Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast

Taking a pregnancy test can feel like a really big deal, so you want to make sure you're testing at the best time to get an accurate pregnancy test result. Today's episode shares how a pregnancy test works, the best time to take a pregnancy test, and even tips for getting an accurate result! If you'd like to learn exactly what's going on in your cycle so that you can know the b...

Have you seen those Starbucks Insulin Resistance Drinks on Instagram? If so, you're familiar with Emily Cornelius Nutrition! Emily has blown up on Instagram and TikTok by making Insulin Resistance feel less scary and more manageable in daily life. Today, she talks about how IR can show up in fertility issues, and how it can make weight loss more difficult. She provides a few starter tips for...

Your Period is talking to you each cycle - it's giving you information about your reproductive health, possible hormone imbalances, and even whether or not you're ovulating! The first step to deciphering what your period has to say is learning to listen. Today we'll talk about some of the ways in which your period provides quality information - let's see what we can learn toget...

I love sharing these clients stories. I love introducing you to ladies (and couples!) I've had the privilege of knowing for years. I realize that I get to see how God is deeply involved in each unique fertility journey on a daily basis, and I love being able to share a glimpse of that with you, too. Today's client story shares Karlyn's journey in learning to advocate for herself and...

Woven teaches the Creighton system (which is based on cervical mucus) because it works for every woman! But what if that woman has mucus EVERY DAY of her cycle?? Can she still use Creighton? Is something wrong with her? Is she fertile every day? We answer these questions and talk about whether someone with daily mucus can still understand her cycle, body, and fertility.  NOTE: This episode may not...

Dr. Kristina Pakiz taught Naprotechnology Fellows for the last 12 years! Today, she shares with Woven Well listeners what impact Naprotechnology has made on her life and professional work, and how she hopes to care for patients now that she's opened a gynecology-only clinic, offering telemedicine in 25 states. I know you'll enjoy hearing from Dr. Pakiz! NOTE: This episode is appropriate...

No one looks forward to having a pelvic exam, but they're necessary for preventative (and diagnostic!) reproductive healthcare. So, if we have to have them, we might as well make them as comfortable as an experience as possible! Today's episode is all about how to advocate for that comfort. This episode is perfect for women new to pelvic exams, or those displeased with their previous exp...

Fertility encompasses all the emotions, and a roller coaster of experiences. Fertility is not only important when you're trying to conceive, but every day between puberty and menopause. Fertility affects our minds, bodies, and spirits. And we can be hard on ourselves when it comes to our fertility journeys: "I should've done this. I ought to have known that. How could I have done th...

If you're trying to get pregnant, your AMH has likely been tested. There's a LOT out there about how it can determine if you are infertile or not. But is that true? Today's episode explores what AMH is, what it tells us, and whether or not it can actually reveal if we're infertile. Thanks for listening!  NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. SHOW NOTES: Join the...

We have exciting news! Woven Natural Fertility Care is growing! Today's episode introduces you to our newest Woven affiliate, Elizabeth Randall! Meet Elizabeth, hear how she discovered Creighton, what its done for her, and why she feels so passionate about sharing this with more women out there like her. Want to know more about Elizabeth, Affiliation, or Woven Natural Fertility Care? Check ou...

Today's episode is for the men! (Ladies, you can send this to the men in your life, too.) Often, when couples are using Creighton for fertility purposes, men feel uncertain about how they can be involved or why it's important for them to be involved. Today's episode explores these questions, and gives practical ways men can participate (and how it can improve a marriage in the proce...

We've all heard things about our fertility that we're shocked to later find out are FALSE! But how do we know they're not true? When you hear something over and over again, you tend to believe it. That's why we're doing a Fertility "Myth Buster" episode today to bust some of the most common myths I hear. Have other myths you'd like busted? Send them to us @w...

I get to introduce you to my friend, Nicole Clark, the founder of Twelve12 Ministries. Nicole went from dancing on a Justin Timberlake Tour to leading a ministry for couples walking through infertility and pregnancy loss: Twelve12 Ministries. Nicole shares a bit of her story, and how Twelve12 partners with local churches to serve this incredibly valued community. If you are walking through Inferti...

If you've ever been told you have "unexplained infertility," you may have found it overwhelming, disempowering, and hopeless. What does it even mean? What should next steps forward be? Today's episode is for couples who are ready for answers and want to consider a different approach. No one should experience being overlooked and unheard. You have options. This episode talks abo...

NOTE: You may notice the sound quality is a little different than normal, but thankfully you can still hear it all clearly! Thanks for understanding! Registered Dietitian, Rebecca Slane, walks us through common nutritional needs while postpartum and/or breastfeeding, and how those needs may benefit your nursing child or any future pregnancies to come! NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audi...

This episode is for anyone who has kids in their lives! Mothers, aunts, etc. If you have kids (especially girls) in your life, then it's good to consider how you want to talk about their body with them. Have these conversations come up? At what age do you start talking about it? This comes up frequently for mothers using the Creighton system, as they make cervical mucus observations in the ba...

I love sharing these clients stories. I love introducing you to ladies (and couples!) I've had the privilege of knowing for years. I get to see how God is deeply involved in each unique fertility journey on a daily basis, and I love being able to share a glimpse of that with you, too. Today's client story shares Carsyn's experience with Creighton and how it's gifted her, change...

Could LUF Syndrome be happening to you? This often-missed issue can sometimes be at the heart of "unexplained infertility" or even cycle irregularities. Today's episode gives you the run down on all the basics about LUF: what it is, how to know if you may deal with it, how to get it diagnosed, what could be causing it, and what your treatment options are! NOTE: This episode is appro...

It can be scary to throw out the birth control pills and decide to use a more natural method. Does this work? And will it work for me? The big question almost always comes back to: Can *I* actually do this?? Today's episode is for all the women who are interested in a system like Creighton but are uncertain if they are capable of learning and using it correctly. Caitlin, a Certified Fertility...

Egg quality is an under-appreciated key to successful pregnancy. Containing half of a pregnancy's DNA, it can make or break the outcome. Women approaching or over the age of 40 hear about it's importance all the time. But can we do anything to improve the quality of our eggs?? Dr. Elisa Yao says YES, and shares with us risk factors for reduced egg quality and ways to improve egg quality...

Our bodies are so interconnected! The health of one area will often affect the healthy function of another area, especially when it comes to fertility. Chiara Estes (no relation), a registered dietitian who specializes in women's hormone health, shares with us today about the role of gut health in our fertility. Does it really matter? How much of a difference can it make? And what can we do a...

Let's face it: the Doctor's office can feel like an intimidating place. Knowing what to expect, and how to advocate for your knowledge and experience, can make an incredible difference in caring for your physical and mental wellbeing. Today's episode continues our Advocating in the Dr.'s Office Series by explaining what a transvaginal ultrasound is, what you can expect from the...

I love sharing client stories! Today we talk with Lauren, who shares how her and her husband's openness to life benefitted their marriage. While some may assume their large family could not have been planned, Lauren lets us in on a secret: it was actually the opposite. Listen as she shares honestly about how they discerned each conception and how this journey has deepened their intimacy. NOTE...

We recently shared some Fertility Resolutions for the New Year, and had a lot of great feedback! But how can we make those New Year Goals a reality? Today's episode is all about 5 practical steps to take to make these a reality for you in 2023. Join our upcoming  Introductory Session to begin learning the Creighton system and change the direction of your fertility journey in 2023! A Prayer Gu...

If you have painful periods or infertility, it's likely that you've wondered about endometriosis. A few years ago, it was announced that a test was now on the market that could tell you, through an endometrial biopsy, if endometriosis was your issue. Today's episode looks at the Receptiva test and how it may or may not help you get to the root cause of your health & fertility co...