Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast

Caitlin Estes
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Top 2% 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. 3d ago

    Ep. 243: God is Calling From the Garden, with Florencia Moynihan

    Real talk: There are many times when taking care of yourself doesn't feel like a priority. And sometimes that "time" turns into a lifetime. . . But surviving off of little sleep, little food, and little joy is what many of us have come to expect, even within Christian circles. We would rather prioritize others, or church, or ministry work than spend the time to do those kind of things for *us* -- it even feels a little selfish to think of doing so. Does it really matter how well we care for ourselves? Does it have an impact on our families or our kingdom work? Let's explore these questions together and discover how God is calling us from the garden with guest and nutritional therapy practitioner, Florencia Moynihan. GUEST BIO: Florencia Moynihan, “The Catholic Nutritionist,” is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, FEMM instructor, and women’s health advocate. She is the host of the Made Good podcast and runs a thriving practice dedicated to helping women heal through faith, bio-individual care, and the integration of body and soul. NOTE: Note: This episode briefly mentions eating disorders. SHOW NOTES: ⭐️ Visit this episode's sponsor: The Gardener: A Gentle Story for Families about Child Loss presented by The Little Rose Shop ⭐️ Florencia's Book - Made Good: Overcoming the Lies that Keep Women at War with Their Bodies The Made Good Podcast Related Woven Well Podcast Episodes: Ep. 20: Nutrition for PCOS with Tracy Mann, RD Ep. 46: Nutrition Tips for Every Woman, with Tracy Mann RD Ep. 63: Postpartum/BF Nutritional Needs, with Rebecca Slane, RD Join us for an upcoming Intro Session!  ⭐️ Order Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness ⭐️ 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...

  2. Oct 23

    Ep. 242: When Womanhood Feels Like a Punishment, with Amy Peeler

    Is it good to be a woman? Our minds say yes, but our hearts aren't always so sure... Even in Christian circles, it can be tough to be a woman. We know that God loves us, but does God love us in the same way? Are women just as beloved or do men have an advantage in the eyes of God? In today's episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Amy Peeler about these deeply meaningful questions and it's one of my favorite episodes this season. I hope you enjoy it just as much!  NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. GUEST BIO: Amy Peeler is the Kenneth T. Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies at Wheaton College and Associate Rector at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Geneva, IL. Married to church organist and liturgical scholar, Lance Peeler, they enjoy time with their three children (Kate, 18, Maxson 14, and Kindred 12), hiking, and CrossFit, and Amy is running in her sixth marathon (her daughter’s first!) this fall. SHOW NOTES: ⭐️ Visit this episode's sponsor: Centers Together ⭐️ Learn more about Dr. Amy Peeler's work here: https://amypeeler.com/ Ep. 36: Advocating in the Dr.'s Office: Asking Good Questions Ep. 56: Advocating in the Dr.'s Office: Transvaginal Ultrasound Ep. 71: Advocating in the Dr.'s Office: Pelvic Exam Ep. 105: Client Story - Maci (Patient Advocacy) Ep. 188: Advocating for holistic PCOS care with client, Lexi Join us for an upcoming Intro Session!  ⭐️ Order Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness ⭐️ 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...

  3. Oct 16

    Ep. 241: She Seriously Doubted They'd Ever Have Kids Biologically, Andrea and Hayden's client story

    This episode with Andrea and Hayden was a JOY to record and I can't wait for you to hear their story. They struggled to conceive for many years and truly doubted whether or not they would ever have biological children. In today's episode, they get really honest about the struggles of that journey, physically, mentally, relationally, and spiritually, and open up about how they walked through it and what ultimately led to the birth of their son. But they are delightfully themselves as they share and I found myself laughing during the episode and the editing. I know you'll appreciate their candor as much as I did! NOTE: This episode does discuss infertility. GUEST BIO: Hayden and Andrea battled infertility for 5 years. But through the help of the Creighton system, a surgery and a lot of faith, they welcomed Noah into their lives 9 months ago. They wanted to share their story to inspire others that there is hope and other methods of conception help than mainstream ones that people talk so much about. SHOW NOTES: Ep. 91: Ovarian Wedge Resection, with Dr. Christine Hemphill Ep. 37: Infertility 101 Ep. 99: Client Story - Anna (Infertility: Update) Ep. 208: Unexplained Secondary Infertility Didn't Sit Right With Her, So She Got Answers. Client Story: Magan Join us for an upcoming Intro Session!  ⭐️ Order Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness ⭐️ 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...

  4. Oct 9

    Ep. 240: Is Male Sperm Causing Recurrent Miscarriage, with Dr. Turczynski

    Are infertility and miscarriages caused by male fertility issues? The focus is so often on the female side of things, but male factor infertility affects roughly 50% of these cases. The biggest questions are how do you know if male factor is an issue for you and are there treatment options available for it? When couples are so quickly encouraged to pursue IVF and sperm donation, I thought you may like to hear from a former IVF clinician who knows the ins and outs of both approaches. Today's episode is with Dr. Craig Turczynski of RRM Diagnostics! NOTE: This episode does frequently reference pregnancy loss and miscarriage, although no specifics or details are shared. GUEST BIO: Dr. Turczynski completed a B.S in Animal Science at Iowa State University, a Ph.D. in Physiology of Reproduction at Texas A&M University, and a post-doctoral fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at the Women’s Research Institute in Wichita, KS. He was an Assistant Professor of ObGyn at Louisiana State University Medical School-Shreveport where he developed and directed their IVF laboratories. He left the IVF field and subsequently trained in several fertility awareness methods and restorative reproductive medicine approaches. He is currently the co-founder and practicing andrologist for RRM Diagnostics in Dallas, TX, and coaches men on how to preserve and improve fertility. SHOW NOTES: RRM Diagnostics Schedule an appointment with Dr. Turczynski Ep. 67: For Men: How & Why your Creighton Participation Matters Join us for an upcoming Intro Session!  ⭐️ Order Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness ⭐️ 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...

  5. Oct 2

    Ep. 239: Why Do Christian Girls Struggle with Sex? Re-Training the Body & Brain with Jess Seitz, PF-OT

    Many Christian couples reserve sex for marriage, but *how they go about doing that* can have a huge impact on their physical intimacy after they get married. What is a dating couple supposed to do to keep healthy boundaries while not shutting down their natural sexual desire? What about married couples who found out after marriage that their strict attempts at gatekeeping made intimacy more challenging now that there are no longer any "rules"? I'm joined by pelvic floor occupational therapist, Jess Seitz, to discuss this common struggle we see among our Christian clients and the HOPE that is available for both dating and married couples! We talk about ways to honor God's good design of sexual desire while still maintaining faithful dating choices as well as something you can start doing today to heal your hurt if you're married and struggling in this way. This episode is full of helpful discussion and practical tips that we hope encourage listeners! NOTE: This episode is not appropriate for all audiences as it talks openly and explicitly about sexual concerns and realities.  GUEST BIO: Jess Seitz is a trauma-informed pelvic floor occupational therapist and founder of Pain Free Intimacy, where she works as a vaginismus recovery coach to help women from around the world break free of the pain and frustration of vaginismus to enjoy intimacy the way it was intended. SHOW NOTES: Connect with Jess - PainFree Intimacy website  @painfree.intimacy on Instagram   Ep. 172: What causes vaginismus and how pain free intimacy is possible for all, with Jess Seitz, OT Ep. 209: The Meaning of Sex for Singles and Married Couples, with Dr. Juli Slattery Join us for an upcoming Intro Session!  ⭐️ Order Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness ⭐️ 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...

  6. Sep 25

    Ep. 238: Women Have Different Bodies Than Men--and This Matters (A Lot), with guest, Leah Sargeant

    Are women and men equal? Yes. Are they different? Yes. Can both statements be true? Yes! But how that plays out is often where things get sticky. Yet, acknowledging the physical differences between women and men has massive influence on who we are as a culture, a society, family unit, and individuals. In today's episode, Caitlin talks with author, mother, and thinker, Leah Sargeant, about her most recent book, The Dignity of Dependence. Leah shares how our understanding of dependence is highlighted by the female body, but being dependent may not mean what you think it does. During our discussion, we touch on: - feminism and women's dignity - cultural assumptions that have impacted women's healthcare - the role of a contraceptive culture vs reality - the empowering gift of being a woman - the importance about sharing your authentic experience with the world. I really enjoyed chatting with Leah and I think you'll enjoy it too. GUEST BIO: Leah Sargeant is the author of The Dignity of Dependence, and runs the Substack Other Feminisms. She lives in Maryland with her husband and three kids. NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. SHOW NOTES: ⭐️ Visit this episode's sponsor: Centers Together ⭐️ Order The Dignity of Dependence Other Feminisms on Substack Join us for an upcoming Intro Session!  ⭐️ Order Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness ⭐️ 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...

  7. Sep 18

    Ep. 237: Conceiving with PCOS without Fertility Medications, with Woven Client, Yasmine

    Yasmine knew her long, irregular cycles weren't normal, but she was told to go on birth control to regulate them. Then, when she was trying to conceive, she was told to take medications to make it happen. Yasmine didn't want medications; she wanted answers. Did she have PCOS? Why wasn't she ovulating regularly? What was preventing her from getting pregnant? She went in search of the answers she deserved and found them! I hope you enjoy this episode with our Woven client, Yasmine, as she shares her journey to conceiving her son through NaProTechnology and the Creighton Model System. GUEST BIO: Yasmine is the wife of seven years to her husband, Jacob, and mother to a little boy, Jackson. She is a human resources professional in the health and wellness space, and her passions include animals, traveling, and baking all things sourdough.   NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. SHOW NOTES: Ep. 19: PCOS 101 Ep. 128: Healing irregular cycles and reversing PCOS -- Emily's Story Ep. 152: Do PCOS cycles work with fertility awareness methods? Ep. 164: Insulin Resistance impacts more than your fertility and its affecting younger women -- what can you do? Ep. 178: Dealing with PCOS as a single woman, with Jen Join us for an upcoming Intro Session!  ⭐️ Order Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness ⭐️ 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...

  8. Sep 11

    Ep. 236: Cycle Charting Can Reveal WHAT?!

    As I've talked with women around the country, I've been asked the same questions over and over again. One being: Why weren't we ever taught this?! Women are floored by all that cycle charting can truly reveal about their reproductive hormones, health, underlying issues, infections, and more. So today's episode introduces you to just a few of the things charting with the Creighton Model System can reveal, including a few client stories that show how helpful this information can really be to empower you to advocate for yourself in the doctor's office and get the care you need. NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. SHOW NOTES: Ep. 220: What are Reproductive Biomarkers? Do I really need to know? Ep. 235: Is Natural Family Planning different than the Rhythm Method? Join us for an upcoming Intro Session!  ⭐️ Order Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness ⭐️  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% 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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