The Hardest Lesson I Learned on My Fertility Journey

Have you had a C-section and wanted to learn more about having a VBAC?With so many opinions and data flying about, it can be difficult to understand the facts and to figure out what the best option is for you.Maybe you're wondering things like... What's the risk of a VBAC vs. a repeat C-section? Am I a good candidate for a VBAC? Why are a lot of doctors resistant to attempting a VBAC? What does the research actually say?In this episode, OBGYN Dr. Christopher Stroud answers all those questions and more!Tune in to this episode to learn:What a VBAC isWhy many doctors seem to be hesitant to do VBACSThe risks of a VBAC vs. the risks of a repeat C-sectionWho is considered an ideal candidate for a VBACHow VBAC risks change if the patient has had multiple C-sectionsWhat the VBAC calculator is and how accurate is itQuestions a patient can ask themselves to help decide if a VBAC is right for themTips for finding a VBAC-supportive hospital or doctorWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:fertilityandmidwifery.comDr. Stroud's podcastvbacfacts.comCrunchi (Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order)

Fertility journeys can be painfully difficult to navigate, whether you’re facing infertility, experiencing recurrent miscarriage, or walking through adoption.Between endless doctor visits, sad holidays, the difficulty of seeing others have kids, grief, and countless negative tests, the journey is heavy. The uncertainty leads you to ask yourself daily, “Will I ever have a child? Will this ever even happen for me?”Whether you’re on a fertility journey of your own or a loved one you know is walking through infertility, this episode will give you insight and encouragement to help you along the way.Tune in to hear:The hardest part of the fertility journeyEncouragement for your fertility journeyWhy family planning can lead to unmet expectationsHow to let go of your expectations for when you will have kidsHow the knowledge of God's sovereignty can help you release controlAnd check out these links mentioned in the episode:Crunchi (Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order)

At one point or another, almost every parent knows how stressful it can be to worry about their child's motor development.Maybe you're wondering why your child is doing a janky crawl or why they aren't walking when you thought they would.  Or maybe you're trying to figure out how to get your newborn to do tummy time when they hate it.But what would it look like to take a holistic approach to helping your kids work on gross motor development? And what would it look like to let go of the stress or guilt of your child hitting milestones?That's what this episode explores as Jordan talks to Dr. Emily Heisey and Dr. Matt Otteman, the owners of Kinactive Kids - a clinic that combines physical therapy and chiropractic care to help children reach developmental milestones.  Tune in to learn:What purposeful play is and how it can be helpfulTips for babies who hate tummy timeA PT's thoughts on baby containers like bouncers, jumpers, seats, etc., and which ones are best for baby developmentWhy kids may develop abnormal crawling patterns and when to seek helpHow reflux can affect motor development  How chiropractic adjustments can be helpful for kidsAdvice for the parent who feels overwhelmed or guilty that their child is not hitting milestonesWhy the design of our kids' shoes is important and the best shoe brands for kidsWant to dig deeper? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:IG: @kinactive_kids   IG: @dr_otto_dc    Website: kinactivekids.com    Kinactive Community   Kinactive Kids' Gross Motor Checklist Stride Rite Shoe Measuring Guide  Crunchi (Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order)

Have you ever heard the phrase "don't let your emotions get the best of you"? While it may feel more comfortable to try and stuff our feelings away and push through, what would it look like to actually feel our emotions and find healing?We could all probably agree that it's easier said than done! Feeling your feelings can be extremely uncomfortable.But feelings aren't something to fix. God designed us with emotions and as we discover how to name and navigate those emotions, we’ll learn how they can draw us closer to God.In this episode, Jordan talks with bestselling author and national speaker Jennie Allen about how to untangle your emotions and draw nearer to God in the process.Tune in to learn:What “revved-up reactions” are and what we can do to regulate our emotionsWhy grief isn't linear and why we can't put it in a formulaWhat the Bible says about denying our emotions and what God says to us about our emotionsThe importance of feeling our feelings instead of fixing themHow learning about your feelings can impact your parentingWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:Jennie's book: Untangle Your EmotionsJennie's website: jennieallen.comJennie's IG: @jennieallenJordan's book: Embrace Your Almost 

If you went to a cardiologist and complained of chest pain, you likely wouldn't be satisfied if they gave you a painkiller and sent you on your way. The doctor would be treating the symptom, but not addressing the underlying disease causing it.In the same way, infertility is a symptom that there is an underlying issue, or issues, that need to be explored.  So what does it look like to take a disease-based approach to infertility? What kinds of tests and treatments can be done to get to the bottom of infertility issues?In this episode, Jordan talks with Dr. Christopher Stroud, an OBGYN who uses NaProTechnology to address infertility issues. Together, they discuss what it looks like to take a root cause approach to infertility.Tune in to learn:What NaProTechnology is and how it differs from other approaches to infertility and women's healthWhat it means to take a disease-based approach to infertilityWhy infertility is not an individual problem, but a couple's problemTypes of testing that can be done to explore the cause of infertilityHow NaPro Tech can identify and address endometriosisTypes of treatments that can help address infertility issuesHow to find a doctor who will explore the root cause of infertilityWant to dig deeper into this topic? Explore these resources mentioned in the episode:fertilityandmidwifery.comDr. Stroud's podcastSaint Paul VI InstituteThe Holistic Home Handbook

We often have seasons in our lives that are full of waiting - whether we’re waiting for a spouse, a child, healing, a job, or something else.Waiting for the things we want most, uncertain if it will ever happen for us, can make us feel stuck, discouraged, or even a little lost.And so the challenge is: how can we make the most of a waiting season and intentionally use it to grow and fill our cups even while we yearn for our circumstances to change?How can we ensure that we don’t let a waiting season become a wasted season?That’s what Jordan explores in this episode. Tune in for ideas on how you can make the most of your waiting season, including:Embracing new hobbiesTravelingSupporting your physical and mental healthIntentionally learning new thingsFinishing projectsPouring into friendshipsAnd so much more!Want to dig deeper into this topic? Grab a copy of Jordan’s book, Embrace Your Almost.

At some point, you’ve probably heard that screen time is bad or that you should limit screen time for your children.Maybe you’ve even felt criticized for allowing your child to watch TV or felt stressed trying to find alternatives.But what would it look like to take a grace-based approach to screen time? To explore alternatives to screen time, find less stimulating shows, and learn how to make it work for your family?That’s what this episode dives into. Jordan talks to educator Jayme Yannuzzi from @teachtalkinspire about how to have a grace-based approach to screen time, and what that can practically look like for your family.Tune in to learn:What the research says about screen timeThe importance of taking a grace-based approach to screen timeAlternatives to screen time and how to implement them in your familyExamples of children’s podcasts and less stimulating TV show optionsHow to utilize a morning basket and a TV choices menuTips for how to encourage independent playWhat a toy rotation is and how it can be helpfulWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:Jayme's IG: @teachtalkinspireJayme's Tik Tok: @teachtalkinspireJayme's website: teachtalkinspire.comEmail Jayme at [email protected] (Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order)

For today's episode, we're bringing back a fan favorite! One of our most popular episodes from 2022, this episode explores the topic of metabolic health.With a society that’s obsessed with diet culture, even “healing” diets like Whole 30, Paleo, and Keto, we often love having easy-to-follow lists that tell us exactly what to eat and not eat in order to be healthy.But this has led to nutrition becoming overly black and white, with people often demonizing certain foods. Unfortunately, this way of thinking can lead to restrictive dieting, food fear, and even malnutrition and worsening health conditions.So how do we nourish and heal our bodies without succumbing to restriction and fear? How can we enjoy food freedom while also fueling our body with the appropriate nutrients that will help us thrive?That’s what Jordan explores in this episode with Kori Meloy and Fallon Danae as they discuss what it really looks like to nourish your body, restore your metabolism, and experience food freedom.Tune in to this powerful episode to learn about:Kori and Fallon’s own healing journey through endometriosis, Hashimoto’s, and restrictive eatingThe importance of nourishing your body to support your metabolismWhat it looks like to fuel your body with biologically available and restorative foodsThe harm of diet culture and following popular dietsHow many calories we really need and why most women aren’t getting enoughFor more information, visit rewildculture.com and fallonstable.com.Links from the episode:Westin A. Price’s research on dairyBreaking down popular dietsCalorie counter and pro-metabolic meal plans

In a world with beautiful photos and Instagram posts, social media can often romanticize pregnancy and birth and create high expectations for what your experience will or *should* be like.And while birth is a beautiful and miraculous thing, it can also be intense, uncertain, and scary - despite even our best efforts to prepare, educate, and advocate.Whether your birth went exactly as you dreamed it would, or your birth plans were thrown out the window, every birth is a miracle and your birth story holds its own unique beauty.In this episode, Jordan shares her story of giving birth to her son, Shepherd, and talks about how she navigated a birth experience that didn't align with what she had originally imagined, but ultimately brought her the best blessing.After walking through multiple pregnancy losses, and through the fear of this pregnancy being yet another loss, God was faithful and gave not only a healthy baby but TWO babies. 🌈🌈Tune in to this episode to hear:How previous miscarriages affected her expectations for pregnancy and birthWhat Jordan did to educate herself about birth and advocate for herself in the hospitalWays she navigated decisions as unexpected challenges came up How she processed having a different birth experience than she had imaginedWhat it was like to have two boys born in the same year 

When a child is diagnosed with an oral restriction, such as a tongue tie, there is often a lot of pressure to get a frenectomy done as soon as possible.​Parents are told that if they don't do a frenectomy, their child will have issues down the road with breastfeeding, solids, sleep apnea, etc. ​​​But many parents aren't given the time or resources to explore other options of care.​So the question is: what can be done holistically to help address oral restrictions and breastfeeding problems - whether it's instead of doing a frenectomy, or in addition to doing one?​This episode explores the answer to that question as Jordan speaks with Midline Revolution - a group that combines chiropractic care, myofascial cranial therapy, and lactation consultation to help mothers and babies navigate issues like oral restrictions and breastfeeding in the first year of life.Together, they explore how to holistically treat tongue and lip ties.Tune in to learn:What an oral restriction isWhy a lot of medical advice is heavily focused on immediately doing a frenectomy and why might this not be the best first solutionHolistic approaches to dealing with oral restrictionsWhy many people aren't getting the outcomes they want from a frenectomyHow information overload is impacting motherhood and the decisions we makeWhat can be done to holistically support someone who has already gotten a frenectomyWant to dig deeper into this episode? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:IG: @midlinerevolutionmidlinerevolution.mykajabi.comEvolution of Lip and Tongue Tie courseGenerative Habits: Breastfeeding Edition courseMidline Revolution Kajabi Community Rooted FamiliesThe Holistic Home Handbook