Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast
A natural fertility podcast with short episodes that empower women in their health decisions, family planning options, fertility treatments and more, while honoring the deep connection between faith and fertility.
Host, Caitlin Estes, uses her extensive experience as a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner to educate you on all things natural fertility, while interviewing trusted medical professionals (like those trained in NaProTechnology) and real world clients who demonstrate that anyone can see their fertility journey transformed by exploring natural fertility options.
Episodes
165 episodes
Ep. 164: Insulin Resistance impacts more than your fertility and its affecting younger women -- what can you do?
Insulin resistance is increasing in the American population especially (and surprisingly) among young women. Is this just women with PCOS? Can you have it if you don't have pre-diabetes? Can you have insulin resistance without weight concerns? ...
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Episode 164
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19:33
Ep. 163: Healthy pregnancy in 3 cycles after being told IVF was her only hope, with Loren
Loren struggled to conceive and was told IVF was her best hope. Thankfully, that wasn't the case. But it took a lot of courage -- and investigation -- on her part to find out exactly what she and her husband needed. Today, she joins us to share...
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Episode 163
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18:53
Ep. 162: How to preserve your fertility (no egg freezing required!)
There are ways to preserve your fertility without freezing your eggs! This is good news, because egg freezing is expensive (both the procedure and the storage!), invasive, uncomfortable, and -- unfortunately -- no guarantee of future pregnancy....
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Episode 162
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15:07
Ep. 161: A restorative reproductive physician's top Women's Health supplements, with Dr. Amy Hogan
Dr. Amy Hogan has been in the women's health field for many years and strives to optimize and preserve female fertility through a holistic approach and restorative, NaProTechnology focused care. She joins us on the podcast to share her recommen...
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Episode 161
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18:10
Ep. 160: What every college student should know about women's health with Grace
I can't tell you how often I hear: "I wish I had known this when I was in college!" Those years of a woman's life are SO significant for relationships, life direction, career choices, etc, but often they FALL FLAT when it comes to becoming more...
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Episode 160
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19:58
Ep. 159: Nagging uncertainty about birth control revealed undiagnosed health issues, Courtney's story
Courtney was on birth control to prevent pregnancy when she and her husband got married, but had a nagging suspicion that it may not be the best choice for her health or her marriage. After her friend shared with her about Woven Natural Fertili...
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Episode 159
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15:19
Ep. 158: The 3 biggest mistakes when using fertility awareness methods
I’ve been in the fertility awareness field for 8 years as a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner and I know exactly what makes a fertility awareness client successful — and what causes them the most problems. I’ve thought back over my years of ...
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Episode 158
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14:26
Ep. 157: Is the Copper IUD the best non-hormonal birth control for me? with Rick Fischer
Copper IUDs (commonly the Paragard IUD) are the #1 OBGYN prescribed non-hormonal form of birth control, but that doesn't mean it's the right choice for everyone. It's important to make informed decisions about what type of birth control you use...
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Episode 157
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19:54
Ep. 156: Using DHEA to naturally increase hormones & fertility, with Laura Ducote
DHEA is a bit of a secret weapon when dealing with estrogen and progesterone deficiency. If you're looking to naturally boost your fertility, you need to know about this supplement. But don't begin taking it without guidance! In today's episode...
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Episode 156
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19:06
Ep. 155: "How I got pregnant when IUIs didn't work" -- Braelyn's story
I love client stories like Braelyn's. She and her husband were struggling to conceive a pregnancy and her OBGYN sent her to a Reproductive Endocrinologist for fertility treatments. The options she found there weren't what she expected. In today...
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Episode 155
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19:16
Ep. 154: Were Christians against birth control for centuries?
Is it okay to use the pill? Why do some Christians and denominations have issues with birth control while others don't? There was one MAJOR EVENT that caused a shift in the perspective of many Christians on the issue of contraception and, if yo...
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Episode 154
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Ep. 153: How Theology of the Body can help you discern when to have a baby, with Jen Settle
Caitlin welcomes Director of Ongoing Spiritual Formation, Jen Settle, back to the show to discuss the complexities of family planning and the discernment process couples face when considering pregnancy. Family planning isn't easy, but you're no...
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Episode 153
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19:56
Ep.152: Do PCOS cycles work with fertility awareness methods?
PCOS can cause irregular cycles, hormone imbalances, and more. Doesn't this make it impossible to work with fertility awareness methods or for natural family planning? This is a question our host, Certified FertilityCare Practitioner, Caitlin E...
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Episode 152
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13:29
Ep. 151: Naturally Increasing Progesterone, with Courtney Warday, RD
Do you experience PMS symptoms before your period starts? Are you looking for the cause of infertility or early pregnancy loss? It could be that your progesterone level is low! There are medical treatments for this -- including bioidentical pro...
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Episode 151
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18:53
Ep.150: Progesterone Resistance
We talk a lot about Progesterone and how we FEEL it when we don't have enough. But what about instances when progesterone isn't deficient, but resistant? Progesterone resistance is an area of new research and there's still much ...
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Episode 150
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8:47
Ep. 149: Fertility Journey Transformation with the Creighton System, Callie & Josiah's story
These client story episodes are the real deal. There is nothing like hearing from REAL couples, like Callie and Josiah, to hear what the process was like and how it transformed their fertility journey. Here's just a sneak peek of what you'll he...
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Episode 149
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19:59
Ep.148: 5 ways to boost your natural fertility
Thinking about getting pregnant in 2025? Interested in balancing your reproductive hormones? We've got good news! There are things you can begin RIGHT NOW that can BOOST your *natural* fertility! These are not wild, out of left field ideas, eit...
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Episode 148
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17:26
Ep.147: Emotional healing after IVF, with Shiloh IVF Ministry
After IVF, the process isn't always over. For some, there is emotional trauma to unpack, physical pain to address, or spiritual questions to answer. For others, they struggle with the real concerns over what to do with remaining frozen embryos ...
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Episode 147
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19:47
Ep.146: Practicing Peace when Christmas is really hard
Christmas can be anything but peaceful for many. For those struggling with health issues or fertility challenges, it can be doubly so. But there is peace available for everyone during this season -- it may just take a little practice. In today'...
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Episode 146
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11:12
Ep.145: Radically different approach to infertility - Lindsey & Dan's Story
Lindsey and Dan felt sick at how they and their bodies were treated during their struggle with infertility. They felt they were being sold hope that couldn't be promised, by doctors who told them they had no answers. The entire journey didn't s...
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Episode 145
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20:00
Ep. 144: Theology of the Body, with Jen Settle
Have you heard of Theology of the Body? In today's episode, we're welcoming guest, Jen Settle, who works as the Director of Ongoing Formation at the Theology of the Body Institute. She gives a great introduction to "TOB" and we discuss understa...
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Episode 144
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19:56
Ep. 143: Preventing Miscarriage by optimizing Thyroid with functional med/NaProTechnology, with Amanda Frederick, FNP
Your thyroid controls much of what happens in your body, including the health of your reproductive system. Healthy pregnancies require healthy thyroid functioning. But general thyroid labs are often limited and too general. We speak with functi...
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Episode 143
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19:45
Ep. 142: Cervical Mucus for Fertility Awareness
There are many different forms of fertility awareness or cycle awareness that help you confidently track your cycle for natural family planning for hormonal and cycle health improvements. Each method tracks different reproductive biomarkers cre...
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Episode 142
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11:25
Ep. 141: Healing after Birth Control - Grace's Story
Getting off of birth control can feel scary when you're not ready for children. Can you prevent pregnancy successfully without the pill? Grace faced these fears and questions as she and her husband made the decision to ditch the Pill after she ...
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Episode 141
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19:53
Ep. 140: Isn't Natural Family Planning a Catholic thing?
Isn't Natural Family Planning (NFP) just something Catholics do? This is a great question that hits on a common misconception! YES, Catholic couples often use NFP, but why is that the case? And is it still beneficial and effective for non-Catho...
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Episode 140
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10:52