Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast

Caitlin Estes
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Top 2.5% ranked natural fertility podcast with short episodes that empower women in their health decisions, family planning options, fertility treatments and more, while honoring the deep connection between faith and fertility. Host, Caitlin Estes, uses her extensive experience as a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner to educate you on all things natural fertility, while interviewing trusted medical professionals (like those trained in NaProTechnology) and real world clients who demonstrate that anyone can see their fertility journey transformed by exploring natural fertility options. 

  1. 6D AGO

    Ep. 198: OB put her on *3* birth controls instead of healing her hormonal problem

    Arianna knew something wasn't right with her cycle, but when she went to her doctor, they just prescribed birth control. It didn't work. So they added a second form of birth control. Then, a third! Without ever getting to the underlying issue causing the issue in the first place. Finally, she had had enough. The journey she took from that point is an inspiration to us all. I know you'll enjoy this episode with fellow FCP, Arianna Bañuelos. NOTE: This episode is appropriate for most audiences but does mention pregnancy loss and trauma. GUEST BIO: Arianna Bañuelos is a wife, mom of five, and host of Fertility and Wholeness with Arianna. She’s bilingual in English and Spanish and shares her journey of discovering the Creighton Model, inspiring women to embrace whole-person health. MORE HELPFUL INFO: Contact Arianna for Spanish-speaking CrMS services: arianna@fruitfulnwhole.com Ep. 2: BASICS - Fertility Method of Choice: Creighton Ep. 143: Preventing Miscarriage by optimizing Thyroid with functional med/NaProTechnology, with Amanda Frederick, FNP Send us a text Support the show Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here! Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates! Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...

    20 min

  2. DEC 12

    Ep. 197: Natural Birth Control for the Postpartum Season, with Laura Ducote

    After you deliver a baby, the hormonal changes don't stop. For many women, navigating those postpartum months is challenging on its own, but add in the daunting return of fertility and things can feel overwhelming. How can we approach these unique seasons? What are our options? Is there any way to know whether or not we're fertile before the first period returns? In this episode, Caitlin chats with NaProTechnology trained Family Nurse Practitioner, Laura Ducote, to discuss the influence of fear during these postpartum months and ways to educate and empower yourself to plan your family naturally and confidently--even before your first period comes back. NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. BIO: Laura Ducote is a Family Nurse Practitioner with training in NaProTechnology and is currently a FertilityCare Practitioner at Woven Natural Fertility Care.  OTHER HELPFUL EPISODES AND INFO: Ep. 24: Postpartum Fertility 101 Ep. 63: Postpartum/BF Nutritional Needs, with Rebecca Slane, RD Ep. 83: Client Story - Katie Caroline (Postpartum) Ep. 31: The Napro Difference, with Laura Ducote, FNP, FCP Ep. 170: Estrogen's Major Impact on Physical Strength and Long-term Health, with Laura Ducote Work with Laura: https://www.wovenfertility.com/affiliates Send us a text Support the show Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here! Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates! Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...

    19 min

  3. DEC 5

    Ep. 196: My Wife Wants to Use Natural Family Planning: A Primer Episode for Husbands (and Fiancés)

    Is your wife or fiancée interested in using natural family planning or a fertility awareness method? If so, this episode is a basic introduction of : how fertility awareness methods functionhow effective they are for family planninghow you can participate in the learning process and beyond one method worth exploring due to its effectiveness and health benefits. (Women interested in using NFP or FABM -- send this episode on to the man in your life who you'd like to introduce to the topic!) NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE: Ep. 34: Is Contraception a Faithful Choice for Christians? Ep. 67: For Men: How & Why Your Creighton Participation Matters Ep. 17: Client Story - Kadie & Ethan Send us a text Support the show Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here! Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates! Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...

    14 min

  4. NOV 28

    Ep. 195: Strength Training for Healthy Hormones, with Nate Johnson

    Is there a difference between strength training and general exercise? And does it matter for your reproductive health and balancing hormones? Professional Strength Trainer, Nate Johnson, says YES. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of strength training for women and explore the differences in training and outcomes for women vs men. We explore what makes strength training impactful and, spoiler alert, it's NOT bodybuilding or extreme body manipulation. (Phew!) I hope you enjoy the episode! NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. GUEST BIO:  When Nate isn't hanging out with his wife and kids, he's on a mission to change lives with strength training. Across his 3 Birmingham locations they've helped over over 1,000 everyday men and women get lean, strong, and healthy so they can do the things they love with the people they love!  RELATED EPISODE: Ep. 170: Estrogen's major impact on physical strength and long-term health, with Laura Ducote Send us a text Support the show Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here! Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates! Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...

    18 min

  5. NOV 21

    Ep. 194: Crafting your Women's Health Dream Team, with Chiara Estes

    When it comes to women's health, why could you possibly need more than an OBGYN?? Well, there are a few reasons! In today's episode, I sit down with Registered Dietitian and Woven friend, Chiara Estes (no relation), to discuss the importance of your own personal "dream team" when addressing your reproductive health as a whole. We even talk through several mutual clients and how our different specialties worked together to provide demonstrable change for them. This episode was FUN and I think you'll enjoy the behind-the-scenes look at women's health from a broader, more empowering perspective. NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. GUEST BIO: Chiara Estes is a faithful Catholic, wife, mama, and Registered Dietitian who is passionate about fertility awareness and women's health. OTHER HELPFUL EPISODES: Ep. 57: Why & How Gut Health Affects Fertility, with Chiara Estes, R.D. Ep. 113: Inflammation's Impact on Women's Health & Fertility, with Chiara Estes, R.D. Ep. 2: BASICS - Fertility Method of Choice: Creighton Send us a text Support the show Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here! Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates! Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...

    19 min

  6. NOV 14

    Ep. 193: Releasing rigidity & embracing curiosity for your cycles, fertility, and beautiful female body, with client, Kelley (Part 2)

    Kelley, a Woven client and Mental Health Counselor, joined me today to talk about her journey working with Woven Natural Fertility Care to make sense of her cycles and the effects of PCOS, but the conversation took a truly meaningful turn as we talked about the significance of understanding our mental, physical, and spiritual creation and how that impacts how we understand our female design. It was so rich that we've broken the episode into two parts so you wouldn't miss out on it. We explore the role of faith, the impact of mental health, the daily effects of irregular cycles, and more in this episode. It's a must-listen! In today's episode, we focus more on the mental health affects and spiritual benefits of cycle charting. NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. HELPFUL RESOURCES: Ep. 15: Dealing with fertility-focused anxiety, with Ashley Yeager, LCSW Ep. 101: Medical trauma in fertility with Rebecca Henderson, LCSW Fertility Trauma Resource from Woven  Send us a text Support the show Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here! Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates! Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...

    13 min

  7. NOV 7

    Ep. 192: Releasing rigidity & embracing curiosity for your cycles, fertility, and beautiful female body, with client, Kelley (Part 1)

    Kelley, a Woven client and Mental Health Counselor, joined me today to talk about her journey working with Woven Natural Fertility Care to make sense of her cycles and the effects of PCOS, but the conversation took a truly meaningful turn as we talked about the significance of understanding our mental, physical, and spiritual creation and how that impacts how we understand our female design. It was so rich that we've broken the episode into two parts so you wouldn't miss out on it. We explore the role of faith, the impact of mental health, the daily effects of irregular cycles, and more in this episode. It's a must-listen! NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. HELPFUL RESOURCES: Ep. 15: Dealing with fertility-focused anxiety, with Ashley Yeager, LCSW Ep. 101: Medical trauma in fertility with Rebecca Henderson, LCSW Fertility Trauma Resource from Woven  Send us a text Support the show Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here! Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates! Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...

    17 min

  8. OCT 31

    Ep. 191: Infertility is More Than a Medical Term, with Paula

    Infertility is more than a medical symptom; it affects every aspect of your life. For Paula Gallagher, it impacted her sense of self, her conception of God, her vision for her future, and her idea of family. A decade later, her struggle has become her ministry as she walks alongside women in the midst of infertility. This episode touches on her own story and the aspects of struggling to conceive that are often the hardest. But it doesn't end without hope. She shares the peace that God provided when it made no sense, and how that peace sustains her today. NOTE: In this episode, Paula shares honestly about her story and the pain of infertility. Miscarriage is mentioned. GUEST BIO: Paula Gallagher is an infertility coach, who is passionate about accompanying women on the path of infertility. After more than a decade of primary infertility and discovering many diagnoses contributing to her own infertility, Paula felt called by the Lord to turn her pain into purpose by sharing what she learned the hard way with other women. She founded her church’s infertility support group, offers virtual coaching, and shares advice and resources on social media. HELPFUL LINKS AND PAST EPISODES: Catholic Infertility Resources Work with Paula - catholicinfertilitycoaching.com @catholic.infertility.coaching on Instagram Ep. 37 Infertility 101 Ep. 64: Unexplained Infertility Ep. 65: Nicole Clark & Twelve 12 Ministries (Infertility/Loss) Send us a text Support the show Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here! Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates! Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...

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Top 2.5% ranked natural fertility podcast with short episodes that empower women in their health decisions, family planning options, fertility treatments and more, while honoring the deep connection between faith and fertility. Host, Caitlin Estes, uses her extensive experience as a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner to educate you on all things natural fertility, while interviewing trusted medical professionals (like those trained in NaProTechnology) and real world clients who demonstrate that anyone can see their fertility journey transformed by exploring natural fertility options. 

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