What if infertility isn’t a broken body… but a disconnected one? In this episode, Blyss and Stu sit down with integrative fertility expert Emily Marson to challenge everything you’ve been told about conception, IVF, and what it actually means to “optimize” the body for pregnancy. From the forgotten intelligence of the body to the overreach of modern fertility medicine, this conversation pulls back the curtain on why more intervention isn’t always the answer, and what happens when you start working with physiology instead of overriding it. About Emily: Emily Marson is the Founder and CEO of Aphrodite Fertility Acupuncture, a San Diego–based integrative fertility clinic specializing in root-cause infertility, acupuncture for IVF, cycle syncing, and hormonal regulation through Chinese medicine and holistic care. Her team supports women who feel stuck, discouraged, or failed by conventional fertility approaches alone. Emily’s work blends Traditional Chinese Medicine with evidence-informed fertility and pregnancy care, functional and lifestyle-based strategies, and a deep understanding of the full arch of womanhood - from cycle to fertility, to pregnancy and postpartum. Her mission is to improve women's health by giving women personalized care, and a structured path forward toward a healthy pregnancy and beyond. Instagram: @aphroditefertility Website: aphroditefertility.com E-mail: info@aphroditeacupuncture.com References: In Memory of Suzannah Weening GoFund me for Suzannah: https://gofund.me/31b9a66bd Book: The last in vitro, by Dr. Francisco Güell Discussed in This Episode Why doctors treat body parts, not people The physiology behind acupuncture IVF vs. Physiology: Control vs. Coordination Why Fertility Rates Are Dropping Acupuncture for Men What Acupuncture Can Do in Pregnancy The Hidden Risks of IVF Integrative fertility as the bridge back to physiology Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care This show is supported by WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order, or wenatal.com/birthinginstinctswnp for the new Protein + offer. LMNT | Got to lmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with any order Christian Hypnobirthing | Go to christianhypnobirthing.com and use the code BI50 for 50% off the first three months of your monthly subscription. Restorative Roots | Go to restorativeroots.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to get $20 off Girls Who Know | Go to girlswhoknow.com and use code INSTINCTS for 15% off Connect with Dr. Stu and Blyss Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcast Instagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyss Website: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.com Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands