54. Beyond IVF: What’s Blocking Your Fertility and How to Fix It with Gabriela Rosa

If you've been told “everything looks normal” but you're still not pregnant—this episode is for you. I’m joined by world-renowned fertility specialist and Harvard-awarded scholar Gabriela Rosa, founder of The Rosa Institute and creator of the F.E.R.T.I.L.E. Method®. Gabriela has helped over 140,000 couples across 110+ countries—and today, she’s breaking down the real reasons couples still struggle to conceive, even after IVF, "normal" labs, and endless supplements. We’re talking about the most overlooked root causes of infertility, the problem with unexplained diagnoses, and why IVF isn’t always the best next step. Gabriela doesn’t hold back—this conversation will shift the way you view your fertility journey and empower you to take charge of your healing. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why “everything looks normal” often means “we didn’t look deep enough” The four tests most doctors rely on—and what they miss How hidden root causes can delay conception even after IVF The truth about egg and sperm development cycles (spoiler: it’s longer than 90 days) What to do when you feel like you’ve tried everything Why lifestyle, exposures, and timing matter more than we’re told Connect with Gabriela Rosa: 📘 Grab her book Fertility Breakthrough or explore her programs at fertilitybreakthrough.com 🎧 Listen to her podcast: TalkSex with Gabriela Rosa   💥 Don’t Miss This: This podcast is getting a brand-new name, mission, and bold new direction on July 29—the same day it turns ONE (and my birthday!). We’re expanding the conversation beyond fertility into faith-led, whole-body healing—and I’m kicking it off with a powerful rebrand and an exciting giveaway. Be the first to know when it drops: 📬 Subscribe on Substack → susangladstein.substack.com 📲 Follow me on Instagram → @coachsusangladstein And if you’re curious about how phototherapy can support hormone balance, energy, and healing—let’s talk. 📆 Book a free consult at www.susangladstein.com/phototherapy