IVF Prep at HealthYouniversity

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...

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. Vaginismu...

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 tradition...

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 cycle...

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...

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 Cloo...

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,...

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 e...

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...

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, h...

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 i...

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 r...

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 practica...

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 cyc...

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 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...

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 o...

 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 reprod...

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 sup...

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....

In this transformative episode, join us for a profound conversation with Lindsay Goodwin, a pioneering spiritual fertility expert who combines neurolinguistic programming, medical intuition, and spirit baby communication to help women overcome fertility challenges. After her own near-death experience, Lindsay began receiving messages from spirit babies and has since guided hundreds of them to thei...

In this week’s episode, join us for an inspiring conversation with Gita Vellanki, creator of Neeshi, a delicious cacao-based functional food that's transforming women's health from menstruation through menopause.  What started as a mother's quest to help her daughter's debilitating periods has become a game-changing product backed by medical professionals and loved by women of...

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Susan sits down with Sara Banta, a certified dietary supplement professional and founder of Accelerated Health Products, to uncover the hidden connections between liver health, thyroid function, and reproductive wellness.  Sara shares her powerful personal journey from struggling with PCOS, Crohn's disease, and fertility challenges to discovering the root caus...

In this transformative episode, Dr. Susan sits down with Lisa Manca, a licensed professional clinical counselor and board-certified dance movement therapist who helps people reconnect to their bodies to release pain and feel good again. Lisa reveals how dance therapy allows us to explore emotions through movement, accessing thoughts and feelings that might otherwise stay hidden, and how changing o...

In this heartwarming and informative episode, Dr. Susan sits down with Kelly Cox, a registered prenatal yoga instructor, birth doula, licensed clinical social worker, and breast cancer survivor who created the groundbreaking app "Share the Drop." This innovative platform connects mothers who have excess breast milk with families who need it, creating a modern village approach to infant n...