I am excited to have Ashley Grabe joining me today for Part 1 of a two-part series, where she asks me about my new book, Your Fertility Blueprint: Renovating Your Reproductive Health, which will launch on Tuesday, November 25th.  This is not just another fertility book. It’s a groundbreaking guide that bridges the gap between functional and conventional medicine, written by someone who has lived the journey firsthand, both as a practitioner and a patient. Infertility can be a difficult topic to discuss, which is why this book truly matters. Whether you are just starting to plan a family or have been on this path for some time, it offers hope, validation, faith, and practical insights you will not find anywhere else. How to Optimize Your Fertility Take care of your reproductive health long before trying to conceive Trust your instincts and advocate for yourself if something seems wrong Lower inflammation levels by focusing on gut health and hormonal balance Boost antioxidant levels to strengthen egg and sperm quality Reduce toxins by avoiding plastics, chemicals, and EMF exposure Bio: Stephanie Gray Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable and optimal health and longevity so that they can focus on what matters most to them!  Specifically, she helps women in midlife who feel like their bodies have betrayed them step back into their bodies by restoring optimal hormone levels so they can … regain their sleep, figure, mood, and feel amazing once again. She is known for keeping hormone replacement therapy sexy, safe, and effective. She is the Amazon best-selling author of her book Your Longevity Blueprint, host of the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast, and co-founder of Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals, with her husband, Eric. They enjoy spending time outside with their sons, William and Michael. They founded the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa. In this episode: What I did to give my body the best chance of conceiving  How my intuition and persistence helped me uncover my hidden health issues Why you need to pay attention to and act on your body’s signals  How I advocated for myself when conventional testing missed the root cause of my infertility How I reduced inflammation in my body by improving gut health and balancing my hormones The benefits of antioxidants for supporting egg and sperm quality The importance of reducing your exposure to toxins, plastics, and EMFs when trying to conceive Links and Resources: Relative Links for This Show: ⁠Use code CREATINE to get 10% off Creatine ⁠Your Longevity Blueprint Omega 3s – 60 capsules ⁠Your Longevity Blueprint: Methyl B Complex – 60 capsules⁠ Use Code: IHHC for 10% off or use https://go.shopc60.com/IHHC/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram| Facebook| Twitter| YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray  On Facebook| Instagram| Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast