Welcome to the Gestational Diabetes Nurse Podcast. I’m Sara, a high-risk OB nurse, labor and delivery nurse, and mama of two boys.
In this episode, I’m joined by Aimee Shadrach, a registered nurse and certified integrative health practitioner who founded VBA Wellness to help women uncover the root causes of infertility.
Aimee shares her own fertility journey and how combining her clinical background with integrative health led to her signature program, The Blueprint to Fertility Mastery. Together, we talk about how insulin resistance, gut health, and nutrient imbalances can affect fertility. We also dive into the role of stress, diet, and mindset in hormone balance, as well as functional lab testing and personalized care plans to support conception.
Aimee also shares inspiring client stories that remind us how powerful it can be to truly understand and support your body.
About Aimee ShadrachAimee Shadrach is a Registered Nurse, Certified Integrative Health Practitioner, and founder of VBA Wellness, where she helps women uncover the root causes of infertility and finally get pregnant, without the overwhelm of endless guessing. After her own fertility struggles, Aimee combined her clinical background with integrative health to create her signature program, The Blueprint to Fertility Mastery. She has guided dozens of women to conception by addressing nutrition, lifestyle, and lab-based root causes like insulin resistance, gut health, and nutrient imbalances. Aimee is currently pregnant herself and passionate about helping women feel empowered and hopeful on their fertility journey.
Connect with Aimee on Instagram → @aimee.vbawellness
Connect with Aimee → https://www.vbawellness.com/ Grab her free resource → Fertility Food Generator
🌿 Aimee’s Digital ToolkitsAimee’s digital toolkits are the foundational strategies she teaches inside her 1:1 program, now available in a self-paced format. These include:
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Cycle Sync Starter Kit
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Fertility Food Generator
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Hormone Helper Toolkit
Each resource gives practical, science-backed steps to balance hormones, support cycle health, and prepare the body for pregnancy. Stay tuned for her upcoming 30-Day Cycle Reset program.
Grab it here →
💕 Join the GDM Mama CommunityIf you’re navigating pregnancy with GDM or preparing for the next one, join our GDM mama membership. It’s the only nurse-led space for personalized guidance, recipes, blood sugar hacks, and birth prep support.
Join Today → https://gdmnurse.com/
Come say hi on Instagram → @gestational.diabetes.nurse
⚠️ DisclaimerThe information shared on The Gestational Diabetes Nurse Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not replace professional medical care. Always consult your doctor, midwife, or qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health, pregnancy, or medical conditions. Listening to this podcast does not create a nurse–patient relationship. Every pregnancy and body is unique, so always seek individualized medical guidance.
🕒 Episode Breakdown00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:29 Meet Aimee Shadrach: A Journey to Fertility Mastery 02:49 Aimee’s Personal Fertility Struggles and PCOS Diagnosis 07:04 Understanding Insulin Resistance and Its Impact on Fertility 12:45 Supplements and Lifestyle Changes for Better Fertility 17:35 Helping Couples Overcome Fertility Challenges 19:25 Navigating Medical Interventions and Integrative Approaches 20:07 Addressing Gut Health and Hormonal Balance 21:02 Diet, Exercise, and Supplementation for Fertility 22:15 Success Story: Natural Pregnancy with Twins 22:55 The Role of Diet in Managing Health Conditions 23:44 Challenges with Keto and Carnivore Diets 27:14 Vegetarian and Vegan Diets: Nutritional Considerations 30:39 Essential Lab Tests for Conception 33:39 Emotional and Mental Health in Fertility 35:42 Final Thoughts and Resources
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