Your Longevity Blueprint

I’m excited to have Povilas Sabaliauskas, the CEO of Pulsetto, joining me for Part 2 of a two-part series. In Part 1, Povilas explained what the vagus nerve is and how it acts as a necessary mental toothbrush for us. In Part 2 today, he discusses the Pulsetto device itself, the different models, and how it helps to boost hormones, reduce stress, and improve sleep.  Stay tuned until the end, where he offers a discount code so you can try the Pulsetto out for yourself. How to Maximize the Benefits of the Pulsetto  Use it twice daily  Use it consistently, as the benefits increase over time Do a session before bed for better sleep  Monitor your HRV, stress, and sleep with a wearable device to track your progress Bio: Povilas Sabaliauskas Povilas Sabaliauskas is the co-founder and CEO of Pulsetto, one of the fastest-growing wellness tech companies in the world.  A leader in non-invasive neuromodulation, Pulsetto is redefining how we approach stress, sleep, and recovery — through wearable vagus nerve stimulation backed by science and loved by high-performers around the globe.  With a background in tech and performance coaching, Povilas has become a passionate advocate for making cutting-edge wellness tools accessible to everyone — not just elite athletes or clinical patients.  Under his leadership, Pulsetto has partnered with leading researchers, completed clinical trials, and grown to over 100,000 users across Europe and the U.S. Povilas brings a unique mix of business strategy, biohacking curiosity, and real-world stress recovery insights — making him a fresh voice in the growing world of neuromodulation and mental resilience. In this episode: How 30 days of consistent Pulsetto use can reduce cortisol levels by almost 50% First-time Pulsetto users often report deeper sleep and vivid dreams How athletes use the Pulsetto to reduce pre-event stress and support their recovery Early data suggest that the Pulsetto can reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure The importance of using the Pulsetto daily to achieve noticeable results The benefits of wearable devices for tracking the effects of the Pulsetto How vagal stimulation can help manage insulin spikes Links and Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Use Code FIBER to get 10% off GLP-1 Fiber Use code TURMERIC to get 10% off ⁠⁠⁠TURMERIC Calocurb Clinical — Appetite & Craving SupportA practitioner-exclusive, plant-based supplement designed to enhance your body’s natural fullness signals (GLP-1 and PYY), helping reduce cravings and calorie intake. Available only through clinics such as the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic.Visit us or order here: https://ihhclinic.com/ Guest Social Media Links: Povilas Sabaliauskas on LinkedIn  Pulsetto Device on YouTube  YouTube: Immediate Relief from Stress & Burnout with Pulsetto and CEO Povilas Sabaliauskas YouTube: How to Reduce Stress and Calm Your Nervous System in Just 4 Minutes using a New Device Relative Links for This Show: Use the code Dr. Stephanie Gray for 10% off Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram| Facebook| Twitter| YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray  On Facebook| Instagram| Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

I’m excited to have Povilas Sabaliauskas, the CEO of Pulsetto, joining me for a two-part series. I truly believe that the Pulsetto is the best vagus nerve stimulator on the market. Today, in Part 1, Povilas explains what the vagus nerve is and how it acts as a necessary mental toothbrush for us. The Benefits of Vagus Nerve Stimulation Helps the body shift from fight-or-flight to relaxation Enhances sleep quality and supports faster recovery Builds long-term stress resilience  Calms the nervous system and promotes mental well-being  Bio: Povilas Sabaliauskas Povilas Sabaliauskas is the co-founder and CEO of Pulsetto, one of the fastest-growing wellness tech companies in the world.  A leader in non-invasive neuromodulation, Pulsetto is redefining how we approach stress, sleep, and recovery — through wearable vagus nerve stimulation backed by science and loved by high-performers around the globe.  With a background in tech and performance coaching, Povilas has become a passionate advocate for making cutting-edge wellness tools accessible to everyone — not just elite athletes or clinical patients.  Under his leadership, Pulsetto has partnered with leading researchers, completed clinical trials, and grown to over 100,000 users across Europe and the U.S. Povilas brings a unique mix of business strategy, biohacking curiosity, and real-world stress recovery insights — making him a fresh voice in the growing world of neuromodulation and mental resilience. In this episode: Why the vagus nerve is called the highway to health  How the vagus nerve controls the body’s ability to switch between stress and relaxation How electrical stimulation can help the body to switch from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest  How vagus nerve stimulation boosts stress resilience, sleep quality, and recovery How daily practices can train your body to handle stress more effectively How the Pulsetto device acts like a mental toothbrush to reset the brain Links and Resources: Try Halo (Salt) Therapy for respiratory and skin health. Call 319-363-0033 to schedule your session. ⁠⁠⁠Use Code FIBER to get 10% off GLP-1 Fiber ⁠Sinus Support Guest Social Media Links: Povilas Sabaliauskas on LinkedIn Pulsetto Device on YouTube  YouTube: Immediate Relief from Stress & Burnout with Pulsetto and CEO Povilas Sabaliauskas YouTube: Interview with Nick Engerer from A Longer Life and Povilas Sabaliauskas from Pulsetto  YouTube: How to Reduce Stress and Calm Your Nervous System in Just 4 Minutes using a New Device Relative Links for This Show: Use the code Dr. Stephanie Gray for 10% off Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram| Facebook| Twitter| YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray  On Facebook| Instagram| Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast 

I have Andie Crosby with me again for the second part of a two-part series on why cardiovascular health is the number one longevity lever for women.  Today, in Part 2, we explore how a healthy endothelial glycocalyx matrix helps your body produce more nitric oxide, which supports energy, sexual vitality, and even skin radiance. We also explain what could damage your ability to produce nitric oxide naturally. If you have not yet done so, please listen to Part 1 first, to learn about the endothelial glycocalyx matrix before listening to Part 2. How to Support Nitric Oxide Production Maintain a healthy glycocalyx through diet, exercise, and lifestyle Test your nitric oxide levels to know if you are deficient Supplement strategically if your levels are low  Exercise regularly to increase nitric oxide during activity and improve recovery afterward Bio: Andie Crosby Andie Crosby is a seasoned business leader and passionate advocate for health and longevity.  After decades leading marketing and brand development for companies like Nike, Apple, and Procter & Gamble, her focus shifted in her 40s when she experienced firsthand the impact of hormonal changes, inflammation, and the power of nutrition to transform health.  A simple elimination diet revealed how profoundly food and lifestyle impacted her well-being, sparking a deep curiosity about health and healing.  This led her to The Institute for Functional Medicine, where she became the first Chief Marketing Officer.  Over ten years, Andie built IFM’s marketing and partnerships teams, driving a 13-fold increase in practitioner education and advancing personalized, systems-based care.  Today, as President of Calroy Health Sciences, Andie leads innovation in cardiovascular and joint health.  Her mission is to raise awareness of the vascular system’s foundational role - not only in disease prevention but also in longevity, brain health, and performance. She believes we have the tools to change the trajectory of our healthspan and empowers people to take control by asking the right questions.  Andie brings a relatable, purpose-driven perspective on living longer, better, and embracing midlife as a powerful opportunity for health transformation.  In this episode: What is nitric oxide? Why the glycocalyx is critical for nitric oxide production and blood vessel function How nitric oxide affects blood pressure, circulation, sexual health, and recovery after exercise  How aging and lifestyle choices reduce natural nitric oxide  How to monitor your nitric oxide level  The benefits of targeted supplementation  Why proactive cardiovascular care is crucial Links and Resources: Use CODE BERGAMOT to get 10% off ⁠⁠⁠Citrus Bergamot⁠ Use CODE BERBERINE to get 10% off ⁠⁠Berberine⁠ Guest Social Media Links: Calroy Health Sciences on Instagram Calroy Health Sciences on Facebook Relative Links for This Show: ⁠Use this link for 10% off⁠ (And a Free Bag of Oral Microbiome Gum) Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram| Facebook| Twitter| YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray  On Facebook| Instagram| Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

I’m excited to have Andie Crosby join me for a two-part series. In Part 1 today, we dive into why cardiovascular health is the number one longevity lever for women and how it is often ignored until it is too late. We explore the critical role of the endothelial glycocalyx, a microscopic life-sustaining structure that is essential for vascular integrity, the inflammation response, and nutrient delivery.  In Part 2 next week, we will cover how nitric oxide supports energy, sexual vitality, and even skin radiance, and factors that could damage the ability to produce it naturally.  How to Protect and Support the Endothelial Glycocalyx Reduce stress  Manage blood sugar   Prioritize sleep Meditate  Take clinically researched supplements.   Monitor your cardiovascular health with diagnostics and lifestyle tracking to catch and reverse arterial aging before it starts to progress. Bio: Andie Crosby Andie Crosby is a seasoned business leader and passionate advocate for health and longevity.  After decades leading marketing and brand development for companies like Nike, Apple, and Procter & Gamble, her focus shifted in her 40s when she experienced firsthand the impact of hormonal changes, inflammation, and the power of nutrition to transform health.  A simple elimination diet revealed how profoundly food and lifestyle impacted her well-being, sparking a deep curiosity about health and healing.  This led her to the Institute for Functional Medicine, where she became the first Chief Marketing Officer.  Over ten years, Andie built IFM’s marketing and partnerships teams, driving a 13-fold increase in practitioner education and advancing personalized, systems-based care.  Today, as President of Calroy Health Sciences, Andie leads innovation in cardiovascular and joint health.  Her mission is to raise awareness of the vascular system’s foundational role - not only in disease prevention, but also in longevity, brain health, and performance. She believes we have the tools to change the trajectory of our healthspan and empowers people to take control by asking the right questions.  Andie brings a relatable, purpose-driven perspective on living longer, better, and embracing midlife as a powerful opportunity for health transformation.  In this episode: Why traditional health measures do not always reveal hidden cardiovascular risks The value of vascular age testing to uncover silent inflammation and plaque in arteries How lifestyle and stress factors can silently impact heart health over time. How perimenopause and hormonal changes dramatically increase cardiovascular risk in women Why cardiovascular disease is often overlooked until it’s too late What advanced diagnostics can reveal beyond a standard blood panel How emerging knowledge about the endothelial glycocalyx is reshaping our understanding of vascular health The benefits of supplements, meditation, stress management, and improving your diet to reverse arterial aging Links and Resources: ⁠⁠Your Longevity Blueprint Omega 3s – 60 capsules ⁠https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/coq10-100-mg/ Guest Social Media Links: Calroy Health Sciences on Instagram Calroy Health Sciences on Facebook Relative Links for This Show: Use this link for 10% off (And a Free Bag of Oral Microbiome Gum) Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram| Facebook| Twitter| YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray  On Facebook| Instagram| Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

I am excited to have Ashley Grabe joining me today for Part 2 of a two-part series, where she asks me about my new book, Your Fertility Blueprint: Renovating Your Reproductive Health, which will launch on Tuesday, November 25th.  This is not just another fertility book. It’s a groundbreaking guide that bridges the gap between functional and conventional medicine, written by someone who has lived the journey firsthand, both as a practitioner and a patient. Infertility can be a difficult topic to discuss, which is why this book truly matters. Whether you are just starting to plan a family or have been on this path for some time, it offers hope, validation, faith, and practical insights you will not find anywhere else. Tips for Improving Fertility Reduce inflammation by cutting out seed oils and processed foods Monitor thyroid, progesterone, cervical mucus, and sperm DNA quality Address any past traumas Combine functional medicine with conventional fertility treatments   Maintain hope, trust the timing, and use setbacks to guide your next steps Bio: Stephanie Gray Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP- C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable and optimal health and longevity so that they can focus on what matters most to them! She has been working as a nurse practitioner since 2009. Dr. Gray completed her doctorate, focusing on estrogen metabolism, from the University of Iowa in 2011. Additionally, she has a Master’s in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida’s Medical School. Her expertise lies within integrative, anti-aging, and functional medicine. Dr. Gray is arguably one of the Midwest’s most credentialed female healthcare providers, combining many certifications and trainings. In 2013, she completed an Advanced fellowship in Anti-Aging Regenerative, and Functional Medicine and became the first BioTe-certified provider in Iowa to administer hormone pellets. She is one of Dr. Nirala Jacobi’s SIBO doctor-approved practitioners and is also one of Dr. Jill Crista’s certified mold-literate providers. She has appeared on numerous podcasts, summits, and TV interviews and is a contributor to various health publications. She is the initial author of the FNP Mastery App and an Amazon best-selling author of her first book, Your Longevity Blueprint, and author of her second book, Your Fertility Blueprint. Dr. Gray is the host of the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast and co-founder of Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals with her husband, Eric. After her own ten-year fertility journey, she now also specializes in helping couples optimize their reproductive health through functional medicine approaches. They enjoy spending time outdoors with their sons. They founded the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa. In this episode: How seed oils can silently harm egg and sperm quality  How chronic stress and high cortisol can impair your ability to conceive The value of optimizing egg, sperm, gut, and vaginal health  How unresolved trauma or emotional blocks can interfere with fertility The benefits of having faith, hope, and a support system for your fertility journey How combining functional medicine with conventional treatments can enhance your fertility  How persistence, intuition, and trust in your body’s signals can guide you when medical interventions fall short Links and Resources: Relative Links for This Show: ⁠https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/coq10-100-mg/ ⁠⁠Use Code FIBER to get 10% off GLP-1 Fiber Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram| Facebook| Twitter| YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray  On Facebook| Instagram| Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast