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Hi, I’m Susan Gladstein — Holistic Health Practitioner, Functional Nutrition Specialist, retreat host, and founder of The Rooted Reset™.
Faith Over Pharma is a faith-led, holistic health podcast for women who want to understand their bodies, restore balance, and make health decisions with discernment — without defaulting to pharmaceuticals or one-size-fits-all protocols.
This podcast is for women navigating hormone imbalance, chronic fatigue, inflammation, fertility after vasectomy reversal, or persistent symptoms that haven’t been resolved by conventional care. It’s for those who value both science and scripture and want a thoughtful, root-cause approach guided by wisdom—not urgency.
Through grounded conversations, lived experience, and practical education, Faith Over Pharma explores functional nutrition, nervous system regulation, light-based therapies, foundational health, and faith-informed wellness choices.
Inside the podcast, you’ll learn how to:
✨ Support hormone balance and energy naturally
✨ Regulate your nervous system and reduce chronic stress
✨ Approach fertility and hormone health with a whole-body lens
✨ Navigate chronic symptoms with clarity instead of fear
✨ Discern when to intervene — and when to create space for healing
✨ Steward your health in a way that aligns with your faith and values
If you’re tired of conflicting advice, frustrated by “normal” labs with ongoing symptoms, or craving a calmer, more thoughtful approach to healing — you’re in the right place.
So take a breath, press play, and settle into conversations that honor both faith and physiology.
Next Steps
🌿 Join the Faith Over Pharma community on Substack
https://faithoverpharma.org
🧭 Explore The Rooted Reset™ — a faith-led, holistic path to restoring health and energy
https://susangladstein.com/reset
🌴 Learn more about the Rooted Reset™ Retreat in Costa Rica
https://susangladstein.com/retreat
📸 Connect on Instagram
https://instagram.com/susangladstein.co
TOP 2% GLOBALLY RANKED HOLISTIC HEALTH PODCAST
Hi, I’m Susan Gladstein — Holistic Health Practitioner, Functional Nutrition Specialist, retreat host, and founder of The Rooted Reset™.
Faith Over Pharma is a faith-led, holistic health podcast for women who want to understand their bodies, restore balance, and make health decisions with discernment — without defaulting to pharmaceuticals or one-size-fits-all protocols.
This podcast is for women navigating hormone imbalance, chronic fatigue, inflammation, fertility after vasectomy reversal, or persistent symptoms that haven’t been resolved by conventional care. It’s for those who value both science and scripture and want a thoughtful, root-cause approach guided by wisdom—not urgency.
Through grounded conversations, lived experience, and practical education, Faith Over Pharma explores functional nutrition, nervous system regulation, light-based therapies, foundational health, and faith-informed wellness choices.
Inside the podcast, you’ll learn how to:
✨ Support hormone balance and energy naturally
✨ Regulate your nervous system and reduce chronic stress
✨ Approach fertility and hormone health with a whole-body lens
✨ Navigate chronic symptoms with clarity instead of fear
✨ Discern when to intervene — and when to create space for healing
✨ Steward your health in a way that aligns with your faith and values
If you’re tired of conflicting advice, frustrated by “normal” labs with ongoing symptoms, or craving a calmer, more thoughtful approach to healing — you’re in the right place.
So take a breath, press play, and settle into conversations that honor both faith and physiology.
Next Steps
🌿 Join the Faith Over Pharma community on Substack
https://faithoverpharma.org
🧭 Explore The Rooted Reset™ — a faith-led, holistic path to restoring health and energy
https://susangladstein.com/reset
🌴 Learn more about the Rooted Reset™ Retreat in Costa Rica
https://susangladstein.com/retreat
📸 Connect on Instagram
https://instagram.com/susangladstein.co
Episodes

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
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