Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

While cycle charting is for every woman, some women experience medical or hormonal conditions that seem to prevent them from participating. Anna shares her story of feeling disqualified from fertility awareness options and how her interaction with this podcast and Woven Natural Fertility Care radically transformed her relationship with her body, her cycles, and her health journey. We're grateful to Anna for sharing her story! 

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.

GUEST BIO:  Anna was born and raised in Colorado in an era when boredom was best kept at bay by playing outside with her 5 siblings. She enjoys being outside to this day. Hiking and gardening with her husband (Zach) ranks high on her favorite activities. The threw-line in her career arch is a desire to be helpful and to see people flourish. This led her to complete her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Colorado Christian University and her most recent adventure as a FertilityCare Practitioner Intern. 

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To connect with Anna, find her on instagram @cyclesleuth or Facebook (Anna Kiser)
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Switching to Natural Birth Control of some type -- like fertility awareness methods or natural family planning -- can feel really scary. How effective is natural family planning anyway? What if it doesn't work? These are fair and valid questions that every woman/couple should ask as they figure out the best option for them. But the great news is that certain forms of natural birth control, like the Creighton Model System, are incredibly effective -- 99.5% for avoiding pregnancy! -- which is higher than hormonal birth control. Still, it can feel scary to trust anything to plan your family in the timeline you'd like. Today's episode talks about this directly, as Caitlin explores how one couple's experience speaks to the reality many couples face: when it comes to family planning, who/what should we really trust? We'll explore the role our faith plays in these important questions and how to know when you can trust in your family planning. 

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.

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Episodes about Creighton Model System:
Fertility Method of Choice: Creighton
Can I really use Creighton myself??
Creighton vs. NaProTechnology: What's the difference?
Choosing a Natural Family Planning Method

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We are big fans of NaProTechnology at Woven Well, because this unique approach investigates the root causes of reproductive health concerns like PCOS, PMS, Luteal Phase defect, and endometriosis. For many women, this restorative approach is all they need to finally get some answers and individualized care. But there are some who still have a "missing piece." This was how Dr. Melissa Weidert felt as she served a NaProTechnology OBGYN and surgeon. She loved NaPro, but knew she needed a complementary education to provide to some of her patients who still struggled. Now, she's opened her integrative health clinic and provides holistic reproductive care and fertility treatments to men and women. Utilizing hormonal panels, HTMA, bio resonance testing, mold and parasite investigation, and more, she seeks the root causes of reproductive health concerns and addresses them at their core. She joins us today to talk about this approach and how it serves men and women with reproductive health issues.

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.

GUEST BIO:
Dr. Melissa Weidert officially launched her virtual medical practice, Fiat Fertility & Wellness, in the Fall of 2023 after many years in restorative reproductive medicine. She has a strong passion for NaProTECHNOLOGY and trained as a NaPro surgeon. Combining this knowledge with functional medicine and holistic health practices allows her to walk alongside women, men, and couples on their unique health journeys. She lives with her husband and son and is a proud Wisconsinite who enjoys the outdoors, strong coffee, and quality conversations. You can find her soaking in the sun rays, working the soil into a new garden, and taking time to be present with those she loves.     

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Fiat Fertility & Wellness virtually serves patients in TX and PA.
@drmelweidert

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It can be intimidating to ask questions of your doctors - after all, they're the experts! But you have something vitally important to contribute to your time together.  Today's episode talks about why your questions and contribution are critical, how to ask good questions, and tips for getting the most out of your appointment - all while respecting the hard work and education of our medical providers. 

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. 

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Today we hear from long time clients, Rachel + Evan, who began using the Creighton system in preparation for marriage back in 2018. Both Rachel and Evan were skeptical about Creighton's effectiveness and hesitant about using it for family planning. Listen as they share their honest thoughts on Creighton, both when they got started and now after 4 years of use to avoid pregnancy!

NOTE: This episode includes the word "sex," but may be appropriate for all audiences.

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WANT TO JOIN THE WOVEN COMMUNITY? Welcome in! We hold monthly Introductory Sessions to give you an overview of how your body works and how Creighton works with your body to help you naturally plan your family and educate yourself on your body's health. You can register for the next online session at wovenfertility.com/join-us. We would love for you to join us!

Referenced episodes:
Ep. 2: Fertility Method of Choice: Creighton
Ep. 31: The Napro Difference with Laura Ducote, F-NP, CFCP

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Last month,  we discussed why we should think theologically about our bodies. Now we're beginning to do just that, and our first topic was voted on by our Instagram followers @wovenfertility: contraception. Its use is largely accepted among Christians, but that doesn't mean that Christians don't have hesitations and questions. Today we take a first look at why that may be.

NOTE: This episode makes frequent mention of the words "sex" and "intercourse" and may not be appropriate for all audiences.

Episode 29: Should we think theologically about our fertility? with Dr. Cameron Jorgenson is a great precursor to today's episode!

Show references:
Genesis 1:27-28, 2:24, 38
Deuteronomy 25:5-6
Psalm 113:9, 127:3-5,
Matthew 18:2-6, 18:10
Mark 9:36-37, 10:13-16
Ephesians 5:31-32
Ethics by Bonhoeffer, 175-176, 207-211
Theology of the Body for Beginners, by Chris West
John Piper, What is your stance on married couples using birth control pills?

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Excited to share another client story with you, and today it's with a long time Woven client, Anna. She just graduated from college, but has been charting with the Creighton method since 2015! She shares her story of beginning to chart at age 14 and how that early start has affected her perspective on her reproductive health, then and now. Her biggest message? Understanding your body is NOT just for fertility!

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all ages.

Need support finding a medical provider who will validate your  concerns? We recommend a Napro provider, and would love to connect you with one in your area. You can contact us for a list through wovenfertility.com.

Are you a single woman interested in learning more about your cycle health? We offer cycle charting through the Creighton system to all women! You can attend one of our online, group Introductory Sessions that's available each month by registering at wovenfertility.com/join-us!

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Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care:

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This episode is for all the teen girls out there (or those who love them)! Cycle issues in teens are often swept under the rug. Teens are told to just wait until they get older and things will resolve, or - if you don't want to deal with it - you can use hormonal contraception to mask the symptoms. But teens deserve better than this. Today we talk about 5 teen cycle issues that you should NOT ignore!

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all ages. It does mention the word blood.

Need support finding a medical provider who will validate your teen's concerns? We recommend a Napro provider, and would love to connect you with one in your area. You can contact us for a list through wovenfertility.com.

Are you a teen and interested in learning more about your cycle health? We offer cycle charting through the Creighton system to teens! You can attend one of our online, group Introductory Sessions that's available each month by registering at wovenfertility.com/join-us!

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We've talked a lot about Naprotechnology, a reproductive signs that respects how the body was designed to function and seeks to restore that function. But there's nothing like hearing about it directly from a Medical Consultant! Today we talk with Laura Ducote, F-NP, CFCP, who discusses her calling to the napro philosophy, the differences in approaches, and what you can expect when you go to see a Napro medical provider.

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.

If you'd like to work with Laura or her clinic, you can schedule an appointment through rhmgyn.com and requesting Laura.

The restorative, procreative approach of Napro or Naprotechnology utilizes Creighton charting to observe, identify, and diagnose underlying reproductive health conditions. If you'd like to begin charting with Creighton, you're welcome to join us! We have a no-commitment, online, group Introductory Session available for you to join each month. You can register at wovenfertility.com/join-us! 

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We've all heard things about our fertility that we're shocked to later find out are FALSE! But how do we know they're not true? When you hear something over and over again, you tend to believe it. That's why we're doing a Fertility "Myth Buster" episode today to bust some of the most common myths I hear. Have other myths you'd like busted? Send them to us @wovenwellpodcast! They may be on the next Fertility Myths episode!

Today, we tackle:
1. Women ovulate on day 14.
2. A monthly bleed means all is well.
3. One day of heavy cramping is normal.
4. You can't get pregnant during your period.
5. There is a "magic" day to get pregnant.

NOTE: This episode includes the word "intercourse" and refers to timing in order to conceive a pregnancy.

Want to continue debunking these myths with your personal fertility? Join us for our next Introductory Session to learn the Creighton System! You can work with Caitlin directly to understand the signs your body is giving you of reproductive health and fertility. You can register here!

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Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care:

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• Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility
  
  

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