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Welcome to Health Youniversity, the podcast dedicated to helping you reclaim your health, through fertility, pregnancy & postpartum, and what I call PRE-perimenopause (so you don't have to suffer when it arrives) I'm your host, Dr. Susan Fox, a women's health expert with over 24 years of experience in helping people navigate hormonal health from menses to menopause.
If you or someone you love is struggling with fertility challenges, you've found the right place. Whether you're just thinking about "maybe" starting a family or are actively trying to conceive, this podcast is here to provide you with the knowledge, tools, and support you need to turn those dreams into reality.
At Health Youniversity, we'll marry traditional medicine with modern science to help you achieve optimum reproductive health. I'll be joined by experts in the field to share comprehensive solutions that you can apply today. Knowledge is power - that's why education is at the core of Health Youniversity. Tune in to our podcast on iTunes and Spotify, and let's turn your dreams of family into reality. I can't wait to guide you on this empowering path of self-discovery and wellness. Stay tuned for our newest podcast season, coming soon.
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Let’s talk about” functional fertility fitness” —physical and nutritional. Dr. Susan chats with Arielle Creager, a Los Angeles-based personal trainer, certified nutritionist specialist candidate, and Nike LA trainer, who specializes in empowering pregnant and postpartum mothers through functional fitness and holistic nutrition. Arielle’s personal health journey—overcoming chronic lung congestion through dietary changes when doctors couldn't find answers—sparked her passion for functiona...
In today’s episode of Health Youniversity, we're breaking the silence around vaginismus—a condition that is rarely discussed openly. Join us as Dr. Susan sits down with Dr. Kayla Jimenez, a clinical psychologist at Stanford School of Medicine and co-founder of Palmetto Psychology Clinic, who specializes in a revolutionary approach: therapist-assisted exposure therapy for vaginismus. Vaginismus, a condition where involuntary pelvic floor contractions cause pain with penetration, has a stigma t...
In this powerful episode of Health Youniversity, discover how to build your family on your own terms—with or without a partner. Join us as we sit down with Cheri Bergeron, author, life coach, and founder of the nonprofit Cheri's Choice, who shares her inspiring journey from corporate IT professional to fierce advocate for women pursuing alternative paths to motherhood. Learn why the traditional "fairy tale" of marriage-then-motherhood no longer serves modern women, and discover the options av...
In this latest episode of Health Youniversity, discover how to balance your hormones naturally to optimize fertility and reclaim control of your reproductive health. Join integrative nutrition health coach and hormone health specialist Madison Pollack as she shares her personal journey from cancer survivor to wellness advocate, and how she reversed her PCOS diagnosis and restored her natural cycles with nutrition. Learn why PCOS isn't just a reproductive issue—it's a metabolic concern with lo...
In this latest episode of Health Youniversity, discover why midwifery care isn't just for pregnancy and birth - it's a powerful resource for your entire preconception journey and beyond. Join certified functional medicine nurse practitioner and midwife Abigail Prushansky as she reveals how comprehensive, whole-person care can transform your fertility outcomes. Learn about the importance of early reproductive wellness assessments starting as early as age 28, the power of egg freezing and embry...
In this episode of Health Youniversity, Dr. Susan Fox sits down with Chef James Barry—celebrity chef to the stars, founder of Pluck superfood seasoning, and Shark Tank entrepreneur—to discuss why organ meats are nature's ultimate prenatal vitamin and how to actually get them into your diet without the "ick factor." After 20 years as a private chef cooking for Tom Cruise, George Clooney, and Barbara Streisand, once he became a father of two young daughters Chef James became obsessed with solvi...
In this heartfelt episode of Health Youniversity, Dr. Susan Fox sits down with Lauren Clements, founder of the Brilora Fertility Foundation, to discuss how grants and community support are changing lives for families pursuing IVF, IUI, surrogacy, and even acupuncture treatments. After struggling with her own three-year fertility journey—including blocked tubes, saving for 18 months, a miscarriage, and finally welcoming IVF twin girls—Lauren knew she had to do something about the financial bar...
Are you struggling with fertility? Do you want to increase your success by as much as 42%? In this solo episode of Health University, Susan Fox reveals breakthrough protocols in the Preconception Plan Perfected at Health Youniversity that have helped women improve their fertility outcomes: Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation (TEAS). As her patients suffered from unsuccessful frozen embryo transfers, she knew she had to get the word out about this evidence-based so...
In this urgent and timely episode of Health Youniversity, Dr. Susan Fox sits down with Barb Collura, founder of Vital Voices Consulting and former President/CEO of RESOLVE (2007-2025), for a critical conversation about the current state of IVF policy and advocacy. Barbara reveals the behind-the-scenes forces shaping fertility policy in America—from the Alabama Supreme Court decision to the rise of "restorative reproductive medicine" as a political strategy, to recent White House announcements...
In this episode of Health University, Dr. Susan Fox interviews Daniel Bayen, an open intentional sperm donor and founder of the Sperm Donor Association. Daniel was himself born through open donor conception and is raising awareness about ethical, transparent donation as an alternative to traditional sperm banks. Discover why open donors prioritize the wellbeing of future children above all else, how donors and recipients are carefully matched for compatibility, and the rigorous health and gen...
In this solo episode of Health Youniversity, Dr. Susan Fox addresses a critical topic affecting fertility care today: the current administration's shift from promised universal IVF support to exclusively supporting restorative reproductive medicine. Discover why this isn't an either-or situation, but a both-and approach that has successfully served patients for over 20 years. Learn how integrative care combining conventional IVF with whole-health optimization can improve live birth rates by 4...
In this latest episode of Health Youniversity, discover the truth about male fertility and why "normal" sperm results may be hiding a male-factor fertility problem. Learn common misconceptions about male fertility, including how declining global sperm parameters mean today's "normal" results wouldn't even qualify as fertile just 10 years ago. Understand the critical role of male factor in miscarriages, and gain insights from the 3-step sperm success strategy that focuses on mitochondri...
Discover why detoxing your lifestyle could be the key to improving your fertility outcomes, even if you don't have a full year to prepare. Join us as we explore the critical connection between our toxic environment and fertility health, including how microplastics and inflammatory markers appear in follicular fluid and affect egg quality, and in semen that affects sperm health. Learn practical strategies for cleaning up your nutrition, hydration, personal care products, and home environment t...
Discover how Open Fertility is revolutionizing IVF accessibility with high-quality, affordable treatment options that don't compromise on care. Join us as we explore this groundbreaking new model with Georgia Noonan, board-certified women's health nurse practitioner and lead advanced practice provider at Open Fertility in Sacramento. Learn why traditional IVF costs $30,000-35,000 per cycle, how Open Fertility dramatically reduces these costs while maintaining excellent outcomes, and whether t...
Join us for an essential guide to fertility lab testing that goes beyond the standard IVF panel to give you a complete picture of your reproductive health. Discover which lab tests are crucial for not only getting pregnant but staying pregnant and carrying a healthy baby to term, as we break down everything from AMH and FSH to often-overlooked markers like vitamin D and thyroid antibodies. Learn why timing matters for hormone testing, the difference between TSH and a full thyroid panel, and w...
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Heather Kampf, certified yoga instructor and devoted mother of two, who reveals how yoga goes far beyond physical exercise to support your fertility journey. Discover the profound connection between breath, body awareness, and reproductive health as Heather shares her expertise in prenatal yoga and the ancient practice of pranayama breathing techniques. Learn why slowing down might be the key to speeding up your conception journey, plus get practi...
Fertility Breakthroughs: Harvard Scholar Reveals Why "Unexplained Infertility" is a Lazy Diagnosis Join us for a groundbreaking conversation with Gabriella Rosa, fertility specialist, reproductive health educator, and Harvard University awarded scholar. As founder and CEO of the world's first entirely virtual and holistic fertility clinic, Gabriella leads a team serving patients on every continent (except Antarctica)! Listen as she shares her methodology for identifying and addres...
Join us for a critical conversation with Dr. Thalia Segal, double board-certified fertility specialist and founder of Collab Fertility, as she reveals the hidden toxins lurking in everyday products that could be sabotaging your fertility. From that "new car smell" to your morning energy drink, discover which common chemicals are acting like weak estrogens in your body and disrupt reproductive hormone communications.. Learn about Dr. Segal's revolutionary "Collab Way" - an evidence-based...
In this week’s episode, join us for an inspiring conversation with Sally Hayes, founder of Matrikas- a growing community and directory transforming how fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum providers connect and collaborate. After 25 years as a prenatal and postpartum massage therapist, Sally identified a critical gap in maternal healthcare: talented practitioners working in isolation without support or connection. Discover how Matrikasis breaks down silos between conventional and tradit...
In this yet another empowering episode, join us for an intimate conversation with Jennifer Buonamassa, a licensed midwife and prenatal educator who serves families throughout Los Angeles with deep presence and trust in the birthing process. Discover how midwifery care offers a revolutionary approach to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that honors the sacred nature of bringing life into the world. Jennifer shares her journey from doula work to becoming a licensed midwife, explaining how ...
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