Today we explore the connection between feminine power, fertility, pregnancy, longevity, and thriving relationships. Our guest is the esteemed Dr. Marina Straszak‑Suri—OBGYN, Assistant Professor, and functional medicine advocate—who brings over 30 years of experience to help women and couples understand how optimizing fertility is not just about conception: it’s about vitality, partnership, and life span. Dr Marina OBGYN
Dr. Marina walks us through how egg quality and fertility span are deeply rooted in overall health: lifestyle, hormones, nutrition, environmental exposures, and sleep. We hear actionable strategies for women to preserve fertility without pressure, but rather with power—taking care of body and mind now to enable future readiness.
But fertility is only one half of the story. We also dive into how couples can build a longer, healthier life together—sharing habits, supporting each other, aligning goals around health, purpose and legacy. Because when both partners are committed to thriving—not just surviving—they unlock a deeper, co-creative energy.
What you’ll take away from this episode:
Clear understanding of how egg health reflects overall health and how to extend the fertility window.
Key lifestyle shifts (nutrition, sleep, stress, toxins) that boost not only fertility, but long-term vitality.
Ways couples can align their health and wellness journeys to stay connected, energetic, and purpose-driven.
Mindsets for embracing fertility as an empowering chapter and aging as an opportunity for growth—not decline.
Whether you’re planning for children now, considering future timelines, or simply want to rejuvenate your health and partnership for the long-haul—this episode offers hope, clarity, and momentum.
Visit Dr. Marina’s site at www.drmarinaobgyn.com to explore her holistic fertility approach, resources, and book “Optimize Your Fertility Naturally.”
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Tune in, subscribe, and let’s grow healthier, longer, and more connected—together.
00:00 Start
00:27 Intro to guest
00:49 Who is Dr. Marina?
05:02 The average age for women
07:04 The Golkilocks principle
09:18 What about men?
13:09 The dirty dozen
18:18 Testosterone
22:10 GMOs
27:32 Environmental factors
33:35 Losing muscle
39:50 Managing stress
44:38 Egg quality
48:20 Nutrition and genetics
55:41 The end