Sleep isn't just rest—it's the foundation of your fertility, hormones, and long-term health. In this episode, we dive deep into how inadequate sleep, circadian rhythm disruption, and conditions like sleep apnea are contributing to the fertility crisis—especially in men.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr Bijoy John! a board-certified physician and practicing sleep specialist currently in private practice with over 25 years of experience in Pulmonary/Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Based in Nashville, TN, he treats both children and adults with various sleep disorders. Dr. John is the founder and medical director of Sleep Wellness Clinics of America which offers in-person and online consultation, education, modern diagnostic modalities, home testing, and comprehensive treatment for a full spectrum of sleep disorders.

He also is the founder of Sleep Fix Academy which offers online courses, podcasts, and other resources to improve sleep quality, and serves as an Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine.

Dr. John is a member of the American Academy of Chest Physicians, American Medical Association, and American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He was recognized as one of the Top 100 Physicians in Nashville for 2022 by My Nashville magazine. Additionally, he received the Top Sleep Specialist award consecutively from 2015–2020 from Nashville Lifestyle magazine, as voted by his peers and patients. He is also mentioned in Marquis Who’s Who as one of the Top Sleep Physicians for 2023-24.

Dr. John has been happily married to Dotty for 30 years and is the proud father of two grown children. He enjoys maintaining his coral reef aquarium, playing ping pong, tennis, golf, and loves to travel.

Discover:

• Why testosterone levels are dropping in young men
• How poor sleep affects egg quality, sperm health & libido
• Signs of hidden sleep disorders (yes, even snoring!)
• Non-CPAP solutions to sleep apnea
• Why "just one more scroll" before bed might sabotage your fertility
• Simple strategies from the “7 Proven Sleep Steps” to balance hormones naturally

💬 Whether you're TTC or just want to optimize your vitality—this episode is a wake-up call (pun intended!).

👇 Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:45 The Sleep-Hormone-Fertility Link

5:22 The Testosterone Decline Epidemic

9:10 Why Snoring Could Be a Red Flag

13:40 Treating Sleep Apnea – Not Just CPAP

18:00 Better Sleep = Better Sperm?

21:30 Weight Loss & PCOS Connections

26:55 7 Proven Sleep Strategies

32:00 The Real Reason You Can’t Give Up Your Phone

36:00 Are Sleep Trackers Helping or Hurting?

🔗 Connect with Dr John on: https://www.facebook.com/sleepfixacademy/

Dr John's Book: Nobody’s Sleeping: 7 Proven Sleep Strategies for Better Health and Happiness

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If you’ve ever walked into a health food store or Googled “natural fertility supplements,” chances are you’ve heard of Vitex, also known as Chaste Tree Berry (Vitex agnus-castus). It’s one of the most widely recommended herbs for fertility—but what if I told you that most women use it wrong and end up wasting precious time on their TTC journey?

Hi, I’m Dr. Aumatma—a licensed Naturopathic Doctor for over 15 years, with board certification in Naturopathic Endocrinology. I’m the creator of The Restorative Fertility Method and host of the Egg Meets Sperm Podcast, which ranks in the top 5% globally.

I’ve had the honor of becoming a 2-time best-selling author with my books Fertility Secrets and (in)Fertility: Struggles, Secrets, & Successes. Over the years, I’ve been recognized with awards such as Best Naturopathic Medicine Doctor (2015, 2020), Top Women in Medicine Doctor (2020, 2021), and was inducted into the Berkeley Hall of Fame in 2022.

I’ve shared my expertise on over 100 podcasts, speaking on fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum, and have been featured as a holistic fertility expert on ABC, FOX, CBS, KTLA, MindBodyGreen, and The Bump.

Through the years, I’ve trained hundreds of practitioners globally in holistic fertility care, and many of them have gone on to become certified in my Fertile Foundations™ system. I also founded Madre Fertility, where we offer a free Smart Fertility Analysis to help people uncover their fertility blocks and map out a personalized path to conception.

In addition to my clinical work, I serve as a Medical Advisor for Mira Fertility, Element, and Feminade—three incredible innovators in fertility and women’s health.

✅ How Vitex actually works (hint: it’s all about your brain, not your ovaries)

✅ The fertility conditions it's clinically proven to help:

• Luteal phase defects

• Mildly elevated prolactin

• Stress- or birth-control-related cycle irregularities

✅ Who should never take it (including most women with PCOS and estrogen dominance)

✅ Correct timing and dosing protocols for best results

✅ Why most over-the-counter Vitex supplements don’t work

✅ Common mistakes that sabotage Vitex’s effectiveness

✅ Safer alternatives for PCOS, estrogen dominance, and thyroid-related fertility issues

✅ How one of my patients regulated her cycles and conceived without Vitex—by addressing her real issue: insulin resistance

This isn’t just anecdotal advice. You’ll see the latest clinical trials, published studies, and fertility journal data that show how Chase Tree supports ovulation, boosts progesterone, and improves cycle regularity—for the right person.

💡 Key Insight: Vitex is NOT a one-size-fits-all herb. If you have PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, or are on hormonal meds, this herb could actually make things worse. Know before you dose.

🔍 Take my free fertility root cause quiz:

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Could your genes be the missing piece in your fertility and weight loss journey? In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, we explore how genetics—not just hormones or lifestyle—may be silently shaping your reproductive health, metabolism, and cravings.

Discover how genetic testing reveals your unique “Genetic Avatar”—like Cortisol Carrier, Hormone Havoc, or Cravings Captive—and what it means for your personalized path to better fertility, balanced hormones, and sustainable weight loss.

In this episode, I talked with Dr Phyllis Pobee. Dr. Phyllis Pobee is a triple-board-certified physician who lost 100 pounds using genetic science. She now helps women over 30 unlock sustainable weight loss, balance hormones, and optimize fertility—without fad diets or surgery. As the author of Lean Genes, she’s on a mission to change the way we approach weight and health for good.

💡 What You'll Learn:

• Why “test, don’t guess” is critical in fertility and hormonal health
• How chronic stress, cortisol genes, and estrogen metabolism affect implantation and miscarriage risk
• The truth about supplements like magnesium, DIM, and adaptogens like ashwagandha
• What the COMT, NR3C1, and CRH genes reveal about your body’s stress response
• How to create a precision fertility plan based on your unique genetic profile

🧬 Ready to Decode Your DNA?

👉 Starter Guide: https://genelean360.com/starterguide

👉 Website: GeneLean360.com

👉 Learn more: GeneticWeightLoss.com

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 Why genetics is the missing link

02:45 What is a Genetic Avatar?

06:20 Cortisol genes & fertility

11:50 Estrogen metabolism & miscarriage risk

16:10 The power of precision supplements

20:00 Lifestyle shifts based on your DNA

25:30 My personal story with genetic testing

Connect with Dr Phyllis on:

Website: GeneLean360.com

Facebook: facebook.com/yourweightlossdoc

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drphyllis

YouTube: youtube.com/@Genelean360

Instagram: instagram.com/genelean360

TikTok: tiktok.com/@yourweightlossdoc

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