What Is a Surrogate Journey vs an Intended Parents Journey with Tia Calderon and Joy Millan

Episode #311 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about Pricing for Success: Strategies for Setting Your Fertility Coaching Fees. 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 P.U.Z.Z.L.E 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 #310 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Alisha Knicely, talks about Thyroid Health and Fertility – Optimizing Nutrition and Lifestyle for Reproductive Wellness. More about Alisha: Alisha Knicely is a Registered Dietitian and Integrative & Functional Practitioner with 10 years of experience and specializes in hypothyroid conditions. Being a Hashimoto’s Warrior herself, Lisha understands what it's like to both live with and effectively manage this common yet complex condition. Lisha's approach is comprehensive and holistic in nature; utilizing and emphasizing the immense positive impact that lifestyle and nutritional changes have for managing endocrine and autoimmune conditions. Being a part of and serving this community is a true passion for Lisha, making her work both enjoyable and extremely rewarding. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Alisha on Instagram: @‌lisha_thyroid_rd Get the FREE Thyroid Support 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]

In episode #309 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guests Tia Calderon and Joy Millan, talk about What Is a Surrogate Journey vs an Intended Parents Journey. More about Joy and Tia: Joy is the founder and CEO of Joy of Life. With a professional background as a fertility clinician, she has spent thousands of hours working with surrogates and intended parents alike. As a mother of two, she often wished for more support and a deeper commitment to care for those embarking on non-traditional family-building journeys. This is why she established Joy of Life: to create a more robust, compassionate experience in parenthood for both parties involved with surrogacy. In 2021, she stepped back from daily operations at Joy of Life to fight cancer. Fortunately, the combined 20 years of experience from her incredible team has allowed her to focus on her health & recovery. She continue to provide company guidance and serve as the head liaison for our network of doctors, clinicians and caregivers. Tia is the Sales and Marketing manager of Joy of Life. She ensures every surrogate and intended parent has access to important resources and a comprehensive care network to support their journey. As an experienced surrogate, first to twins and later a singleton, she brings an empathetic and warmhearted approach to helping families realize their dreams. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Tia and Joy on Instagram: @‌joyoflifesurrogacy 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 #308 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Dr. Aviva Romm, talks about Coping With Miscarriage. More about Dr. Aviva: Aviva Romm MD is a world-renowned midwife and herbalist who also happens to be a Yale-trained MD and Board Certified Family Physician with specialties in Integrative Gynecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics. A long-time home birth pioneer and birth activist, Dr. Romm is keenly committed to patient empowerment, and addressing health inequity, racism, sexism, and other biases in medicine, particularly in women’s and maternal health. She is the author of the textbook, Botanical Medicine for Women’s health, and her latest book Hormone Intelligence, an instant NYT Bestseller, explores the intersection of the world we live in and women’s hormones and health, inviting women into a whole new conversation about our hormones, bodies and health. Her podcast, articles, books, and online programs are wildly popular and successful, helping women take back their health. She practices medicine in both NY and MA, and lives in the Berkshires of Western MA. She's also the mother of four, and grandmother of two, that she had the privilege to midwife into the world. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Dr. Aviva on Instagram: @‌dr.avivaromm Get the FREE ebook Adaptogens - Herbs for 21st-century stress 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]

In episode #307 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Cynthia Donovan, talks about The Hypothalamus, HA and Fertility. More about Cynthia: Cynthia is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 10 years of extensive experience in the field. Her primary focus lies in serving women with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, employing her expertise to assist them in regaining their period, restoring their fertility and truly becoming healthy. Passionate about this cause from personal & professional experience Cynthia established the Eat to Regain Your Period Program in April 2020, where she has successfully collaborated with hundreds of women, helping them reclaim both their period, fertility and overall well-being. When she’s not serving women with period recovery you can find her in nature, travelling and having fun with her 5 & 7 year old boys ! Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Cynthia on Instagram: @‌period.nutritionist 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 #306 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about Utilizing Email Newsletters for Fertility Coaching Business Growth. 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 P.U.Z.Z.L.E 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 #305 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Susana Puelles talks about Multigenerational Effects of Toxins on Fertility. More about Susana: Susana Puelles, L.Ac. is a holistic hormone & fertility specialist who's been helping women heal their wombs and get pregnant for over a decade. As a Functional & Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist, she helps women reverse decades of damage and replenish reserves to fix their cycle, live pain and medication free, while boosting their success at a safe, natural pregnancy. After overcoming her own fertility struggles and high risk pregnancies, she has committed her practice to helping women prepare for pregnancy so that they can have safe, enjoyable experiences and bring super babies into the world. She works with women all over the world to achieve optimal levels of healing in her "Womb In Bloom Program" and is the founder of YoniSync, an herbal elixir product line that helps harmonize cycles and enhance womb and reproductive health. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Susana on Instagram: @‌yoni.sync Watch the FREE Webinar about The 4 Fertility Fixes That Can Triple Your Chances of Getting Pregnant Without Invasive Surgery or Harmful Drugs 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]

In episode #304 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Michelle Strong talks about Get Pregnant Faster Over Age 35. More about Michelle: Michelle Strong is a registered nutritionist for the past 16 years specializing in fertility. After her own challenges getting pregnant and eventual 2 babies were born, she made it her mission to help others support their bodies with evidence-based strategies to get and stay pregnant. She now works with women all over the world, empowering them to better understand their bodies and create evidence-based plans to improve their chance of bringing home their baby. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Michelle on Instagram: @‌mymindbodybaby Grab your FREE Balance Hormones & Get Pregnant Faster Resource 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]

In episode #303 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Katie Beecher talks about Intuitive Healing for Fertility: Unveiling the Spiritual and Emotional Roots. More about Katie: Katie Beecher, MS, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Medical and Emotional Intuitive with over 35 years of experience, featured in media outlets like Goop, Poosh, and Kora Organics Blog. Katie creates a unique, detailed health and wellness report and symbolic painting for each client using only their name and age. Her first book, Heal from Within: An Intuitive Guide to Wellness, published by St. Martin’s Press, offers tools for personal intuition and healing, drawing from her experiences overcoming bulimia, Lyme disease, and emotional illness. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Katie on Instagram: @‌katiebeecher_medical_intuitive 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 #302 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Deborah Maragopoulos talks about Understanding the Connection of Hypothalamus on Fertility. More about Deborah: Deborah Maragopoulos is an intuitive integrative family nurse practitioner who has spent over thirty years blending the Science of Medicine with the Art of Healing to help thousands of people heal from a variety of symptoms and thrive by treating their hypothalamus. Specializing in neuro-immune endocrinology, Deborah focuses on optimizing the function of the hypothalamus - the maestro of the symphony of hormones. She is the author of several books including her latest, "The Hypothalamus Handbook," which outlines the steps people can take to start healing their hypothalamus on their own. Known as the Hormone Queen®, she's made it her mission to help everyone balance their hormones and live optimally - no matter their age! Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Deborah on Instagram: @‌deborahmaragopoulosfnp Get 10% off anything in Deborah's web shop and a FREE hormone reboot training 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]