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I saw Marguerite Rigoglioso, our guest for todays episode, on an interview with Gaia and she moved me to tears. Not because she said anything sentimental or sad, but I think it's because she gave me some validation that I was looking for and you'll soon understand why.  Some of you might be of Christian…More

Finally!!! I know I’m late guys. It’s kinda crazy having a full time job, studying Ayurveda, and trying to edit podcast episodes/change my website host! (ALSO WENT ON QUITE A FEW VACAY’s NOT GONNA LIE- BUT I DESERVED THEM……..) So, I am three weeks later than I promised, but better late than never. I had…More

Goodbye 2020! And Goodbye Season 1 of Pollinated. We are so grateful for everything you taught us and we can't wait to see what is in store for the future. We will be back in May 2021 with Season 2!

Two things my husband told me this month that I really needed to hear, and I think you might too.

Two things my husband told me this month that I really needed to hear, and I think you might too.More

two stories in this short solo cast Our babies are on their way

Carina found her love for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) before Ayurveda. Continuously suffering from chronic bladder infections led her to a TCM practitioner who told Carina to focus on her emotions and her minded. It is then when she learned that what you eat and how you think is influencing your health. In this episode, we dive deeply into connecting to our womb from a TCM perspective, which includes some of the most common imbalances Carina sees with clients as well as a plethora of ways we can correct imbalances in our body.Heres a timeline of the topics we discuss in this episode, along with some links you will enjoy. (2:40) Phases of cycle in Chinese medicine; ebb and flow of Yin and Yangyin - negative dark feminine (moon)yang - positive bright and masculine (sun)yin and yang are always present but its about which one is dominating at what time(6:28) What does a healthy cycle look likeInteresting takeaway from this section: Some women get concerned with 21 or 35 day cycle, but what Chinese medicine says, through Carina, is that a fixed cycle length is more important than a short or long cycle. f your cycle changes from month to month, then you need to look at what is out of balance. If you hav always consistently had 21 day cycle, this may be normal for you(10:04) spleen Qi and signs of Spleen Qi deficiency and how to support the spleen(12:20) Liver Qi and signs of stagnation/imbalance and what to avoid to support the liver(14:13) How are the uterus and heart connected in TCMWhy we work on emotional balance when we treat women with fertility issuesInteresting takeaway from this section: Emotions have such a big influence on the uterus- think about it! Your heart pumps blood to the uterus(17:50) Kidneys - the foundation of body's yin and yang energieskidney deficiency is most commonly at the root of fertility issues(21:25) Most common factor for kidney deficiency(22:48) Signs in face that indicate kidney deficiencyLinks from Kidney Section:How the kidneys influence your fertility:https://carinagreweling.com/chinese-medicine-kidneys-influence-your-fertility/Food recommendations for kidney-yin and kidney-yang deficiency:https://carinagreweling.com/healthy-sex-life-chinese-medicine/(24:20) The four steps Carina uses in practice to help rebalance/support fertility(29:36) Embody to thrive program - upgrading your health to the next levelhttps://carinagreweling.com/embody-to-thrive/Links from previous episode:Hormone Yoga Therapy (HYT): https://carinagreweling.com/hormone-yoga-therapy/Sleephttps://carinagreweling.com/improve-your-sleep-with-ayurveda/Free Dosha quiz: https://carinagreweling.com/dosha-quiz/

Carina found her love for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) before Ayurveda. Continuously suffering from chronic bladder infections led her to a TCM practitioner who told Carina to focus on her emotions and her minded. It is then when she learned that what you eat and how you think is influencing your health. In this episode,…More

Heres a little timeline of the topics we discuss in this episode, along with some links you will enjoy. Phases of cycle from Ayurvedic Prospective ~ 10 minutesAll about the womb, directing energy to the womb ~19 minutes- Hormone Yoga Therapy (HYT): https://carinagreweling.com/hormone-yoga-therapy/Sacral Chakra ~22 minutes- VAM ~25 minutesDigestion ~27 minutes- Intermittent fasting ~28 minutes, 40 seconds - Online course Sleep ~30 minuteshttps://carinagreweling.com/improve-your-sleep-with-ayurveda/Ways to nourish yourself and relax ~32 minutes Embody to Thrive program ~34 minuteshttps://carinagreweling.com/embody-to-thrive/Free Dosha quiz: https://carinagreweling.com/dosha-quiz/

Remember that HSG (hysterosalpingogram) Dr. Klapholtz talked about in Episode 2 – Oath. Well, I had to have one done the other day. Its an x-ray procedure used to see whether the fallopian tubes are open and if the inside of the uterus is normal. It takes less than 5 mins but it is a…More

I know guys, a bit morbid title for a podcast about fertility. But there is purpose behind this episode and that is: trust your gut. If something doesn't feel right, it might not be. Doctors are experts, but you are the expert of your own body. Get second opinions! And don't put all of your faith in one human - doctor or not. Dr. Death - Season 1 - Dr. Duntschhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-death/id1421573955Dr Death - Season 2 - Dr. Fata https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-death-season-2-dr-fata/id1534642943

I know guys, a bit morbid title for a podcast about fertility. But there is purpose behind this episode and that is: trust your gut. If something doesn’t feel right, it might not be. Doctors are experts, but you are the expert of your own body. Get second opinions! And don’t put all of your…More

Im SPILLIN THE TEA!attention tea drinkers!! this is your episode!! actually!! attention anyone who's been trying for less than a year and has no diagnosis and still in the beginning phase and looking for something nice and quick to try before you head to the fertility clinic!Trust me I was a skeptic at first - but I messaged people who had claimed to use this and anyone who answered me told me they knew it really helped! So thats when I decided to message the founder, Arielle and right away she was willing to interview on the podcast!I had no idea the kind of wisdom she was about to hit us with.Arielle started as a fertility acupuncturist and herbalist - her training is in Chinese medicine.We talk a little about acupuncture in the beginning of the episode bc this what her background is inThe meat of this episode is how SHE BREAKS DOWN the cycle for us and tells us which of the tea we should be drinking during each phase, and WHYendometriosis, unexplained infertility, PCOS, high FSH, late ovulation etc etc - she teaches you what you need and whyHer goal isn't TO TELL YOU WHAT TO DO ! her goal is to give you the tools so you can figure out what's happening in your bodyshe also break down some of the ingredients (for example pomegranate is an astringent - holds in moisture- nourishing to follicles - GUYS Ayurveda says this too (AND I've seen pomegranate juice for IVF all around this community)BRING A PENCIL AND PAPER BC YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE NOTESladies, as soon as she asked to open up the episode with breathing exercise i knew she was legitEnjoy the episode fertile mamas!order your tea here-https://www.wisdomofthewombonline.comyoutube tutorial - womb massagehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrZvPeaJ7dsfertility assessment on her websitehttps://www.wisdomofthewombonline.com/fertility-assessment/wisdom of the womb fertility group (message me for that) @pollinated.podcast

Im SPILLIN THE TEA! attention tea drinkers!! this is your episode!! actually!! attention anyone who's been trying for less than a year and has no diagnosis and still in the beginning phase and looking for something nice and quick to try before you head to the fertility clinic! Trust me I was a skeptic at…More

Hey Everyone! Update episode for you hear some things I talk about: -my experience with essential oils so far -my first experience with the chiropractor -the "shift" in my focus -supplements Im taking -whats coming up on the pod Happy Listening! Baby dust to us ~Bus

Hey Everyone! Update episode for you hear some things I talk about: -my experience with essential oils so far -my first experience with the chiropractor -the “shift” in my focus -supplements Im taking -whats coming up on the pod Happy Listening! Baby dust to us ~BusMore

This episode is a story of natural pregnancy but the best part is that our guest was told her only likely way to conceive would be through IVF Our guest this week tells us about coming off of birth control which led to 12 months without a cycle. Her doctor recommended her to a fertility specialist as protocol to get her period back. There she was diagnosed with hypothyroid and was told she doesn't ovulate on her own she went on BC to regulate her period than tried two IUIs which both failed, leading to the doctors recommendation of IVF to conceive - which is when our guest decided it was time to pause. She started to focus on self care - seeking care from a nutritionist and going to therapy. she was able to get off of her thyroid and other meds and joined a gym and began seeing a chiropractor. Around this time, she and her husband decided to change their diet and went plant based! PS HER HUSBAND WAS LIKE THE HUGEST MEAT EATER EVER. anyway, i loved the communication and team work between her and her husband (he chimes in because he was home while we recorded) - and I truly admire their decision to live consciously so that they can be at their best potential when raising their children, and pass those traits to them. Isn't that what we're all here for anyway? love this woman, love this couple, love this episode enjoy

This episode is a story of natural pregnancy but the best part is that our guest was told her only likely way to conceive would be through IVF Our guest this week tells us about coming off of birth control which led to 12 months without a cycle. Her doctor recommended her to a fertility…More

“I wanted them to remember that their body was their ally, and not their enemy on this journey” Kendra Tolbert, MS, RDN In this episode we speak with Kendra Tolbert - certified nutritionist and yoga teacher. I love this episode because Kendra hits us with some very simple wisdom. She has this comforting, grounding, soothing vibe to her and she provides so many little nuggets of information we can apply day to day in order to Life Fertile. Find her 5 minute Yoga for Fertility series on her website www.livefertile.com Here you can find links to her instagram page and her youtube channel where she has so many informative nutrition and yoga videos She gives us one simple pose we can do every morning to enhance our fertility and talks about the importance of adding pleasure and rest into your life- a MUST if you are undergoing fertility treatments Enjoy this episode and may you listen in good health, Bus

      “I wanted them to remember that their body was their ally, and not their enemy on this journey” Kendra Tolbert, MS, RDN Link to her website below where you can also find the 5 minute Yoga for Fertility series : Live Fertile In this episode we speak with Kendra Tolbert – certified nutritionist…More

In this episode we hear about Robin's journey to overcome what was first diagnosed as childhood rheumatoid arthritis and later as chronic lyme disease. At the start of her college years, she experienced total loss of her menstrual cycle and her health quickly deteriorated That is when robin decided to take charge of her own health and has since been inspiring and guiding others to do the same. Robin's story is so inspiring and her determination is evident. Years and two babies later, Robin talks about her evolving journey with not only taking back your health, but cultivating it for the future PS! Robin Shirley has been mentioned on the podcast before in Episode 13 with Brian Richards, founder of Sauna Space. We don't chat too much about the sauna in this episode, so go back and listen if you want to hear about the amazing health benefits, but Robin continues to use her sauna personally and on her retreats

In this episode we hear about Robin’s journey to overcome what was first diagnosed as childhood rheumatoid arthritis and later as chronic lyme disease. At the start of her college years, she experienced total loss of her menstrual cycle and her health quickly deteriorate That is whedn robin decided to take charge of her own…More

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We have arrived at the last episode in our Progessence Plus by Young Living Essential Oil series. Our guest this week is Heather. While Heather did not have trouble conceiving her first two children, she later discovered she had low progesterone which ended up resulting in a miscarriage when trying for baby #3. Heather uses…More

@jaimf.wilson is Jaimie's instagram handle where you can follow her non-toxic lifestyle and learn all about young living essential oilsyou can also find liz joy (mentioned a few times in the episode) on her instagram handle @purejoyhome

Find out how Jaimie went from perimenopausal symptoms in her late 20’s to a wedding night baby in her mid 30’s It was Jaimie's decision to ditch toxic candles, chemicals and sleeping aids that led her to young living essential oils. She has since become a non-toxic living enthusiast and a young living advocateMore

Here is the second episode in my Young Living Progessence Plus series! This essential oil has revealed itself to be pure magic for so many women who have been trying to balance hormones and or who have been trying to conceive. In this episode we feature Marianne's story. She and her husband tried to conceive for 7 years (including 5 failed IUI's) before discovering progessence plus. Listen to her amazing story, but first - order yourself a bottle of pro+

If you have been trying to conceive, RUN, don't walk, to your nearest laptop and order yourself a bottle of Young Living Progessence Plus Essential Oil. Here is the second episode in my Young Living Progessence Plus series! This essential oil has revealed itself to be pure magic for so many women who have been…More

find Jeannie on Instagram or reach her by email:jeannienelson4jenelson529@gmail.com

If you are looking for magic in a bottle – You might have just found it ! Dr's told her Jeannie she had a 2% chance of conceiving naturally her journey to baby involves: 2+ years of trying multiple fertility treatments w/ chlomid, then femara, FOUR failed IUI cycles Insert pro plus 5 months later…More

link to Chandresh Book Break the Norms: https://www.amazon.com/Break-Norms-Questioning-Everything-Think/dp/1622035410link to Curiosity episode: https://cbmeditates.com/break-the-norms-podcast-feed/71-curiosity-matters

It was the third morning after the Mantra was given to me by Chandresh to meditate on Goddess Durga fertility. I was rushing out of the house and realized I hadn’t yet meditated I thought to myself “okay I'll do it later” Then I thought about the discipline and energetics of connecting with the Goddess…More

I recorded this meditation during one of my mentorship calls with Cassandra! It was time for me to launch the podcast and I was feeling super nervous so we did this meditation to help me feel grounded and secure in my offerings from my podcast to this world. You don't have to launch a podcast to benefit from this grounding meditation! Find out more about Cassandra, meditation tools and much more, visit her website:www.cassandrabodzak.comHope you enjoy!

Cassandra Bodzak Cassandra is a spiritual teacher, author, speaker, and mentor. Set aside less than 15 minutes and meditate with us http://www.cassandrabodzak.comMore

I interviewed Carolina just after she graduated with her Masters Degree in nutrition- but trust me the knowledge from her degree is nothing in comparison to the real life experience she brings us in this episode Carolina was diagnosed with anovulatory PCOS and after only 4 months on keto she experienced a cycle for the first time in 16 years!! She has since lost lost 200 pounds on keto, completely rid her PCOS symptoms and gotten pregnant -with TWINS! (talk about enhancing fertility)

s he shares simple substations, snack ideals and her simple and easy to remember formula for each of her meals she makes KETO look and sound easy some other topics;: liver for fertility— this is a huge one!! its coming up everywhere!! hear about how her naturopath had her eat liver every day for a week and her iron count doubled-sound of eating liver make you queasy? don't worry! she gives us some other ways to incorporate it ! we also talk about FAT and fertility, and how quantity/quality of carbs can effect fertility she's done the research, she's read the literature, and she loves the science! also - please don't make any changes to your diet without doing your own research - Carolina acknowledges, and I acknowledge, that everyones body is different and what worked for her may not work for you........ but it might! link to breakfast muffins https://www.instagram.com/p/CCjFL0IAl-y/?igshid=16hvjmp1d164m @ketobabies on instagram

I interviewed Carolina just after she graduated with her Masters Degree in nutrition- but trust me the knowledge from her degree is nothing in comparison to the real life experience she brings us in this episode Carolina was diagnosed with anovulatory PCOS and after only 4 months on keto she experienced a cycle for the…More

Interview with Sarah Clark, author of Fabulously Fertile, Supercharge your fertility naturally find her on insta : @fabfertilebook:https://www.amazon.com/Fabulously-Fertile-Supercharge-fertility-naturally/dp/1500977616podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094

Supercharge your fertility naturally with Sarah Clark Interview with Sarah Clark, author of Fabulously Fertile, Supercharge your fertility naturally  find her on insta : @fabfertile book: podcast  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094More

update of whats happening personally and on the pod

some updates, personally and podcast-allyMore

message to my husband while we are going through fertility journey

message to my husband while we are going through fertility journeyMore

  For years Julie wasn't ovulating on her own. After seeking medical attention, Julie was prescribed Clomid (a common fertility drug) and after few cycles got pregnant with twins! A couple of years later when she was ready to expand her family, Julie decided to go through another Clomid cycle, and got pregnant with her…More

ok ladies!! we've all been there you went to CVS (or amazon), bought your #OPK (ovulation predictor kit), and it turned blue!! now - GAME TIME. you're ovulating and you need to have SEX RIGHT NOW! clocks ticking… but really though how sexy is it call your husband and say “ I'm ovulating, we need to have sex RIGHT NOW” its not. what did I try? I put it as a calendar event in iCal (emoji laugh) ...that was not the sexiest !! THATS WHY I asked my next guest DR Nazanin Moali to interview on the podcast!! Dr Moali is a licensed clinical psychologist, consultant, and a published researcher. She is also the host of Sexology, a podcast that untangles the science of sex and pleasure Dr Moali Talks about sex in such a professional yet elegant yet relatable, playful way some things we talk about: -naked happy hour -adding money to your erotic bank -focus on the sex you want to have - make it fun -how to keep the spark alive if you're feeling the depression that comes along with a long fertility journey -what can you do to build up your mood for positive sexual experiences -communication!!!!!! -TTC is a marathon and you have to enjoy it ----------- what I learned from Dr. Moali is that a naked happy hour in iCal is much more appealing than putting the word "ovulating" enjoy this episode ! its a juicy one

ok ladies!! we've all been there you went to CVS (or amazon), bought your #OPK (ovulation predictor kit), and it turned blue!! now – GAME TIME. you’re ovulating and you need to have SEX RIGHT NOW! clocks ticking… but really though how sexy is it call your husband and say “ I’m ovulating, we need…More

this weeks story of timing is with Amanda Morgan! excited to bring you this episode for so many reasons: -this is the first story that involves male diagnosis only. this was Such a great perspective for me and so relatable because although our stories are somewhat different - they have many similarities and it brought up a lot of questions for me personally that you'll be able to hear me ask like: am i delaying the inevitable ? and what if I have this IVF back up plan but it doesn't actually work? -this is not an IVF horror story!! This is proof (and hope) that it's possible to do just one round and be successful on that round -We also talk about this very REAL feeling of having to grieve the perfect cute way to surprise your husband with a pregnancy when he already knows it could be coming -focusing more on your feelings of hope rather than feelings of fear (if its even possible) -And my favorite part, she ends it by saying - feel free to reach out to me - if you need a friend or want to talk, please reach out i will always be happy to hear from you . sometimes its easy to feel like yours on an island - no one else that your friends with is going through IVF and feel like you have no one to talk to about it- then start to talk to people about it an realize so many other going through; one of my favorite parts about this podcast is the new friends I'm making -Thank you Amanda for being so brave and sharing your story with us. You can also find more about Amanda's journey on her blog http://www.mandamorgan.com/blog-links/

  Im excited to bring you Amanda’s episode for so many reasons: -This is the first story that involves male diagnosis only. this was Such a great perspective for me and so relatable because although our stories are somewhat different – they have many similarities and it brought up a lot of questions for me…More

“All people really want to know is - Do you see me? Do you hear me? Does what I say even matter?” Oprah (the woman who doesn't need a last name)

“All people really want to know is – Do you see me? Do you hear me? Does what I say even matter?” Oprah    More