Ancient Medicine, Modern Fertility: Dr. Susan Fox on Healing Naturally with TCM

What if your diagnosis isn't your destiny? In this episode of The WOVA Circle Fertility Podcast, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine Dr. Susan Fox ‪@healthyouniversity‬ joins Gabie Peytchev for a deeply honest conversation about traditional Chinese medicine, egg quality, hormone balance, environmental toxins, and why true fertility starts with healing the whole body, not just chasing a positive test. 💚 LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIBE We discuss: • Why Dr. Fox calls TCM "traditional" medicine • The Five Elements framework and how it maps to your hormones and fertility • "Jing" — your egg reserve, and why you shouldn't burn it from both ends • How to source clean, high-quality Chinese herbs (and what to avoid) TEAS — an at-home protocol shown to boost live birth rates by 42% in women over 35 • Environmental toxins, EMFs & microplastics and simple ways to reduce exposure • The new blood test that can detect silent endometriosis without surgery 0:00 – Intro 0:26 – Meet Dr. Susan Fox 2:06 – Holistic Fertility Philosophy 3:01 – You Are Not Your Diagnosis 5:27 – The Five Elements Explained 8:47 – Chinese Medicine + IVF 11:00 – Herb Quality & Safety 13:19 – TEAS Protocol & Online Program 16:48 – Giving Patients Agency 18:07 – Cycle-Based Nutrition 19:58 – Biggest Lifestyle Challenges 21:03 – Sleep Hygiene Tips 23:44 – Water Quality & Plastics 25:11 – IVF Won't Fix Egg Quality 27:16 – Plan for Conception Like a Wedding 28:35 – The Preconception Window 30:41 – Proactive Lab Testing 33:05 – Male Fertility Matters 35:48 – Getting Your Partner On Board 39:25 – Chronic Conditions & Fertility 41:35 – First Things Dr. Fox Assesses 43:32 – Endometriosis & New Blood Test 45:29 – The Five Emotions (TCM) 53:07 – Five Phases of the Cycle 54:22 – Environmental Toxins & Fertility 55:43 – Reducing Your Toxic Load 1:01:48 – Top 5 Changes to Start Now 1:04:11 – Closing & Resources Whether you're trying to conceive naturally, preparing for IVF, or just starting to think about your fertility, this conversation offers ancient wisdom backed by real research and practical steps to help you feel more in control of your health. Subscribe for more conversations on fertility, wellness, and reproductive health because these conversations matter. They can help you feel more informed, more supported, and less alone as you navigate your path to parenthood. ____________________ Dr Susan Fox Resources: Website: https://healthyouniversity.co Instagram / @dr.susan.fox YouTube / ‪@healthyouniversity‬ ____________________ 🌱Learn more about WOVA Health at www.wovahealth.com Join WOVA: https://www.wovahealth.com/enroll-in-... Take the Fertility Quiz: https://tally.so/r/448gjY 90-Day Egg Quality Guide: https://www.wovahealth.com/freebies 90-Day Sperm Health Guide: https://www.wovahealth.com/freebies Gabie’s Story: https://www.wovahealth.com/about 💚 FOLLOW ME ON: / wovahealth 💚 NEWSLETTER: https://subscribepage.io/wova-newslet... WOVA brings together expert guidance in nutrition, lifestyle, and emotional wellbeing, along with a supportive community of people who understand what this journey can feel like. Our goal is to help you make sense of what’s happening, focus on what matters day to day, and feel less alone as you move through it. You were never meant to carry all of this on your own. ____________________ DISCLAIMER: The content contained herein is provided for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and not intended as a substitute for advice provided by a healthcare professional. Use the provided information at your own risk. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, please contact your health care provider. #fertility #ttc #ivf #fertilityjourney #acupuncture #reproductivehealth #hormonehealth #womenshealth #infertility