Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast

Caitlin Estes

Top 3% 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. 5시간 전

    Ep. 187: Stuck in frustration about women's health or your fertility journey? You may be in the learning zone.

    Women's health can cause a lot of frustration.  Whether you're displeased with your birth control, upset that you haven't figured out the cause of your symptoms, or you're in the midst of learning a new fertility awareness method, it can be tough.  Today's episode is about these frustrations and how we can use them to our advantage to make progress, what it takes, and how to make it easier along the way.  These frustrations aren't just annoyances, they can help us get to a better place in our own women's healthcare--if we know how to make the most of them.  NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.  Other episodes you might enjoy: Ep. 2: BASICS - Fertility Method of Choice: Creighton Ep. 59: Can I really use Creighton myself?? Ep. 136: "I can't participate in Creighton" -- Anna's Story 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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  2. 9월 26일

    Ep. 186: Foolproof Game Plan for Stopping Birth Control and Restoring Your Healthy Cycle, with Dr. Monica Minjeur, Restorative Reproductive Medicine

    If you're looking to quit birth control, you'll want to make sure to do so safely. Does it matter when you stop taking it? What do you need to do before hand? What can you expect when you stop taking the birth control pill? We invited OBGYN, Dr. Monica Minjeur, to share her top tips, including her key advice: make a plan before you quit. She walks through making a solid plan and what to consider.  NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. GUEST BIO: Dr. Monica Minjeur is the founder and CEO of Radiant Clinic in Cedar Rapids, IA and also provides telehealth services to multiple different states across the USA. The mission of Radiant Clinic is to restore natural menstrual cycles to improve health and promote fertility. Dr. Minjeur is also the host of “Cycle Wisdom” podcast. As a board-certified family medicine physician, she specializes in testing and treatment for irregular or painful periods, PCOS, recurrent miscarriages, infertility, postpartum depression, PMS/PMDD and other gynecological conditions. She is a member of the International Institute of Restorative Reproductive Medicine and has completed additional medical training in NeoFertility, NaPro Technology, and FEMM Medical Management. Connect with Dr. Monica Minjeur: Instagram: @radiantclinic_  Website: radiantclinic.com  Facebook: Radiant Clinic   Podcast: “Cycle Wisdom”   Email: hello@radiantclinic.com 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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  3. 9월 19일

    Ep. 185: Getting the Most out of Your Creighton FABM Chart at the Doctor's Office, with Laura Ducote

    Did you know your cycle charting or cycle tracking can actually help your OBGYN? Cycle charting (through a formal fertility awareness based method) not only helps you identify your window of fertility when you're trying to get pregnant (or avoid pregnancy), but some can also highlight reproductive health issues. Your chart can reveal signs and concerns that help your OBGYN narrow down how to investigate, diagnose, and treat these underlying health issues. In today's episode, we talk with Nurse Practitioner, Laura Ducote, who's trained in NaProTechnology (a restorative reproductive medicine approach) to hear how to make your cycle charting as effective as possible in the exam room. Whether you're charting with the Creighton Model System, SymptoThermal, or another method, this episode is for you! NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences, but we want to make listeners aware that pregnancy loss is briefly mentioned. 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:  Ep. 106: Creighton vs. NaProTechnology - What are they? Ep. 31: The NaPro Difference, with Laura Ducote, F-NP, FCP Ep. 97: Ovarian Cysts, with Dr. Naomi Whittaker, MD, CFCMC 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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  4. 9월 12일

    Ep. 184: Learning to Thrive When Unexpectedly Childless, with Elizabeth Tiglau-Guss

    Guest, Elizabeth Tiglau-Guss, opens her heart to us in today's episode to share about her fertility journey.  After marrying her husband later in life, they pursued assisted reproductive technology and adoption, but ultimately remained childless.  She shares the grief of her journey and how they've come to the point where they feel they are thriving instead of merely surviving.  We appreciate Elizabeth's honesty and willingness to share on the show! Caitlin had the privilege of being on Elizabeth's podcast, By Chance Avenue: Redefining Life Without Children on 4. 8. 25.  NOTE: Appropriate for all audiences but does include conversation around infertility, pregnancy loss, and adoption.  SHOW NOTES: Caitlin's episode on By Chance Avenue podcast By Chance Avenue Podcast: Sacred conversations with women who do not have kids by chance, not by choice.  Link of Hearts Holding space for vulnerability + empathy + becoming 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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  5. 9월 5일

    Ep. 183: Natural conception after unsuccessful IUIs and years of infertility, with Woven client, Amanda

    Amanda and her husband had tried everything but IVF on their road to try to conceive. After failed IUIs and no known diagnosis beyond unexplained infertility, they felt stuck and frustrated. Amanda had had cycle issues for years, but had always used birth control to suppress symptoms. Now, it seemed like they could be contributing to their infertility. A friend reached out with a different option and a new perspective: restorative reproductive healthcare. The rest is history. Hear Amanda's story of natural conception and a healthy pregnancy after infertility and failed assisted reproductive technology treatments! NOTE: Appropriate for all audiences but does discuss assisted reproductive technology. GUEST BIO: Amanda, a speech pathologist, has been married to her husband for 4 years and began working with Woven Natural Fertility Care in March 2025 after unsuccessfully working with an assisted reproductive technology clinic. SHOW LINKS: Ep. 163: Healthy pregnancy in 3 cycles after being told IVF was her only hope, with Loren Ep. 155: "How I got pregnant when IUIs didn't work" -- Braelyn's story Ep. 147: Emotional healing after IVF, with Shiloh IVF Ministry Ep. 122: IVF Alternatives for friends Ep. 96: Theological Considerations with IVF Join us on Substack *Get started like Amanda: Register for an Intro Session today* 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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  6. 8월 29일

    Ep. 182: Why are women still complaining about birth control??

    Why do women seem to be so fed up with birth control? I mean, they should just be grateful not to be pregnant, right? Wrong. Recently, a client sent me an article where researchers question the experience of women on birth control and I just had to respond. Maybe your own side effects and experiences have been doubted? Maybe you've been told it's all in your head? Well, that is unacceptable and today's episode dives into why. In this episode we talk about:  Birth control aspects that women most often complain aboutWhat some medical professionals say about birth control Misinformation about birth control and natural birth control optionsFemale empowerment and informed decision making What the surge of fertility awareness methods suggests about womenThe power of the female community NOTE: This episode may not be appropriate for all audiences due to references to libido, condoms, etc.  Resources:  Referenced NPR articleRestorative Reproductive Medicine AcademyBegin your own confident fertility awareness journeySubstack article: Yes, why DO women keep saying birth control has side effects? Research:  https://www.bmj.com/content/388/bmj-2024-082801.longhttps://khn.org/news/large-danish-study-links-contraceptive-use-to-risk-of-depression/https://naturalwomanhood.org/new-shocking-reasons-hormonal-contraceptives-tank-womens-sex-drive/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S001078242200213X#:~:text=The%20clinical%20trial%20used%20to,peak%20mucus%20as%20a%20surrogate. 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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  7. 8월 22일

    Ep. 181: Cycle Health for Single Women

    Do single women who aren’t trying to get pregnant need to worry about women’s health? Fertility? If you’re not trying to get pregnant, do periods matter? Hormones? All of it? The answer is YES! They matter for a multitude of reasons that you may or may not have heard. The health and wellness of single women is just as important as women who are married or trying to get pregnant. In a world focused on birth control until you’re trying to conceive, it can be a bit confusing. In this episode, hear  the role of reproductive health in women's overall healthHow understanding your cycle can empower youA story of a women who finally got answers to annoying cycle symptomsAbout cycles throughout your life, from first ovulation to menopauseNOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. More podcast episodes you might find helpful: Ep. 1: BASICS - How your body worksEp. 3: BASICS - Reproductive hormonesEp. 170: Estrogen's major impact on physical strength and long term health, with Laura DucoteSend 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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  8. 8월 15일

    Ep. 180: Preventing Period Shame in Young Girls with Dr. Julia Sadusky

    Here at Woven Well, we are all about empowering women — but what about young girls? Absolutely! In today’s episode, host Caitlin Estes chats with Dr. Julia Sadusky about how to talk to young girls about puberty, periods, and sexuality. We talk about how to have early conversations (and how early to start them), what to cover vs not cover, and how conversations with trusted women can build confidence, normalize periods, improve body image, and empower young girls to embrace God’s design for their bodies! We also talk about some parenting resources provided by Dr. Julia.  NOTE: May not be appropriate for all audiences and includes words like sex, anatomical terms, etc.  BIO: Dr. Julia Sadusky is a licensed clinical psychologist and the owner of a private practice in Littleton, CO. She is also an author, consultant, speaker, and adjunct professor. Dr. Sadusky has done extensive research and clinical work in sexual and gender development and specializes in trauma-informed care. She earned a bachelor's degree from Ave Maria University and a master's degree and doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Regent University. She has authored several books around human sexuality, with her most recent two-book series entitled, "Start Talking to Your Kids about Sex: A Practical Guide for Catholics" (Ave Maria Press, 2023) and "Talking with Your Teen about Sex: A Practical Guide for Catholics" (Ave Maria Press, 2024).  Helpful Links: Talking with Your Teen about Sex: A Practical Guide for Catholics Ep. 62: Body Talk - Kid Conversations 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...

    19분

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Top 3% 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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