Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast
Top 3% 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
179 episodes
Ep. 178: Dealing with PCOS as a single woman, with Jen
Single 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 ...
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Episode 178
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18:43
Ep. 177: 5 hacks to balance hormones fast, with Dr. Kela Smith
When 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...
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Episode 177
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Ep. 176: What stress is doing to us (and our cycles)
Can 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, o...
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Episode 176
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14:42
Ep. 175: Gut health, blood sugar, and hormone balance, with Rita Johnson, NTP
Did 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 Joh...
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Episode 175
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19:12
Ep. 174: Faith over fear during pregnancy and labor, with Laura Ducote
A 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 thi...
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Episode 174
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19:06
Ep. 173: Naturally healing hormonal acne without birth control with Maddie
Pimples 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...
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Episode 173
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19:30
Ep. 172: What causes vaginismus and how pain free intimacy is possible for all, with Jess Seitz, OT
Painful 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 experien...
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Episode 172
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Ep. 171: The New Reproductive Rights (and why women deserve them)
When 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 p...
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Episode 171
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18:39
Ep. 170: Estrogen’s major impact on physical strength and long term health, with Laura Ducote
We 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...
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Episode 170
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18:46
Ep. 169: Doc took med student off birth control weeks before her wedding...how she handled it successfully (and peacefully!)
Imagine 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 no...
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Episode 169
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19:27
Ep.168: Mental + emotional changes on birth control that are not okay, with Grace
We'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 eff...
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Episode 168
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19:31
Ep.167: Pregnancy is possible with low AMH levels with restorative reproductive physician Dr. Codruta Pandaleche
The 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 P...
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Episode 167
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19:32
Ep. 166: How balancing minerals transforms your period and fertility, with Tori Black
When 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 eve...
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Episode 166
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19:20
Ep. 165: Using a Fertility Awareness Method on your honeymoon??
Weddings 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 ...
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Episode 166
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9:31
Ep. 164: Insulin Resistance impacts more than your fertility and its affecting younger women -- what can you do?
Insulin 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? ...
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Episode 164
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19:33
Ep. 163: Healthy pregnancy in 3 cycles after being told IVF was her only hope, with Loren
Loren 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...
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Episode 163
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18:53
Ep. 162: How to preserve your fertility (no egg freezing required!)
There 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....
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Episode 162
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15:07
Ep. 161: A restorative reproductive physician's top Women's Health supplements, with Dr. Amy Hogan
Dr. 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 recommen...
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Episode 161
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18:10
Ep. 160: What every college student should know about women's health with Grace
I 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...
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Episode 160
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19:58
Ep. 159: Nagging uncertainty about birth control revealed undiagnosed health issues, Courtney's story
Courtney 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 Fertili...
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Episode 159
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15:19
Ep. 158: The 3 biggest mistakes when using fertility awareness methods
I’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 ...
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Episode 158
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14:26
Ep. 157: Is the Copper IUD the best non-hormonal birth control for me? with Rick Fischer
Copper 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...
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Episode 157
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19:54
Ep. 156: Using DHEA to naturally increase hormones & fertility, with Laura Ducote
DHEA 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...
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Episode 156
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19:06
Ep. 155: "How I got pregnant when IUIs didn't work" -- Braelyn's story
I 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...
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Episode 155
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19:16
Ep. 154: Were Christians against birth control for centuries?
Is 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 yo...
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Episode 154
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