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Woven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 201: Why is Creighton better than basal body temp or others? (Listener Question)In today's episode, Caitlin answers a question submitted by one of our listeners: Why is the Creighton Model System more useful than basal body temperature based methods? She gives an overview of the main differences between the methods, including the reproductive biomarkers observed and the different information they provide, as well as the unique benefits of the cervical-mucus only fertility appreciation method, the Creighton Model System. If you're trying to decide which fertility awareness method to use for women's health care or natural family planning use, this episode is designed for you! If you're curious ab...
2026-01-0915 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 197: Natural Birth Control for the Postpartum Season, with Laura DucoteAfter you deliver a baby, the hormonal changes don't stop. For many women, navigating those postpartum months is challenging on its own, but add in the daunting return of fertility and things can feel overwhelming. How can we approach these unique seasons? What are our options? Is there any way to know whether or not we're fertile before the first period returns? In this episode, Caitlin chats with NaProTechnology trained Family Nurse Practitioner, Laura Ducote, to discuss the influence of fear during these postpartum months and ways to educate and empower yourself to plan your family naturally and confidently--even...
2025-12-1219 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 194: Crafting your Women's Health Dream Team, with Chiara EstesWhen it comes to women's health, why could you possibly need more than an OBGYN?? Well, there are a few reasons! In today's episode, I sit down with Registered Dietitian and Woven friend, Chiara Estes (no relation), to discuss the importance of your own personal "dream team" when addressing your reproductive health as a whole. We even talk through several mutual clients and how our different specialties worked together to provide demonstrable change for them. This episode was FUN and I think you'll enjoy the behind-the-scenes look at women's health from a broader, more empowering perspective....
2025-11-2118 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 184: Learning to Thrive When Unexpectedly Childless, with Elizabeth Tiglau-GussGuest, Elizabeth Tiglau-Guss, opens her heart to us in today's episode to share about her fertility journey. After marrying her husband later in life, they pursued assisted reproductive technology and adoption, but ultimately remained childless. She shares the grief of her journey and how they've come to the point where they feel they are thriving instead of merely surviving. We appreciate Elizabeth's honesty and willingness to share on the show! Caitlin had the privilege of being on Elizabeth's podcast, By Chance Avenue: Redefining Life Without Children on 4. 8. 25. NOTE: Appropriate for all audiences but does include conv...
2025-09-1218 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 180: Preventing Period Shame in Young Girls with Dr. Julia SaduskyHere at Woven Well, we are all about empowering women — but what about young girls? Absolutely! In today’s episode, host Caitlin Estes chats with Dr. Julia Sadusky about how to talk to young girls about puberty, periods, and sexuality. We talk about how to have early conversations (and how early to start them), what to cover vs not cover, and how conversations with trusted women can build confidence, normalize periods, improve body image, and empower young girls to embrace God’s design for their bodies! We also talk about some parenting resources provided by Dr. Julia. NOTE...
2025-08-1519 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 177: 5 hacks to balance hormones fast, with Dr. Kela SmithWhen it comes to balancing reproductive hormones, it’s hard to know where to start. There are so many things that impact our women’s health and wellness. I’ve invited Dr. Kela Smith, a holistic integrative fertility and hormone doctor, to share 5 effective strategies for balancing women's hormones. Dr. Kela shares her personal journey with infertility and the foundational principles she developed to help women achieve hormonal balance.. We discuss her top 5 suggestions, her unique “puzzle method” for addressing underlying health issues, and the importance of honoring the whole person (and not just their physical health). This is the perfec...
2025-07-2516 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 175: Gut health, blood sugar, and hormone balance, with Rita Johnson, NTPDid you know that gut health and blood sugar affect your reproductive hormones? Did you know that Creighton model cycle charting can point to digestive health issues and glucose/insulin irregularities? Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Rita Johnson, packs this episode full of stories, explanations, and practical tips that help us all notice the connection and prioritize our health through the things we eat each day. You will love hearing from her! NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. Guest Bio: Rita Johnson is a wife and mother to 5, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, an...
2025-07-1119 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 170: Estrogen’s major impact on physical strength and long term health, with Laura DucoteWe tend to think of women's health as it relates to getting pregnant, not physical health or even health later on in life, but Caitlin and Laura sit down to discuss how estrogen impacts everything from bone health to cognitive function, and why it's vital for both reproductive and overall well-being. We talk about natural ways to improve estrogen levels (like weight-bearing exercises) and how maintaining healthy estrogen levels can protect us well into our later years. Whether you're in your 20s or approaching menopause, this episode offers valuable information on how to support your health through every stage...
2025-06-0618 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp.168: Mental + emotional changes on birth control that are not okay, with GraceWe're told birth control is safe and effective and side effects should be temporary, but what happens when that's not our experience? How can we know what's a side effect from birth control vs unrelated? Doctors often evaluate physical side effects like bleeding or cramping, but mental and emotional side effects are just as important to our quality of life! Today Caitlin and Grace chat about the mental and emotional side effects she and others have experienced on birth control. NOTE: This episode is appropriate for most audiences, but does reference libido. Gu...
2025-05-2319 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 166: How balancing minerals transforms your period and fertility, with Tori BlackWhen thinking about women's health, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. Tori Black is a Hair & Tissue Mineral Analysis tech who helps her clients focus on the foundational aspects of our body's building blocks, which affect every system of our bodies. In this episode, she talks about what HTMA is, how it can help prioritize where to begin, and what it can reveal. GUEST BIO: Tori is a registered nurse, Mercier Therapist, and fertility coach with a passion for helping couples struggling with unexplained infertility find answers and proven strategies to...
2025-05-0919 min
The Hormone Puzzle Podcast - Learn How to Solve Your Infertility Puzzle to Get and Stay PregnantHow Fertility Awareness/Creighton May Be the Key to Resolving Infertility with Caitlin EstesIn episode #367 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Caitlin Estes, talks about How Fertility Awareness/Creighton May Be the Key to Resolving Infertility. More about Caitlin: Caitlin has used the Creighton system for over 12 years and has taught Creighton for 8 of those years. She's reached the highest level of education in her field as a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner & leads a recognized FertilityCare Center of Excellence. She is passionate about women's health and God's presence in it. Like you, she believes that each woman deserves to understand her body and her fertility. She...
2025-04-1533 min
By Chance Avenue - Sacred Conversations Around Being Childless, by Chance51. The Unexpected Healing Power of Fertility Awareness for Childless Women With Caitlin EstesIn this deeply moving episode, Elizabeth sits down with fertility care practitioner and founder of Woven Natural Fertility Care, Caitlin Estes With a master of divinity and years of experience supporting women, Caitlin shares her heartfelt approach to understanding and honoring a woman’s cycle—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.This conversation touches on infertility, grief, hormonal imbalance, and the quiet courage it takes to move forward without children. Caitlyn’s compassionate wisdom offers a gentle reminder: You are worthy of healing, care, and joy—no matter where you are on your journey.Caitlin Estes is a Certif...
2025-04-0858 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 156: Using DHEA to naturally increase hormones & fertility, with Laura DucoteDHEA is a bit of a secret weapon when dealing with estrogen and progesterone deficiency. If you're looking to naturally boost your fertility, you need to know about this supplement. But don't begin taking it without guidance! In today's episode, Caitlin talks with a good friend of the show, Nurse Practitioner and FCP, Laura Ducote, about DHEA and the role it can play in improving hormone balance and fertility. NOTE: While this episode does briefly refer to marital intimacy and libido, it should be appropriate for most audiences.Ways to connect and w...
2025-02-2819 min
FRUITFUL FERTILITY CO | Christian TTC & Holistic FertilityEp 76 | Why you need to consider fertility awareness: with Caitlin EstesI’m joined by Caitlin Estes, a certified fertility awareness educator, to break down how tracking your cycle can help you conceive naturally—without the stress or guesswork. We will chat about:
- what method Caitlin uses and why
- why it's a good idea to use fertility awareness methods before considering IVF
- one of the most common reproductive issues Caitlin sees with her clients
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2025-02-1031 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 153: How Theology of the Body can help you discern when to have a baby, with Jen SettleCaitlin welcomes Director of Ongoing Spiritual Formation, Jen Settle, back to the show to discuss the complexities of family planning and the discernment process couples face when considering pregnancy. Family planning isn't easy, but you're not alone! In this episode, Caitlin and Jen explore serious reasons for avoiding pregnancy, the weight of bringing new life into the world, and practical discernment practices that can help couples navigate these family planning decisions. NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.Chapters00:00 The Journey of Family Growth05:10 The Weight of Discernment in Parenthood11:41 Understanding S...
2025-02-0719 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp.152: Do PCOS cycles work with fertility awareness methods?PCOS can cause irregular cycles, hormone imbalances, and more. Doesn't this make it impossible to work with fertility awareness methods or for natural family planning? This is a question our host, Certified FertilityCare Practitioner, Caitlin Estes, gets quite a bit -- so today, she's talking about PCOS and natural family planning! Listen here or watch on our YouTube channel: @wovenfertility Understanding Natural Family Planning & PCOSCommon Struggles & failed attemptsA Tailored Approach to PCOSUnique benefits to fertility awareness methods for PCOSNOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. Other Relevant Episodes: Ep.142: Cervical Mucus for F...
2025-01-3113 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 149: Fertility Journey Transformation with the Creighton System, Callie & Josiah's storyThese client story episodes are the real deal. There is nothing like hearing from REAL couples, like Callie and Josiah, to hear what the process was like and how it transformed their fertility journey. Here's just a sneak peek of what you'll hear in this episode below. Don't miss it! How their Christian faith inspired them to look into fertility awarenessRefreshing alternatives to band aid approach to reproductive health treatmentsThe role of sexual intimacy and a husband's perspective on natural family planningTrying to conceive and knowing when to test and how to advocate during early pregnancy Respecting women an...
2025-01-1019 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp.145: Radically different approach to infertility - Lindsey & Dan's StoryLindsey and Dan felt sick at how they and their bodies were treated during their struggle with infertility. They felt they were being sold hope that couldn't be promised, by doctors who told them they had no answers. The entire journey didn't sit right with them, so they went looking for other avenues. Along the journey, they discovered an approach to fertility that was natural, cooperative, faithful, and left them feeling peaceful. Listen to Lindsey and Dan as they share their vulnerable story of growing their family, submitting their fertility to God, and finally feeling knowledgable and at peace.
2024-12-1320 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 135: Can I trust Natural Birth Control?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...
2024-09-0612 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 127: Hope for Southern Baptists with InfertilityIn June 2024, the Southern Baptist Convention voted on a resolution to formally condemn the use of IVF based primarily on the destruction of embryos. The SBC is one of the most pro-life denominations who emphasize the sanctity of life, and issues related to embryos are close to them. But what about the women and couples who want to honor the moral/ethical concerns with IVF but are struggling to conceive a pregnancy? There is hope for these couples! Certified FertilityCare Practitioner, Caitlin Estes, breaks down the approach of IVF and contrasts it with other available infertility treatment approaches that...
2024-07-1214 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp.120: All About ProgesteroneProgesterone is an incredibly vital reproductive hormone that's responsible for many aspects of overall health. When it's not doing what it should be, it stands out! Issues like PMS/PMDD, implantation failure, early miscarriage, and postpartum depression can all be due to low progesterone! In order to address these issues at their source, it's best to first learn as much as we can about Progesterone. Today's episode shares a great introduction, including what it is, how it functions, how to tell if it may be low, and the process in diagnosis and treatment. You'll even learn about bioidentical progesterone...
2024-04-1913 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp.119: Fertility Tests that shouldn't be skipped! with Dr. Sarah Pederson, OBGYNDr. Sarah Pederson joins us to talk about fertility tests that are often ignored in traditional approaches to women's health, but are key to getting to the root cause of issues related to women's health. We started off the episode talking about issues related to infertility, but quickly came to the conclusion that these tests were not only beneficial when trying to get pregnant, but for all women's reproductive health -- regardless of pregnancy goal, marital status, etc! Dr. Pederson talks about her holistic approach to women's health and her many tools that she utilizes to diagnose a...
2024-04-1219 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 113: Inflammation's Impact on Women's Health & Fertility, with Chiara Estes, RDDoes inflammation really matter? Does it make that big of a difference? Registered Dietitian, Chiara Estes (no relation), shares how inflammation impacts, not only our overall health, but our reproductive system. This episode reviews what causes inflammation, what role diet really plays, signs that chronic inflammation may be affecting you, and even ways to improve it -- and how you'll feel afterward! Chiara gives a well balanced approach that doesn't forbid donuts or fried foods, but puts them in a context of their possible impact on chronic inflammation. This incredibly helpful interview is worth a listen for those who...
2024-03-0119 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 110: Should we have a/nother child?How do you know when it's the right time to have a(nother) child? What things should you consider before trying to conceive? How can you talk about it with your spouse? But, especially for Christian couples, how do we invite God into the process? When looking for ways to know when to have a baby, consider the delicate balance between family planning and being open to life. These are the things we explore together in today's episode, and I can't wait for you to join the conversation! We're talking about what it means to be "open...
2024-02-0918 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 107: Reproductive Immunology & Pregnancy Loss, with Dr. Cynthia MangubatPregnancy loss is devastating, and not having answers for why it happens makes a heartbreaking reality even more painful. Dr. Mangubat joins us to share the different categories of miscarriage and more information on one of the less discussed areas: reproductive immunology. Dr. Mangubat studied at Rosalind Franklin University RI clinic under Dr. Kwak Kim, and shares how our immunological system could cause miscarriages, and who may be at risk. NOTE: This episode does discuss the topic of pregnancy loss. SHOW NOTES: Ep. 26: Miscarriage 101 - Common CausesEp. 36: Advocating in the Dr.'s...
2024-01-1919 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 106: Creighton vs. NaProTechnology - What are they?What is the Creighton Model System? What is NaProTechnology? If you're looking into restorative reproductive healthcare, you may have stumbled upon these terms and wondered what they are, how they relate, and how they may help you. This episode gives an overview of both, and explains their different services to women and couples. When you are looking for ways to get off of birth control or searching for IVF alternatives, Creighton and NaProTechnology will be at the top of the list as helpful resources. This episode shares how they can help with both, along with the history of both...
2024-01-1213 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 105: Client Story - Maci (Patient Advocacy)I love the wide variety of clients who work with Woven Natural Fertility Care. Maci began learning the Creighton Method with us this year, and she's shared a bit about how becoming disabled & chronically ill has inspired a passion to share knowledge and empowerment with other women. Well, we are 100% on board with that! So we invited her to share some of what she's learned about patient advocacy with our listeners. I know you'll love her heart and her tips! NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences. SHOW NOTES: Free Download: Advocating in...
2024-01-0517 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 104: The Fertility Resolutions You NeedDo we need resolutions? Not really. But we do need to live with thoughtful intention about what our lives and daily actions proclaim to the world. What do our habits and practices related to our fertility proclaim? Today's episode explores ways we can proclaim the goodness of God through even our fertility in 2024! I hope you'll enjoy this short episode and find it helpful! Thanks for making 2023 a great year for Woven Well! Appreciate this podcast? Take a moment to give us a 5 star review wherever you listen to our podcast! NOTE: This episode is...
2023-12-2911 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 103: Embracing FertilityOur unique fertility has so many amazing gifts for us! But when do we ever hear about that? We think of fertility as a tool to get us what we want (whether that's pain free cycles, a healthy pregnancy, or the lack thereof!), but does it have more to offer? Today's episode shares some of the amazing things about fertility that we need to embrace -- including the first step to seeing fertility differently, and why how we see it really matters. I hope you'll enjoy this episode! Appreciate this podcast? Take a moment to give us...
2023-12-2217 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp.102: Client Story - Rebecca (Secondary Infertility)Reproductive health issues can be unexpected. For Rebecca, she was shocked to have trouble conceiving again after success on the first try with her firstborn. But what was even more frustrating was the lack of concern or attention she received from her local OB. Rebecca felt unheard, stuck, and powerless; She knew something was off, but didn't know how to move forward. Then, a friend connected her with Woven. Listen to Rebecca story of God's faithfulness, care, and provision during a difficult season of her life. Appreciate this podcast? Take a moment to give us a...
2023-12-1519 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 101: Medical Trauma in Fertility with Rebecca Henderson, LCSWFertility can be traumatic. We sometimes hesitate to acknowledge it, but guest Rebecca Henderson shares just how a challenging struggle (of any kind) with fertility can stick with us and cause pain and distress. She shares examples of traumatic events related to fertility, what makes them so difficult mentally/emotionally, and steps we can take to seek support and consolation. This is an episode for every woman! Appreciate this podcast? Take a moment to give us a 5 star review wherever you listen to our podcast! NOTE: This episode discusses fertility situations that could be traumatic...
2023-12-0819 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 100: Q&A with Host, CaitlinWe're celebrating 100 episodes!!! Thank you for supporting this show for the past 100 episodes -- to thank YOU for listening to the show faithfully over the past 100 episodes, we're doing a Q&A episode to answer some of your most common questions! Over the last few weeks, we had question boxes open on Instagram and we pulled some questions to dive into today, plus we share details on our brand new program, the Women's Health Pilgrimage! Applications are open through December 20th! Appreciate this podcast? Take a moment to give us a 5 star review wherever you listen to...
2023-12-0119 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 99: Client Story - Anna (Infertility: Update)Last year we interviewed Anna and she shared her experience of infertility. Since then, she's continued to investigate and treat underlying reproductive issues with the help of Creighton and NaProTechnology medical professionals, and she came on to share her update one year later. Thanks for sharing your story, Anna! HEY! While I have you -- we are on the COUNTDOWN to episode 100!! This episode will be a Q&A with listener submitted questions. To submit your question, you can email it to hello@wovenfertility.com or DM @wovenfertility! Your question may be selected! (And you can let...
2023-11-2419 min
Purpose Beyond MotherhoodImproving Reproductive Health: Exploring the Creighton Method with Caitlin EstesCaitlin Estes is the Owner and Certified FertilityCare Practitioner at Woven Natural Fertility Care. After completing her Master of Divinity degree, God opened her eyes to women’s needs in the area of fertility. She began supporting women in 2017 and soon achieved the highest level of training in her field as a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner. She's passionate about women’s health and God’s presence in it.Like you, Caitlin believes that each woman deserves to understand her body and her fertility and to be honored and respected in the process. When she’s not work...
2023-11-2036 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 98: Why don't I have a period?If you're not having a period, it can feel like a mystery as to why (and not the fun kind, either). There are lots of possibilities, but this episode helps lay the groundwork for finding out why. We talk about the differences between irregular cycles and no cycles at all, when it's normal vs abnormal to not have a period, what causes cycles to stop (or never get started), and what common advice by doctors may not be all that helpful. Plus, all the fancy terms you never knew you needed in today's episode. HEY...
2023-11-1715 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 97: Ovarian Cysts, with Dr. Naomi Whittaker, MD, CFCMCOvarian cysts are the worst! Not only are they sometimes painful, they are confusing. There are so many different kinds, and while some are benign and easy to treat, others point toward Ovarian cancer. If you have ovarian cysts, you need to connect with a restorative OBGYN, like Dr. Whittaker, who values your experience and wants to not only treat your cysts, but work to prevent them! While Dr. Whittaker wasn't able to go through all the different kinds of cysts in this one episode, she does cover what cysts are, what's normal vs. abnormal, how you can treat t...
2023-11-1019 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 96: Theological Considerations with IVFIf you're considering IVF, you've been down a difficult road. There are so many things to consider as you discern your next steps. For Christians, some of those considerations will be theological. Artificial Reproductive Technologies offer so many options, but how do we discern which direction God is leading? At listener's request, this episode shares a few theological considerations for IVF to help get the conversation started. Ideally, these conversations would then continue within trusted relationships and communities in your life (spouse, family, church, etc). If you are walking through infertility or pregnancy loss, you are not alone! Woven...
2023-11-0319 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp. 95: Benefits of Pregnancy Resource Centers for all, with Sarah (RN)Do you know how a Pregnancy Resource Center can help you right now? I thought I knew about them, but I had no clue all the incredible things they do for their communities! Sarah, an RN at a local Pregnancy Resource Center, shares all about the resources available to any woman of reproductive years -- no questions asked! These Centers have incredible resources and are completely, totally, 100% free! I know you'll enjoy hearing from Sarah about how they are serving the community, and how they may help you! NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all...
2023-10-2717 min