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Faith-led fertility support for couples trying to conceive after vasectomy reversal, with a whole-body approach to hormones, health, and the root-cause pieces mainstream medicine often misses.
Hi, I’m Susan Gladstein — Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, Functional Nutrition Specialist, creator of Rooted Fertility™ and Rooted Reset™, and mom of two vasectomy reversal babies born in my 40s.
Faith Over Pharma is for the couple who thought getting pregnant after vasectomy reversal would happen faster than this.
You’re tracking cycles, timing everything, watching semen analysis numbers, praying for two pink lines, and trying to stay hopeful while each month feels heavier than the last.
You’ve been told to “wait and see,” but waiting without a plan is exhausting.
You may have been told your only options are IUI, IVF, ICSI, or another medical step. And while you’re not against medical support, something about making those decisions without looking at the whole picture does not sit right with you.
I know this road personally.
After my husband’s vasectomy reversal, I had my first reversal baby at 40 and my second at almost 45. That journey taught me something I will never forget:
Fertility is not separate from health.
Here, we talk about what mainstream medicine often overlooks: male fertility, sperm health, semen analysis patterns, hormones, thyroid health, inflammation, nervous system stress, sleep, nutrient status, blood sugar, cycle health, mitochondrial health, and the whole-body factors that may be quietly working against conception.
But we also talk about the bigger picture: how to support the body God designed, how to stop chasing symptoms, how to ask better questions, and how to build health in a way that feels rooted, practical, and sustainable.
If you believe God designed the body with wisdom and you want to understand how to support it well…
You are in the right place.
Next Steps
Join the Rooted Community
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Explore Rooted Fertility™
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Explore Rooted Reset™
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Connect on Instagram
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Episodes
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
susangladstein.com/phototherapy
Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™:
susangladstein.com/reset
Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026:
susangladstein.com/retreat
Join the Faith Over Pharma community:
faithoverpharma.org
Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co
Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Have you ever done everything “right” — prayed, tracked, tested, changed your diet — and still ended up staring at another negative test?
I know that pain all too well.
After my husband’s vasectomy reversal, we saw sperm at first… and then watched the numbers drop to zero by the 8-week mark. My heart sank. Doctors told us everything looked “normal” and that fertility treatments were our only option. But deep down, I knew God was asking me to trust Him — to heal my body His way and surrender the timeline.
It would take two years before we finally saw that positive test.
Two years of tears, questions, and learning to believe that the waiting wasn’t wasted.
In this episode, I’m sharing how God met me in that season, restored my faith, and wrote a miracle story in my 40s — one that changed the course of my life and led to my mission behind Faith Over Pharma.
I pray this conversation reminds you that even when it feels like nothing’s happening, God is still moving. He’s not withholding. He’s preparing.
And if you’re in your own season of waiting — for healing, for a baby, for breakthrough — I created something special to walk with you through it.
My 30-day devotional, Faithful in the Wait, launches October 29 on Amazon. It’s filled with scripture, reflection, and encouragement to help you find peace right where you are — even when the outcome hasn’t come yet.
Because your story isn’t over.
The waiting is where miracles are made.
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
susangladstein.com/phototherapy
Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™:
susangladstein.com/reset
Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026:
susangladstein.com/retreat
Join the Faith Over Pharma community:
faithoverpharma.org
Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co
Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and today’s episode holds sacred space for the women who have walked through that pain — and the friends who want to support them better.
My guest, Cate Purvis, is a birth and miscarriage doula, childbirth educator, and author who has walked through sixteen miscarriages and four miracle babies. Through unimaginable loss, Cate discovered that God doesn’t cause our pain — but He never wastes it.
In this powerful, faith-filled conversation, Cate shares her story of loss and redemption, how she found peace after years of heartbreak, and the truth that changed everything: “God can take it.”
We talk about what it means to grieve honestly with God, how to support someone after miscarriage, and why faith and grief are not opposites. If you’ve ever felt angry at God, questioned His plan, or struggled to understand why loss happens, this episode will remind you that He is still faithful — even in the dark.
You’ll hear:
- How Cate’s sixteen pregnancy losses deepened her faith rather than destroyed it
- What it looks like to be honest with God in anger, grief, and heartbreak
- Why “God’s will” is often misunderstood in conversations about miscarriage
- How to support a friend walking through pregnancy loss or infertility
- The redemptive hope that comes when we let God turn ashes into beauty
This episode is a tender reminder that even when heaven feels silent, God still sees, loves, and redeems.
Connect with Cate:
Website: Stan.store/birthandlosscollective
Facebook: @thebirthandlosscollective
Instagram: @birthandlosscollective
TikTok: @birthandlosscollective
Book: “Words I Could Not Say: Musings of a Miscarriage Mama” – available on Amazon
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
susangladstein.com/phototherapy
Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™:
susangladstein.com/reset
Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026:
susangladstein.com/retreat
Join the Faith Over Pharma community:
faithoverpharma.org
Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co
Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
They said it would be simple. A quick, harmless procedure. A way to take control — to make life easier. But no one warned them about the true cost.
When Holly Sears’ husband chose a vasectomy against her will, it didn’t just affect his body — it broke their marriage.
In this powerful testimony, Holly opens up about the emotional and spiritual toll that followed, and the God who stepped in to heal what the world said was permanent.
If you’ve ever believed the lie that permanent birth control is “no big deal,” this episode will make you pause. Because behind every “simple solution” is a story the world doesn’t tell — one of regret, heartbreak, and, in Holly’s case, redemption through God’s grace.
Connect with Holly:
Email: hollysearsmedia@gmail.com
Books Recommended in this Episode:
Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize
Is Vasectomy Safe by H.J. Roberts
Be Fruitful and Multiply: What the Bible Says about Having Children by Nancy Campbell
God’s Creative Power Gift Collection by Charles Capps
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
susangladstein.com/phototherapy
Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™:
susangladstein.com/reset
Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026:
susangladstein.com/retreat
Join the Faith Over Pharma community:
faithoverpharma.org
Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co
Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Most of us grew up learning what a period is… but not why it happens.
We were told a “normal” cycle is 28 days and ovulation always happens on day 14 — but that’s simply not true for most women.
In this episode, I’m breaking down how to truly understand your menstrual cycle and what your body is communicating in every phase — from your period to ovulation and everything in between.
You’ll learn how to recognize the signs your hormones need support, what’s considered healthy variation, and why stress, thyroid health, and lifestyle shifts can change your cycle (and that’s not always a bad thing!).
We’ll also talk about how men’s hormones follow a 24-hour rhythm — while ours ebb and flow over roughly 28 days — and why that means you were never meant to show up the same way every day.
You’ll walk away understanding:
- What a truly normal menstrual cycle looks like (and why it’s not one-size-fits-all)
- The four hormonal “seasons” — menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal — and how to support your body in each
- The surprising connection between stress and delayed ovulation
- How thyroid disorders, PCOS, and hypothalamic amenorrhea show up in your cycle
- Foods, movement, and mindset shifts to balance hormones naturally
- Why tracking your cycle is one of the most powerful tools for healing
If you’ve ever wondered why your energy, mood, and motivation change week to week, or why you feel different from the men around you — this episode will help you finally understand your rhythm and start honoring it instead of fighting it.
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
susangladstein.com/phototherapy
Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™:
susangladstein.com/reset
Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026:
susangladstein.com/retreat
Join the Faith Over Pharma community:
faithoverpharma.org
Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co
Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
What happens when fear tries to silence the truth God has placed on your heart?
In this powerful conversation, Blanche DiDomenico — nurse, freedom and purpose coach, and bold woman of faith — shares her journey from fear and people-pleasing to courage and conviction rooted in Scripture. Together, we talk about how the enemy uses fear to keep believers quiet, what true freedom in Christ looks like, and why standing on God’s Word is the key to peace and purpose in a world full of noise and confusion.
If you’ve ever felt afraid to speak up for what you believe, questioned your purpose, or struggled to live out your faith boldly, this episode will remind you that your voice was meant to carry truth. Blanche’s story is a testimony of healing, obedience, and the unshakable power of knowing who you are — and Whose you are.
Listen in and be encouraged to rise up, speak truth in love, and trust that God has already equipped you for the calling He’s placed on your life.
Connect with Blanche:
Website: blanchedidomenico.com
Podcast: The Anointed Life with Coach Blanche
Book: Rise with Purpose available in Amazon
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
susangladstein.com/phototherapy
Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™:
susangladstein.com/reset
Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026:
susangladstein.com/retreat
Join the Faith Over Pharma community:
faithoverpharma.org
Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co
Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Do you ever feel stuck in survival mode—constantly stressed, exhausted, or carrying pain that no doctor can explain? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Melissa Armstrong, a Trauma & Nervous System Coach who knows firsthand what it’s like to live under the weight of trauma.
Melissa’s story takes us from childhood marked by addiction and abuse, to surviving a school shooting at 15, to witnessing her brother’s tragic death at 18. Those unresolved traumas manifested as severe physical symptoms—until she discovered the power of the mind-body connection, somatic healing, and nervous system repair.
Together we unpack:
- How unresolved trauma shows up as fatigue, anxiety, and chronic pain
- Practical ways to regulate your nervous system and release what’s stored in the body
- The role of somatic healing practices in moving beyond survival mode
- Why healing is always possible—no matter your past, diagnosis, or story
- How faith and God’s design give us hope for full restoration
If you’re ready to step out of survival mode and into lasting wholeness, this conversation will give you both the hope and the tools to begin your healing journey.
Connect with Melissa:
Website: holistichealthbyMelissa.com
Mind Body Healing Workshop, Oct 13-15: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/MindBodyHealingWorkshop
Instagram: @holistichealthbymelissa
Facebook: @holistichealthbymelissa
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
susangladstein.com/phototherapy
Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™:
susangladstein.com/reset
Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026:
susangladstein.com/retreat
Join the Faith Over Pharma community:
faithoverpharma.org
Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co
Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Have you ever felt like nothing you try—self-help books, meditation, or alternative therapies—truly heals the emptiness inside? Like you’re chasing answers that never satisfy, leaving you frustrated, stuck, or even spiritually drained?
In this Testimony Thursday episode, Andrea Brunswick shares her journey from decades of New Age practices, mysticism, and worldly searching, to experiencing true emotional, spiritual, and life-changing healing through Jesus Christ. She opens up about surrendering grief, shame, and identity, and how God restored her purpose and empowered her to help other women reclaim their God-given identity through the Proverbs 31 Reinvention Blueprint.
Andrea’s story is a bold reminder that real healing doesn’t come from the world—it comes from surrendering to God’s plan. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked by worldly solutions, or desperate for lasting transformation, this episode is for you.
Connect with Andrea:
Instagram: @andreabrunswick
TikTok: @andrea.brunswick
Facebook: @Andrea Julia Brunswick
LinkedIn: Andrea Brunswick
Proverbs 31 Reinvention Mentorship Call
Next Steps:
Start with phototherapy:
susangladstein.com/phototherapy
Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™:
susangladstein.com/reset
Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026:
susangladstein.com/retreat
Join the Faith Over Pharma community:
faithoverpharma.org
Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co
Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com