#137: Things We Wish We Knew Before IVF About Infertility - With Dr. Leah’s Husband, Mike Gordon

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What if the world really was rigged in your favor, even when your fertility journey feels impossible?



In this episode, Dr.Leah sits down with her husband, Mike, to unpack their six-year journey through severe male factor infertility that eventually led them to IVF. Mike shares the raw truths and lessons he wishes every man knew before stepping into this process, from the mindset that kept him grounded to the habits and testing that changed everything.

They get real about the hardest moments, the difference between fighting and surrendering, and the mindset shift that made the impossible feel bearable. It’s not a how-to guide, it’s a story about meaning, surrender, and what it really takes to stay connected through the storm.

Because… sometimes the only way forward is trusting that even this is happening for you.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[04:52] Why viewing life as “rigged in your favor” can shift infertility grief into gratitude

[08:03] The critical balance between fighting for answers and surrendering control

[09:39] Why avoiding testing keeps men stuck in ego instead of empowered

[12:38] How releasing judgment and embracing IVF with excitement changes the experience

[14:28] Everyday toxins that quietly damage testosterone and sperm quality

[20:28] The truth about EMFs and keeping phones in your pockets

[22:32] Which supplements and detox tools actually matter for men’s sperm health

[37:22] The difference between ejaculated and immature sperm can determine IVF success

[43:47] The important lesson their six-year journey revealed about finding meaning in struggle

Resources Mentioned:

Peter Sage Academy | Website

Needed – Men’s Fertility Line | Website

Good Clean Love Lubricants | Website

Coconu – Water-Based or Oil-Based Lubricant | Website

Yes – Organic Lubricant | Website

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Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram

Dr. Leah Gordon | Website

Womanhood Wellness | Website

Find more from Dr. Morgan:

Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram

Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website

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