Healthy with Health Brown Podcast: The Fertility Crisis No One Is Talking About With Dr. Ann Shippy

I was honored to join Heather Brown on her podcast, Healthy by Heather Brown, for a powerful conversation about the growing fertility crisis affecting both women and men.

In this episode, we unpack why infertility is not always a dead end, but often the body’s “check engine light” — a signal that something deeper may need attention.

We talked about the many factors influencing fertility today, including processed foods, environmental toxins, hormone health, stress, nutrient depletion, postpartum recovery, and the importance of preparing the body before conception.

I shared why preconception wellness matters so much, not only for improving fertility outcomes, but also for supporting healthier pregnancies, postpartum recovery, and the lifelong health of the baby.

We also discussed secondary infertility, the role of supplements, detoxification, red flags to watch for in fertility care, and some of the complex conversations surrounding IVF.

My hope is that this episode helps women feel encouraged, informed, and empowered. Whether you are trying to conceive, planning for the future, navigating postpartum, or simply wanting to optimize your health and longevity, there are practical steps you can take to support your body naturally.

Thank you to Heather for creating space for this important conversation, and to the listeners whose generous donations help make this show possible.

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