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

Progesterone is essential for sustaining pregnancy, yet it’s often overlooked or dismissed in conventional care. In this episode, I explain why many doctors don’t routinely test or support progesterone, how medical training influences fertility care, and what red flags to watch for. We talk about self-advocacy, aligning with providers who share your values, and why low progesterone is usually a si...

Hey sister, today’s episode is a vulnerable one. I’m sharing my most recent birth experience, one of the hardest seasons I’ve walked through, even as a doula. This pregnancy and birth challenged everything I thought I knew and reminded me how unpredictable labor can be.   Episode Highlights: Why every pregnancy and every birth is completely unique How a hard pregnancy can change what kind of birth...

Hey sister! Today, I'm highlighting miscarriage. It is talked about more than it used to be, but the details often stay hidden. In this episode, I’m sitting with you in the hard places and sharing what I wish more women were told about miscarriage symptoms, emotional fallout, and what your body and heart may experience after loss. I share parts of my own story, what symptoms can be normal (and wha...

Hey sister! I sat down with Justin Hai - founder of Rebalance Health - and we went deep into something that affects every single woman listening: cortisol. We talked about how our always-on world, our phones, notifications, and nonstop information are quietly pushing our bodies into fight-or-flight… and how that impacts everything from sleep to progesterone to fertility.   Episode Highlights: Just...

Hey sister! In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal invitation for how to begin your year with the Lord, especially if you are walking through miscarriage, TTC heartbreak, hormone struggles, or the fear of trying again. I tell a story from my own journey of conceiving our fourth baby, how God met me in a dark closet before ovulation, and how that sacred moment became a reminder of His nearn...

In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to handle the holiday TTC blue, the questions, the grief, the jealousy, the isolation, and the heaviness that can flare up this time of year. I walk you through practical ways to prepare your heart before gatherings, how to guard your heart from bitterness, and how to stay rooted in Christ when emotions run high.   Episode Highlights: We look at: Mary’s...

In today’s episode, I’m talking with my former Fertility Framework client Tanya - a dentist, Navy veteran, and devoted follower of Jesus who has walked a long road of infertility, loss, and deep spiritual surrender. She shares her story of an ectopic pregnancy, failed IUIs, being dismissed by doctors, and how God met her in the darkest moments.   Episode Highlights: Inside Fertility Framework, Tan...

Today I’m welcoming back Angela Warren, one of my very first Fertility Framework clients and a longtime friend of the podcast. When she first shared her story back in episode 92, she was secretly newly pregnant. Today she’s back to tell the rest of her story.   Episode Highlights: Angela shares: How charting and basal body temperature gave her the first hint she might be pregnant How she prepared...

We have an extra episode this week - and it's a good one! Today I’m talking with Sidnee, a Fertility Framework alum who has walked through years of irregular cycles, confusing doctor visits, and the emotional weight of trying to conceive after coming off birth control.   Episode Highlights: How charting finally helped her understand her long, irregular cycles The changes she saw after doing a gent...

Hey sister, today, we’re diving into three signs that low hormones could be impacting your ability to conceive. I’m sharing part of my own story: after two healthy boys, we walked through three heartbreaking miscarriages. Those losses pushed me to find answers that traditional medicine wasn’t giving; answers that ultimately led me to charting, learning the language of my cycle, and discovering how...

Hey friend, today’s episode is one I know will hit home for many of you, especially if you’ve walked through miscarriage, or you’re doing everything you can to prevent another one. We’re talking about progesterone - the “keep baby in” hormone, and how it connects to miscarriage. I share what is often missed when it comes to timing tests, and why simply taking progesterone isn’t always the whole an...

Today we’re talking about something so many of you ask me about trying to conceive while breastfeeding, without weaning. This is one of the most common questions I get from mamas who still have a little one nursing, but feel that God has placed another child on their heart. And maybe you feel torn… like, “Is it selfish to want another baby when I already have this precious one in my arms?” Hear me...

Hey sister, today we’re diving into a topic that many women don’t realize can be a huge missing piece: male factor fertility, late ovulation, and how to actually time intimacy so you’re not exhausted, discouraged, or wasting emotional energy every single day of your cycle.   Episode Highlights: • Why male factor matters more than most couples realize • The simple changes men can make that impact s...

In today’s episode, we are talking about a phrase that I honestly wish we could throw away, light on fire, and bury forever: “unexplained infertility.” It sounds final. It sounds hopeless. It sounds like a human is trying to play God by telling you there is no answer and no way forward. And that is simply not the truth. In this episode, we’re going deep into the real root causes doctors often over...

Hey sister, I’m so glad you’re here. I’m back from maternity leave, holding my sweet baby girl, Sophia, and just sitting in awe of what God’s taught me these past few months. If you’ve been walking through your fertility journey feeling tired, worn out, or ready to throw in the towel, this episode is for you. Today, I’m sharing some really personal things about how difficult this pregnancy was, wh...

Hey Sister! Ever heard of a “thyroid panel” and wondered if it really matters for your fertility journey? Today we’re diving deep into the hormone test most women don’t even know they need—the full thyroid panel. I’m sharing my personal story of how missing this simple test led to heartbreak, how the Lord met me in it, and how understanding the thyroid can change everything for your hormones, cycl...

Hey sister, I am so excited to reshare the most downloaded episode of all time with you! This is a tender one. This episode comes with a trigger warning because we’re talking about miscarriage - something I know many of you have walked through. If you’ve experienced loss, I see you, and I’m praying that today brings comfort, truth, and practical steps for prevention as you prepare your body and he...

Sister, if you’ve recently experienced a chemical pregnancy or early miscarriage, my heart aches with yours. This episode is for you. I share my own journey of walking through multiple chemical pregnancies, the grief and despair that followed, and the hope God brought me through it all.   Episode Highlights: What a chemical pregnancy really is (and why so many women don’t even realize they’ve expe...

Hey sister, today we’re diving into #3 of the top 5 most downloaded episodes of all time! It is a topic that I know is on so many of your hearts - the two week wait. You’ve tracked, you’ve timed, you’re pretty sure you ovulated… and now comes the waiting. What can you do during this time to support healthy conception? And maybe even more importantly, how do you find peace in the waiting?   Episode...

Hey sister! I've got another great episode rerun for you today. The moment you see those two lines on the pregnancy test stick, your whole world shifts. Whether you're feeling giddy, terrified, or both, I want you to know you are not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing my three non-negotiables (plus a secret bonus one!) for what to do right away when you find out you're pregnant. I'm walking you t...

Hey sister! Today we are replaying #5 of the most downloaded episodes of all time! In this episode, I break down five powerful ways to naturally support your progesterone… and flood you with some Biblical encouragement to remind you that your identity and purpose goes far beyond a positive pregnancy test. I also discuss how to increase your progesterone levels naturally without immediately jumping...

Today’s episode is going to wrap you in hope. I got to sit down with the beautiful Betty Ringeisen - author, speaker, mom of nine, and a fierce woman of faith. She shares her raw, powerful story of walking through multiple miscarriages, discovering a blood clotting disorder, and holding on to the vision and promise God gave her of “more babies.” Her book, Waiting for Jedidiah, is a love letter to...

Okay, y’all… this episode is a powerhouse. If you suspect low progesterone might be impacting your fertility, I’m walking you through three things you can do today (without turning to meds) to nourish your body and support your hormones naturally. I also share a bonus tip at the end from Scripture, because spiritual peace matters just as much as physical healing. We’re also celebrating 50,000 podc...

Hey friends! Today’s topic is a big one. If you’ve ever sat across from your doctor, prescription in hand, and thought, “Do I really need this? Is this the right next step?”, you’re not alone. We’re talking today about fertility meds: Letrozole, Metformin, Clomid, and the rest. When is it the right time? Should you try natural tools first? Is it wrong to take them? What’s the faith piece in all of...

Have you ever gotten a faint positive test, started to hope… and then it was gone before it even felt real? Today, I’m walking with you through the tender topic of chemical pregnancies - what they are, why they happen, and how to grieve them well when the world around you might not even acknowledge the loss. I’ll also share my own story of two early losses, what I wish I had done differently, and...