Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast
By: Caitlin Estes
Language: en-us
Categories: Health, Fitness, Alternative, Religion, Spirituality, Christianity, Sexuality
Top 2.5% ranked natural fertility podcast with short episodes that empower women in their health decisions, family planning options, fertility treatments and more, while honoring the deep connection between faith and fertility. Host, Caitlin Estes, uses her extensive experience as a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner to educate you on all things natural fertility, while interviewing trusted medical professionals (like those trained in NaProTechnology) and real world clients who demonstrate that anyone can see their fertility journey transformed by exploring natural fertility options.
Episodes
Ep. 201: Why is Creighton better than basal body temp or others? (Listener Question)
Jan 09, 2026In today's episode, Caitlin answers a question submitted by one of our listeners: Why is the Creighton Model System more useful than basal body temperature based methods?
She gives an overview of the main differences between the methods, including the reproductive biomarkers observed and the different information they provide, as well as the unique benefits of the cervical-mucus only fertility appreciation method, the Creighton Model System.
If you're trying to decide which fertility awareness method to use for women's health care or natural family planning use, this episode is designed for you! If you're curious ab...
Duration: 00:15:51Ep. 200: Step by Step Gameplan for Starting a Fertility Awareness Method/NFP in 2026
Jan 02, 2026Learning a Fertility Awareness Method can feel intimidating, which is why having a step-by-step game plan for starting NFP can help so much. If you're looking to begin learning the Creighton Model System or any other cycle tracking method, this episode is meant to walk you through what you need to do before beginning. We discuss how long it takes to learn, what is helpful when things get difficult, how to find the right instructor, and more.
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
Ep. 34: Is Contraception a Faithful Choice for Christians?<...
Duration: 00:17:36Ep. 199: Cradled in Glass, IVF documentary with filmmaker Savannah Crossfield
Dec 26, 2025Filmmaker Savannah Crossfield is exploring some of the ethical, medical, and legal complications of IVF in her documentary, Cradled in Glass. She was inspired by the frozen embryos across the world and hopes to shed light on some of the topics not always shared with couples before they begin the process. While everyone lands in different places in regards to ethical and moral solutions for IVF, the conversation is one worth having for all of us.
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences but does discuss IVF in detail.
GUEST BIO: <...
Duration: 00:16:59Ep. 198: OB put her on *3* birth controls instead of healing her hormonal problem
Dec 19, 2025Arianna knew something wasn't right with her cycle, but when she went to her doctor, they just prescribed birth control. It didn't work. So they added a second form of birth control. Then, a third! Without ever getting to the underlying issue causing the issue in the first place. Finally, she had had enough. The journey she took from that point is an inspiration to us all. I know you'll enjoy this episode with fellow FCP, Arianna Bañuelos.
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for most audiences but does mention pregnancy loss and trauma.
Ep. 197: Natural Birth Control for the Postpartum Season, with Laura Ducote
Dec 12, 2025After you deliver a baby, the hormonal changes don't stop. For many women, navigating those postpartum months is challenging on its own, but add in the daunting return of fertility and things can feel overwhelming. How can we approach these unique seasons? What are our options? Is there any way to know whether or not we're fertile before the first period returns? In this episode, Caitlin chats with NaProTechnology trained Family Nurse Practitioner, Laura Ducote, to discuss the influence of fear during these postpartum months and ways to educate and empower yourself to plan your family naturally and confidently--even...
Duration: 00:19:22Ep. 196: My Wife Wants to Use Natural Family Planning: A Primer Episode for Husbands (and Fiancés)
Dec 05, 2025Is your wife or fiancée interested in using natural family planning or a fertility awareness method? If so, this episode is a basic introduction of :
how fertility awareness methods functionhow effective they are for family planninghow you can participate in the learning process and beyond one method worth exploring due to its effectiveness and health benefits.(Women interested in using NFP or FABM -- send this episode on to the man in your life who you'd like to introduce to the topic!)
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
Ep. 195: Strength Training for Healthy Hormones, with Nate Johnson
Nov 28, 2025Is there a difference between strength training and general exercise? And does it matter for your reproductive health and balancing hormones? Professional Strength Trainer, Nate Johnson, says YES. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of strength training for women and explore the differences in training and outcomes for women vs men. We explore what makes strength training impactful and, spoiler alert, it's NOT bodybuilding or extreme body manipulation. (Phew!) I hope you enjoy the episode!
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
GUEST BIO: When Nate isn't hanging out w...
Duration: 00:18:15Ep. 194: Crafting your Women's Health Dream Team, with Chiara Estes
Nov 21, 2025When it comes to women's health, why could you possibly need more than an OBGYN?? Well, there are a few reasons! In today's episode, I sit down with Registered Dietitian and Woven friend, Chiara Estes (no relation), to discuss the importance of your own personal "dream team" when addressing your reproductive health as a whole. We even talk through several mutual clients and how our different specialties worked together to provide demonstrable change for them. This episode was FUN and I think you'll enjoy the behind-the-scenes look at women's health from a broader, more empowering perspective.
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Duration: 00:18:40Ep. 193: Releasing rigidity & embracing curiosity for your cycles, fertility, and beautiful female body, with client, Kelley (Part 2)
Nov 14, 2025Kelley, a Woven client and Mental Health Counselor, joined me today to talk about her journey working with Woven Natural Fertility Care to make sense of her cycles and the effects of PCOS, but the conversation took a truly meaningful turn as we talked about the significance of understanding our mental, physical, and spiritual creation and how that impacts how we understand our female design. It was so rich that we've broken the episode into two parts so you wouldn't miss out on it. We explore the role of faith, the impact of mental health, the daily effects of...
Duration: 00:12:48Ep. 192: Releasing rigidity & embracing curiosity for your cycles, fertility, and beautiful female body, with client, Kelley (Part 1)
Nov 07, 2025Kelley, a Woven client and Mental Health Counselor, joined me today to talk about her journey working with Woven Natural Fertility Care to make sense of her cycles and the effects of PCOS, but the conversation took a truly meaningful turn as we talked about the significance of understanding our mental, physical, and spiritual creation and how that impacts how we understand our female design. It was so rich that we've broken the episode into two parts so you wouldn't miss out on it. We explore the role of faith, the impact of mental health, the daily effects of...
Duration: 00:17:14Ep. 191: Infertility is More Than a Medical Term, with Paula
Oct 31, 2025Infertility is more than a medical symptom; it affects every aspect of your life. For Paula Gallagher, it impacted her sense of self, her conception of God, her vision for her future, and her idea of family. A decade later, her struggle has become her ministry as she walks alongside women in the midst of infertility. This episode touches on her own story and the aspects of struggling to conceive that are often the hardest. But it doesn't end without hope. She shares the peace that God provided when it made no sense, and how that peace sustains her...
Duration: 00:18:55Ep. 190: Unblocking Fallopian Tubes for Natural Conception with Dr. Naomi Whittaker
Oct 24, 2025Did you know that blocked fallopian tubes can be UNBLOCKED? Very often, women who discover blocked fallopian tubes during an HSG hear that their only option is to go on to IVF, but that's not the only path forward. There are actually ways to restore the healthy function of blocked tubes through a very simple procedure. Dr. Naomi Whittaker joins us today to talk about this easy approach and give you helpful information as you advocate for your own care! In this episode, she discusses:
· The limited amount of information available as to why tubes get blocked and...
Duration: 00:19:58Ep. 189: Low Dose Naltrexone for PMS, Endo, PCOS, and more with Restorative Reproductive Medicine CNM Ashley Jensen
Oct 17, 2025Have you heard of LDN or Low Dose Naltrexone? It's gaining popularity after several studies revealed its support for reproductive health issues like PMS, PMDD, endometriosis, and infertility. Today's episode with NaProTechnology trained nurse midwife, Ashley Jensen, discusses what it is, why it's effective, how it works, and whether you should ask your doctor about it for your own use. She also discusses common side effects, other benefits outside of the reproductive realm, and other options you can try before LDN or other medications.
This episode discusses:
what LDN ishow LDN works and what makes it ef... Duration: 00:18:27Ep. 188: Advocating for holistic PCOS care with client, Lexi
Oct 10, 2025NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
GUEST BIO: Lexi is the wife to her husband, Brandon, whom she's been married to for about 10 years. And she's the mother of two children, ages three and three months.
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES:
Ep. 178: Dealing with PCOS as a single woman, with Jen
Ep. 152: Do PCOS cycles work with fertility awareness methods?
Ep. 128: Healing irregular cycles and reversing PCOS -- Emily's story
Ep. 20: Nutrition for PCOS with Tracy Mann, RD
Ep. 19...
Duration: 00:19:44Ep. 187: Stuck in frustration about women's health or your fertility journey? You may be in the learning zone.
Oct 03, 2025Women's health can cause a lot of frustration. Whether you're displeased with your birth control, upset that you haven't figured out the cause of your symptoms, or you're in the midst of learning a new fertility awareness method, it can be tough. Today's episode is about these frustrations and how we can use them to our advantage to make progress, what it takes, and how to make it easier along the way. These frustrations aren't just annoyances, they can help us get to a better place in our own women's healthcare--if we know how to make the most of the...
Duration: 00:17:15Ep. 186: Foolproof Game Plan for Stopping Birth Control and Restoring Your Healthy Cycle, with Dr. Monica Minjeur, Restorative Reproductive Medicine
Sep 26, 2025If you're looking to quit birth control, you'll want to make sure to do so safely. Does it matter when you stop taking it? What do you need to do before hand? What can you expect when you stop taking the birth control pill? We invited OBGYN, Dr. Monica Minjeur, to share her top tips, including her key advice: make a plan before you quit. She walks through making a solid plan and what to consider.
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
GUEST BIO: Dr. Monica Minjeur is the f...
Duration: 00:18:01Ep. 185: Getting the Most out of Your Creighton FABM Chart at the Doctor's Office, with Laura Ducote
Sep 19, 2025Did you know your cycle charting or cycle tracking can actually help your OBGYN? Cycle charting (through a formal fertility awareness based method) not only helps you identify your window of fertility when you're trying to get pregnant (or avoid pregnancy), but some can also highlight reproductive health issues. Your chart can reveal signs and concerns that help your OBGYN narrow down how to investigate, diagnose, and treat these underlying health issues. In today's episode, we talk with Nurse Practitioner, Laura Ducote, who's trained in NaProTechnology (a restorative reproductive medicine approach) to hear how to make your cycle charting...
Duration: 00:18:48Ep. 184: Learning to Thrive When Unexpectedly Childless, with Elizabeth Tiglau-Guss
Sep 12, 2025Guest, Elizabeth Tiglau-Guss, opens her heart to us in today's episode to share about her fertility journey. After marrying her husband later in life, they pursued assisted reproductive technology and adoption, but ultimately remained childless. She shares the grief of her journey and how they've come to the point where they feel they are thriving instead of merely surviving. We appreciate Elizabeth's honesty and willingness to share on the show! Caitlin had the privilege of being on Elizabeth's podcast, By Chance Avenue: Redefining Life Without Children on 4. 8. 25.
NOTE: Appropriate for all audiences but does include conv...
Duration: 00:18:54Ep. 183: Natural conception after unsuccessful IUIs and years of infertility, with Woven client, Amanda
Sep 05, 2025Amanda and her husband had tried everything but IVF on their road to try to conceive. After failed IUIs and no known diagnosis beyond unexplained infertility, they felt stuck and frustrated. Amanda had had cycle issues for years, but had always used birth control to suppress symptoms. Now, it seemed like they could be contributing to their infertility. A friend reached out with a different option and a new perspective: restorative reproductive healthcare. The rest is history. Hear Amanda's story of natural conception and a healthy pregnancy after infertility and failed assisted reproductive technology treatments!
NOTE: Appropriate...
Duration: 00:19:52Ep. 182: Why are women still complaining about birth control??
Aug 29, 2025Why do women seem to be so fed up with birth control? I mean, they should just be grateful not to be pregnant, right? Wrong. Recently, a client sent me an article where researchers question the experience of women on birth control and I just had to respond. Maybe your own side effects and experiences have been doubted? Maybe you've been told it's all in your head? Well, that is unacceptable and today's episode dives into why. In this episode we talk about:
Birth control aspects that women most often complain aboutWhat some medical professionals say about birth c... Duration: 00:13:18Ep. 181: Cycle Health for Single Women
Aug 22, 2025Do single women who aren’t trying to get pregnant need to worry about women’s health? Fertility? If you’re not trying to get pregnant, do periods matter? Hormones? All of it? The answer is YES! They matter for a multitude of reasons that you may or may not have heard. The health and wellness of single women is just as important as women who are married or trying to get pregnant. In a world focused on birth control until you’re trying to conceive, it can be a bit confusing. In this episode, hear
the role of reprod... Duration: 00:12:25Ep. 180: Preventing Period Shame in Young Girls with Dr. Julia Sadusky
Aug 15, 2025Here at Woven Well, we are all about empowering women — but what about young girls? Absolutely! In today’s episode, host Caitlin Estes chats with Dr. Julia Sadusky about how to talk to young girls about puberty, periods, and sexuality. We talk about how to have early conversations (and how early to start them), what to cover vs not cover, and how conversations with trusted women can build confidence, normalize periods, improve body image, and empower young girls to embrace God’s design for their bodies! We also talk about some parenting resources provided by Dr. Julia.
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Duration: 00:19:18Ep. 179: Could undiagnosed autoimmunity affect my fertility? with functional and osteopathic physician, Dr. Mary Davis
Aug 08, 2025What if your menstrual cycle is sending you signals about your overall health? Dr. Mary Davis joins us to talk about how undiagnosed autoimmune issues can impact our periods, fertility, and overall women’s health (not just our overall health and wellness)! As a functional medicine and osteopathic physician, she often works with complex, chronic illness. She believes it’s important to focus on preconception health and address ongoing issues like inflammation and Hashimoto’s disease (a common autoimmune disorder) with holistic care. She offers a unique opinion and I’m grateful she took the time to join us to share...
Duration: 00:18:20Ep. 178: Dealing with PCOS as a single woman, with Jen
Aug 01, 2025Single ladies with menstrual cycle issues aren’t given much time and attention. “If you’re not trying to get pregnant, it’s not worth treating.” This is what Jen heard when she complained of long, irregular cycles and frustrating symptoms. She suspected PCOS, but getting a good diagnosis and treatment was harder than she thought. She believed she deserved excellent care NOW before she was ready to conceive and so she went in search of it. Jen shares her story of the transforming power of using cycle tracking to get to the next level of fertility education and women’s he...
Duration: 00:18:43Ep. 177: 5 hacks to balance hormones fast, with Dr. Kela Smith
Jul 25, 2025When it comes to balancing reproductive hormones, it’s hard to know where to start. There are so many things that impact our women’s health and wellness. I’ve invited Dr. Kela Smith, a holistic integrative fertility and hormone doctor, to share 5 effective strategies for balancing women's hormones. Dr. Kela shares her personal journey with infertility and the foundational principles she developed to help women achieve hormonal balance.. We discuss her top 5 suggestions, her unique “puzzle method” for addressing underlying health issues, and the importance of honoring the whole person (and not just their physical health). This is the perfec...
Duration: 00:16:35Ep. 176: What stress is doing to us (and our cycles)
Jul 18, 2025Can we talk about stress? We all have it, but do we all know how it can affect our cycles and reproductive health? It’s so common that we underestimate the influence it has on our lives. Without this knowledge, we’re stuck feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and confused. Today’s episode dives into how to recognize stress, ways to reduce it, and when to honor it.
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
Ready to learn the Creighton Model System? Now's the perfect time! You can register for the next upcomi...
Duration: 00:14:42Ep. 175: Gut health, blood sugar, and hormone balance, with Rita Johnson, NTP
Jul 11, 2025Did you know that gut health and blood sugar affect your reproductive hormones? Did you know that Creighton model cycle charting can point to digestive health issues and glucose/insulin irregularities? Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Rita Johnson, packs this episode full of stories, explanations, and practical tips that help us all notice the connection and prioritize our health through the things we eat each day. You will love hearing from her!
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
Guest Bio: Rita Johnson is a wife and mother to 5, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, an...
Duration: 00:19:12Ep. 174: Faith over fear during pregnancy and labor, with Laura Ducote
Jul 04, 2025A positive pregnancy test comes with a tidal wave of emotions and, sometimes, fears. Will everything be okay? How will we afford this? What if something happens? New struggles emerge as you approach labor and delivery. Can I do this? How will I handle the experience? What if something goes wrong? While these may seem like practical questions about pregnancy and delivery, they are also deeply spiritual in nature. Will God be with me? Can I trust God with this pregnancy? Laura and I discuss some of our deepest pregnancy fears and how we encounter God's peace and comfort...
Duration: 00:19:06Ep. 173: Naturally healing hormonal acne without birth control with Maddie
Jun 27, 2025Pimples aren't just for teenagers, especially when they are caused by hormones. Women struggling with hormonal acne are often given one option and one option only: birth control. But what if you don't want to use birth control? What if you want to get to the root of the problem? Is it possible? Is there a solution for hormonal acne? These were the questions our client Maddie faced after years of acne struggles and very few answers. She joins us to share her honest story of deciding to come off of birth control and seek healing for acne that h...
Duration: 00:19:30Ep. 172: What causes vaginismus and how pain free intimacy is possible for all, with Jess Seitz, OT
Jun 20, 2025Painful intercourse is a horrible experience for many reasons (especially when you're told to just relax or that it's all in your head...). Our guest today, Occupational Therapist Jess Seitz, shares how she uses her degree and personal experience overcoming 8 years of vaginismus to walk women through healing. This isn't just for the married ladies, though, but any woman experiencing pain inserting a tampon, having a pelvic exam, etc. She discusses the keys to success, including addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual influences that have an impact. If you experience pain, stinging, burning, pressure, or discomfort and...
Duration: 00:17:16Ep. 171: The New Reproductive Rights (and why women deserve them)
Jun 13, 2025When it comes to reproductive rights, we often think of birth control and abortion -- maybe even IVF in more recent days. But are those things truly the pinnacle of women's health? Or is there more available to us? This episode explores how a perspective shift on women's empowerment could have the power to change the fertility education, healthcare advocacy, and confidence of generations of women to come.
NOTE: This episode may not be appropriate for all audiences; it does use terms like intercourse and references issues like abortion.
Other episodes you mi...
Duration: 00:18:39Ep. 170: Estrogen’s major impact on physical strength and long term health, with Laura Ducote
Jun 06, 2025We tend to think of women's health as it relates to getting pregnant, not physical health or even health later on in life, but Caitlin and Laura sit down to discuss how estrogen impacts everything from bone health to cognitive function, and why it's vital for both reproductive and overall well-being. We talk about natural ways to improve estrogen levels (like weight-bearing exercises) and how maintaining healthy estrogen levels can protect us well into our later years. Whether you're in your 20s or approaching menopause, this episode offers valuable information on how to support your health through every stage...
Duration: 00:18:46Ep. 169: Doc took med student off birth control weeks before her wedding...how she handled it successfully (and peacefully!)
May 30, 2025Imagine being weeks out from your wedding and your doctor telling you you have to stop your birth control immediately. How terrifying! Not only is your health a concern, but what about the honeymoon?? How will you not get pregnant (if that's not your goal)? This is what happened to Robyn when she was still in medical school and just weeks away from marrying her husband. Full of questions, she transitioned to fertility awareness and shares with us how this deeply (and positively) impacted her life, her marriage, and her view of her fertility!
NOTE: T...
Duration: 00:19:27Ep.168: Mental + emotional changes on birth control that are not okay, with Grace
May 23, 2025We're told birth control is safe and effective and side effects should be temporary, but what happens when that's not our experience? How can we know what's a side effect from birth control vs unrelated? Doctors often evaluate physical side effects like bleeding or cramping, but mental and emotional side effects are just as important to our quality of life! Today Caitlin and Grace chat about the mental and emotional side effects she and others have experienced on birth control.
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for most audiences, but does reference libido.
Gu...
Duration: 00:19:31Ep.167: Pregnancy is possible with low AMH levels with restorative reproductive physician Dr. Codruta Pandaleche
May 16, 2025The first thing many doctors do when a couple is struggling to get pregnant is run some lab work. AMH is a common lab run that suggests your "egg count" and is often interpreted as your future ability to get pregnant successfully. Dr. Codruta Pandaleche, a restorative reproductive physician previously working with THE leading RRM clinic in the world (NeoFertility in Ireland), shares why AMH is NOT a predictor of fertility. If your doctor is telling you you need to pursue IVF because of low AMH levels, listen to this episode first and share it with your friends! AMH...
Duration: 00:19:32Ep. 166: How balancing minerals transforms your period and fertility, with Tori Black
May 09, 2025When thinking about women's health, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. Tori Black is a Hair & Tissue Mineral Analysis tech who helps her clients focus on the foundational aspects of our body's building blocks, which affect every system of our bodies. In this episode, she talks about what HTMA is, how it can help prioritize where to begin, and what it can reveal.
GUEST BIO:
Tori is a registered nurse, Mercier Therapist, and fertility coach with a passion for helping couples struggling with unexplained infertility find answers and proven strategies to...
Duration: 00:19:20Ep. 165: Using a Fertility Awareness Method on your honeymoon??
May 02, 2025Weddings are the start of so many new, wonderful things -- and it's also the first time you and your spouse have the possibility of having a baby! There's so much to consider. This episode explores some of the main questions related to using a natural birth control system on your honeymoon!
Will a fertility awareness method actually work for us on our honeymoon? How far before our wedding should we begin learning one? What if my cycle is different the month we get married? Will the stress of the wedding impact our ability to use a form of n... Duration: 00:09:31Ep. 164: Insulin Resistance impacts more than your fertility and its affecting younger women -- what can you do?
Apr 25, 2025Insulin resistance is increasing in the American population especially (and surprisingly) among young women. Is this just women with PCOS? Can you have it if you don't have pre-diabetes? Can you have insulin resistance without weight concerns? Laura and I tackle this topic because it impacts so many women -- their overall health, women's health, cycles issues and infertility. We talk about how insulin resistance can impact ovulation, why balance between insulin and glucose is so important, lifestyle changes that can help, and how to know when lifestyle changes aren't doing enough.
Chapters
Introduction t... Duration: 00:19:33Ep. 163: Healthy pregnancy in 3 cycles after being told IVF was her only hope, with Loren
Apr 18, 2025Loren struggled to conceive and was told IVF was her best hope. Thankfully, that wasn't the case. But it took a lot of courage -- and investigation -- on her part to find out exactly what she and her husband needed. Today, she joins us to share her story with our listeners in order to provide hope and encouragement along the way.
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences, but does reference IVF, infertility, and pregnancy loss.
Show links:
Ep. 64: Unexplained InfertilityEp. 96: Theological Considerations with IVFEp. 122: IVF Alternatives for fr... Duration: 00:18:53Ep. 162: How to preserve your fertility (no egg freezing required!)
Apr 11, 2025There are ways to preserve your fertility without freezing your eggs! This is good news, because egg freezing is expensive (both the procedure and the storage!), invasive, uncomfortable, and -- unfortunately -- no guarantee of future pregnancy. Today's episode gives you practical suggestions for how to naturally preserve your fertility without egg freezing or any other artificial reproductive techniques. Any woman can make use of egg freezing alternatives!
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
Helpful links:
Harvard study on lowering dementia risk by walking.Egg Freezing ProcessFish oil Improving and p... Duration: 00:15:07Ep. 161: A restorative reproductive physician's top Women's Health supplements, with Dr. Amy Hogan
Apr 04, 2025Dr. Amy Hogan has been in the women's health field for many years and strives to optimize and preserve female fertility through a holistic approach and restorative, NaProTechnology focused care. She joins us on the podcast to share her recommendations for the TOP supplements she recommends for women's health. She doesn't just give us names, she explains why they are so critical to balancing hormones, optimal quality of life, and more -- and shares some fascinating research studies along the way! If you're looking to narrow down the number of supplements you need to take for women's health needs...
Duration: 00:18:10Ep. 160: What every college student should know about women's health with Grace
Mar 28, 2025I can't tell you how often I hear: "I wish I had known this when I was in college!" Those years of a woman's life are SO significant for relationships, life direction, career choices, etc, but often they FALL FLAT when it comes to becoming more educated and empowered about women's health. We want to change that. College students NEED this information, regardless of their relationship status or family planning goals. Women deserve to know it simply because they are women! So I invited a good friend of the show, Grace Beasley, to chat about the things we think...
Duration: 00:19:58Ep. 159: Nagging uncertainty about birth control revealed undiagnosed health issues, Courtney's story
Mar 21, 2025Courtney was on birth control to prevent pregnancy when she and her husband got married, but had a nagging suspicion that it may not be the best choice for her health or her marriage. After her friend shared with her about Woven Natural Fertility Care, she began a new journey -- but had no idea all that she would discover! Courtney was surprised by all that there was to discover about her health and quality of life, and thanks the Creighton Model System for empowering her and restoring her health!
00:00 Empowering Women Through Connection
01:46 Courtney's Journey w...
Ep. 158: The 3 biggest mistakes when using fertility awareness methods
Mar 14, 2025I’ve been in the fertility awareness field for 8 years as a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner and I know exactly what makes a fertility awareness client successful — and what causes them the most problems. I’ve thought back over my years of teaching and narrowed it down to the 3 biggest mistakes you could make when using a fertility awareness method. If you’re new to fertility awareness or an old pro looking to be more successful with it, this episode is for you!
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
Episode Links:
Client Stor... Duration: 00:14:26Ep. 157: Is the Copper IUD the best non-hormonal birth control for me? with Rick Fischer
Mar 07, 2025Copper IUDs (commonly the Paragard IUD) are the #1 OBGYN prescribed non-hormonal form of birth control, but that doesn't mean it's the right choice for everyone. It's important to make informed decisions about what type of birth control you use and to be aware of any and all side effects and risks before you use it. Mineral and Copper expert, Rick Fischer, joins us today to talk about the effects a Copper IUD can have on a woman physically and mentally and provides the information you deserve to know as you make your decision. Knowing how commonly the...
Duration: 00:19:54Ep. 156: Using DHEA to naturally increase hormones & fertility, with Laura Ducote
Feb 28, 2025DHEA is a bit of a secret weapon when dealing with estrogen and progesterone deficiency. If you're looking to naturally boost your fertility, you need to know about this supplement. But don't begin taking it without guidance! In today's episode, Caitlin talks with a good friend of the show, Nurse Practitioner and FCP, Laura Ducote, about DHEA and the role it can play in improving hormone balance and fertility.
NOTE: While this episode does briefly refer to marital intimacy and libido, it should be appropriate for most audiences.
Ways to connect and w...
Duration: 00:19:06Using DHEA to naturally increase hormones & fertilitywith Laura Ducote
Feb 27, 2025NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences, but does focus on the topic of fertility.
Ways to connect and work with Laura:
Work with Laura through Woven
Laura's NP page.
Show Notes:
Ep 31: The NAPRO difference, with Laura Ducote
Send us a text
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Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care:
Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!Get our mont... Duration: 00:19:32Ep. 155: "How I got pregnant when IUIs didn't work" -- Braelyn's story
Feb 21, 2025I love client stories like Braelyn's. She and her husband were struggling to conceive a pregnancy and her OBGYN sent her to a Reproductive Endocrinologist for fertility treatments. The options she found there weren't what she expected. In today's episode, she shares their story of walking through fertility treatments unsuccessfully and eventually changing direction to focus on conceiving naturally, and in a way that honored their faith. Braelyn's story is one worth hearing! I know you'll enjoy it.
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences, but does focus on the topic of infertility and fertility treatments.
... Duration: 00:19:16Ep. 154: Were Christians against birth control for centuries?
Feb 14, 2025Is it okay to use the pill? Why do some Christians and denominations have issues with birth control while others don't? There was one MAJOR EVENT that caused a shift in the perspective of many Christians on the issue of contraception and, if you're a Christian deciding about birth control use, you deserve to know about it! This episode dives into the longstanding Christian stance on birth control and how it changed.
NOTE: While it discusses themes of family planning, contraception, and abortion, this episode is appropriate for most audiences.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction t...
Ep. 153: How Theology of the Body can help you discern when to have a baby, with Jen Settle
Feb 07, 2025Caitlin welcomes Director of Ongoing Spiritual Formation, Jen Settle, back to the show to discuss the complexities of family planning and the discernment process couples face when considering pregnancy. Family planning isn't easy, but you're not alone! In this episode, Caitlin and Jen explore serious reasons for avoiding pregnancy, the weight of bringing new life into the world, and practical discernment practices that can help couples navigate these family planning decisions.
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Family Growth
05:10 The Weight of Discernment in Parenthood
11:41 Understanding S...
Ep.152: Do PCOS cycles work with fertility awareness methods?
Jan 31, 2025PCOS can cause irregular cycles, hormone imbalances, and more. Doesn't this make it impossible to work with fertility awareness methods or for natural family planning? This is a question our host, Certified FertilityCare Practitioner, Caitlin Estes, gets quite a bit -- so today, she's talking about PCOS and natural family planning! Listen here or watch on our YouTube channel: @wovenfertility
Understanding Natural Family Planning & PCOSCommon Struggles & failed attemptsA Tailored Approach to PCOSUnique benefits to fertility awareness methods for PCOSNOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
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Ep. 151: Naturally Increasing Progesterone, with Courtney Warday, RD
Jan 24, 2025Do you experience PMS symptoms before your period starts? Are you looking for the cause of infertility or early pregnancy loss? It could be that your progesterone level is low! There are medical treatments for this -- including bioidentical progesterone supplementation -- but what about natural ways to increase progesterone? We've invited hormone and fertility Registered Dietitian, Courtney Warday, to talk about how you can naturally improve progesterone for pregnancy or improved quality of life -- and how she did this successfully in her own life!
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Duration: 00:18:53Ep.150: Progesterone Resistance
Jan 17, 2025We talk a lot about Progesterone and how we FEEL it when we don't have enough. But what about instances when progesterone isn't deficient, but resistant? Progesterone resistance is an area of new research and there's still much more to be learned, but this episode explains the basics of progesterone resistance, signs you may have it, and questions to ask your OBGYN.
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
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Ep. 149: Fertility Journey Transformation with the Creighton System, Callie & Josiah's story
Jan 10, 2025These client story episodes are the real deal. There is nothing like hearing from REAL couples, like Callie and Josiah, to hear what the process was like and how it transformed their fertility journey. Here's just a sneak peek of what you'll hear in this episode below. Don't miss it!
How their Christian faith inspired them to look into fertility awarenessRefreshing alternatives to band aid approach to reproductive health treatmentsThe role of sexual intimacy and a husband's perspective on natural family planningTrying to conceive and knowing when to test and how to advocate during early pregnancy Respecting women an... Duration: 00:19:59Ep.148: 5 ways to boost your natural fertility
Jan 03, 2025Thinking about getting pregnant in 2025? Interested in balancing your reproductive hormones? We've got good news! There are things you can begin RIGHT NOW that can BOOST your *natural* fertility! These are not wild, out of left field ideas, either. These are essential tips that will improve your reproductive health, no matter what cycle issues you may face. Let us know what you think of the episode in the Text the Show link!
NOTE: This episode does use the word intercourse once, and may not be appropriate for all audiences.
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Ep.147: Emotional healing after IVF, with Shiloh IVF Ministry
Dec 27, 2024After IVF, the process isn't always over. For some, there is emotional trauma to unpack, physical pain to address, or spiritual questions to answer. For others, they struggle with the real concerns over what to do with remaining frozen embryos or how to tell their children they were conceived with donor egg/sperm. Where can you go when you need faith-informed support and healing? There haven't been many ministries focused on IVF healing until recently, with the creation of Shiloh IVF Ministry. This new ministry is focused on providing education and support for Christian and Catholic women who have...
Duration: 00:19:47Ep.146: Practicing Peace when Christmas is really hard
Dec 20, 2024Christmas can be anything but peaceful for many. For those struggling with health issues or fertility challenges, it can be doubly so. But there is peace available for everyone during this season -- it may just take a little practice. In today's short episode, we are practicing this peace together and remembering the hope, joy, and love that's possible because of our Savior.
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Navigating the Holiday Season's Emotional Landscape
Finding Hope in Christ's Birth
Embracing Pain and Suffering with Faith
A Prayer for the Struggling
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Ep.145: Radically different approach to infertility - Lindsey & Dan's Story
Dec 13, 2024Lindsey and Dan felt sick at how they and their bodies were treated during their struggle with infertility. They felt they were being sold hope that couldn't be promised, by doctors who told them they had no answers. The entire journey didn't sit right with them, so they went looking for other avenues. Along the journey, they discovered an approach to fertility that was natural, cooperative, faithful, and left them feeling peaceful. Listen to Lindsey and Dan as they share their vulnerable story of growing their family, submitting their fertility to God, and finally feeling knowledgable and at peace. <...
Duration: 00:20:00Ep. 144: Theology of the Body, with Jen Settle
Dec 06, 2024Have you heard of Theology of the Body? In today's episode, we're welcoming guest, Jen Settle, who works as the Director of Ongoing Formation at the Theology of the Body Institute. She gives a great introduction to "TOB" and we discuss understanding the human identity, the impact of TOB on women, the gift of femininity and motherhood, and even how it relates to our understanding of sexual ethics and natural family planning! Although this episode is just the tip of the iceberg, it's a great introduction to this great and impactful work.
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Ep. 143: Preventing Miscarriage by optimizing Thyroid with functional med/NaProTechnology, with Amanda Frederick, FNP
Nov 29, 2024Your thyroid controls much of what happens in your body, including the health of your reproductive system. Healthy pregnancies require healthy thyroid functioning. But general thyroid labs are often limited and too general. We speak with functional medicine and NaProTechnology trained family nurse practitioner, Amanda Frederick, about how to identify, diagnose, and treat thyroid issues that could cause pregnancy loss. This episode is informative and practical!
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences, and does mention pregnancy loss/miscarriage.
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Ep. 142: Cervical Mucus for Fertility Awareness
Nov 22, 2024There are many different forms of fertility awareness or cycle awareness that help you confidently track your cycle for natural family planning for hormonal and cycle health improvements. Each method tracks different reproductive biomarkers created by a woman's body, but many methods have one in common: cervical mucus. What is cervical mucus? What does it do? What function does it serve? How can we know if we have it or not, and what it tells us? Today's episode all a basic introduction to cervical mucus and the role it plays in your reproductive cycle!
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Ep. 141: Healing after Birth Control - Grace's Story
Nov 15, 2024Getting off of birth control can feel scary when you're not ready for children. Can you prevent pregnancy successfully without the pill? Grace faced these fears and questions as she and her husband made the decision to ditch the Pill after she felt angry, anxious, and emotionally spent after a year on the lowest dose of birth control. Today, she shares her story of how God met her in her healing process and provided a "natural birth control" alternative that honored who she was as a person, honored her marriage, and honored her cycles. I hope you enjoy hearing...
Duration: 00:19:53Ep. 140: Isn't Natural Family Planning a Catholic thing?
Nov 08, 2024Isn't Natural Family Planning (NFP) just something Catholics do? This is a great question that hits on a common misconception! YES, Catholic couples often use NFP, but why is that the case? And is it still beneficial and effective for non-Catholic couples? If you're hesitant about using Natural Family Planning because you're not Catholic, this episode is for you! It explains WHY NFP is so often associated with the Catholic faith and why those who aren't Catholic may enjoy using it.
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Ep. 139: Preventing scarring, adhesions, and repeat endometriosis surgery, with Dr. Naomi Whittaker
Nov 01, 2024Today we have the opportunity to speak with Dr. Naomi Whittaker about the keys to preventing scarring, adhesions, and repeat endometriosis surgery. This is HUGE! If you’re dealing with endometriosis or suspect that you are, PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS BEFORE YOU HAVE SURGERY TO REMOVE IT, if at all possible. Did you know that the #1 way to prevent adhesions and scarring from endometriosis surgery is to highly screen your surgeon? Who does your surgery and what special techniques they implement make a massive difference in your long term healing and success!
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Ep.138: Faith-informed fertility decisions, with Fr. Michael Novotny
Sep 27, 2024NEXT EPISODE RELEASE: Nov 1, 2024!!
As Christians, our faith has a heavy influence on all of our important decisions in life: spouse, jobs, finances, moves. But what about our fertility decision? How can our faith guide us when it comes to questions about contraception, sterilization, or sexual union within marriage? Fr. Michael Novotny joins us to talk about why he discusses these important topics with every engaged couple he counsels, as well as married couples within his church.
NOTE: This episode does use terminology like "sexual intercourse" and may not be appropriate for all audiences.
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Ep. 137: Fertility Myths 003
Sep 20, 2024We've all heard things about our fertility that we're shocked to later find out are FALSE! This seems to be especially true when it comes to trying to conceive myths or how to get pregnant myths. But how do we know they're not true? When you hear something over and over again, you tend to believe it... That's why we're doing a Fertility "Myth Buster" episode today to bust some of the most common myths about trying to get pregnant. Enjoy!
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Ep. 136: "I can't participate in Creighton" -- Anna's Story
Sep 13, 2024While cycle charting is for every woman, some women experience medical or hormonal conditions that seem to prevent them from participating. Anna shares her story of feeling disqualified from fertility awareness options and how her interaction with this podcast and Woven Natural Fertility Care radically transformed her relationship with her body, her cycles, and her health journey. We're grateful to Anna for sharing her story!
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Ep. 135: Can I trust Natural Birth Control?
Sep 06, 2024Switching to Natural Birth Control of some type -- like fertility awareness methods or natural family planning -- can feel really scary. How effective is natural family planning anyway? What if it doesn't work? These are fair and valid questions that every woman/couple should ask as they figure out the best option for them. But the great news is that certain forms of natural birth control, like the Creighton Model System, are incredibly effective -- 99.5% for avoiding pregnancy! -- which is higher than hormonal birth control. Still, it can feel scary to trust anything to plan your family...
Duration: 00:12:37Ep. 134: Realistic Cycle Syncing for Every Woman, with Megan Faller
Aug 30, 2024Have you heard of cycle syncing -- the decision to make decisions and lifestyle choices based on where you are in your menstrual cycle? Today's guest, Megan Faller, is the founder of The Aligned Cycle and she joins us to share how connecting with this ancient practice has been so beneficial for her and why she wants to empower others with the same knowledge. My favorite part of this episode? She makes cycle syncing *realistic and accessible!* If you are interested in learning more about what cycle syncing is and how you could begin trying it out for yourself...
Duration: 00:19:52Ep. 133: 4 Tips for Success with Creighton Model Charting
Aug 23, 2024It's normal to feel nervous before trying something new, and when that new thing is a fertility appreciation method like Creighton Model System, it can feel like a very big deal. How can you be successful with Creighton? What's the key to successful use of this fertility awareness based method? I've thought over my years as a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner teaching the Creighton System to share 4 tips that I see my most successful and confident learners practice. These are not rocket science, but they are effective -- and that's what counts. Enjoy the episode!
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Ep.132: Severe period pain at 14 -- Hope's Story
Aug 16, 2024Hope began her period at age 12 and, by age 14, was already experiencing extreme menstrual cramps with her period. She went to her OBGYN to seek answers and began a journey of discovery, health, and healing. Today she shares about her experience as a teenager, her timeline and process for diagnosis, and what she's doing now to invest in her reproductive health even as a young woman who is not in a relationship. Fertility awareness for single women is just as important as anyone else. Whether you have painful periods or simply want to know when you ovulate, there are...
Duration: 00:19:23Ep. 131: Reversing Estrogen Dominance & its Symptoms // Estrogen Dominance 101
Aug 09, 2024We're hearing more and more about estrogen dominance -- but what is it exactly? What signs point to its possibility? And how can I reverse estrogen dominance in my own cycles? Knowing these basics is the first step to identifying and restoring the underlying causes of hormonal imbalances like estrogen dominance. Today's episode discusses what causes estrogen dominance, natural and restorative ways to combat estrogen dominance, and practical ways to identify it in your own life.
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
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Ep.130: Convincing your OBGYN to use Fertility Awareness Methods, with Dr. Marguerite Duane
Aug 02, 2024There are incredible benefits to using fertility awareness based methods (FABM) for reproductive health and family planning, but not all OBGYNs, midwives, or clinicians are on board. Why is this the case? Is there something "iffy" about FABMs? Is natural family planning (NFP) actually just the rhythm method? Yikes! Dr. Marguerite Duane, co-founder and executive director of FACTS about Fertility shares the science behind FABMs, why your physician may not know about them, and practical tips and resources for getting them on board and educated. We need more medical professionals knowledgeable and educated in areas of restorative reproductive healthcare...
Duration: 00:19:44Ep. 129: Is the RESTORE Act good for women?
Jul 26, 2024In June 2024, a new bill was proposed called the RESTORE Act (or The Reproductive Empowerment and Support through Optimal Restoration Act). Politics aside, what does this bill say and could it be helpful for the real women facing reproductive health challenges in the United States? This episode reviews the goals of the bill and whether or not it could be helpful to women and couples. It wants to redefine the definition of infertility, change education for medical professionals, and study the impact of direct-to-women education. Are these helpful or hurtful? Let's explore together.
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Ep. 128: Healing irregular cycles and reversing PCOS -- Emily's Story
Jul 19, 2024Another great client story for you today, as we hear from Emily about how she reversed the effects of the PCOS that had been plaguing her for years! Emily dealt with unusual bleeding, unpredictably long cycles, chronic fatigue, and more. She shares how she reversed these effects once she realized "healthy eating and exercise" weren't cutting it for her. What an impact this has made on her life, physically, mentally, and spiritually! Enjoy hearing from Emily!
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
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Ep. 127: Hope for Southern Baptists with Infertility
Jul 12, 2024In June 2024, the Southern Baptist Convention voted on a resolution to formally condemn the use of IVF based primarily on the destruction of embryos. The SBC is one of the most pro-life denominations who emphasize the sanctity of life, and issues related to embryos are close to them. But what about the women and couples who want to honor the moral/ethical concerns with IVF but are struggling to conceive a pregnancy? There is hope for these couples! Certified FertilityCare Practitioner, Caitlin Estes, breaks down the approach of IVF and contrasts it with other available infertility treatment approaches that...
Duration: 00:14:18Ep.126: Functional Fertility Treatment, with NaProTechnology OBGYN Dr. Melissa Weidert
Jul 05, 2024We are big fans of NaProTechnology at Woven Well, because this unique approach investigates the root causes of reproductive health concerns like PCOS, PMS, Luteal Phase defect, and endometriosis. For many women, this restorative approach is all they need to finally get some answers and individualized care. But there are some who still have a "missing piece." This was how Dr. Melissa Weidert felt as she served a NaProTechnology OBGYN and surgeon. She loved NaPro, but knew she needed a complementary education to provide to some of her patients who still struggled. Now, she's opened her integrative health clinic...
Duration: 00:19:31Ep. 125: Client Story - Claire (Learning NFP in a Challenging Season)
May 24, 2024SUMMER BREAK is upon us! Woven Well will be back with more new episodes July 5th!
Choosing to learn a fertility awareness method can feel scary and daunting -- but what about when you're in a very busy, stressful season of life? Is it worth it to try? Should you wait until things slow down? These are good, valid questions! I asked client, Claire, to share a bit of her story and experience learning Creighton, since she learned Creighton while in Medical School! Wow! She shares what was hard about learning during that time, what made the d...
Ep. 124: How to Pay for Fertility Awareness Education -- Affordable NFP!
May 17, 2024How can I afford fertility awareness education? Does my insurance cover it? Are there more affordable methods? Can I get a fertility awareness scholarship? How can I pay for NFP (natural family planning)? This episode gives practical suggestions to how to pay for your fertility education (including insurance specifics and options for those who don't have insurance coverage), because we believe every woman deserve access to fertility education and natural family planning.
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
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Ep. 123: Postpartum Intercourse Essentials, with Dr. Steph Perez
May 10, 2024NOTE: This episode is not appropriate for all audiences, due to use of anatomical terms and discussion related to genital contact. Please be aware.
After delivery, women have a 6 week check up with their OBGYN when they are given the "all clear" to return to intercourse. But is it really the right time? What if things don’t feel “all clear??” How do you know what’s normal healing vs unnecessary discomfort? Pelvic Floor therapist, Dr. Steph, joins us today to share her insights and experiences with the return to postpartum sex.
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Ep. 122: IVF Alternatives for friends
May 03, 2024I'm frequently asked how clients can share fertility suggestions with their friends. They want to share the exciting things they're learning through their own fertility education process, but don't want to overstep or say the wrong thing. This is especially true when it comes to IVF alternatives. Many ladies talk to friends who hate the IVF process, and yet their friends aren't sure how to suggest alternatives. This episode is designed for those who want to meet their friends where they are and provide a hopeful, supported alternative to fertility treatments that may not be serving them well. Enjoy...
Duration: 00:19:41Ep.121: Client Story - Sarah (Power of the Right Providers)
Apr 26, 2024Client, Sarah, joins me today to talk about her story of years long infertility and how working with the right providers along the way allowed her to welcome to her son last summer. She fully believes that if she had not had the supportive, knowledgable, and humble providers that she did, she would not be where she is today. Hear what tools her providers used, how she partnered with her providers (like through the Creighton Model System), issues diagnosed and treated (like endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine infection, scar tissue and adhesions, etc), and how she knew when it was...
Duration: 00:16:01Ep.120: All About Progesterone
Apr 19, 2024Progesterone is an incredibly vital reproductive hormone that's responsible for many aspects of overall health. When it's not doing what it should be, it stands out! Issues like PMS/PMDD, implantation failure, early miscarriage, and postpartum depression can all be due to low progesterone! In order to address these issues at their source, it's best to first learn as much as we can about Progesterone. Today's episode shares a great introduction, including what it is, how it functions, how to tell if it may be low, and the process in diagnosis and treatment. You'll even learn about bioidentical progesterone...
Duration: 00:13:02Ep.119: Fertility Tests that shouldn't be skipped! with Dr. Sarah Pederson, OBGYN
Apr 12, 2024Dr. Sarah Pederson joins us to talk about fertility tests that are often ignored in traditional approaches to women's health, but are key to getting to the root cause of issues related to women's health. We started off the episode talking about issues related to infertility, but quickly came to the conclusion that these tests were not only beneficial when trying to get pregnant, but for all women's reproductive health -- regardless of pregnancy goal, marital status, etc! Dr. Pederson talks about her holistic approach to women's health and her many tools that she utilizes to diagnose a...
Duration: 00:19:38Ep.118: Is Abstinence really necessary for NFP?
Apr 05, 2024Did you know that abstinence is a part of fertility awareness methods or natural family planning? Many ask: WHY?! Is this really the BEST way? The ONLY way? Fair questions! This episode starts the conversation about why abstinence is used in fertility awareness based methods (FABM) and natural family planning (NFP) and why it's worth considering for confidence, success, and even your marriage.
NOTE: This episode makes frequent use of terminology like intercourse and sex and discusses sensitive topics. It may not be appropriate for all audiences.
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Using a natural method and over...
Ep.117: Client Story - Ashley (Overcoming PMDD)
Mar 29, 2024This episode focuses on Ashley, a Woven client, and her journey to overcome PMDD with the help of Creighton Model System and NaProTechnology. Hear about her 10 year journey to have it accurately diagnosed, frustration over limited options, and how the Creighton System and NaProTechnology drastically changed how she understood premenstrual dysphoric disorder (not premenstrual syndrome or PMS) and how it could be treated. This is the happy ending we all hope for, and I know you'll enjoy hearing Ashley's story!
NOTE: This episode includes brief references to sex, pregnancy loss, anxiety, and depression.
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Ep. 116: Explaining Chronic Endometritis
Mar 22, 2024Chronic Endometritis doesn't always have many symptoms, yet it can affect your cycle health and contribute to infertility and pregnancy loss. What is this silent condition and how can you know if it's affecting you? This episode explores what endometritis is, how to diagnose and treat it, while also explaining its differences from acute endometritis (and endometriosis, which is a separate condition). If you're experiencing unexplained infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss (miscarriage), you may want to explore the possibility of chronic endometritis. Charting your cycles with the Creighton Model System may help you to spot this possibility earlier, and...
Duration: 00:13:02Ep. 115: Massage for Fertility & Women's Health, with client Jaclyn Brown, LMT
Mar 15, 2024Can massage help women on their fertility journeys? This is something many have wondered -- sure, massage is great, but are there any studies showing their impact? And what can we expect from massage itself? Woven client, Jaclyn Brown, is joining us to share her knowledge as a Licensed Massage Therapist. With her background in Biology, she shares why the skin is such an important part of the body and our overall health, and how massage may play a role in contributing to that health. If you've ever been curious about the effect on massage on fertility or women's...
Duration: 00:15:34Ep. 114: Which Fertility Monitors are worth it?
Mar 08, 2024We live in a modern world, where tons of information about our fertility is at our fingertips (in more way than one)! But not all fertility monitors are the same -- and some are definitely not worth the big bucks. Today's episode discusses which fertility monitors are worth it, even to women fully knowledgeable about their cycle and fertility through fertility awareness based methods or natural family planning. You'll hear ClearBlue Fertility Monitor, Ava, TempDrop, Kegg, Ovusense, Mira, and Inito Fertility Monitors all mentioned -- but which ones will be "worth it?"
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Ep. 113: Inflammation's Impact on Women's Health & Fertility, with Chiara Estes, RD
Mar 01, 2024Does inflammation really matter? Does it make that big of a difference? Registered Dietitian, Chiara Estes (no relation), shares how inflammation impacts, not only our overall health, but our reproductive system. This episode reviews what causes inflammation, what role diet really plays, signs that chronic inflammation may be affecting you, and even ways to improve it -- and how you'll feel afterward! Chiara gives a well balanced approach that doesn't forbid donuts or fried foods, but puts them in a context of their possible impact on chronic inflammation. This incredibly helpful interview is worth a listen for those who...
Duration: 00:19:43Ep. 112: Implantation Bleeding
Feb 23, 2024If you're curious about implantation bleeding, you've found the right podcast episode! We're answering all your major questions: what is implantation bleeding? When to expect implantation bleeding? Is it an early pregnancy symptom? How does it relate to hCG? And more! When you're trying to conceive, you're eager for any sign of possible pregnancy. Could implantation be your sign during the two week wait? This quick episode is for you!
NOTE: This episode is acceptable for most audiences. It includes a reference to times of intimacy for conceiving a pregnancy and a short description of the reproductive...
Ep. 111: Client Story -- Melissa + Lance (Single to Newlyweds)
Feb 16, 2024What's it like to go from charting for health as a single woman to charting with your new spouse for family planning? Client Melissa, and her new husband, Lance, join me for today's episode to share what their experience has been like! Melissa and Lance are transparent about the beauty and the struggle they've encountered, along with how God has shown up through their Creighton use along the way. Whether you are single and charting for health, engaged and trying to figure out how to bring this topic up, or married and using a natural method to plan your...
Duration: 00:19:59Ep. 110: Should we have a/nother child?
Feb 09, 2024How do you know when it's the right time to have a(nother) child? What things should you consider before trying to conceive? How can you talk about it with your spouse? But, especially for Christian couples, how do we invite God into the process? When looking for ways to know when to have a baby, consider the delicate balance between family planning and being open to life. These are the things we explore together in today's episode, and I can't wait for you to join the conversation!
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Ep. 109: Should all Christians adopt?, with guest, Kelley Ramsey
Feb 02, 2024Adoption can be a beautiful picture of the gospel -- we are welcomed as heirs into God's inheritance of love and eternal life. But does that mean all Christians should adopt? I chat with Kelley Ramsey, co-founder and visionary of Waiting in Hope Ministries, as we share some real talk on adoption. Working in a ministry focused on infertility, Kelley shares what role adoption should and could play in the lives of couples struggling to grow their family. We also talk about questions for adoption agencies, how to view a birthmother, and Christian adoption resources. Whether you are planning...
Duration: 00:19:54Ep. 108: Choosing a Natural Family Planning (NFP) Method
Jan 26, 2024Choosing which form of Natural Family Planning (NFP) to use can take some time and intentionality! There are many to choose from, so understanding the methods, their effectiveness, and which will work best for you can help ensure the most success and satisfaction! Natural Family Planning is not birth control or contraception, but a way to truly understand and engage with your reproductive health and fertility. You may have heard the term Fertility Awareness Based Method used, and often these are used interchangeably with NFP (although some categorize them separately). Some of these methods include, Creighton Model System, FEMM...
Duration: 00:19:31Ep. 107: Reproductive Immunology & Pregnancy Loss, with Dr. Cynthia Mangubat
Jan 19, 2024Pregnancy loss is devastating, and not having answers for why it happens makes a heartbreaking reality even more painful. Dr. Mangubat joins us to share the different categories of miscarriage and more information on one of the less discussed areas: reproductive immunology. Dr. Mangubat studied at Rosalind Franklin University RI clinic under Dr. Kwak Kim, and shares how our immunological system could cause miscarriages, and who may be at risk.
NOTE: This episode does discuss the topic of pregnancy loss.
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Ep. 106: Creighton vs. NaProTechnology - What are they?
Jan 12, 2024What is the Creighton Model System? What is NaProTechnology? If you're looking into restorative reproductive healthcare, you may have stumbled upon these terms and wondered what they are, how they relate, and how they may help you. This episode gives an overview of both, and explains their different services to women and couples. When you are looking for ways to get off of birth control or searching for IVF alternatives, Creighton and NaProTechnology will be at the top of the list as helpful resources. This episode shares how they can help with both, along with the history of both...
Duration: 00:13:40Ep. 105: Client Story - Maci (Patient Advocacy)
Jan 05, 2024I love the wide variety of clients who work with Woven Natural Fertility Care. Maci began learning the Creighton Method with us this year, and she's shared a bit about how becoming disabled & chronically ill has inspired a passion to share knowledge and empowerment with other women. Well, we are 100% on board with that! So we invited her to share some of what she's learned about patient advocacy with our listeners. I know you'll love her heart and her tips!
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
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Ep. 104: The Fertility Resolutions You Need
Dec 29, 2023Do we need resolutions? Not really. But we do need to live with thoughtful intention about what our lives and daily actions proclaim to the world. What do our habits and practices related to our fertility proclaim? Today's episode explores ways we can proclaim the goodness of God through even our fertility in 2024! I hope you'll enjoy this short episode and find it helpful! Thanks for making 2023 a great year for Woven Well!
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Ep. 103: Embracing Fertility
Dec 22, 2023Our unique fertility has so many amazing gifts for us! But when do we ever hear about that? We think of fertility as a tool to get us what we want (whether that's pain free cycles, a healthy pregnancy, or the lack thereof!), but does it have more to offer? Today's episode shares some of the amazing things about fertility that we need to embrace -- including the first step to seeing fertility differently, and why how we see it really matters. I hope you'll enjoy this episode!
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