Why are so many couples struggling to get pregnant today?

In this episode of the Discover Health Podcast, Dr. Joshua Sharp sits down with naturopathic fertility doctor Dr. Grace Charles to uncover the root causes of infertility that are often overlooked in conventional care.

Dr. Charles explains why fertility is a reflection of overall health and how issues like gut dysfunction, thyroid imbalance, toxin exposure, poor sleep, and chronic stress can all impact your ability to conceive.

If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” but you’re still struggling to get pregnant, this episode will give you clarity, direction, and hope.

In this episode, we cover:
• Why fertility is the ultimate reflection of health
• The biggest gaps in conventional fertility care
• Hidden root causes of infertility (thyroid, gut, toxins)
• Why male fertility is often overlooked
• The impact of environmental toxins (plastics, fragrances, water)
• How stress and trauma affect hormones and conception
• The truth about birth control and long-term hormone health
• Simple daily habits that can improve fertility
• What to do after miscarriage or pregnancy loss
• Practical steps to improve your chances of conception naturally

Chapters:
00:00 Fertility as a reflection of health
00:55 Meet Dr. Grace Charles
02:00 How she got into naturopathic fertility medicine
03:20 The gap between OB care and IVF
05:27 Why infertility is increasing
06:00 Environmental toxins and fertility
06:45 Autoimmunity, gut dysfunction, and inflammation
07:35 Why male fertility is overlooked
10:32 What’s missing in conventional fertility care
12:04 “Well-managed” vs truly healthy
13:07 Root cause health improves fertility
14:01 Birth control and long-term hormone impact
18:18 Top environmental fertility blockers
20:23 Fragrance, plastics, and endocrine disruptors
23:32 How to reduce toxin exposure
26:17 Stress, trauma, and fertility
29:56 Signs stress is impacting hormones
31:21 Why moms must prioritize themselves
33:45 The ripple effect of helping mom
35:09 Letting go of control and perfection
38:50 Pregnancy loss and next steps
40:48 Key fertility testing (including male factors)
42:02 Simple steps to improve fertility today
43:37 Why daily bowel movements matter for hormones
47:22 Where to find Dr. Grace Charles

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