THE WHOLESOME FERTILITY PODCAST
EP 209 Three Ways to Love Your Womb
In today’s episode I share the importance of giving your womb love and attention on the fertility journey. Your womb and the cells that make it up respond to your love! Love is life giving and I will share three ways you can show your womb some love, so be sure to listen in!
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/
Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
EP 193 The Vitamin You Need To Be On Top Of If You’re Trying To Conceive
What is the one vitamin you should check blood levels for if you’re trying to conceive? This vitamin is crucial for conception and has been mentioned in many studies to be linked to unexplained infertility as well as recurrent miscarriages.
Studies mentioned in this episode:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6210343/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4971338/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8425239/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6683323/
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/
Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
EP 192 Five Things You Can Do To Support Your Egg Quality
As you may already know, egg (and sperm) quality is at the core of ensuring a healthy viable pregnancy. It also takes time to improve, but that time and effort is not only necessary, it’s vital! In this episode I will share five ways you can support your egg quality and overall fertility health.
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/
Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
EP 191 How to Make the Fertility Diet Practical | Charlotte Grand
Charlotte Grand is a registered Nutritional Therapist, fertility nutrition expert, author and creator of the popular instagram channel @thefertilitykitchen where she shares her wholesome balanced approach alongside deliciously simple, everyday recipes, backed by science. Charlotte has spent almost ten years specializing in preconception and fertility, and in her private practice supports her clients to transform their health in preparation for conception and pregnancy.
https://thefertilitykitchen.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/thefertilitykitchen/
https://www.facebook.com/thefertilitykitchen
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/
Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
EP 190 The Journey of Preparing to be a Mama | Jessica Lorion
Jessica has spent the past 12 years as a professional actor and voice over artist in New York City. Now, as the Host and Producer of the Mamas in Training Podcast, she supports pregnant women and aspiring moms on their journey into motherhood.
What makes her show different from other pregnancy and motherhood podcasts is that she is NOT yet a mom. An autoimmune disease has delayed her journey into motherhood and she has decided to learn right alongside her audience.
With a background in performing on stage, in front of camera, as well as being a professional singer, her mission is to spread the importance of studying motherhood. She intends to use her voice and desire to connect with women everywhere, to share the lessons she has learned and give community to those in need.
Website: http://mamasintraining.com/
Facebook Community: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/mamasintrainingpod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasintrainingpod/
Episode mentioned:
EPISODE 73: Finding Fertility Support: https://www.mamasintraining.com/blog/ep73-finding-fertility-support-from-someone-whos-been-there-with-elizabeth-king/
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/
Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
EP 189 How to Survive Getting “Red-Pilled” on Your Fertility Journey
Ah the red pill! We want to know the truth and uncover what may be holding us back but the risk in doing so may cost our mental health! This doesn’t need to be the case though and I know this because I am usually the one giving the red pill! I have learned that there is a way to make that red pill go down easier and there really is an option of experiencing ease when implementing new lifestyle changes after knowing the truth of what may be getting in the way. Join me on today’s episode as I share some tips on how to ease the potency of the red pill!
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/
Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
EP 187 Understanding the Body’s Functional Nature for the Lay Person | Rachelle Robinett
Rachelle Robinett, RH (AHG) is a Registered Clinical Herbalist, Holistic Health Practitioner, and Founder of Pharmakon Supernatural — a company dedicated to exploring the art of functional nature. Rachelle combines her knowledge of herbal and traditional medicine, health science, and lifestyle design into plant-based products and accessible, self-care content for those seeking a connection between modern life and natural wellness.
In addition to managing Pharmakon Supernatural, Rachelle is the creator of HRBLS — herbal remedy gummies for stress-anxiety relief, energy-endurance, and digestive health. Her passions include writing, educating, travel, fitness, and the exploration of the human experience.
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/
Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
EP 183 Can Gluten Impact Fertility Health? | Justine Bold
Justine Bold has worked as an academic in the UK at the University of Worcester since 2008. She is now also Program Director for CPD in the Medical School at Cardiff University. She has written articles on infertility, appeared in the media and coedited a book entitled ‘Integrated approaches to Infertility, IVF and Recurrent Miscarriage’ that was published in 2016. She has published widely in academic journals on gluten and celiac disease and also on the integrative management of female reproductive health conditions. She is working towards PhD by publication having also co-authored a book on Mental Health in 2019 and recently contributed chapters to an upcoming text book ‘Gluten related disorders’ to be published by Elsevier.
Justine had a long personal journey to motherhood starting with a pregnancy loss in her early thirties finally becoming a mum in her forties. She is passionate about raising awareness about the infertility experience and in helping healthcare professionals to understand patients and clients to improve patient care and she is currently working on research projects in this area. She also appeared in the UK at Fertility Fest in 2018 and at the Fertility Show in Manchester in 2019.
To learn more: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/about/profiles/justine-bold
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/1700118-bold-justine
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/
Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
EP 178 How Body Awareness can Impact Fertility Health
In this episode, I cover how body awareness can act as an important tool to improve your fertility health. I go over how your body is designed to “speak” to you in order to maintain balance and well being. I also share some actionable tips you can implement throughout your day! Be sure to tune in.
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/
Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
EP 177 Navigating the Trauma of the Fertility Journey | Emily Ginn
Emily Ginn is an IVF warrior, coach, fellow podcaster and Mama to 2 boys.
She gives tools to women so they can learn how to cut their overwhelm and anxiety in order to get love and laughter back into their lives.
With 15 years in social work and certification from The Life Coach School, Emily has taught so many women going through IVF how to heal shame, trauma and become more mindful during one of the most intense processes in their lives.
Podcast - open.spotify.com/show/2UF1unuOUwDnL48T3LUrF9
Instagram - www.instagram.com/ivfthiscoaching/
Website - www.ivfthiscoaching.com/
Book mentioned in the episode: The Art of being a Healing Presence: https://amzn.to/3M95LHQ
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/
Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
EP 176 How to Hack Fertility Challenge Triggers
In this episode I speak about triggers that come up when facing fertility challenges. This is a topic that comes up a lot when my patients share with me their stories. That is why I felt compelled to speak about it on today’s episode. I share some of the tools that I often share with my patients to help ease the discomfort of triggers.
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/
Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
EP 175 Five Common Mistakes to Avoid When Trying to Conceive
I have that there are common mistakes that people make when trying to conceive. I have seen these mistakes so many times that I decided to make an episode about it! Tune in to find out more about five common mistakes to avoid when trying to conceive!
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/
Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
EP 171 How to Figure Out What Foods Your Body Needs to Conceive | Annina Burns
Annina Burns is a Registered Dietitian with a PhD from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom where she was a Marshall Scholar. Annina was the first PhD/RD in America to be certified in functional medicine, she was the Associate Director for Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative at the White House and has a passion for improving the health of families.
Website:
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/simplinafertility/
https://www.facebook.com/simplinafertility/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFbw2XwmiSJ_rE5RQ0Il64g
https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplina
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/
Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
EP 170 How to Cope with Fertility Overwhelm
The fertility overwhelm is real! With so much information, so many restrictions, and so many let downs, it’s not surprising that many going through the fertility journey find it traumatic! I bring this topic up in response to what I’m hearing from my patients and online clients, and I also bring the goods to add to your toolbox! Join me on today’s episode to find out how you can take the edge off from the fertility overwhelm!
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/
Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
#152 The Spiritual Side of the Fertility Journey | Nancy Weiss
Nancy Weiss is an Intuitive Coach and Reiki Master who supports women in reawakening their intuition and spirituality by empowering them with energy, mindset and manifestation techniques so they can experience profound transformation, trust themselves and feel confident in making their dreams a reality.
Over the last 30 years, Nancy has cultivated her psychic abilities and spiritual practices like using the Law of Attraction, which has enabled her to become a master manifester. She's also helped hundreds of women who are struggling to conceive with 1:1 psychic energy healing and intuitive coaching sessions to help them release blocks, eliminate fear and bring their babies into the world.
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/
Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
#150 How Family Constellation Therapy Can Help Fertility | Natalie Berthold
Natalie Berthold is a leading therapist and teacher of family-systemic therapy (also known as family constellation therapy) and specializes in unlocking trans-generational patterns to free people from what’s holding them back in life. Unresolved family traumas can keep people repeating patterns and unable to move forward in all areas of their life. Natalie helps her clients to lovingly leave those in the past and to move forward unabashedly! Natalie specializes in any and all health issues, couples and relationship issues (or lack thereof) and financial woes. She also combines these skills with a deep spiritual knowing of individuals on a soul level. She really truly believes nothing is impossible and holds that space for each and every client. In fact, Natalie has witnessed countless miracles in her life and those that she works with. It is also not uncommon for Natalie’s clients to claim so much relief in one session that would have taken years in traditional therapy.
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/
Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
# 149 Navigating Grief with After Chloe Founder Melo Garcia
Melo Garcia, a grief specialist, assisting those who have lost what isn't replaceable by creating After Chloe, an online community and resource space that provide support, resources, and assistance through the difficult grief journey. And to find a way not only to process the pain of loss and grief but to incorporate grieving and living to find a life of living after loss. Melo started and cultivated After Chloe in 2015, with the idea to give the griever a feeling of community and to know that his/her opinions are, in fact, not only valid but that anyone can create a roadmap to find his/her way after the loss.
Melo created AfterChloe.com in honor of her daughter Chloe who passed away in 2011, and after losing both her parents.
And felt it necessary to help others deal with the grief and losses life present from death, divorce, identity, age, fertility, and empty-nesting by creating various types of solutions that the grieving finds a life worth living and to speak your grief in your way, a way that will assist you and inspire you to live and grieve
https://www.instagram.com/afterchloe/
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/
Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
#148 Are Spirit Babies Trying to Communicate with You? | Nikki Novo
Nikki Novo is a Cuban-American, best-selling author, spiritual teacher and intuitive healer who guides inquisitive souls to find clarity and purpose in all areas of their lives.
A certified hypnotherapist with the International Association of Counselors and Therapists, ThetaHealer(r), and Reiki healer, her work is focused on providing spirituality seekers a community for their hearts and spirits to flourish.
Her ability to hold space for her students in a gentle and powerful way has paved the way for thousands to be enlightened, awakened and activated by Soul Academy™, on-demand courses with live group coaching; heart-centered through her #1 best-selling book, “The Final Swipe;” and certified as a Soul Teacher in her proprietary certification program.
Dedicated to holistic health and wellness, Nikki has been commissioned to speak by organizations like Equinox, Yahoo, Bumble, Aveeno, Macy’s, and many others. She has been featured in Oprah Magazine, Marie Claire, NBC, and Telemundo as well as on popular podcasts like Almost 30, Balanced Blonde and That’s So Retrograde.
http://nikkinovo.com
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/
Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
#145 Preparing Your Body for Conception | Nora Debora
Nora DeBora is a Preconception Health Coach, Holistic Nutritionist and Fertility Awareness Practitioner who helps women prepare their bodies for pregnancy and have a healthy baby after 30. Through her signature program, Master Your Cycle To Get Pregnant, she teaches women how to optimize their hormones and fertility by harnessing the power of their menstrual cycle with nutrition and self care practices. When she’s not coaching, you can find her indulging in gourmet burgers, sweating in a yoga class, or on long hikes with her husky.
www.naturallynora.ca
Download your Eat To Get Pregnant Guide at www.naturallynora.ca/eat
#144 PCOS & Fertility Health | Caitlin Johnson
Caitlin Johnson is a registered dietitian who loves great food– and people even more! She started her own family naturally in spite of a PCOS diagnosis. Now she uses her experience, evidence-based nutrition, and expertise to guide other women with PCOS into healing and fertility. You can find her on Instagram @PCOSFERTILITYNUTRITION.