<p>Sarah Kleiner welcomes fertility practitioner Amy Ralph, an acupuncturist, herbalist, and east-meets-west “fertility detective,” to discuss why infertility is rising and how to investigate root causes beyond blaming female age. They critique fertility clinics repeating IVF/IUI cycles without changing protocols, emphasize male-factor gaps like limited semen analysis and lack of DNA fragmentation testing, and share that many women conceive naturally after failed IVF when medications aren’t tolerated. Amy cites declining fertility rates (now ~1 in 6 couples), increasing younger patients, and highlights undiagnosed/mistreated endometriosis and adenomyosis as major drivers, including studies linking endometriosis to worse IVF outcomes that improve after proper surgery. They stress whole-person approaches—uterine testing, inflammation and immune regulation, nervous system/trauma support, light environment, sleep, and individualized nutrition—alongside selective, efficient use of medical interventions.</p><p><br></p><p>About Aimee Raupp’s</p><p>Aimee Raupp’s Natural Fertility Coaching Program is designed to help women optimize their fertility and prepare their bodies for healthy conception through a <strong>holistic, root-cause approach</strong>. Combining functional medicine, nutrition, mindset work, and lifestyle changes, the program focuses on improving egg quality, balancing hormones, and reducing inflammation. Aimee’s mission is to empower women to take control of their fertility journey. </p><p><br></p><p>Connect withj Aimee Raupp’s - <a href="https://aimeeraupp.com/">https://aimeeraupp.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aimeeraupp">https://www.instagram.com/aimeeraupp</a> </p><p>_________</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><p><br></p><p>→ Bon Charge | Go to https://boncharge.com/products/demi-red-light-device?rfsn=8108115.26608d &amp; use code SARAHKLEINER for 15% off storewide.</p><p><br></p><p>→ VivaRays | This episode is sponsored by VivaRays - VivaRays Blue - code YOGI https://vivarays.com/</p><p><br></p><p>→ Toups &amp; Co Organics | Ready to give Toups a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to <a href="https://toupsandco.com/EVOLVING" target="_blank">https://toupsandco.com/EVOLVING</a>, and use code EVOLVING for 25% off your first order.</p><p>_________</p><p>Timestamp:</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Coming up</p><p>00:41 Host Story and Guest Intro</p><p>02:18 Podcast Disclaimer and Links</p><p>03:32 Amy Background and Approach</p><p>04:58 Sarah Infertility Journey</p><p>07:59 Stories of Hope Community</p><p>09:24 Integrative Fertility Workup</p><p>11:24 IVF as a Business</p><p>12:54 Rethinking Egg Quality</p><p>15:21 Male Factor and Sperm Testing</p><p>16:16 Sponsor Blue Blockers</p><p>17:43 Fertility Crisis and Younger Patients</p><p>21:59 Endometriosis Hidden Driver</p><p>27:25 Sponsor Red Light Therapy</p><p>29:50 Surgery Decisions and Successes</p><p>31:26 Environment and Modern Stressors</p><p>33:03 Moon Cycles And Blue Light</p><p>34:39 Lighting Routines For Sleep</p><p>36:57 Fertility Overwhelm And Capacity</p><p>38:42 Sponsor Clean Makeup</p><p>40:09 Recurrent Miscarriage Workup</p><p>43:43 Integrative Care Not Band Aids</p><p>46:48 Spiritual Timing And Surrender</p><p>53:02 Diet Debates For Fertility</p><p>58:02 Perfection Versus Consistency</p><p>01:01:15 Finding Amy And Closing</p><p>——— </p><p>This video is not medical advice &amp; as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional!</p><p>________________________________________</p><p>Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey!</p><p>https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resources</p><p><br></p><p>Check out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health &amp; experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) -  https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/courses</p><p><br></p><p>My free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes:</p><p>https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJI</p><p><br></p><p>Free Webinar on Light &amp; Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinar</p><p><br></p><p>Get Early Access to Podcast Episodes &amp; my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free -  <a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true">https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=true</a></p>