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. 217: What Are Bioethics and Why Do We Need Them in Reproductive Technology? with bioethicist, Katelyn Walls Shelton

    What does it mean to be human? And how does the answer to that question impact how we view medicine and medical advancements? Bioethicist, Katelyn Walls Shelton, shares an introduction to bioethics in the reproductive health space and gives listeners two questions to ask when considering next steps to take, whether it's about birth control, IVF, or anything in between. We only scratched the surface, so we'll be sure to have her back on soon! NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. GUEST BIO: Katelyn Walls Shelton is a visiting fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and a recipient of the Robert Novak Journalism Award. She is a women's health policy expert who previously worked at the US Department of Health and Human Services. She graduated from Yale Divinity School and Union University and lives near Washington DC with her husband, John, and their four children. SHOW NOTES: Substack: Technically Human | Katelyn Walls Shelton Substack: Fertile Faith | Caitlin Estes Ministering to Women Includes Physical Health, Christianity Today Ep. 6: The Pill - Facts about Birth Control Ep. 29: Should we think theologically about fertility? with Dr. Cameron Jorgenson Ep. 34: Is Contraception a Faithful Choice for Christians? Ep. 135: Can I trust Natural Birth Control? 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: @wovenfertilityWatch 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 representations, exp...

    14 min

  2. APR 24

    Ep. 216: Birth Control Didn't Provide the Relief It Promised, with Kaleigh Van Middendorp

    When Kaleigh started having periods in high school, it kept her from class, theatre, and a normal life. But weren't cramps a "normal" part of periods? She hoped birth control would provide the relief she needed, but that wasn't her story. Hear just a few of the ways birth control affected her life and how she eventually found answers. Because of her journey, she is now passionate about empowering other young girls and women to know how to care for their reproductive health. NOTE: This episode does use the terms sex and sexually active. GUEST BIO: Kaleigh Van Middendorp is the executive director of Guiding Star, Souland in Orange City, Iowa. She holds a bachelor's degree in social work from Northwestern College and is a certified fertility care practitioner as well as a certified doula. But for today's episode, what matters the most is that she's a woman who knows what it's like to go through women's health issues.  SHOW NOTES: Ep. 10: Endometriosis 101 Ep. 53: Is the Receptiva test best for Endometriosis diagnosis?, with Dr. Nicholas Kongoasa Ep. 72: Naprotechnology, with Dr. Pakiz Ep. 91: Ovarian Wedge Resection, with Dr. Christine Hemphill Ep. 139: Preventing scarring, adhesions, and repeat endometriosis surgery, with Dr. Naomi Whittaker Ep. 210: What to Look for in an Endometriosis Surgeon for a "One and Done" Surgery, with Dr. Patrick Yeung Woven Intro Sessions 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: @wovenfertilityWatch 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 representations, exp...

    19 min

  3. APR 17

    Ep. 215: Treating complex recurrent pregnancy loss through restorative reproductive medicine, with Amanda Frederick, NP

    One pregnancy loss is too many, but for those who experience it over and over again it’s a special kind of heartbreak. In today’s episode, Caitlin welcomes restorative reproductive medicine nurse practitioner, Amanda Frederick, back to the show to explore the complex and sensitive topic of pregnancy loss, focusing on recurrent miscarriage. We discuss:  The prevalence and emotional impact of pregnancy loss, especially for those trying to conceiveThe role of thorough history-taking to identify potential causes of miscarriageCauses of recurrent pregnancy loss, including genetic, structural, hormonal, autoimmune, and microbiome factorsKnowledge about various tiers of testing, from hormone panels to immunology and genetic assessmentsHow targeted treatment plans can improve pregnancy outcomes, including for women over 35Success stories demonstrating the effectiveness of personalized care and deeper investigationNOTE: This episode talks openly about hard topics such as miscarriage and pregnancy loss.  GUEST BIO: Amanda Frederick is a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Fiat Integrative Health in Franklin, Tennessee, with a practice focused on women’s health (NaPro Technology), breast-feeding medicine, and functional medicine.  Amanda especially values empowering women to understand their bodies and optimize them. She is especially passionate about optimizing thyroid function for fertility and treating and preventing recurrent pregnancy loss.  Amanda lives in Williamson County, Tennessee with her husband David and their four children.  SHOW NOTES:  Fiat Integrative Health Dr. Boyle's DHEA Research Ep. 107: Reproductive Immunology & Pregnancy Loss, with Dr. Cynthia Mangubat Ep. 26: Miscarriage 101 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: @wovenfertilityWatch 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 representations, exp...

    20 min

  4. APR 10

    Ep. 214: Midwifery Before and Beyond Pregnancy & Postpartum, with Hamilton Yarbrough

    Did you know that midwives can provide gynecological care outside of pregnancy and postpartum? While this used to be the standard practice, more and more medicine has moved inside of hospitals and toward physicians, but the role of midwife to the local community shouldn't be overlooked. Because of their unique skills and training, they can provide gynecological care that may better meet your preferences and needs. Certified Nurse Midwife, Hamilton Yarbrough, joins us to talk about her midwifery practice and the services she offers to women who are not pregnant or postpartum. NOTE: This episode is appropriate for most audiences but does mention birth and trauma. GUEST BIO: Hamilton Yarbrough is a wife to her wonderful husband Jordan of 10 years; they have two wild little boys Charlie and Lewis, both born at home (which is what sparked her desire to move into midwifery model with Homebirth). She has been practicing as a midwife for 8 years now and has had her own clinic for 5. She has helped over 500 mothers, sisters, and friends navigate the ups and downs of GYN care, pregnancy, loss, birth, and everything in between and loved every second of it! SHOW NOTES: Aurora Midwifery: https://www.aurorabhm.com/ Ep. 174: Faith over fear during pregnancy and labor, with Laura Ducote Ep. 71: Advocating in the Dr.'s Office: Pelvic Exam 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: @wovenfertilityWatch 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 representations, exp...

    18 min

  5. APR 3

    Ep. 213: Stewarding Your Cycles & Fertility as a Gift with Laura Ducote, FCP, FNP

    Fellow FertilityCare Practitioner at Woven Natural Fertility Care, Laura Ducote, joins Caitlin again to talk about ways to steward our female body and fertility as a gift. This honest conversation explores the first steps that help you see them as a gift more than a burden and how this transforms the, often broken, relationships we have with what makes us female. This episode is full of hope and encouragement for every woman of reproductive years, regardless of family make up or reproductive struggles. NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. GUEST BIO: Laura Ducote is a Family Nurse Practitioner with training in NaProTechnology and is currently a FertilityCare Practitioner at Woven Natural Fertility Care.  SHOW NOTES: Ep. 28: When your body feels broken Ep. 38: Prayer Guide for the Female Body Ep. 192: Releasing rigidity & embracing curiosity for your cycles, fertility, and beautiful female body, with client, Kelley (Part 1) Ep. 193: Releasing rigidity & embracing curiosity for your cycles, fertility, and beautiful female body, with client, Kelley (Part 2) 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: @wovenfertilityWatch 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 representations, exp...

    19 min

  6. MAR 27

    Ep. 212: Traditional Chinese Medicine explains period blood clots, with guest Emily Keuntz, M.S., L.Ac.

    Let's talk about period blood clots. Are they normal? A problem? Why doesn't your OBGYN seem to know what to do with them? As a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner, I get these questions a lot. Western medicine doesn't have a lot to offer, though. So, what about eastern medicine? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long focused on the quality of menstruation and has developed patterns related to period clots. This episode with licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, Emily Kuentz, explains this eastern perspective and how it can provide resources to women struggling with blood clots. In this episode, we explore: ⭐️ The five reasons women may have period clots, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine ⭐️ The eastern vs western explanations for period clots ⭐️ One surprising thing you can start doing to potentially help blood clots like this NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. GUEST BIO: Emily Kuentz, M.S., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)®, Dipl. C.H. (NCCAOM)® is a licensed Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist, Fertility Coach, and owner of Trinity Oak Acupuncture. She has been in practice for over 20 years. She earned her Master of Science degree from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego and completed advanced training at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, along with an intensive apprenticeship under renowned herbal gynecologist Steven Clavey in Melbourne, Australia. Emily specializes in Women’s Health, including hormonal imbalances, PMS, infertility, IVF and IUI support, endometriosis, PCOS, and pregnancy care. She integrates Eastern and Western medicine to create powerful, personalized treatment plans. With a gentle, faith-centered approach, Emily views each patient as God’s unique design and is passionate about restoring balance, empowering women, and guiding them toward abundant health and healthy pregnancies. SHOW NOTES: Trinity Oak Acupuncture & Wellness The Fertility Breakthrough Program Emily on Instagram 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: @wovenfertilityWatch 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 representations, exp...

    20 min

  7. MAR 20

    Ep. 211: Bethany's "One & Done" Endo Surgery for RPL with RESTORE Endometriosis (Client Story)

    After repeated pregnancy losses without answers, and trying every natural remedy from supplements to diet to cleanses, Bethany went in search of new options. She wanted the best of the best, but where could she even begin looking? It was her husband that first suggested, "Maybe we should start by addressing your period pain. That isn't normal." (Way to go, husband!) That conversation led her to working with Dr. Patrick Yeung at Restore Endo Clinic and finally getting the dignified care--and treatment--she has long deserved. Hear Bethany's story and be sure to go back to listen to Dr. Yeung himself share about his clinic and his technique. NOTE: This episode does discuss early pregnancy loss. SHOW NOTES: **Don't miss last week's episode with Dr. Yeung: Ep. 210: What to Look for in an Endometriosis Surgeon for a "One and Done" Surgery, with Dr. Patrick Yeung Ep. 10: Endometriosis 101 Ep. 11: Ikea's Story – Endometriosis Ep. 139: Preventing scarring, adhesions, and repeat endometriosis surgery, with Dr. Naomi Whittaker 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: @wovenfertilityWatch 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 representations, exp...

    19 min

  8. MAR 13

    Ep. 210: What to Look for in an Endometriosis Surgeon for a "One and Done" Surgery, with Dr. Patrick Yeung

    New research says that 50% of women who have infertility but no painful periods have endometriosis. Those with painful periods and infertility are *90%* likely to have it. But diagnosis isn't always the hardest part. Many physicians will say they can treat it, but very few have the specialization needed to provide a "one and done" surgery, leaving many women with only temporary symptom relief, years of endo suppression medications, and the need for repeat surgeries. Is there a different way? YES. Dr. Patrick Yeung shares the key things to look for in an endometriosis specialist to help you find someone who can provide you with high quality care that doesn't require IVF for pregnancy or suppression medications for pain.  NOTE: This episode is appropriate for most audiences and does use the term sexual functioning. GUEST BIO: Dr. Patrick Yeung Jr. is Fellowship-trained in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and spent most of his career in academics - at Duke University and still as Adjunct Professor at Saint Louis University, for 15 years, almost 4,000 cases, with multiple landmark publications. He founded the RESTORE Center for Endometriosis to pay forward what benefitted his own wife in relieving debilitating pain and leading to recurring natural fertility, and to enter the conversation among Centers of Endometriosis as the only Center dedicated to removing endometriosis and optimizing the anatomy that does not rely on IVF or post-operative hormonal suppression SHOW NOTES:  Journal article: https://rrmjournal.org/index.php/jrrm/article/view/13/17 Ep. 10: Endometriosis 101 Ep. 139: Preventing scarring, adhesions, and repeat endometriosis surgery, with Dr. Naomi Whittaker Ep. 190: Unblocking Fallopian Tubes for Natural Conception with Dr. Naomi Whittaker 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: @wovenfertilityWatch 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 representations, exp...

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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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