Uncovering the Root Causes of Infertility with Raquel Monroy

In episode #393 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest, Dr. Karli Goldstein, talks about The Hidden Link Between Endometriosis and Unexplained Infertility. More about Dr. Goldstein: Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein is a board-certified minimally invasive gynecologist specializing in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery for endometriosis excision, adenomyosis, and infertility. Her personal journey, shaped by her battles with endometriosis, infertility, and complex surgeries, has fueled her deep empathy and commitment to transformative patient care. As the founder of ESSE Care and Wellness, Dr. Goldstein blends cutting-edge surgical expertise with integrative wellness approaches, fostering whole-body healing and empowerment. With advanced fellowship training under a world-renowned endometriosis surgeon and experience in over 1,000 complex cases, she is passionate about providing precision care tailored to each patient's unique needs. Thank you for listening! This episode is brought to you in partnership with Wellnesse - https://www.wellnesse.com/puzzle Follow Dr. Goldstein on Instagram: @‌patientsurgeonmama 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 #392 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest, Raquel Monroy, talks about Uncovering the Root Causes of Infertility. More about Raquel: Raquel Monroy is a Nutritional Therapist specialising in fertility. She helps women and couples in their 30s and 40s increase their chances of pregnancy through targeted lifestyle and nutrition strategies, as well as functional testing to uncover and address the root causes of fertility struggles. Thank you for listening! This episode is brought to you in partnership with Wellnesse - https://www.wellnesse.com/puzzle Follow Raquel Monroy on Instagram: @‌raquelmonroynutrition 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 #391 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about How to Attract Your Ideal Clients. Each month, the final episode of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is dedicated to coaches and those who aspire to become coaches, providing skills and insights you can apply directly to your own coaching practice. Whether you’re brand new to this path or already working in the health and wellness space, you’ll walk away from this episode feeling inspired, equipped, and ready to take the next step. 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, which is an accredited and certified institute of higher learning for anyone interested in becoming a fertility coach. She also hosts Solving-Infertility Summit, Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit and Fertility Coaching Mastery Summit. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute - your gateway to a fulfilling and rewarding career in fertility coaching. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram - @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Coach Roadmap: 3 Steps to Launch a Fertility Coaching Business: https://www.fertilitycoachingmastery.com/ For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

In episode #390 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our host Dr. Kela Smith, talks about Cycle Optimizing 101: How to Align Your Hormones and Lifestyle – Inside the Fertility Puzzle with Dr. Kela. At the end of every month on The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, Dr. Kela takes you Inside the Fertility Puzzle with a special solo episode dedicated to key fertility topics. From optimizing hormones and decoding lab results to fostering emotional resilience, these episodes deliver actionable advice and expert insights to support your journey to conception. Designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate your unique fertility challenges, this series is your guide to empowerment and clarity. Tune in and let’s work together to solve your fertility puzzle with confidence! More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela Smith is a leading Holistic Integrative Fertility & Hormone Doctor, dedicated to supporting women and couples facing fertility challenges. After overcoming her own fertility struggles using the Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Method, it has been her mission to help others solve their infertility puzzles so they can get and stay pregnant, have a healthy happy pregnancy, and easy postpartum. An accomplished author, she also hosts Solving Infertility Summit, and Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit. Dr. Kela's expertise also extends to guiding and inspiring future fertility experts as the lead educator at the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute. Thank you for listening! This episode isbrought to you in partnership with Proov - https://proovtest.com/PUZZLE 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 #389 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Dr. Roxanne Pero, talks about Toxins and Infertility. More about Dr. Roxanne: Dr. Roxanne Pero is a triple-board certified OB/Gyn with expertise in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Infertility, Functional Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. She earned her M.D. from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and completed her residency at UT Southwestern/Parkland Hospital in Dallas. After 12 years in private practice, guiding women through complex and high-risk pregnancies, she transitioned into holistic care. For the past three years, she has focused on root-cause healing and is board certified through the Institute for Functional Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Pero now practices at Alive & Well Dallas, where she helps patients address chronic conditions through integrative, lifestyle-driven protocols, combining conventional and functional approaches for whole-person healing. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Dr. Roxanne on Instagram: @‌drroxannepero 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 #388 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Dr. Nayan Patel, talks about Glutathione & Hormones: The Overlooked Antioxidant That Supports Fertility. More about Dr. Nayan: Dr. Nayan Patel, Pharm.D., is a globally recognized pharmacist, wellness expert, and thought leader specializing in transdermal glutathione delivery. Since 1997, he has collaborated with physicians to develop customized drug and nutrition regimens for patients, including celebrities, CEOs, and healthcare providers. He is the author of The Glutathione Revolution, a book based on over a decade of clinical research on glutathione’s role in detoxification, aging, and energy production. Dr. Patel is the patent holder for the only absorbable form of topical glutathione and is a respected educator in anti-aging and cellular science. He teaches at the USC School of Pharmacy and continues to compound therapies for elite clients, all while balancing his roles as a husband, father, and son. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Dr. Nayan on Instagram: @‌aurowellness 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 #387 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Rachel Sherriff, talks about Understanding Miscarriage and How to Make a Plan for a Healthy Pregnancy. More about Rachel : Rachel Sherriff is the Founder of The Fertility Suite, following her own journey with fertility struggles that led to her wanting to understand more about what could be done to support her own fertility and IVF cycle. The Fertility Suite is a holistic fertility clinic based in Oxted, Surrey offering Fertility Acupuncture, Reflexology and 1:1 Assessments. Rachel and her team of 5 are passionate about helping couples to either get pregnant naturally or if IVF is needed helping them to prepare for the best possible outcome. They also work online globally with couples to offer advice and guidance. Rachel has featured widely in various media publications, is passionate about fertility education and hosts The Fertility Suite podcast which aims to share knowledge from fertility experts. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Rachel on Instagram: @‌thefertility_suite Get your FREE Supplements 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 #380 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about the Must-Have Tools as a Fertility Coach. Each month, the final episode of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is dedicated to coaches and those who aspire to become coaches, providing skills and insights you can apply directly to your own coaching practice. Whether you’re brand new to this path or already working in the health and wellness space, you’ll walk away from this episode feeling inspired, equipped, and ready to take the next step. 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, which is an accredited and certified institute of higher learning for anyone interested in becoming a fertility coach. She also hosts Solving-Infertility Summit, Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit and Fertility Coaching Mastery Summit. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute - your gateway to a fulfilling and rewarding career in fertility coaching. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram - @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Coach Roadmap: 3 Steps to Launch a Fertility Coaching Business: https://www.fertilitycoachingmastery.com/ For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

In episode #385 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our host Dr. Kela Smith, talks about The Ovulation Blueprint: How to Track, Predict, and Optimize to Conceive – Inside the Fertility Puzzle. At the end of every month on The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, Dr. Kela takes you Inside the Fertility Puzzle with a special solo episode dedicated to key fertility topics. From optimizing hormones and decoding lab results to fostering emotional resilience, these episodes deliver actionable advice and expert insights to support your journey to conception. Designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate your unique fertility challenges, this series is your guide to empowerment and clarity. Tune in and let’s work together to solve your fertility puzzle with confidence! More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela Smith is a leading Holistic Integrative Fertility & Hormone Doctor, dedicated to supporting women and couples facing fertility challenges. After overcoming her own fertility struggles using the Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Method, it has been her mission to help others solve their infertility puzzles so they can get and stay pregnant, have a healthy happy pregnancy, and easy postpartum. An accomplished author, she also hosts Solving-Infertility Summit, and Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit. Dr. Kela's expertise also extends to guiding and inspiring future fertility experts as the lead educator at the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute. Thank you for listening! This episode is brought to you in partnership with Proov - https://proovtest.com/PUZZLE 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 #384 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Allison Freeman, talks about Advocating for Your Fertility Rights. More about Allison: After years of treatments, including IVF, Allison Freeman is a proud member and advocate of the fertility community. Utilizing her personal experience and law license, she began representing others during their fertility journeys and is at the forefront of issues related to treatments. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Allison on Instagram: @‌ivf_advocate 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]