Health and Hormones

As we learn more about the impact of a vaginal delivery on a baby's gut microbiome there will inevitable be mama's who wonder, is my baby's gut health going to be ruined forever because they were born via c-section? Give a listen and find out what new research is showing are the long term impacts of how your baby was delivered. Research article can be found here . If you are looking for someone to...

Do you feel frustrated in the realm of women's health? Stuck and wondering how you can help support women that are being prescribed 'the pill' as the solution to their women's health issues? Wondering what you can do to initiate a cultural shift in our world to help women understand that they deserve more? Resources to learn about more Guiding Star Project Factsaboutfertility Elevate by Katie Vidm...

We all go through seasons where it is just hard to get food on the table. So when you are in one of those seasons what does a nutritional therapy practitioner eat?? I hope you enjoy a preview into what we eat during the crazy season we are in, postpartum with baby number 6. Vertias Fitness that I gave a shout out for! GF DF meals meal planning for $12.99 a month. Use this code 'Rita23' to get 10%...

Women often share with me that their sleep is poor almost as an after thought. Sometimes we write off poor sleep because, "I've always been a light sleeper" or "I'm just getting older". But poor sleep tells us a lot about how we need to support your body. On this episode I talk about a couple things that pop into my head when someone shares with me that they aren't sleeping well. Would you like to...

Do you have the dream to travel with your family but it just seems to far away or "against the grain"? This episode is about how my husband and I traveled abroad with our five kids. Your dream IS possible and you can live it out! It is our job to bring into action the dreams God puts on our hearts whether that be starting a business or taking your family to Europe for a month. IT IS POSSIBLE! Also...

Have you been missing your period for weeks, months, years even? If so that means there is an imbalance in your body that you need to pay some attention to. Don't just settle for taking the pill because even if that seems to be helping it isn't helping your hormones but instead over riding them. In this episode we will dive deeper into what to do to support your body when you have been missing you...

Click here for my free cycle syncing workshop! Click here for my free e-book!

Postpartum life can be hard. And at 6 weeks resuming relations with your spouse may not be at the top of your priority list. In this episode we trouble shoot some of the biggest complaints women have with being intimate with their husbands after giving birth. Things like "I have zero libido", "I don't look attractive", and nursing woes. Nursing cups for sore/cracked nipples: https://www.amazo http...

Life update. Postpartum. Busy and happy. And of course, what to expect from the podcast in 2025. For my whole birth story go to my Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEieo-upPTM/?img_index=1 Cycle Syncing Workshop: https://healthandhormones.org/cycle-syncing-workshop/

Have you wondered what is cycle syncing? How it can help you balance your hormones? Or make your life more peaceful? This is my testimony of what I have noticed since I implemented cycle syncing. If you're ready to give cycle syncing a try sign up for my FREE cycle syncing workshop right here. https://healthandhormones.org/cycle-syncing-workshop/

I don't know about you but growing in humility has always felt kind of abstract. But I just heard something that blew my mind about growing in humility and I wanted to share it with you all because it makes it so crystal clear how we can take concrete steps to start growing in humility.

Have you been thinking about charting your cycles? Join me as I introduce the newest member of my team at Divine Mercy FertilityCare, Marie Swodoba. We talk about how she got started teaching women to chart their cycles and some things you can discover as you To get started learning how to chart your cycles schedule an introductory session with Marie here . If you have learned how to chart Creight...

You will not make progress in your health journey if you do not cultivate this at the same time! What is the this that is so critical and how do we learn to get in better touch with our body's? Interested in Balancing your Hormones naturally? Grab my free ebook: https://birdsend.page/forms/9473/cDk9YT4KSn

Join me as I interview Amy LaRue, a Naturopathic doctor and we unpack balancing hormones. We will discuss the questions: how do I know if my hormones are imbalanced? How do you balance hormones when they are off? What are some things to consider when testing hormone levels? What causes hormones to be imbalanced? To connect with Amy: https://www.amylaruewellness.com/ What to know what you can do to...

So many people feel so good on different types of fad diets? But how do we navigate them all and find the one that is best suited for your unique body and it's needs. That's exactly what I begin to unpack on this episode. I hope it helps you! In the meantime let me know do you agree? Want to understand your body and know how to support it better? Then check out my cycle care companion product that...

This is a huge question I get asked all.the.time. My answer may surprise you! Have you, or someone you love, been told to go on the pill for medical reasons? Stuck and wondering what to do next? Reach out to me. Health journeys can feel lonely but they don't have to be. Want to understand your body and know how to support it better? Then check out my cycle care companion product that helps you tro...

Miscarriage is a heavy cross to bear. So often we bare it alone with very few people knowing about the grief we are experiencing. Whether this is your first miscarriage that is currently happening, or you have had several in the past, there is no expiration date to grief. And the loss of a child is something we will always carry with us. We move through different seasons of it but it is always the...

Perimenopause is when we go through a lot of changes. Hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, weight gain? What is going on and how can you support your body uniquely during this time? If you need an action plan to start feeling better start here!! This video will walk you through small (and maybe large) steps to get you moving in the right direction to support your health. Discovery call with Rita:...

The loss of a child is a heavy cross to bear. Regardless of how little time you had with your child, your grief is a very real part of the journey. Today I am speaking to Dr Abby Jorgenson, who is a Catholic bereavement doula. Today we discuss what is a bereavement doula and how can they help you move forward in your grief. To find Dr Abby: https://bereavementdoulas.com/about/ https://catholicbere...

Do you feel stuck in your health journey? Like everything you have tried hasn't helped you feel better? More like yourself? Listen to this short tip that will change the way you approach your health journey!!Feeling alone or like you need some extra support in your health journey? Schedule a free discovery call with me using this link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18525602&a...

Grief & infertility goes hand in hand. It's so important to have someone in your corner that can help you navigate this difficult time. Join us as we discuss why is it helpful to work with someone who is Catholic for infertility counseling? Should you have a counselor that works with you and your husband together? And can you bear fruit during a season of infertility? Also, if you are wonderin...

Fasting for women is not the same as fasting for men. We hear fasting talked about everywhere! And I am constantly hearing from my clients that their doctor is recommending they do Intermittent fasting to support blood sugar regulation. But there are a few critically important things to remember when talking about fasting and women! If you enjoyed this video please subscribe and share! To schedule...

Sometimes our body's feel out of control. We wonder what is it telling us? We know sugary sweets make us feel terrible but why is it so.hard. to stop overconsuming them? I want to talk about what may actually be causing you to feel this way. It's so important to understand how our body works, and what it needs, so we can stop getting stuck in these cycles of grabbing for more and more sugar. If yo...

Were you told you have high inflammation? Inflammation is talked about all the time. But what is it? And are there things we can do to reduce inflammation? Some foods are highly inflammatory but there are a lot of other common contributors to inflammation. This does not look the same for everyone but there are some things we can do to reduce inflammation. Things like regulating your blood sugar le...

To eat meat, or to not eat meat? It's so confusing! I hope this video will help shed some light on the confusion for you! Need help finding your local farmers? http://eatwild.com/ https://www.localharvest.org/ https://www.americangrassfed.org/ If you enjoyed this video please subscribe and share! To schedule a discovery call with Rita go here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/709c8384/?ap...