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Today brings a very special episode of Healing Hormones as I welcome back Sarah Beth of Sarah Beth Yoga a long SIX years after her first appearance on the show. Back then, her little one was just a baby, our businesses were in dramatically different places, and of course – I hadn’t become a mama yet myself. We share a really warm and expansive conversation as we connect dots from the past and look at where our progress might take us in the future. Sarah gets super personal in this one, telling us about a traumatic deck collapse experience and resulting PTSD, a confusing and dangerous ectopic pregnancy, the ups and downs that her business and family has gone through since we last spoke, and so much more. I’m glad we were able to connect like this again to illustrate a long term story of motherhood and doing your best in the world – other than my own! You can check out Sarah Beth’s incredible YouTube channel to see her in action. We Chat About: Traumatic deck collapse story Scaling Sarah Beth Yoga Making positive changes in family life Postpartum anxiety and depression Ectopic pregnancy Wrestling with mom guilt Therapeutic ketamine Routines and making space Resources: Listen to Sarah Beth’s first episode on the podcast – back when we were still Wine & Shine! Website: sarahbethyoga.com YouTube: SarahBethYoga Instagram: @sarahbethyoga Facebook: Sarah Beth Yoga Twitter: @sarahbethyoga App: Sarah Beth Yoga Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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154. Spotlighting Pregnancy (and Postpartum) Full-Body Wellness with Dr. Kayla Borchers 38:22

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Today’s guest on Healing Hormones is Dr. Kayla Borchers. She is a physical therapist, prenatal and postpartum corrective exercise specialist, board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist, and a certified yoga teacher with a passion for helping active families thrive. She’s also here in Columbus, Ohio, which was such an exciting discovery! We talk about her new boutique pelvic floor physical therapy practice, work/life/parenting balance, managing chronic pain, and so much more. Pregnancy or not, there are so many women that are struggling with lower back pain, hip pain, pelvic floor pain, and other physical issues that linger in the background of their lives – sapping the enjoyment and comfort that we all deserve. If this sounds like you, this is the perfect episode to soak up. Dr. Kayla brings a well-rounded and reachable perspective to the show and I can’t wait to work with her, myself. We Chat About: Background at Ohio State University Launching her own practice The truth about rest and recovery Where’s all the pregnancy knowledge? When it’s ok to have a second child Keeping to a schedule Weight of a healthy baby Dr. Borchers on diastasis recti Resources: Website: drkaylaborchers.com Linkedin: Dr. Kayla Borchers Instagram: @drkaylaborchers Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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153. Using Tempdrop to Track Fertility Awareness Method with Mel Angus 43:47

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Today, I am joined by Mel Angus from Tempdrop. She’s a certified fertility awareness educator and heads the brand’s customer support and user experience department. Tempdrop is basically the easiest way to track your basal body temperature – I recommend it to all of my clients. Don’t worry, we get into how, why, and all the techy details in this one. And if you’re interested in getting your own Tempdrop device, you can visit tempdrop.com and use the code NINA12 for 12% off! We Chat About: Inspiration behind Tempdrop How to use it What makes Tempdrop different? Its algorithm and other uses Helping to conceive Not all thermometers are the same Hormone health and our charts The fifth vital sign Tracking metabolic health Defining basal body temperature (BBT) How to wear it correctly and comfortably Resources: Blog: Nina mentions a blog on wearables Instagram: @tempdrop Website: tempdrop.com – use code NINA12 for 12% off! Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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152. Dr. Alyssa Dweck Takes Us to School on Low Estrogen Symptoms, PMS & More 46:00

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Today on the show, I am talking to Dr. Alyssa Dweck, who is a practicing gynecologist and the chief medical officer of Bonafide Womens Health Supplements. An OB GYN for over twenty-five years with a special interest in menopausal health and training in female sexual health, she’s been all over TV and magazines as a top expert in her field. We talk a lot about low estrogen symptoms – what if you're experiencing these symptoms in your thirties? What do you need to be aware of when you're heading into perimenopause and menopause? And, where do postpartum hormone shifts fit into the equation? We also go deep on ways to eat to help support hormone balance, hormonal replacement therapy, lifestyle triggers (good and bad), and so much more. And of course, I ask the mega question of how OB GYNs are feeling about fertility awareness method and other natural cycle tracking options gaining traction in the space. We Chat About: Early or post-partum perimenopausal symptoms When it’s time to see a doctor The thyroid’s all-knowing role Coming off the pill Eating disorders and excessive exercise Stress and our hormones Defining PMS Bonafide Health Supplements Shift in women seeking information Cycle tracking apps Postpartum depression Eating to support our hormones Hormonal replacement therapy (and alternatives) Birth control and our sex lives Dr. Dweck on FAM Resources: Bonafide: hellobonafide.com Serenol: hellobonafide.com/products/serenol Website: drdweck.com Read Your Body: readyourbody.com The Swan Story: swanstudy.org Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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151. Be the Beginner: Understanding Your Limitless Self with Emily Pereira 40:48

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Emily Pereira is an international retreat leader, yoga teacher, and women's coach who has, after 13 years of intensive and extensive spiritual training and exploration, amassed a treasure trove of astonishing wisdom practices – and a memoir that details it all. She's used her vast life and health experiences – from a painful drawn out diagnosis, to a surprise breakup, revealing plant medicine ceremonies, a deep dive into cellular regeneration, and so much more – to heal her own story and transform so many other womens’ lives through the magic of reconnecting with self and leaning into our innate sense of creativity. In this conversation, we talk about how she got started on her soul’s path and the many twists and turns that have brought her to her current home, Costa Rica, and helped her call in a loving partner and two young kids. There are so many beautiful stories and connections within this podcast – I know you’ll love it! We Chat About: Experience of freezing her eggs Reclaiming her health after a very painful diagnosis Turning every stone on the way to recovery Calling in a child at 39 The body reset of pregnancy Iowaska plant medicine ceremony Detox for cellular regeneration Acid and alkaline balance in the body Knowing our inner child Connecting to our innate wisdom Flexing your creativity Resources: Instagram: @emily_begins Retreat: emilypereira.com/retreat Read: The Quest: From the Hollywood Hills to the Amazon Jungle Creative Minds Montessori School: creativeminds.org Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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150. Back to Nature: Learning About Ayurvedic Healing with Avanti Kumar-Singh, MD 49:06

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Today’s guest on Healing Hormones is Avanti Kumar-Singh, MD, a former ER doctor turned ayurvedic healer. Finding the ancient Indian medical practice after – you guessed it – experiencing her own health and wellness issues that traditional medicine could not address in a way that relieved her symptoms, she knew there had to be a better way. Ayurveda relies on a natural approach to physical and mental health; getting closer to nature is the goal. In this conversation, she gives us very practical tools of how we can start to implement its principles into our lives, simply, so that we can start to heal the body. We also talk about finding balance between ancient and modern practices, another common theme we hear on this podcast. In this respect, Dr. Singh’s is another voice that sings in those gray areas – because there really is no black and white when it comes to staying healthy. We Chat About: Avanti’s upbringing and cultural expectations Importance of ancestral knowledge Her health issues in medical school Connection between mind, body, spirit Finding balance in your health routines Ayurveda 101 Removing toxins from your life Tips for a more holistic lifestyle Resources: Take the Free Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz Instagram: @avantikumarsingh Linkedin: Avanti Kumar-Singh, MD Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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149. Healing Our Relationship with Food & Cooking with Tamar Samuels MS, RD, CDN 49:58

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Today’s guest is Tamar Samuels, a registered Dietitian Nutritionist, National Board Certified Health Coach, and the co-founder of Culina Health . In this episode, we talk a lot about how, when you're trying to heal the root cause of what's going on, whether it's gut issues, hormone health, thyroid disorders – really, whatever it is – it can cause us to have a lot of disordered eating tendencies and black-and-white thinking that actually ends up doing a lot more harm than good. We talk about the benefits of eating the rainbow and dig into some practical things you can do to get out of a disordered eating mindset and choose foods that are going to be healing of inflammation, balancing for hormones, and helpful for the thyroid. Tamar also shares some resources that you can look into if you are looking for additional professional support. We Chat About: Changing your relationship with cooking Low FODMAP dieting Challenges of restrictive eating Overcoming black-and-white thinking Deciphering clinical research PCOS and thyroid issues Eating the rainbow Benefits of working with a professional Culina Health services and approach Resources: Find a Produce Delivery Service Near You New York Times Recipes Website: Culina Health Website: All Great Nutrition Instagram: @culinahealth Instagram: @tamarsamuels.rd Linkedin: Tamar Samuels MS, RD, CDN Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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148. Honoring Our Cycle Through Sustainable Fitness with Courtney Babilya 58:21

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Today on the show, I am talking to Courtney Babilya, who is a fitness nurse and mom of two on a mission to help women find their way out of diet culture, and back into their power, through sustainable fitness and cyclical living. We talk about her difficult rock bottom, complicated further by a misdiagnosis of bipolar syndrome and some challenging reactions to the medications she was prescribed. Constantly fighting her own body with overtraining and an eating disorder, something had to change. Her success story is as inspiring as it is educational. Of course we touch on her experience with different birth control measures, from a “lost” arm implant to an immediate decision to ditch her NuvaRing. Today’s most important and most actionable advice, though, comes in the form of Courtney’s 2022-proof fitness routines, and how we can and should be considering our cycle when planning out our workouts. There’s no shame in this game; being active, healthy, and fit does not mean being in the gym everyday. NEW! Starting October 10th – Courtney and I are launching a special bundle, combining LUNA with the Keeping Balance Method for a single low price. My listeners are the first to know, and you can sign up and join the waitlist right now . We Chat About: Courney’s background in gymnastics Living with a bipolar (mis)diagnosis Recovering from rock bottom Complications with the NuvaRing Workout plans and diet habits How motherhood changes things Schedule workouts based on your cycle Resources: Instagram: @courtneykeepingbalance Website: courtneykeepingbalance.com Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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147. Your Most Common Fertility Awareness Questions Answered 17:45

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Does this sound like you? You’re considering ditching birth control and finally starting Fertility Awareness Method … but you’re feeling totally stuck. On one hand, you’re so nervous to stop the pill because you’ve been on it more years than you can count, and on the other hand, you’re terrified of getting pregnant. It feels so paralyzing! I hear these fears a lot and you’re absolutely not alone. The best way to ease the fear of transitioning to FAM (aka natural birth control) is to become more educated and confident in the method before taking the leap! In this episode, I have compiled some of the most common Fertility Awareness Method questions I get about learning FAM after years on birth control. I hope it helps answer a few of your burning questions, too, and gives you the boost of confidence you need to start FAM! We Chat About: Can I learn FAM while I’m still on hormonal birth control? Can I learn Fertility Awareness Method while still having a copper IUD? How long does it take to learn the Fertility Awareness Method successfully? Do I need a course or can I learn FAM on my own? I want to work with a certified instructor! When is the best time to join LUNA? Can I extend my LUNA Membership if I still need your support beyond 6-months? Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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146. Apple Watch Series 8 vs. OURA Ring: Tracking Basal Body Temperature for Natural Birth Control 25:16

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Many women who are looking towards natural birth control (aka Fertility Awareness Method ) are curious about the rise in popularity of wearable thermometers. With a variety of temperature tracking devices out there, it poses the question: how do these new technologies compare in both ease and accuracy? These are important questions to ask when choosing a thermometer for natural birth control accuracy! Recently, there have been two big advancements in wearable thermometers for natural birth control: (1) the collaboration between OURA Ring and Natural Cycles , and (2) the Apple Watch series 8 new integrated fertility features. So, are these devices a good option when tracking your basal body temperature for birth control accuracy? I’ll get into all this and more on today’s episode. Resources: OURA Ring + Natural Cycles Apple Watch Series 8 TempDrop (use code ‘NINA12’ for 12% off) Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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145. Tricky Fertility Window? Understanding When It’s Open or Closed 27:51

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We’ve all heard it online and all over social media – that you can only get pregnant during a five or six day window each month, aligning with the presence of your more fertile cervical mucus. But, what if your CM is here to party most of the month? Especially for those of us practicing Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), the risks in not knowing for sure are huge. In this solo episode, I break down this issue, why such black-and-white advice actually doesn’t apply to the incredible range of individuality in the human body, and why the answer – as it always is – is understanding yourself on a deeper level. We Chat About: Ideal environment for sperm Are you fertile all month if cervical mucus is present? Observing and understanding CM Tracking your pattern over time Resources: All About Phexxi, the Hormone-Free Birth Control with Saundra Pelletier Need link to article about the withdrawal method Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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144. Metabolic Magic: Eat More & Train Less with Kitty Blomfield 58:26

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My guest today, Kitty Blomfeld, is just like so many of us, having gone through a cycle of dieting, binging, and doing things she thought were good for her body (like heavily restrictive practices), but were actively hurting it. Her health and wellness travels brought her to weight training, and then everything changed. Through regimented eating and training routines, Kitty got truly healthy. Now, she shares her learnings through NuStrength, her online program coaching women on how to get healthy, and feel healthy, while eating more and training less. It’s all about knowledge, knowing how your body will react to certain foods and eating accordingly. Let’s get into it! We Chat About: Kitty’s Dieting journey Finding weight training and bodybuilding Training women online The benefits of tracking your food intake Resources: NuStrength: nustrength.com.au Instagram: @kittyblomfield Podcast: Weight Loss for Women Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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143. How Does COVID Affect Hormonal Health in Women? with Dr. Jessica Drummond 48:12

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Today’s well-informed guest on Healing Hormones is Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC (!). She is the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute and the author of Outsmart Endometriosis. Jessica’s worked with women on their chronic pelvic pain for more than twenty years, she facilitates educational programs for women health professionals in more than 60 countries globally, and leads virtual wellness programs for people with endometriosis. It’s safe to say that Jessica is a world leader in menstrual and reproductive health. Today, we’re tackling a much-requested topic as it relates to Dr. Drummond’s expertise: how COVID, long-COVID, and the vaccine are affecting our cycles. Jessica’s dealt with long-COVID, herself, and comes from an empathic POV on these important questions. We Chat About: Dr. Drummond’s background What is long-COVID? COVID and autoimmune COVID and menopause How does it affect men? Changes in cycles Resources: The Integrative Women's Health Institute Read: Dr. Jessica Drummond on Amazon Linkedin: Jessica (Robilotto) Drummond Instagram: @jessrdrummond Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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142. Learning About Hormone Sensitivity & Skin Care with Cheryl Woodman 1:05:54

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Through her work as a scientist, award-winning skincare formulator, and acne expert – and her amazing blog, Honesty For Your Skin – Cheryl Woodman helps women who've tried everything under the sun to treat their acne and still feel stuck at rock bottom. She joins the show today to teach us about skin care that leads to healthy, happy, clear skin you can feel comfortable and confident in. Who doesn't want that? We break down the science behind it all, how our diets impact our skin (remember: our biggest organ!), and how you can take back control of your skin health without the need for medications which can contribute to other tricky problems in the body. As always, this is a safe space! We’re not judging or pouring more negativity on a subject that, while totally superficial, is such a big trigger point for so many women. Tune in as we listen, learn, and heal as a community! We Chat About: Learn what causes acne How does our diet impact our skin? How are hormones involved? Treatment options Acne protocol tips Resources: Instagram: @honestyforskin Twitter: @honestyforskin Linkedin: Cheryl Woodman Freebie: Get Your Free Acne Cheatsheet Course: Acne Warrior Website: Honesty For Your Skin Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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141. Can You Grow It? Diet & Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Stress with Lahana Vigliano 45:44

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My guest today, Lahana Vigliano, is the CEO of Nuvitru Wellness and a board-certified and holistic clinical nutritionist in Austin, TX. She’s here to answer all of our questions about stress – where does it come from, how can we reduce it, and what is it really doing in our bodies? She also asks some of her own – teaching us to question our food choices, what’s actually in your control, and what isn’t? It’s time to get honest with ourselves, and shame is not invited to the party. Our bodies are so evolutionarily driven that when stress crops up, we can’t distinguish if we’re being chased by a lion, or are just stuck in traffic. It’s only natural that women’s bodies would try to shut down ovulation in times of danger as those would, to our body, seem like a pretty bad time to bring a child into the world – right?! Lahana is wise beyond her years, sharing so many actionable tips in this one that you’ll want to grab a notepad. The key though, as she explains, is not letting your brand new anti-stress routine stress you out. Start with what feels natural – try spending time in nature, journaling, or breathwork – and build from there. We Chat About: Lahana’s background in medicine Can you kill it? Food selection tips Easy steps to less stress What stress does to our body The body’s evolutionary journey Resources: Instagram: @nuvitruwellness Website: About Lahana LinkedIn: Lahana Vigliano, MS, CCN Red Light Therapy & the Mighty Mitochondria with Dr. Mike Belkowski #135 Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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140. Tracking Your Cycle While Using the Copper IUD 29:23

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Today, we’re talking about the Copper IUD. There are so many questions about this hormone-free birth control product. And luckily, there’s tons of research on it. Let’s talk about how it's used, risks, and of course, effectiveness. How long does it stay in? How does it affect our FAM practice? And, isn’t copper toxic? This episode isn't intended to scare anybody from the Copper IUD. At the end of the day you should feel empowered to choose the form of birth control that is right for you. You should have the info, research, and tools to decide what fits best with you, your lifestyle, and your fertility needs. We Chat About: Review of the basics Symptoms and side effects What are the risks of toxicity? Copper and estrogen Effects on FAM practice Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced and published by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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139. Ritualizing Our Cycles with Maddie Miles 56:58

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Maddie Miles is a fellow podcaster in the hormone space, hosting “peace. love. hormones. By The Maddie Miles” since 2020. She joins the show today to talk about her personal health journey battling the negative effects of antibiotics, birth control pills, lyme disease, and anorexia. In and out of programs for eight long years, we talk about Maddie’s eventual wakeup call experience overseas which flipped the switch in her mind that it was time to get better. Since then, she’s been a learning machine, focusing on an integrative approach to overall wellness and coming to terms with the amazing beauty that is our four menstrual phases – and has committed herself to spreading the word! We Chat About: Maddie’s early health issues Her experience with anorexia Going “Beyond the Pill” Working in unison with the 4 phases Ritualizing our cycles Resources: Website: Peace. Love. Hormones. Instagram: @theemaddiemiles Twitter: @themaddiemiles Linkedin: Maddie M. Podcast: peace. love. hormones. By The Maddie Miles Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced and published by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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138. Gaining Confidence in the Kitchen with Cassy Joy Garcia 23:33

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Cassy Joy Garcia is a New York Times bestselling author and the creative force behind popular wellness editorial site, Fed + Fit. Her mission is to make cooking more manageable, especially for moms – which is why I am personally so excited to share this one with you. Once she had her first child, Cassy was looking for ways to still eat healthy but take out some of the work from cooking. This led her to develop the “cook once” method for meal prep, a genius time saving concept that she’s written about at length. It’s not all quick and easy either, she’s also committed to making intimidating dishes seem more attainable for the average person cooking at home. Her message is an empowering one, and I can attest to her recipes being both easy to prepare and delicious to eat. Keep an ear out for her cute young kids in the background of this one! We Chat About: Her inspirations for Fed + Fit Benefits to meal prepping Making cooking less intimidating Starting simple Confidence in the kitchen Resources: Cook Once by Cassy Joy Garcia Fed + Fit Instagram: @cassyjoygarcia YouTube: Fed + Fit Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced and published by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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137. Coconuts and Kettlebells: Nourish Your Mind & Body with Noelle Tarr 56:29

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My amazing guest today, Noelle Tarr, is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP), an NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer, author, and all-around badass. She’s worked in the industry for more than seventeen years and is open to admitting she’s made every mistake in the book – which is why she’s so dedicated to helping others on their body and overall wellness journeys. We talk about body image, its role in how we grow up thinking of ourselves, and what dieting culture does and (mostly) does not accomplish. We also learn about the importance of recognizing your season of life and embracing it for a more balanced sense of self – no more living in the black and white areas of life! Most importantly, Noelle teaches us that we must not judge ourselves harshly. Everything we experience is an opportunity to learn, grow, and live in joy. I hope you enjoy this inspiring convo! We Chat About: Noelle’s early life and relationship with food The truth about diet culture Seasons of life Is there such a thing as a healthy weight? Biological differences between strength training and cardio Exercising as a mental health benefit Resources: Follow Noelle on Instagram: @coconutsandkettlebells CoconutsAndKettlebells.com Well-Fed Women Podcast Noelle’s Home Workout Programs Noelle’s first viral blog post: Why I Don’t Want 6-Pack Abs Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced and published by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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136. What is Functional Dentistry? Ask the Dentist! with Dr. Mark Burhenne 1:08:01

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By now, you’ve heard of the gut biome and how critical those little bacteria are in supporting your overall wellbeing. Well, today, Dr. Mark Burhenne joins me to dive into even further detail with one specific, important, and very famous, part of our digestive system – our mouth! It’s about so much more than bad breath and coffee stains, although we cover the importance of the small stuff too. The truth is that oral health is directly involved in six-to-seven out of ten major chronic diseases. How well, or poorly, we take care of our mouths, is reflected in our longevity and ability to combat illness. In this illuminating episode, we learn how modern dentistry incorporates this information (or not), what toothpaste and mouthwash are really doing in our mouth vs. what we think they’re doing, and of course – how our oral health can impact pregnancy and general fertility. Settle in for the most enjoyable trip to the dentist you’ve ever had! We Chat About: Dr. Mark Burhenne’s background and inspirations The mouth’s connection to disease and illness Microbiome: a party in your mouth Negative effects of toothpaste and mouthwash Oral health as it relates to pregnancy Resources: See Mark’s recommended oral products at AskTheDentist.com Ask The Dentist podcast Instagram: @AskTheDentist LinkedIn: Dr. Mark Burhenne, DDS Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced and published by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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135. Red Light Therapy & the Mighty Mitochondria with Dr. Mike Belkowski 49:35

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Dr. Mike Belkowski is my guest today. He’s a physical therapist by trade and is passionate about providing his patients with the most effective treatment techniques – most notably, he’s a big proponent of red light therapy, launching BioLight in 2019. We get into the teeny tiny detail in this one – down to the cellular level! Dr. Belkowski teaches us that our mitochondria react differently to different hues of light and that they’re in every single cell, producing 95% of the energy in our bodies. Knowing that, it’s easy to see why dysfunctional mitochondria are the root of many diseases. They’re the engine of all our amazing bodily functions – our heath! All BioLight purchases include Dr. Belkowski’s eBook with red light therapy research, background on BioLight, and – most importantly – protocols on how to use red light at home, including how long and how often to use it and where on your body, depending on what you’re trying to treat. We Chat About: How Mike discovered red light therapy The details of red light therapy and how it works Why blue light can actually be good for you (just not from technology) The difference between red light therapy and infrared sauna lights How to use red light at home and what a therapy session looks like Where to get started if you’re new to red light therapy Resources: BioLight Linkedin: BioLight Instagram: @bioight.shop Podcast: The Red Light Report Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced and published by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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134. Her Story: Ending the Shame Around Birth Control Breakup with Brooke Schattner 37:34

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Brooke Schattner was on the pill since she was 16 – nearly a decade – and today she’s sharing her journey to leaving the pill behind and transitioning her way to FAM. Like so many women, Brooke got on the pill because it was just “the thing to do” in your teens. There wasn’t a real reason behind it at first, and she never had a deep discussion with her parents or doctors on what the pill meant, and if it was the right choice for her body. After years of symptoms and side effects, she’s decided that it’s not for her. I hope Brooke’s story resonates with you no matter where you are on your own hormone journey. We Chat About: The doctor’s solution to side effects was always to just “try a different pill” Why we aren’t taught how the pill works, even if it is the right decision Getting on or off the pill is not just about contraception, but is also a health decision Shame and worry around getting off the pill for alternative methods Resources: If you’re looking to get off of the pill or need help deciding what birth control method works for you, check out my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Connect With Me: Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced and published by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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133. Busted Myths & Proven Benefits: Exploring Castor Oil with Dr. Sherri McKnight of Queen of the Thrones 36:26

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Dr. Sherri McKnight of Queen of the Thrones joins me to find the truth about castor oil, a hotly debated method for relieving inflammation and pain that goes back hundreds (even thousands!) of years. We talk about its many benefits, bust a few myths, and walk you through proper therapeutic use while highlighting the amazing easy-to-use oil packs by Queen of the Thrones. Of course – we make sure to bring it all back to fertility and hormone health, as castor oil packs can help you have less painful periods while supporting ovulation and the successful fertilization of eggs. Don’t miss this super informative episode where we uncover the (somehow) still hidden secrets of castor oil! We Chat About: Judgment vs. science in holistic health Hormonal benefits of castor oil Discovery and early research of the castor bean What makes Queen of the Thrones special? Ways to use it and how often Medical benefits Busting myths – is it messy? Unexpected uses: hello eyebrows! Resources: Castor Oil on PubMed Shop: Queen of the Thrones Instagram: @queenofthethrones Facebook: Queen of the Thrones TikTok: @queenofthethrones YouTube: Queen of the Thrones Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced and published by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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132. Transitioning Off Birth Control Safely with Kelsie Anderson 55:23

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Today I am chatting with my friend, and queen birth control expert, Kelsie Anderson of @bunsinbalance! Kelsie is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who works with women to help them navigate hormone imbalances through diet and lifestyle changes. She is particularly dedicated to educating women on how to effectively support their bodies while on birth control, when transitioning off, and/or post-birth control. Which is exactly what we are talking about in today’s episode.We also have a BIG announcement for you at the end of this episode… HINT … we are bundling our courses together for a mega discount. Kelsie’s Birth Control Bounce Back course, and LUNA (my fertility awareness course), are the perfect pair to guide you through your journey of transitioning off birth control and preventing pregnancy naturally. You will learn more and have a solid birth control game plan after listening to this episode! We Chat About: What we wish doctors would tell their patients about birth control What post-birth control symptoms can look like Recommendations for transitioning off the pill smoothly How to get started with balancing your hormones The Birth Control Bounce Back and LUNA Bundle Resources: Get on the waitlist to get access the the BCBB + LUNA Bundle ! Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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131. Getting to the Root of Whole Body Health with Corinne Angelica 38:04

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Corinne Angelica is the sister I never had. You may find yourself listening to this and wondering “Why is Nina talking to herself?” But I haven’t lost it! Today, I’m talking with Corinne, a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist who helps women regulate their period, manage PCOS, transition off birth control, and boost fertility by targeting the root cause of their imbalances and treating it naturally with nutrition and lifestyle shifts. We align so much in our missions and messages, and yet Corinne brings her own unique spin to the world of hormone balance. If you love this show, you are going to love this interview! We Chat About: Corinne’s story of finding her passion in nutrition Understanding what hormonal birth control does to your body Key steps for transitioning off of birth control Making small changes gradually Advocating for yourself at the OBGYN Resources: corinneangelicanutrition.com Instagram: @corinneangelica Podcast: MIND Your Hormones Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced and published by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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130. PCOS 101: Different Types & How to Support Your Body with Dr. Danielle Desroche 42:52

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PCOS is such a common diagnosis for women these days and can impact our lives in a number of ways. Still, getting a diagnosis can be stressful, leading women to wonder what they can do to support their bodies and their hormones. Dr. Danielle Desroche is a licensed naturopathic doctor specializing in PCOS, fertility, and thyroid health. Her goal is to discover and address the root cause of symptoms while also restoring the body so it can function optimally. We talk about the different kinds of PCOS women can have and which lifestyle changes we can make to support our health in these scenarios. We Chat About: Why Danielle focuses on PCOS The difference between a naturopathic doctor and conventional MD Why PCOS is so prevalent today Common symptoms of PCOS The correlation between estrogen and testosterone Lifestyle tips for different types of PCOS Advice for women trying to conceive Resources: drdanielledesroche.com Instagram: @drdanielle.nd TikTok: @drdanielle.nd Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced and published by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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129. Holistically Support Your Body & Hormones with Herbs with Rachelle Robinett 50:26

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One of the problems with synthetic hormones is how easily they can knock our body off course and tip our hormonal balance in the wrong direction. But what if you could take something natural that supports your body’s ability to create hormones with a low risk of unwanted side effects or complications? That’s what we talk about today with Rachelle Robinett, the founder of Supernatural, a shop and educational platform for herbal medicine. Herbs can be used to holistically support the body, whether for hormone balance, PMS, heavy periods, sleep, digestion, and more. We get into how we can start to harvest the power of plant medicine and where you can learn more about this exciting field. We Chat About: How Supernatural got started What herbs can help support hormone balance The foundations to have in place Herbs to support sleep How to source them Knowing which herbs to take Resources: ursupernatural.com - 15% OFF Discount Code: HEALINGHORMONES Instagram: @ursupernatural How to Source Herbs Herbal Bitters Recipe Supernatural Newsletter Sign-Up for a Pharmakon course Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced and published by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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128. Her Story: How This Doula Went From IUD to FAM with Kat Kirk-Holmes 35:47

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Kat Kirk-Holmes is a student in my LUNA course. She is a flight attendant and doula in the Columbus area and, after five years, she’s had her IUD taken out. Before that, it was the pill for about ten years. She is now managing to prevent pregnancy through the fertility awareness method (FAM). She shares her story of getting off birth control, the emotional and physical journey between starting it fifteen years ago to today, what made her decide to switch to natural methods, and her experience as a doula. You’re going to get so much out of her story no matter where you are in your hormone journey. Don’t miss it! We Chat About: Kat’s experience starting birth control Making the decision to quit hormonal birth control Why Kat decided to join the FAM program Becoming a doula and how it connected Kat to her own body Resources: babybirddoula.com Instagram: @baby.bird.doula Read: In The Flo Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced and published by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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127. All About Phexxi, the Hormone-Free Birth Control with Saundra Pelletier 47:46

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I have been getting so many questions about Phexxi, the first and only hormone-free prescription birth control gel that you can control. I’ve done my own independent research on it, but wanted to have a conversation with someone from the company to tell us more about it. So, in this episode, we head right to the top and hear from Saundra Pelletier, CEO of Evofem Biosciences, the makers of Phexxi. She’s passionate about her product and what they’ve created, and you’ll see why. She answers all of our questions, from what Phexxi is for, how it works, and more. Important Safety Information: If you have had a history of UTIs that keep coming back or other urinary tract problems, you should not use Phexxi. Please see additional safety and PI at www.phexxi.com. We Chat About: Becoming the CEO of Evofem Biosciences Making a female-first birth control Understanding the downsides of hormonal birth control How Phexxi works Who Phexxi is and isn’t for Resources: phexxi.com evofem.com Instagram: @phexxi Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear Free Fertility Call Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle Instagram: @nourishedwithnina Healing Hormones is produced and published by Crate Media . Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). Join my FREE FAM Training…

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126. The Fight for Period Equity with Dr. Tricia Callender 39:46

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