Wholly a Woman

Emily shares her reflections on a life-changing book she recently read and how she is working on becoming an essentialist. Book: Essentialism by Greg McKeown What did you think? I want to hear from you! Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com Instagram: @nfppharmacist Facebook: NFP Pharmacist

After over 10 years of experience and having earned Nutrition Therapy Master certification, Restorative Wellness Practitioner certification (level 3), Board Certification as a Holistic Nutritionist, as well as certifications in Gut Health Science, Sports & Exercise Nutrition, and personal training, Andrea Nicholson has coached others to boost their immune systems, rebalance their gut, lose stubbor...

Kathleen Donnelly Israel shares her story of why she went on a pilgrimage and what she learned along the way. While she physically journeyed for 66 days, this was also a spiritual and emotional journey for her. Read Kathleen’s book: “Wisdom on the Camino” https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Camino-Spiritual-Forgiveness-Possibilities-ebook/dp/B09CR9MGD3 What did you think? I want to hear from you! Email...

Can sleep really affect things like fertility? How is sleep related to women’s hormones? Why do we need sleep anyway? If you have had any of these questions, tune in to this episode with sleep consultant Martha Lewis. Martha Lewis is a sleep consultant to people who have tried everything and still can't sleep. As a certified sleep expert and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner, she addres...

Dr. Emily shares her goals for 2023. She also reflects on some of the goals from 2022. Previous Wholly a Woman podcast episodes mentioned: -Episode 93: My word, vision, and goals for 2022 -Episode 106: What does it mean to unlock your cycle? Unlock Your Cycle online course: https://www.unlockyourmenstrualcycle.com/ What did you think? I want to hear from you! Email me: emily@nfppharmacist.com Inst...

Dr. Emily walks you through some guided exercises to think about your vision for the next year: -Helpful Bible verses -Ask God what He wants your next year to look like -Picturing yourself after another year has passed -Long-term dreams -What images will help you stay in touch with your vision? *Note: the visualization exercise was recorded in 2021. Substitute out 2022/2023 for 2021/2022 when appl...

Dr. Emily shares her process of brainstorming ideas for her 2023 vision board. Questions to ask yourself: what are your dreams for the next year? What do you want 2023 to feel like? What are you doing when your life is ideal? Do you want to choose a word for the year? What images will help you stay in touch with your vision? Previous Wholly a Woman episode mentioned: Episode 40: Live a Life you ar...

Lisa Harris is an author, poet, the founder of Lisa Harris & Company and the visionary behind the brand, Unveiled Beauty. After over 18 years of corporate retail buying, strategy and business development for Fortune 500 companies, she published her first book, Unveiled Beauty: Handwritten Stories from a Poetic Heart. After publishing Unveiled Beauty, Lisa had a vision. She dreamt of a space where...

Here is just some of what Christina and I discuss in this episode: -What is normal and what is not normal related to pelvic floor and symptoms you may be experiencing -This is a message of HOPE! If there is a cause for your discomfort, then there is also a solution -There are different types of pain that can happen with intercourse, due to different causes -A tight muscle is also a weak muscle -Ge...

-Herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1 vs. HSV2 -You might be living with herpes but not have any active symptoms -”You can use your story to connect with others” -”I’m not going to let it control my life” -Practice forgiveness -Take responsibility for your actions -Fight, flight, or freeze reactions to adversity -Sex ed should happen in schools and in the home -”Educate yourself and find a community” -Cel...

-Perimenopause is the time period before menopause (Menopause = no periods x 12 months) -Perimenopause can start younger than you might think! (Age 35 is not uncommon) -What you can expect to experience in different phases of perimenopause (early/mid/late) -Be aware of your body -Prioritize yourself -Connect to the feminine Sign-up for my natural family planning instruction courses: https://nfppha...

What would happen if you were critically ill and unable to speak for yourself? How will your physicians and/or your loved ones know your wishes? Who will care for your children if you pass away? Who will care for you if you are unable to care for yourself? Amy Miller, end of life planning care concierge at Our Family Encounter, is my guest on the Wholly a Woman podcast this week. What you will lea...

The key to natural family planning / fertility awareness is to find the most precise way to identify ovulation and then use that information to identify the fertile window. So, how do you know if / when you are ovulating? Did you know (if you are a cycling woman), your body is already giving you signs you can pay attention to? The main signs that help you identify the time of ovulation are cervica...

-”I am a conduit.” - God can use you in any way he wants -”When we understand who God is, He tells us who He created us to be.” -”Give yourself grace.” -”Do not succumb to the sexy look of social media.” -”My perception is my reality, the other person’s perception is their reality.” -Destiny is not a destination -Are the things I am doing aligned with my destiny? -”My occupation does not completel...

Renee Harris is my guest on the podcast to share her story of deciding NFP was right for her. Renee has nine children. She is the first to note “people would say then, that NFP doesn't work if I have nine, but nothing could be further than the truth.” Renee encourages women (of all ages) to know their bodies, beginning with NFP. “It's been important to me that I teach my daughters all about NFP be...

Emily just shares what is on her mind and heart right now as she is in a season of transition and making decisions about her career and her family. -Knowing what my priorities are and choosing in favor of my priorities (passions) -Intention + Attention + No-Tension -This, or something better -Acknowledging my priorities have shifted in the last 10 years Wholly a Woman podcast episode mentioned: Ep...

-Brittany tried a strict elimination diet to help her conceive -It takes a TON of water to make almond milk -Flax milk contains nutrients like fiber, omega 3, protein, magnesium -After struggling with infertility and having periods on and off, Brittany made the decision to take interventions -Brittany now has 2 beautiful children -Girls need to be educated about their bodies, tracking their cycles...

-What are different cycles we can attune to? -The menstrual/moon cycle is the foundation, and other cycles are flavors -What are the benefits of cyclical living? -Our cycles can have darker phases - why is it helpful to live in tune with these phases too? -Hear Lisa’s experience of using cyclical living to make peace with past struggles -Where is the 1% of your life where you can make changes to b...

What is natural family planning? What is fertility awareness? Why are there so many names for cycle tracking? A woman’s body gives her signs when she is ovulating. Natural family planning / fertility awareness is about knowing these signs, keeping track of them, and then using that information. Natural family planning can be used for avoiding pregnancy naturally and effectively, for optimizing tim...

Taylor Allmand shares her story of having issues on birth control, starting to chart her cycles, and being diagnosed with PCOS and endometriosis. Taylor then shares the inner and outer transformations she experienced when she fully embraced her feminine design. Now Taylor helps others do the same as a hormone coach in her business, Living Well. Learn more about Taylor, or contact her here: https:/...

Michael Rubino is an innovative expert in mold contamination and remediation. In this episode of the Wholly a Woman podcast, he teaches us how to prevent mold growth, symptoms of mold sensitivity, and discusses the best way to completely remove all traces of mold. While Rubino is only in his 30s, he is already turning the mold remediation world on its ear with his unique approach to this business....

How do you talk to your healthcare provider about using natural family planning? What could you say if you are tracking your cycle? What if your practitioner doesn’t know much about fertility awareness? Dr. Emily, along with Sophie Krupp, provide some discussion starters you can use to have a productive conversation about addressing your health concerns you’ve noticed by tracking your cycle. Then,...

-Highly sensitive people are made with a sensitive nervous system -Strengths of being a highly sensitive person (HSP): feel deeply, empathetic, creative, intuitive -Shadow side of being a HSP: take on energy of others, judgmental, take things personally -HSPs often cope with their sensitive nature by pushing or hiding -Allow yourself to be beautifully imperfect -Focus on the smallest increment of...

Journaling has CHANGED my life! In this episode, I talk about what my journaling practice has looked like since starting in February 2018 and how you can use journaling to embrace change and be intentional Take-aways: -Journaling can help you see where you have been and how you have changed as a person -Reviewing your journals can help you see how your dreams change -I have to continually learn to...

Take-aways: -Molecular hydrogen is approved for therapeutic use in Japan -Hydrogen is a selective antioxidant that has been shown to improve blood flow and improve skin clarity -It was found that the benefits of alkaline water was the hydrogen byproduct formed -Ensure you are using a quality device when drinking hydrogen water or inhaling hydrogen gas -Hydrogen has helped with period and hormone i...