Podcasts about Miscarriage

What if the real reason you're not getting pregnant is a hidden gut infection your doctor never tested for?Many women are told their fertility labs are “normal” while silently dealing with chronic inflammation, low progesterone, nutrient deficiencies, or unexplained miscarriages. In this episode, you'll learn...-Why H. Pylori is rarely considered in fertility care—and why that's a major problem-How this infection disrupts hormones, nutrient absorption, implantation, and miscarriage risk-When it's time to stop blaming your body and start looking for deeper root causesListen now to uncover the hidden fertility saboteur that could be standing between you and a healthy pregnancy.

Three facts are scientifically undisputed: Serotonin is essential for fetal brain development. SSRIs disrupt the serotonin system. SSRIs freely cross the placenta. So why are pregnant women being told these drugs carry "little or no risk"?In this rare head-to-head debate, Dr. Adam Urato—maternal-fetal medicine specialist and FDA expert panelist—faces off against Dr. Robert Chen, a psychiatry resident willing to do what most of his colleagues won't: step into the arena and defend the establishment position.What unfolds is a striking conversation where both physicians actually agree on more than you'd expect—including that informed consent is failing pregnant women, that the chemical imbalance theory is dead, and that "untreated depression" is a misleading frame designed to sell drugs. The uncomfortable question neither side can fully answer: If SSRIs are correcting depression, why does the research show worse outcomes for women who stay on them?This isn't anti-medication propaganda. It's the conversation your doctor isn't trained to have with you.Listen before you fill that prescription. Visit Center for Integrated Behavioral HealthDr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineDr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / XSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically GenuineConscious Clinician CollectivePLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS15% Off Pure Spectrum CBD (Code: RadicallyGenuine)10% off Lovetuner click here

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In part two of this incredible conversation with Christy being so open about her miscarriage, we talk through how God was near, how He showed up and the effects that has had on their grief. Take a listen!

In this episode, I talk about the part of grief that doesn't fit the mold—the way loss makes you different, and how few people truly understand the way we navigate the world afterward. There's an unexpected empowerment that comes from owning that difference. From letting go of how grief should look. From stopping the need to be understood. And from building a life after loss in the way you need to, not the way others expect. If you've ever felt like a misfit in your grief, about how you're doing this and am looking for guidance on owning it, this one is for you. JOIN LOSSLINK.COM to find your loss posse ************************************* NOTE: I am not a doctor or a therapist. This podcast is not in place of therapy. The views of my guests are not always reflective of my own.  I am just a real life loss mom describing her experiences with life after loss. These are my experiences, and I'm putting it out there so you feel less alone. Always do your own research and make informed decisions! For more REAL TALK about baby loss and grief, hit subscribe to be notified when another episode drops! Instagram @thekatherinelazar  Youtube: @thekatherinelazar Email: thekatherinelazar@gmail.com Website: www.katherinelazar.com   Some helpful resources: https://countthekicks.org/ https://www.measuretheplacenta.org/ https://www.pushpregnancy.org/ https://www.tommys.org/   Local to Atlanta: https://www.northsidepnl.com/

A study led by the University of Oxford shows a 20-fold rise in the proportion of women over 25 using ADHD medication in the UK. The study looked at 5 countries - Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK - showing use has more than tripled in 13 years - the UK having the highest relative increase. To unpick this, Anita Rani is joined by Amanda Kirby, former chair of the ADHD foundation and Emeritus Professor of neurodevelopmental disorders at the University of South Wales and Kat Brown, author of It's Not a Bloody Trend, who was diagnosed with ADHD aged 37 and uses medication.The Oscar nominations are out and to celebrate we revisit our recent interviews with nominees, Hamnet director Chloe Zhao and Kate Hudson, who's up for best actress for her film Song Sung Blue. Author Claire Lynch discusses her debut novel, A Family Matter, which recently won the Nero Book Award's prize for debut fiction. Having spent her career teaching literature in universities, the author of non-fiction book Small: On Motherhoods, was inspired by her discovery that 90% of lesbian mothers in 1980s' divorce cases lost legal custody of their children. The novel alternates between 1982 and the present day and explores love and loss, intimacy and injustice, custody and care.Miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy is common. But clinical NHS practices for disposal of pregnancy tissue following an early stage miscarriage can sometimes appear to be at odds with some women's wishes and are not conducive to inclusive care. That's according to a new study published in Social Science and Medicine and reported in the British Medical Journal. Susie Kilshaw, Professor of Medical Anthropology at University College London, spent nearly two years observing miscarriage care inside one of England's NHS Foundation Trusts and interviewing women about their experiences. Susie explains how she found that the choices available often didn't match what women want.Can video games be used for good? From reducing our environmental impact to fundraising for access to education for all, Jude Ower from not-for-profit gaming platform PlanetPlay has spent the last two decades creating initiatives to do just that. Jude has now been named by the Aurora awards as one of ten women to watch, who are shifting the dial in the gaming industry. She joins Anita in the studio.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Sarah Jane Griffiths

Hey sister! Today, I'm highlighting miscarriage. It is talked about more than it used to be, but the details often stay hidden. In this episode, I'm sitting with you in the hard places and sharing what I wish more women were told about miscarriage symptoms, emotional fallout, and what your body and heart may experience after loss. I share parts of my own story, what symptoms can be normal (and what aren't), how to know when to seek help, and why faith and emotional regulation matter just as much as physical recovery. My prayer is that this episode feels like a soft, safe place to land - full of truth, compassion, and hope.   Episode Highlights: Common miscarriage symptoms and why they're often confusing Silent miscarriage and being blindsided by loss Emotional and spiritual “crashes” after loss How to regulate your nervous system after trauma What happens hormonally after miscarriage Why waiting and healing before trying again matters When to seek immediate medical care How Jesus meets us in grief   Resources & Links: ✨I have put together a free Thyroid Handout which helps in gaining knowledge from all of my favourite, most trusted functional practitioners, midwives and doctors in regards to checking your thyroid levels within functional ranges. Get it here: https://bekahyawn.com/thyroidlabs ✨Join Fertility Framework: If you're ready for deeper support, personalized cycle guidance, and faith-filled encouragement, come join me inside Fertility Framework! This is a space where you AND your husband can learn about the science of your cycle while keeping God in the centre of your fertility journey and growing towards Him together. Read the testimonies & enroll here: www.bekahyawn.com/course  ✨If you would like personal support on your journey but are not sure how to get started, book a free 10-minute consult with me here: www.bekahyawn.com/consult ✨ Join our Facebook community where you'll meet other Christian women who are praying over and encouraging one another. Come join the family! https://www.facebook.com/groups/802419477419221     

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I'm Kanika Vasudeva, an Energy and Consciousness Coach and Akashic Records Reader, and I'd love to offer a conversation about the womb as an energetic portal—not just for birthing babies, but for processing grief, activating creativity, and healing generational trauma.After losing my daughter, I was catapulted into the world of energy healing. What began as heartbreak became the pathway to discovering how much wisdom the womb holds—whether you're navigating infertility, miscarriage, birth trauma, or reclaiming your body after a difficult postpartum.

Healing from trauma, childhood grief, miscarriage, and generational pain starts with one step: choosing yourself. In this powerful episode of Doing Life Different, Lesa Koski talks with life coach Vivian Moyo about healing trauma, the impact of losing a parent young, how silence in families creates emotional wounds, and how choosing yourself becomes an act of self-love. Vivian shares her story of childhood loss, two devastating miscarriages, and the moment she began her healing journey. If you're navigating midlife trauma, divorce recovery, grief, anxiety, or a major life change, this conversation will help you feel seen, supported, and hopeful.In this episode, we talk about trauma healing, generational trauma, grief recovery, and how to choose yourself when life feels heavy. Vivian's message is a reminder that healing is possible—and midlife is not your crisis, it's your comeback.

Christy joins us so vulnerably a little over a month after she got the news she miscarried her baby girl. We are all heartbroken but this episode shows the resilience, pain, & hope that we experience when we know God is in near in our grief. We talk through navigating grief, what's the right thing to say to someone walking through this and how to cope when this happens to you or someone you love. Thank you Christy for being so open with your story to help others, we love you & baby forever

In today's deeply personal episode, Ayla opens up about her recent trip to Tulum with her partner, Lucas — a journey that was far more than a vacation. It was a sacred pause. A healing reset. And a turning point after one of the most heartbreaking experiences of her life.In December, Ayla and Lucas lost their baby at just over 10 weeks pregnant. In this raw and honest conversation, Ayla shares what that loss was really like — physically, emotionally, and spiritually — including the guilt, fear, and complicated emotions she carried around the pregnancy itself.She reflects on how Tulum became the space they needed to grieve, honor their little angel, reconnect as a couple, and intentionally decide how they want to move forward together.But this episode isn't just about grief.It's about growth, alignment, and consciously designing your next chapter.Ayla also pulls back the curtain on the exact relationship-planning framework she and Lucas use to stay aligned — including their weekly and monthly relationship meetings, financial check-ins, lifestyle planning, and their powerful 2-2-2 Rule for long-term connection.From there, she bridges into a practical, no-fluff goal-setting exercise she recently shared with her mastermind students — teaching you how to turn aesthetic vision boards into real, tangible goals with action steps that actually move your life and business forward.This episode is for you if:• You're navigating grief, heartbreak, or a major life transition• You feel disconnected from your goals or unclear about your next chapter• You want to build a life and business that feels aligned, intentional, and expansive• You're ready to stop manifesting in theory and start executing in realityIN THIS EPISODE, AYLA COVERS:• The real reason behind her Tulum trip and why it was dedicated to healing• The truth about losing her baby and the emotional aftermath• The guilt and shame she carried around her pregnancy• How grief reshaped her priorities and future vision• What her and Lucas's relationship planning meetings actually look like• The 2-2-2 Rule for long-term connection and alignment• How they mapped out their next 3–12 months together• Why vision boards without action steps keep you stuck• The exact goal-setting framework Ayla teaches her mastermind clients• How to break your goals into 6 key life categories• How to create weekly and monthly accountability that actually worksTHE GOAL-SETTING FRAMEWORK SHARED IN THIS EPISODEBreak your goals into these categories:• Health & Fitness• Wealth & Career• Family & Home• Relationships & Social Life• Business Growth• Time & LifestyleFor each category:Define what you actually want in the next 3–6 monthsWrite specific action steps that support each goalReview weekly and monthly:– What's working– What's slipping– What needs to be readjusted– What roadblocks are coming up– How you can fix themWORK WITH AYLAIf this episode resonated with you and you're ready to intentionally design your next chapter — in your life, your business, or both — this is exactly the kind of work Ayla supports her clients with inside her mastermind and private mentorship spaces.DM “NEXT LEVEL” on Instagram or apply through the link in her bio to explore working together.LISTEN, RATE & SUBSCRIBEIf this episode touched you, inspired you, or helped you feel less alone in what you're navigating…Please leave a review and share it with a friend who needs to hear this message.Your support helps this podcast reach more women who are building aligned, expansive, next-level lives and businesses.

Rosebud Baker jokes about miscarriage in her Netflix special, "The Mother Lode".

In this episode, I'm breaking down something that should be simple but often isn't: how to plan your fertility future. You don't need to be a fertility specialist or have a science degree to understand the basics of fertility planning. I want everyone to approach this the same way you'd plan a vacation: with intention, research, and realistic expectations. The most important thing I want you to know? Humans ovulate just one egg per month, and that egg only has about a 15% chance of being genetically healthy, even in our twenties. This fundamental truth changes everything about how we should approach family planning. Throughout this episode, I share my three-rule framework that I live by:  What do I want?  What is it going to take to get what I want?  And am I willing to do it?  When applied to fertility, these questions help you get concrete and honest about your timeline, your options, and the steps you need to take now to avoid struggle later. I explain why fertility treatment is really about "egg rescue" - saving eggs from being lost forever - and why planning your fertility deserves at least as much attention as planning that dream vacation to the Maldives. In this episode, we cover: Understanding that we ovulate only one egg per month with a 15% chance of genetic viability at best The reality of conception timelines: why it can take 6-12 months for healthy couples to conceive Miscarriage statistics and why 20-30% of pregnancies end in the first trimester through no fault of your own The three-question framework for planning your fertility future: what you want, what it takes, and your willingness to act How egg freezing works as "IVF without the F" and why it's about rescuing eggs, not depleting them Age-related fertility decline: why your chances at 41 (10% viable eggs) are dramatically different than in your twenties Preparing for pregnancy like you'd prepare for a vacation: getting medically ready, addressing health issues, and genetic carrier screening Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 4 pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to follow Dr. Aimee: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tipsSubscribe to the newsletter to get updatesJoin The Egg Whisperer SchoolRequest a Consultation with Dr. Aimee  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well‑known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby‑making gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. If you listen closely, you may hear the faint sound of "Light Touch" by Podington Bear in the background. You can find out more about this music here:  http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Thoughtful/LightTouch key words: egg freezing, IVF, IVF doctor, fertility treatment, infertility treatment, trying to conceive, trying to conceive after 30, trying to conceive after 40

While Lizz is out spreading the pro-abortion gospel, your Buzzkill bestie Moji is joined by AAF Head Writer Alyssa Al-Dookhi, AKA Dooks, to dish on the latest and unfortunately-almost-always-not-so-greatest goings-on in the abobosphere! As abortion access is attacked on every front, you'll hear about the scrappy communities coming together to make abortion care attainable for everyone, and how those attacks don't just stop at abortion… they want to make your IVF and fertility treatments more dangerous, too! But don't worry— Moji and Dooks are delivering you a refreshing palate cleanser as they look at just how pro-abortion Christian colleges actually are (hint: you're gonna like this one). GUEST ROLL CALL!We can't ever forget the real cost of abortion bans, friends. Hope Ngumezi joins the pod to share the heartbreaking story of how the Texas medical system failed his late wife, Porsha, because of the state's abortion ban. Tune in to honor all of the beauty Porsha brought to this world, hear Hope give voice to her story, and learn more about the devastating realities of state abortion bans. Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: Check out our NEW Operation Save Abortion workshop, recorded a live from Netroots Nation 2025 that'll train you in coming for anti-abobo lawmakers, spotting and fighting against fake clinics, AND gears you up on how to help someone in a banned state access abortion. You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to past Operation Save Abortion trainings by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Alyssa Al-Dookshi IG: @TheDookness Bluesky: @TheDookness.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social SPECIAL GUEST:Hope Ngumezi GUEST LINKS:Abortion in America Texas Equal Access (TEA) FundFund Texas Choice NEWS DUMP:Students for Life Report Finds Massive Uptick in Christian Colleges' Support for Abortion, Planned ParenthoodCassidy, Murrill Take Aim at Abortion Pills Still Reaching Louisiana by MailGovernor Newsom Rejects Louisiana's Attempt to Extradite California Doctor for Providing Abortion CareAbortion Laws up for Debate in South Carolina StatehouseIn Post-Roe America, Abortion Care Is Being Reborn From the Ground UpAbortion Restrictions Affect Fertility Treatment Outcomes, Study SaysA Third Woman Died Under Texas' Abortion Ban. Doctors Are Avoiding D&CS and Reaching for Riskier Miscarriage Treatments. EPISODE LINKS:TICKETS: Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy Tour DatesADOPT-A-CLINIC: WE Clinic in Duluth, MN WE Clinic WebsiteOperation Save AbortionExpose Fake ClinicsBUY AAF MERCH!EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist SHOULD I BE SCARED? Text or call us with the abortion news that is scaring you: (201) 574-7402 FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK PodcastInstagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Miscarriage is common, yet many people feel unprepared when it happens. What are the different types of miscarriage, and what does follow-up care look like? We spoke with Lora Shahine, MD, double board-certified in reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and OB-GYN, about what to expect after a miscarriage, available care options, and the emotional aftermath, including the connection to postpartum depression. Dr. Shahine also explains the most common cause of miscarriage – genetic issues in the embryo – and why it is not caused by something a person did. Miscarriage is not your fault, and support matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Infertility, miscarriage, and stillbirth can change everything—how do you survive and still find hope after losing a baby? In this episode, Sarah shares her journey through infertility, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, and stillbirth, and what it means to keep living after unimaginable loss. She reflects on advocating for your baby, navigating complex medical decisions, parenting living children after loss, and holding grief and hope at the same time. This episode is for loss parents searching for understanding, healing, and reassurance that life after infertility, miscarriage, and stillbirth can still carry meaning, purpose, and hope.

Fertility, motherhood, and grief are rarely experienced in isolation. They overlap, compound, and quietly reshape how a woman sees herself, her body, and her future.Many women move through loss while still being expected to function. They carry grief while building families. They navigate pregnancy, postpartum, and fertility decisions while holding careers, relationships, and public identities together. From the outside, it can look composed. Inside, it often feels fragile, confusing, and deeply human.This is not failure.This is not weakness.And it is not something that needs to be fixed.In this hol+ conversation, Dr. Taz sits down with Whitney Port for an honest, grounding conversation about motherhood without the myth, and finding peace after profound loss. Whitney shares what unfolded after The Hills, including the loss of her father, who was also her business partner, and how grief reshaped her identity, marriage, and mental health during a pivotal season of life.Together, they explore the realities that are often softened or skipped entirely. Pregnancy that does not feel joyful. Postpartum that feels disorienting. Breastfeeding struggles that take a real toll on mental health. And the invisible pressure women carry to do motherhood and fertility “the right way.”Whitney also opens up about her fertility journey, including recurrent miscarriage, IVF, surrogacy, and failed transfers. She speaks candidly about the emotional spiral that can happen when you are someone used to achieving goals, but suddenly face something you cannot control. Rather than centering the story on struggle alone, this conversation focuses on what helped her find steadier ground: learning to stop future-spiraling, returning to the present, and holding gratitude alongside grief.This episode is a reminder that healing does not mean bypassing pain. It means allowing space for it, while slowly reconnecting to meaning, relationships, and self-trust. It reframes fertility and motherhood not as tests of worth or discipline, but as deeply relational, emotional, and embodied experiences.Dr. Taz and Whitney Port discuss: • Life after The Hills and the identity shift that followed • Losing a parent and navigating grief while building a family • Motherhood without the myth of constant joy • Pregnancy, postpartum, and mental health honesty • Breastfeeding pressure, pumping, and maternal burnout • Fertility, IVF, surrogacy, and the emotional weight of uncertainty • Why high-achieving women struggle most with loss of control • How to stop future-spiraling and return to the present • Sharing your story publicly while protecting what is sacredAbout Whitney PortWhitney Port is a television personality, entrepreneur, podcast host, and creative consultant. Known for starring on The Hills and The City, she now uses her platform to speak openly about grief, anxiety, fertility, body image, and modern motherhood, helping women feel less alone in experiences that are often hidden.Stay Connected:Connect further to Hol+ at https://holplus.co/- Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.Follow Whitney Port:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneyeveportTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyportWebsite: https://whitneyport.com/Podcast: With WhitFollow Dr. Taz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsGet your copy of The Hormone Shift: Balance Your Body and Thrive Through Midlife and MenopauseHost & Production TeamHost: Dr. Taz; Produced by ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek) (00:00) - Grief after dad's diagnosis and loss (00:30) - Dr. Taz introduces Whitney Port (01:30) - Pregnancy was not “the best time” (02:00) - Fertility pressure, self-blame, finding the right team (02:30) - Dr. Taz fan-girl moment and why Whitney's story matters (04:30) - Reality TV then vs now (06:30) - Who Whitney is beyond the show (08:00) - Losing control of your narrative (editing + portrayal) (10:15) - The gifts of the show and creative platform (11:30) - Dad's illness, grief, identity shift (13:30) - “I Love My Baby, But…” and being vulnerable on YouTube (16:00) - Marriage, grief fog, and coping (18:00) - Breastfeeding, pumping, mastitis, mental health (21:00) - What we're not telling new moms (trust + noise) (23:00) - Body image, female bodies, and acceptance (27:30) - Fertility journey begins: miscarriage cycle (29:30) - Surrogacy conversation and failed transfers (32:00) - Age, hope, and continuing the journey (33:30) - Shame, grief, staying sane, gratitude shift (37:30) - Finding the right doctor and the lab factor (42:30) - Preparing physically and emotionally this time (44:00) - Privacy boundaries in public life (46:00) - Advice: purpose, staying in your lane (50:30) - Businesses, creative consulting, entrepreneurship (56:30) - What makes you hol + where to follow

Skin Deep: How Melanin Impacts Your Body's Response To DrugsScientific research is becoming more inclusive, but one area that's still lacking this diversity is pre-clinical research. Without knowing how medications will react to different ancestries and skin tones, millions of people are being put at risk. Our experts discuss the effect melanin has on a drug's efficacy and changes the industry can implement right now that will make a big difference.  Does Birth Control Cause PCOS? Facts And Misconceptions Of The Disorder  Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects at least one in ten women – probably more since it's so underdiagnosed. Sadly, many women are told that having PCOS means they'll never become pregnant. However, our expert this week dispels this and other misinformation that's widespread about PCOS.  Medical Notes: Robots Are Outperforming Doctors, The Dangerous Additives In Ultra-Processed Foods, And How Happiness Supports Your Brain HealthHow scientists could catch Schizophrenia sooner than ever before. Ultra-processed foods may be raising your blood sugar levels. How happiness supports your brain health. Are robots better doctors? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, I talk openly about God after the death of my son, Brody—what my faith looks like now, what it doesn't, and how it has changed in ways I never expected. I share my honest thoughts, doubts, anger, comfort, and the quiet moments where belief feels complicated but still present. I also dive into what it's like to parent after loss—how grief shows up in anxiety, how it lives in my body and my thoughts, and the things that genuinely help me when the fear gets loud. This isn't about having it all figured out; it's about surviving, regulating, and finding ways to feel safe in a world that no longer feels predictable. Finally, I talk about the way Brody's death reshaped how I show up in the world. The attitude I try to carry. The energy I try to contribute. The way loss softened me, sharpened me, and changed how I treat others—and myself. I also talk about a lot of other random stuff too LOL This episode is for anyone navigating faith after loss, parenting with grief, or trying to live gently and intentionally after their world has been shattered. You're not alone here.

Does Birth Control Cause PCOS? Facts And Misconceptions Of The Disorder  Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects at least one in ten women – probably more since it's so underdiagnosed. Sadly, many women are told that having PCOS means they'll never become pregnant. However, Dr. Lora Shahine dispels this and other misinformation that's widespread about PCOS.  Host: Greg Johnson.  Producers: Kristen Farrah.  Guests: Dr. Lora Shahine, Double Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist, Pacific Northwest Fertility, Podcast Host, Baby or Bust Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's only January and we're already pissed. Your Feminist Buzzkills are officially BACK with our first pod of 2026, and we're ready to fuck some shit up. Lizz and Moji are lacing up their boots and standing elbow-to-elbow with y'all every single day they come for one of us. From the latest escalation of the “there's abortions in our water” panic to a huge abortion win in Wyoming, a LOT went down while we were busy baking, wrapping, and just trying to survive. GUEST ROLL CALL! It feels like the world is BURNING; with heartbreaking news pouring out of the North Star State, we're starting the new year with the best person we know to break it all down: Minnesota State House Representative, Leigh Finke. The first openly trans member in the Minnesota State Legislature and chair of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus dives into all of the anti-trans healthcare assaults that the Trump Administration dropped over the holidays, and brings us updates on the tragic ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good.  We know we say this often (and it's always true ofc), but this is absolutely a pod you won't want to miss! Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu. OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: Check out our NEW Operation Save Abortion workshop, recorded a live  from Netroots Nation 2025 that'll train you in coming for anti-abobo lawmakers, spotting and fighting against fake clinics, AND gears you up on how to help someone in a banned state access abortion. You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to past Operation Save Abortion trainings by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social SPECIAL GUEST:Leigh Finke IG: @LeighForMN Bluesky: @LeighFinke.bsky.social GUEST LINKS:Leigh Finke WebsiteLeigh Finke LinktreeMinnesota House WebsiteMary Jam Deap Vally: “Femejism” NEWS DUMP:Minnesota Day Care Hoax Is Fueled by MAGA Psychosexual WeirdnessFetal Homicide Charge Dismissed, Bond Lowered for KY Woman Charged After AbortionWisconsin's 1849 Law Does Not Ban Abortion, the State Supreme Court RulesAbortion Stays Legal in Wyoming as Its Top Court Strikes Down Laws, Including First Us Pill BanWhite House Walks Back Trump Comments After Abortion BlowbackTrump Administration Bans Abortions Through Department of Veterans AffairsWeaponizing Water: How the Campaign Against Medication Abortion Co-Opts Environmental PolicyAnti-Transgender Bill Passes House; Rfk Jr. Announces Restrictions EPISODE LINKS:My Voice, My ChoiceOperation Save AbortionExpose Fake ClinicsBUY AAF MERCH!EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist SHOULD I BE SCARED? Text or call us with the abortion news that is scaring you: (201) 574-7402 FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast Instagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFront TALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Melissa Monte is the creator of Mind Love, a top global podcast with over 5 million downloads, 500+ episodes, and features in outlets like Forbes and Harper's Bazaar. Blending studies in neuroscience, psychology, and ancient wisdom, Melissa bridges mind science with soul work to help people rewire their minds and rewrite their stories. As an award‑winning storyteller trained in high‑impact influence, she spent two decades in brand messaging and copywriting before turning her lived experience—including eating disorders, sexual assault, and a wrongful felony charge—into a mission to empower others to reclaim authorship of their lives and redefine what's possible.https://www.mindlove.com/

- The birth of Pasture and Petal - Being in business with your husband - Brynns family farm dream life - Releasing perfectionism and imposter syndrome when making a business - Brynns journey to sourcing quality tallow  - Operating business in a cyclical, feminine way - The pendulum swing of food trends and diet fads - Brynns experience with miscarriage  - Softening to life - The transition from maiden to mother https://www.pastureandpetal.com/ Use my code EMMA for a discount!  

Have you been told your labs are “normal,” yet you're still struggling to get or stay pregnant with PCOS?In this episode, Dr. Katie Wood is joined by registered dietitian and functional medicine practitioner Caitlin Johnson to uncover the advanced labs, metabolic factors, and root causes that most OBs and fertility doctors overlook—so you can stop guessing and start making informed decisions about your fertility and pregnancy health.In this episode you'll...-Learn which hormone, metabolic, and inflammatory labs are essential for understanding your unique type of PCOS-Discover how insulin resistance, stress hormones, and thyroid health impact fertility and pregnancy outcomes-Understand how to naturally reduce risks like miscarriage, gestational diabetes, and preterm birth with PCOSPress play now to uncover the PCOS fertility insights that could change how you approach getting—and staying—pregnant.

Ronit Menashe & Vida Delrahim are best friends and co-founders of WeNatal, the first prenatal designed for both women and men. Former Nike executives, they turned personal loss into a mission—redefining fertility as a shared, empowered journey. Connect with WeNatal: Website: https://wenatal.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we_natal/

Losing a baby- no matter how early in pregnancy- is very real and so is the grief that comes with it. Today we'll hear three women discuss their personal experiences when it comes to miscarriage and stillbirth. How were they able to cope with this loss? What was the reaction from family and friends? And what type of resources did they find most helpful? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Text Me Here!!!Hello!!! Welcome into 2026, I've got a great talk to go over with you, and surprisngly, a lot of ideas for New Years Goals if you're needing any!This talk actually opened up for me more as I went in to record, so I apologize for being a little all over the place but I hope the main message still stands.I probably will never be looking at altars the same way again, and that's such a good thing! I hope you as well find altars looking just a little bit more impactful that before. (;********Links:Elder Jaggi's Conference Address: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/23jaggi?lang=engElder Jaggi's 2020 Conference Address: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/52jaggi?lang=engBiography: https://www.thechurchnews.com/2020/5/7/23216241/elder-jeremy-r-jaggi-new-general-authority-seventy-2020-april-joy-family/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20way%20we%20look%20at,him%20monthly%2C%E2%80%9D%20he%20said. E-mail: munchandminglepodcast@gmail.com Insta: @munchandminglepodcast

Tis a new year my friends and honestly, it's the same shit. In this episode, I get super vulnerable you guys. I even go a little Tony Robbins on ya...I will say I'm super proud of myself for what I did in 2025 when it came to my health and wellness. I went IN trying to get my physical health and mental health back on track. Like GLP-1s, I did Ketamine, back to working out consistently, bible study, being present with my babies, changing up career paths, getting grief coach and educator certified, finding that balance with motherhood and grief, and just trying to get ME back...Well it was tough but I made it and I am proud but no one talks about that "Dig Out"...Where you have to consistently dig yourself out of a dark place all the time. It's honorable and shitty but we have to do it. I dive into this phenomena in hopes to hype you up and share that it's hard for me too.This is real life, I'm always honest with y'all and I always will be.Hope this helps mama

In this special episode we're calling Moments of Profundity in 2025, we're revisiting some of the most meaningful conversations from the past year, celebrating the joys and complexities of fatherhood in 2025. The topics range from building trust around screens and social media with Soren Poulsen, to supporting men through the grief of miscarriage with Kelly Jean-Philippe, and reimagining parent-child communication to encourage openness and problem-solving with Nick Hexum of 311.Links to the full episodes:Building Trust Around Screens + Social Media | Soren Poulsen on Raising Digital CitizensNavigating Miscarriage and Grief as a Dad | Kelly Jean-Philippe on Pregnancy Loss + HealingBreaking The Cycle, Filling The Void | Chris Robbins on Self Development + Empty NestingMusic, Milestones, and Mindfulness | Nick Hexum of 311 on Raising Creative, Empathetic GirlsFinding Calm in the Parenting Chaos | Kirk Martin on Triggers, Patience, Problem SolvingFather's Day 2025 | Father/Son Reflections on Being a DadThanks, Modern Dadhood listeners for sticking with us, and here's to a positive, healthy, and fruitful 2026!-Adam & MarcLINKSCaspar BabypantsSpencer AlbeeModern Dadhood (website)AdamFlaherty.tvStuffed Animal (Marc's kids' music)MD (Instagram)MD (Facebook)MD (YouTube)MD (TikTok) #moderndadhood #fatherhood #parenthood #parenting #parentingpodcast #dadding #dadpodcast

Matt & Abby share life updates, including bringing home a new puppy and a recent trip to Missouri. They also open up about a family ER visit, revealing their miscarriage care totaled $35,000 and their toddler's emergency treatment came with a shocking price tag too. The episode reflects on how quickly medical emergencies turn into overwhelming costs in the U.S. healthcare system. This episode is sponsored by Zocdoc & NOBL.Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to http://Zocdoc.com/UNPLANNED to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.NOBL: Don't miss NOBL's biggest Sale of the Year! Head to http://NOBLTravel.com for up to 62% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Chapters: 00:00 - Matt & Abby 08:23 - Weekend trip to Missouri 09:53 - Working together in college 12:21 - Seeing college friends 14:04 - Old stomping grounds 22:26 - Silver Dollar City 24:15 - VIP Experience 30:02 - Haunted cave tour 31:31 - Christmas train 33:33 - First family trip to the ER 44:44 - Emergency room bill 48:34 - The cost of our miscarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Infertility, miscarriage, failed IVF, and foster care—what happens when the family you imagined takes a different path?In this episode, Rachel Fulginiti shares her journey through unexplained infertility, pregnancy loss, failed IVF, and an unexpected ectopic pregnancy that required emergency surgery. After years of trying to conceive, fertility treatments, and grief, Rachel and her husband began exploring foster care as another way to build their family.Rachel opens up about navigating loss, releasing expectations around pregnancy, and saying yes to fostering—eventually welcoming the children who were meant to be theirs. This conversation offers honesty, hope, and perspective for anyone facing infertility, miscarriage, or considering foster-to-adopt as part of their family-building journey.

As 2025 comes to an end, guest host Dr. Sara Ailshire turns the tables and interviews Dr. Rebecca Dekker about the biggest childbirth trends, lessons, and breakthroughs of 2025, and what exciting changes are coming to EBB in 2026.   Together, Sara and Rebecca dive into the shifting landscape of birth: the unprecedented rise in labor inductions, how AI is complicating the search for evidence-based information, changes in doula access and Medicaid coverage, and how politics continues to shape pregnancy and postpartum care. They walk through the most impactful EBB research updates of the year—including new evidence on vitamin K, gestational diabetes testing, induction timing, big babies, and respectful maternity care—and reflect on the episodes that resonated most with our global community.   Rebecca also opens up about what she personally learned this year, including how unresolved childhood trauma impacted her own labor years ago, and how that insight is shaping her thinking about the emotional and spiritual dimensions of birth. Plus, Rebecca reveals a major new direction for Evidence Based Birth in 2026 that could transform hospital birth culture around the world and bring evidence-based care to thousands more families.   Want to provide input on EBB's new direction? Fill out this survey here!   (02:12) The #1 trend of 2025: inductions everywhere (03:50) How AI is reshaping (and complicating) birth information (07:51) Doula coverage, Medicaid changes, and fewer parents seeking childbirth education (11:55) Miscarriage care, politics, and the impact of Dobbs (13:42) Biggest EBB research updates: vitamin K, GDM, and more (21:40) The new Respectful Maternity Care handout (22:21) The new "big baby" trial and why it likely won't shift U.S. practice (25:37) The top five EBB podcast episodes of the year (32:58) Highlights from the 2025 EBB Conference & Summer School (41:22) How trauma shaped Rebecca's own labor (53:50) The big reveal: what's coming for EBB in 2026   Resources Vitamin K Signature Article (Updated 2025): ebbirth.com/vitamink Gestational Diabetes Signature Article (Updated): ebbirth.com/gdm Get the Respectful Maternity Care Free Handout: ebbirth.com/RMC Sign up for the Big Baby Signature Training for Pro Members: ebbirth.com/classes Get the My Doula Visit Workbook: ebbirth.com/doula-workbook/   Referenced EBB Episodes EBB 349 – An L & D Nurse's Advice for Advocating in the Birth Room with Trish Ware the Labor Nurse Mama EBB 357 – Making Decisions about Elective Induction of Labor with Dr. Ann Peralta & Kari Radoff, CNM, from Partner to Decide EBB 377 – Medicaid Coverage for Doula Care with Amy Chen, Senior Attorney at the National Health Law Program EBB 352 – Calming Breathing Techniques for Pregnancy with Dr. Shilpa Babbar, Obstetrician and Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist EBB 343 – Top Ten Evidence-Based Strategies for Lowering the Risk of Cesarean EBB 347 - Updated Evidence on Vitamin K EBB 350 – Surviving a Long Antepartum Hospital Stay and Preparing for a Scheduled Cesarean with Krista DeYoung, EBB Childbirth Class Graduate EBB 372 – Comfort Measures and a 41-Week Induction with Hopey Fink and Ben Levin, EBB Childbirth Class Graduates   EBB Doula Trainer Rewards Lorie Michaels, BirthPro Advanced Doula Training: birthpro.org Lorenda Lewis, Healing with Dignity: healingwithdignity.com Heather McCullough, HMBirth: hmbirth.com Heather Christine Struwe, Community Aware Birthworker: communityawarebirthworker.com Charlotte Shilo-Goudeau, Community Birth Companion: communitybirthcompanion.org Naima Beckles, For Your Birth: foryourbirth.com Leiko Hidaka, Leiko Hidaka: leikohidaka.com Ruth Kraft, Birth Professional International: birthprofessionalinternational.com Jennifer Anderson, Birth Fusion: birthfusion.com Chanté Perryman, Baby Dreams Maternity Concierge: babydreamsmc.com   For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.    

Your health is being secretly destroyed by everyday items in your home, directly attacking male fertility and hormones. A shocking one in ten people are metabolically healthy, and this episode reveals how your diet and environment impact sperm quality and testosterone levels. In episode 844 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and fertility expert Rachel Swanson expose the hidden dangers of microplastics and chemicals in our food and household products. They provide a vital roadmap to reclaim your health, optimize your body's core functions like mitochondrial energy production, and understand the true impact of your lifestyle on your family's future with simple, actionable steps.Ready to build a powerful physique and optimize your health? Join Robert's FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass to learn the proven system for building muscle and achieving your goals. Sign up here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Follow Rachel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rachelsrx/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - The Biggest Fertility Mistake You're Making 0:50 - Introducing Rachel Swanson: Author & Fertility Expert 2:13 - Why Is Traditional Fertility Advice Failing Women? 5:05 - How A Pro Bodybuilder Optimized for a Healthy Pregnancy 7:10 - Is the Male Fertility Crisis Real? The Alarming Statistics 11:16 - The Man's Role: How Your Health Impacts Her Pregnancy 13:40 - The Shocking Link Between a Father's Health and Miscarriage 17:42 - The 5 Pillars of Maximum Fertility 19:02 - Pillar 1: How to Optimize Your Metabolic Health 20:44 - Pillar 2: Is Your Gut Health Destroying Your Fertility? 22:20 - Pillar 3: Do Everyday Plastics Make You Infertile? 26:17 - The Best Diet for Optimal Health and Fertility 29:05 - How to Avoid Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals (The Easy Way) 33:18 - A Message from the Host, Robert Sikes 35:03 - The 5 Pillars of Fertility (Full Breakdown) 37:05 - How to Supercharge Your Mitochondria for More Energy 40:01 - Why We Ignore the Fundamentals for Advanced Treatments 44:04 - What is The Optimal Diet for Conception? 49:31 - Can You Get Pregnant on a Keto or Carnivore Diet? 54:01 - What Blood Tests Should You Get Before Trying to Conceive? 58:37 - Does TRT (Testosterone Replacement) Affect Male Fertility? 1:02:20 - Is Infertility a Litmus Test for Your Overall Health? 1:08:03 - The Surprising Link Between Oral Health and Nitric Oxide 1:09:38 - Where to Find Rachel Swanson's Book

Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING - In today's episode we discuss missed miscarriageToday I share with you 5 hard truths I would tell nail techs to help them thrive in 2026Our membership - CLICK HERETo get your hands on some American Creator please check out the links below, beautiful products!Website - www.American-creator.euInstagram - @americancreator.tmTiktok - @americancreatorUK distributor - CLICK HERETommy's charity - click here, I hope that by me sharing my story, even just one person will feel less alone. Miscarriage can feel so lonely and hearing some people I follow sharing their story just made me feel less alone so I wanted to share our story in hopes to do the same...To contact Chan for ad enquiries chan@clawgasmic.comfollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clawgasmic/subscribe to our YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/clawgasmicJoin our family www.clawgasmic.comMusic: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/energizerLicense code: B7SMOYOU92ORL3Z3

Womanhood Wellness is where functional medicine meets feminine wisdom—guiding you to balance hormones, awaken libido, and prepare for pregnancy with intention. Join today.What if the hardest part of trying to conceive isn't your body, but the silence around what you're actually feeling?In this episode, Dr. Leah sits down with Dr. Andrea Liner, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in reproductive mental health. She's also an IVF mama who navigated nearly four years of infertility, including misdiagnosis, two egg retrievals, and being told at 32 that she needed an egg donor.The trying to conceive journey brings up emotions most people don't know how to name, let alone process. Dr. Andrea walks through the mental traps that commonly keep couples stuck, the relationship dynamics that shift under pressure, and what actually helps when nothing is going according to plan.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[02:60] Dr. Andrea's nearly four-year fertility journey[15:27] The mental toll on high-functioning achievers who can't muscle their way through infertility[17:44] How fertility struggles permeate every aspect of your daily life and identity[18:45] The existential questions that surface when you feel like a failure at what matters most[24:29] When sex becomes a chore rather than a fun activity that cultivates connection and brings new life into the world[27:13] The worst things people say and how to navigate relationships during infertility[37:34] First steps for navigating pregnancy loss[40:55] The shame of struggling in pregnancy when you fought so hard to conceiveConnect on a deeper level with Dr. Andrea by joining her mailing list.Find more from Dr. Andrea:Flux Psychology | WebsiteReproductive Psychology | InstagramFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

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Is IVF the answer for recurrent pregnancy loss? Why would IVF with genetic testing of embryo be helpful for people that are 'getting' pregnant but can 'stay' pregnant?  In this educational episode, Dr. Lora Shahine explains the complex relationship between IVF, genetics, and recurrent pregnancy loss. She reviews the science behind why chromosomal imbalances are one of the most common causes of first-trimester miscarriage and discusses how preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) may help select embryos with the highest chance of success for some patients. Through real patient examples and evidence-based guidance, this episode explores the nuances of testing, timing, emotional well-being, and the ethical and financial considerations that shape decision-making. Listeners will walk away informed, empowered, and reminded that no matter their fertility path, they are not alone. In this episode you'll hear: [2:03] Why consider IVF for recurrent pregnancy loss? [4:10] IVF process & genetic testing [11:02] Real world counseling & patient scenarios [16:12] Pros & cons of IVF for recurrent pregnancy loss [24:58] Key considerations for IVF [28:15] Patient examples and recommendations [31:12] Final thoughts Dr. Shahine's Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations Follow @drlorashahine Instagram | YouTube | Tiktok | Her Books

In this episode, Aimee sits down with Amanda Bryk, a new IWSTHAB board member, to talk honestly about miscarriage, anxiety, and the complicated reality of building a family after loss. Amanda shares her first miscarriage and the shock of learning there was no heartbeat at an early ultrasound, navigating that moment without her husband Darren present due to residency, and the emotional weight of making decisions no one prepares you for. As her losses continued, Amanda opens up about how anxiety followed her into subsequent pregnancies and how grief doesn't disappear just because you go on to have living children. Together, Aimee and Amanda talk about balancing careers, relocations, and family planning, the absence of miscarriage leave in the workplace, and the pressure to share deeply personal information just to get through the day. Amanda reflects on circumstantial infertility, social media support after loss, invasive questions that often come from ignorance, and the unexpected comfort of finding others who truly understand. This conversation also explores partnership. Amanda shares how she and Darren navigated different expectations around family size, guilt, responsibility, and how they kept showing up for one another through uncertainty, COVID, moves, and traumatic pregnancies. If you've experienced miscarriage, pregnancy loss, fertility anxiety, or the emotional whiplash of holding gratitude and grief at the same time, this episode is for you. You're not alone, and you're not doing it wrong. More about Amanda Bryk, JD: Amanda Bryk is a non-practicing attorney who worked in the financial markets practice of an AM100 law firm for 5 years. Amanda struggled with multiple pregnancy losses and secondary infertility and turned to social media when she felt alone within her community. She is excited to be a part of IWSTHAB and give back to a cause deeply personal to her family. Amanda now devotes her time to her husband (a urologist specializing in male infertility) and 3 children, volunteering at their school and volunteering within the Hollywood, Florida Jewish community. Connect with Amanda: -Check out Amanda on Instagram Connect with us: -Check out our Website -Follow us on Instagram and send us a message -Watch our TikToks -Follow us on Facebook -Watch us on YouTube -Connect with us on LinkedIn

"It wasn't until after I got pregnant that I realized my gut health and so many other things had contributed to my miscarriages. My doctor said, 'It just happens.' But I knew there had to be a reason." Topics Discussed Fertility and gut health: How inflammation, processed foods, and nutrient absorption affect conception IVF or medical trauma: The frustration of being told “it just happens” after miscarriage Emotional and mindset healing: Turning discipline into self-love and rebuilding trust in the body Subconscious blocks and energy work: Letting go of instant gratification to create true healing Frequency, coherence, embodiment, and cellular health: How nourishment and awareness elevate fertility "Pregnancy isn't a sign of health, it's a sign of reproduction—and those are not the same thing." Hello Beautiful, Monica here supporting you to become the conscious mama you were born to be. In this episode, I sit down with journalist-turned-health-podcaster Natalie Tisdale, whose fertility journey led her deep into the world of gut health, self-discipline, and true nourishment. What began as frustration after repeated miscarriages became a quest for understanding what her body was actually trying to say. Spoiler alert: it wasn't about age, it was about inflammation, imbalance, and intuition. We talk about the myth of “bad luck” and how the body always whispers before it screams. Natalie shares how ditching processed foods, rebuilding her microbiome, and reconnecting to her body's rhythm changed everything—from her energy to her fertility outcomes. It's not about a long list of supplements or complicated biohacks, it's about simple, nourishing choices made with love and awareness. You'll laugh, nod, and probably want to grab a cup of bone broth halfway through this one. We also dive into how discipline becomes an act of self-love, why antibiotics wreck more than your gut, and how trusting your inner guidance can transform your fertility journey. The message is clear: healing your gut isn't just about digestion, it's about coherence, connection, and creation. "Discipline isn't punishment—it's self-love in action." Timestamps 00:00 – Why your frequency matters more than your protocol 01:31 – Natalie's shift from news anchor to health storyteller 03:20 – The real reason behind her miscarriages and gut health connection 06:24 – The perimeter-of-the-grocery-store rule that changed everything 09:10 – Why self-discipline is the new self-care 14:12 – How to simplify gut healing and stop the overwhelm 18:46 – Organ meats, bone broth, and forgotten fertility foods 22:35 – Small daily habits that reset your gut and your energy "When you feel good from the good things, you stop craving the bad things—physically and emotionally." Full Transcript Over on the Blog: Gut First, Heart Open: Healing Fertility Burnout with Simple Food, Nervous System Care & Soul-Level Trust Natalie Tisdale: https://www.findingfertility.co/blog/Healing%20Fertility%20Burnout%20with%20Simple%20Food%20Nervous%20System%20Care%20Soul-Level%20Trust%20Natalie%20Tisdale Let's Do This Together

In this episode we talk with Eric Schumacher, counselor and songwriter. Eric shares his story of the grief of miscarriage, and he offers wisdom about how dads can struggle in particular ways when their wives miscarry. Eric gives us helpful wisdom in when and how to seek care for both moms and dads when miscarriage occurs. This is a needed conversation that few people are talking about. Eric has written a book called  Dads Hurt Too: A Father's Memoir of Miscarriage. Click HERE to learn more.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

No one tells you what happens after a miscarriage—the silence, the unanswered questions, the fear that follows, and the grief you're expected to carry quietly. For Natassa Wachsman, that silence became the beginning of something much bigger.In this episode, Natassa shares her journey through miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy after loss, including two very different losses—one at nearly 13 weeks that required a D&C, and another in early pregnancy. She opens up about waking up after her first loss hoping it had all been a nightmare, navigating grief while parenting living children, and the heartbreak of having her pain minimized because her losses were considered “early.”After discovering her miscarriage documented as “spontaneous abortion” in her medical records—and receiving little to no follow-up care, mental health support, or guidance—Natassa knew something had to change. That moment led her to found We Are One In Four, a nonprofit dedicated to improving miscarriage support, pregnancy loss awareness, compassionate aftercare, and medical language surrounding loss.In this conversation, we discuss:How to talk to living children about miscarriage and pregnancy lossThe fear and emotional weight of pregnancy after lossGrief therapy and mental health support for loss parentsWhy miscarriage terminology matters in healthcareAdvocacy efforts to improve hospital and OB-GYN protocolsTurning grief into purpose through community, education, and actionThis episode is for anyone navigating miscarriage, infertility, pregnancy after loss, grief, and healing—and for those who believe that loss parents deserve better care, clearer answers, and real support. Natassa's story is a reminder that grief should never be ignored, and that healing can begin when someone dares to speak up.

As a midwife with a graduate certificate in perinatal mental health, Shannon thought she was prepared for pregnancy and birth. However, her experience taught her that professional knowledge doesn't shield you from the profound emotional and physical challenges of becoming a mother. Her candid discussion about perinatal anxiety, the impact of her eating disorder history, and her breastfeeding journey with breast implants and suspected insufficient glandular tissue makes this episode essential listening for anyone supporting women through pregnancy and early motherhood.Shannon's two birth stories - both beautiful home births in her converted studio space - showcase the power of trusting your body, excellent midwifery care, and the importance of mental health support throughout the perinatal period.Today's episode is brought to you by Bare Mum and their thoughtfully curated Breast Care Kit.Every breastfeeding journey comes with its unique challenges - from those tender early days with sore nipples to managing unexpected leakage. That's where Bare Mum's midwife-approved Breast Care Kit becomes your trusted companion.This comprehensive kit offers practical and effective solutions to the common discomforts that come with breastfeeding. Whether you're preparing for your little one's arrival or supporting a new mum in your life, this care kit has all the essentials to nurture and protect during this precious time.What makes it even better? It's ready to go straight into your hospital bag, taking one thing off your preparation list. And if you're looking for the perfect gift for a new mum, this kit shows you truly understand what she needs during those early breastfeeding days.As a special treat for our listeners, you can enjoy 15% off your Breast Care Kit with the code ABS2025 at checkout.Because every mother deserves comfort and support on her breastfeeding journey - Bare Mum's Breast Care Kit, midwife approved and mother tested. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, a board-certified OBGYN and REI, guides listeners through the often misunderstood world of pregnancy loss. Using both her professional knowledge and personal insights, she helps you gain confidence in understanding this experience, whether you're facing it yourself or supporting someone who is. Find out what's actually happening, why it matters, and the important steps you can take next. Key Topics: 1. What Is Pregnancy Loss? - Common types of pregnancy loss and what the medical terms mean - Why pregnancy loss happens more frequently than most people realize - Dispelling shame and myths 2. Navigating the Emotional Experience - The wide range of feelings and reactions people may have. - Encouraging openness and seeking support from loved ones. - Why it's okay to grieve in your own way and at your own pace. 3. Understanding the Causes - Overview of possible reasons, from genetics to physical health - How hormones and biology can impact pregnancy. - Emphasizing that many factors are beyond one's control 4. Management & Healing - What to expect medically: natural healing, medication options, and procedures. - The importance of follow-up care and monitoring. - Pathways to recovery and when to consider further evaluation. Pre-order Dr. Crawford's debut book, The Fertility Formula, now! ⁠https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book⁠ Want to receive my weekly newsletter? Sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive updates, Q&A, special content, and freebies If you haven't already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Tuesday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nataliecrawfordmd,⁠⁠⁠⁠ check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fora Fertility. Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode! This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network! Learn more about Pinnacle at http://learnatpinnacle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that over 70% of IVF cycles fail, and the average couple goes through eight cycles? The truth about fertility, IVF, and natural conception is not what you've been told. In episode 838 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Hormone & Fertility Expert Gabriella Rosa to expose the myths surrounding infertility. They discuss why so many couples struggle to conceive, the massive impact of male health and nutrition on pregnancy, and the simple, effective steps you can take to improve your body's ability to have a healthy baby naturally, without needing expensive treatments.Taking control of your health is the foundation for achieving your goals. If you're ready to build a stronger body and life, join Robert's FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass to learn the blueprint for success. Sign up at https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Follow Gabriella on IG: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielarosafertility/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - The Shocking Truth About IVF Success Rates 1:34 - What Causes Infertility? An Expert's Introduction 2:13 - How A Single Patient Changed A Fertility Expert's Career Forever 4:17 - The Surprising Mindset of Couples Who Finally Conceive 6:59 - The "No Stone Unturned" Checklist for Getting Pregnant 8:11 - The Confrontation With An IVF Doctor That Led to Harvard 10:17 - The Harvard Study That Proved Natural Fertility Methods Work 12:46 - Is The Journey to Fertility Supposed to Be This Hard? 14:41 - Why IVF Is A Failing Strategy For Most Couples 17:00 - A New Mission: How To Avoid IVF Altogether 18:00 - Are Infertility Rates Actually Increasing? 20:37 - Epigenetics: Why Some People Get Pregnant Easily & Others Don't 24:11 - Why Doing "Everything" To Get Pregnant Still Doesn't Work 26:12 - Why IVF Fails: The Problem With A "Numbers Game" Approach 29:04 - When Is It Futile To Try IVF? (Official Guidelines) 30:34 - Are IVF Clinics Motivated by Profit or Patients? 32:08 - The #1 Thing Healthy, Fertile People Have in Common 34:20 - The "Act Pregnant Now to Get Pregnant Later" Method 38:06 - Why Male Fertility is 50% of the Equation 39:34 - How Your Grandmother's Health Affects Your Fertility Today 42:40 - The Mindset Shift That Prepares Your Future Children for Success 43:26 - What If Your Partner Won't Commit to a Healthy Lifestyle? 45:40 - Is Nicotine Itself Bad For Fertility, Or Just Smoking? 47:32 - When To End a Relationship Over Fertility Goals 49:01 - What Is The Optimal Diet For Fertility? 53:12 - The "Field to Plate" Rule for Eating Clean 58:44 - The Difference Between Being Overfed vs. Undernourished 1:00:34 - Announcing a New Clinical Trial for Infertility-Related Grief 1:02:47 - The Current (and Failing) Standard of Care for Fertility Grief 1:04:15 - Does Stress Directly Cause Infertility & Miscarriage? 1:06:48 - How to Get Involved in the Inspire Study & Connect with Gabriela

In this episode, we sit down with Alex, who opens up about the heartbreak, confusion, and sheer emotional exhaustion of navigating multiple miscarriages while living halfway across the world from home. Now based in Singapore with her husband - and with zero plans to head back to the UK - Alex has had to make sense of her losses within a healthcare system that doesn't always cushion its words or soften the blows. Cultural differences meant that some of the medical conversations she faced landed with a thud: blunt, clinical, sometimes bordering on cruel.Throughout the episode, Alex describes the emotional toll of repeated miscarriages - the way each loss chips away at you until you feel like this cracked, fragile version of yourself, desperately trying to glue the pieces back together again. Her IVF journey has involved genetic testing, endless decisions, and the constant tug-of-war between hope and self-protection. She's made lifestyle changes, like going gluten-free, in her determination to give future embryos the best possible chance.And woven through all of this is the gang: the friends, the online communities, the people who show up and get it when the world feels impossibly heavy. Alex's story is a powerful reminder of how vital compassion and understanding are when talking about pregnancy loss - and how much it matters when someone finally says, “I see you… and you're not alone.”Key TakeawaysAlex relocated to Singapore for her husband's work and is settled there long-term.She has experienced multiple miscarriages, each bringing its own unique heartbreak.Cultural differences in Singapore's healthcare system can lead to abrupt or blunt communication.After receiving a harsh diagnosis, Alex trusted her instincts and sought a second opinion.The emotional impact of loss can feel like being a cracked vase, with resilience chipped away piece by piece.Her IVF journey included genetic testing after repeated miscarriages.She has made lifestyle changes, including going gluten-free, to support her fertility.Support from friends and online communities has been essential throughout her journey.The episode highlights how deeply compassion and sensitivity are needed when discussing pregnancy loss.We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We're all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it's needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

This week, Emilee is joined by Raquel, who shares her extraordinary first pregnancy and sovereign birth at the age of 39.Raquel speaks candidly about the profound transitions she navigated during this time. The death of her mother, leaving her job, moving homes, and entering into the work of congruency, boundaries, and privacy. Choosing a wild pregnancy, she hired a Radical Birth Keeper graduate to hold space as she walked this sacred path.She opens up about the challenges she faced postpartum with nursing and her child's tongue tie, reflecting on what she might do differently now. And she speaks with clarity about her sense of completion after one child, naming that she does not desire more.This conversation carries the archetype of the death of the maiden, a story of initiation, sovereignty, and the power of claiming motherhood on one's own terms.Donate to the podcast here. If you want to connect with Raquel, follow her on Instagram here and you can find her website here.Find more from Emilee on Instagram, YouTube and the Free Birth Society website.Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.

In this week's episode, actress, writer, producer and professional on-screen villain Lindsay Diann pulls up for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about being paper pregnant, navigating miscarriage, and stepping into baby joy after loss. She shares what it was really like inducing her missed miscarriage at home, how hormones had her feeling unhinged, and what partners should—and shouldn't—do when you're carrying that emotional load alone.We dive into the mental shift from “outside girl” to “intentional woman,” why friendships change when marriages and babies enter the chat, and how to be a better friend when someone in your circle goes through trauma. Lindsay also spills on playing the unhinged Leslie on “The Team”, the joy of being a villain, and what's next for her production company, LA Elite Productions, including her upcoming films “Girls Night,” “The Perfect Proposal,” and “Curious.”And because every episode needs something in the glass, today's drink is the Prego-Rita — a citrusy mocktail with a sparkling-wine upgrade for the girls who aren't pregnant.

Some conversations crack your heart open in the best way. This one did exactly that. Today I sit down with spirit baby psychic medium Emily Greene for a deep, grounded, soulful journey into intuition, conception, communication with spirit babies, and the unseen world that so many women feel but can't quite name.Emily has supported thousands of families across the globe. Her work is tender, precise, and surprisingly practical. And in this episode she shares how she first discovered the spirit baby realm, how these souls communicate, why intuition is our birthright, and what parents can do to help their children stay connected to their inner knowing.We also explore miscarriage through the lens of the soul's journey, how spirit babies choose their path, and whether they can share details like their name, timing, or the way they hope to come through. If you've ever felt a whisper, a nudge, a presence, or a sense that a baby is around you, this conversation will feel like home.Inside, you'll also hear a piece of my own story—how I found spirit baby psychics years ago, and how that guidance shaped my path into motherhood.Settle in. This is a heart-expanding one.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/680 for the show notes.Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosiniGet Time Magic: www.timemagic.me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.