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In episode #340 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Sarah Greenfield, talks about Human Design and Gut Archetypes = Optimize Digestive Health. More about Sarah: Sarah is a functional medicine dietitian who uses functional labs, somatic therapy and human design to help women learn to trust their bodies, regain digestive regularity and experience food freedom. She has worked with large wellness brands like NutriBullet, Parsley Health, Dr. Hyman, HUM Nutrition and her work has been featured in Men’s Health, Self, Well+Good and BuzzFeed. She even did her very own TEDx talk all about poop! Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Sarah on Instagram: @‌fearlessfig https://www.instagram.com/fearlessfig Take the quiz to find out your Gut Archetype! HERE. https://www.fearlessfig.com/quiz Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach https://www.instagram.com/kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

In episode #339 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Lindsay Mitchel, talks about The Brain/Body Connection and Your Fertility. More about Lindsay: Lindsay Mitchell is the founder of Vital-Side, a membership program that empowers those with chronic illness and limbic system impairment to retrain their brain out of the chronic stress response so they can get relief from their symptoms and find freedom in their lives. Her training in medicine as a physician assistant, work as an NLP practitioner, and experience having recovered from Lyme disease makes her uniquely qualified to assist others in learning how to shift their response and experience positive changes to their symptoms. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Lindsay on Instagram: @‌myvitalside Get a Free Brain Retraining Guide HERE. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

Episode #338 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about Creating and Launching Online Fertility Courses or Programs. Each month the last episode is dedicated to coaches and people who want to be coaches to teach you skills that you can use in your own coaching practice so if you're already a coach or maybe you're thinking about becoming one you can learn so many skills from listening to these episodes. More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela Smith is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor and the Lead Educator - Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute for Coaches. After personally battling infertility, she was finally able to conceive by implementing her Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E method (plus cycle optimizing), which takes a holistic approach to preparing the body for pregnancy from the inside out. Since then, she has made it her mission to help other women who are struggling with infertility to optimize their bodies and hormones so they can get pregnant, stay pregnant, have a healthy super baby, and easy postpartum, as well as eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance. With over 25 years of experience as a professional fitness trainer and wellness educator, Dr. Kela has created 7 courses and published multiple books on fertility, hormones, pregnancy and total body wellness. Her recent book, The Hormone Puzzle Method: Optimizing Pregnancy has all her tips for a healthy, happy pregnancy. She mentors future fertility experts at the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute for Coaches, which is an accredited and certified institute of higher learning for anyone interested in becoming a fertility coach. She also hosts The Hormone PUZZLE Podcast, Solving-Infertility Summit, Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit and Fertility Coaching Mastery Summit. Thank you for listening! Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram - @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE 3 Steps to Launch a Fertility Coaching Business Guide: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/education/ For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

In episode #337 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guestJennifer Schlueter, talks about How Hypnotherapy Can Help You Get Pregnant. More about Jennifer: In 2015, Jenny quit her job as Managing Editor of 22 newspapers after her first hypnosis session to travel the world while working from anywhere. She has traveled to 30+ countries since, 50 in total, and has lived in 6 on 4 continents. Jenny is passionate about bringing more love into people's lives: love for ourselves and love for animals, love for what we do, and love for others, to foster acceptance and understanding of humans from different backgrounds, and to ultimately experience life without borders. In her free time, you can find her on the world’s Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba dance floors, cooking delicious vegetarian meals with friends, exploring different countries, creating and enjoying art, or chilling on a beach. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Jennifer on Instagram: @‌jenniferschlueter_ Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

In episode #336 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Dr. Jaime Knopman, talks about IVF and Egg Freezing- What You Need to Know. More about Dr. Jaime: She is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and serves as the Director of Oocyte Cryopreservation at CCRM NY. After graduating Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Pennsylvania, she earned her medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed residency and subspecialty training at NYU Medical Center. She holds double board certifications in OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. As a breast cancer survivor, she is dedicated to fertility preservation for cancer patients. She is also the Medical Director of Chick Mission and advisor to The Breasties, Conceive, and Veracity, and consults for Maven Clinic. She specializes in fertility preservation and infertility treatment, and is a mom of two and a marathon enthusiast. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Dr. Jaime on Instagram: @‌afertilefuture Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

In episode #335 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Liz Roman, talks about Constipation and Your Fertility More about Liz: Liz Roman, famously known as The Poop Queen, is a Certified Functional Nutritional Practitioner and Restorative Wellness Practitioner, specializing in gut health and holistic healing. As the Founder and Co-Owner of FITMOMTM️, a top-tier functional nutrition practice, Liz is dedicated to uncovering and addressing the root causes of digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune challenges, and metabolic health issues. She’s also the co-host of the Top 100 podcast in alternative health, The Health Revival Show, where she shares powerful, down-to-earth health strategies that empower women to reclaim control over their well-being. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Liz on Instagram: @‌thepoopqueen Get the Free Guide on Constipation Cure HERE - https://fitmomlife.com/liz Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

In episode #334 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Carolynn Dube, talks about Advocating for Fertility Care in the Workplace. More about Carolynn: Carolynn Dubé is the Executive Director of Fertility Matters Canada (FMC), a leading charity for fertility and family-building support in Canada. She has a Bachelor’s in Human Kinetics from St. Francis Xavier University and a Master’s in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of New Brunswick. Since 2015, Carolynn has transformed FMC, making it the trusted voice for Canadian fertility patients and leading advocacy at federal, provincial, employer, and insurance levels. Her personal experience as a fertility patient adds a valuable perspective. In 2023, she represented Canada on the APEC Smart Families Working Group, contributing to demographic resilience policy development. Carolynn resides in Moncton, New Brunswick, with her husband and three sons, all born through IVF. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Carolynn on Instagram: @‌fertility_canada Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

In episode #333 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Sophia Heidi Cooper, talks about Cellular Detoxification for Hormonal Imbalances and Fertility. More about Heidi: Heidi, an award-winning Licensed Esthetician and Functional Medicine Practitioner, is renowned for her innovative approach to skin and hormonal health. With over 25 years of experience, her journey from personal skin struggles to holistic care has shaped her practice. After facing hormonal challenges herself, Heidi pursued advanced studies in functional medicine to address root causes. She now offers a specialized program that targets skin and hormonal health, integrating the latest breakthroughs for sustainable, long-term results. Heidi's expertise, innovation, and commitment to holistic care have made her a leader in her field, offering truly personalized solutions. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Heidi on Instagram: @‌skinsideout_heidicooper Grab a Digital Copy of her Book "Healthy Hormones, Happy Skin" HERE. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

Episode #332 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome as a Fertility Coach. Each month the last episode is dedicated to coaches and people who want to be coaches to teach you skills that you can use in your own coaching practice so if you're already a coach or maybe you're thinking about becoming one you can learn so many skills from listening to these episodes. More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela Smith is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor and the Lead Educator - Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute. After personally battling infertility, she was finally able to conceive by implementing her Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E method (plus cycle optimizing), which takes a holistic approach to preparing the body for pregnancy from the inside out. Since then, she has made it her mission to help other women who are struggling with infertility to optimize their bodies and hormones so they can get pregnant, stay pregnant, have a healthy super baby, and easy postpartum, as well as eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance. With over 25 years of experience as a professional fitness trainer and wellness educator, Dr. Kela has created 7 courses and published multiple books on fertility, hormones, pregnancy and total body wellness. Her recent book, The Hormone Puzzle Method: Optimizing Pregnancy has all her tips for a healthy, happy pregnancy. She mentors future fertility experts at the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute for Coaches, which is an accredited and certified institute of higher learning for anyone interested in becoming a fertility coach. She also hosts The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, Solving-Infertility Summit and Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit. Thank you for listening! Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram - @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE 3 Steps to Launch a Fertility Coaching Business Guide: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/education For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

In episode #331 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Caitlin Johnson, talks about Enhancing Fertility in PCOS: The Role of Supplements. More about Caitlin: Caitlin Johnson is a registered dietitian who loves great food– and people even more! Inspite of trying for 3 years and her PCOS diagnosis, she has conceived 3 children naturally with her husband and had 3 low risk pregnancies. She has used her experience, evidence-based nutrition, and expertise to develop PCOS supplements, and App for PCOS and has guided thousands of other women with PCOS into healing and fertility. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Caitlin on Instagram: @‌pcosfertilitynutrition Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]