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Mastering Your Fertility

96 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 114 ratings

Do you worry you won’t get pregnant, stay pregnant, or have a healthy baby? Infertility rates are on the rise. Women are waiting until later in life to start a family. It is more important than ever to start understanding exactly how to take control of your fertility. Your host is Kristin Cornett, a functional nutritional therapy practitioner and fertility specialist at Tiny Feet. She dives deep into the true causes of infertility and what you can do to get your health and fertility back on track to support a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.

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#96 - Welcome Back to Mastering Your Fertility

May 13, 2022 14:09 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

In episode 96 I say hello again to the Mastering Your Fertility audience after taking more than a year off from podcasting! I share the reason I've taken so much time away from the podcast and share the direction I'm planning to take the show and the Tiny Feet practice going forward. Tune in to hear about some new topics coming to the podcast and some new resources you can expect to see over the coming months.  Take your free quiz: Are You Healthy Enough to Get Pregnant? Design your prenat...

#95 The Importance of Asking "Why?" and "What Else?" on Your Fertility Journey

January 06, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

In episode 95, I share some insights on two of the most important questions you can ask yourself and your healthcare providers as you move through your fertility journey. If you haven’t guessed yet by the episode title, those two questions are “Why?” and “What Else?”. These are the questions you should be prepared to ask at every appointment with every practitioner you see when it comes to your fertility (and your health) and they're not always comfortable questions for a lot of providers to...

#94 MAP Method™: Emotional Healing for Health & Fertility with Madeleine Lowry, BS, NTP

November 11, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

In episode 94, I interview nutritional therapy practitioner and neural retraining coach, Madeleine Lowry, about using a powerful emotional healing modality (MAP Method™) to overcome both physical and emotional blocks to optimal health and fertility. By working with the subconscious mind, which controls about 95% of our thoughts, behaviors, and physiological functions each day, MAP can help clients overcome painful memories, deeply ingrained patterns of chronic stress, limiting beliefs, self-...

#93 Question & Answer Session 6 with Kristin

October 28, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MB

In episode 93, I answer a series of questions I've received recently from listeners! If you've missed any of the past Q&A episodes, be sure to check out episodes 64, 68, 72, 77, and 81. This week, I'm answering questions about: The best ways to confirm ovulation each month The stress-infertility connection and how to reduce stress when you can't change your job or life circumstances Low estrogen with normal (or high) luteal progesterone levels How to address low T3 thyroid hormone when T...

#92 Overcoming Infertility With An Artist's Mindset with Jasmine Katatikarn

October 14, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MB

In episode 92, I interview Jasmine Katatikarn about her experience going through infertility and IVF. Jasmine shares her whole fertility story and talks about how she was able to take control of her journey with a mindset and approach that she adapted from her work as an artist. This is a unique and inspiring interview and I’m excited to have Jasmine on to share her perspective and what ultimately worked for her to build her family, even after being told she has a less than 1% chance of havi...

#91 Using Acupuncture to Regulate Your Cycle & Boost Fertility with Heidi Brockmyre M.S. L.Ac.

September 30, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MB

In episode 91, I interview acupuncturist and fertility expert, Heidi Brockmyre, about using acupuncture and Chinese medicine to get your cycle back on track and boost fertility. Acupuncture is an amazing healing therapy that is being recommended more and more for fertility support, even by Western medicine. It's effective and it can help you increase your odds of pregnancy, whether you're trying naturally or using conventional fertility treatments. Heidi and I talk about: What the Chinese m...

#90 How to Fix Your PMS & PMDD with Nicole Jardim

September 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

In episode 90, I interview Certified Women's Health Coach and author of Fix Your Period, Nicole Jardim, about how to get to the root cause of PMS and PMDD so you can balance your cycle and support your fertility. Although having unpleasant symptoms around your period might not seem like a big deal (after all, the vast majority of us have experience PMS symptoms at one time or another), these symptoms actually provide an important window into the health of your menstrual cycle and, by extensi...

#89 Restoring Optimal Pelvic Health & Fertility with Mercier Therapy with Dr. Jennifer Mercier

September 02, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 49 MB

In episode 89, I interview Naturopath, midwife, and women's health expert, Dr. Jennifer Mercier. We talk about the hands-on therapy she developed to help women struggling with infertility and pelvic health issues. Mercier Therapy is a deep pelvic organ visceral manipulation technique that can help restore normal anatomy and blood flow in the pelvis. This can have a profound effect on menstrual cycle health, ovarian function and hormone production, which encompass many of the underlying cause...

#88 Could Hidden Mold Exposure Affect Your Fertility? with Dr. Ann-Marie Barter, DC

August 19, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 53.7 MB

In episode 88, I interview chiropractic physician, Dr. Ann Barter, about mold exposure and it’s potential impact on health and fertility. Although many people have heard that encountering certain types of mold can be harmful, few people realize just how common mold exposure really is and all the ways it can disrupt health. Many of us have been unknowingly exposed to mold in water-damaged buildings, our homes, and even our food supply. Unfortunately, mold exposure isn’t always obvious and the...

#87 Supporting Your Fertility Through Cycle Charting with Melissa Buchan BS, CFCP

August 05, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

In episode 87, I interview Certified Fertility Care Practitioner and Integrative Health Coach, Melissa Buchan, about how to effectively chart your mentstrual cycle to evaluate and support your fertility. Learning to chart is one of the most proactive and empowering things you can do to understand your body, participate in your healthcare, and take control of your fertility journey. Melissa walks you through: The difference between tracking your period and charting your cycle and why this di...

#86 Making Babies: A Chinese & Integrative Medicine Perspective with Dr. Jill Blakeway

July 22, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

In episode 86, I interview acupuncturist and herbalist, Dr. Jill Blakeway. We talk about her book, Making Babies: A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum Fertility, and discuss some of the differences in approach and treatment options for infertility in conventional versus Chinese medicine. Jill is such an incredible wealth of knowledge and has spent decades in clinical practice with patients, helping them make beautiful healthy babies. This week, you'll learn about: Jill’s take on how heavily...

#85 Finding Your Pineapple People: Getting Support Through Infertility with Elyse Ash from Fruitful Fertility

July 15, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MB

In episode 85. I interview Elyse Ash, who is the founder of a fertility mentorship company called Fruitful Fertility. Those of us who have struggled with our fertility know how frustrating and isolating the experience can be. It’s not always easy to open up to friends or family and it’s difficult to receive the support we need from people who have never been through what we’re dealing with and simply don’t know what to say or how to help. I invited Elyse on to the show to talk about why it’s...

#84 Enhancing Fertility With Guided Visualization with Joanne Verkuilen from Circle & Bloom

July 08, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 46.3 MB

In episode 84, I interview Joanne Verkuilen, the founder of a company called Circle & Bloom that provides incredible guided meditation and visualization programs for people going through infertility and other health challenges. I’ve been spending a lot of time on the podcast recently talking about mind-body healing, and that’s because it’s such an important area of health and wellness that many of us struggle to create space for in our lives. It’s also something that conventional providers r...

#83 Do You Have a Hormone Imbalance?

July 01, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

In episode 83, I'm covering different types of hormonal imbalances than can impact fertility. Both low and high levels of certain hormones can be equally problematic for fertility and can manifest in specific symptoms that can help you identify what might be going wrong in your body. Although you can’t definitively diagnose yourself with a hormone imbalance based on symptoms alone, you can share your observations with your providers and advocate for deeper investigation. In this episode, we’...

#82 Shifting Negative Thoughts & Beliefs Through Hypnotherapy with Michelle Oravitz L.Ac, FABORM

June 24, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

In episode 82, I interview acupuncturist and certified hypnotherapist, Michelle Oravitz, about using hypnotherapy to shift our thoughts, beliefs, and overall mindset to support fertility. While hypnosis might sound a little out there to some of you, there’s actually a strong scientific basis for how and why it works and it is recognized as a legitimate psychological tool. Because most of our thoughts and behaviors in a given day are governed by our subconscious mind, making lasting changes t...

#81 Systemic Racism in Health & Fertility Care + Question & Answer Session 5

June 17, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

In episode 81, I address the topic of systemic racism in health and fertility care and also do a shortened Q&A session for the month of June. The reason I chose to include the racism discussion with the Q&A episode is that it brings up an important question that I’ve had to ask myself and a question I'm sure people of color in this audience want to know the answer to as well, which is “What am I doing to understand, confront, and combat racism in myself and in my business?” I discuss some im...

#80 Supporting Fertility with Kundalini Yoga & Meditation with Zahra Haji

June 03, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MB

In episode 80, I interview yoga instructor, registered psychotherapist, and founder of Yoga Goddess, Zahra Haji. We talk about how yoga and meditation can support you on your fertility journey and why it’s so important to be incorporating a mind-body practice when you’re trying to conceive – especially if you’re struggling to get pregnant. Throughout the interview, you’ll learn about: The science behind how trauma and negative beliefs or conditioning can impact our ability to conceive and h...

#79 The Ayurvedic Approach to Health & Fertility with Heather Grzych

May 27, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

In episode 79, I interview Ayurvedic practitioner, Heather Grzych, about how Ayurveda can helps us understand our bodies and our fertility from an Eastern medicine perspective. I know there are a lot of people out there who really resonate with a more Eastern approach to health and I wanted to bring someone on that could share more about it. Heather just released a book called The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, which shares the principles of Ayurvedic medicine and how you can use it to optimi...

#78 Body Belief: Healing from Immune Issues and Fertility Challenges with Aimee Raupp, MS, LAc

May 20, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MB

In episode 78, I interview acupuncturist and women’s health and fertility expert, Aimee Raupp. We dive into how the immune system impacts fertility, particularly with autoimmune processes, and how to heal from immune system dysfunction and optimize overall health to conceive. We pay special attention to how thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and trauma can cause increased inflammation in the body. Inflammation is what really sets the stage for the development or worsening of immune and inflammator...

#77 Question & Answer Session 4 with Kristin

May 13, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MB

In episode 77, I'm sharing the question and answer session for the month of May. If you missed the last few months of Q&A episodes, be sure to check out episodes 64, 68, and 72. This week, I'm answering questions about: Organic vs. conventional produce Addressing chronic Lyme disease Recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea Symptoms around ovulation, such as cramping and bleeding What it means to have a low basal body temperature How long your luteal phase should be and what to consider...

#76 Optimizing Fertility Over Age 40 with Dr. Aumatma Shah, ND

May 06, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MB

In episode 76, I interview naturopathic doctor and holistic fertility specialist, Dr. Aumatma Shah, about restoring and maintaining fertility into your 40’s. With so many couples waiting until later in life to start their families, it’s more important than ever to be proactive and empowered when it comes to your fertility. Whether you’re currently struggling to conceive with advanced age or you’re simply looking for advice on how to extend your reproductive years and alleviate some of the bi...

#75 Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Exercise & Body Weight for Fertility with Samantha Kellgren

April 29, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

In epsiode 75, I interview fertility health coach, Samantha Kellgren, about exercise for fertility and the importance of eating enough and maintaining adequate body fat to balance your cycle, maintain healthy hormones, and support a pregnancy. We also talk a lot about Samantha’s personal experience with hypothalamic amenorrhea and her journey of recovery that involved significant changes to her exercise and nutrition routines. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why overdoing it on exercise and ...

#74 Farewell Dr. Haylee: Her Future Plans & Favorite Podcast Memories

April 22, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MB

In episode 74, we give a warm send-off to Dr. Haylee as she departs the podcast to focus on her local practice, her health, and growing her family. (Don’t worry, Mastering Your Fertility will continue on with Kristin hosting solo!) We’ve had so much fun running the podcast together over the past year and a half and we’re honored to have shared so much valuable information with you as a team. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Haylee’s future plans, both personally and professionally, and some o...

#73 Unexplained Infertility: Finding the Root Cause

April 08, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 67 MB

In episode 73, we're helping you navigate the incredibly frustrating world of "unexplained infertility." If you've received this diagnosis (or lack thereof), you know how disheartening it is to be told by doctors that they can't find any medical reason that you're struggling to conceive - and yet there you are, still waiting for that positive test. Usually, couples who are labelled unexplained are referred to conventional fertility treatment so that science can try to control for as many var...

#72 Question & Answer Session 3 with Kristin + Dr. Haylee

April 01, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

In episode 72, we're doing our question and answer session for the month of April. If you missed the last few Q&A episodes, be sure to check out episodes 64 and 68. This week, we’re answering questions about: Our thoughts on conceiving during the COVID-19 pandemic How to look deeper into issues like chronic yeast infections, clots during your period, facial hair growth, and spotting between periods How to approach fertility and preconception prep while breastfeeding What to do if your pe...

#71 How Your Vaginal & Uterine Microbiome Influence Fertility with Angela Heap

March 25, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

In episode 71, we interview Nutritional Therapist, Angela Heap, about the impact of the vaginal and uterine microbiome on fertility. In other words, how the bacteria and other microorganisms in your reproductive tract can actually influence your ability to get pregnant and carry successfully to term. The new research coming out on this topic has huge implications for women struggling with infertility and definitely has the potential to change treatment protocols for assisted reproductive pro...

#70 Optimizing Progesterone Levels for Fertility with Carrie Jones, ND, MPH

March 18, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MB

In episode 70, we talk all about progesterone with naturopathic doctor and women’s hormone expert, Dr. Carrie Jones. Progesterone is one of our most important hormones for reproductive health and we know many of you have been wondering about how to look into the root cause of low progesterone and, of course, how to increase your levels to support fertility and a healthy, full-term pregnancy. Tune in to learn from Dr. Jones about: Where and how progesterone is made in the body and why it’s s...

#69 Preconception Care Checklist: What to Discuss with Your Doctor Before Pregnancy

March 11, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

In episode 69, we discuss what you should be talking to your doctor about when it comes to preconception care. In other words, how to make sure you receive important medical care that can help you prepare for the healthiest possible pregnancy, starting at least 3 months before you want to get pregnant. The current reality in the U.S. is that only about half of doctors are aware of the current preconception care guidelines and even fewer of them are actively sharing the full list of these top...

#68 Question & Answer Session 2 with Kristin + Dr. Haylee

March 04, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

In episode 68, we're doing our second question and answer session and covering 10 awesome questions we've received recently from listeners. You'll be learning more about balancing hormones (especially progesterone), exercise for fertility, improving cervical mucus production, medications during preconception and pregnancy, breast pain after ovulation, and more! If you have a question you’d like to have featured on an upcoming episode, go ahead and email your question to Kristin at info@tinyf...

#67 Fertility Lab Tests: Normal vs. Optimal Hormone Values

February 26, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

In episode 67, we dive into what's considered "normal" in conventional medicine versus what's OPTIMAL in functional medicine when it comes to fertility hormone testing. Although it's common for doctors to test hormone levels in women after a couple struggles to conceive for 6-12 months (depending on age), there's a lot more to hormone testing than just making sure that you fall within the lab reference range for each test. A functional perspective looks at what levels provide the best chance...

#66 Healing from Endometriosis & Infertility with Katie Edmonds, NTP

February 19, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

In episode 66, we interview Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and author of The 4-Week Endometriosis Diet Plan, Katie Edmonds, about many of the underlying health issues that can contribute to endometriosis and how to develop an effective whole-body healing protocol to reduce your pain and restore your fertility. Katie shares her personal journey with endo and infertility and then we start diving into some of the most important aspects of healing that simply aren't being shared with most wome...

#65 Questioning the Guidelines on Prenatal Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE

February 12, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

In episode 65, we welcome real food dietitian and author of Real Food for Pregnancy, Lily Nichols, back to the podcast. Lily helps us understand why there’s so much conflicting dietary advice out there, why nutrition science is so messy, and how we can change the way we think about research and government guidelines so we can find out what really nourishes each of us on a personal level. There is no single perfect diet that works for everyone and it’s important for us not to get so caught up...

#64 Question & Answer Session 1 with Kristin + Dr. Haylee

February 05, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MB

In episode 64, we answer some of the questions we've been receiving from listeners via social media and email and also dig into some interesting topics and questions that have come up lately with our clients and patients. Our goal is to share an episode like this every month or two so that our entire audience can benefit from the questions that we’ve been answering privately. If you have a question you'd like to have included in a future episode, go ahead and email your question to Kristin a...

#63 Is It Really Early Menopause? Overcoming DOR & POI with Dr. Anna Cabeca

January 29, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MB

In episode 63, we interview women's health and hormone expert, Dr. Anna Cabeca, about how to overcome a diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) or primary ovarian insufficiency (POI). Many women receive these diagnoses in a fertility clinic and are told that they’re essentially going into menopause – sometimes even in their late 20’s or early 30’s. It’s a heartbreaking diagnosis and one that traditional fertility medicine can’t offer much hope for. IVF is often not even recommended for...

#62 Healing from IBS and SIBO with Dr. Allison Siebecker

January 22, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.5 MB

In episode 62, we interview functional digestive health and SIBO expert, Dr. Allison Siebecker, about testing, treatment, and long-term prevention of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). In the U.S. 10-15% of the population is suffering with IBS and two thirds of these cases occur in women. Newer evidence shows that more than 60% of IBS cases are actually caused by SIBO, making this a major issue affecting women's health and, ultimately, fertility. ...

#61 What to Read: Best Books for Fertility, Preconception & Women's Health

January 15, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

In episode 61, we share the top books we recommend for preconception, fertility, and women’s health. There are so many incredible authors and experts out there, many of whom we’ve hosted as guests on the podcast over the past year. We wanted to take this week to share our top picks for reading material when you’re trying to conceive and/or trying to work out imbalances with your hormones and cycle. You’ll learn which books we recommend, what you can expect to learn from each one, and who can...

#60 Choosing the Right Fertility Path for You

January 08, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

In episode 60, we talk about how to choose the right approach for you and your partner when it comes to preconception preparation or fertility treatment. Whether you’re just staring to think about getting pregnant, or you’ve been struggling for years with infertility, there’s a lot of information out there about how best to support your body to conceive and carry a healthy baby to term. If you’ve been listening to us for a while, you know that we typically present a more natural and holistic...

#59 Banishing Acne: Natural Solutions for Clear Skin

December 18, 2019 12:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MB

In episode 59, we dive into natural solutions for healing acne. Although acne might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to fertility, it can definitely be a sign of underlying health issues or hormone imbalances that may affect your ability to conceive. Plus it’s just an all-around frustrating problem deal with! Given how connected all of our body systems are, it should come as no surprise that the strategies that help clear up your skin can also have a profound effect on your ...

#58 Preparing for Your 2020 Pregnancy: How We Can Help

December 11, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

In episode 58, we talk about some of the steps you'll want to start taking if you're planning to get pregnant this upcoming year and how we can help support you as you plan for the healthiest possible pregnancy. You have so much power to influence your health, your fertility, and your future baby's health and we're excited to share this practical guidance with you. This week, you're going to learn about: What a healthy fertility diet really looks like and why it's important to customize you...

#57 Navigating Fertility During the Holidays

December 04, 2019 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

In episode 57, we talk through some of the challenges that come up during the holidays when you're trying to conceive or going through fertility treatment. We share some of our own experiences and give you practical advice for handling difficult emotional situations, setting boundaries with friends and family, and balancing healthy eating against the stress of too much restriction. Tune in to learn more about: Preparing for awkward questions and tough encounters at holiday gatherings How t...

#56 The Naturopathic Approach to PCOS with Khivan Oberoi, ND

November 27, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

In episode 56, we interview Naturopathic doctor and women’s health and fertility expert, Dr. Khivan Oberoi, about natural treatments for PCOS. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is one of the most common reproductive health conditions affecting women. It’s estimated to contribute to up to a third of infertility cases and it can also increase the risk of developing other chronic health conditions throughout life. Unfortunately, conventional medicine is pretty short on options for women with PCOS to ...

#55 How to Track Your Menstrual Cycle for Fertility with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

November 20, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

In episode 55, we interview Fertility Awareness Educator, host of the Fertility Friday Podcast, and author of The Fifth Vital sign, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, about how to track your menstrual cycle for fertility. We know a lot of you out there might have some hangups and misconceptions about fertility awareness, so Lisa is going to share some her vast knowledge about charting and hopefully help you all feel a little more comfortable with getting in touch with your body in this way. In this epis...

#54 A Natural Fertility Success Story with Anna Rapp

November 13, 2019 12:00 - 53 minutes - 50 MB

In episode 54, we interview fertility blogger and miracle mommy, Anna Rapp. After being told that she would never be able to get pregnant naturally and that not even IVF would work for her, Anna started doing her own research on what she could do to support her fertility and improve her hormone levels. Her initial goal was to convince her doctor to least let her try IVF. But, after 3 months of working on her diet, lifestyle, toxic exposures, and mind-body wellness in preparation for an IVF c...

#53 Nutrition for Egg Quality & IVF Prep with Elizabeth Cherevaty, ND

November 06, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

In episode 53, we interview naturopathic doctor, fertility specialist, and author, Dr. Elizabeth Cherevaty, about how we can use diet to optimize egg quality and increase the odds of success during IVF treatment. Dr. Liz recently published a book called IVF Meal Plan, which will be released on December 3rd, 2019. The book helps educate couples about the impact of certain nutrients on fertility and then walks them through a 28-day meal plan they can use to prepare for their upcoming treatment...

#52 A Structural Approach to Fertility: Understanding Your Spine, Nervous System and Fascia with Danielle Ayres, DC

October 30, 2019 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MB

In episode 52, we interview chiropractor and women's health champion, Dr. Danielle Ayres, about how we can support fertility from a structural and neurological perspective. Dr. Danielle’s focus is on helping women improve their quality of life, reduce stress reactivity, and increase stress resilience through a unique combination of chiropractic tools. So many women struggling with fertility experience a massive increase in stress and, while stress may not cause infertility in the majority of...

#51 Protecting Your Future Baby's Long-Term Health with Andrea McBeth, ND

October 23, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

In episode 51, we interview naturopathic doctor and microbiome researcher, Dr. Andrea McBeth, about how important the gut microbiome is to your future baby's development, immune system programming, and long-term health. We continue to explore gut health in-depth on the podcast because this is such a critically important area to focus on during preconception, not only for your own health and fertility, but for your baby’s health as well. In this episode, you're going to learn: How the gut mi...

#50 Restoring Gut Health with Herbs with Jocelyn Strand, ND

October 16, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

In episode 50, we interview naturopathic doctor, Jocelyn Strand, about strategies for both investigating and addressing gut imbalances. Although we've talked many times on the podcast about gut health, this is the first time that we've really dug into therapeutic supplementation and discussed some of the specific products we use in clinical practice to help our clients restore gut balance and improve fertility. This is a great episode for everyone to listen to, but will be especially helpful...

#49 Abdominal Therapy for Gut Health & Fertility with Barbara Loomis, LMT

October 09, 2019 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

In episode 49, we interview massage therapist and abdominal therapy practitioner, Barbara Loomis, about how abdominal massage and visceral manipulation can improve quality of life and fertility for women. This is a great episode for anyone suffering from digestive health issues, painful periods, adhesions from prior abdominal surgeries or endometriosis, emotional trauma, or infertility. Throughout the episode, Barbara teaches us: Why our abdominal organs are so intimately connected to our e...

#48 Technology & Your Fertility: What You Need to Know with Brian Hoyer, NTP

October 02, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

In episode 48, we interview Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Geobiologist, and electromagnetic field (EMF) expert, Brian Hoyer. In our modern world, we're exposed to technologies and frequencies that our bodies have never experienced in human history, like cell phones, wireless, magnetic fields, and even the electricity in our homes. We don't think about these exposures because we can't see or hear them in our environment and there's been very little rigorous long-term safety test...

#47 Dr. Lara Briden: How Histamine Influences Estrogen

September 25, 2019 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.7 MB

In episode 47, we interview naturopathic doctor, women's health expert, and author of The Period Repair Manual, Dr. Lara Briden. She shares the very interesting connection between our sex hormones (especially estrogen) and histamine. When you see the word histamine, you probably immediately think of an allergic response. In fact, the primary way we treat allergies in conventional medicine is with anti-histamine medications. But histamine actually participates in A LOT of other functions in t...

Guests

Dr. Lara Briden
2 Episodes
Lily Nichols
2 Episodes
Dr. Ben Lynch
1 Episode
Dr. Carrie Jones
1 Episode
Jolene Brighten
1 Episode
Lara Adler
1 Episode