In this powerful episode, I was interviewed by Rita De Michele, host of Beyond Diagnosis Podcast and the founder of Beyond Diagnosis Directory, a platform connecting people worldwide with trusted functional, integrative, holistic health professionals and mindset coaches.
With a background in Master-level NLP and emotional empowerment, Rita bridges mindset, innovation, and healthcare to help people discover root-cause solutions and new pathways to healing beyond conventional approaches.
A passionate advocate for “our health, our choice,” she is building a global movement that empowers both practitioners and health seekers to collaborate toward genuine healing and lasting wellbeing.
For too long, couples have been told:
In this conversation, I break down the truth about fertility testing, hormone cycles, and the deep connection between your body’s sense of safety and your ability to conceive. You’ll discover why so many lab tests are done incorrectly, how toxins and lifestyle play a role, and what your doctor might have missed.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: The Fertility Conversation You Need to Hear
04:12 – Why infertility is often misdiagnosed
09:35 – How most hormone labs are done at the wrong time
13:00 – The truth about IVF and why it’s not the first solution
18:25 – What your fertility labs should actually include (FSH, LH, Estradiol, AMH)
25:10 – Infertility as a symptom, not a diagnosis
30:45 – Environmental toxins that silently affect reproduction (BPA, phthalates, glyphosate)
38:10 – How GMO and seedless foods can harm fertility
45:20 – Lifestyle factors that sabotage fertility without you realizing
52:00 – Thyroid, Hashimoto’s & methylation issues: the hidden root causes
1:03:15 – Male fertility: why sperm health matters just as much
1:15:00 – The 4R Method: Reveal, Remove, Rebalance, Receive
1:25:40 – The “safety signal” that helps your body conceive naturally
1:32:00 – Simple daily fertility practices you can start today
Do you believe infertility is a symptom, not a diagnosis? Share your thoughts!
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