Restore Fertility Podcast helps women uncover the root causes of infertility, PCOS, and hormone imbalances. Hosted by Stephanie MacKay, fertility and hormone expert, you’ll learn how to move beyond “normal” labs with holistic strategies that blend Eastern medicine and functional medicine—so you can restore fertility, balance hormones, and flourish.
Staying Steady Through the Holidays: Blood Sugar, Stress & Fertility-Friendly Choices
December often asks us to slow down — but culturally, we’re encouraged to do the opposite. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie MacKay shares a gentler, more supportive way to move through the holiday season, especially if you’re trying to conceive or support your hormones. Drawing from both Chinese Medicine and modern hormone physiology, we explore why winter is meant to be inward, how overextension and stress impact fertility, and simple ways to stay steady with blood sugar, energy, and emotional...
4 Dec 2025
Reflect & Reset: Setting Fertility Goals for a Year of Growth
As we close out the year, this episode invites you to pause, breathe, and reflect on how far you’ve come on your fertility and wellness journey. Dr. Stephanie MacKay, Doctor of Oriental Medicine and founder of Restore Fertility & Wellness, shares a nurturing, realistic approach to setting 2026 fertility goals — one rooted in self-compassion, nourishment, and trust. In this uplifting episode, you’ll learn: Why reflection is a key fertility tool — not just a mindset exercise.&nb...
10 Nov 2025
Your Fertility Questions Answered: Hormones, Ovulation, and Timing
Confused about your cycle, ovulation, or the “right time” to conceive? You’re not alone. In this Q&A episode, Dr. Stephanie MacKay answers the questions women ask most about hormones, stress, gut health, and fertility — with clear, compassionate guidance from both a Functional Medicine and Chinese Medicine perspective. Learn how to recognize true ovulation, understand how stress alters your cycle, and why your gut plays a bigger role in fertility than you might think. You’ll learn: • How...
30 Oct 2025
Fiber- The Unsung Hero of Hormone Balance
Fiber: The Unsung Hero for Hormone Balance Most women are getting half the fiber they need — and it’s one of the simplest ways to support your gut, detox pathways, and hormones naturally. In this week’s episode of Restore Fertility, we talk about: How fiber helps your body detox excess estrogen How much do you actually need The best sources (and how to build them into your meals) Why fiber supports mood, metabolism, and fertility Thanks for tuning in to the...
15 Oct 2025
The Fertility Strategy: How I Build a 6-Month Transformation Plan
Ever wondered what it actually looks like to go through a well-designed 6-month fertility plan—not random tips, but a true mapped path? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of how I approach a PCOS fertility case. We look at labs differently, we connect symptoms to functional patterns, and we move through phases: blood sugar harmony, ovarian clearing, liver metabolics, and cycle refinement. This is how I support the body to shift—not with force, but with strategy, nourishment, and co...
9 Oct 2025
THE BLOOD SUGAR ROLLER COASTER- HOW SKIPPING MEALS HIJACKS YOUR HORMONES
In this episode, we explore the blood sugar–hormone connection and why skipping meals sets off a chain reaction that can impact your cycle, energy, mood, and fertility. Learn how insulin works, what destabilizes blood sugar, how sensitivity changes with age, and simple strategies to support hormonal harmony through stable glucose. Perfect for women navigating fertility, perimenopause, or just wanting to feel more balanced. Thanks for tuning in to the Restore Fertility Podcast with Step...
2 Oct 2025
STRESS, ADRENALS, AND YOUR FERTILITY JOURNEY
Stress and fertility are more connected than most women realize. In this episode, we explore how adrenal health directly impacts your hormones, ovulation, egg quality, and your ability to conceive. You’ll learn: Why chronic stress and high cortisol can disrupt your cycle and shorten your luteal phase.The role of the HPA axis and adrenal fatigue in hormone imbalance.How stress “steals” from progesterone and estrogen production.Practical strategies to restore adrenal health — from sleep, ...
2 Oct 2025
HOW TO READ YOUR CYCLE LIKE A MONTHLY REPORT CARD
Your period is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s your monthly report card on hormones, fertility, and overall wellness. In this episode, I’ll break down what your cycle length, flow, color, and symptoms are really telling you. You’ll learn how to track key signs, understand your body’s natural rhythms, and spot red flags early. Whether you’re trying to conceive, balancing hormones, or simply want to feel more in sync with your body, this episode will show you how to make sense of you...
18 Sept 2025
Why Short Luteal Phases Can Sabotage Your Pregnancy Plans
A short luteal phase can quietly sabotage your pregnancy plans—leaving you frustrated, confused, and wondering why things aren’t working. In this episode, Stephanie MacKay, fertility and hormone expert, breaks down what a luteal phase is, why it matters for implantation and conception, and the hidden root causes behind luteal phase defects. You’ll discover natural ways to lengthen and support this crucial phase—through progesterone balance, nutrition, herbs, stress management, and acupuncture...
10 Sept 2025
AMH & Egg Quality: 5 Natural Ways to Support Fertility
In this episode, we dive into AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone)—what it tells us about ovarian reserve and why it matters on your fertility journey. I’ll break down five natural and science-backed strategies to boost egg quality and give your fertility the best chance possible. From lifestyle shifts to targeted supplements and Eastern medicine wisdom, you’ll leave this episode with practical tools you can start today. Thanks for tuning in to the Restore Fertility Podcast with Stephani...
26 Aug 2025
PCOS Explained: Hormones, Fertility, and Healing From Within
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common yet misunderstood conditions affecting women today. In this episode, we break down what PCOS really is—from both a Western and holistic perspective—how it impacts your hormones, cycles, and fertility, and why every woman’s experience is unique. You’ll learn practical steps and natural approaches to support your body, restore balance, and move closer to the fertility and wellness you desire. Thanks for tuning in to the Restore F...
21 Aug 2025
Why You're Not Getting Pregnant Even When All Your Labs Are "Normal"
Your labs are “normal,” but you’re still not getting pregnant. In this episode, Stephanie MacKay explains why “normal” doesn’t always mean optimal for fertility and what your results may be missing. Thanks for tuning in to the Restore Fertility Podcast with Stephanie MacKay. Don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. Want more fertility and hormone support? VisitRestoreFertilityAndWellness.com Connect with me on Instagram @RestoreFertilityAndWellness
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