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Are you exhausted by the monthly rollercoaster of hope and heartbreak, wondering if God’s plan includes the baby you’re praying for after a vasectomy reversal? You’re doing everything you can—clean eating, supplements, tracking ovulation, maybe even testing sperm quality—but each negative test leaves you crushed. The isolation, the financial strain, and watching others get pregnant easily can make you feel like you’re failing or being left behind. You wonder, “What’s wrong with me? Why isn’t this working?” You are not alone. Welcome to Conceiving After Vasectomy Reversal, a faith-based podcast where your struggles are understood, your feelings are validated, and your hope is renewed. This is your safe space to find holistic fertility support, spiritual encouragement, and practical steps to improve your chances of conceiving naturally after a vasectomy reversal. I’m Susan Gladstein, a Board Certified Health Coach, Functional Nutrition & Fertility Practitioner, and a mom who’s been in your shoes. My husband and I faced the endless waiting, the crushing disappointment, and the constant “Why not us?” after his vasectomy reversal. It took prayer, surrender, and a holistic approach to health to finally hold our miracle baby. Now, I’m here to help you meet yours. In this podcast, we’ll cover: - Real-life stories from couples who know exactly how you feel. - Fertility strategies to support both you and your partner—nutrition, supplements, and sperm health. - What doctors don’t always tell you, like why “normal” lab results might not be “optimal” for conception. - Faith-based encouragement and prayers to help you stay hopeful, even when it feels impossible. You’re not crazy. You’re not broken. You’re not alone. You’re walking a hard path, but there is hope. Together, let’s nurture your body, renew your faith, and take confident steps toward the family you’re dreaming of. As Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Even in the waiting, God is working. I’m here to walk alongside you, offering support, guidance, and the belief that He’s preparing you for the family you’ve been praying for.
Episodes

5 days ago
5 days ago
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, or simply struggling with the uncertainty of your fertility journey, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone. Allison shares her personal story of six losses, what led her to create Miscarriage Hope Desk, and the resources she’s developed to help women advocate for themselves, find support, and heal emotionally and physically.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- The emotional toll of miscarriage and pregnancy after loss
- How to advocate for yourself with doctors and push for testing
- Common misconceptions about miscarriage and fertility
- The impact of miscarriage on marriage and how partners grieve differently
- Practical ways to process grief and find support
- Faith, healing, and trusting God’s timing
If you’ve experienced a miscarriage or are in the midst of a long fertility journey, this episode is for you.
XO,
Susan
Thanks for listening!
If you loved this episode, please hit subscribe, leave a review (seriously, I read every single one!), and share it with someone who might need some inspiration.
Connect with Allison Schaaf:
Miscarriage Hope Desk Website: www.miscarriagehopedesk.org
Instagram: @miscarriagehopedesk
Substack: miscarriagehopedesk.substack.com
Miscarriage Hope Desk Podcast (Archived Episodes): Available wherever you listen to podcasts
Next Steps:
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Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
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 sounds familiar, you’re going to love today’s episode.
I’m joined by Tsao-Lin Moy, L.Ac., MSOM, a highly skilled expert in Alternative and Chinese Medicine who has spent over 22 years helping women optimize their fertility. Tsao is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and the founder of Integrative Healing Arts in NYC. She specializes in fertility, pelvic floor health, anti-aging, stress management, and overall wellness using acupuncture, herbal medicine, energy healing, and traditional wisdom like Feng Shui and the Chinese Zodiac.
In this episode, we’re breaking down:
- How acupuncture improves blood flow, hormone balance, and fertility outcomes
- Why stress and inflammation could be the biggest roadblocks to conception
- How Chinese medicine views fertility holistically—beyond just lab results
- Key lifestyle changes that can make a real difference in your TTC journey
If you’re tired of hearing “just relax and it’ll happen” and want real, actionable strategies to support your body naturally, this episode is for you.
XO,
Susan
Thanks for listening!
If you loved this episode, please hit subscribe, leave a review (seriously, I read every single one!), and share it with someone who might need some inspiration.
Connect with Tsao:
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
Get a Free Chapter from Her Book
Next Steps:
Join us in the free Facebook group: Conceiving After Vasectomy Reversal Community
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Let’s Connect on Instagram @conceivingaftervr
Schedule Your Free Fertility Consultation

Monday Apr 21, 2025
41. Navigating Semen Analysis After Vasectomy Reversal with Dr. James Smith
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
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. James Smith, Professor of Urology at UCSF and Chief Medical Officer at Fellow Health, who has dedicated his career to helping men improve fertility outcomes and navigate the complex world of post-reversal care. Dr. Smith breaks down why semen analysis is crucial after a vasectomy reversal, what makes a high-quality analysis (and how many labs get it wrong), and what couples can do to naturally improve sperm health.
We talk about why so many couples are pushed towards IVF or IUI too soon, the simple lifestyle changes that can make a big impact on sperm quality, and how inaccurate semen analyses can give you false hope—or worse, leave you feeling hopeless. Plus, Dr. Smith shares why at-home semen analysis through Fellow Health is changing the game for post-reversal couples, offering accurate, lab-grade results without the awkward clinic visits.
If you’ve ever wondered:
❓ “Is the reversal actually working?”
❓ “Can we avoid costly fertility treatments?”
❓ “Are we missing something simple that could improve our chances?”
This episode is packed with answers, expert advice, and hope for the next steps in your fertility journey.
📌 Connect with Dr. James Smith:
- 💼 Dr. James Smith on LinkedIn
- 📧 Email: james@meetfellow.com
- 🌐 Learn More About Fellow Health
Next Steps for Your Fertility Journey:
- 🎉 Join our free Facebook group: Conceiving After Vasectomy Reversal Community
- 📬 Get holistic fertility support straight to your inbox: Join My Newsletter
- 📅 Book your free fertility consultation: Schedule Now
- 💖 Let’s connect on Instagram: @conceivingaftervr

Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
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 Fertility. Lisa is here to debunk fertility myths and teach you how to track your cycle accurately, fix period irregularities, and optimize your chances of conception—naturally!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ How to tell if you’re actually ovulating (beyond OPKs and apps)
✔️ The truth about irregular cycles—what’s normal vs. a red flag
✔️ Why tracking cervical mucus can be more effective than ovulation strips
✔️ How stress, nutrition, and hormones impact your menstrual cycle
✔️ What your period is revealing about your overall health
✔️ Lisa’s top tips for regulating your cycle and improving fertility naturally
If you’re tired of guessing and want real, science-backed insights on how to regulate your cycle and maximize your chances of pregnancy, this episode is for you!
Connect with Lisa:
Fertility Friday
The Fifth Vital Sign Book
Real Food for Fertility Book
Fertility Awareness Mastery Program
Next Steps:
Join us in the Conceiving After Vasectomy Reversal Community
Get Holistic Fertility Support Straight To Your Inbox
Let’s Connect on Instagram @conceivingaftervr
Schedule Your Free Fertility Consultation

Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Trying to conceive after a vasectomy reversal? Preparing for pregnancy? Or wondering how to get your body back after baby? If you’ve worried about leaking when you laugh, the dreaded mom pooch, or struggling to recover postpartum, you’re not alone.
Many women are never told how to properly strengthen their core and pelvic floor before, during, and after pregnancy—leading to weak abs, back pain, slow recovery, and feeling like their body just isn’t the same. But there’s good news: you CAN rebuild your core, reduce diastasis recti, strengthen your pelvic floor, and feel stronger than ever.
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jena Bradley, a physical therapist, postpartum fitness expert, and mom of four, who is sharing:
✅ The best exercises to prevent leaks, heal faster, and rebuild core strength
✅ Why pelvic floor health is key for pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery
✅ How to reduce the "mom pooch" and restore your core after baby
✅ Why many moms struggle with diastasis recti and how to fix it naturally
✅ Simple, time-saving workouts for busy moms who feel like they don’t have time
✅ The #1 mistake women make with postpartum recovery (and how to avoid it!)
If you’re planning for pregnancy, in the trenches of TTC, or recovering postpartum and feeling frustrated with your body, this episode is packed with practical steps to help you feel strong, confident, and in control of your health.
XO,
Susan
Thanks for listening!
If you loved this episode, please hit subscribe, leave a review (seriously, I read every single one!), and share it with someone who might need some inspiration.
Connect with Dr. Jena Bradley:
Podcast: The Fit Postpartum Mom Podcast
Website & Programs: Live Core Strong
Email: hello@livecorestrong.com
Instagram: @LiveCoreStrong
YouTube: Live Core Strong
FREE Workshop: Join here
VIP List: Sign up
FREE 30-Day Postpartum Ab Workout Challenge: Start today
Next Steps:
Join us in the free Facebook group: Conceiving After Vasectomy Reversal Community
Get Holistic Fertility Support Straight To Your Inbox
Let’s Connect on Instagram @conceivingaftervr
Schedule Your Free Fertility Consultation

Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Could inflammation and hormone imbalance be standing between you and the baby you’ve been praying for? What if a simple phototherapy patch could naturally activate stem cells, reduce inflammation, and support fertility—without drugs or invasive treatments?
In this episode, I sit down with Renita Brannan, a holistic health expert, to discuss how light therapy is changing the game for couples trying to conceive. We explore how chronic inflammation affects hormone balance, egg and sperm quality, and overall fertility health—and how phototherapy may be the missing piece to restoring the body’s natural ability to heal.
Renita shares the science behind stem cell activation and photobiomodulation, explaining how these patches work to regenerate cells, improve circulation, and even enhance sperm production and quality. We also discuss the role of stress in fertility struggles and how these patches help shift the body into a healing, parasympathetic state. Plus, you’ll hear jaw-dropping testimonials about pain relief, faster recovery, and even pregnancy success stories.
If you’ve been searching for a natural, research-backed approach to improving fertility after vasectomy reversal, this is the episode you don’t want to miss!
XO,
Susan
Thanks for listening!
If you loved this episode, please hit subscribe, leave a review (seriously, I read every single one!), and share it with someone who might need some inspiration.
Connect with Renita:
Learn More About Phototherapy:
Unlock Your Fertility with Phototherapy Guide
Book a FREE Phototherapy Consultation
Next Steps:
Join us in the free Facebook group: Conceiving After Vasectomy Reversal Community
Get Holistic Fertility Support Straight To Your Inbox
Let’s Connect on Instagram @conceivingaftervr
Book Your Free Fertility Consultation

Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Are you feeling the emotional toll of trying to conceive after a vasectomy reversal, with no clear answers and the pressure of time ticking away? You’re not alone. The frustration of hearing “everything is normal” from doctors, while still struggling to get pregnant, is a pain many couples face on their fertility journey. In this episode, I’m joined by Beth Gulotta, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and host of Quiet The Clock, to address these very struggles and offer support to women who feel overwhelmed and misunderstood.
Beth’s own struggle with timeline pressure and societal expectations including the timeline around her fertility led her to start her podcast to help women navigate the emotional challenges of this pressure. Beth's fertility journey includes egg freezing, becoming a mom naturally at 40 and secondary infertility. In this episode, we talk about the importance of mindset, advocating for your fertility health, and exploring holistic fertility approaches. If you’ve been told to go straight to IVF or IUI without addressing your foundational health or fertility, this conversation is for you.
XO,
Susan
Thanks for listening!
If you loved this episode, please hit subscribe, leave a review (seriously, I read every single one!), and share it with someone who might need some inspiration.
Connect with Beth:
Website: QuiettheClock.com
Instagram: @quiettheclockpod
Email: beth@quiettheclock.com
Next Steps:
Join us in the free Facebook group: Conceiving After Vasectomy Reversal Community
Get Holistic Fertility Support Straight To Your Inbox
Let’s Connect on Instagram @conceivingaftervr
Schedule Your Free Fertility Consultation

Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Are you struggling with infertility after vasectomy reversal, secondary infertility, or the heartbreak of recurrent early pregnancy loss? Have doctors told you that your chances of getting pregnant are slim? If you feel like the odds are stacked against you, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Bartholomeusz, a mom of three who faced multiple early pregnancy losses, unexplained infertility, and emotional setbacks. Despite receiving a 5% chance of natural conception, she refused to give up. Through self-advocacy, holistic fertility approaches, and faith, she found the missing pieces that finally led to her miracle baby.
Danielle shares the emotional toll of early pregnancy loss and infertility, the importance of self-advocacy when doctors dismiss concerns, and how holistic approaches helped transform her journey. We also dive into the mindset shifts that made a difference, why fertility statistics don’t define your journey, and how discovering hidden fertility issues—like the DQ Alpha Gene match—can be a game-changer.
Many couples struggling to conceive after a vasectomy reversal or facing secondary infertility feel dismissed by the medical system. This episode is a must-listen if you're looking for real answers, emotional support, and a renewed sense of hope.
If you’ve ever wondered, Will I ever get pregnant? Is it too late for me?, this episode will remind you that your story isn’t over yet—and your miracle is worth fighting for.
Connect with Danielle:
📌 Follow Danielle on Instagram:
🔹 @styledbydaniellebarth (Personal Styling & Women’s Empowerment)
🔹 @iamdaniellebartholomeusz (Holistic Wellness & Health)
📩 Email: danielle.bartholomeusz@intimo.com.au
Next Steps:
Join us in the free Facebook group: Conceiving After Vasectomy Reversal Community
Get Holistic Fertility Support Straight To Your Inbox
Let’s Connect on Instagram @conceivingaftervr
Schedule Your Free Fertility Consultation