The Evolving Wellness Podcast with Sarah Kleiner Wellness

Why “Healthy” Women Are Struggling With Fertility | Aimee Raupp

Sarah Kleiner welcomes fertility practitioner Amy Ralph, an acupuncturist, herbalist, and east-meets-west “fertility detective,” to discuss why infertility is rising and how to investigate root causes beyond blaming female age. They critique fertility clinics repeating IVF/IUI cycles without changing protocols, emphasize male-factor gaps like limited semen analysis and lack of DNA fragmentation testing, and share that many women conceive naturally after failed IVF when medications aren’t tolerated. Amy cites declining fertility rates (now ~1 in 6 couples), increasing younger patients, and highlights undiagnosed/mistreated endometriosis and adenomyosis as major drivers, including studies linking endometriosis to worse IVF outcomes that improve after proper surgery. They stress whole-person approaches—uterine testing, inflammation and immune regulation, nervous system/trauma support, light environment, sleep, and individualized nutrition—alongside selective, efficient use of medical interventions.About Aimee Raupp’sAimee Raupp’s Natural Fertility Coaching Program is designed to help women optimize their fertility and prepare their bodies for healthy conception through a holistic, root-cause approach. Combining functional medicine, nutrition, mindset work, and lifestyle changes, the program focuses on improving egg quality, balancing hormones, and reducing inflammation. Aimee’s mission is to empower women to take control of their fertility journey. Connect withj Aimee Raupp’s - https://aimeeraupp.com/https://www.instagram.com/aimeeraupp _________Sponsored By:→ Bon Charge | Go to https://boncharge.com/products/demi-red-light-device?rfsn=8108115.26608d & use code SARAHKLEINER for 15% off storewide.→ VivaRays | This episode is sponsored by VivaRays - VivaRays Blue - code YOGI https://vivarays.com/→ Toups & Co Organics | Ready to give Toups a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to https://toupsandco.com/EVOLVING, and use code EVOLVING for 25% off your first order._________Timestamp:00:00 Coming up00:41 Host Story and Guest Intro02:18 Podcast Disclaimer and Links03:32 Amy Background and Approach04:58 Sarah Infertility Journey07:59 Stories of Hope Community09:24 Integrative Fertility Workup11:24 IVF as a Business12:54 Rethinking Egg Quality15:21 Male Factor and Sperm Testing16:16 Sponsor Blue Blockers17:43 Fertility Crisis and Younger Patients21:59 Endometriosis Hidden Driver27:25 Sponsor Red Light Therapy29:50 Surgery Decisions and Successes31:26 Environment and Modern Stressors33:03 Moon Cycles And Blue Light34:39 Lighting Routines For Sleep36:57 Fertility Overwhelm And Capacity38:42 Sponsor Clean Makeup40:09 Recurrent Miscarriage Workup43:43 Integrative Care Not Band Aids46:48 Spiritual Timing And Surrender53:02 Diet Debates For Fertility58:02 Perfection Versus Consistency01:01:15 Finding Amy And Closing——— This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional!________________________________________Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey!https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resourcesCheck out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) -  https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/coursesMy free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes:https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJIFree Webinar on Light & Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinarGet Early Access to Podcast Episodes & my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free -  https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Spring Light Is Shifting Your Metabolism (Here’s How to Use It) | Sarah Kleiner

Blueprint - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/offers/2oECuhhC/checkoutMyCircadianApp- https://get.mycircadianapp.com/cXOl/SARAHSubstack - https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/spring-equinox-reset-my-personal?r=5eztl9&utm_medium=iosProtocols - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/offers/LeHz9xne/checkoutSarah Kleiner shares spring-focused circadian and lifestyle guidance for supporting metabolism and skin as daylight increases, addressing FAQs after the time change. She recommends morning strategies for those up before sunrise—hydration, light movement, grounding, a protein-and-fat breakfast, and optional brief red light therapy—plus getting outdoor light as soon as possible and using her Circadian app’s lux session timer. She discusses researched morning lux thresholds and emphasizes low evening lux (under 10) and a dark sleep environment to protect melatonin, along with keeping food about three hours away from bedtime. For skin and vitamin D, she advises gradual, sequential sun exposure (sunrise through UVA/UVB), building a “solar callus,” using the app’s vitamin D timer, and avoiding burns, with notes on nutrition, astaxanthin foods, shade benefits, and optional cold exposure.THE BIO-INDIVIDUAL BLUEPRINT: https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/offers/2oECuhhC/checkout _________Sponsored By:→ VivaRays | This episode is sponsored by VivaRays - VivaRays Blue - code YOGI https://vivarays.com/ → Troscriptions | For an exclusive offer, go to https://www.troscriptions.com/SARAHK for 10% off your first non subscription order.→ Organifi | For an exclusive offer, go to https://www.organifi.com/SARAHK for 20% off your order._________Timestamp:00:00 Red Light Office Prep00:49 Podcast Intro and Disclaimers03:28 Time Change Morning Strategy05:14 Pre Sunrise Routine Tools08:06 Lux Timer and Light Breaks10:04 Lux Thresholds Explained14:42 Light Boxes Pros and Cons17:56 Spring Skin Sun Prep19:43 Nutrition and Burn Risk23:01 Sequential Sunlight and UVA26:48 Metabolism Skin Benefits28:01 New Topic Methylene Blue28:26 Methylene Blue Use Cases29:12 Cellulite as Energy Loss30:59 Spring UVB Vitamin D Basics32:44 Microdosing Sun Exposure34:23 UV Index and Skin Type36:00 Blue Blockers Reality Check37:27 Cold Plunge for Melanin40:16 Shade Infrared Office Fixes43:20 Evening Routine and Eating45:35 Lux Rules and Glasses49:56 Sleep Debt and Body Clocks51:28 Programs and Final Wrap——— This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional!________________________________________Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey!https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resourcesCheck out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) -  https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/coursesMy free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes:https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJIFree Webinar on Light & Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinarGet Early Access to Podcast Episodes & my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free -  https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

What Patients Aren’t Told About Psychiatric Drug Safety Data | Dr. Josef

On the Evolving Wellness Podcast, host Sarah interviews board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Josef Dering, who previously worked in the pharmaceutical industry and as an FDA medical officer in psychiatry drug safety. He explains why he now believes psychiatric medications don’t work for most conditions and describes how time-pressured, checklist-based care and “chemical imbalance” narratives lead to escalating drug cocktails without addressing root causes. He warns that benzodiazepines may help short term but can worsen anxiety over time, cause interdose withdrawal, degrade sleep architecture, and impair concentration, making them a “Faustian bargain,” and stresses slow, supervised tapering due to difficult withdrawal. Dering outlines non-drug approaches targeting body, mind, and “soul” (health behaviors, skills-based therapies, relationships, and meaning). He also argues high-potency THC cannabis increases psychosis risk and may lead to long recoveries and misdiagnosis.Connect withj Dr Josef - https://www.youtube.com/@taperclinichttps://www.instagram.com/drjosefwittdoerring/ _________Sponsored By:→ Bon Charge | Go to https://boncharge.com/products/demi-red-light-device?rfsn=8108115.26608d & use code SARAHKLEINER for 15% off storewide.→ VivaRays | This episode is sponsored by VivaRays - VivaRays Blue - code YOGI https://vivarays.com/ → Organifi | For an exclusive offer, go to https://www.organifi.com/SARAHK for 20% off your order._________Timestamp:00:00 Benzos Quick Relief00:55 Episode Setup Disclaimer02:29 Podcast Intro Housekeeping03:42 Meet Dr Dering04:30 Why He Questions Meds07:19 FDA Safety Reality Check08:44 Host Story Benzos12:16 Sponsor Red Light14:29 Benzos Faustian Bargain15:48 Body Mind Soul Framework21:42 Sponsor Blue Blockers23:09 Motivation Rock Bottom26:30 Medical Trust Broken29:12 Suicidality on Med Cocktails31:23 Withdrawal Trap and Tapering34:20 PR Narrative Around Antidepressants36:22 Meds and Mass Violence Debate39:27 Gender Ideology in Schools42:57 Cannabis Mental Health Risks44:26 THC Potency and Psychosis Data48:54 Paranoia as Warning Sign51:34 Safe Tapering and Final Advice——— This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional!________________________________________Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey!https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resourcesCheck out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) -  https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/coursesMy free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes:https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJIFree Webinar on Light & Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinarGet Early Access to Podcast Episodes & my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free -  https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

The Gap Between Research Papers and Real Healing, Gut Health Mysteries and more | Grant Fowler

Host Sarah Kleiner welcomes practitioner Grant Fowler to discuss navigating confusing and polarizing health information, emphasizing clinician-to-clinician “what works” insights alongside research. They argue health interventions have second- and third-order effects, using gut microbiome health as an example for improving responses to therapies such as cancer immunotherapy, and caution against “one thing fixes all” thinking across wellness, medicine, and spiritual frameworks. Fowler describes his non-linear path into health, his trial-and-error approach to addressing connective-tissue-related issues, and the importance of stacking lifestyle foundations (light, food, environment) to reduce system load so therapies can work. They critique strict evidence hierarchies, note “real world evidence,” and outline a symptom-guided approach to gut issues, highlighting specific probiotics (including spore-based strains and BB-536), lactoferrin, targeted fibers, dosing/timing considerations, and the gut’s role in nutrient absorption and filtering toxins.Connect withj Grant - https://www.instagram.com/fowler_fitness_spt/ _________Sponsored By:→ Bon Charge | Go to https://boncharge.com/products/demi-red-light-device?rfsn=8108115.26608d & use code SARAHKLEINER for 15% off storewide.→ VivaRays | This episode is sponsored by VivaRays - VivaRays Blue - code YOGI https://vivarays.com/→ Troscriptions | For an exclusive offer, go to https://www.troscriptions.com/SARAHK for 10% off your first non subscription order._________Timestamp:00:00 First Order vs Systems01:02 Why Clinicians Matter02:19 Podcast Intro and Disclaimers03:32 Grant’s Health Origin Story08:13 Genetics Epigenetics and EDS12:53 Peptides and Bio Regulators15:13 Real World Evidence Debate22:30 Insurance and Chronic Illness27:31 Integrative Medicine Middle Path30:40 Continuum of Therapies35:38 Modern Life Balance and Microbes42:16 Online Health Info Spirals43:16 Spiritual Bypassing Trap45:13 Bad Logic in Wellness46:45 Sunlight Protocol Reality Check48:32 Stockdale Paradox Mindset51:26 Synergy Over Monotherapy55:58 Fixing the Gut Basics56:23 Microbiome Testing Limits59:14 Targeted Gut Supplements01:01:51 Spore Probiotics Strategy01:13:43 Timing and Megadosing01:18:42 Where to Follow Grant01:22:12 Closing Thoughts——— This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional!________________________________________Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey!https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resourcesCheck out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) -  https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/coursesMy free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes:https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJIFree Webinar on Light & Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinarGet Early Access to Podcast Episodes & my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free -  https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

The Collagen Debate No One Is Having (And Why I Changed My Mind) | Drew Canole

If you want a collagen that supports your body head-to-toe, head to https://www.organifi.com/sarahk and use my code SARAHK for 25% off your order for next 48 Hrs. Sarah hosts Drew from Organify on the Evolving Wellness Podcast to discuss why she changed her mind about collagen, including its effects on joint pain, hair/skin/nails, fascia and matrix integrity, and how glycine (including 3 grams before bed) may support restorative sleep and nighttime repair. They explore deuterium, why lower levels are linked in research to outcomes like reduced inflammation and cancer risk and improved fertility, and how lifestyle factors and the body’s metabolic water matter more than simple intake; Sarah shares her and her husband’s low deuterium test results while using collagen. Sarah also describes daily hydrogen inhalation and its impact on her daughter’s autoimmune encephalitis symptoms, and they discuss hydrogen’s role in antioxidant support and deuterium depletion. The episode emphasizes supplement quality/testing, discusses other Organify products, and offers a limited-time discount code.About OrganifiOrganifi is dedicated to making healthy living simple, accessible, and enjoyable through high-quality, organic superfood blends. Founded by Drew Canole, the company was created to help people transform their health without complicated routines or overwhelming nutrition plans. Organifi’s mission is to provide convenient, nutrient-dense products made with carefully sourced ingredients that support energy, detoxification, stress balance, and overall vitality. By combining science-backed formulations with whole-food ingredients, Organifi aims to empower people to take control of their wellness—one simple daily habit at a time.Connect withj Drew - https://www.organifishop.com/pages/drew/_________Timestamp:00:00 Glycine Sleep Hack00:30 Episode Intro And Deuterium02:54 Meet Drew And Organify04:25 Why Sarah Reconsidered Collagen09:04 Deuterium Levels Explained12:17 Collagen Fascia And Joints13:45 Clean Collagen Sourcing21:07 Hydrogen Therapy Breakthrough23:47 Travel EMF And Hydrogen Tips26:44 Energy Fields And Signaling29:39 Telepathic Kids Community30:49 Growing Up Then vs Now31:19 Allergies and Healing Wins32:23 Doctor Fear and DIY Health35:15 Building a Health Advisory Board35:58 Collagen Science and Results39:14 Bone Broth and Guarantees40:28 Shilajit Gummies for Minerals42:25 Saffron Happy Drops Mood44:32 Colostrum for Immunity and Hair46:32 Organify Product Rundown51:09 Discount Code and Wrap Up——— This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional!________________________________________Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey!https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resourcesCheck out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) -  https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/coursesMy free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes:https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJIFree Webinar on Light & Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinarGet Early Access to Podcast Episodes & my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free -  https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true