Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast
A 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.
Episodes
138 episodes
Ep. 137: Fertility Myths 003
We've all heard things about our fertility that we're shocked to later find out are FALSE! This seems to be especially true when it comes to trying to conceive myths or how to get pregnant myths. But how do we know they're not true? Wh...
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Episode 137
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Ep. 136: "I can't participate in Creighton" -- Anna's Story
While cycle charting is for every woman, some women experience medical or hormonal conditions that seem to prevent them from participating. Anna shares her story of feeling disqualified from fertility awareness options and how her interaction w...
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Episode 135
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Ep. 135: Can I trust Natural Birth Control?
Switching to Natural Birth Control of some type -- like fertility awareness methods or natural family planning -- can feel really scary. How effective is natural family planning anyway? What if it doesn't work? These are fair and valid...
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Episode 135
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Ep. 134: Realistic Cycle Syncing for Every Woman, with Megan Faller
Have you heard of cycle syncing -- the decision to make decisions and lifestyle choices based on where you are in your menstrual cycle? Today's guest, Megan Faller, is the founder of The Aligned Cycle and she joins us to share how connecting wi...
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Episode 133
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Ep. 133: 4 Tips for Success with Creighton Model Charting
It's normal to feel nervous before trying something new, and when that new thing is a fertility appreciation method like Creighton Model System, it can feel like a very big deal. How can you be successful with Creighton? What's the key...
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Episode 133
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Ep.132: Severe period pain at 14 -- Hope's Story
Hope began her period at age 12 and, by age 14, was already experiencing extreme menstrual cramps with her period. She went to her OBGYN to seek answers and began a journey of discovery, health, and healing. Today she shares about her experienc...
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Episode 131
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Ep. 131: Reversing Estrogen Dominance & its Symptoms // Estrogen Dominance 101
We're hearing more and more about estrogen dominance -- but what is it exactly? What signs point to its possibility? And how can I reverse estrogen dominance in my own cycles? Knowing these basics is the first step to identifying and rest...
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Episode 131
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Ep.130: Convincing your OBGYN to use Fertility Awareness Methods, with Dr. Marguerite Duane
There are incredible benefits to using fertility awareness based methods (FABM) for reproductive health and family planning, but not all OBGYNs, midwives, or clinicians are on board. Why is this the case? Is there something "iffy" about FABMs? ...
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Episode 129
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Ep. 129: Is the RESTORE Act good for women?
In June 2024, a new bill was proposed called the RESTORE Act (or The Reproductive Empowerment and Support through Optimal Restoration Act). Politics aside, what does this bill say and could it be helpful for the real women facing reproductive h...
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Episode 129
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Ep. 128: Healing irregular cycles and reversing PCOS -- Emily's Story
Another great client story for you today, as we hear from Emily about how she reversed the effects of the PCOS that had been plaguing her for years! Emily dealt with unusual bleeding, unpredictably long cycles, chronic fatigue, and more. She sh...
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Episode 127
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Ep. 127: Hope for Southern Baptists with Infertility
In June 2024, the Southern Baptist Convention voted on a resolution to formally condemn the use of IVF based primarily on the destruction of embryos. The SBC is one of the most pro-life denominations who emphasize the sanctity of life, and issu...
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Episode 127
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Ep.126: Functional Fertility Treatment, with NaProTechnology OBGYN Dr. Melissa Weidert
We are big fans of NaProTechnology at Woven Well, because this unique approach investigates the root causes of reproductive health concerns like PCOS, PMS, Luteal Phase defect, and endometriosis. For many women, this restorative approach is all...
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Episode 126
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Ep. 125: Client Story - Claire (Learning NFP in a Challenging Season)
SUMMER BREAK is upon us! Woven Well will be back with more new episodes July 5th! Choosing to learn a fertility awareness method can feel scary and daunting -- but what about when you're in a very busy, stressful season of life? Is...
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Episode 124
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Ep. 124: How to Pay for Fertility Awareness Education -- Affordable NFP!
How can I afford fertility awareness education? Does my insurance cover it? Are there more affordable methods? Can I get a fertility awareness scholarship? How can I pay for NFP (natural family planning)? This episode gives practical suggestion...
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Episode 124
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Ep. 123: Postpartum Intercourse Essentials, with Dr. Steph Perez
NOTE: This episode is not appropriate for all audiences, due to use of anatomical terms and discussion related to genital contact. Please be aware. After delivery, women have a 6 week check up with their OBGYN when they are given t...
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Episode 123
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Ep. 122: IVF Alternatives for friends
I'm frequently asked how clients can share fertility suggestions with their friends. They want to share the exciting things they're learning through their own fertility education process, but don't want to overstep or say the wrong thing. This ...
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Episode 122
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Ep.121: Client Story - Sarah (Power of the Right Providers)
Client, Sarah, joins me today to talk about her story of years long infertility and how working with the right providers along the way allowed her to welcome to her son last summer. She fully believes that if she had not had the supportive, kno...
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Episode 121
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Ep.120: All About Progesterone
Progesterone is an incredibly vital reproductive hormone that's responsible for many aspects of overall health. When it's not doing what it should be, it stands out! Issues like PMS/PMDD, implantation failure, early miscarriage, and postpartum ...
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Episode 120
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Ep.119: Fertility Tests that shouldn't be skipped! with Dr. Sarah Pederson, OBGYN
Dr. Sarah Pederson joins us to talk about fertility tests that are often ignored in traditional approaches to women's health, but are key to getting to the root cause of issues related to women's health. We started off the episode talkin...
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Episode 119
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Ep.118: Is Abstinence really necessary for NFP?
Did you know that abstinence is a part of fertility awareness methods or natural family planning? Many ask: WHY?! Is this really the BEST way? The ONLY way? Fair questions! This episode starts the conversation about why abstinence is used...
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Episode 118
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Ep.117: Client Story - Ashley (Overcoming PMDD)
This episode focuses on Ashley, a Woven client, and her journey to overcome PMDD with the help of Creighton Model System and NaProTechnology. Hear about her 10 year journey to have it accurately diagnosed, frustration over limited options, and ...
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Episode 117
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Ep. 116: Explaining Chronic Endometritis
Chronic Endometritis doesn't always have many symptoms, yet it can affect your cycle health and contribute to infertility and pregnancy loss. What is this silent condition and how can you know if it's affecting you? This episode explores what e...
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Episode 116
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Ep. 115: Massage for Fertility & Women's Health, with client Jaclyn Brown, LMT
Can massage help women on their fertility journeys? This is something many have wondered -- sure, massage is great, but are there any studies showing their impact? And what can we expect from massage itself? Woven client, Jaclyn Brown, is joini...
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Episode 115
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Ep. 114: Which Fertility Monitors are worth it?
We live in a modern world, where tons of information about our fertility is at our fingertips (in more way than one)! But not all fertility monitors are the same -- and some are definitely not worth the big bucks. Today's episode discusse...
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Episode 114
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Ep. 113: Inflammation's Impact on Women's Health & Fertility, with Chiara Estes, RD
Does inflammation really matter? Does it make that big of a difference? Registered Dietitian, Chiara Estes (no relation), shares how inflammation impacts, not only our overall health, but our reproductive system. This episode reviews what cause...
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Episode 113
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