Restore Fertility
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.
Episodes
12 episodes
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 conc...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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10:32
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 & W...
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Episode 11
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7:25
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, compassi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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10:30
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 o...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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6:36
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 di...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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9:39
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 cha...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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9:16
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 chron...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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7:46
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....
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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7:37
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 i...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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12:30
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 giv...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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13:41
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,...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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10:09