# The IVF Racket, Silent Endometriosis & NAPRO Technology: What the Fertility Industry Isn't Telling You | Illie Balaj

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Podcast: [The Art of Being Well](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-art-of-being-well-1367982)
Published: 2026-05-28T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Illie Balaj - founder of Healthillie and one of the most relatable voices in the wellness space - joins Dr. Will Cole for a conversation that covers everything from the Kellogg's artificial dye protest to two years of navigating an unexplained fertility journey. They talk about the tribal pushback that followed the food dye movement, why the dietary guidelines function more as a lobbying tool than a public health document, the SNAP junk food debate, and how to stay grounded on the biohacking spectrum without going neurotic. Illie also shares her experience with the conventional IVF model, how she found a NAPRO technology doctor who actually looked at her labs, why silent endometriosis may be behind far more fertility struggles than anyone is talking about, and the tools - neurofeedback, adrenal cocktails, homeopathy - that have made this season manageable. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast . Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY.COM/WILLCOLE ! Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/willcole for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Go to weareohho.com and use my code WILLCOLE for 20% off your order - ships straight to your door! Get 20% off at BUBS Naturals by using code WILLCOLE at checkout! BUBSNaturals.com !   Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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