Faith Over Pharma | Fertility After Vasectomy Reversal, Holistic Fertility & Hormone Health

Susan Gladstein | Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner
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TOP 2% GLOBALLY RANKED HOLISTIC HEALTH PODCAST Holistic and faith-led fertility support for couples trying to conceive after vasectomy reversal. Hi, I’m Susan Gladstein — Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, Functional Nutrition Specialist, founder of The Rooted Reset™, and mom of two vasectomy reversal babies born in my 40s. Faith Over Pharma is for the couple who thought getting pregnant after vasectomy reversal would happen faster than this. You are tracking cycles, timing everything, watching semen analysis numbers, praying for two pink lines, and trying to stay hopeful while each month feels heavier than the last. You are told to “wait and see,” but waiting without a plan is exhausting. You are told time is running out, your numbers are not where they should be, and IUI, IVF, or ICSI may be your only option. But something about that does not sit right with you. You are not against medical support. You just want someone to look at the whole picture before you make decisions that carry mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial weight. I know this road personally. After my husband’s vasectomy reversal, I had my first reversal baby at 40 and my second at almost 45. I know what it feels like to wonder if God brought you this far only for it to still feel so hard. I also know there is so much more to fertility after reversal than a semen analysis, a timeline, or being told to “just keep trying.” Here, we talk about what mainstream medicine often overlooks: male fertility, sperm health, semen analysis patterns, hormones, thyroid health, inflammation, nervous system stress, sleep, nutrient status, blood sugar, cycle health, mitochondrial health, and the root causes that may be quietly working against conception. Because fertility is not separate from health. Through honest conversations, practical education, personal experience, and faith-led encouragement, this podcast helps you support both partners from the root up so you can stop guessing, see the bigger picture, and make decisions with more clarity and peace. Inside Faith Over Pharma, you’ll learn how to: Understand fertility after vasectomy reversal with more clarity Look beyond basic semen analysis results and “normal” labs Support male fertility and sperm health naturally Improve hormone balance, cycle health, and whole-body fertility Address stress, sleep, inflammation, and foundational health Prepare your body before big fertility decisions Navigate faith, surrender, and hope while waiting to conceive If you want to honor the sacredness of conception while still taking practical, informed steps… If you believe God designed the body with wisdom and you want to understand how to support it well… You are in the right place. Next Steps: Join The Rooted Community A faith-led space for couples navigating fertility after vasectomy reversal who want clear guidance, root-cause education, and holistic support while they wait, pray, and prepare for pregnancy. susangladstein.com/community Explore The Rooted Fertility Audit For couples ready for a deeper look at both partners, labs, cycle patterns, semen analysis results, root causes, and a personalized fertility roadmap. susangladstein.com/fertility Connect on Instagram https://instagram.com/susangladstein.co

  1. 2d ago

    110. The Hormone Lie: Why Treating Symptoms Isn't Solving the Problem with Dr. Lori Earley

    What if your symptoms aren't the problem? What if they're actually your body's way of telling you that something deeper is out of balance? Too often, we're taught to look at health through the lens of diagnosis and symptom management. Low energy? Take this. Hormone imbalance? Try that. Fertility struggles? Let's jump straight to intervention. But what happens when treating the symptom never actually solves the problem? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Lori Earley, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, board-certified herbalist, functional medicine practitioner, and former pharmaceutical sales consultant, for a conversation that challenges the conventional approach to hormone health. We discuss why hormone symptoms are often the end result of deeper dysfunction, what mainstream medicine frequently misses when evaluating women, and how factors like stress, nutrition, digestion, inflammation, and lifestyle habits can impact everything from fertility to perimenopause. Dr. Earley also shares her unique perspective from working on both sides of the healthcare system and explains why understanding the root cause of symptoms is often the missing piece for women who have been told their labs are "normal" but still don't feel well. If you've been searching for answers, struggling with unexplained symptoms, navigating fertility challenges, or simply feeling like there's more to the story than what you've been told, this conversation will give you a different way to think about healing. Connect with Dr. Lori Earley Instagram: @dr.lori.earley Website: phoenixrisingacu.com Email: lori@phoenixrisingacu.com   Next Steps: Join the Rooted Community: https://susangladstein.com/community Start supporting your body with phototherapy: https://susangladstein.com/phototherapy Ready to look at the full fertility picture? Get your Rooted Fertility Audit: https://susangladstein.com/fertility Connect with me on Instagram: @susangladstein.co

    44 min

  2. Jun 8

    109. “Deadly Diagnosis” or Misunderstood Label? Questioning Hepatitis C, Testing & the Viral Narrative with Autumn McLees

    What if the most dangerous part of a diagnosis isn’t the condition itself… but the label you’re given? In this episode, I’m joined by Autumn McLees, host of Know Better | Do Better and a bold voice in the holistic health space. After being told she had a “deadly” diagnosis of Hepatitis C, Autumn experienced what so many people do—an immediate shift in how she saw her body, her future, and her health. But instead of blindly accepting that label, she paused. And what followed was a multi-year journey of asking deeper questions about how diagnoses are made, what lab testing is actually measuring, and how much of what we accept as “medical certainty” is built on assumptions most people are never taught to question. In this conversation, we talk about the emotional and spiritual weight of a diagnosis, the role fear plays in medical decision-making, and how shifting into a stewardship-based approach to health can change the trajectory of your healing. This episode is not about creating fear or rejecting all medicine. It’s about discernment. Because your future should never be decided by a label you were never taught how to question. Connect with Autumn: Website: https://www.autumnmclees.com/ Podcast: Know Better | Do Better 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RPJomHqj7Ue8bw4SuLz0y?si=pEp37t4JQcWs57jm7LWlMQ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-better-do-better/id1655716120 Book a Free 30-Minute Health Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/autumnmcleespodcast/know-better-do-better-mentorship Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumn.mclees TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@autumnmmclees Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autumn.mclees     Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: https://susangladstein.com/phototherapy Explore the Rooted Reset™: https://susangladstein.com/reset Get your Rooted Fertility Audit: https://susangladstein.com/fertility Join the Rooted Reset™ Retreat in Costa Rica: https://susangladstein.com/retreat Faith Over Pharma community: https://faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co

    53 min

  3. Jun 1

    108. The Lie About Chronic Illness: Why Your Diagnosis Isn’t the End of Your Health with Dr. Amy Behimer

    If you’ve been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition or chronic illness and told this is something you’ll “just have to manage,” this conversation will challenge that. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Amy Behimer, a pharmacist and board-certified health and wellness coach who specializes in autoimmune health and behavior change. After walking through multiple autoimmune diagnoses herself, including multiple sclerosis, Amy began asking a different question: what would it look like to create better health after diagnosis, not just manage symptoms? We talk about autoimmune healing, chronic illness, stress, nervous system patterns, habit change, self-trust, and why so many people still don’t feel like themselves even after medication, supplements, lifestyle changes, and endless research. Amy shares why healing is not about perfection or another extreme protocol, but about simple, sustainable habits that support your body, mind, and faith one small step at a time. If you’ve felt overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck in your diagnosis, this episode will remind you that your diagnosis is not the end of your health story. Connect with Amy: Podcast: Autoimmune Health Secrets Instagram: @amybehimercoaching   www.amybehimercoaching.com/quiz   Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: https://susangladstein.com/phototherapy Explore the Rooted Reset™: https://susangladstein.com/reset Get your Rooted Fertility Audit: https://susangladstein.com/fertility Join the Rooted Reset™ Retreat in Costa Rica: https://susangladstein.com/retreat Faith Over Pharma community: https://faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co

    35 min

  4. May 25

    107. Faith, Trauma & Healing: What the Church Gets Wrong with Atara Parkinson

    What if the reason you still don’t feel well isn’t because you’re lacking faith, but because no one ever taught you how to support the body God designed to heal? In this episode, I’m joined by Atara Parkinson, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified integrative practitioner, for a powerful conversation on faith, trauma, nervous system healing, minerals, and the healing model of Jesus. We talk about why so many believers are taught how to pray for healing, but not always how to partner with the body, mind, and nervous system. Atara shares what Jesus actually modeled when He healed people, why the Church may unintentionally separate spiritual healing from physical and emotional support, and how harmful language around suffering can shape someone’s view of God, their body, and their ability to heal. We also discuss why minerals matter for brain health, nervous system regulation, hormones, anxiety, burnout, emotional stability, and postpartum depletion. If you’ve been praying for healing but still feel stuck in your body, or if you’ve wondered whether anxiety means you lack faith, this episode will give you hope, language, and a more whole-person view of healing. Connect with Atara: Website: ataraparkinson.com Instagram: @atara.parkinson YouTube: Jesus and Neuroscience   Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: https://susangladstein.com/phototherapy Explore the Rooted Reset™: https://susangladstein.com/reset Get your Rooted Fertility Audit: https://susangladstein.com/fertility Join the Rooted Reset™ Retreat in Costa Rica: https://susangladstein.com/retreat Faith Over Pharma community: https://faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co

    32 min

  5. May 18

    106. Why Unprocessed Grief Is Keeping You Stuck Physically & Emotionally with Marcia Earhart

    If you’ve been dealing with chronic symptoms, unprocessed grief, or emotional trauma that just will not seem to go away… this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve been doing everything right for your health. You’ve tried the supplements, the protocols, the lifestyle changes—and you’re still feeling stuck physically, emotionally, or even spiritually. And deep down, you know there might be something more your body is trying to tell you. In this episode, I’m joined by Marcia Earhart, trauma and grief coach, HeartSync minister, author, and co-founder of The Sterling Rose Sanctuary. Marcia shares from her own story of chronic illness, profound loss, and the faith that carried her through some of the darkest seasons of her life. We talk about how unprocessed grief and trauma can show up in the body as physical symptoms, how emotional stress impacts the nervous system, and why trying to fix symptoms without addressing the root cause can keep you stuck longer than you realize. We also go deeper into what it looks like to heal with God at the center. This is a conversation about faith-based healing, processing grief in a healthy way, and learning how to release what your body has been carrying instead of continuing to push through it. We talk about walking through wilderness seasons, renewing your mind, and choosing truth over the lies that can keep you bound in pain. This episode is for the woman who is tired of pretending she is fine. The one who has been strong for everyone else, but knows there is still something unresolved beneath the surface. The one who is ready for deeper, root-cause healing—body, mind, and spirit. I truly believe this conversation will meet you right where you are and remind you that God sees your pain, He is near to the brokenhearted, and healing is still possible for you. Marcia also shares about The Sterling Rose Sanctuary and how her ministry helps people heal from trauma and grief through faith-led support and truth. Connect with Marcia: Website: www.thesterlingrosesanctuary.us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSRS21 Instagram: @thesterlingrosesanctuary Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcia-earhart-the-sterling-rose-sanctuary-943a8410b/ Marcia’s book, Gripping Grace in the Garden of Grief: A Place for the Heart, on Amazon   Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: https://susangladstein.com/phototherapy Explore the Rooted Reset™: https://susangladstein.com/reset Get your Rooted Fertility Audit: https://susangladstein.com/fertility Join the Rooted Reset™ Retreat in Costa Rica: https://susangladstein.com/retreat Faith Over Pharma community: https://faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co

    32 min

  6. May 11

    105 She Chose Natural Healing Over Chemo: How to Trust God & Your Body in Healing with Kathy Thibodeau

    What would you do if you were given a cancer diagnosis… and the recommended path didn’t feel right? In this episode, I’m joined by Kathy Thibodeau of Faithful Under Fire, who shares her powerful journey through stomach cancer, the decision to pursue natural healing instead of chemotherapy, and how her faith in God guided every step of that process. We talk about what it looks like to trust your body when everything around you is telling you not to, how to navigate fear and outside opinions, and why healing is about so much more than just physical symptoms. Kathy opens up about the pressure she faced, the mindset shifts she had to make, and how returning to foundational health and faith changed everything. You’ll also hear how she was later introduced to phototherapy patches, what initially made her skeptical, and how that experience became part of her ongoing healing journey—supporting her energy, recovery, and day-to-day life in a way she didn’t expect. This conversation is a reminder that you are not your diagnosis, that healing is not one-size-fits-all, and that sometimes the most powerful decisions come from learning how to quiet the noise and listen for God’s direction. If you’ve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or unsure of what your next step should be in your health journey, this episode will challenge you to think differently and remind you that there is always another path worth exploring. Connect with Kathy: Website: www.Lifewave.com/KitKat06 Instagram: @FaithfulUnderFire   Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: https://susangladstein.com/phototherapy Explore the Rooted Reset™: https://susangladstein.com/reset Get your Rooted Fertility Audit: https://susangladstein.com/fertility Join the Rooted Reset™ Retreat in Costa Rica: https://susangladstein.com/retreat Faith Over Pharma community: https://faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co

    31 min

  7. May 4

    104. How to Stay Connected as a Couple During the Stress of TTC with Dr. Trina Read

    Trying to conceive can affect so much more than your body. It can start to change the way you relate to each other too. What begins as hope and excitement can slowly turn into pressure, stress, and disconnection, especially when intimacy starts to feel more scheduled than natural. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Trina Read, Canadian sexologist and relationship expert, for an honest conversation about how couples can stay connected during the stress of TTC. We talk about why so many couples begin to feel emotionally distant during this season, how stress can spill into intimacy, and why learning to communicate your needs matters so much before pregnancy and parenting add even more pressure. Dr. Trina also shares simple ways couples can reconnect, support each other, and strengthen their relationship without making it feel like one more thing on the to-do list. If trying to conceive has started to feel heavy, mechanical, or lonely, this episode is an important reminder that your relationship needs care too. Connect with Dr. Trina: Website: https://TrinaRead.com Podcast: Pursuit Of Pleasure Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTrinaRead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtrinaread/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTrinaRead LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-trina-read-2102178/ Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/drtrinaread/ X: https://x.com/DrTrinaRead TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@drtrinaread Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/drtrinaread.bsky.social   Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: https://susangladstein.com/phototherapy Explore the Rooted Reset™: https://susangladstein.com/reset Get your Rooted Fertility Audit: https://susangladstein.com/fertility Join the Rooted Reset™ Retreat in Costa Rica: https://susangladstein.com/retreat Faith Over Pharma community: https://faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co

    33 min

  8. Apr 27

    103. Can You Get Pregnant Naturally After 40? Debunking the Myths Around Age and Fertility with Tori Black

    If you’ve been told that your chances of getting pregnant after 40 are “slim to none,” this episode is going to challenge everything you thought you knew about fertility and age. In this conversation, I’m joined by Tori Black, registered nurse and natural fertility coach, and we’re diving into one of the biggest narratives women are up against—especially in their late 30s and 40s. The idea that your body is running out of time, your egg quality is declining beyond repair, and your only real option is IVF. But what if that’s not the full story? We talk about where these beliefs actually come from, why so many women are rushed into procedures without ever addressing the foundations of their health, and what’s often being missed when you’re told your labs are “normal.” This episode unpacks the truth about egg quality, the limitations of common fertility testing, and why your body’s ability to conceive has far more to do with your overall health than your age alone. I also share parts of my personal journey—having babies at 40 and nearly 45—and how focusing on foundational health completely changed not just my fertility, but my experience in pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. This is a conversation about more than just getting pregnant. It’s about shifting out of fear, questioning what you’ve been told, and understanding how your body actually works so you can make informed, empowered decisions moving forward. If you’ve been feeling discouraged, dismissed, or like time is working against you, this episode will give you a completely different lens to look through. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of what really impacts fertility after 40, why “normal” doesn’t always mean optimal, and how to start supporting your body in a way that aligns with both science and faith. Connect with Tori: Podcast: Fruitful Fertility Co Website: https://fruitfulfertilityco.com/ Instagram: @fruitfulfertilityco   Next Steps: Start with phototherapy: https://susangladstein.com/phototherapy Explore the Rooted Reset™: https://susangladstein.com/reset Get your Rooted Fertility Audit: https://susangladstein.com/fertility Join the Rooted Reset™ Retreat in Costa Rica: https://susangladstein.com/retreat Faith Over Pharma community: https://faithoverpharma.org Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co

    44 min
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TOP 2% GLOBALLY RANKED HOLISTIC HEALTH PODCAST Holistic and faith-led fertility support for couples trying to conceive after vasectomy reversal. Hi, I’m Susan Gladstein — Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, Functional Nutrition Specialist, founder of The Rooted Reset™, and mom of two vasectomy reversal babies born in my 40s. Faith Over Pharma is for the couple who thought getting pregnant after vasectomy reversal would happen faster than this. You are tracking cycles, timing everything, watching semen analysis numbers, praying for two pink lines, and trying to stay hopeful while each month feels heavier than the last. You are told to “wait and see,” but waiting without a plan is exhausting. You are told time is running out, your numbers are not where they should be, and IUI, IVF, or ICSI may be your only option. But something about that does not sit right with you. You are not against medical support. You just want someone to look at the whole picture before you make decisions that carry mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial weight. I know this road personally. After my husband’s vasectomy reversal, I had my first reversal baby at 40 and my second at almost 45. I know what it feels like to wonder if God brought you this far only for it to still feel so hard. I also know there is so much more to fertility after reversal than a semen analysis, a timeline, or being told to “just keep trying.” Here, we talk about what mainstream medicine often overlooks: male fertility, sperm health, semen analysis patterns, hormones, thyroid health, inflammation, nervous system stress, sleep, nutrient status, blood sugar, cycle health, mitochondrial health, and the root causes that may be quietly working against conception. Because fertility is not separate from health. Through honest conversations, practical education, personal experience, and faith-led encouragement, this podcast helps you support both partners from the root up so you can stop guessing, see the bigger picture, and make decisions with more clarity and peace. Inside Faith Over Pharma, you’ll learn how to: Understand fertility after vasectomy reversal with more clarity Look beyond basic semen analysis results and “normal” labs Support male fertility and sperm health naturally Improve hormone balance, cycle health, and whole-body fertility Address stress, sleep, inflammation, and foundational health Prepare your body before big fertility decisions Navigate faith, surrender, and hope while waiting to conceive If you want to honor the sacredness of conception while still taking practical, informed steps… If you believe God designed the body with wisdom and you want to understand how to support it well… You are in the right place. Next Steps: Join The Rooted Community A faith-led space for couples navigating fertility after vasectomy reversal who want clear guidance, root-cause education, and holistic support while they wait, pray, and prepare for pregnancy. susangladstein.com/community Explore The Rooted Fertility Audit For couples ready for a deeper look at both partners, labs, cycle patterns, semen analysis results, root causes, and a personalized fertility roadmap. susangladstein.com/fertility Connect on Instagram https://instagram.com/susangladstein.co

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