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EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 50 MIN

The Male Factor: How Sperm Health Shapes Fertility Outcomes

from The Holistic Health And Hormones Podcast · host Eli Huang

Male fertility plays such a powerful role in conception yet it’s often the missing piece in the fertility conversation.In this episode of The Holistic Health & Hormones Podcast, I’m joined by naturopath and fertility expert Raul as we uncover the overlooked impact of sperm health on pregnancy outcomes.We dive into sperm quality, DNA fragmentation testing, outdated “normal” ranges, and how simple lifestyle shifts  from nutrition and stress to alcohol and exercise can dramatically improve male fertility.Raul also shares insights from his new book The Male Factor, offering practical, personalized strategies for couples trying to conceive without jumping straight to IVF.If fertility has felt one-sided or unexplained, this episode will open your eyes.Connect & Learn More🔗 Connect with Eli Huang: https://linktr.ee/elihuang/🔗 Learn more about Raul Pastrana: https://linktr.ee/raulpastrana#MaleFertility #FertilityPodcast #TryingToConceive #ttc #HolisticFertility #SpermHealth #FertilityEducation #HormoneHealth

Male fertility plays such a powerful role in conception yet it’s often the missing piece in the fertility conversation.In this episode of The Holistic Health & Hormones Podcast, I’m joined by naturopath and fertility expert Raul as we uncover the overlooked impact of sperm health on pregnancy outcomes.We dive into sperm quality, DNA fragmentation testing, outdated “normal” ranges, and how simple lifestyle shifts  from nutrition and stress to alcohol and exercise can dramatically improve male fertility.Raul also shares insights from his new book The Male Factor, offering practical, personalized strategies for couples trying to conceive without jumping straight to IVF.If fertility has felt one-sided or unexplained, this episode will open your eyes.Connect & Learn More🔗 Connect with Eli Huang: https://linktr.ee/elihuang/🔗 Learn more about Raul Pastrana: https://linktr.ee/raulpastrana#MaleFertility #FertilityPodcast #TryingToConceive #ttc #HolisticFertility #SpermHealth #FertilityEducation #HormoneHealth

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