THE WHOLESOME FERTILITY PODCAST
EP 248 What is Mayan Abdominal Massage & How Can it Benefit Your Fertility Health? | Nicole Kruck
Nicole Kruck L.Ac, Lmt. has been practicing Traditional Medicine using an array of therapies for Reproductive and Women’s Health for over 26 years.
She is a Licensed Oriental Medicine Practitioner/Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist, providing a wide range of holistic treatments for: gynecological conditions, pregnancy, infertility IVF/ART support, perimenopause and menopause, digestive issues, along with other reproductive issues for women.
Due to her own health concern in 1997 she helped forge the profession of professional practitioners of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® which treats abdominal and pelvic conditions for men and women. Her unique dual certifications as both a Licensed Acupuncturist and a Licensed Massage Therapist provides exceptional results utilizing both Eastern and Western proven medical treatments.
Nicole also teaches Acupuncture at SUNY Downstate Medical to medical doctors as well as other related women’s health courses. Her private practice is located in New York City, a city very close to her heart.
Nicole holds an Oriental Medicine Master’s Degree from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and is a graduate of the historic Swedish Institute of Massage, NYC.
You can find Nicole at her website https://www.nicolekruck.com on Instagram @ FertileGardenWellness.com
Website & Social media links:
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EP 225 Five Common Fertility Mistakes I See People Making
When you started on the fertility journey, you may have found that you went into hyper research mode and looked up every single possible thing you can do in order to improve your chances of conceiving. As an acupuncturist specializing in fertility, I love the compliance that I get from my patients because they are so engaged and willing to work with me. I have also seen common mistakes people make and I wanted to address them on this episode as well as why they can work against efforts to conceive.
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EP 218 My Experience at My Weeklong Dr. Joe Dispenza Retreat
In November I went to the Dr. Joe Dispenza Advanced week-long retreat and boy, was my mind blown! So much so that I want to share what I learned and experienced on this podcast because I know my experience and what I saw will inspire so many listeners!
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Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Course (I am not an affiliate, I just love his teachings!) https://drjoedispenza.com/products/progressive-and-intensive-online-course-bundle-by-dr-joe-dispenza
Dr. Joe’s Research: https://drjoedispenza.com/pages/proof
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EP 217 What is Living Meditation and How Can it Transform Your Life? | Dr. Jennel Kim
Dr. Jenelle Kim, DACM, L.Ac., is the founder and leader formulator for JBK Wellness Labs. Dr. Kim is carrying on the medical knowledge and wisdom of her lineage. She is devoted to integrating the philosophy, medical wisdom, and expertise of East Asia with the advancements of modern life and medicine of the West to touch and positively affect the lives of others. Dr. Kim is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and is Nationally Board Certified in Herbology, Oriental Medicine, and Acupuncture. Dr. Kim completed extensive training in East Asia under some of the most respected doctors in the field of Oriental Medicine and is the custodian of her lineage’s proprietary Bi Bong® formulas. Her book, Myung Sung: The Korean Art to Living Meditation published by Watkins and distributed by Penguin Random House. Myung Sung is available globally in five languages, Czech, Thai, Italian, Croatian, and Spanish. In her book, Dr. Kim breaks down the principles of Myung Sung, offering a way to achieve a life of balance and happiness by enjoying the positive benefits of meditation every minute of every day. Dr. Kim’s unique approach to meditation combines lessons on movement and natural medicine learned from a lifetime of experience studying Eastern philosophy, Eastern medicine, and martial arts. With almost 20 years in the beauty and wellness industry, Dr. Kim has formulated some of the first all-natural luxury products carried in high-end spas across the world including Ritz Carlton, Four Season & Mandarin Oriental high-end retailers such as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus & Bergdorf Goodman, and in the natural marketplace in stores such as Whole Foods Market & Sprouts.
https://jenellekim.com
Instagram @drjenellemkim
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EP 179 Why The Heart Plays Such An Important Role In Conception | Zita West
Zita West is a leading fertility and pregnancy expert. She is a practicing midwife, acupuncturist, nutritional advisor and author of ten fertility and pregnancy books. She is acknowledged as one of Europe’s leading experts on how we can improve our prospects at each key stage of the reproductive process through natural means or, if necessary, through medical intervention.
Zita has been involved in fertility now for over 30 years and over that time thousands of couples have come to her for advice on how to get into optimum shape – physiologically, nutritionally and emotionally – for all the vital stages of childbirth from pre-conception to conception, pregnancy and the months immediately after birth.
https://zita-west.myshopify.com/
https://www.instagram.com/zita.west/
https://www.facebook.com/zitawestfertility
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
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EP 164 The Yin and Yang of the Menstrual Cycle
On today’s episode, I share how a woman’s menstrual cycle can reflect the nature of yin and yang. This is a fascinating topic that I was amazed to learn when I began specializing in fertility health.
Being able to observe these types of patterns in your cycle can help tremendously when trying to conceive as it can alert you to subtle imbalances and when to reach out to a doctor.
Note: always speak to a qualified acupuncturist about herbs and moxa. A great way to find a local acupuncturist who specializes in fertility is searching for an ABORM certified practitioner which can be found here: https://aborm.org
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
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#156 Navigating The Challenges of Secondary Infertility
On this episode, I gave a fertility consultation to one of my listeners. She had one son with no challenge, so when she tried to have a second child, she was surprised at the challenges she faced. When she went to various doctors, she began uncovering many different conditions. Listen in to hear more on her story as well as our coaching session.
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#136 The Power of Validation on Your Fertility Journey | Spenser Brassard
Spenser Brassard is a Certified Coach and top-rated podcast host that specializes in fertility and the mind-body connection. She uses a combination of psychology, mind-body tools, and spirituality to teach women the mind-body approach to getting pregnant - without it taking over their lives.
https://www.spenserbrassard.com
https://www.instagram.com/spenserbrassard/
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#135 How Chinese Medicine Dietetics Can Help Fertility | Sandi Ross
Sandi is a dual qualified naturopathic and Chinese medicine practitioner with over a decade clinical experience. With a Masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sandi integrates both modern sciences with the Eastern arts. Sandi is an academic lecturer at one of Australia’s leading natural medicine colleges, where she teaches in the Chinese medicine department.
Her approach to health integrates Chinese medicine, acupuncture with naturopathic nutritional and herbal medicine. Her clinical specialties focus on women’s health, gut health and pediatrics medicine.
Sandi is also a mother of two children, so she embraces health with a loveable balance. Her clinical practice is run at the Gold Coast, where she supports her patient both in clinic and online.
Instagram: @her_earth_medicine
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
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#134 Buyer Beware! What to Know Before Hiring a Fertility Coach
In this episode, I am bringing up a very important topic that I was inspired to speak about in response to an unfortunate experience one of my clients had. There are many coaches who are amazing for women who are going through fertility coaches. This particular story that my client shared, brought up some important aspects to consider when hiring a fertility coach.
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#132 Aimee Raupp Discusses the Impact Diet Has on Egg Quality
Aimee Raupp, MS, LAc, is a renowned women’s health & wellness expert and the best- selling author of the books Chill Out & Get Healthy, Yes, You Can Get Pregnant, and Body Belief. A licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in private practice in New York, she holds a Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor’s degree in biology from Rutgers University. Aimee is also the founder of the Aimee Raupp Beauty line of hand-crafted, organic skincare products. She has appeared on The View, and has been featured in Glamour, Allure, Well + Good, GOOP, Shape, and Redbook, and has received endorsements from Deepak Chopra, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Arianna Huffington, and Gabby Bernstein for her work in helping thousands of women to improve their vitality, celebrate their beauty, and reconnect to the presence of their optimal health. Aimee is also the Head of Chinese Medicine at The Well, an active columnist for media outlets such as Thrive Global, Well + Good, MindBodyGreen and is a frequent speaker at women’s health & wellness conferences across the nation. She engages her large community worldwide through her online programs and with her website, www.aimeeraupp.com.
Instagram: @aimeeraupp
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#128 Can Diet Create Great Sex? Christine DeLozier Shares Her Findings!
As an acupuncturist and herbalist in private practice, Christine DeLozier, L.Ac., specializes in sexual health, treating all orientations and identities. Acupuncture is great for sexual function, but to address the underlying mechanics of consistently great sex, the key is diet. For this reason, she works with patients to develop dietary habits that support their sexual goals.Christine holds Master’s degrees in Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Counseling. During her education, she studied Chinese dietary therapy, and earned a certification as a Holistic Nutritional Counselor. Early in her practice, she treated numerous men for erectile issues with acupuncture, who ended up having significant improvements in sexual satisfaction. After seeing how meaningful this improvement was to their lives, she specialized in sexual health, expanding her practice to all who seek it. She wanted to do more to help them connect with their partners and bring joy to their relationships.
https://www.instagram.com/dietforgreatsex/
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#125 Jill Blakeway Shares How to Understanding Your Unique Body Type in Order to Improve Your Fertility Health!
Jill Blakeway is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM), a licensed and board-certified acupuncturist (LAc), and clinical herbalist who has been practicing energy healing for over 20 years. Jill founded the Yinova Center in NYC in 1999 and currently acts as Clinic Director alongside her husband, Noah Rubinstein. Yinova currently has three locations, Flatiron, Brooklyn Heights and recently opened East Side. As a practitioner, she is known for her intuitive approach to Chinese medicine and particularly for her skills as an acupuncturist and energy healer.
Jill co-authored the bestselling book, Making Babies: A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum Fertility about how to conceive naturally. She also authored a second book about women’s sexual health called Sex Again: Recharging Your Libido. Jill’s recently published third book Energy Medicine: The Science and Mystery of Healing describes what it means, personally and scientifically, to be an energy healer and draws on cutting edge research to explain how acupuncture and energy medicine work. Jill traveled the world for 2 years interviewing and apprenticing with top scientists and energy healers to explain the science behind energy healing and how we can use it in our own lives to heal illness, and live fuller, longer lives.
To learn more about Jill, visit https://www.yinovacenter.com/
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#116 Dr. Magarelli is Back and Shares Amazing News for the Future of IVF!
Dr. Magarelli is a nationally noted Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI) specialist at CNY Fertility’s Colorado Springs location. He has been practicing in Colorado since 1998 and is well-known for serving the fertility needs of couples in the region, including a large number of military families. He was previously the founder and Medical Director of Magarelli Fertility Centers, LLC. Before that, he ran High Quality Affordable Fertility Centers, LLC, and Reproductive Medicine and Fertility Centers, LLC.
Dr. Magarelli has presented and published groundbreaking research in integrating Eastern (Acupuncture) and Western medical treatments for infertility. Today, he continues to investigate the role of Traditional Chinese Medicine in treating IVF patients, forging the way for future treatment breakthroughs.
Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Magarelli was honored as the recipient of the Reproductive Scientist Award by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the Practicing Physicians Award by the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society (PCRS), and recipient of the Pioneers in Integrated Reproductive Medicine Award. Dr. Magarelli is also a Medical Advisor to the ABORM and Reproductive Industry Partners, a past faculty member at Yo San University and the University of New Mexico, founder of the Institute for Sustained Health, founder of US Military Family Fertility Services 501 c3, and Past President of the PCRS.
He is a graduate of Duke University Health Sciences Residency and UCLA RE&I Fellowship program. He earned his Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology at the University of Arizona and is a frequent presenter on topics such as infertility, PCOS, Menopause, Andropause, and the treatment of Insulin Resistance.
https://www.cnyfertility.com/our-team-members/paul-magarelli/
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#99 The Fertility Expert Marc Sklar Discusses the Importance of Sperm Health
For more than 18 years, Dr. Marc Sklar (aka The Fertility Expert) has been helping couples struggling to conceive empower their fertility naturally with his online fertility programs and virtual consultations.
He’s the creator of FertilityTV, a youtube channel dedicated to natural fertility with over 100,000 subscribers, the founder of the Reproductive Wellness Clinic in San Diego California and the clinical director of MarcSklar.com helping couples via online programs and virtual coaching.
He has extensive experience and expertise in treating and resolving the causes of infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss with classical Acupuncture and Chinese Medicines. A Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Board Certified Herbalist and Oriental Medicine Practitioner, and President of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), Sklar approaches his patients with an open mind, compassion and a medically integrative perspective.
Since completing his master’s degree, Marc has studied with many prominent figures in the field of Oriental Medicine, as well as the Western medical world at large. Working closely with his mentor, local fertility specialist Donna Keefe, Marc has been trained and certified in the treatment of infertility and women’s health.
Marc has also trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute under Dr. Herbert Benson, M.D. and Peg Baim, M.S., N.P., where he became certified in Mind/Body Medicine.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCckJrww4bImdjwPFvr631zA
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#96 Katherine Alexander Anderson Discusses ABORM and Her Fascinating Research on TCM’s Effect on the Menstrual Cycle
Katherine Alexander Anderson is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, international speaker, published author, researcher and Executive Director of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM). Katherine takes an integrative, evidence-based approach to medicine and enjoys educating both her peers and patients alike.
She has over 25 years experience in healthcare and has dedicated her practice to reproductive issues and women’s health. She works with patients in her private clinics in Maine and New Hampshire as well as online through her virtual sessions and online programs.
As the Executive Director and immediate past president of ABORM, she has been on the forefront of ensuring that Chinese medical practitioners across the globe specializing in infertility receive the highest level of training.
In addition to running her busy clinics and lecturing on infertility, Katherine is getting ready to defend her PhD thesis on the impact of Chinese medicine on menstrual cycle regulation and time to conception.
For more information about Katherine, visit www.rhythmsforwomen.com
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For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com
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#50 Reflecting on My First 50 Episodes!
Yay! The Wholesome Fertility Podcast has reached 50!!
Yay! The Wholesome Fertility Podcast has reached 50!! This is truly an amazing day for me and I couldn't have done this without you! I hope you listen to this podcast because this is a behind the scenes, candid episode on what it has meant to start this podcast, what I have learned, and what my inspiration is to serve you, the listener!!
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#48 The Powerful Benefits of Meditation
The benefits of meditation cannot be underestimated. Even science is now uncovering the power of this ancient practice.
In this episode I speak about how meditation can help your fertility journey by grounding and providing clarity in navigating a very challenging journey. I go over the mind and how we can train ourselves to be less reactive to our thoughts and emotions. This over time brings about a profound sense of empowerment.
Recommended meditation books:
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life
A Fertile Path: Guiding the Journey with Mindfulness and Compassion
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#17 What is Fertility Hypnosis? with author James Schwartz
James Schwartz, BCH, is a Board Certified Hypnotherapist, an NLP practitioner, and the author of The Mind-Body Fertility Connection.
James Schwartz, BCH, is a Board Certified Hypnotherapist, an NLP practitioner, and the author of The Mind-Body Fertility Connection. He is certified by the National Guild of Hypnotists and a member of the Colorado Association of Psychotherapists. James is the founder and director of the Rocky Mountain Hypnotherapy Center in Lakewood, Colorado, and is certified in Complementary Medical Hypnosis, NeuroLinguistic Programming and HypnoBirthing®.
James has been practicing hypnosis since 2003. Through his extensive work with infertility clients, James created and developed the Hypnosis to Promote Fertility program which focuses on healing the mental and emotional barriers that can often prevent conception. This work led to his book, The Mind Body Fertility Connection®, which was endorsed by leaders in the fields of acupuncture, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and Maya massage
James’ latest book,One Voice, Sacred Wisdom(released in June of 2017), is a groundbreaking exploration into the communications we are receiving from other realms. Through the use of hypnosis, James was able to gather information about life, death, the afterlife, karma, parallel planes, healing and why we exist on this planet from clients who were communicating directly with their guides.
Contact information:
For more information about the author, you can go to the web site for The Rocky Mountain Hypnotherapy Center, LLC, at www.rmhypnotherapy.com. If you are interested in James’ book on fertility, The Mind-Body Fertility Connection, check out www.the mindbodyfertilityconnection.com.
For more information about Michelle, visit www.thewholesomelotus.com
For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com
The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/