For the Love of Hormones- Miscarriage, Hormone Balance, Progesterone, TTC, Cycle Tracking, Conception, Holistic Health

In this episode, the conversation continues with Nick and Haley of Thriving Kingdom Marriage. And the subject? Something we don’t discuss nearly enough on the fertility journey: your marriage. Trying to conceive doesn't just test your body. It tests your communication, your patience, and it has a sneaky way of resurrecting wounds from your past you didn't even know were still there. Nick and Haley...

If you've ever felt the quiet weight of tracking every cycle, hoping this month is "the one," and wondering whether your husband really understands what you're carrying — this conversation is for you. Today I'm joined by Nick and Haley, hosts of the Thriving Kingdom Marriage podcast, who are walking through their own season of trying to conceive their second child. We talk about what it looks like...

This week I'm handing the mic to someone who's been walking this journey right alongside me: my husband, Adam. After losing our daughter Hannah at 12 weeks, I've told my side of our story more times than I can count. But today, Adam shares his. If you're a wife wondering how to help your husband process, or a husband wondering how to show up for his grieving wife, this conversation is for you. Epi...

This is a heavy one — and I mean that in the holiest way. I recorded this episode with a dear friend on my heart. She just walked through a miscarriage, and I've been right there with her — sitting on her doorstep, going to the memorial, feeling every layer of it. And if you've ever been in that place where everyone around you is still pregnant and you're not, I made this for you. Because that fee...

After a loss, one of the most tender questions a woman can ask is: Is my body ready to try again? In this episode, I'm walking you through the three signs I look for — the ones I wish someone had walked me through after my own three miscarriages. We open in Isaiah 43:19 — "Behold, I am doing a new thing" — and let that promise anchor everything we dig into. Because this episode isn't just about ph...

If you've ever walked out of your doctor's office after a miscarriage feeling dismissed, unheard, or like there just had to be more you could do — this episode is for you. After three of my own losses, I went looking for better answers. And I found them. Today I'm sharing the three things that 97% of doctors are not going to walk you through before you try to get pregnant again — and why doing thi...

Could mold be the hidden root cause behind your infertility, miscarriages, or mystery symptoms? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Aubree Felderhoff — founder of Mold Free Mom and a board-certified holistic health practitioner — who spent 12 years and over $250,000 consulting more than 30 doctors before finally discovering that mold was the culprit behind her debilitating illness. Aubree's sto...

If you're standing at a fork in the road — staring down the path toward IUI or IVF and wondering if that's truly where God is leading you — this episode is for you. I'm walking through the story of Ruth, a woman whose 10 years of waiting and heartbreak led to one of the most extraordinary redemption stories in all of Scripture, and what her journey can speak into yours today. Together we're talkin...

Are you or your husband considering IUI or IVF? Before you take that next step, there's a foundational conversation we need to have — one that most fertility clinics skip entirely. In this episode, I break down the missing pieces that must be addressed before IUI or IVF is ever on the table. Rooted in Proverbs 3, I walk you through why these medical procedures don't fix root issues, what your body...

Have you been told IUI or IVF is your “next step”… but deep down, you still have questions? In today’s episode, I’m walking through four deeply important questions to prayerfully consider before pursuing fertility treatments like IUI or IVF. We’re talking about understanding your hormones, addressing root causes, discerning peace versus pressure, and bringing this decision fully before the Lord. I...

Mother’s Day can feel incredibly complicated when you’re trying to conceive, grieving a miscarriage, or longing for a baby you haven’t yet held. In this deeply personal and Scripture-centered episode, I share an encouragement the Lord placed on my heart just days before Mother’s Day. Together, we walk through James 1 and what it truly means to “consider it joy” during suffering, grief, infertility...

If you’ve been feeling bloated, exhausted, or like your body just isn’t working the way it should… this episode is going to open your eyes. Today I’m joined by Hannah Aylward, a functional gut health practitioner who helps women get to the root of chronic digestive issues and hormone imbalance. We’re talking about something that doesn’t get enough attention in the fertility space: your gut. Inside...

If you’ve ever wondered… “Why hasn’t God healed me?” This episode is going to meet you right where you are. Today, I’m joined by Sydney Bennett, a writer, speaker, and disability advocate who lives with daily seizures, chronic pain, and mobility challenges after being diagnosed with functional neurological disorder just weeks after her honeymoon. She also knows miscarriage grief firsthand. And in...

If you’ve been relying on ovulation calculators, apps, or devices to tell you when you’re fertile… this episode might lovingly challenge you. Because what if those “shortcuts” are actually keeping you from deeper understanding—and even deeper connection with God in your fertility journey? In today’s episode, I’m sharing: Why conception calculators often miss the mark The difference between “shortc...

If you’ve ever thought, “I just want to get my body ready to get pregnant and stay pregnant…” this episode is for you. Today I’m walking you through 3 foundational steps to prepare your body for pregnancy—physically and spiritually. We’re talking about: What to do in seasons of waiting and grief How to actually understand what your body is telling you And how to begin supporting your hormones in a...

In this episode, I’m walking you through a powerful (and honest) look at what it means to pray for pregnancy… without turning prayer into a formula or quick fix. We’re diving into the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1 and what her journey teaches us about grief, surrender, and where we turn when we’re hurting. If you’ve been trying to conceive, feeling overwhelmed, or wondering how your faith fits int...

Friend… if you’ve experienced a loss and you’re wondering “should I just try again right away?” — this episode is for you. Today we’re having a very honest, grace-filled conversation about something that is often overlooked: how your hormones and overall health may need time to heal after loss. I’m sharing from both experience and what I’ve seen with so many women I’ve walked with… and giving you...

In this episode, I’m walking you through a question I’ve personally wrestled with: Was that a late period… or was it a chemical pregnancy? After experiencing three losses—including two chemical pregnancies—I know how confusing and emotional this can be. We’re talking through: What actually causes a late period How your cycle phases reveal what’s really going on The key difference between follicula...

In this episode, I’m joined by Kelsey Wickenhauser—PA, weight loss coach, and host of Kingdom Fit Moms—to talk about something that deeply impacts your fertility… your relationship with food. We’re breaking down: Why food has become so confusing (and how to simplify it) The difference between restriction vs nourishment How under-eating can actually harm your hormones The role of stress, over-exerc...

After 7 years of infertility, Chelsea finally got her miracle pregnancy. In this honest episode, she shares her pregnancy, a home birth that did not go as planned, a hospital transfer, postpartum reflections, and the powerful lessons God taught her through it all. We talk about birth expectations, advocacy, flexibility, breastfeeding, and why even something beautiful like birth can become an idol...

In this episode, Kristen shares her journey from birth control and Hashimoto’s to pregnancy. We discuss progesterone, cycle charting, Napro support, faith in the waiting season, and preparing for a home birth. This episode is such a beautiful picture of what happens when we steward our bodies wisely.  This one will minister to your heart.   Resources & Links: ✨ Hormone Quiz: Take the free Hor...

Trying to get pregnant? Recovering from miscarriage? Want to support your hormones naturally within God’s design? In today’s episode, I’m sharing three foundational (but often overlooked) conception tips that every mom-to-be should know. We talk about: Why hydration directly impacts cervical mucus How minerals and real salt support true cellular hydration What your biomarkers are revealing about y...

Fertility apps assume you have a perfect 28-day cycle and 14-day luteal phase—but what if you don’t? In this episode, Bekah explains why ovulation calculators often miss the mark and how learning a true Fertility Awareness Method can change everything!   In this episode, I’m breaking down: Why most ovulation apps assume a “perfect” cycle The hidden problem with the 14-day luteal phase assumption W...

Doing everything “right” with timing but still not pregnant? In this episode, Bekah shares why 30% of couples conceive just by learning cycle tracking — and what the other 70% may be missing. We talk about how nutrition impacts hormones at a cellular level, why inflammation matters for ovulation and implantation, and why spiritual nourishment must come first.   We discuss: Why cycle charting is fo...

In today’s episode, I share a powerful, faith-filled coaching conversation about surrender, timing, and trusting God with a fragile beginning. We talk about handing God the vase, why each child can only come from one specific egg and one specific sperm, and how abiding in Christ brings peace even after loss. If you’re navigating pregnancy after miscarriage, a chaotic cycle, or the fear that creeps...