122. Dr. Ann Shippy: How Women Over 40 Are Getting Pregnant Naturally (The Science They're Not Telling You)
Thu Feb 05 2026
What if everything you've been told about fertility and age is wrong?
Dr. Ann Shippy — Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician, functional medicine pioneer, former IBM engineer, and author of the new book The Preconception Revolution (foreword by Dr. Mark Hyman) — joins Raj to shatter the myths keeping couples stuck in fear and share what the science actually says about getting pregnant naturally, even in your 40s.
In this episode, you'll discover:
How a 47-year-old patient conceived naturally after just 3 months of preparationWhy infertility might be a blessing in disguise — and what your body is really telling youThe shocking way trauma rewrites the DNA of your sperm and eggs through epigeneticsWhy your mitochondrial DNA doesn't age the way you've been told it doesHow men with zero sperm count have gone on to have multiple children naturallyThe conversations couples avoid that could be the key to calling in the soul of their childWhy self-love is the single most important fertility protocol — according to scienceWhat the "new souls" coming in are here to do and why they need strong, prepared bodies
It's not too late. Whether you're in your 30s and planning ahead or in your 40s wondering if the window has closed — this episode will change how you think about fertility, family, and the incredible power you have to shape the health of future generations. Press play and let this one land in your heart.
Connect with Dr. Shippy:
Website:https://annshippymd.com/
https://everybabywell.com/
Instagram: @annshippymd
Connect with Raj:
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Newsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/
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Instagram: @raj_jana
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBP
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_jana
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What if everything you've been told about fertility and age is wrong? Dr. Ann Shippy — Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician, functional medicine pioneer, former IBM engineer, and author of the new book The Preconception Revolution (foreword by Dr. Mark Hyman) — joins Raj to shatter the myths keeping couples stuck in fear and share what the science actually says about getting pregnant naturally, even in your 40s. In this episode, you'll discover: How a 47-year-old patient conceived naturally after just 3 months of preparationWhy infertility might be a blessing in disguise — and what your body is really telling youThe shocking way trauma rewrites the DNA of your sperm and eggs through epigeneticsWhy your mitochondrial DNA doesn't age the way you've been told it doesHow men with zero sperm count have gone on to have multiple children naturallyThe conversations couples avoid that could be the key to calling in the soul of their childWhy self-love is the single most important fertility protocol — according to scienceWhat the "new souls" coming in are here to do and why they need strong, prepared bodies It's not too late. Whether you're in your 30s and planning ahead or in your 40s wondering if the window has closed — this episode will change how you think about fertility, family, and the incredible power you have to shape the health of future generations. Press play and let this one land in your heart. Connect with Dr. Shippy: Website:https://annshippymd.com/ https://everybabywell.com/ Instagram: @annshippymd Connect with Raj: Liber8: www.liber8.health/program Newsletter – Sign up here: https://www.rajjana.com/staygrounded/ Website: http://www.rajjana.com/ Instagram: @raj_jana iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/rs/podcast/stay-grounded-with-raj-jana/id1318038490 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22Hrw6VWfnUSI45lw8LJBP YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raj_jana Legal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.