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

Our world is obsessed with shortcuts. Got a headache? Pop a pill. Can’t sleep? Take a prescription. Struggling with energy? Grab another cup of coffee. We’ve been conditioned to chase relief—but relief isn’t the same as restoration. In this episode, we’re digging into the truth about quick fixes and why they keep you sick, distracted, and stuck in symptom management. More importantly, we’ll explor...

What happens when you refuse to let your past dictate your future? In this powerful Testimony Thursday, I’m joined by Anne Alvares—parent coach, school counselor, teacher, and mom—who shares her incredible journey of healing from childhood trauma, breaking generational cycles, and learning to parent with faith, love, and intention. Anne’s story is one of resilience, redemption, and God’s perfect t...

What if the real reason you're not healing has nothing to do with your willpower… and everything to do with the wiring of your brain and your beliefs about God? In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Kathryn McAdam, a board-certified nurse practitioner and functional medicine expert, who shares her incredible journey from homelessness, trauma, and burnout to vibrant health and unshakable faith. T...

After 9 surgeries, 9 medications, and nearly a decade of pain and depression, Heather Kooker was at the end of her rope—until God intervened in the most unexpected way. In this raw and powerful conversation, Heather shares how a workplace injury left her physically and emotionally broken, and how one light-based technology became the answer to a desperate prayer. From regaining use of her arm to w...

What if your “unexplained infertility” isn’t unexplained at all? In this powerful episode, Dr. Tara Harding—a board-certified nurse practitioner, globally recognized fertility coach, and host of the Hopeful Hints podcast—pulls back the curtain on what’s really behind the infertility diagnoses so many women receive. We talk about the silent epidemic of undiagnosed endometriosis, the failure of conv...

In this powerful Testimony Thursday episode, Teresa Philips opens up about her long battle with chronic Lyme disease, a series of traumatic accidents, and the emotional toll of being dismissed by doctors. From being unable to lift her head off the pillow to feeling better at 62 than she did in her 40s, her story is one of grit, grace, and God's unexpected provision. You’ll hear: – What chronic Lym...

If you’re constantly exhausted, inflamed, or just feel like your body isn’t working the way it used to—even when your labs say everything’s “normal”—this episode is for you. Former combat pilot and now wellness entrepreneur Amanda Walstrom shares her raw, honest journey from hormone chaos, brain fog, and burnout… to vibrant energy, balanced cycles, and total transformation. No more chasing prescri...

What happens when you're told you have breast cancer—but your first response is peace, not panic? In this powerful Testimony Thursday episode, Beverly Lewis shares how she chose a faith-led path to healing after her breast cancer diagnosis. Instead of rushing into surgery and standard treatments, Beverly pressed pause, asked hard questions, and sought God’s direction every step of the way. From sa...

What Happens When You Say Yes to God’s Plan—Even When It’s Not Yours? If you're exhausted by chronic fatigue, unexplained symptoms, hormone imbalances, or just feeling dismissed by every doctor you see—this episode is for you. In this 1-year anniversary episode of this podcast, I’m sharing the real story behind how this show came to be, what led me to rebrand (twice!), and how saying yes to God th...

Ever feel like the deeper you search for healing, the more you're handed prescriptions, protocols, and “normal labs”—but never real answers? Faith Over Pharma is a Christian wellness podcast for truth-seekers, critical thinkers, and health-conscious believers who are tired of managing symptoms and ready to heal at the root. Hosted by Susan Gladstein, a Jesus-loving holistic health practitioner and...

If you've been told “everything looks normal” but you're still not pregnant—this episode is for you. I’m joined by world-renowned fertility specialist and Harvard-awarded scholar Gabriela Rosa, founder of The Rosa Institute and creator of the F.E.R.T.I.L.E. Method®. Gabriela has helped over 140,000 couples across 110+ countries—and today, she’s breaking down the real reasons couples still struggle...

Still getting “normal” blood work—but you don’t feel normal? Struggling with hormone imbalance, low energy, thyroid issues, or irregular cycles—but your doctor keeps telling you everything looks fine? In this episode, we dive into why so many women feel dismissed, overlooked, and unheard in conventional medicine—and how working with a functional health coach can completely shift your healing journ...

Struggling with what to eat while trying to conceive? In this episode, I’m joined by chef and registered dietitian Allison Schaaf to talk about the best foods for egg quality and sperm health—plus the worst ones that could be hurting your fertility without you realizing it. We dive into practical, real-food strategies to support hormone balance, ovulation, and overall reproductive health—without t...

If your supplement drawer is overflowing but you're still not pregnant… this episode is for you. Today, we’re diving into how to support egg quality and sperm health naturally—without adding more pills to your daily routine. Instead, I’m introducing you to a powerful, science-backed tool that’s often overlooked: phototherapy. You’ll learn: Why mitochondrial health is the foundation of healthy eggs...

What if the everyday products you’re using—like shampoo, deodorant, and even the air fresheners in your home—are secretly sabotaging your fertility? In this episode, we’re digging into how endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in your daily products might be making it harder for you to conceive. I’ll explain how common chemicals in plastics, cleaning products, and even fragrances can mess with you...

If your cycles are irregular, your labs always come back “normal,” and you’ve been told everything looks fine—but your gut is telling you otherwise—this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS and feel like your body is working against you… Maybe your period hasn’t returned after stopping birth control… Or maybe you’re stuck in that confusing limbo of not knowing what is off or h...

If you’re feeling frustrated, heartbroken, or completely confused by your fertility journey after a vasectomy reversal—this episode is for you. You’ve been told everything looks “normal,” but you’re still not getting pregnant. You’ve tried tracking, timing, maybe even medications… yet no one is talking to you about your gut health, your inflammation, or how those two things could be quietly impact...

Feeling overwhelmed by all the mixed messages about fertility nutrition? It can be so frustrating to navigate the maze of diet recommendations, conflicting advice, and all the “what should I eat?” questions. If you’re wondering how to nourish your body (and your partner’s) the right way for fertility, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Lily Nichols, a Registered Dietitian/...

The TTC journey after a vasectomy reversal can feel overwhelming, isolating, and emotionally exhausting—especially when it starts to put strain on your marriage. You and your spouse want the same thing, but the stress of tracking cycles, dealing with setbacks, and waiting for your miracle baby can make you feel like you're drifting apart. But what if this season of waiting could actually bring you...

Are you feeling the pressure to “just do IVF” after months of trying to conceive post-vasectomy reversal? You’re not alone—and you’re not without options. In this deeply honest and eye-opening episode, I’m breaking down what most couples aren’t told about IVF. From success rates and emotional costs to the ethical questions no one prepares you for, we’re going beyond the surface to give you the ful...

Have you been told that your fertility labs are "normal," yet month after month, you’re faced with negative pregnancy tests? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m calling out one of the biggest frustrations I hear from couples trying to conceive — the belief that 'normal' means everything is fine. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. You’ll learn why standard lab results often miss critical information, es...

Miscarriage is an experience no one wants to face, yet so many women do—often in silence. In this episode, I sit down with Allison Schaaf, founder of Miscarriage Hope Desk, to talk about the emotional and physical toll of pregnancy loss, how to process grief, and what it looks like to find hope again. Whether you're trying to conceive after a vasectomy reversal, navigating recurrent pregnancy loss...

You’ve tried everything—tracking cycles, changing your diet, maybe even investing in fertility treatments—yet you’re still not seeing those two pink lines. You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and starting to wonder: “What if something is missing?” “Why does my doctor say everything is ‘normal’ when I know something isn’t right?” “Is there a better way to support my body naturally?” If any of this sound...

Are you stressing over semen analysis results after your vasectomy reversal? Wondering if the reversal actually worked or feeling stuck without clear answers? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by confusing lab results, frustrated by lack of post-reversal guidance, or questioning whether you're doing everything right to boost sperm health, this episode is for you. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. J...

Are irregular cycles making it harder to conceive? You’re not alone! Many women struggling with fertility after vasectomy reversal (or in general) feel frustrated by confusing ovulation signs, irregular periods, and lack of clear answers. In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, Certified Fertility Awareness Educator and bestselling author of The Fifth Vital Sign and Real Food for F...