Podcasts about Miscarriage

Welcome to the September Q&A! Today we kick things off with your answers to the question, “What did people say when they found out you were planning a home birth?” From being told you're putting your baby in danger and that you'll end up in the ER to family members questioning your midwife, calling you brave, or even threatening to tell your husband not to let you, you had a lot to say.Then we get into your questions. One mother is seven weeks pregnant after a 12-week miscarriage earlier this year that resulted in significant hemorrhage and an ambulance transfer. Her midwife has recommended a miscarriage prevention protocol that includes baby aspirin, progesterone cream, and supplements. Is there evidence that these interventions prevent miscarriage after a single loss, and are there additional considerations when there's a history of hemorrhage?Next, a mother who recently had her first baby at home noticed that her baby's umbilical cord was quite short, making it difficult to bring her baby fully up to her chest during her water birth. She's considering a free birth in the future and wants to know whether having a short cord once makes it more likely to happen again, what determines cord length, and whether a short cord poses any particular risks during birth.Then, a listener asks about a home birth she recently attended where the mother pushed for two to two and a half hours, her contractions eventually stopped, and the baby was not descending. The mother ultimately transferred to the hospital, but could rest have been another option? We discuss what it means when contractions stop during pushing, when a long second stage becomes concerning, and what might help labor get going again.Quickies this month include suddenly resenting your pets after having a baby, homeschooling, tandem breastfeeding a newborn and three-year-old, normal pumping output, pacifier use while breastfeeding, C-section after a traumatic shoulder dystocia, measuring three days behind on an early ultrasound, trying again after miscarriage, weaning from exclusive pumping, showering and self-care postpartum, postpartum anxiety improving around nine months, postpartum care after stillbirth, sleep versus exercise versus sunlight, postpartum depression and anxiety in fathers, grounding yourself during anxiety, and whether postpartum depression is more likely to recur with subsequent babies.Call us with your questions, comments or stories at 802-GET-DOWN!#385 | The Lindsay Clancy Case: Postpartum Psychosis or Psychiatric Drug Reaction? with Dr. Roger McFillinPostpartum Psychosis: The Signs, Risks, Symptoms and RecoveryLivestream: Should we homeschool? Ask a Mom whose family thrived.**********Send us Fan Mail Support the showAccess our workshops: Have a Physiologic Birth in the Hospital and Ultrasound: The Research vs RhetoricNeeded

Do you have one word that has turned your life upside down? Maybe your one word is cancer? Maybe it is Divorce? Infertility? Miscarriage? I believe one word can change our life forever. This week on the podcast, we are going to talk about cancer. I am so excited to highlight Kim Harms' book, *Carried Through Cancer: 70 Days or Spiritual Strength from Cancer Fighters, Survivors, and Caregivers.  It has 70 stories of women of how God has carried them through the cancer diagnosis, the treatment, the entire journey.  Kim shares parts of her story and invites others to share theirs. Not every story is the same type of cancer, stage of cancer, or age of the person. I know if you or a loved one finds yourself on this hard journey, this book will encourage you and give you hope. Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of Kim's book, *Carried Through Cancer. All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodisnowdon.com or you can click this direct link: https://kingsumo.com/g/1wg776m/carried-through-cancer-book Important Links: Depth Podcast Episode 158: Suzie Eller's third time on the podcast to talk about her latest book, *Prayer Starters: Talking with God About Hard Times. One of my favorite episodes- She cries, I cry… there are just some tender, vulnerable moments and lots of wisdom from Suzie. Depth Podcast Episode 46: Suzie's second time on the podcast to talk about her book, *JoyKeeper: 6 Truths That Change Everything You Thought You Know about Joy. I cannot wait for you to hear the Joy Keeper vs. Joy Stealer statements. Depth Podcast Episode 7: Her first time on the podcast to talk about her book, *The Mended Heart. Sharing my testimony with my cracked clay pot came from this book on brokenness. Honestly, it is one of my life changing books. 10 Ways to Support Your Loved One Through Cancer: Another friend shared with me her heartbreaking cancer diagnosis. If you find yourself in this difficult situation, I hope this practical list of ways to support your loved one will help. Book Recommendations: *Waking Up To the Goodness of God by Susie Larson *Watching for the Morning: 90 Devotionals for When Hope is Hard To Find by Vaneetha Risner *A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken Kim Harms is a two-time breast cancer survivor and the author of Carried Through Cancer: 70 Days of Spiritual Strength from Cancer Fighters, Survivors and Caregivers, and Life Reconstructed: Navigating the World of Mastectomies and Breast Reconstruction.  She has a degree in English from Iowa State University and close to three decades of professional writing experience for a wide variety of publications. Married to Corey for almost 28 years, the two have three grown sons and an English Springer Spaniel. Kim offers support and resources for cancer fighters at kimharms.com. She can also be found on Instagram  @kimharmsauthor and Facebook at KimHarmsAuthor *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!    

If you're navigating a miscarriage, now or have in the past, this episode is for you. In today's episode I'm walking you through exactly what to expect and what to do, from the earliest signs and symptoms to be aware of, to how to nourish and rest your body through it, to the specific red flags that mean it's time to head to the hospital.  I'll also cover what to do with the supplements and prenatal vitamins you're already taking, how long a miscarriage typically lasts, when ongoing bleeding could mean you need more medical attention, and how soon you can expect your cycle to return.  I'm also breaking down something most women have never heard of, Products Of Conception (POC) testing and exactly how and when you can use it to get real answers from this loss. And if you've been through this once, or more times than you can bear to count, I'll be closing off with something I need you to hear: I've walked alongside many clients with sometimes up to five losses who went on to carry healthy babies to term naturally, and I want you to know this is possible for you too.  If you're LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below.  PLUS FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM PAGE HERE FOR BITE SIZED TTC TIPS! Related Episode Links: Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here Ep 148: Naturally pregnant at 37 after loss, healing chronic BV, gut inflammation and hormone imbalance + Damaris's Story Ep 191: Brittany's Story: Misdiagnosed PCOS, Miscarriage and How She Got Pregnant Naturally Before Starting IUI Ep 193: The Missing Pieces Behind Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Briony's Story and What Finally Worked For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/202  Need Nora's Support To Get Pregnant? Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant Grab Your FREE Resources: Just starting your TTC journey? Download my Eat To Get Pregnant Guide  Having trouble getting and staying pregnant? Download my Top 3 Things To Do When You're Not Getting Pregnant Wondering what supplements to take to help you conceive? Download my Fertility Foundations Supplement Guide Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

Marie Sherlock, Labour Party health spokesperson, outlines the details of proposed legislation offering paid leave for women who experience an early miscarriage and for employees undergoing fertility treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour health spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD has urged Government to go further on miscarriage and fertility leave. This comes as the Oireachtas Enterprise Committee prepares to examine Labour legislation today. Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dublin Central and Spokesperson on Health spoke to Jonathan this morning.

Labour health spokesperson Marie Sherlock TD has urged Government to go further on miscarriage and fertility leave. This comes as the Oireachtas Enterprise Committee prepares to examine Labour legislation today. Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dublin Central and Spokesperson on Health spoke to Jonathan this morning.

Marie-Pier Dionne arrived with $100 in her pocket, couldn't speak the language, and had no roadmap for the life she was about to build. Today, at 43, she has built four businesses, a real estate portfolio, a wellness brand, and a life entirely of her own making. But behind the businesses is a story most people never see. Abuse. Miscarriage. Loss. Burnout. Starting over. And the deeply personal question of whether she still has time to build the family and future she once imagined. Marie-Pier didn't inherit a platform. She built her own. This is not just a story about success. It's about survival, reinvention, motherhood, healing, and the courage to choose yourself after spending years taking care of everyone else.

My special guest this week is Det. Helen Grus of the Ottawa Police Force. Det. Grus testified recently at the Allison Inquiry. She was suspended in February, 2022 for investigating whether the doubling or tripling of infant deaths in Ottawa might be connected to the rollout of the covid vaccines and the injections of pregnant women and nursing mothers. Her investigation was halted and she herself was disciplined and demoted for her efforts to uncover the causes of death, although that was part of her job at the time. A documentary, Silencing Detective Grus, has been made about the attempts to discredit her and her work.Learn more at: https://grusjusticeproject.org 

A large-scale study tracking over sixteen hundred pregnant women found that cell phone use during pregnancy significantly increased the risk of miscarriage and abnormal birth outcomes. In this episode, I break down research from Iran that followed pregnant women from twenty fifteen to twenty nineteen, measuring their exposure to cell phones, cordless phones, and Wi-Fi devices. The findings reveal a clear dose-response relationship -- the more time women spent on cell phone calls during pregnancy, the higher their risk of pregnancy loss and birth complications. In This Episode How researchers tracked real-world EMF exposure in over sixteen hundred pregnancies The specific relationship between call duration and miscarriage risk Why these findings matter for current safety standards Practical steps pregnant women can take today Featured Study Read the full study: The association of widely used electromagnetic waves exposure and pregnancy and birth outcomes in Yazd women: a cohort study See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

Silvia Brazzoli is an international belly dance artist, instructor, artistic director, yoga teacher, and visual artist based in Italy. She began studying oriental dance at the age of 18 and has since performed and taught across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Known for her elegant, feminine style and empowering approach to teaching, Silvia continues to explore oriental dance and other movement traditions as part of her ongoing artistic development. In Italy, she runs her own school and directs the Silvia Raqs Group, while also organizing events and retreats. She has received numerous international competition titles and has performed with world-renowned companies including Jillina Carlano's Bellydance Evolution and Manca Pavli's Amaya Dance Company. Her work brings together dance, yoga, musicality, body awareness, creativity, and a strong belief in the lifelong evolution of the dancer.In this episode you will learn about:- How grief completely reshaped Silvia's relationship with dance- What it feels like to fall out of love with dance and find your way back- Why talking openly about miscarriage matters in a women-dominated dance community- Why studying Arabic transformed the way she hears and interprets music- What local gigs teach you that festival stages never willShow Notes to this episode:Find Silvia Brazzoli and her events on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and website, as well as check her NEW BOOK here.Previous interview with Silvia Brazzoli:Ep 245 - Silvia Brazzoli - Therapeutic Effect Of Belly DanceDetails the BDE shows and training programs are available at www.JoinBDE.comCheck Iana's online platform the Iana Dance Club HERE.Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Check out her online classes and intensives at the Iana Dance Club.Find information on how you can support Ukraine and Ukrainian belly dancers HERE.Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast

Could the symptoms you've been told are “just normal” actually be red flags that are revealing why getting or staying pregnant has been so difficult?Fatigue that doesn't improve with sleep, cyclical skin changes, hormonal mood shifts, recurring infections, and chronic bloating can be easy to dismiss especially when conventional testing says everything looks normal.In this episode you'll...-Learn the 5 fertility red flags that are commonly dismissed as normal and what each may be pointing toward.-Understand why conventional fertility labs and reference ranges may not reveal the full picture of your fertility.-Discover how connecting these symptoms can help you move beyond isolated problems and start looking at the root causes affecting your ability to conceive and stay pregnant. Press play to discover what your “normal” symptoms may be telling you about your fertility and start connecting the dots to find the answers you've been missing.

If you've been trying to conceive and you've walked through a miscarriage, friend, this episode is for you. The grief, the guilt, the fear of trying again — I know it can feel like too much to carry. But you are not alone, and you deserve real answers alongside real hope. In this episode, you'll learn why a miscarriage doesn't mean you did something wrong, how long you actually need to wait before trying again, and the scripture that will carry you through the fear of trying again after loss. Grab Rise & Source in the show notes and get instant access to the Conception Connection for gentle, weekly guidance as you keep moving forward.   (00:00) Introduction: Talking About Miscarriage and Loss (01:26) Miscarriage Statistics and Why It's Not Your Fault (03:51) Why Did This Happen? Common Causes of Early Pregnancy Loss (06:12) How Long to Wait Before Trying to Conceive Again (08:35) How to Try Again Without Fear After a Miscarriage (10:55) Bible Verses for Healing After Miscarriage Top Listener Questions Answered: Did I do something to cause my miscarriage? How long should I wait to try again after a miscarriage? Keywords: miscarriage, trying to conceive after miscarriage, Christian fertility, pregnancy loss, natural fertility support   Unexplained Infertility Breakthrough Masterclass Free masterclass   Grab the Low Progesterone Playbook Get it here   Shop my favorite fertility boosting supplements Rise + Source Let's work together: Work with me    DM me on Instagram: @fruitfulfertilityco Join The Conception Connection  The Conception Connection

Does tracking every fertility symptom leave you more anxious instead of more informed?Cycle tracking is supposed to help you understand your body, but when every spotting pattern, cervical mucus change, or cycle fluctuation becomes something you feel you need to fix, awareness can quickly turn into anxiety. In this episode you'll...-Understand why paying closer attention to your cycle can sometimes make fertility anxiety worse and how to prevent it.-Learn the difference between observing cycle data objectively and interpreting every symptom as a threat to your chances of conceiving.-Discover the simple three-minute “fear to fact” practice you can use whenever a fertility symptom triggers an anxious thought.Play this episode to learn the three-minute fear-to-fact practice that can help you interpret your cycle calmly, reduce fertility-related spiraling, and move forward with greater clarity and peace.

Could the period, PMS, spotting, and cervical mucus symptoms you've been told are “normal” actually be giving you important clues about your fertility?If you've been tracking your cycle but still don't understand why getting or staying pregnant has been difficult, your cycle may be giving you more information than you realize. Every month, your hormones create a detailed report card through changes in your period, spotting, cervical mucus, PMS symptoms, and cycle length. Learning to recognize these patterns can help you understand which signals may deserve a closer look instead of simply accepting them as something you have to live with.In this episode you'll...-Learn why your menstrual cycle can be one of your most overlooked fertility tools and what it's actually telling you.-Discover five commonly dismissed cycle clues that may point toward hormonal or other underlying fertility concerns.-Understand what each clue can mean and how to use that information as a starting point for finding deeper answers.Play this episode to learn how to decode the five fertility clues your cycle gives you every month so you can stop dismissing symptoms and start understanding what your body may be telling you.

Chronic inflammation may be an important and often overlooked piece of the fertility puzzle, particularly when infertility or pregnancy loss remains unexplained.Dr. Jan Rydfors, Stanford-trained OB-GYN and founder of the Freyja Early Pregnancy Loss Clinic, joins me on Health Youniversity to explore the connection between inflammation, reproductive health, implantation, and early pregnancy.We talk about some of the factors that can drive chronic inflammation, including insulin resistance, stress, gut health, endometriosis, and adenomyosis, and why addressing these issues before conception may help create a healthier foundation for pregnancy.This episode may be especially helpful if:your labs look normal, yet you're still having difficulty getting or staying pregnantyou've experienced more than one pregnancy loss without a clear explanationyou're wondering what insulin resistance, gut health, or endometriosis may have to do with fertilityyou're preparing for IVF or a frozen embryo transfer and want to support your health beforehandyou want practical steps you can take now to improve your preconception healthWe also discuss AMH, progesterone support, reproductive immunology, and some of the emerging ways inflammation may be measured.Support your fertility journey with the Preconception Plan at Health Youniversity:https://healthyouniversity.co/programsLearn more about the Freyja Early Pregnancy Loss Clinic:https://freyjaclinic.com/

Told donor eggs after failed IVF and miscarriage? Book a free Functional Fertility Second Opinion before your next cycle → here. Heather had been trying for five years. Three failed IVFs. Two losses. At 38, with diminished ovarian reserve, she was told donor eggs were her only option. She had a 10-day luteal phase, daily fatigue, PMS, body aches she had been told were normal, and a decade of hormonal birth control behind her. None of it had been connected to her fertility. Her partner's semen analysis was not clean either, and he had DNA fragmentation that had never been tested for. She followed our Fab Fertile Method and did one more IVF. That transfer worked, and they had their daughter. This is one couple, and it is not a promise. What it shows is what a complete investigation looked like before that last cycle. CHAPTERS 00:00 Three failed IVFs, two losses, and a donor egg recommendation 01:20 Told donor eggs at 28. Why I never got a second opinion 03:00 A 10-day luteal phase and the symptoms nobody counted 04:30 What testing showed: absorption, inflammation, and a decade of birth control 06:30 His side. Sleep, headaches, and DNA fragmentation nobody had looked for 11:45 What changed before the last transfer FUNCTIONAL FERTILITY SECOND OPINION Book with your partner and load your labs. We review your bloodwork for patterns your clinic is not set up to examine, and talk through what is worth investigating before another cycle or transfer. It is not IVF or your health. It is both. Book here → ABOUT THE HOST I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally, a podcast with over one million downloads. My functional fertility team works with couples navigating low AMH and failed IVF, reviewing functional lab results, gut microbiome, food sensitivity, vaginal microbiome, nutrigenomics, HTMA, DUTCH, toxin testing, and bloodwork alongside nervous system work, to help identify patterns that may not have been considered. We work alongside your medical team, not instead of them. Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile, host of Get Pregnant Naturally (1M+ downloads), and author of Fabulously Fertile.

A large-scale study from Iran tracked over sixteen hundred pregnant women and found a direct relationship between cell phone use and pregnancy outcomes -- including miscarriage, abnormal birth weight, and infant height. In this episode, I break down the findings from this four-year cohort study and explain why the dose-response relationship matters. I also share one practical step you can take if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant. In This Episode How researchers measured real-world EMF exposure in pregnant women The specific risks associated with longer cell phone call durations Why cordless phones showed similar effects on birth outcomes One simple change that could make a meaningful difference Featured Study Read the full study: The association of widely used electromagnetic waves exposure and pregnancy and birth outcomes in Yazd women: a cohort study See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

It's time to get your A2 Loadout, get in your Fuchikoma, and get ready to deploy! This time Alice declined to comment. It's episode 9 of The Ghost in the Shell (2026). Mechs discussed: Shells Fuchikoma All images: on our website. Content warnings for this episode: Miscarriage of justice, violence, discussion of suicidal thinking. On the Shoulders of Giants is hosted by Alice (she/her), Brian (he/they), and Niko (she/her). We have an obligation-free tip jar on Ko-Fi. Join OSG's Discord here. We stream on Twitch! You can find us on Bluesky @osgpod, YouTube @osg_pod, and Tumblr @osg-pod as well. Visit our website at osgpod.com and send questions/feedback to questions@osgpod.com. Our intro song is mixed from GO GHOST by King Gnu and various royalty free accoutrements from Freesound Community, over which OSG does not claim ownership! If you've read this far, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on your podcatcher of choice. It really means a lot!

What happens when the habits that made you fit begin to harm your health?In this episode, I'm reintroducing myself and sharing the story behind my fitness journey, including the parts you cannot see in a before-and-after photo.I talk about my experience with extreme dieting and reaching an unhealthy body-fat percentage. I looked lean, but I was dealing with hair loss, hormonal issues, and the loss of my period. After my Hashimoto's diagnosis, I had to rethink my approach to health, fitness, and nutrition.I share what helped me move away from extremes, lose 15 pounds, build definition, and create a lifestyle that supports both my goals and my health.I also discuss our miscarriage in early 2026, how we are navigating the grief, and how this season has affected my health and fitness journey.Share feedback/send fanmailResourcesThe body recomp challenge - waitlist1:1 coaching - The Body Recomp Method6 rules to a successful body recompHigh protein and high fiber cheat s Support the showInstagram | TikTok | YouTube | Pinterest

Could the constant planning, analyzing, tracking, and problem-solving you do to get pregnant actually be keeping you disconnected from the body you're trying so hard to support?If you've done everything “right” eating clean, tracking your cycle, taking supplements, following recommendations and you're still not pregnant or struggling to stay pregnant, the missing piece may not be another strategy to add to your list. This episode explores how constantly living in your head can reflect a nervous system state that keeps you in high alert, and why reconnecting with your body may be an important part of your fertility journey.By listening to this episode, you'll learn...-Why living in your head can be more than a personality trait and how it relates to your nervous system state.-How reconnecting with your body complements the work of breaking the high-achieving habit of overriding your body's signals.-A simple three-step, under-three-minute grounding practice you can use daily to cultivate a greater sense of internal safety and connection with your body.Press play to learn the three-minute grounding practice you can start using today to get out of your head, reconnect with your body, and support the internal conditions your fertility needs.

In the very first episode of The Airway Edit, host Brittny Murphy opens up about the experiences that reshaped not only her career, but the way she sees motherhood, success, grief, and personal growth.Brittany shares her deeply personal journey through multiple pregnancy losses, the search for answers that eventually led her to reproductive immunology, and the hope that ultimately brought her twin girls into her life. She also reflects on losing her father just six days before learning she was pregnant a season that taught her grief and gratitude can exist at the same time.From a difficult C-section and navigating motherhood, marriage, entrepreneurship, and a career she still deeply loves, Brittny explores what it means to build a beautiful life that doesn't always look balanced.This episode also introduces the bigger vision behind The Airway Edit: conversations about breathing, sleep, oral function, airway health, leadership, business, parenthood, and the small “edits” that can create powerful ripple effects throughout our lives.

Could the high-achieving habit you're most proud of actually be quietly working against your fertility and making it harder to get or stay pregnant? If you're disciplined, driven, and used to pushing through fatigue, hunger, stress, and exhaustion to get things done, you may not realize that constantly overriding your body's signals can have consequences for your hormonal and reproductive health. In this episode you'll...-Understand why overriding hunger, fatigue, and the need for rest can keep your nervous system in a low-grade alert state.-Learn how chronic stress signaling can affect progesterone, the LH surge, digestion, thyroid function, and other aspects of your hormonal landscape.-Discover practical ways to respond to your body's signals while staying driven, productive, and ambitious.Press play to discover how listening and responding to your body's signals can help you work with your body—not against it—on your fertility journey.

On this episode of Trending with Timmerie Episode Guide NIH-funded experiments involving aborted baby body parts for COVID research – Fauci Trial (1:57) Miscarriage risk or likelihood for COVID vaccine was known from the beginning (15:10) Lindsay Clancy trial & postpartum depression – real or fake (23:03) Comments on Clancy trial (41:20) Tomorrow on Trending (50:58) Resources mentioned: Episode: Motherhood Is Being Labeled as a Psychiatric Diagnosis https://relevantradio.com/2026/04/motherhood-is-being-labeled-as-a-psychiatric-diagnosis/ Dignitas Personae — Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, 2008 https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20081208_dignitas-personae_en.html Listen @SenJoniErnst during the Fauci trials https://www.instagram.com/p/DbYzETdFJVy/ Find a NaPro Fertility Specialist Near You https://fertilitycare.org/find-a-mc Restorative Reproductive Medicine Telemedicine – My Catholic Doctor https://mycatholicdoctor.com/our-services/naprotechnology/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22540875553&gbraid=0AAAAAByZuRBIDYEuDc9MTeNtOsGla1KUu&gclid=CjwKCAjw0dPRBhAPEiwAE5vTTgUpzlnmCcFIkLLAKgl6NhcXI6jQQQTZYFNrZwZf962kKzMJGj6KoxoCnlsQAvD_BwE Maca Harmony Femmennessence https://symphonynaturalhealth.com/products/macaharmony?srsltid=AfmBOoqpu7tiDoi0SphUV56cyeZNZ1WOqAcGhHUO--wkmEPlDE5RWUPJ

A large-scale study tracking over sixteen hundred pregnant women in Iran reveals a troubling dose-response relationship: every additional minute of daily cell phone use during pregnancy increased miscarriage risk by point six percent. In this episode, I break down the findings from a multi-year cohort study that measured real-world electromagnetic exposure during pregnancy. The research team tracked cell phone call duration, cordless phone use, and Wi-Fi exposure -- then followed pregnancy outcomes including miscarriage, preterm labor, and newborn measurements. What they found challenges current safety standards and raises urgent questions about wireless device use during pregnancy. In This Episode How researchers tracked EMF exposure in over sixteen hundred pregnancies from twenty fifteen to twenty nineteen The specific correlation between cell phone call duration and miscarriage risk Why cordless phones also showed effects on newborn birth weight One practical step pregnant women can take today to reduce exposure Featured Study Read the full study: The association of widely used electromagnetic waves exposure and pregnancy and birth outcomes in Yazd women: a cohort study See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

Did this summer end without the pregnancy you were hoping for and now you're wondering how to carry the disappointment into fall without feeling like you're starting all over again?When you've spent months hoping that this cycle, this season, or this due date would finally bring the outcome you wanted, reaching the end of summer without a pregnancy can feel like failure. But disappointment doesn't mean you've failed, and grief doesn't have to become the entire story you carry into your next season.By listening to this episode, you'll discover...-Why ending another season without a pregnancy can feel like failure even when it isn't.-How patterns like over-tracking, symptom chasing, and constantly pushing can keep you stuck in a cycle of control and anxiety.-A simple fertility practice for identifying one thing to lay down so you can carry your progress, hope, and intention into the next season.Press play to learn how to release one pattern of control, honor the progress you've already made, and enter fall with renewed trust instead of carrying another season of grief alone.

Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit. In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today's fast-paced world.Featured Guest: Ariella DalyAriella Daly is a dreamworker, teacher, bee guardian, and founder of Honey Bee Wild — a school dedicated to dreamwork, beekeeping, sacred feminine traditions, mythic studies, and the oracular arts. A Cornell Certified Master Beekeeper, her work draws on the ancient Melissae — the bee priestesses of the Greek world — who served at oracular temples and carried the feminine mysteries of Artemis, Demeter, and the Delphic Oracle. She brings these traditions forward as living practice through women's retreats, dream incubation, sacred beekeeping, and oracular arts.In this episode, Amy and Ariella explore the magical, mystical world of bees — their ancient history, sacred symbolism, and profound healing properties. They cover the medicine of honey and bee venom, the genius of the hexagon, the hive as a model of divine community, bees as soul bearers and messengers between worlds, and their deep connection to goddesses like Artemis, Demeter, and Aphrodite.Products Mentioned in This Episode:Core Harmonizer: https://amyfournier.com/recommended-products/Shop all of Amy's curated favorite products (with discounts!): https://amyfournier.com/recommended-products/If you enjoyed this episode be sure to check out:279. ⁠Beautiful, Powerful and Unapologetic! Learning From Ancient History and Goddess Artemis with Dr. Carla Ionescu⁠176. ⁠Fast Friday: Messages from the Divine Feminine Oracle of Sekhmet, the Red Woman and Diana, Goddess of the Wilderness, Part III⁠87. ⁠Feeling Love, Connection and Guidance Through Animals, Spirit Guides and Nature with Ted Andrews, Part I⁠78. ⁠Connecting With Nature: A Discussion on Animal Speak by Ted Andrews⁠ Audio Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:13:00 How Bees Chose Ariella 00:22:00 First Encounter with Bees 00:32:00 Bees, Miscarriage & Healing 00:42:00 Ancient History of Bees 00:52:00 Honey as Medicine 01:02:00 Hive Structure & the Queen01:10:00 The Hexagon & Sacred Geometry 01:18:00 Bees as Soul Bearers01:22:48 ClosingStay Connected & Support the ShowIf this episode inspired or helped you, it would mean the world to us if you would leave a 5-star rating and review — it really helps us and thank you!Join Amy's Email List for holistic health tips, updates & exclusive content: https://amyfournier.com/contact/Be the first to hear when Amy's upcoming online course & community, Goddess Rising: Thriving In The 4 Stages of Womanhood is open for applications: https://amyfournier.com/contact/Connect With AmyWebsite: https://amyfournier.comYouTube: Awakening Aphrodite Podcast / FitAmyTV Instagram: @fitamytvFacebook: Amy Fournier Email: amy@amyfournier.comGuest Resources (Books, Links, etc.)Ariella Daly's Website: honeybeewild.com Instagram: @beekeepinginskirts7Email: ariella@honeybeewild.com

Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit. In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today's fast-paced world.Featured Guest: Ariella DalyAriella Daly is a dreamworker, teacher, bee guardian, and founder of Honey Bee Wild — a school dedicated to dreamwork, beekeeping, sacred feminine traditions, mythic studies, and the oracular arts. A Cornell Certified Master Beekeeper, her work draws on the ancient Melissae — the bee priestesses of the Greek world — who served at oracular temples and carried the feminine mysteries of Artemis, Demeter, and the Delphic Oracle. She brings these traditions forward as living practice through women's retreats, dream incubation, sacred beekeeping, and oracular arts.In this episode, Amy and Ariella explore the magical, mystical world of bees — their ancient history, sacred symbolism, and profound healing properties. They cover the medicine of honey and bee venom, the genius of the hexagon, the hive as a model of divine community, bees as soul bearers and messengers between worlds, and their deep connection to goddesses like Artemis, Demeter, and Aphrodite.Products Mentioned in This Episode:Core Harmonizer: https://amyfournier.com/recommended-products/Shop all of Amy's curated favorite products (with discounts!): https://amyfournier.com/recommended-products/If you enjoyed this episode be sure to check out:279. ⁠Beautiful, Powerful and Unapologetic! Learning From Ancient History and Goddess Artemis with Dr. Carla Ionescu⁠176. ⁠Fast Friday: Messages from the Divine Feminine Oracle of Sekhmet, the Red Woman and Diana, Goddess of the Wilderness, Part III⁠87. ⁠Feeling Love, Connection and Guidance Through Animals, Spirit Guides and Nature with Ted Andrews, Part I⁠78. ⁠Connecting With Nature: A Discussion on Animal Speak by Ted Andrews⁠ Audio Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:13:00 How Bees Chose Ariella 00:22:00 First Encounter with Bees 00:32:00 Bees, Miscarriage & Healing 00:42:00 Ancient History of Bees 00:52:00 Honey as Medicine 01:02:00 Hive Structure & the Queen01:10:00 The Hexagon & Sacred Geometry 01:18:00 Bees as Soul Bearers01:22:48 ClosingStay Connected & Support the ShowIf this episode inspired or helped you, it would mean the world to us if you would leave a 5-star rating and review — it really helps us and thank you!Join Amy's Email List for holistic health tips, updates & exclusive content: https://amyfournier.com/contact/Be the first to hear when Amy's upcoming online course & community, Goddess Rising: Thriving In The 4 Stages of Womanhood is open for applications: https://amyfournier.com/contact/Connect With AmyWebsite: https://amyfournier.comYouTube: Awakening Aphrodite Podcast / FitAmyTV Instagram: @fitamytvFacebook: Amy Fournier Email: amy@amyfournier.comGuest Resources (Books, Links, etc.)Ariella Daly's Website: honeybeewild.com Instagram: @beekeepinginskirts7Email: ariella@honeybeewild.com

A large-scale study from Iran tracked over sixteen hundred pregnant women and found a measurable link between cell phone use and pregnancy outcomes -- including miscarriage risk that increased with every additional minute of daily phone use. In this episode, I break down what researchers found when they measured real-world electromagnetic exposure during pregnancy, why these findings matter for expectant mothers today, and what you can do to reduce exposure during this critical window of development. In This Episode How researchers tracked EMF exposure in over sixteen hundred pregnancies The dose-response relationship between cell phone use and miscarriage risk Why cordless phones and Wi-Fi matter for fetal development Practical steps to reduce exposure during pregnancy Featured Study Read the full study: The association of widely used electromagnetic waves exposure and pregnancy and birth outcomes in Yazd women: a cohort study See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

What if your fertility tests say everything is “normal,” but you still can't get or stay pregnant because the right things haven't actually been tested?If you've spent months or even years trying to conceive, only to be told that your standard fertility workup looks normal, you may feel like you're running out of answers. This episode explores why a conventional fertility workup may not reveal the underlying factors affecting conception or pregnancy and what a more comprehensive, fertility-specific investigation can uncover.Dr. Katie Wood walks through six areas that can provide a more complete picture of your fertility, including blood markers, gut health, the vaginal microbiome, hormone patterns across the cycle, food sensitivities, and cellular nutrient status. Instead of guessing with supplements or following protocols designed for someone else, the goal is to understand your individual data and use it to guide targeted next steps.By listening to this episode, you'll discover...-Why a standard fertility workup may leave important pieces of your fertility picture unexplored.-The six key areas Dr. Katie evaluates to uncover potential root causes affecting conception and pregnancy.-How having more complete, personalized data can help you stop guessing and begin creating a fertility strategy based on what your body actually needs.Press play to discover what may be missing from your fertility workup and learn how a more complete picture could help you take more targeted steps toward getting and staying pregnant.

Eighty-two percent of pregnant women who got a COVID vaccine early in pregnancy miscarried — that's the claim now ricocheting across the internet, revived by newly released Fauci text messages and repeated to millions on Joe Rogan's podcast. In this bonus episode, Jeff walks through where that number actually came from, and why it doesn't mean what people think it means. What Fauci's private 2021 texts really say about vaccine timing and pregnancy risk How a preliminary CDC surveillance snapshot turned into a viral 82% statistic The statistical error (called censoring) that explains the whole thing What the completed research — meta-analyses of hundreds of thousands of pregnancies — actually shows Why the same skepticism people apply to the CDC should apply to a gym owner's arithmetic This episode is for anyone who's seen the 82% claim online, and anyone trying to think clearly about vaccine safety debates without picking a side first. This episode was made possible by: LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at ⁠drinklmnt.com/commune⁠. Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 25% off your order at ⁠vivobarefoot.com/commune⁠. Stripes: Visit ⁠stripesbeauty.com⁠ and use the code COMMUNE20 for 20% off our entire product line. CocoaVia: Use code COMMUNE2026 for 25% off at CocoaVia.com

Bettina had experienced recurrent miscarriage and even though her OBGYN "thought he knew why," he wouldn't do testing until she had lost three babies. Instead of waiting for that to happen, Bettina went in search of another opinion and discovered NaProTechnology. In this episode, Caitlin talks with one of her Woven Natural Fertility Care clients, Bettina, to hear what the NaProTechnology physician found that her local OBGYN didn't and how it not only allowed her to successfully carry a twin pregnancy, but also improve her cycles and quality of life moving forward.NOTE: Recurrent pregnancy loss is mentioned in this episode.SHOW NOTES:Ep. 26: Miscarriage 101 - common causes of miscarriageEp. 106: Creighton vs. NaProTechnology - What are they?Ep. 143: Preventing Miscarriage by optimizing Thyroid with functional med/NaProTechnology, with Amanda Frederick, FNPEp. 211: Bethany's "One & Done" Endo Surgery for RPL with RESTORE Endometriosis (Client Story)Ep. 215: Treating complex recurrent pregnancy loss through restorative reproductive medicine, with Amanda Frederick, NP⭐️ See Caitlin at one of these upcoming book events!Dallas, TX -- August 29Denver, CO -- September 2Raleigh, NC -- TBA⭐️ Order Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness ⭐️ Send Us a Text!Support the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertilityWatch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertilityLove the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, exp...

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Most organizations think fertility is a private matter. It is not. It is a silent talent drain hiding in plain sight. Employees quietly step back from opportunities, and by the time HR notices, the resignation letter has already been written.This episode is sponsored by Deel.Hire, manage and pay, anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/In this episode of @thehrldpodcast, Nick Day is joined by Jennifer Elworthy, a career and fertility coach and Director of Engagement at Fertility Matters at Work. Jen's own path into this work began in 2015, when a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, a miscarriage, and a second ectopic pregnancy left her navigating PTSD while working at a senior level in the media industry. Despite it all, with the right manager and the right support in place, she was promoted, and she now spends her career helping organizations turn good intentions into meaningful workplace policy. That lived experience, paired with the research she leads at Fertility Matters at Work, is exactly what she brings to this conversation.Nick and Jen explore why fertility remains one of the least discussed issues on the HR agenda despite affecting one in six people globally, and why the myth that it is not happening in your business is quietly costing UK employers an estimated 217 million pounds a year. They unpack the four questions every manager should ask when an employee discloses a fertility challenge, why 87% of managers have no training despite being the first point of disclosure for 70% of employees, and why a policy sitting in a dusty folder means nothing without a culture of psychological safety to back it up. They also dig into why fertility is not a women's issue, the hidden struggles of the childless not by choice community, the often overlooked reality of pregnancy and parenting after loss, and why career ambition and fertility treatment are not mutually exclusive, no matter how well meaning the advice to just relax might be.In a world where 38% of employees have left or considered leaving a role due to lack of support, this episode makes the case that the real barriers were never about policy documents. They are about silence, stigma, and managers who want to help but were never given the tools.A must-listen for HR leaders, L&D professionals, and anyone responsible for building a workplace where employees don't have to choose between their career and their fertility journey.Enjoyed this? Check out our sister podcast @thepayrollpodcast for more great content!Guest and Host:Jennifer Elworthy's Website: www.jenniferelworthy.comJennifer Elworthy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferelworthy/Fertility Matters at Work: fertilitymattersatwork.comNick Day's LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/nickdayFind your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7Stay tuned for the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast, brought to you by Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment, landing soon!Timestamps:(00:01) One in Six Face Infertility, Yet It's Still Hidden at Work(03:24) Jen's Story: Ectopic Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and a PTSD Diagnosis(10:05) What Real Support Looks Like: Policy, Manager Training, and Culture(13:17) Why Fertility Is Missing From the HR Agenda(17:27) Coaching From the Scar: What HR Never Hears in the Coaching Room(20:32) Quiet Quitting and the Hidden Cost of an Unsupported Workforce(24:28) Why 87% of Managers Have No Training for This Conversation(26:17) The Four Questions Every Manager Should Ask(29:14) Fertility Is Not a Women's Issue: Protecting Career Ambition(35:01) When IVF Doesn't Work: Supporting the Childless Not by Choice(37:45) Becoming Fertility-Friendly: Accreditation and the Power of Storytelling(41:28) Life After Loss, the Future of Work, and Rapid-Fire Vault Questions

A new study tracked over sixteen hundred pregnant women and found a direct link between cell phone use and pregnancy outcomes that every expecting parent needs to know about. Researchers in Iran followed pregnant women from twenty fifteen to twenty nineteen, measuring their daily exposure to cell phones, cordless phones, and Wi-Fi. The results showed that women with longer cell phone call durations had significantly higher rates of miscarriage, abnormal birth weight, and abnormal infant height. Most concerning: every additional minute of daily cell phone use increased miscarriage risk by point six percent. In This Episode How researchers tracked real-world EMF exposure in over sixteen hundred pregnancies The specific dose-response relationship between cell phone minutes and miscarriage risk Why cordless phones also showed effects on newborn birth weight One simple change expecting mothers can make starting today Featured Study Read the full study: The association of widely used electromagnetic waves exposure and pregnancy and birth outcomes in Yazd women: a cohort study See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

Could your thyroid be affecting your ability to conceive or stay pregnant even if your doctor says your thyroid labs are “normal”?A conventional fertility workup may focus heavily on TSH, but a normal TSH doesn't necessarily provide the complete picture of thyroid function, autoimmune activity, or how thyroid hormones are being used by your body. In this episode, you'll...-Understand why a TSH within the conventional “normal” range may not represent an optimal range for fertility and pregnancy.-Learn which thyroid hormones and antibodies can provide additional insight that TSH alone cannot.-Discover what a more comprehensive thyroid assessment can look like and what questions to discuss with your healthcare provider.Play the episode to discover the thyroid gaps that may be missing from your fertility workup and learn what to ask about so you can have a more complete picture of your fertility.

Send us Fan MailIn episode #195 Kyla explores what the science actually says about exercise in pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and how athlete-specific training changes during this life stage. Kyla is joined by Dr. Margie Davenport, a leading researcher in exercise and pregnancy, and professional off-road cyclist Sarah Sturm, who shares the lived experience of training while pregnant.We discuss the biggest myths around pregnancy and exercise, what the research shows about resistance training, HIIT, fueling, hydration, heat, and what may be coming next in updated athlete guidance.KEY TAKEAWAYSWhy pregnancy and postpartum women have historically been underrepresented in research, and how that has shaped outdated guidanceSarah Sturm's perspective as a pregnant professional athlete, including the pressure, judgment, and uncertainty that can come with competing while pregnantWhy miscarriage is commonly misunderstood, and why exercise itself is not shown to cause miscarriageHow resistance training, including lifting heavier loads, has been associated with fewer pregnancy complications in the available researchWhat current data suggests about HIIT and higher-intensity exercise during pregnancyThe broad benefits of physical activity in pregnancy, including reduced risk of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, and depressionPostpartum benefits, including lower odds of postpartum depression, urinary incontinence, and type 2 diabetesFueling shifts during pregnancy, including increased needs for protein and iron, plus the reality of physiological anemiaHydration and heat considerations, especially for athletes training in warm or humid conditionsThe so-called pregnancy advantage and how some cardiovascular adaptations may persist postpartumWhy updated sport-specific guidance for athletes is on the way through the International Olympic Committee processPlease note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.ABOUT DR. MARGIE DAVENPORT & SARAH STURM:Dr. Margie Davenport is the Christenson Professor in Active Healthy Living within the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta. She has published more than 200 manuscripts on exercise during preconception, pregnancy & postpartum, and has chaired numerous national and international guidelines on physical activity for perinatal women. Over the past decade, Dr. Davenport has partnered with global organizations including the WHO, IOC, FIFA, NWSL, and WTA to advance safe physical activity for pregnant and postpartum women worldwide. Her transformative research and advocacy continue to shape international standards for maternal health, sport, and exercise across preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods.Sarah Sturm is a professional off-road cyclist, who lives in the  San Juan Mountains in Colorado. She grew up playing all sorts of sports, but didn't start riding until she moved to Durango, Colorado for college, where she joined the cycling team. Sarah turned pro in 2018, racing the international cyclocross circuit. In 2019, she won her first big gravel race, changing the trajectory of her whole career. She is one of the top American gravel cyclists with podium finishes in the worlds biggest gravel races and series. She is currently taking the season off for maternity leave but will be back racing the Life Time Grand Prix and a full calendar in 2027.FOLLOW DR. DAVENPORT & SARAH STURM:Dr. Margie Davenport's website: https://exercisepregnancy.caDr. Margie Davenport's IG: www.instagram.com/drmargiedavenportSarah Sturm's IG (she had her baby!!): www.instagram.com/sarahsturmyMENTIONEDIOC guidelines: https://stillmed.olympics.com/media/Documents/Athletes/Medical-Scientific/Consensus-Statements/2016_Exercise-pregnancy-recreational-elite-athletes-part-1.pdfThe 2025 Canadian Guideline for physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep throughout the first year postpartum: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40139673/TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introducing Dr. Margie Davenport and athlete Sarah Sturm04:00 - Margie's path from national team athlete to pregnancy researcher05:56 - How women and pregnant athletes were excluded from research07:19 - The history of exercise guidance in pregnancy09:19 - Sarah on first-trimester fear, judgment, and being labeled AMA11:10 - Miscarriage myths and what the data actually shows14:29 - Why Margie studied heavy lifting in pregnancy16:07 - Heavy lifting, reduced complications, and fetal monitoring studies22:26 - What the HIIT pregnancy study found24:27 - Major guideline findings for pregnancy and postpartum26:47 - Why age and parity data are still limited28:46 - The upcoming IOC guideline for athlete pregnancy participation29:46 - Upper training limits and why 300 minutes per week may be too conservative31:07 - Creatine, supplements, and why the evidence is still early33:14 - What surprised Margie most in the research35:08 - Contact sports after 12 weeks and actual risk levels36:31 - Fueling changes during pregnancy39:11 - Hydration targets and practical signs of dehydration41:08 - Heat, core temperature, and why this remains a research gap43:50 - Pregnancy cardiovascular changes and the postpartum advantage45:23 - Identity shifts and how motherhood changes perspective46:38 - Two truths and a lie reveal47:03 - Margie's circus performer story and synchronized swimming background47:51 - What's next in Margie's research pipeline48:22 - Where to follow Dr. Margie Davenport49:35 - Sarah's closing thoughts on why this information mattersMORE NRApply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcFUse code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/products/CONNECT Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolutionSponsorship inquiries → kyla.c@nutritional-revolution.comInterested in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? 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✨ Join the FREE Masterclass: The Mental Health Care Gap for Bereaved Mothers If you support women and have ever wondered “What am I missing?” after pregnancy loss, this training is for you. Discover what standard frameworks can overlook and leave knowing what to look for, what questions to ask, and where your role fits in supporting the whole woman after loss. Join the free masterclass here → https://www.facebook.com/groups/thereproductivelossleadershipnetwork In this episode, I sit down with Molly Sellers, a certified nutritional therapy practitioner whose work is shaped by her own experience with two pregnancy losses — including a partial molar pregnancy — stage four endometriosis, burnout, and perimenopause. Molly specializes in root-cause, bio-individual care: hormone balance, mineral support through HTMA testing, blood sugar regulation, and nervous system health. We talk about what happens when the medical system hands you a "try again in six months" and nothing else — and why so many women are left to do the digging themselves after a loss. Molly shares her own story of miscarriage, an undiagnosed MTHFR gene mutation, a 15-year road to an endometriosis diagnosis, and how she eventually found her way to functional, whole-body healing. We cover: Molly's story of two pregnancy losses, including a partial molar pregnancy and emergency D&C The MTHFR gene mutation, synthetic folic acid, and why standard prenatal vitamins can do more harm than good for some women Why the body needs to feel safe before fertility can "come back online" — and how trauma and stress get stored in the body The emotional weight of watching others get pregnant easily — resentment, jealousy, and self-doubt Why a 15-year wait for an endometriosis diagnosis is far too common, and how to advocate for yourself The missing conversation around preconception care, and the total lack of support around perimenopause Molly's practical starting points for anyone trying again after loss: trauma-informed therapy, a provider who will actually listen, pelvic floor/body work, and a supportive network Why symptoms are communication, not something to dismiss — and how to reconnect with a body you no longer trust after loss A reminder from this conversation: you are not broken, and you don't have to have all the answers today — just permission to get curious about what your body is trying to tell you. Connect with Molly Sellers: Instagram: @goodforyoufd Website: www.goodforyoufood.net Offers free 30-minute discovery calls, HTMA (hair mineral) testing, and 1:1 coaching If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps these conversations reach the women who need them. Connect with Sharna Find me here: @reproductivelossleadership If today's conversation resonated with you, I'd love to stay connected. My mission is to help change the landscape of pregnancy loss care through education, advocacy, research, and evidence-informed, trauma-informed support. Whether you're navigating your own loss, supporting someone you love, or you're a healthcare professional wanting to improve the care you provide, there's a place for you here. You can follow my work, explore educational resources, listen to more podcast episodes, or learn about the Pregnancy loss recovery method & Integrated Pregnancy Loss Care framework Or the Pregnancy Loss & Trauma-Informed Specialist Certification. Together, we're creating a future where every pregnancy loss is acknowledged, every family is supported, and every practitioner feels confident to provide compassionate, person-centred care. I'd love to hear what resonated with you from today's episode. Share your thoughts, leave a review, or connect with me on social media—your voice helps shape this conversation and reach more families who need it. Thank you for being part of this community. Together, we're changing the future of pregnancy loss care. Follow the podcast page: @pregnancyloss_podcast If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you are a practitioner supporting women through reproductive loss and want to go deeper on the neuroscience and body-based frameworks behind this work — the Pregnancy Loss & Trauma-Informed Specialist Certification is where we take all of this further.

Sen. Ron Johnson obtained Dr. Fauci's cell phone and text messages from the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. He says it contains bombshell revelations about Fauci's concerns of how the 2nd vaccine dose “theoretically could be associated with miscarriage in the 1st trimester” at the same time Fauci was publicly insisting that the vaccine was safe and effective for pregnant women. “The phone contains more than 34,000 text messages and 522 voicemails,” says Sen. Johnson. “The text chain released today could have an immediate impact of public health and the principle of informed consent.” However, many experts are hesitant to call this a smoking gun. “The Fauci phone may have big revelations. This isn't one,” says Alex Berenson. “They're talking about a theoretical risk to monitor. Big studies show mRNA jabs do not cause miscarriage.” Were these simply routine, internal debates among health officials – or should Fauci, Rochelle Walensky, and Vivek Murthy have warned the public? Retired pharma R&D executive Sasha Latypova says “mRNA jabs cause 430% increase in miscarriage rates vs. normal background” and has cosigned a letter demanding RFK's resignation. Latypova joins Dr. Ram Yogendra and Emily Kaplan (of the Broken Science Initiative) LIVE on Ask Dr. Drew. Sasha Latypova is a retired pharma R&D executive. Follow at https://x.com/sasha_latypova Emily Kaplan is CEO and Co-founder of The Broken Science Initiative, a platform educating people on systemic failings in science, education, and health. Follow at https://x.com/emilykaplanx and learn more at https://brokenscience.org Dr. Ram Yogendra is a board-certified anesthesiologist with a background in public health, and an expert in treating Long COVID. Follow at https://x.com/dryostradamus 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/fatty15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/paleovalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twc.health/drew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • CHAPTER - For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (218) 521-2472 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://askchapter.org/drdrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Executive Producers • Kaleb Nation - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kalebnation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Susan Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/firstladyoflove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Content Producer • Emily Barsh - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/emilytvproducer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the grief you've been trying to quietly move past after miscarriage is still asking to be acknowledged?After pregnancy loss, you may feel pressure to move forward, try again, and act like you're okay especially if the loss happened early or others around you don't fully understand what you're carrying. But unexpressed grief can leave you feeling disconnected from your own experience. In this episode you'll...-Understand why unacknowledged grief can keep you feeling braced, vigilant, and disconnected from your body.-Learn why naming and honoring your pregnancy loss is not “dwelling” on it as it can be a way of acknowledging your own experience.-Discover a simple five-minute ritual to express what you've been holding and create space for both grief and hope.Press play to learn how to honor what you lost, release what you've been carrying, and begin holding grief and hope together without having to pretend you're fine.

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Send us Fan MailCould chronic endometritis—silent inflammation in the uterine lining—affect IVF implantation, miscarriage, or embryo-transfer success?In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols explains what chronic endometritis is, what it is not, and when it may actually be worth investigating.We break down CD138 biopsies, hysteroscopy, cultures, EMMA, ALICE, and vaginal microbiome testing—and why these tests are not interchangeable. We also discuss antibiotics before embryo transfer, what ASRM says about routine antibiotic use, and why finding bacterial DNA does not automatically mean treatment will improve live-birth rates.The takeaway: chronic endometritis can be real and treatable in the right patient, but not every borderline result explains infertility, miscarriage, or a failed IVF transfer.Thanks for tuning in to another episode of 'Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform.Stay connected with us for updates and fertility tips – follow us on Facebook. For more resources and information, visit our website at www.NewDirectionFertility.com.Have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at TBFT@NewDirectionFertility.com.Join us next Tuesday for more discussions on fertility, where we blend medical expertise with a touch of humor to make complex topics accessible and engaging. Until then, keep the conversation going and remember: understanding your fertility is a journey we're on together.

Miscarriage is often talked about as a woman's experience—but what about fathers? In this conversation, we open up an honest, faith-centered discussion about pregnancy loss, grief, and the often-overlooked emotional journey men walk through. Whether you've experienced miscarriage or want to better support someone who has, this episode will help you understand what it really looks like to navigate loss as a family. In this episode, Mark shares his family's deeply personal story of an unexpected pregnancy—one that brought surprise, joy, and hope—followed by the sudden heartbreak of miscarriage. What unfolds is an unfiltered look at grief, confusion, and the spiritual questions that come with loss. From wrestling with “why” to dealing with isolation and unspoken expectations, this conversation sheds light on emotions many men feel but rarely express. Mark is joined by Eric Schumacher, who has walked through multiple miscarriages with his own family and now ministers specifically to fathers in this space. Together, they explore the unique challenges dads face—feeling overlooked, unsure how to process grief, and struggling to support their wives while carrying their own pain. This episode offers clarity, validation, and practical encouragement for anyone impacted by miscarriage, directly or indirectly.Resources mentioned: Book - "Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage" Book - "Dads Hurt Too" Eric's Website Topics covered: How miscarriage impacts fathers emotionally and spiritually Processing grief when you don't feel “allowed” to grieve Supporting your wife while navigating your own loss Common lies and isolation men experience after miscarriage Why miscarriage is a community issue, not just a private one Faith, suffering, and asking hard questions in loss Practical ways to support families going through miscarriage Timestamps:00:00 Unexpected introduction and guest setup00:16 Why miscarriage became a personal issue for this family01:22 Why this conversation matters—even if you haven't experienced loss02:09 Introducing Eric Schumacher and his ministry to fathers02:50 Steven shares his family's pregnancy story03:23 The surprise of pregnancy later in life04:05 Joy, hope, and envisioning a new season of parenting05:09 Navigating uncertainty and early pregnancy concerns05:43 The moment everything changed—loss and grief06:13 Processing deep emotional pain and spiritual questions07:13 Unique challenges of miscarriage later in life07:44 Isolation, lies, and how grief affects men differently08:23 A simple act of care that made a big impact09:18 Why men need support too—and how to offer it10:01 Why this episode took time to share publicly10:31 Eric responds and reflects on the miscarriage experience11:47 Eric's personal story and journey through multiple miscarriages13:45 The complexity of grief, silence, and community dynamics16:22 Turning pain into ministry for fathers Transcript (first few minutes): Hey guys, I'm joined today by Eric Schumacher—and I have to tell you, he came across my radar because something that had never really crossed my mind until about three months ago became a central issue in our family. And that topic is miscarriage. I had known people that had been impacted by this, and my thoughts were mostly that this is really hard for women to go through—and husbands need to support their wives. But I have a 16-year-old a... Chapters (00:00:02) - A Father's Miscountation on The Abraham's Wallet Podcast(00:07:56) - Eric and Mark on Grief(00:09:46) - How to Talk About Miscarriage in the Church(00:17:37) - What Are the Common Experiences of Miscarriage?(00:19:51) - How to Help a Dad Through a Miscarriage(00:26:25) - How Long Should a Miscarriage Gave Me Grief?(00:32:43) - How to Grieve a Miscarriage(00:41:21) - Understanding Suffering in the Christian Life(00:46:23) - How to Be a Good Friend to Men Who've Lost a Baby(00:52:03) - Grief and the Abraham's WalletHelp us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

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   Remember last month when President Trump went to the NATO Summit in Turkey and they switched out Air Force One planes for the prez?  Well, turns out he didn't fly on either one of them.  According the Washington Post, Trump and his closest aides got in catering truck after boarding the plane and were taken to a different military jet to fly to England.  Incredible.    It's getting worse and worse for Tony Fauci... and all of us.  Wow, how many lies could this man tell?  According to his text messages, Fauci was concerned about first trimester miscarriages for women after taking the Covid jab.  His concern was proven to be the truth.... his public backing of the vax to go ahead and take it if you're pregnant was criminal.    Missouri's Will Scharf has been promoted by the president and he's more than deserving.    The WNBA is at a crossroads, after 30 years in business, because they're trying to figure out what a "woman" is in their rules and charter.  This league is a mess.    Eric Bieniemy is back at Chiefs camp after his son allegedly shot his wife in Virginia.  KU gets to play home games this year but there will be "temporary conditions" with some restrooms and concessions as they're still a year away from completing their nearly all new stadium.  And a golfer that cheated is totally humiliated in St. Louis.

Jon Herold digs deep into Andrew McCabe's own memoir to fill in the timeline on how Sessions told him he'd be acting FBI director just a day before McCabe's team opened its investigation into Sessions, then pairs that with old Trump tweets questioning Sessions' recusal to build out his running theory on the weaponized intelligence community. He also breaks down newly released Fauci text messages showing private concern about miscarriage risk from COVID vaccination during pregnancy, contrasted with the public messaging insisting there were no red flags, tying it to Trump's new vaccine transparency executive order. Other topics include a Tucker Carlson led Hunter Biden "redemption tour" Jon finds frustratingly unchallenged, a Syrian court sentencing Bashar Assad to death in absentia, and new reporting on Trump's secret military jet exit from Turkey amid an assassination threat. Sponsor reads and a lively chat session round out a dense Tuesday show.

Have you had two miscarriages and been told to simply try again or completed a fertility workup only to be told that everything looks normal?The 2026 ASRM guideline update changes an important part of the recurrent pregnancy loss conversation: two pregnancy losses, even if they were not consecutive, can now qualify you for an evaluation. But conventional testing still has limits, and many couples are left without a clear explanation for their losses. In this episode, you'll... -Understand exactly what changed in the 2026 ASRM recurrent pregnancy loss guidelines and whether you now qualify for an evaluation.-Learn what conventional testing looks for—including chromosomal abnormalities, uterine anatomy, antiphospholipid syndrome, thyroid function, and sperm DNA fragmentation.-Discover additional areas a functional approach may investigate when conventional testing doesn't explain your losses, including gut health, microbiome, hormones, stress physiology, and nutrient status.Play the episode to understand what the new miscarriage testing guidelines mean for your fertility journey and what steps may help you pursue deeper answers when conventional testing comes up short.

A groundbreaking study from Iran tracked over sixteen hundred pregnant women and found a direct dose-response relationship between cell phone use and pregnancy loss. Every additional minute of daily cell phone exposure increased miscarriage risk by point six percent. In this episode, I break down what researchers discovered when they followed pregnant women for four years, measuring their real-world exposure to cell phones, cordless phones, and Wi-Fi. The findings add crucial evidence to growing concerns about electromagnetic field exposure during pregnancy -- and what you can do about it. In This Episode How researchers tracked EMF exposure in over sixteen hundred pregnant women from twenty fifteen to twenty nineteen The specific dose-response relationship between cell phone call duration and miscarriage risk Why cordless phones also showed concerning effects on newborn birth weight One simple action pregnant women can take today to reduce exposure Featured Study Read the full study: The association of widely used electromagnetic waves exposure and pregnancy and birth outcomes in Yazd women: a cohort study See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

Lisa breaks down a research paper on sperm DNA fragmentation and its link to recurrent first-trimester miscarriage. The study found that most men classified as "normal" under the WHO 2021 semen analysis criteria still had elevated DNA fragmentation, and that double-stranded DNA damage specifically was tied to miscarriage risk. Lisa explains why standard semen analysis may miss this issue, why ICSI doesn't necessarily solve it, and why couples facing unexplained or recurrent loss may benefit from pushing for deeper sperm testing. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead?

Send us Fan MailWhat does it mean when your hCG is above the “discriminatory zone,” but a transvaginal ultrasound still shows an empty uterus? It raises concern—but it does not automatically diagnose an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage.In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols explains what the discriminatory level can—and cannot—tell us about an early pregnancy. He explores how this decades-old threshold became part of medical practice, why it represents a probability rather than a biological boundary, and how viable pregnancies can occasionally remain invisible even when hCG has crossed the expected level.You'll learn:• The usual ultrasound sequence from gestational sac to cardiac activity• What “pregnancy of unknown location” actually means• Why PUL is not the same as an ectopic pregnancy• Why one hCG result should not automatically trigger methotrexate• The difference between a probable gestational sac and intracavitary fluid• How IVF dating, multiple gestations, symptoms, and follow-up change the interpretationThe key lesson: hCG provides a biochemical signal, while ultrasound provides anatomy. Neither one, by itself, tells the entire story.Severe abdominal or pelvic pain, shoulder pain, dizziness, fainting, weakness, or heavy bleeding requires urgent medical evaluation. This episode is educational and is not a substitute for individualized medical care.Thanks for tuning in to another episode of 'Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform.Stay connected with us for updates and fertility tips – follow us on Facebook. For more resources and information, visit our website at www.NewDirectionFertility.com.Have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at TBFT@NewDirectionFertility.com.Join us next Tuesday for more discussions on fertility, where we blend medical expertise with a touch of humor to make complex topics accessible and engaging. Until then, keep the conversation going and remember: understanding your fertility is a journey we're on together.