Ep. 204: Eating Close to Nature for Health and Wellness, with Chandis, RDN

Let's talk about period blood clots. Are they normal? A problem? Why doesn't your OBGYN seem to know what to do with them? As a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner, I get these questions a lot. Western medicine doesn't have a lot to offer, though. So, what about eastern medicine? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long focused on the quality of menstruation and has developed patterns related to period clots. This episode with licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, Emily Kuentz, explains this eastern perspective and how it can provide resources to women struggling with blood clots. In this episode, we explore:⭐️ The five reasons women may have period clots, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine⭐️ The eastern vs western explanations for period clots⭐️ One surprising thing you can start doing to potentially help blood clots like thisNOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.GUEST BIO: Emily Kuentz, M.S., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)®, Dipl. C.H. (NCCAOM)® is a licensed Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist, Fertility Coach, and owner of Trinity Oak Acupuncture. She has been in practice for over 20 years. She earned her Master of Science degree from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego and completed advanced training at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, along with an intensive apprenticeship under renowned herbal gynecologist Steven Clavey in Melbourne, Australia. Emily specializes in Women’s Health, including hormonal imbalances, PMS, infertility, IVF and IUI support, endometriosis, PCOS, and pregnancy care. She integrates Eastern and Western medicine to create powerful, personalized treatment plans. With a gentle, faith-centered approach, Emily views each patient as God’s unique design and is passionate about restoring balance, empowering women, and guiding them toward abundant health and healthy pregnancies.SHOW NOTES:Trinity Oak Acupuncture & WellnessThe Fertility Breakthrough ProgramEmily on InstagramSend us Fan MailSupport 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...

After repeated pregnancy losses without answers, and trying every natural remedy from supplements to diet to cleanses, Bethany went in search of new options. She wanted the best of the best, but where could she even begin looking? It was her husband that first suggested, "Maybe we should start by addressing your period pain. That isn't normal." (Way to go, husband!) That conversation led her to working with Dr. Patrick Yeung at Restore Endo Clinic and finally getting the dignified care--and treatment--she has long deserved. Hear Bethany's story and be sure to go back to listen to Dr. Yeung himself share about his clinic and his technique.NOTE: This episode does discuss early pregnancy loss.SHOW NOTES:**Don't miss last week's episode with Dr. Yeung: Ep. 210: What to Look for in an Endometriosis Surgeon for a "One and Done" Surgery, with Dr. Patrick YeungEp. 10: Endometriosis 101Ep. 11: Ikea's Story – EndometriosisEp. 139: Preventing scarring, adhesions, and repeat endometriosis surgery, with Dr. Naomi WhittakerSend us Fan MailSupport 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...

New research says that 50% of women who have infertility but no painful periods have endometriosis. Those with painful periods and infertility are *90%* likely to have it. But diagnosis isn't always the hardest part. Many physicians will say they can treat it, but very few have the specialization needed to provide a "one and done" surgery, leaving many women with only temporary symptom relief, years of endo suppression medications, and the need for repeat surgeries. Is there a different way? YES. Dr. Patrick Yeung shares the key things to look for in an endometriosis specialist to help you find someone who can provide you with high quality care that doesn't require IVF for pregnancy or suppression medications for pain. NOTE: This episode is appropriate for most audiences and does use the term sexual functioning.GUEST BIO: Dr. Patrick Yeung Jr. is Fellowship-trained in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and spent most of his career in academics - at Duke University and still as Adjunct Professor at Saint Louis University, for 15 years, almost 4,000 cases, with multiple landmark publications. He founded the RESTORE Center for Endometriosis to pay forward what benefitted his own wife in relieving debilitating pain and leading to recurring natural fertility, and to enter the conversation among Centers of Endometriosis as the only Center dedicated to removing endometriosis and optimizing the anatomy that does not rely on IVF or post-operative hormonal suppressionSHOW NOTES: Journal article: https://rrmjournal.org/index.php/jrrm/article/view/13/17Ep. 10: Endometriosis 101Ep. 139: Preventing scarring, adhesions, and repeat endometriosis surgery, with Dr. Naomi WhittakerEp. 190: Unblocking Fallopian Tubes for Natural Conception with Dr. Naomi WhittakerSend us Fan MailSupport 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...

Does the Bible say anything more about sex than "thou shalt not"? From married couples using natural family planning or struggling with infertility to single women noticing elevated estrogen and sexual desire around ovulation, it's worth it to explore what role sex could play in our lives not only physically but spiritually. Today, Dr. Juli Slattery from Authentic Intimacy joins Caitlin to talk about these things and describe the beautiful narrative around sex laid out for us in Scripture. This episode is not just for married couples or those who are sexually active, but all believers who want to dive deeper into understanding how our sexuality reflects our faith. NOTE: This episode may not be appropriate for all audiences due to the topic, which openly discusses sex and sexuality. GUEST BIO: Dr. Juli Slattery is the president and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy, a ministry helping women and people overall make sense of God and sexuality. She's the host of a weekly podcast, Java with Juli, and has authored or co-authored 14 books, including God, Sex, and Your Marriage and Rethinking Sexuality.SHOW NOTES:Authentic Intimacy websiteJava with Juli podcastEp. 29: Should we think theologically about fertility? with Dr. Cameron JorgensonEp. 18: Nurturing Intimacy while practicing NFP and beyondEp. 80: Intimacy with NFP (Natural Family Planning)Send us Fan MailSupport 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...

When Magan and her husband weren't conceiving easily like they did with their first, she did everything in her power to see change. She worked with a chiropractor, tried Whole30, used supplements, and met with her local OB. One year later, nothing had changed. She wanted answers quick, but when she read about NaProTechnology and a restorative approach to reproductive health issues, she decided to give it a try. From there, she learned more about herself than she ever thought she would and found a new motivation and peace that she didn't think possible. She was pretty pleased with the outcome, too. I know you'll enjoy hearing the honest story of Magan's journey with secondary infertility.NOTE: This episode is appropriate for most audiences, but does include discussion of intercourse.SHOW NOTES:Ep. 102: Client Story - Rebecca (Secondary Infertility)Ep. 10: Endometriosis 101Ep. 11: Ikea's Story – EndometriosisSend us Fan MailSupport 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...

What do you know about N-Acetyl Cysteine? This supplement is all the rage in health and wellness spheres, but does it have anything to offer women interested in reproductive health specifically? This episode explains what NAC is, how it functions and supports the body, and what it can do for reproductive concerns like PCOS, endometriosis, and more. We'll even walk you through some recent studies that speak to concerns specific to women living with chronic period pain and infertility. In this episode, we'll cover: ⭐ What function NAC plays in the body⭐ What NAC has to do with oxidative stress and free radicals⭐ Who may benefit the most from NAC⭐ Reproductive conditions best supported by NAC supplementation ⭐ Case studies and research related to NAC and reproductive healthNOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiencesSHOW NOTESEp. 3: BASICS – Reproductive HormonesEp. 39: Should I be taking supplements?Ep. 108: Choosing a Natural Family Planning (NFP) MethodEp. 112: Implantation BleedingEp. 139: Preventing scarring, adhesions, and repeat endometriosis surgery, with Dr. Naomi WhittakerEp. 161: A restorative reproductive physician’s top Women’s Health supplements, with Dr. Amy HoganEp. 164: Insulin Resistance impacts more than your fertility and its affecting younger women -- what can you do?Send us Fan MailSupport 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...

When it comes to reproductive health, it can feel like there's always "one more thing" that you can do or try. It can feel exhausting. How much is too much? How do you know when it's time to stop? These are valid questions to ask! But as you do, there are some other factors to first consider.- Are all the things I'm doing actually moving me toward my goal? Is there another way? An alternative approach?- How can I advocate for myself so I don't have to do a long list of things that don't feel right for me?- Is God telling me to stop or just inviting me to rest?In this episode, Caitlin tackles these and more to help you navigate those moments when you are trying to decide whether or not you're DONE. We hope it's helpful!NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.SHOW NOTES:Ep. 36: Advocating in the Dr.'s Office: Asking Good QuestionsEp. 74: Client Story - Karlyn (Advocating)Ep. 105: Client Story - Maci (Patient Advocacy)Ep. 121: Client Story - Sarah (Power of the Right Providers)Send us Fan MailSupport 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...

OBGYN and mom-by-IVF, Susan Caldwell, shares the full, complicated story of her decision to pursue IVF in the past and why she'd never do it now. She's honest with us as she details the physical pain and emotional turmoil she faced due to assisted reproductive technology treatments and offers the hope of an alternative--an approach she's dedicated her professional life to sharing with other women and couples desperate to grow their families.GUEST BIO: Dr. Susan Caldwell is a primary care physician specializing in women's health and a NaProTECHNOLOGY Medical Consultant practicing near New Orleans, Louisiana. Most importantly, she is a proud mama of three amazing adult children.NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all, but does include discussion of IVF, pregnancy loss, and concerns around assisted reproductive technologies.OTHER HELPFUL EPISODES:Ep. 31: The Napro Difference, with Laura Ducote, F-NP, CFCPEp. 72: Naprotechnology, with Dr. PakizEp. 99: Client Story - Anna (Infertility: Update)Ep. 106: Creighton vs. NaProTechnology - What are they?Ep. 155: "How I got pregnant when IUIs didn't work" -- Braelyn's storyEp. 163: Healthy pregnancy in 3 cycles after being told IVF was her only hope, with LorenSend us Fan MailSupport 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...

We all want to eat healthier, but it's not always as easy as it sounds. When you walk into a grocery store, how can you know what to buy and what to skip? We can't always make gourmet meals when we have 30 mins to make something healthy happen. Yet we know that the food we eat has a meaningful impact on our overall health and reproductive function. This is why we've invited Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Chandis, to join us to talk about the simplest approach to eating as close to nature as possible. She talks about real snack options, easy meal templates, and how to tackle the grocery store. We hope this super practical episode is helpful to all!NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.GUEST BIO: Chandis is a registered dietitian nutritionist and homeschooling mom of three who is passionate about teaching families how to nourish their bodies well. After struggling through her own childhood blood sugar issues, Chandis became determined to share what she's learned about feeling balanced and energized for God's glory. She has created a video series for Christian moms to learn all about eating well on a budget, with specific grocery items and recipes to cut the confusion out of feeding your family well.HELPFUL LINKS:Chandis's website: www.closetonature.health20% off coupon code for Woven Well listeners: "wovenwell"*Email Chandis to learn more about an available scholarship*Ep. 20: Nutrition for PCOS with Tracy Mann, RDEp. 46: Nutrition Tips for Every Woman, with Tracy Mann RDEp. 63: Postpartum/BF Nutritional Needs, with Rebecca Slane, RDEp. 175: Gut health, blood sugar, and hormone balance, withSend us Fan MailSupport 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...

Outside of a yeast infection, do you know how to gauge the health of your primary sexual organ? If not, you're not alone. Most ladies know very little (if anything) about vaginal health, and Dr. Sarah Pederson wants to help change that. In today's episode, she addresses the most common mistakes made in caring for yourself "down there" and provides tips for topics like lubricants, discharges, and more.NOTE: This episode may not be appropriate for all audiences; it does include frequent use of anatomical terms.GUEST BIO: Sarah Pederson, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN and CEO of Vera Health and Fertility, where she leads with a personalized, holistic approach to women’s health. She is passionate about making holistic care the standard in medicine, empowering women to balance their hormones, feel their best, and create the families they desire as naturally as possible.HELPFUL RESOURCES:Ep. 119: Fertility Tests that shouldn't be skipped! with Dr. Sarah Pederson, OBGYNVera Health and Fertility, DenverSend us Fan MailSupport 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...