THE WHOLESOME FERTILITY PODCAST
#93 Dr. Carrie Jones Explains how the DUTCH Test can Reveal many Fertility Hormonal Imbalances
Dr. Carrie Jones, ND, MPH, is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones. She graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), School of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she also completed her 2-year residency in women’s health, hormones and endocrinology. Later she graduated from Grand Canyon University’s Master of Public Health program with a goal of doing more international education. She was adjunct faculty for many years teaching gynecology and advanced endocrinology/fertility and has been the Medical Director for 2 large integrative clinics in Portland. She is the Medical Director for Precision Analytical, Inc, creators of the DUTCH hormone test.
For more information about Dr. Carrie Jones, visit http://www.drcarriejones.com
For more information about the DUTCH test, visit https://dutchtest.com
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#92 Katie Bryan Shares Her Single Greatest Choice
Katie Bryan is the creator of the Single Greatest Choice, a place for women who are worried that singleness might mean missing out on motherhood. Katie helps women gain clarity on what they truly want, create pathways to get there, and, most importantly, learn how to manage their minds along the way. Katie hosts a podcast called The Single Greatest Choice, where women tell their stories about singleness, fertility, motherhood and choice. She also coaches women who want to “hit snooze” on their biological clocks or need help embracing Plan B when life doesn’t turn out as planned. Katie moved from fear to freedom on her own fertility journey, and her goal is to provide information and inspiration for other women to do the same.
www.singlegreatestchoice.com
https://www.instagram.com/single_greatest_choice/
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#91 Helping Children Understand IVF | Children's Book Author Tess Kossow
After having her baby boy Ferris, Tess decided to write her first children’s book about her IVF journey so that children all over the world can understand how they and their siblings came into the world.
Ferris was born from Tess’s last embryo and the answered prayer of faith, love and science through IVF.
Reading holds a very special place in Tess’s heart, and this next stage of her career has her creating something that his so very dear in the lives of IVF children through her picture books.
https://tesskossow.com/book/im-very-ferris/
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#90 Kela Smith Shares how Her Hormone Puzzle Method was the Missing Piece to Her Fertility Health
Kela has an extensive background as a professional fitness trainer, wellness educator, and author. To date, she has published two books: The Complete Hormone Puzzle Cookbook and The Hormone Puzzle Method for solving infertility, as well as an online course with the same name. Kela also holds four distinct qualifications as a Certified Holistic Health & Wellness Coach. She realized her dream of creating a virtual holistic health and wellness practice and helps women all over the world solve these issues. As the creator of the Hormone Puzzle Method, Kela helps her clients learn how to cycle sync so they have pleasant periods, boosted fertility, happy hormones, hotter sex lives and greater creativity, productivity, and wellbeing at work.
https://www.hormonepuzzle.com/
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#89 Heather Grzych Discusses the Inspiration for Her Book “Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility”
Heather Grzych is the author of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility. A board-certified Ayurvedic practitioner, she bridges the worlds of conventional and alternative medicine to help women and men heal their physical and emotional lives. Heather is on the board of directors for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and has consulted with doctors, governments, and insurance companies. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Visit her online at http://heathergrzych.com.
Heather’s book: The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathergrzych/
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#88 Yoga & Meditation Teacher Chrissy Carter Shares Her Sacred Journey
Chrissy Carter is a passionate multi-hyphenate who inspires the art of mindful living. Chrissy is a yoga and meditation teacher, writer, and founder of the lifestyle site, H(OM)E® Known for her warmth and down to earth approach, Chrissy's teaching creates space for self-inquiry and self-acceptance. She teaches LIVE streaming yoga classes at H(OM)E® and is a featured meditation teacher on Meditation Studio App. Chrissy has appeared in numerous publications such as Yoga Journal, The New York Times, and Live Happy Magazine.
https://www.instagram.com/yogachrissy/
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#87 Zahra Haji Discusses Navigating the Fertility Journey while Coping with the Unknown
Zahra Haji is the Yoga Goddess. She created the first online fertility yoga and meditation program, which is practiced by women in over 25 countries. The Moon Goddess cycle-harmonizing, fertility-enhancing practice has helped over 50% of her clients conceive. Zahra is also a Registered Psychotherapist, and Women's Reproductive Health & Fertility Coach, helping women address the often left-out psychological and emotional aspects of infertility.
If you want to learn more about how Zahra and Yoga Goddess can help you conceive, visit www.yogagoddess.ca.
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#86 How Samantha Kellgren Overcame Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and Got Her Cycle Back
Samantha is certified through ACE Fitness and the Integrative Women’s Health Institute as a preconception through postnatal health coach. She currently lives in Asheville with her husband, toddler, and dog. After a Hypothalamic Amenorrhea diagnosis, and undergoing IVF to have their son, Samantha made drastic changes to her unhealthy relationship with exercise and healthy eating. She now supports other women through the major mindset shifts around food and fitness it takes to get pregnant. Samantha has been featured on Scary Mommy, the Get Pregnant Naturally podcast, Run Lift Mom, and the Beat Infertility Podcast.
https://simplywellcoaching.com
https://www.instagram.com/simplywellcoaching/
https://www.facebook.com/Simplywellcoaching/
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For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com
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#85 WellBe Founder Adrienne Nolan-Smith Shares how Her Own Journey to Health Inspired Her Life’s Mission
Adrienne is a board-certified patient advocate, speaker and the founder of WellBe, a media company and lifestyle brand focused on bridging the large gap between the healthcare system and the wellness movement. Her mission is to help people prevent and reverse chronic health issues naturally.
From her 20-year journey through the conventional healthcare system as a patient, caretaker and then technology professional working with hospitals, Adrienne has seen how empowering patients through integrative health and wellness is key to preventing and reversing the chronic disease crisis.
Adrienne received her BA from Johns Hopkins University and her MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University. She lives with her husband in New York City. WellBe is her greatest passion and her life’s work.
https://www.instagram.com/getwellbe/
https://www.facebook.com/getwellbe
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#84 Awakening the Divine Feminine | Alexandra Roxo
Alexandra Roxo is a writer, artist, spiritual + emotional guide and teacher who is extremely passionate about the intersection of spirituality and sexuality in the lives of women. Her writing on personal growth, healing, the divine feminine resurgence, moon ritual, and modern spirituality can be read on Girl Boss.com. Teen Vogue, Mind Body Green, and more. She has been featured in many publications for her deep, sensual, and raw approach to healing and transformation, and has also been named a “modern spiritual leader” by Well + Good and has appeared on multiple TV shows and been featured in top podcasts.
She was called to find a way to share her spiritual work with women in places in the world where there is less access to workshops, classes, and retreats, so together with Ruby Warrington, she co-created the online community MOON CLUB, which consists of hundreds of women worldwide who attend monthly online rituals, empowerment talks, and are guided in journey, meditation and breathwork practices. MOON CLUB has since transitioned into Alexandra’s Group Coaching Container, Radical Awakenings. She is working on her first book with the publisher Sounds True, out in July of 2020, and will be leading a retreat in July at Kripalu Center as well as a small book tour in the summer.
For more information on Alexandra, visit: www.alexandraroxo.com
Instagram: @alexandraroxo
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For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com
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#83 Fertility Coach Melanie Legend Discusses how each Individual Requires Their Own Fertility Healing Tools
Melanie started her journey at Western University where she started her first degree (Honours Specialization in Health Science with Biology).
After graduation, Melanie attended the (Royal College Of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain) for 2.5 years. At which point, she had what some may call a "spiritual awakening". Shortly after this shift in perspective, Melanie decided to leave medical school and travel home.
in 2018 she started her Naturopathic Medicine Doctorate Degree at CCNM (Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine). Currently in her 2nd year.
Melanie has always been passionate about women's health, especially after navigating her own journey through PCOS. Her career is now geared towards infertility, pre & post natal treatments, with a drive to be of service to women & children.
After working with multiple clients on hormone regulation, and fertility Melanie found her passion in redefining what fertility treatment looks like. Encompassing a mind-body-soul approach Melanie aims to teach women how to become empowered about their health, curious about their hormones and most importantly healed from the origin!
Melanie is the author of The Miracle Mind: The Power of Self-Healing. She is also host of the Get Seriously Fertile Podcast.
For more information about Melanie, visit:
Instagram: @melaniel.legend
For more information about Michelle, visit www.thewholesomelotus.com
For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com
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#82 Miss Conception Coach Chiemi Rajamahendran Discusses the Importance of Self Compassion on the Fertility Journey
Chiemi, the founder of Miss Conception Coach, is an infertility support counselor that offers individual and couples support sessions in person and via teletherapy worldwide. Chiemi has experience with various support environments, specializing in infertility trauma & loss. Her support is tailored to those experiencing stress & anxiety related to infertility and loss related to procedures such as IVF/IUI. She provides private peer support groups and an online community to support those experiencing infertility.
https://missconceptioncoach.com
https://www.instagram.com/missconceptioncoach/ https://www.facebook.com/Missconceptioncoach
For more information about Michelle, visit www.thewholesomelotus.com
For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com
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#81 Dr. Christiane Northrup Talks about her Journey of Birthing Hope, Belief, and Empowerment into Women's Health
Christiane Northrup, M.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause, and Goddesses Never Age, as well as the host of eight public television specials. A board-certified OB/GYN with more than thirty years of clinical experience, Dr. Northrup has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View,
the Today Show, and Good Morning America, among many others.
Dr. Northrup has been a huge inspiration in my life as well as my mom’s. She is a thought leader who has always been ahead of her time, and has lead with tremendous courage during a time in medicine when many professionals did not acknowledge the mind-body connection and understanding women’s bodies from a holistic point of view. I have been dreaming of this day to have Dr. Northrup on and am honored to have her as a guest today!
DrNorthrup.com
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You can get Dr. Christiane Northrup’s books here:
https://store.drnorthrup.com/category/store-books/
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#80 Aimee Raupp Discusses how Reproductive Health is a Reflection of Overall Health
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
https://www.amazon.com/Yes-You-Can-Get-Pregnant/dp/1936303698
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401953913/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1
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For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com
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#79 Balancing Women’s Hormones with Functional Medicine Dietitian Nutritionist Robyn Johnson
Robyn Johnson is a Functional Medicine Dietitian Nutritionist. Her passion of using food and lifestyle as medicine found her after a personal battle and triumph with psoriasis. She specializes in helping women optimize their health & hormones by finding the root cause to their symptoms. Robyn runs a virtual private practice and is the co-creator of Her Hormones Academy, an online program for women who want to improve their health and hormones with food and lifestyle. Robyn believes healthcare should be individualized and that starts with each person understanding how their body works and what their body needs to truly thrive!
https://www.nutritionbyrobyn.com/
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For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com
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#78 Activating Your Innate Wisdom w/ Energy Healer and Intuitive Dana Childs
Dana Childs is an intuitive, energy healer, and teacher. She delivers grounded spirituality with heart, humor, and unabashed truth through her talks and healing sessions delivered to the executive, individual, or couple. She leads workshops, online courses, and retreats to help others learn to access their trues selves and open their intuitive gifts. When not helping others on their search for personal and professional fulfillment, she can be found writing articles, working on a book, or playing and hiking with her dog, Sufi, in North Carolina.
For more information, check out danachildsintuitive.com and follow her on Instagram @danachildsintuitive.
For more information about Michelle, visit www.thewholesomelotus.com
For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com
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#77 The Connection Between Creativity and Conception
Could there be a connection between creativity and conception? In ancient Indian teachings, it is understood that the second chakra which is where we physically conceive and the home of our womb - is the same home that houses our creativity.
Could cultivating a creative outlet help the second chakra energetically?
Listen in as I share my thoughts and observations on the connection between creativity and conception.
Resources from this episode:
https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252
#76 Can an Astrological Chart Increase IVF Success? Fertility Astrologer Nicola Smuts Allsop Explains
Nicola Smuts Allsop is a consulting astrologer living in the United Kingdom. Originally from South Africa, she completed her first studies at the Rod Suskin School of Astrology in Cape Town, and completed a Diploma in Medieval Astrology with Astro Logos (Bernadette Brady) in the UK. Nicola has recently graduated from Canterbury Christ Church University, with a Master’s Degree in Myth, Cosmology and The Sacred.
Author of the newly published FERTILITY ASTROLOGY, A Modern Medieval Textbook, Nicola has specialised in this field and has undergone fertility treatment herself. She is a mother of two adult children and can empathise and understand the pain and the desperation of trying to conceive.
Nicola lectures internationally on her fertility work and her research and methods in this field are pioneering and unique.
Her success in diagnosing fertility issues in charts and finding potentially fertile times to try In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and other reproductive treatments has been published in The Sunday Times (London), The London Times, and the Daily Mail. Her work has also been featured on national television (Free Spirit, Top Billing) in South Africa.
Many couples are extremely grateful to her for the valuable, time-saving advice and recommendations she is able to provide to maximise the potential for conception. Her practical knowledge of the process of IVF and other reproductive treatments is extensive, and her own personal experience of infertility makes her a compassionate and caring professional.
For more information on Nicola, visit https://www.fertilityastrology.com
https://www.amazon.com/Fertility-Astrology-Modern-Medieval-Textbook/dp/1910531251
For more information about Michelle, visit www.thewholesomelotus.com
For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com
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#75 Jill Blakeway Discusses Fertility, Energy Healing and how the Tao is the Cosmic Weaver Behind it all
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 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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#74 Patient to Patient Advocate Janie Bowthorpe Shares Her Passion on Empowering Those with Thyroid Conditions
Years ago, Janie Bowthorpe became a hypothyroid patient. And like millions, she was put on a T4-only medicine like Synthroid and told it was would change her life.
Years ago, Janie Bowthorpe became a hypothyroid patient. And like millions, she was put on a T4-only medicine like Synthroid and told it was would change her life. But it didn't. Janie spent the next 20 years getting worse on nothing but T4 with growing problems. And each doctor she saw said "It's not your thyroid" causing you all those problems as they did more and more tests. She was steps away from applying for Social Security Disability.
But Janie didn't buy that it wasn't her thyroid. On her own, she found out about having T3 in her treatment with natural desiccated thyroid. On her own, she found a doctor to let her get on desiccated thyroid. Then on her own, she found a second doctor to let her raise it. And her life made a complete and total turn around.
With those experiences under her belt, Janie Bowthorpe started the first and only patient-to-patient movement called Stop the Thyroid Madness. All Janie's experiences challenged the way the medical system has been testing and treating thyroid disease. Today, Janie is the author of two life-changing, patient-to-patient thyroid books, the editor of a third book contributed by medical professionals, and the owner of the most life-changing website on treating a thyroid problem in the world.
https://stopthethyroidmadness.com
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