THE WHOLESOME FERTILITY PODCAST
EP 201 Can Stress Impact Fertility Health? | Dr. Doni Wilson
Dr. Doni Wilson is a Naturopathic Doctor, certified professional midwife, certified nutrition specialist, and bestselling author of Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health. For more than 22 years, she has helped thousands of patients overcome health challenges and achieve wellness by using specific strategies that address the whole body and ultimately resolve the underlying causes of distress. Dr. Doni suffered from migraines for over 20 years, and in the process of solving them, she developed her Stress Recovery Protocol. Dr. Doni brings awareness to the impact of stress on our health and how it is possible to recover from burnout and become resilient to stress in the media and at public and professional events. You can find her blog, podcast, called How Humans Heal, and her Self C.A.R.E.™ program at DoctorDoni.com
Instagram: @doctordoniwilson
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EP 200 The Impacts of Autoimmune Conditions On Fertility Health |Makayla and Cassie from Mamas Maternal Health
Makayla and Cassie are registered dietician nutritionists and are the founders of Mama’s Maternal Health, an online organization created to help women with Type 1 Diabetes and Autoimmune diagnoses get and stay pregnant.
Website & Social media links (Facebook, instagram, twitter)
@mamas_maternal_health
mamasmaternalhealth@gmail.com
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EP 199 Through Womb Trauma to Womb Healing | Stesha Reukauf
Stesha is passionate about womb healing, energetics and feminine embodiment for women who desire to conceive their babies with unwavering belief & ease without the overthinking, overdoing, doubt & fear.
After a heartbreaking fertility journey and no where to turn, Stesha was brought to the inner work of healing her childhood & generational trauma of unworthiness, not-enoughness, and fear of being seen and taking up space. She was brought even deeper into the awakening of her womb and feminine power. Looking back she knows it all happened for a reason and now guides women struggling to conceive through this incredibly powerful portal to become the mothers they are meant to be.
With 7 years background in root cause medicine, mind-body practice, energy psychology, quantum healing, function nutrition and testing and specialized study in women's fertility along with being a phd candidate in Natural Medicine writing her thesis in energetic womb healing for infertility.
Stesha has the experience and knowledge to guide you through a spiraling journey back home to your power, your fertility, and to the abundant life you desire from a feminine place of ease and flow.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stesha.reukauf/
Free Embodiment Practice: https://courses.steshareukauf.com/embodied-belief
Own Your Fertility Podcast: https://courses.steshareukauf.com/own-your-fertility-podcast
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/
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EP 198 If You’re Struggling to Conceive, Ask Your Doctor About These Tests
If you’ve been struggling to conceive, it is important to run baseline tests with your fertility doctor. Unfortunately, you may have to sometimes advocate for yourself. I wanted to share in this episode common tests that many RE’s run for their patients so that you have an idea of what should be your baseline when you are going in to get answers about your fertility. Join me in today’s episode as I discuss common tests to ask for so you can feel more empowered on your own fertility journey!
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/
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EP 197 What Should You Do If You’re Luteal Phase is Too Short?
In this episode I will go over what the luteal phase is, how to track its length, and what options might help lengthen it. Always be sure to speak to a healthcare provider before taking any supplements.
Here’s a link to the study about Vitamin C affecting progesterone levels: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4700980/
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EP 196 Are There Steps That Your Missing In Optimizing Your Fertility Nutrition? | Katie Dewhurst
Katie started out as a nutritionist and also studied functional medicine, specializing in female health & nutrition. In 2016, she founded Hello Balance, a health and wellness company that helps millennial women optimize their health through food. In 2021, the company expanded into fertility and pregnancy nutrition.
Katie’s Prenatal program has been recommended by celebrity physician Dr. Mark Hyman, Bossbabe, and Girlboss.
Katie is also an expert in managing blood sugar spikes and she has written an actionable nutritional guide and cookbook, The Hello Balance Guide & Cookbook, which has 95+ blood sugar balancing recipes, 5 key fat burning tips, meal building formulas, tips to naturally balance your hormones, intermittent fasting tips and much more, to help women live their best healthy life.
Her health coaching approach is based on the latest science and research and is NOT about restriction, diets, or rigid lifestyles but about eating more of the right foods (which don't have to be boring!) to heal and balance the body from the inside out.
https://www.instagram.com/hellobabynutrition
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/
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EP 195 Pregnancy After Infertility & Loss | Jennifer Robertson
Jennifer Robertson is a fertility coach and has helped women all over the world transform their mindset and take back control of their life in the midst of infertility.
She is also author of The Injustice of Infertility, a deeply inspiring and raw account of her own seven-year fertility journey.
Throughout her own fertility journey, Jen discovered that her old ways of pushing and working hard weren’t serving her. She is now using the lessons learned along the way to develop programs and support women throughout their journey to motherhood - from the moment they start trying to conceive, until they hold their baby in their arms.
You can follow Jennifer on Instagram @msjenniferrobertson or @yourpregnancyhaven
Or via her website www.jenniferrobertson.co or www.yourpregnancyhaven.co
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 194 Should You Rely on OPK’s to Track Ovulation?
Are you relying only on OPK’s to figure out your optimal fertile window? In this episode I will share why OPK’s are not reliable in confirming ovulation, and what you should consider doing instead.
Charting Apps: Kindara, Femm, Glow
Get $5 off of Proov here.
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
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EP 188 Five Beliefs That May Be Holding You Back On Your Fertility Journey
On today’s episode I share five beliefs that may be holding you back on your fertility journey. Beliefs can sometimes be taken as fact when unchallenged and I will share why some may need to be re-evaluated. This episode is all about empowering you on your journey!
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 186 Understanding the Realm of Spirit Babies with Spirit Baby Medium | Kelly Meehan
Kelly is a healing visionary, published author, birth advocate, and a holistic earth mother to her sons Rain and little Forest. She calls herself a Spirit Baby Medium™, which is a title she created and with that she shares messages from the spirit of a child before life and afterlife.
She uses her extra sensory awareness of Clairvoyance and Clairsentience, unique perceptions, and clinical psychological training to support the heart's of people all around the world that are looking to connect in a deeply spiritual and awakened way.
Her loving services focus on spirit baby communication in conception, energetic fertility healing, medical intuition, pre-birth connection in pregnancy, and sacred grief support in all areas of birth loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, & termination). Kelly understands how to listen to the unseen and deeply felt world of spirit baby and more.
Kelly is the host and creator of SPIRIT BABY with over 135 episodes. She has been in the media on birth related and spiritual podcasts and radio shows as a guest expert, being invited and attending over 20 online global summits with topics such as: fertility, pregnancy, grief, and spirituality. She has been featured in Blogs, magazines, and articles. She has been on a TV Show (Nighttime Prime) Nick MOMS sharing her work.
Instagram: @spiritbabymedium
Facebook: Spirit Baby Medium/Medical Intuitive
Facebook: SPIRIT BABIES: Awakening to Conception, Pregnancy, & Parenthood
Facebook: The After Life of Spirit Baby- Healing, Connections, & Love
Twitter: @SPIRITBABYRADIO
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 185 Can You Work With a Surrogate Without Going Through An Agency? | Eloise Drane
After completing her MBA, Eloise Drane founded Family Inceptions, a full-service surrogacy and egg donation agency. Eloise is also the host of Fertility Cafe' - an educational podcast on modern family building, and is the creator of a digital courses on independent surrogacy - Surrogacy Roadmap.
She knows that compassion and grace are necessary ingredients for the delicate journey that egg donation and gestational surrogacy can be for all parties. And understands the importance of empowerment and encouragement within the family creation process.
Eloise’s passion and unparalleled empathy blossomed from her own experience as an egg donor six times and a gestational surrogate three times.
When she isn’t guiding others in making family legacies, Eloise can be found fostering the relationships in her own family. Reading, traveling and spending quality time with her husband and children.
Social Media Platforms: Family Inceptions
Facebook: @FamilyInceptions
Twitter: @FamilyInception
Instagram: @FamilyInceptions or @eloisedrane LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eloisedrane
For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com
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Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/
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 184 How Self-Validation & Emotional Well-Being Can Impact Your Fertility Outcome | Dr. Natalie Masson
Dr. Natalie Masson is a clinical psychologist who supports women on their fertility journey. She has developed expertise in working with the mind-body connection through 20 years of psychotherapy private practice. When she encountered her own fertility challenges in her mid-40s, she turned toward the resources she had collected over the years to guide her through the physical and emotional challenges she was encountering. She found the tools to be so profoundly helpful that she began sharing what she had discovered with other women on the fertility path. Over the past 5 years, she has developed her Fertility from the Soul programs to support women who are drawn to a holistic mind-body approach to fertility.
Website: http://www.fertilityfromthesoul.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fertilityfromthesoul
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrJynvX1U5wM2BgSC9csVsA
Email: info@fertilityfromthesoul.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
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
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EP 182 Claiming Your Power on the Fertility Journey | Tara Brandner
Dr. Tara Brandner works as an experienced doctorate nurse practitioner and fertility coach with patients worldwide. She received additional certification through the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and Marquette Natural Family Planning. After enduring a long road through infertility followed by a traumatic pregnancy, she turned her hurt into hope for others. She formed the first and only nonprofit in North Dakota and South Dakota serving those diagnosed with infertility. She has been the driving force behind legislative efforts since 2019 to increase access to care for infertility and fertility preservation. Tara has expanded her career to providing coaching and telemedicine services that offer a personalized approach to fertility care and pregnancy after infertility. In addition, she offers a wide variety of women's healthcare services provided via telemedicine. She has combined her experience as a healthcare professional and personal struggle to help navigate couples through their family-building path.
www.tarabfertility.com
instagram.com/tarabfertility
facebook.com/tarabfertility
https://www.tiktok.com/@tarabfertility?lang=en
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