#41. Male Fertility/Infertility
Tue Feb 03 2026
In this episode, Katherine dives deep into male fertility and sperm health through the lens of Chinese medicine. She explains why healthy sperm isn’t just about numbers or motility, but about the overall balance of energy, blood, nourishment, rest, and emotional health in the body.
From kidney yin and yang to liver qi and digestion, this episode breaks down what men actually need to build strong, healthy sperm—and why so many modern habits quietly work against fertility. Katherine also unpacks the emotional and stress-related patterns she sees again and again in male fertility cases, and why healing goes far beyond supplements or lab results.
Themes:
You’ll learn practical, foundational ways to support male fertility, including:
What kidney yin and yang really mean for sperm count, motility, and ejaculation
Why sperm health depends on blood, hydration, and digestion
How stress, anxiety, and unprocessed emotions directly impact erections, ejaculation, and sperm quality
Why coffee is one of the most depleting habits for male fertility
The importance of warm, cooked foods (and why smoothies, salads, and protein shakes fall short)
How overtraining, excessive sweating, and dehydration harm sperm health
The role of rest, sleep, and balanced movement in rebuilding reproductive energy
Why feeling emotions—rather than suppressing or “managing” them—is essential for fertility
How long-standing beliefs around work, achievement, and worth create chronic stress in the body
Connect with Katherine
🍃 Instagram: @katherine_rohland🍃 Website: manhattanmedicinewoman.com🍃 Fertility Consult: https://ManhattanMedicineWoman.as.me/...🍃 Membership: https://www.manhattanmedicinewoman.co...
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In this episode, Katherine dives deep into male fertility and sperm health through the lens of Chinese medicine. She explains why healthy sperm isn’t just about numbers or motility, but about the overall balance of energy, blood, nourishment, rest, and emotional health in the body. From kidney yin and yang to liver qi and digestion, this episode breaks down what men actually need to build strong, healthy sperm—and why so many modern habits quietly work against fertility. Katherine also unpacks the emotional and stress-related patterns she sees again and again in male fertility cases, and why healing goes far beyond supplements or lab results. Themes: You’ll learn practical, foundational ways to support male fertility, including: What kidney yin and yang really mean for sperm count, motility, and ejaculation Why sperm health depends on blood, hydration, and digestion How stress, anxiety, and unprocessed emotions directly impact erections, ejaculation, and sperm quality Why coffee is one of the most depleting habits for male fertility The importance of warm, cooked foods (and why smoothies, salads, and protein shakes fall short) How overtraining, excessive sweating, and dehydration harm sperm health The role of rest, sleep, and balanced movement in rebuilding reproductive energy Why feeling emotions—rather than suppressing or “managing” them—is essential for fertility How long-standing beliefs around work, achievement, and worth create chronic stress in the body Connect with Katherine 🍃 Instagram: @katherine_rohland🍃 Website: manhattanmedicinewoman.com🍃 Fertility Consult: https://ManhattanMedicineWoman.as.me/...🍃 Membership: https://www.manhattanmedicinewoman.co...