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Health Youniversity Podcast & Media

Conversations about fertility, pregnancy, perimenopause, and the many aspects of health that influence them.

There is so much about our health that we don’t learn until something goes wrong. For many women, that moment comes when they’re having difficulty getting pregnant, preparing for IVF, experiencing
pregnancy loss, or noticing hormonal changes they weren’t expecting.

On the Health Youniversity Podcast, I sit down with physicians, researchers, nutritionists,
therapists, and other specialists to explore what we know about women’s health
and what we can do with that knowledge.

AT A GLANCE

What is the Health Youniversity Podcast?

Hosted by Dr. Susan Fox, DACM, LAc, FABORM, the podcast features expert discussions about:

  • Fertility, IVF and preconception health
  • Nutrition, inflammation and functional medicine
  • Pregnancy, postpartum and emotional well-being
  • Perimenopause and healthy aging

Listen on your preferred platform or explore the topics below.

EXPLORE THE CONVERSATIONS
Women’s Health, From Different Perspectives

We talk about fertility and reproductive medicine, along with the many factors that influence our health throughout life: inflammation, blood sugar, nutrition, the microbiome, environmental exposures, sleep, stress, and emotional well-being. I want these conversations to help you understand your body, ask informed questions, and discover practical changes you can make in everyday life.

Fertility, IVF & Preconception Health

Preparing for pregnancy often raises questions that go well beyond hormone levels and fertility treatments. We explore egg and sperm health, IVF advances, embryo selection, ovarian reserve, inflammation, and the months of preparation before conception.

Conversations with reproductive specialists and other experts bring together conventional fertility medicine and the nutritional, lifestyle, and integrative approaches that can complement it.

Nutrition, Functional Medicine & Hormonal Health

Our daily habits influence our health in ways that can be easy to overlook. Episodes explore blood sugar balance, functional laboratory testing, gut health, nutrient status, environmental exposures, and the relationship between metabolic health and reproductive hormones.

We also look at how these considerations change as women move through pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause.

Pregnancy, Postpartum & Emotional Well-Being

Fertility and pregnancy can bring unexpected emotional challenges, especially following infertility or pregnancy loss. I invite specialists to discuss reproductive grief, trauma, stress responses, relationships, and ways to care for ourselves during difficult transitions.

These conversations also consider pregnancy and postpartum health, including the physical and emotional adjustments that accompany growing a family.

Perimenopause & Healthy Aging

Hormonal changes often begin earlier than women expect. We discuss hormone tracking, sleep, metabolism, energy, mood, and ways to prepare for perimenopause with greater understanding of what’s happening in the body.

The goal is to make this stage easier to navigate with useful information and informed choices.

Testimonials

“Our appointments are never rushed, and I always leave feeling supported, empowered, and with a clear action plan in place to better my health.”

RC, Corte Madera, CA

WHERE TO BEGIN
A Few Conversations to Start With

Here are some of the topics we’ve explored with guests. Browse the episode library to find the conversations that matter most to you.

Body-Centered Therapy with Dr. Emily Fox

Learn how somatic healing, subconscious work, internal family systems, and body wisdom can support fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause.

Food, Fertility, and the Foundation for a Healthy Baby

Learn how protein, minerals, clean water, toxin reduction, gut health, sperm health, meal prep, and family nutrition support fertility and pregnancy.

AI Embryo Selection: What It Could Mean for Your IVF Cycle

Learn how AI-assisted embryo selection, EmbryoPredict, embryo grading, genetic testing, egg freezing, and embryo freezing can support IVF decisions.

Pregnancy Loss: Caring for Your Health, Your Grief, and the Possibility of Trying Again

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. For those who have experienced miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or the death of an infant, it is an opportunity to acknowledge losses that are too often left unspoken.

When Your Fertility Tests Are Normal, What Else Should You Look At?

When standard fertility testing doesn’t provide all the answers, additional information about hormone metabolism, gut health, the microbiome, nutrition and metabolic health may help guide the next steps.

Preparing for Pregnancy Starts Before the Positive Test

Dr. Susan Fox shares her approach to preconception health, including nutrition, sleep, movement, environmental health, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qigong and TEAS.

LISTEN WHEREVER YOU PREFER​
Find the Health Youniversity Podcast

Choose your listening platform, explore the episode archive, and follow the show for new conversations.

WATCH & LEARN

Health Youniversity on YouTube

Sometimes it’s easier to learn when you can see and hear someone explain a concept. On the Health Youniversity YouTube channel, you’ll find educational videos and conversations about fertility, nutrition, hormones, lifestyle choices, and whole-person health.

I share information that helps make medical and scientific topics more understandable, with an emphasis on what you can apply in your own life.

MORE WAYS TO LEARN

Video conversations and education

Explore the channel for discussions and practical information that complement the podcast and Health Youniversity programs.

ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS

Published Articles & Media Features

I’ve spent much of my professional life helping women understand their health and make informed decisions about their care. Writing, speaking, and conversations with other health professionals give me another way to share what I’ve learned.

This section can feature published articles, interviews, and media appearances covering women’s health, integrative medicine, fertility, and the connections between physical and emotional well-being.

Media inquiries and appearances

For interviews, speaking invitations, and questions about media appearances, please reach out through my contact page.

Keep Learning with Health Youniversity

If a podcast conversation sparks your interest in making changes to your own health, Health Youniversity offers additional education and guided programs you can follow at home. The programs bring together nutrition, lifestyle practices, and other integrative approaches, with particular attention to preparing for pregnancy and supporting women’s hormonal health.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to have laboratory testing before my appointment?

No. If you’ve already completed testing, those results can be helpful, but they’re not required. After reviewing your history, we can discuss whether additional laboratory evaluation might provide useful information and how to coordinate that with your medical provider.

Yes. Depending on your needs, we may discuss nutrition, supplements, sleep, movement, and stress-management practices. Fertility patients may also receive individualized guidance on at-home acupoint stimulation when appropriate.

Yes. Virtual consultations are available for appropriate health discussions and guided self-care.

Needle-based acupuncture is provided in person at my Mill Valley clinic.

My practice is located at 655 Redwood Highway, South Building, Suite 200, Mill Valley, California 94941.

I welcome patients from throughout Marin County and the surrounding San Francisco Bay Area.

Visit My Practice in Mill Valley & Marin County

Acupuncture and Personalized Fertility Care close to home

My clinical practice is located in Mill Valley, California.

I welcome patients from Mill Valley, Sausalito, Corte Madera, San Rafael, and other communities throughout Marin County and the surrounding San Francisco Bay Area.

Whether you’re looking for fertility acupuncture, support during IVF, women’s health guidance, or another complementary service, I’d be delighted to learn more about your needs.

Clinic Address:

  • Phone: (415) 381-8500

  • susan@drsusanfox.com

Dr. Susan Fox
DACM, L.Ac., FABORM

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general educational purposes and does not replace individualized medical advice, fertility preservation diagnosis, or treatment. Dr. Susan Fox provides complementary integrative support and acupuncture within her professional scope. Neither integrative support nor acupuncture guarantees improved egg freezing outcomes, egg quality, future pregnancy, or live birth. Follow your fertility clinic’s instructions and seek prompt medical evaluation for concerning symptoms.