Truth & Fertility

Today I chat with Beth Kopczyk, SymptoPro instructor andmindset coach, about the benefits of charting your fertility as a single woman. We deep dive into better understanding your body by charting, how to talk to your doctor with this newfound information about your cycle, plus how charting as a single woman increases your relationship with yourCreator. You will not want to miss this conversation!...

The fertile window is a vital sign on your chart that indicates your body is ovulating. We hear of couple’s trying to locate the fertile window to achieve pregnancy (which is important!), but we don’t always hear about it in othercontexts (say, health management?). Today, I chat about what your fertile window actually means, how to find it, and why it’s important to locate no matter your current f...

Today I chat with Dr. Monica Minjeur, founder of Radiant Clinic, about a new and better approach to women's health. Restorative reproductive medicine gets to the root cause of a woman's unwanted symptoms, healing her fertility from the ground up, rather than placing a bandaid on the issue. We chat about proper diagnosis and treatment for PCOS & endometriosis, also diving into why women...

In my years of teaching women how to chart their fertility, I've noticed an endless cycle (no pun intended...?) the pill is creating in our culture. It starts with a girl getting on the pill in her teens for health issues, getting off years later when she want to have children, and those ugly symptoms (sometimes including infertility) come right back. How do we get ourselves out of this cycle?...

Our culture puts great emphasis on physical intimacy between a couple, but what about other types of intimacy? Are they even important? Today, I chat with my coworker, Caitlin Mills, about SPICE – an acronym for 5 types of intimacy that make for a well-rounded marriage. She dives into the importance of intentionality when practicing SPICE and how to practically apply them to your marriage.   Types...

Ginny Noce from The Women's Health RN walks us through how to manage your hormone health through diet - what to eat and not to eat, how our hormones are affected by the foods we choose, and how a comprehensive lab workup can get the answers we really need about our bodies. The Women's Health RN - Ginny Noce Ginny’s freebies: https://thewomenshealthrn.com/social/ Instagram @thewomenshealthrn ______...

Today I chat with Katie Vidmar, founder of Elevate for Pregnancy Centers, about the importance of teaching body literacy to those in crisis pregnancies and in low income communities. We discuss the lie that fertility charting is "too hard" and why teaching all women about their bodies changes not just medicine but the culture as a whole. Find Katie at https://katievidmar.com/ __________...

Your reproductive system is a WHOLE ORGAN SYSTEM in your body, yet sometimes we don't take reproductive issues seriously, especially when we are single and aren't planning a family yet. Today I chat about why, even if you are not married and wanting children yet, it is vital to regulate your menstrual cycle now. Plus, how to go about doing that without the pill! Visit ⁠⁠truthandfertility.c...

Today's episode is a bit different than normal - today I go into the languages of sex. When we can fully understand what we are speaking to our spouse when we engage in intimacy, we begin to see this act on a whole new level. Visit ⁠truthandfertility.com⁠ to book your intro to cycle charting session with me! __________ LEARN HOW TO CHART YOUR CYCLE WITH ME!! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tr...

Today I go back to the basics with perhaps THE most important piece of information you can know about women's health: ovulation is the main event. The US National Institute of Child Health and Human Development goes so far to say that the menstrual cycle is the 5th vital sign of a woman's health. This means that if a woman is not ovulating (which therefore means she is not cycling), that is a PROB...

This is part 2 of a conversation with FertilityCare Practitioner, Kathryn Shakal, about the typical misconceptions we hear as fertility educators. From "Is the pill safe?" to "NFP doesn't work", you'll hear the truth about a WIDE range of topics all about fertility. Be sure to listen to Part 1 of the conversation (episode 25!). Kathryn's email: kathrynfcp@gmail.com...

Today's conversation with FertilityCare Practitioner, Kathryn Shakal, brings light to many of the typical misconceptions we hear as fertility educators. From "Is the pill safe?" to "NFP doesn't work", you'll hear the truth about a WIDE range of topics all about fertility. Be sure to tune into Part 2 of the conversation next week! Kathryn's email: kathrynfcp@gmai...

Learn my go-to meal planning strategy that I use on a weekly basis to make sure I am nourishing my body for optimal fertility health. If you'd like a visual of my printable weekly planner, view it here! https://tinyurl.com/sharedweeklyplanner Podcast on my journey through PCOS: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-and-fertility/id1771995552?i=1000671632189⁠ Podcast on how nutrition affect...

Today I chat with Health Coach Jen Winkler about insulin resistance - what even is it?? how is it connected to PCOS?? and how can you naturally heal it?? We chat about what blood tests to get that your traditional doctor may not be ordering for you, as well as best diets and lifestyle changes to implement for optimal health. Jen Winkler: jenwinkler.me Find Jen on Instagram: @coachjenwinkler Invite...

Today's podcast episode is a bit different than normal... call it "educational comedy"? I chat with my good friend, Allison, about her recent experience at urgent care after a mishap with her trusty menstrual cup. Still swearing by the menstrual cup, she gives us 3 practical tips for CORRECT use! __________ LEARN HOW TO CHART YOUR CYCLE WITH ME!! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthandfe...

Today I chat about my trip to Florida and all the crazy facts I learned at my training with FACTS About Fertility. The phrase I continued to hear over and over again from doctors, med students, and nurses was, "Why have I never learned this?" So, I wanted to share all facts I learned at my training so you too can be empowered by this knowledge! Invite me to speak at your next event! Visi...

Today I chat with Dr. B, a naturopathic doctor and fertility specialist, about healing one's fertility naturally without harsh pharmaceuticals or invasive technologies. We dive into topics like PCOS, endometriosis, herbs, the pill, and her own story that led her towards naturopathy. Find Dr. B: NewEveHealth.com Dr. B's FREE Masterclass: https://drkelseybarraza.com/register __________ LEARN...

Today I cover 3 signs of a healthy period, plus signs your period is telling you it's time to see a doctor. SPOILER ALERT: You cannot skip a period!! Let's talk about why^ How STRESS Affects Your Fertility: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-and-fertility/id1771995552?i=1000680771649 4 Main Hormones of Your Reproductive System: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-and-ferti...

Today in my interview with Dr. Kela Smith, we dive deep into the world of nutrition and how what we eat affects our fertility in positive and negative ways. We talk about how good nutrition can increase egg quality and decrease inflammation. She also shares which specific nutrients and supplements to add into your diet and which foods are NO GOs for overall healthy fertility. Dr. Kela's FREE G...

Today I chat with Lori Gonzales, natural family planning instructor and daughter of an OBGYN, to talk about her father's work in researching the link between breast cancer, the pill, and abortion. We dive deep into what is breast cancer and how the pill and abortion can increase a woman's chances of developing it. BOOK - Breast Cancer: Its Link to Abortion and the Birth Control Pill by Chr...

This is PART 2 of an interview with Armida Escarcega all about sex and marriage. If you have not yet listened to part 1, I highly recommend listening to that first, then coming back to part 2! CORRECTED website for Armida: marriedheartsphx.org Part 1 Interview with Armida Escarcega: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-and-fertility/id1771995552?i=1000684811437 __________ LEARN HOW TO CHART...

Do you ever feel used in your marriage? Or are you constantly feeling neglected? Today, we bring to light a topic that is not often talked about. No matter how amazing your spouse is, these feelings can still creep in. This interview with Armida Escarcega goes into just that - how can you find healing from these little lies that creep into your marriage? Armida is the Coordinator of the NFP Office...

Today I explain 10 common symptoms of PMS and how they can reveal hormonal imbalances including low progesterone. I go over the proper way to get progesterone tested and, if it is low, the proper first line of treatment! 3 VITAL Things Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About The Pill: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-and-fertility/id1771995552?i=1000672746967 4 Main Hormones Your Reproducti...

Today I interview Dr. Margarite Duane, family physician and co-founder of FACTS About Fertility. We talk about her work in teaching doctors and medical students about fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) and why they are a vital tool to properly diagnose and treat women's reproductive issues. RESOURCES: FACTS Pre-Conference in Orlando, FL FACTS Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA FACTS Medica...

The Christmas season brings a lot of joy, but sometimes it can bring some stress too. Today I explain how stress affects the fertility cycle and signs that your cycle is being affected by stress. I also chat about ways to conquer stress and preserve your reproductive health. Podcast all about cervical mucus: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-and-fertility/id1771995552?i=1000674362917⁠ _...