Why do so many IVF cycles fail — even when doctors say everything looks “fine”? 🤔

In this honest, eye-opening conversation, we dive deep into what’s actually happening behind the scenes of infertility, IVF failure, hormone imbalances, and overlooked male factors.

Joining me in this episode is Mary Fusillo, RN, BSN, MS, Founder & C.E.O.

Mary M. Fusillo, RN, BSN, MS, is the founder and CEO of Family Solutions International. Mary was introduced to the area of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility while facing her own challenge of having children. What started as a way to have an active career while still staying present as a "mom" to her twins, she started The Donor Solution in 2007, 3 Sisters Surrogacy in 2012, and The Fertility Consultants in 2020, all focusing on alternative ways to building the family of your dreams under the big umbrella of Family Solutions International.

If you’ve ever felt confused by conflicting medical advice — “diet doesn’t matter,” “just try another IVF cycle,” “your labs are normal” — this episode is for you.

We discuss:

1. Why fertility labs are often misunderstood or ignored
2. How low estrogen can completely sabotage IVF success
3. The hard truth about egg quality, ovarian reserve, and age
4. Why men are still not properly tested — and how sperm impacts embryos, pregnancy, and outcomes
5. The emotional resistance around egg donation and what science says about epigenetics
6. Why more IVF cycles aren’t always the answer
7. How natural hormone support can restore fertility health
8. The importance of truth-telling in fertility care

This episode challenges the idea that infertility is “just a woman’s issue” and sheds light on how sperm quality, lifestyle, smoking, stress, and male health play a massive role in conception, embryo development, and even pregnancy complications.

✨ Whether you’re trying naturally, navigating IVF, considering egg donation, or seeking a second opinion — this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and real-world insight.

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This is one of the most important conversations happening in women’s health right now. For decades, hormonal birth control has been prescribed as the default solution for everything from acne to cramps — often without any explanation of long-term consequences.

Today, we unpack the truth: how the pill affects your body, your hormones, your fertility, your mental health, and even your future relationships.

This episode dives deep into the science, the lived experiences, and the lesser-known side effects women face after years on synthetic hormones. If you’ve ever taken the pill, considered it, struggled to get pregnant post-pill, or wondered why your body changed after stopping — this is essential listening.

Joining me in this conversation is Elizabeth Katzman. She is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and the founder of Strong Choices. She specializes in helping women in their reproductive and midlife years uncover the root causes of hormone imbalances, fatigue, stubborn weight gain, and gut issues—often tied to years on hormonal birth control. Using advanced lab testing, functional protocols, and personalized strategies, Elizabeth empowers women to reclaim their energy, strength, and clarity.

1. Doctors hand it out for acne, cramps, and irregular cycles
2. Teens & young women are rarely given informed consent
3. Why the pill is used as a band-aid instead of addressing root causes

Many women experience:

1. Missing periods
2. Anovulation
3. Acne rebound
4. Mood swings
5. Gut issues
6. Thyroid dysfunction
7. Fertility delays
8. Nutrient deficiencies

We explain why these issues don’t magically disappear after stopping the pill.

The pill:

1. Shuts down communication between the brain & ovaries
2. Blocks natural progesterone
3. Exposes your body to synthetic progestins linked to anxiety
4. Disrupts thyroid conversion (T4 → T3)
5. Weakens bone density when taken before age 30
6. Leads to gut dysbiosis & leaky gut
7. Reduces B vitamins, especially in women with MTHFR mutations
8. Impairs libido & alters mate selection
9. Increases risk of...

We’ve been told for decades that fertility is all about age — but what if that’s only part of the story?

In this deeply insightful and science-backed conversation, we uncover why biological age — not chronological age — may be the most important factor influencing fertility, egg quality, embryo development, and pregnancy outcomes.

In this amazing episode, I am joined by Dr Katherine Zagone!

Dr. Katherine Zagone, ND, Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of Clockwize, has been supporting women and couples easily conceive their healthiest babies for almost a decade. Afterhaving her own successrewinding her biological clock, she is now on a mission to support women everywhere in having healthy babies on their timeline. She's excited to bring effective science, a warm heart, and an industry-changing approach to the world through Clockwize, Inc.

Biological age reflects the health of your cells, your DNA, and your epigenetic expression. And unlike your birthdate, biological age can be measured — and even reversed.

In this episode, we explore groundbreaking research and real clinical experience showing that:

1. Women who improve their cellular health can improve fertility outcomes
2. Younger women with advanced biological age may struggle more than older women with healthier cells
3. Epigenetics, methylation, toxins, stress, and trauma directly influence reproductive health
4. Fertility is an early indicator of overall health and longevity

You’ll hear how biological age testing works (using blood-based epigenetic markers), what methylation really means for fertility, and why conditions like MTHFR mutations, inflammation, mold exposure, and chronic stress can quietly accelerate the biological clock.

🌱 The FAST Framework for Rewinding Biological Age

This episode breaks down a holistic approach to fertility optimization, including:

1. Food: nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory, low-toxin nutrition
2. Fasting: strategic timing to support cellular repair (when appropriate)
3. Fitness: finding the sweet spot between movement and recovery
4. Associated conditions: blood sugar issues, hormone imbalances, genetic pathways
5. Sleep: circadian rhythm regulation and hormonal repair
6. Stress & Mind-Body Work: meditation, breathwork, nervous system regulation
7. Supplementation: personalized support for methylation and cellular health
8. Toxins & Trauma: reducing chemical exposure and healing stored stress

One of the most powerful takeaways?

👉 The mind-body connection may be the single most important fertility intervention.

Our thoughts, beliefs, and internal stress responses directly affect our cells. When the body feels safe, it can shift into rest, repair, and reproduction.

This conversation also looks toward the future of fertility...