Episode #337 From Infertility to Pregnancy: Natural Fertility Support with Dr. Susan Fox
May 12, 2026
Fertility, Detoxification + Women’s Health with Dr. Susan Fox
If you’ve been struggling with fertility challenges, navigating IVF, or simply wanting to better support your hormone health and future fertility, this episode of the Core Connections Podcast is one you won’t want to miss.
In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Susan Fox, a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, to talk about a topic that affects more women than ever before: fertility health.
Dr. Susan shares how Traditional Chinese Medicine views fertility, the importance of blood flow, detoxification, stress reduction, gentle movement, nutrition, and how simple daily practices can support overall reproductive health.
This conversation is especially valuable for women trying to conceive naturally, preparing for IVF, healing after miscarriage, or simply wanting to support their body and hormones in a deeper way.
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02:00 – How Dr. Susan began specializing in fertility + acupuncture
05:00 – The Chinese Medicine seven-year fertility cycle
09:00 – Why fertility challenges are increasing
11:00 – Nutrition, toxins + inflammation
14:00 – Detoxification and fertility support
18:00 – Male fertility + sperm health
21:00 – Methylation + detox pathways
24:00 – Blood flow, acupuncture points + pelvic health
28:00 – Stress, cortisol + fertility
32:00 – The five emotions in Chinese Medicine
38:00 – Gentle movement, walking + nervous system support
42:00 – Clean beauty + reducing toxic load
44:00 – Final fertility advice for women and couples
Fertility Is a Reflection of Whole-Body Health
One of the most important takeaways from this conversation is that fertility is not separate from overall health.
Dr. Susan explains that inflammation, environmental toxins, chronic stress, poor sleep, and nutrient deficiencies can all impact reproductive health and hormone balance.
That’s why supporting your body through:
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Nourishing food
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Healthy movement
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Stress reduction
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Detoxification
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Proper hydration
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Sleep
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Nervous system regulation
can all play a role in helping the body function more optimally.
This is something I’ve seen for years working with women through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, pelvic floor healing, and deep core rehabilitation.
Your body is always communicating with you.
Gentle Movement Matters More Than You Think
I especially loved our conversation around movement.
Dr. Susan emphasized that women do not need extreme workouts to support fertility or hormone health. In fact, too much intensity and chronic stress on the body can actually work against healing and hormone balance.
Instead, she recommends:
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Walking
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Gentle movement
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Pilates
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Yoga
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Breathwork
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Time outside in nature
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Relaxing the nervous system
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Improving circulation and blood flow
This aligns so deeply with the work I teach inside:
Movement should support your body — not punish it.
Stress + Fertility Are Deeply Connected
Dr. Susan explained how elevated cortisol levels can interfere with hormonal balance, ovulation, insulin regulation, and overall reproductive function.
And honestly, this is something so many women experience today.
We live in a world of constant stimulation, pressure, rushing, and overwhelm.
Sometimes the most healing thing we can do is:
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Slow down
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Breathe
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Walk outside
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Improve sleep
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Nourish ourselves consistently
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Support the nervous system
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Release tension from the pelvis and body
This is why I’m such a believer in fascia-focused movement, breathwork, and reconnecting women to their bodies in a gentler, smarter way.
Detoxification + Fertility
Another powerful part of our conversation was detoxification.
Dr. Susan shared how environmental toxins, pesticides, plastics, poor water quality, and even personal care products can impact fertility and hormone health.
She encourages women to focus on:
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Organic foods when possible
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Better water filtration
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Cleaner skincare and beauty products
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Reducing toxic load
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Supporting detoxification pathways naturally
This is also why I’m passionate about supporting the body through gentle detoxification and reducing inflammation as part of overall wellness.
Related Pregnancy + Women’s Health Resources
If you enjoyed this episode, here are additional resources you may love:
Pregnancy + Postpartum
- High Quality Omega3 Supplement
- Pregnancy Program - prepare for pregnancy, birth, and recovery postpartum
Pelvic Floor + Core Health
Movement + Wellness
Instructor Training
Connect with Dr. Susan Fox
You can learn more about Dr. Susan Fox and her fertility programs here:
If there’s one message I hope you take from this episode, it’s this:
Your fertility and hormone health are connected to your whole-body health.
Small daily choices matter.
Gentle movement matters. Sleep matters. Nutrition matters. Stress matters. Blood flow matters. Nervous system regulation matters.
And no matter what season of womanhood you’re in — preparing for pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, or beyond — supporting your body now creates a stronger foundation for long-term health.
