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| Non-Typical HA - Undernourishment and High Stress in Women of Normal Body Size | 27 Oct 2025 | 01:05:50 | |
Welcome to another episode of the Food, Freedom, and Fertility podcast. Caitlin and Sophia chat in depth about Hypothalamic amenorrhea or called HA. HA is a condition when menstruation stops due to a dysfunction in the hypothalamus. This can be from undereating and working out too much. Caitlin said within her practice she sees a lot of PCOS clients who were diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome actually have HA. She also sees women who have PCOS go on a very restrictive diet and work out too much and develop HA. It's important to add that women of all body sizes can develop HA and if you aren't going over what you are eating with an experienced practitioner this diagnosis may be missed! This episode is one to watch on Youtube if you can. That way you can follow along with Caitlin and Sophia as they chat about how to avoid HA, what warning signs to look for if you believe you might have HA and how to reverse it. Thank you to our Season 5 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| Decode My Chart - Listener Charts with Expert Feedback from Caitlin and Sophia | 20 Oct 2025 | 01:12:09 | |
Welcome to another episode of the Food, Freedom, and Fertility podcast. Caitlin and Sophia break down different Basal Body Temperature (BBT) charts! Tracking your BBT can be such an important tool when trying to conceive. It not only gives you information on when the best time to have sex with your partner but if problems arise with conceiving you have valuable information to give to a provider when seeking help. Caitlin and Sophia go over different cycle tracking charts, how they work, what they like to see and how having this information is so beneficial especially when working with them. This episode is one to watch on Youtube if you can. That way you can follow along with Caitlin and Sophia as they chat about the different charts and you can see first hand what they are referring to! Thank you to our Season 5 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| Fifth Season Opener: Vitamin F for FIBER! | 13 Oct 2025 | 01:29:34 | |
Welcome to tour season 5 opener episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Caitlin and Sophia start the episode off with a very hot topic... FIBER! Fiber has been making its way around the social media algorithm, rightfully so, because of its fertility benefits for a high fiber diet. Both Caitlin and Sophia chat about the importance of getting enough fiber into your diet and break down how to do it. They chat about the different types of fiber to eat, what fiber rich foods to avoid and how not all fiber is created equal. Not only is eating enough fiber important for your fertility but it also does your body wonders. This episode is great if you are ready to work on your nutrition and feel stuck on where to begin or how to add more fiber into your diet without the supplements! Feel free to grab a snack and have your notepads out! Thank you to our Season 5 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| Best Practices For Taking Supplements While TTC | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:36:00 | |
Welcome to the last episode of our 2025 summer season! Host Caitlin Johnson breaks down the supplements you should consider when you are trying to conceive, pregnant and even postpartum! Caitlin breaks down her four most recommended supplements to take when trying to conceive. She suggests taking a quality prenatal, fish oil, inositol and lastly a vitamin D supplement especially if your prenatal does not have enough in it or if you are deficient in vitamin D. She goes over what supplements to stop taking once you find out you are pregnant, her stance on probiotics before and during pregnancy and why bitters are so helpful to incorporate into your diet. Caitlin also talks about when the best time is to take certain supplements, what supplements should be spaced out, what supplements should be taken with a meal and more! Whether you have been trying to conceive for one month, six months or over a year, this episode is a great refresher on what you can be doing to help or hurt your fertility. These summer episodes will be shorter than our normal episodes and are meant to give little bites of information! We hope you love getting them weekly and be sure to follow us on Instagram and watch our podcast on Youtube! Click right here to catch up on all of our previous episodes on Youtube! You can also find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| Five Most Common MISTAKES When TTC | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:21:57 | |
Welcome to another episode of our summer season! Host Sophia Pavia breaks down the top five trying to conceive mistakes you can make. Sophia breaks down why you should work with a fertility dietician early, why it's important to know what your doctor is capable of, why it's important to track your cycle and more in this episode! She goes over why women make mistakes when trying to conceive and how to fix your mentality! Whether you have been trying to conceive for one month, six months or over a year, this episode is a great refresher on what you can be doing to help or hurt your fertility. These summer episodes will be shorter than our normal episodes and are meant to give little bites of information! We hope you love getting them weekly and be sure to follow us on Instagram and watch our podcast on Youtube! Click right here to catch up on all of our previous episodes on Youtube! You can also find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| Should You Be Taking an Inositol Supplement? | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:32:36 | |
Welcome to another episode of our summer season! Hosts Caitlin Johnson and Sophia Pavia chat all about inositol supplements! If you are confused on if you should be taking an inositol supplement, what the ratios mean, what brands to buy or when to start taking it this episode is for you! Inositol is a naturally occurring compound that could be grouped with B vitamins that helps assist insulin regulation, and hormone balance. It can be found in food like nuts, grains and fruit. Inositol can also greatly help those who have PCOS or endometriosis conceive. Caitlin and Sophia go over the difference between Myo-inositol (MYO): The most common form, often used for mental health and insulin resistance and D-chiro-inositol (DCI): Often combined with myo-inositol, particularly for PCOS, to help regulate glucose metabolism. Whether you have been trying to conceive for one month, six months or over a year, this episode is a great refresher on what inositol supplement is right for you! These summer episodes will be shorter than our normal episodes and are meant to give little bites of information! We hope you love getting them weekly and be sure to follow us on Instagram and watch our podcast on Youtube! Click right here to catch up on all of our previous episodes on Youtube! You can also find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| When to Announce Your Pregnancy - Statistics and Superstitions | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:25:22 | |
Welcome to another episode of our summer season! Host Sophia Pavia chats all about when to announce your pregnancy! Sophia goes over the medical statistics of having a misscarriage, why so many women wait till 12 weeks, why you might tell close friends and family as soon as you get that big fat positive and more! Whether you have been trying to conceive for one month, six months or over a year, this episode is a great reminder that when the time comes, you are in the driver's seat in your pregnancy! These summer episodes will be shorter than our normal episodes and are meant to give little bites of information! We hope you love getting them weekly and be sure to follow us on Instagram and watch our podcast on Youtube! Click right here to catch up on all of our previous episodes on Youtube! You can also find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| Michael CEO of Tempdrop Discusses FemTech | 10 Sep 2025 | 01:00:16 | |
Welcome to another episode of our summer season! Host Caitlin Johnson chats with the CEO of Tempdrop Michael Vardi. In this episode Caitlin breaks down how Tempdrop helped her track her cycle, how it helps her clients track their cycles and how Tempdrop can help women who want to avoid getting pregnant while working on their fertility goals. This episode is perfect if you are curious about what Tempdrop is, how it can help you and why it might be a good investment for you. Thank you to our fabulous summer season sponsor Tempdrop! Both Caitlin and Sophia have used Tempdrop to track their ovulation with their wearable device! Tempdrop is easy to use and only takes a couple of steps to track and monitor your fertile window! Before you go to sleep, press the drop-shaped button to turn on your Tempdrop sensor. Place the band on your upper arm and leave it on throughout the night. Remove once you are up for the day and sync with the Tempdrop app whenever convenient. Track your symptoms to verify ovulation and learn about your cycle phases. View the chart and interpret your results. Upgrade to premium for automatic interpretation! Tempdrop is all about supporting individuals connecting with their bodies. One of their goals is to support and make things more accessible while trying to conceive, rather than replacing existing methods. Tempdrop has generously offered our listeners 15% with code FFF15 at checkout! Click right here for the discount! Or copy and paste https://www.tempdrop.com/ These summer episodes will be shorter than our normal episodes and are meant to give little bites of information! We hope you love getting them weekly and be sure to follow us on Instagram and watch our podcast on Youtube! Click right here to catch up on all of our previous episodes on Youtube! You can also find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| Does PCOS Mean You Are Infertile? Happy PCOS Awareness Month! | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:39:49 | |
Welcome to another episode of our summer season! Host Caitlin Johnson wants to talk specifically to the PCOS girlies! She reads a chapter from her upcoming book breaking down what PCOS is and how it impacts fertility. This episode is great if you have been struggling trying to understand why you got your PCOS diagnosis, if you are concerned about not conceiving month after month, wondering how PCOS can impact your future and so much more. In this episode Caitlin breaks down how PCOS is diagnosed, why it's important to get your labs checked, learning how to track your cycle and more. Thank you to our fabulous summer season sponsor Tempdrop! Both Caitlin and Sophia have used Tempdrop to track their ovulation with their wearable device! Tempdrop is easy to use and only takes a couple of steps to track and monitor your fertile window! Before you go to sleep, press the drop-shaped button to turn on your Tempdrop sensor. Place the band on your upper arm and leave it on throughout the night. Remove once you are up for the day and sync with the Tempdrop app whenever convenient. Track your symptoms to verify ovulation and learn about your cycle phases. View the chart and interpret your results. Upgrade to premium for automatic interpretation! Tempdrop is all about supporting individuals connecting with their bodies. One of their goals is to support and make things more accessible while trying to conceive, rather than replacing existing methods. Tempdrop has generously offered our listeners 15% with code FFF15 at checkout! Click right here for the discount! Or copy and paste https://www.tempdrop.com/ These summer episodes will be shorter than our normal episodes and are meant to give little bites of information! We hope you love getting them weekly and be sure to follow us on Instagram and watch our podcast on Youtube! Click right here to catch up on all of our previous episodes on Youtube! You can also find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| Sophia is Pregnant With Baby Number 4 | 27 Aug 2025 | 01:00:03 | |
Welcome to another episode of our summer season! Host Caitlin Johnson and Sophia Pavia chat about an exciting update! If you have been following along this podcast for awhile then you know Sophia has been trying to grow her family. In late December / early January Sophia suffered from an ectopic pregnancy. As she took time to heal herself, mentally emotionally, spiritually and physically she was open to trying different treatments to shrink her fibroid. In this episode Sophia gives a great update to how her treatments have been working which resulted in her conceiving for a fourth time! This episode is heartwarming, blissful and just what you need if you have been following along Sophia's journey! Both Caitlin and Sophia talk about the struggles of trying to conceive, how their faith has shaped them when it comes to trusting their bodies and what Sophia's next steps are! Thank you to our fabulous summer season sponsor Tempdrop! Both Caitlin and Sophia have used Tempdrop to track their ovulation with their wearable device! Tempdrop is easy to use and only takes a couple of steps to track and monitor your fertile window! Before you go to sleep, press the drop-shaped button to turn on your Tempdrop sensor. Place the band on your upper arm and leave it on throughout the night. Remove once you are up for the day and sync with the Tempdrop app whenever convenient. Track your symptoms to verify ovulation and learn about your cycle phases. View the chart and interpret your results. Upgrade to premium for automatic interpretation! Tempdrop is all about supporting individuals connecting with their bodies. One of their goals is to support and make things more accessible while trying to conceive, rather than replacing existing methods. Tempdrop has generously offered our listeners 15% with code FFF15 at checkout! Click right here for the discount! Or copy and paste https://www.tempdrop.com/ These summer episodes will be shorter than our normal episodes and are meant to give little bites of information! We hope you love getting them weekly and be sure to follow us on Instagram and watch our podcast on Youtube! Click right here to catch up on all of our previous episodes on Youtube! You can also find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| Simple Fertility-Focused Tricks for Picky Eaters | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:37:21 | |
Welcome to another episode of our summer season! Host Caitlin Johnson wants to talk specifically to the picky eaters who are trying to conceive! Fun fact... Caitlin said she used to be a very picky eater! This episode is great if you have been struggling trying to add more protein into your diet, eat more colorful vegetables or lay off the carbs at breakfast! Not only can eating the rainbow be beneficial for trying to conceive but it can be fun too and Caitlin goes over exactly how to make your veggies taste so good you will be going back for seconds and thirds! If anything that Caitlin said in this episode inspires you to try a new vegetable, be sure to post it on Instagram and tag our account! We'd love to see how you prepared a new veggie or how you liked hiding liver in your lunch! Thank you to our fabulous summer season sponsor Tempdrop! Both Caitlin and Sophia have used Tempdrop to track their ovulation with their wearable device! Tempdrop is easy to use and only takes a couple of steps to track and monitor your fertile window! Before you go to sleep, press the drop-shaped button to turn on your Tempdrop sensor. Place the band on your upper arm and leave it on throughout the night. Remove once you are up for the day and sync with the Tempdrop app whenever convenient. Track your symptoms to verify ovulation and learn about your cycle phases. View the chart and interpret your results. Upgrade to premium for automatic interpretation! Tempdrop is all about supporting individuals connecting with their bodies. One of their goals is to support and make things more accessible while trying to conceive, rather than replacing existing methods. Tempdrop has generously offered our listeners 15% with code FFF15 at checkout! Click right here for the discount! Or copy and paste https://www.tempdrop.com/ These summer episodes will be shorter than our normal episodes and are meant to give little bites of information! We hope you love getting them weekly and be sure to follow us on Instagram and watch our podcast on Youtube! Click right here to catch up on all of our previous episodes on Youtube! You can also find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| Cold Plunges and Saunas - Helpful or Harmful for Fertility? | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:20:26 | |
Welcome to another episode of our summer season! Host Sophia Pavia chats all about cold plunges and saunas and how it may help or hurt you during your trying to conceive journey! Cold plunges have grown in popularity over the years and are essentially submerging your body in cold water or cryotherapy. You typically submerge yourself in cold water for a few minutes in a bathtub, a cold plunge tub or even a natural body of water like a lake during winter. A sauna is typically a small building designed for heat bathing or using dry or wet heat to induce sweating. It's a space, often wood-lined, where people can relax and experience the effects of heat exposure. Sophia goes over different research on how cold plunges or relaxing in a sauna impact cortisol levels for women. Thank you to our fabulous summer season sponsor Tempdrop! Both Caitlin and Sophia have used Tempdrop to track their ovulation with their wearable device! Tempdrop is easy to use and only takes a couple of steps to track and monitor your fertile window! Before you go to sleep, press the drop-shaped button to turn on your Tempdrop sensor. Place the band on your upper arm and leave it on throughout the night. Remove once you are up for the day and sync with the Tempdrop app whenever convenient. Track your symptoms to verify ovulation and learn about your cycle phases. View the chart and interpret your results. Upgrade to premium for automatic interpretation! Tempdrop is all about supporting individuals connecting with their bodies. One of their goals is to support and make things more accessible while trying to conceive, rather than replacing existing methods. Tempdrop has generously offered our listeners 15% with code FFF15 at checkout! Click right here for the discount! Or copy and paste https://www.tempdrop.com/ These summer episodes will be shorter than our normal episodes and are meant to give little bites of information! We hope you love getting them weekly and be sure to follow us on Instagram and watch our podcast on Youtube! Click right here to catch up on all of our previous episodes on Youtube! You can also find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility
Articles Sophia Referenced: https://rpt.atar.edu.pl/info/article/UAST711306a200044383a1a0d98ca9a1a564/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0011224009000091 | |||
| Underrated Antioxidant: Alpha Lipoic Acid Who Should Consider it and When? | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:35:43 | |
Welcome to another episode of our summer season! Host Caitlin Johnson chats all about Alpha Lipoic Acid and how it may help you during your trying to conceive journey! Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) are supplements that are typically used to manage chronic diseases characterized by oxidative stress. For example those who have been diagnosed with diabetes, PCOS and other metabolic syndromes.Caitlin goes over why you might want to include this type of supplement to your diet and the benefits it can have on your cycle, egg quality and so much more. Thank you to our fabulous summer season sponsor Tempdrop! Both Caitlin and Sophia have used Tempdrop to track their ovulation with their wearable device! Tempdrop is easy to use and only takes a couple of steps to track and monitor your fertile window! Before you go to sleep, press the drop-shaped button to turn on your Tempdrop sensor. Place the band on your upper arm and leave it on throughout the night. Remove once you are up for the day and sync with the Tempdrop app whenever convenient. Track your symptoms to verify ovulation and learn about your cycle phases. View the chart and interpret your results. Upgrade to premium for automatic interpretation! Tempdrop is all about supporting individuals connecting with their bodies. One of their goals is to support and make things more accessible while trying to conceive, rather than replacing existing methods. Tempdrop has generously offered our listeners 15% with code FFF15 at checkout! Click right here for the discount! These summer episodes will be shorter than our normal episodes and are meant to give little bites of information! We hope you love getting them weekly and be sure to follow us on Instagram and watch our podcast on Youtube! Click right here to catch up on all of our previous episodes on Youtube! You can also find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| Macros and TTC: What You Need To Know | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:22:23 | |
Welcome to another episode of our summer season! Host Sophia Pavia chats all about hitting your macronutrients goal while trying to conceive. Macronutrients are very important nutrients that your body needs to adequately ovulate and carry a healthy pregnancy. Macronutrients or macros for short include your protein intake, carbohydrate intake and fats.Sophia goes over what you should be aiming for when eating everyday and how to incorporate more of these important nutrients daily if you find yourself lacking in some areas. After listening to this episode you might find yourself needing to eat more fiber, or more protein. However, wherever you fall on hitting your goals this episode is here to help guide you! Thank you to our fabulous summer season sponsor Tempdrop! Both Caitlin and Sophia have used Tempdrop to track their ovulation with their wearable device! Tempdrop is easy to use and only takes a couple of steps to track and monitor your fertile window! Before you go to sleep, press the drop-shaped button to turn on your Tempdrop sensor. Place the band on your upper arm and leave it on throughout the night. Remove once you are up for the day and sync with the Tempdrop app whenever convenient. Track your symptoms to verify ovulation and learn about your cycle phases. View the chart and interpret your results. Upgrade to premium for automatic interpretation! Tempdrop is all about supporting individuals connecting with their bodies. One of their goals is to support and make things more accessible while trying to conceive, rather than replacing existing methods. Tempdrop has generously offered our listeners 15% with code FFF15 at checkout! Click right here for the discount! These summer episodes will be shorter than our normal episodes and are meant to give little bites of information! We hope you love getting them weekly and be sure to follow us on Instagram and watch our podcast on Youtube! Click right here to catch up on all of our previous episodes on Youtube! You can also find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| Can Cinnamon Help You Ovulate? | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:28:06 | |
Welcome to another episode of our summer season! Host Caitlin Johnson chats all about cinnamon and its benefits when trying to conceive. She goes over why it is so important to incorporate cinnamon into your diet especially if you have insulin resistance. Cinnamon is a powerful spice and very tasty and is packed full of so many benefits! It is an anti-inflammatory spice and there have been numerous studies going over the benefits of taking cinnamon everyday and seeing an improvement in menstruation, lowering inflammation and more! Caitlin also goes over how to incorporate cinnamon into your diet, new recipes to try, why you should start sprinkling cinnamon over your meals and so much more! Thank you to our fabulous summer season sponsor Tempdrop! Both Caitlin and Sophia have used Tempdrop to track their ovulation with their wearable device! Tempdrop is easy to use and only takes a couple of steps to track and monitor your fertile window! Before you go to sleep, press the drop-shaped button to turn on your Tempdrop sensor. Place the band on your upper arm and leave it on throughout the night. Remove once you are up for the day and sync with the Tempdrop app whenever convenient. Track your symptoms to verify ovulation and learn about your cycle phases. View the chart and interpret your results. Upgrade to premium for automatic interpretation! Tempdrop is all about supporting individuals connecting with their bodies. One of their goals is to support and make things more accessible while trying to conceive, rather than replacing existing methods. Tempdrop has generously offered our listeners 15% with code FFF15 at checkout! Click right here for the discount! These summer episodes will be shorter than our normal episodes and are meant to give little bites of information! We hope you love getting them weekly and be sure to follow us on Instagram and watch our podcast on Youtube! Click right here to catch up on all of our previous episodes on Youtube! You can also find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| The Most Underrated Fertility Support- Sleep | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:27:53 | |
Welcome to another episode of our summer season! Host Caitlin Johnson chats all about sleep support when trying to conceive. She goes over why it is so important to get enough sleep for your body. Whether that's seven hours, eight hours or nine she goes over why sleep is so important especially if you are struggling to conceive. Whether you have been trying to conceive for one month, six months or over a year, this episode is a great refresher on what she has seen as far as sleep support for fertility. Caitlin also goes over setting the right mood to fall asleep with changing your lights in the house, setting up a night time routine and focusing on healthy habits before bed! Thank you to our fabulous summer season sponsor Tempdrop! Both Caitlin and Sophia have used Tempdrop to track their ovulation with their wearable device! Tempdrop is easy to use and only takes a couple of steps to track and monitor your fertile window! Before you go to sleep, press the drop-shaped button to turn on your Tempdrop sensor. Place the band on your upper arm and leave it on throughout the night. Remove once you are up for the day and sync with the Tempdrop app whenever convenient. Track your symptoms to verify ovulation and learn about your cycle phases. View the chart and interpret your results. Upgrade to premium for automatic interpretation! Tempdrop is all about supporting individuals connecting with their bodies. One of their goals is to support and make things more accessible while trying to conceive, rather than replacing existing methods. Tempdrop has generously offered our listeners 15% with code FFF15 at checkout! Click right here for the discount! These summer episodes will be shorter than our normal episodes and are meant to give little bites of information! We hope you love getting them weekly and be sure to follow us on Instagram and watch our podcast on Youtube! Click right here to catch up on all of our previous episodes on Youtube! You can also find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| Can Stress of Overthinking Prevent Pregnancy? The Truth Behind the Relax and It Will Happen Trope | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:16:23 | |
Welcome to the another episode of our summer season! Host Sophia Pavia chats all about testing the saying "don't stress and you will get pregnant." She goes over why this phrase is harmful and how more often than not, relaxing won't cause make you pregnant when you have an underlining condition like PCOS or endometriosis. Whether you have been trying to conceive for one month, six months or over a year, this episode is a great refresher on what she has seen as far as stress impacting your chances of trying to conceive. Thank you to our fabulous summer season sponsor Tempdrop! Both Caitlin and Sophia have used Tempdrop to track their ovulation with their wearable device! Tempdrop is easy to use and only takes a couple of steps to track and monitor your fertile window! Before you go to sleep, press the drop-shaped button to turn on your Tempdrop sensor. Place the band on your upper arm and leave it on throughout the night. Remove once you are up for the day and sync with the Tempdrop app whenever convenient. Track your symptoms to verify ovulation and learn about your cycle phases. View the chart and interpret your results. Upgrade to premium for automatic interpretation! Tempdrop is all about supporting individuals connecting with their bodies. One of their goals is to support and make things more accessible while trying to conceive, rather than replacing existing methods. Tempdrop has generously offered our listeners 15% with code FFF15 at checkout! Click right here for the discount! These summer episodes will be shorter than our normal episodes and are meant to give little bites of information! We hope you love getting them weekly and be sure to follow us on Instagram and watch our podcast on Youtube! Click right here to catch up on all of our previous episodes on Youtube! You can also find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| To Test or NOT To Test - All About Home Pregnancy Tests | 04 Jul 2025 | 00:15:46 | |
Welcome to the first episode of our summer season! Host Sophia Pavia chats all about testing for pregnancy! She goes over when the best time to take a pregnancy test, what type of test she believes is best, why it's best to wait to test and so much more! Whether you have been trying to conceive for one month, six months or over a year, this episode is a great refresher on the best time to take that pregnancy test so you can get your big fat positive! These summer episodes will be shorter than our normal episodes and are meant to give little bites of information! We hope you love getting them weekly and be sure to follow us on Instagram and watch our podcast on Youtube! Click right here to catch up on all of our previous episodes on Youtube! You can also find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| PCOS Ovulation Induction - What Route is Right For You | 02 Jun 2025 | 01:19:52 | |
Welcome to the season four finale of Food Freedom and Fertility! Host Sophia Pavia and Caitlin Johnson speak about PCOS ovulation induction medication and what the research is showing. Caitlin talks about working with a client and meeting with Dr. Gary Levy with Fertility Cloud to go over her options on trying to conceive. Dr. Gary suggested to Caitlin's client to take both Letrozole and Clomid and Caitlin looked into the research! Not only is this episode full of valuable information on ovulation induction medications, how they work, the different ones you might be offered, but this episode goes over what medication might be the best fit for you! This episode is one you will want to listen to if you are interested in learning more about ovulation induction medication. If you have PCOS or if you don't have PCOS but have been offered these medications. Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| Acupuncture for Fertility with Emily Marson | 26 May 2025 | 01:37:14 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food Freedom and Fertility! Host Sophia Pavia and Caitlin Johnson speak with Emily Marson the founder and clinic director for Aphrodite Acupuncture. Aphrodite Fertility Acupuncture is a practice dedicated to helping women achieve their dream of pregnancy. They are highly skilled and knowledgeable in relevant eastern and western techniques so that you are always in good hands. She credits much of her patient’s success to combining the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine with modern, conventional biomedicine. You will find just what you need here, every step of the way. This episode is one you will want to listen to if you are interested in learning more about acupuncture, how it can help your fertility, what type of questions you should ask your acupuncturist and so much more! For more information about Emily and Aphrodite Fertility Acupuncture head to her website! Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| Ellen's Story: PCOS Diagnosis, Working with Caitlin, Medicated Cycle, Healthy Baby | 19 May 2025 | 01:29:28 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food Freedom and Fertility! Host Sophia Pavia and Caitlin Johnson speak with Ellen who worked with Caitlin during her trying to conceive journey. Ellen was diagnosed with PCOS when she was a young adult and quickly looked for answers. After she got married she and her husband started to try and after not having success she started working with Caitlin. Ellen cut back on work to decrease her stress, started eating more, began yoga, worked on her blood sugar balance and did one round of Letrozole to eventually become pregnant with her daughter! This episode is one you will want to listen to if you are at the beginning of your trying to conceive journey or have been in the trenches for awhile! Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| Sophia's Fertility Journey Update: Trying New Medications | 12 May 2025 | 01:19:20 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. In this episode hosts Sophia Pavia and Caitlin Johnson chat about Sophia's fibroid. She goes in depth about when she first discovered the fibroid, how it impacted her puberty years, how it impacted her pregnancies and what led to her having two abdominal surgeries so far. This episode Sophia talks about partnering up with Joy Wellness and taking medication to try and shrink her fibroid. Joy Wellness Partners has a mission to help you live longer, feel fully alive, and look fantastic—at every stage of life. They are honored to be your trusted partner in total health, offering a complete, personalized approach all under one roof. With over 100 years of combined expertise in functional, regenerative, and anti-aging medicine, their team is committed to helping your body do what it was designed to do: heal, restore, and thrive. Whether you’re focused on prevention, recovery, or full-body transformation, they are here to support you every step of the way. This episode is a great update to Sophia's Fertility journey. She chats about how she tried diet and lifestyle, tried abdominal surgeries, tried acupuncture and other interventions to try and shrink her fibroid and taking new medication is her next step. Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility | |||
| Preconception and Fertility When You Have Diabetes | 05 May 2025 | 01:13:37 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. In this episode hosts Sophia Pavia and Caitlin Johnson chat with Nikki Sahebghalam with Diabetes Digital about trying to conceive after you have a diabetes diagnosis. Nikki is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Nutrition Specialist here to help you feel your best from the inside out. She has spent most of her career as a dietitian in skilled nursing, eating disorder and addiction treatment, and outpatient counseling. However, she has always found the most fulfillment in the 1:1 counseling she gets to do with her patients. She has worked with individuals with a wide range of conditions including PCOS, pre-diabetes, and Hashimoto’s. While implementing sustainable behavior changes towards a healthier life, her clients also develop a loving relationship towards food, their body, and their mind. She knew she wanted to be a dietitian since high school, but after completing her undergraduate degree she felt unfulfilled from learning about nutrition only through the conventional lens and decided to continue her education in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. After receiving her Masters she decided to pursue a dual tract certification as a CNS and RDN. Sophia Caitlin and Nikki speak about the importance of eating a healthy diet, implementing lifestyle changes like walks, exercises and movement and working with a dietician if you have a diabetes diagnosis and are struggling to get pregnant. This episode is great for those who also receive a gestational diabetes diagnosis in pregnancy or those who are curious about blood sugar balance, have a pre-diabetes diagnosis or just want more information on trying to conceive! For more information about Nikki and ways to work with her head to Diabetes Digital's website. Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| OTC Progesterone with Alannah from Raena Health | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:54:07 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. In this episode host Sophia Pavia chats with Alannah with Raena Health about over the counter progesterone treatment to help women conceive. Raena strives to empower women with natural hormone solutions to live healthier, fuller Sophia and Alannah speak about the importance of testing progesterone and making sure you are making enough for a healthy cycle. Once pregnant progesterone can help keep you pregnant so knowing where you stand is very important. For more information about Raena and the services they offer head to their website! Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| Nutrition Tips for Heavy Periods | 21 Apr 2025 | 01:07:41 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. In this episode host Sophia Pavia chats about nutrition tips for those who suffer from heavy periods or those who may have suffered heavy blood loss. This can look like after having a baby and you are now in your postpartum period, after a major surgery and even those who suffer from PCOS and have long cycles or those who have endometriosis. Sophia breaks down what you should be eating while on your cycle of suffering from a lot of blood loss, what medications could be helpful and what to do if you suspect your bleeding is abnormal. Sophia also chats about her background with her most recent ectopic pregnancy and how diet, nutrition and lifestyle really helped her recovery. She also talks about the types of workouts you should be doing while on your period and the types of workouts you should be avoiding. This is a great episode and one you will not want to skip so have your notepads ready and feel free to take notes! Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| Bringing Fertility Treatments like IUI to Your Home with Alia Johnson | 14 Apr 2025 | 01:07:48 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin Johnson speaks with Alia Johnson! Alia takes tremendous pride in being called a midwife and feels very humbled to serve her community. Part of her life’s work is to support and empower those to make informed, evidence based decisions about their bodies. She feels that every individual needs something a little different during their health journey and she will happily cater to that. Her career in healthcare began as a certified nurse assistant in 2009 working in many acute care settings such as hospitals, psychiatric wards, long term rehabilitation facilities, and a maximum security prison. Along that journey she met a home birth midwife who invited Alia to her home group for midwives and that is where her interest for midwifery was sparked. After working in western / allopathic medicine she decided to make her dream of becoming a midwife a reality. She enrolled at The National College of Midwifery in 2013. Apprenticed for 3 years in her hometown of Redding, CA before relocating to Arroyo Grande, CA and finishing out the rest of her 5 year apprenticeship on the Central Coast. She was honored to have learned from 9 midwives in the course of her training. From there she obtained her Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) via the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) and also her Licensed Midwife (LM) from the California State Medical Board. After obtaining licensure in 2018, Kinship Midwifery was born. Caitlin and Alia have an in depth discussion on midwifery care at home and how Alia provides her clients different services like prenatal care, postnatal care and even fertility care. Alia offers couples in-home IUI services to those in need. For more information about Alia and the services she offers head to her website! Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| Fertility Red Flags: What You Need to Know About Your Cycle | 07 Apr 2025 | 01:12:26 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. In this episode hosts Caitlin and Sophia talk about red flags you need to be aware of about your cycle. Caitlin and Sophia walk you through a normal period / menstrual cycle and share green flags to be happy about but also red flags to be cautious about and possibly do more research. They chat, laugh and share valuable tips you need to know! Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| PCOS Fertility Medications You Might Be Offered | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:58:07 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. In this episode host Caitlin Johnson speaks about the first line approach to getting pregnant with PCOS when working with your OB. She goes over what your OB might advise you to do, what they can prescribe you, how the medication works and when you might need to go to a reproductive endocrinologist. Caitlin chats about why it is important to focus on your nutrition while seeking extra help to conceive from an OB or reproductive endocrinologist. Caitlin also urges listeners to reach out to her, Sophia or another infertility dietician to work on a nutrition plan as you undergo fertility treatment because it can greatly help the outcome of a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby! Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| Back to Basics: Cervical Mucus, Position and Tracking in General | 24 Mar 2025 | 01:38:32 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Hosts Caitlin and Sophia go all the way back to the basics and do an episode on how to track your fertility by knowing how to interpret your cervical mucus and cervical position. Caitlin explains why you might want to do this and have this data handy when trying to conceive and Sophia explains exactly how to accurately track your cervical position, why it is important to do it throughout your cycle and how it can be a key indicator of ovulation approaching. Both Sophia and Caitlin believe once you start tracking your cervical mucus it is hard to stop because it becomes second nature. This episode is very important especially if you want to take charge of your fertility and be in the driver seat knowing what your body is doing every month! Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| Be Brave Stay Hopeful | 17 Mar 2025 | 01:09:14 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. In this episode hosts Caitlin and Sophia talk about staying positive and not giving up when in the middle of infertility. They wanted to take a step back from their normal podcasting style and instead inspire listeners to be okay with working hard to become a mother. Both Caitlin and Sophia battled with infertility and know how difficult it is to be in the trenches. They want this episode to feel like a warm hug, or holding your best friend's hand during the hard times. They also chat about communication with your partner during the trying to conceive time and with yourself and with God. It's so easy to get lost in the trenches of listening to your doctor, OB or reproductive endocrinologist on what they say you should do to finally conceive. What they believe is listening to yourself first! It's important to know what you are comfortable with and what you are not comfortable with when speaking to your care provider and this episode goes over just that! Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) treatment with Lily Nichols | 10 Mar 2025 | 01:23:23 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin and Sophia bring on RD Lily Nichols, a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition, to talk about Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA). HA is a condition where you do not get your menstrual cycle because of a problem involving your hypothalamus. Lily, Caitlin and Sophia chat about the importance of eating enough for your body and your fertility. They have worked with many women who believe they are eating the right food but are actually deficient in meeting their protein, fat and fiber goals which contribute to them suffering from HA. Be sure to have your notepads ready, as this episode is a goldmine of wisdom that you won’t want to miss. Tune in to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to navigate your fertility journey with grace and clarity. Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| FullWell Fertility: Raising the Bar on Fertility Testing | 03 Mar 2025 | 01:25:45 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin Johnson speaks with Ayla Barmmer of FullWell. Ayla founded FullWell as an adjunct to her clinical practice at Boston Functional Nutrition because she wanted to make the evidence-based, effective, and high-quality supplement they created for their clients available to the rest of the world. After almost two decades working on thousands of complex fertility cases, she learned that no two are alike. In fact, fertility is arguably one of the most common yet perplexing health issues. The vast majority of people receive the most frustrating diagnosis of all: “unexplained infertility.” Popular medical interventions have notoriously poor success rates and often yield tremendous physical and emotional stress, not to mention the financial and relational impact. Ayla synthesized decades of findings, looking at the needs that have emerged from the most straightforward to the most complex cases. Her approach looks at the whole person, in the context of their environments, peeling back the layers until we grasp root issues. Over time, She has observed as many external and systemic causes of fertility issues as internal and specific concerns. For this reason, She believes in addressing the pursuit of fertility health as both an individual and collective need, carefully supporting a wide variety of inputs to build the optimal foundation for conception, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. This episode also speaks about FullWell coming out with fertility testing! A new test kit that will check your Vitamin D levels, TSH, AMH and more! Head to their website for more exciting details! Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| Back to Basics: BBT Edition | 24 Feb 2025 | 01:10:47 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Hosts Caitlin and Sophia go all the way back to the basics and do an episode on how to track your basal body temperature. Caitlin explains why you might want to do this and have this data handy when trying to conceive and Sophia explains exactly how to accurately track your basal body temperature (BBT) and the different methods you can use. The two of them go over wearables, inserts, brands and more! It's a good episode to listen to if you are just getting started on your fertility journey, have been at it for a while and need a refresher or just want to listen to another great episode full of tips! We hope you love it! Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| Fertility and Eating Disorders: What You Need to Know | 17 Feb 2025 | 01:11:03 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Sophia Pavia speaks with Jillian Lampert and Kezia Reeder with Accanto Health, the parent company of The Emily Program and Gather Behavioral Health. Jillian Lampert oversees the public affairs, communications, and public relations activities, including cultivating and maintaining industry relations, leading organizational advocacy and policy involvement, supporting public relations highlighting the organization’s role as an industry thought leader, and spearheading availability of key educational content available to the public and external providers. She is Co-Founder and President of the REDC, the national consortium representing eating disorders care focused on treatment standards, best practices, access to care, and collaborative research. She is also Treasurer of the Eating Disorders Coalition, a DC-based national organization for eating disorders policy and advocacy, and a Board Member of WithAll, a Minnesota-based organization that empowers eating disorder prevention and strengthens support for recovery. She holds an adjunct graduate faculty position in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota. Kezia Reeder is the Director of Clinical Operations at Accanto Health (with brands The Emily Program and Gather Behavioral Health), where she leads with compassion and expertise. Kezia became involved in the eating disorder field after struggling with, and recovering from, an eating disorder in college. As a mother to a young daughter, Kezia is driven by her desire to create a more supportive and inclusive environment for future generations. Combining her professional skills with her personal mission, she is a fierce advocate for eating disorders awareness and treatment, passionately working to improve client care and access. Sophia, Jillian and Kezia have an in depth discussion on eating disorders impacting your fertility, how to overcome it and ways to seek help. They also spoke about how having struggled with an eating disorder in your past does not mean you will automatically struggle trying to conceive. For more information about Accanto Health head to their website! Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| The Link Between Poor Sleep and PCOS | 10 Feb 2025 | 01:03:35 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin Johnson invites one of her interns to join her to chat about PCOS and sleep! This episode is a wealth of knowledge outlining why women with PCOS may suffer from poor sleep, sleep disturbances, insomnia and more! Intern Jenna Harry joins Caitlin sharing her experience getting diagnosed with PCOS, getting on birth control, advocating for her health with providers and so much more! You can find more episodes like this on the PCOS App! The PCOS App is an on-the-go resource for women with PCOS to find community, education, and tools to help them with their experience. Connect with others, share PCOS experiences, or ask questions on the social wall. Explore Caitlin’s podcast episodes, blog articles, or shop her amazon store. Paid Members can even access their course materials through the app wherever they are. Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| Broth for Baby Making with Alysa Seeland | 03 Feb 2025 | 01:31:46 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Hosts Caitlin and Sophia chat with Alysa Seeland, founder and CEO of FOND Bone Broth. Alysa is a mom of six boys who had a unique trying to conceive journey. It took her about three years to conceive her first which led her down a path to fixing her gut health, sourcing better quality ingredients to cook with and looking into regenerative farming practices. This episode is a great one if you are wanting to work on your nutrition without breaking the bank, making big changes to your diet or want to make healthier swaps in the kitchen! For more information about FOND Bone Broth head to their website! Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| Male Libido and Intimacy with Mark | 27 Jan 2025 | 01:23:10 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Hosts Caitlin and Sophia chat with Mark from Intimacy Evolution. Mark is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been running his own Private Practice for the past 8 years. He specializes in working with clients on building a better relationship with themselves in order to improve relationships with others. Improving & navigating intimate relationships can be difficult, but the feeling of deep connection to others can provide great satisfaction. He strives to help clients feel safe and be able to open up to others. This episode is a great one if you are wanting to work on your intimacy with your husband during your infertility journey. Mark, Sophia and Caitlin talk about normal marriage communication skills, areas men and women are different, how the different sexes handle stress and more. To work with Mark or for more information about his events with Intimacy Evolution head to their website.
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| Sophia's Ectopic Pregnancy Story Part 2 | 20 Jan 2025 | 00:56:22 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. This episode is a special two part release and in episode one Sophia speaks with Caitlin about her recent ectopic pregnancy. This is the second episode in the two-part series where Sophia talks about the aftermath of finding out her tube will need to be removed from the ectopic pregnancy, how the medicine has impacted her, how the surgery will impact her future fertility and more. Sophia and Caitlin chat about the importance of being there for one another in good times and bad and how their friendship has evolved over the years. This episode is one you will want to listen to especially if you have questions or concerns over what an ectopic pregnancy is and what type of care is offered in situations like this. Although this is a tough episode to listen to, Sophia keeps a positive outlook on her situation and walks away so thankful for her life. Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| Sophia's Ectopic Pregnancy Story Part 1 | 20 Jan 2025 | 01:06:18 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. This episode is a special two part release and in episode one Sophia speaks with Caitlin about her recent ectopic pregnancy. This is a glimpse into Sophia's personal life where she gets really personal about her faith, her family, her mental health, physical health and so much more. In this episode Sophia goes into great details about tracking her cycle, having a false positive pregnancy test, having abnormal bleeding, finding out she is pregnant, navigating pregnancy care in Southern California and eventually learning she is suffering from an ectopic pregnancy. This episode is extremely emotional and goes over the importance of having a strong community to lean on, trusting your gut, having faith and so much more. We hope you take something away from this episode and stay tuned for part two! Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| Evidence Based Birth on Due Dates with Dr. Dekker | 13 Jan 2025 | 01:14:13 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Hosts Caitlin and Sophia chat with Dr. Rebecca Dekker from Evidence Based Birth. Evidence Based Birth® was founded by Rebecca Dekker, a mother of 3 and registered nurse with her PhD, who got fed up with how the system treats birthing families. As a first-time mom, Dr. Dekker experienced birth trauma when she was separated from her newborn baby for three hours after giving birth. In contrast, she felt awed and empowered by the respectful and evidence based care she received at the home birth of her second child. After several years of writing at Evidence Based Birth® and working as a nursing professor and research scientist, Dr. Dekker found the courage to leave academia and focus on advocating for change full-time. Today, the Evidence Based Birth® Team has grown to include research scientists, birth workers, and advocates from around the world who are passionate about safe, respectful, evidence-based, and empowering care! For more information about Dr. Rebecca Dekker or Eveidence Based Birth head to her website!
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| Hot Gos: Caitlin and Sophia Spilling the Tea | 06 Jan 2025 | 01:16:12 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Hosts Caitlin and Sophia give an update about their personal life. Caitlin's father was recently diagnosed with cancer. Caitlin chats about how she is navigating this news and how thankful she is to have friends and family like Sophia who are praying for her dad. This episode also touches on hot topics like raw milk, the menstrual cycle, women healthcare practices and more. Because this episode was a bit heavy, Caitlin and Sophia are asking you to snap a pic of what you are cheersing to and tag us on instagram to be featured on our account. Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| Intermittent Fasting: What You Need to Know | 30 Dec 2024 | 00:56:29 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Hosts Caitlin and Sophia chat about intermittent fasting! This episode is one you will definitely want to listen to if you have heard about intermittent fasting and want to know if this will help you on your fertility journey. Both Caitlin and Sophia share the different types of intermittent fasting, why it can be helpful, how it can be harmful, when sto start and so much more! Be sure to have your notepads ready, as this episode is a goldmine of wisdom that you won't want to miss. Tune in to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to navigate your fertility journey with grace and clarity. Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| My Faith is Not for a Baby | 23 Dec 2024 | 01:21:07 | |
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin and Sophia chat with Phylicia Masonheimer. Phylicia is an author, speaker, and founder of Every Woman a Theologian. She lives on a small farm in northern Michigan with her husband, Josh, and their three children. This episode is one you will definitely want to listen to if you have struggled with your infertility and your faith. Caitlin Sophia and Phylicia dive deep into scripture, infertility struggles, way to support one another and more! For more information, blog post, classes and scripture break downs from Phylicia head to her website. Be sure to have your notepads ready, as this episode is a goldmine of wisdom that you won't want to miss. Tune in to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to navigate your fertility journey with grace and clarity. Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| Season Four Kick Off - Carnivore Diet & Pros and Cons to Ozempic | 16 Dec 2024 | 01:18:18 | |
Welcome to the season 4 season opener of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin and Sophia start season 4 talking about popular diet trends like the carnivore diet and takinf weight loss medications like Ozempic. This episode is one you will definitely want to listen to if you have heard about the Carnivore diet and want to learn more, interested in weight loss medications for your trying to conceive journey and more! Be sure to have your notepads ready, as this episode is a goldmine of wisdom that you won't want to miss. Tune in to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to navigate your fertility journey with grace and clarity. Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.
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| Rerelease: You are Pregnant, Now What: Birth Education Courses | 11 Dec 2024 | 01:10:09 | |
In this week’s episode of Food, Freedom and Fertility Sophia and Caitlin are back at with You are Pregnant, Now What: Birth Education Courses. Last week they guided you through the first steps of pregnancy and what things you should focus on but this week they break down the different types of birthing classes. Most people are familiar with or have seen in movies Lamaze classes… but in this podcast episode you will learn what to consider when considering what style of birth, you want. By knowing what kind of birth, you would like will help you choose your birthing classes. Hospitals all provide a basic class but those are designed to help you have a hospital birth and teaches you to be a good patient and explains hospital procedure. In addition to the hospital classes Sophia and Caitlin suggest looking into different midwife groups, doula collectives or birth centers for additional classes. They don’t suggest skipping the hospital class if you plan on having a hospital birth but additional classes will gift you with more knowledge for your labor and delivery. Sophia and Caitlin will also break down the different methods of birthing such as the Bradley Method, Hypno Birthing, Gentle Birthing, Christian Hypno Birthing, Birthing from Within, Pain Free Birth with Karen Welton (use code TTC for 10% off). Also, if you are 100% planning on a hosptial birth, Mommy Labor Nurse is a wonderful resource, you can find her on Instagram at mommy.labornurse. We hope this episode helps you choose a birthing class that is best suited for you, your partner and your new baby.
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| Rerelease: PCOS and Fertility: How to Approach Treatment | 04 Dec 2024 | 01:10:39 | |
PCOS is treatable! Here’s how to start:
Personal Baseline: What do your labs say? What symptoms are you dealing with? Have you had any imaging done? These are all the first things to start looking at when it comes to PCOS. It’s important to note that while Caitlin and Sophia love working with women with PCOS, and we have many years of experience, we are dietitians, not doctors. We don’t diagnose!
So what to do with nutrition:
Remember to check with your doc!! Some of these supplements can interact with medications or are contraindicated for certain medical issues.
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| Rerelease: Snack and Fridge Swaps | 27 Nov 2024 | 01:26:25 | |
This episode of food freedom and fertility is the 3rd installment of TCC friendly swaps! This week we jump into snack and fridge swaps and while we have some good ideas we want the listeners to know that you will need to expand your horizons for snacks because there isn’t always a 1 for 1 swap, but to remember it’s all about balance. It is ok to remember that if you love a snack… make room for it but also keep in mind how much you indulge on this treat. If it something you have daily make sure to see if you can make a more fertility friendly choice. If you need a little snack inspiration you can try organic grapes and sharp cheddar, berries, fruit with sunflower or other nut butter, you can also create your own trail mix with dark chocolate almonds and other nuts. Being prepared always help you make the best choices so having something prepared is always the goal however sometimes you just need that quick grab and go option and there are healthy items such as Beanie Bops that come in a variety of different flavored and spiced beans or a grass fed, low sugar jerky and the new wisps crackers are a great alternative to a chip! Having something you’ve thought about ahead of time and just having it ready It is also ok to indulge every so often during a period or other situation but remember to make sure you are making choices that fill your cup vs fill a void. When looking in your fridge condiments take up a lot of space and there is plenty of room to make better choices in this area. If you love a sweet salad, instead of choosing a creamy sweet dressing opt to use oil and or vinegar as the dressing but add fruit to your salad for the sweet craving. If you need more flavor options Primal Kitchen offers a healthy and clean option with a line full of different flavors. Eggs are a great snack option and the best version of an egg would be a pasteurized egg so that the chickens are getting all of those rich and healthy vitamins from the earth. Also remember to store those veggies and fruits where you can see them so you don’t waste them! The best place for a fruit or veggie is front and center! Freezer foods that Sophia and Caitlin keep stocked are frozen meets, organic berries, liver cubes (to drop into sauces) frozen soups, frozen veggies and a favorite Costco Bare Chicken nuggets which are a great Chick-Fil-A dupe! A tip for listeners is instead of focusing on a meal plan thing about your week more broadly and estimate for your life! Some days are busier than others, some days you feel more creative, and some days you just don’t want to cook at all! That’s why host, Sophia suggests to plan your week as follows:
Remember that you don’t have to be perfect and it is a process so allow yourself the grace to start transforming your healthy, fertility friendly lifestyle! | |||
| Rerelease: Periods and Fertility with Nicole Jardim | 20 Nov 2024 | 01:00:47 | |
This week’s episode of Food, Freedom and Fertility is all about your menstrual cycle! Since we are talking about the menstrual cycle we thought the best guest for that is Nicole Jardim
Nicole is a Certified Women’s Health Coach, writer, speaker, mentor, and the creator of Fix Your Period, a series of programs that empower women and menstruators to reclaim their hormone health using a method that combines evidence-based information with simplicity and sass.
Nicole and Sophia chat about a few key topics regarding your period and what it should or shouldn’t look like. One of the big things to look out for are signs from your body that could mean something. What could your period be telling you that you need to know for your fertility? Your period plays such an important role that recently, your menstrual cycle has been officially considered a vital sign.
Most women are always thinking about having a regular period which is important but another important regularity to consider is your ovulation. This episode Nicole and Sophia give some big tips on what regular periods and ovulation looks like.
Nicole shares some red flags to watch for in regards to your cycle and one of those is period pain which has been normalized by the media for many years. If your period pain is disrupting your life, it is problematic and you should dig deeper. Normal period pain would look like day before or day of, mild to moderate pain where minimal intervention such as a hot water bottle will take care of the discomfort.
The premenstrual phase is a good place to also take notice in what your body is trying to tell you. Spotting before your period is a sign that something could be going on. The good news is that sometimes it is not complicated to fix. Just remember to pay attention to your body and advocate for yourself. If you feel like something is not right because of one symptom or multiple, don’t waste time, take immediate action.
This episode is full of helpful and important information to help women determine what a ‘normal’ period should look like including topics such as period color, volume, pain, and duration. If after listening to this episode you still need guidance with your cycle please feel free to check out Nicole’s websites and other valuable resources in the link below.
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| Rerelease: Ovulation - What You Need to Know | 13 Nov 2024 | 01:15:34 | |
During this episode of Food Freedom and Fertility, hosts Sophia Pavia and Caitlin Johnson discuss details and important information regarding ovulation. As fertility specialists, Sophia and Caitlin receive tons of questions on ovulation. Today they will touch on the most common questions they receive about the subject. Our hosts will cover topics like: what is ovulation, ovulation timelines, ways to learn your body’s basic ovulation signals. The 3 big ovulation signs are:
The goal for this episode is to discuss the most common questions regarding ovulation and hopefully helps you understand a few things:
For more detailed information on ovulation please check out Sophia and Caitlin’s websites for online course information.
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| Rerelease: TTC Friendly Food and Grocery Swaps | 06 Nov 2024 | 01:02:34 | |
On this week’s episode of Food, Freedom and Fertility Caitlin and Sophia are talking about grocery swaps! During this “eat this… not that” episode to help with your fertility journey and overall health! Our hosts start off with organization tips on how to curate your shopping list to fit your life which will help you kick off a successful grocery store trip. They also discuss the EWG’s new list of dirty dozen and clean fifteen. They dive into how important it is to look into your pantry items that carry some of these items and keep that in consideration when you are shopping. They also want to remind you if your budget needs some cushion check out frozen organic fruits and veggies for a healthy and budget friendly substitute.
Sophia and Caitlin tour their kitchens and discuss the good and the not so good options such as which type of oils you should use for cooking and the reason behind it. They also suggest that cooking with fats such as butter, tao, good lard, chicken fat, duck fat are excellent options. If you are used to using Pam spray a good alternative is to swap it out for a spray bottle like a Misto Sprayer and put oil in it. You could also swap your Pam spray for olive oil or avocado spray instead. They also suggest using an actual maple syrup and not something like Log Cabin. Real maple syrup can taste different and may be an adjustment but if you are eating oils or syrup everyday it is best for your overall health.
Other key foods of concern to find healthy alternatives would be your Teas and Coffee. You want to be sure that your tea and coffee are “Fair Trade”. Nut butters are another big flavor switch but totally worth it since most non-organic nut butters are palm oil aka processed seed oil and sugar. Speaking of nuts… it is a good idea to make your own trail mix so that you can include quality ingredients with healthier ratios and variety.
For those of you who have comfort foods and childhood memories of things like hamburger helper and rideroni… their are copycat recipes on the web that you can make from home that are similar to the original product but you will need to plan ahead so these aren’t default options for when you are in need of something quick! Canned goods are another good item to have on hand for quick meal ideas. When you are buying canned goods you want to look at what the cans are lined with and made of. You want a Bisphenal free can: may not last as long but less toxic. Canned foods can be helpful in adding fiber, protein, vegetables to meals that take less work. But you want to make sure you are buying cans with a safer lining. Glass jars are great for tomato products or other products. Boxed products may be a good alternative.
This episode also covers important info on choosing a good pasta option, flours, bone broth, cereals and much more! As always moderation is important. So keep that in mind that if you stray from the BEST option sometimes that is ok! | |||