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Open to Life16 | Keeping It Real About NFP: The NFP Conversation You're Not Having—But Should Be with Emily Frase of Total Whine and FAbM BaseIn this episode of the Open to Life podcast, Melanie Salazar speaks with Emily Frase, co-founder of FAbM Base, a nonprofit organization focused on making fertility education accessible and authentic. They discuss the founding of FAbM Base, the importance of understanding women's health, and the challenges of navigating NFP (Natural Family Planning) and secondary infertility. Emily shares her personal experiences with unexpected pregnancies and the journey of rebuilding trust in God. The conversation emphasizes the need for honesty in discussing the struggles of fertility awareness and the intersection of science and real life. Emily also shares future plans for...
2025-08-0142 min
At Home With Jim and JoyMary Bruno, Pt. 2Jim and Joy continue their conversation with Mary Bruno, author and cofounder of FAbM Base, discussing what is necessary to build community for women who struggle with infertility.
2025-06-2630 minAt Home With Jim and JoyMary Bruno, Pt.1Mary Bruno, author and cofounder of FAbM Base, joins to discuss her new book “Holding Space for Joy,” and share what it takes to support women who struggle with infertility.
2025-06-2530 min
The Catholic CoupleTransformative Power Through Vulnerability with Mary BrunoIn this powerful and deeply moving episode, we sit down with Mary Bruno—Catholic speaker, author, and co-founder of FAbM Base—to explore how vulnerability can become a gateway to healing, intimacy, and true transformation. Mary shares her personal journey through suffering, infertility, and surrender, and how God used her deepest wounds to reveal His profound love and purpose. We discuss the beauty of authentic relationships, the freedom that comes with embracing our brokenness, and how the Church’s teachings on womanhood and fertility brought Mary new life. This episode is a reminder that God doesn’t waste our pain—He...
2025-05-0455 min
UnsCripted MedicineBreastfeeding Medicine Unplugged: From the Experts!Happy 2025! Sarah sits down with two incredible physicians in this episode--Dr. Laura Ward, MD, IBCLC, FAAP & Dr. Sheela Geraghty, MD, MS, IBCLC, FAAP, FABM. Both Dr. Ward & Dr. Geraghty are pediatricians who did additional training to become International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) and practice breastfeeding medicine. They have insightful stories to share on why breastfeeding matters so much and how to help parents and babies reach their breastfeeding goals. Sarah can guarantee you'll learn something new in this episode--just like she did! Dr. Sheela Geraghty: sheela.geraghty@cchmc.orgDr. Laura Ward: l...
2025-01-021h 05
The Female Update PodcastThe Update on Fertility Awareness: Jessie Brebner on natural contraception, natural cycle superpowers and how contraception affects hormonesIn this episode, Carla sits down with fertility awareness coach Jessie Brebner to explore the fascinating world of hormonal health, natural contraception, and understanding your cycle. Together, they dive into:
How your cycle functions as a Fifth Vital Health sign.
What really happens to your hormones when you're on contraception.
The truth about the sugar pills and whether it’s safe to skip your period.
The Symptothermal Method: a natural contraception approach using basal body temperature and cervical mucus tracking.
Why periods can sometimes be late and whether painful periods are normal.
Carla opens up about her per...
2024-11-251h 46
Thriving in the Space BetweenYour Cycle, PCOS, Endometriosis and Fears of Infertility BEFORE You Get Married with Mary Bruno Episode 30Y'all are in for a treat today as M&M sit down with Mary Bruno (co founder of FAbM Base -- Fertility Method Options and explanations) who shares her story navigating challenging women's health issues that so many women are dealing with! You can learn more about her beautiful work below:marygbruno.com for my books, blogs, and coaching IG & FB: @whitelotusbloomingfabmbase.org for method options and explanationsmanagingyourfertility.com courses and solidarityNatural Womanhood: Get to know & love your body with fertility awarenessH...
2024-09-2056 min
The FAbM Base PodcastPelvioplasty: Gold Standard Surgery for Pain and/or Infertility with Lisa Morvant, RN, BSN, CFCP"No surgery is better than a bad surgery"
-Dr. Teresa Hilgers
Looking for a surgeon for PCOS, pelvic pain/endometriosis, and/or infertility and don't know where to start? Understand that not all surgeons have the same training and expertise? Do you need a repeat surgery? Unsure of questions to ask when interviewing surgeons? Have you heard of plastic surgery for the pelvis?!
This episode is for you. Mary interviewed one of her best friends, Lisa, who is an experienced nurse and Certified Creighton Practitioner. They shared their years of...
2024-08-2958 min
Managing Your Fertility71 - Mary Bruno: Saying “No” to S*x with your Spouse - Navigating Guilt, Honesty, & PerfectionismI'm joined by Mary Bruno, Creighton Practitioner, author, and co-founder of FAbM Base, to discuss her newest book, "Missing Pieces: Female Perspectives on Sex for Catholic Women", which I am also very honored to have contributed to! This book bridges the gap between your high school sex talks, male and female differences, and a healthy marriage with holy sex that is pleasurable for both spouses and a deep, rewarding intimacy whether you’re having it or saying “no” out of love. We're going to get into a particular chapter of her book about saying "no" to sex and the emotio...
2024-08-2149 minManaging Your Fertility70 - Mary Bruno: Navigating IVF, IUI, & RRM personally and as an NFP instructor (IVF Series)I'm joined by Mary Bruno, Creighton Practitioner, author, and fo-founder of FAbM Base, to discuss restorative reproductive medicine (RRM) in-vitro fertilization (IVF), and IUI from a personal perspective in her own fertility journey and her insights and training as a Creighton Pracitioner to many clients. We discuss various aspects of the process of navigating treatment options for infertility diagnoses and what it looks like to work with a practitioner or instructor to identify the workups and treatments necessary for healing and restoration of the reproductive system. This episode is part of an ongoing series of conversations I'm having with...
2024-08-211h 04
The NFP PodcastEpisode 12: NFP EffectivenessIn this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily dive deep into the topic of natural family planning (NFP) and its effectiveness as a method for avoiding pregnancy. They break down the science behind different NFP methods, discuss the accuracy of tracking fertility signs, and share insights from real-life experiences. Whether you're considering NFP for the first time or looking to refine your approach, this episode offers valuable information on how to maximize its effectiveness.
CDC Birth Control Effectiveness chart: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.cdc.gov/reproductive-health/media/files/contraception/US-SPR-Slides-2016.pdf
FABM effectiveness: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www...
2024-08-2132 min
Woven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp.130: Convincing your OBGYN to use Fertility Awareness Methods, with Dr. Marguerite DuaneThere are incredible benefits to using fertility awareness based methods (FABM) for reproductive health and family planning, but not all OBGYNs, midwives, or clinicians are on board. Why is this the case? Is there something "iffy" about FABMs? Is natural family planning (NFP) actually just the rhythm method? Yikes! Dr. Marguerite Duane, co-founder and executive director of FACTS about Fertility shares the science behind FABMs, why your physician may not know about them, and practical tips and resources for getting them on board and educated. We need more medical professionals knowledgeable and educated in areas of restorative reproductive healthcare...
2024-08-0219 min
St. Basil Catholic Church Brecksville Podcast455. Sacred Timing: The Catholic Perspective on Fertility Awareness with Jen RicardDuring National NFP Week, Fr. Ryan sat down with Jen Ricard for a conversation on Fertility Awareness. They discuss how it has impacted Jen's life and marriage, some of the challenges of NFP, and offer hope and guidance to those discerning NFP for their marriage.
NFP Resources:
Intro into Different Methods of NFP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twcnJ5jPZyE
Northeast Ohio Natural Family Planning
Part of the national Couple to Couple League, NEO-NFP provides local classes in the Sympto-Thermal method and pairs you with a mentor. https://www.neo-nfp.com/main/
Verano...
2024-07-2424 minThe FAbM Base PodcastThis is What Qualifies Your Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist to Treat You w/ Dr. Jenny PorterDid you know that almost any physical therapist can call themselves a pelvic floor physical therapist, but not all are equally equipped?
In this short bonus episode, Mary interviewed Dr. Jenny Porter, a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic floor, to learn what qualifies physical therapists to treat different pelvic floor issues. How can you know whether or not your PT is equipped to help you?
*We apologize for the audio issues during this episode on our end! Dr. Jenny's audio sounds good.
1. Physical Therapy is a doctoral degree that takes 6-7 years to c...
2024-04-3027 min
The Parenting Coach PodcastS08|15 - The One for New Moms, with Dr. Erin Appleton, MDDid you feel entirely unprepared for new-mom-hood with your first child? Or maybe you’re currently prepping for that experience and looking for support? Dr. Erin Appleton, MD IBCLC FABM, joins me on the podcast today to discuss the BIG things: breastfeeding (and infant feeding in general), postpartum anxiety and depression, and the trauma that mothers deal with when delivery and postpartum are so vastly different than “the plan”. Dr. Appleton discovered her passion for breastfeeding after enrolling in specialized courses in breastfeeding support while completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. In 2012, she began her breastfeeding medicine...
2024-04-2245 minWoven Well: Natural Fertility PodcastEp.118: Is Abstinence really necessary for NFP?Did you know that abstinence is a part of fertility awareness methods or natural family planning? Many ask: WHY?! Is this really the BEST way? The ONLY way? Fair questions! This episode starts the conversation about why abstinence is used in fertility awareness based methods (FABM) and natural family planning (NFP) and why it's worth considering for confidence, success, and even your marriage. NOTE: This episode makes frequent use of terminology like intercourse and sex and discusses sensitive topics. It may not be appropriate for all audiences. SHOW NOTES: Using a natural method and over...
2024-04-0517 min
CyclewayE14: Postpartum Cycle Tracking - What to Expect (feat. Dr. Crisia Tabacaru)How do you navigate accurate cycle charting after giving birth with all the changes in your body? What's happening to your hormones? What's normal?
Dr. Crisia Tabacaru joins us today, sharing her expertise as both a fertility & cycle charting educator and as a mother who has used FAM herself when postpartum (twice!)
We discuss...
What happens hormonally from your normal cycle to pregnancy to postpartum
When your cycle will come back after having a baby (including a miscarriage)
How long it takes for your body to have a...
2024-03-0758 min
Breastfeeding Medicine PodcastBreastmilk Activity Against COVID 19, Probiotic Effect on Maternal Mood Postpartum, & Cholesterol Changes During Lactation with Anne Eglash MD, NABBLM-C, IBCLC, FABM and Karen Bond MDWe first discuss the various factors in breastmilk besides antibodies that can neutralize SARS-CoV-2, & then whether it is possible that probiotics could affect postpartum mood. We wrap up with a review of cholesterol changes during pregnancy & lactation.Recorded in October 2023.
2024-02-1756 minBreastfeeding Medicine PodcastSecretory Activation, & Microchimerism Among Breastfed Infants with Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC, FABM & Karen Bodnar MD, IBCLC, FABMHow do researchers measure secretory activation, & what is the relationship between a measure of secretory activation & milk volume? Join us to find out what microchimerism is & whether maternal cells take up residence in their infant via breastfeeding!Recorded in October 2023.
2023-12-0942 minBreastfeeding Medicine PodcastPump Technology - An Interview with Eva Nagy-Gannon with Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC, FABMHow do infants & pumps differ in terms of the mechanisms of milk removal? What are the risks of pumping? What are ideal features of a breast pump? Join us to learn more about the world of pumps. There are more questions than answers!Recorded in August 2023.
2023-09-0245 min
Arizona Physician PodcastLaurie Jones, MD, on BreastfeedingLaurie B. Jones, MD, FAAP, IBCLC, FABM, Pediatrician at Agave Pediatrics, talks about the value of breast milk and challenges mothers overcome when breastfeeding their newborns. Dr. Jones is a speaker and educator for physicians and others in health care on the topics of nutrition, feeding, and breastfeeding medicine. She founded Dr. MILK, a physician mother breastfeeding support network.
Dr. Jones received a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Biology from Georgia Tech and graduated from the Medical College of Georgia. She completed residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Hosted and produced by...
2023-09-0124 min
Healthy Mom Healthy Baby TennesseeEO: 98 Breastfeeding with Dr. Margreete JohnstonNational Breastfeeding Monthhttps://nationaltoday.com/national-breastfeeding-monthReaching Our Sisters Everywherehttps://breastfeedingrose.org/Breastfeeding Handbook for Physicians (3rd Edition) By American Academy of Pediatrics Edited by Richard J. Schanler, MD, FAAP, FABMhttps://publications.aap.org/aapbooks/book/727/Breastfeeding-Handbook-for-Physicians?autologincheck=redirectedNo content or comments made in any TIPQC Healthy Mom Healthy Baby Podcast is intended to be comprehensive or medical advice. Neither healthcare providers nor patients should rely on TIPQC’s Podcasts in determining the best practices for any particular patient. Additionally, standards and pract...
2023-08-0426 min
Threads of EnlightenmentMy interview with Dr. Susan LandersI interviewed Dr. Susan Landers. Dr. Landers graduated from Auburn University, in Auburn, Alabama, with BS degrees in Biology and Chemistry. At Auburn, she was elected to Mortar Board, the National Women’s Honorary. In addition, she received her MD degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, in Charleston, South Carolina in 1977. There she was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), the National Medical Honorary. Moreover, after graduating from medical school, she completed a pediatrics residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School hospitals in Dallas, Texas, in 1980. Eventually, she completed her neonatology fellowship at Baylor Co...
2023-07-261h 11
The Springs in the Desert Podcast: Catholic Accompaniment Through InfertilityStepping Into Our Suffering w/ Mary BrunoIn this first of two episodes, Jillian and Cassandra visit with special guest Mary Bruno. Mary shares her own personal infertility story, and the fruit that has come from that suffering. She also talks about Twelve Stripes Deep, the book she wrote detailing her story, and her non-profit dedicated to fertility awareness. Mary's story is real and honest, and ultimately inspiring!
Links:
Mary Bruno on Instagram
Mary's book Twelve Stripes Deep
FAbM Base
2023-07-1925 min
FemammalHeavy Menstrual PeriodsGretchen Addison is a running coach and fitness instructor in southwest Virginia through her business, Run 4 the Hills Coaching. Her passion is helping others to live fit and healthy lives in a way that is sustainable for them. She loves to talk about women's health topics with anyone and everyone, because it affects everyone in some way, and women especially need to know more about how their bodies work so that they can advocate better for themselves. When she's not working, she enjoys spending time with her horse, hiking, cooking, and reading. In this conversation, she shares her story of...
2023-07-1236 min
The Feeding FrenzyAntenatal Hand Expression - Interview with Gail Herrine, MD, FACOG, IBCLC, FABMGail is a professor of clinical Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Science at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. She is the Medical Director of the Postpartum unit at Temple University Hospital as well as the Lactation Medicine Director. She joins Colette to discuss antenatal hand expression.In honor of inclusivity, please know in all episodes & show notes, breastfeeding can be interchanged with chestfeeding.To find out more about the BRC, visit our website or contact Hillary@BRC4Babies.com.
2023-07-1220 minThe FAbM Base Podcast20. What is Hormone Coaching? with Jamie Rathjen, M.A., FCPCo-host of the Hormone Genius Podcast, founder of the Fiat Institute, and Creighton Practitioner, Jamie Rathjen, M.A., FCP joined Emily and Mary to explore her new (and pretty amazing) hormone coaching program, which fills the gap between your fertility awareness instructor and your physician. There are lifestyle factors and nutritional insights that these pros just don't have the time, or knowledge in many cases, to address. This is where your hormone coach comes in! So far, Jamie has trained about 30 incredible women (a mix of Creighton & FEMM instructors, PAs, DOs) to serve you in this space! Jamie also...
2023-06-2055 minThe FAbM Base Podcast19. When Charting Sucks: Health Issues with MaryCharting for Mary had really good moments. Her Creighton chart revealed a lot about what was going on in her body and that was really helpful to her physicians and for her to understand some pretty intricate details about her health. However, because it revealed how dysfunctional her body was and trended worse over time, it got really hard. The meds, supplements, and doc appointments got hard, too. Pregnancy tests really messed with her mind, but you'll learn in this episode why she had to continue to take them.
Is there a healthier way to approach charting...
2023-05-3040 minThe FAbM Base PodcastWebsite Overview: Two Ways to Find the Best Method FitSo you've found our amazing website at fabmbase.org, but you're also feeling like there is a ton of info. Where do you start? Keep your eyes peeled for a series of bonus episodes that will help you to maximize your time navigating our website and get the most out of it for your individual needs.
This first one will help you or someone you know to use our website to find the method that fits best (there are two ways!!), get all relevant info to help you access the method websites and materials you'll need, and...
2023-05-2315 minThe FAbM Base Podcast18. When Charting Sucks: Unplanned Pregnancies with EmilyWell, it's no secret that we have a deep appreciation for the benefits of charting our cycles, but let's be real - sometimes it just sucks! Charting is more than putting marks on the paper or app and making observations. It has an effect on life and life has an effect on it and Emily's story illustrates this really well.
In this episode, Mary interviews Emily about her expectations about sex going into marriage, how that played out, the pressure of needing to avoid a pregnancy, sharing the responsibility, the mental health importance of finding the right...
2023-05-1650 min
Midwifery Wisdom PodcastWe Save LivesThis week we're throwing it back to a special episode from our original podcast Worldwide Midwifery:"Every single day in Indonesia, the equivalent of one airbus plane full of 423 babies crashes - the direct result of formula feeding. We can save almost all these babies (and mother's) lives by promoting gentle birth and breastfeeding with midwives." In this special LIVE episode, Midwife Ibu Robin Lim, CPM is joined by the nation's breastfeeding expert advocates, Pediatrician, Ibu Dr. Utami Roesli, FABM; Journalist and Doula, Ibu Dyah Pratitasari, CD (DONA); Lactation Consultant, Ibu Nia Umar, IBCLC; Family Practice Doctor I...
2023-05-101h 58The FAbM Base Podcast17. How to Talk Infertility with Friends & FamilyOne of the biggest struggles for infertile women is how to navigate a wide range of emotions around close friends and family members. Many women who haven't personally experienced infertility have the same concerns and want to know how they can care for their loved ones' hearts. How do I share my pregnancy with her? How will I manage being around friends and family with pregnancies? How can I show her I care? Emily and Mary understand how difficult this can be because they have personally experienced it in their friendship, and sort of accidentally discovered how to do...
2023-05-0951 min
Fertility Awareness Project46. I used Natural Cycles for 3 months and here’s what happenedWhy is Nat using Natural Cycles? It’s all part of a grand experiment. In this episode, Nat compares her symptothermal and Billings chart to the Natural Cycles algorithm. How effective is Natural Cycles, and how does it compare to a FABM? We also talk about:
The fallacy that tech is smarter than us
Long cycles and predicted ovulation in period tracking apps
The psychology behind the seamless “FDA approved” design
Red days and calculation rules in long cycles
Outsourcing our sense of security to tech
And replacing the feeling of safety on the pill with an app
...
2023-04-0327 min
The Total Whine PodcastEpisode 9: Contraceptive Mentality, The Real StuffIn today's episode, I invite you to join a conversation with two of my very good friends, Mary Bruno and Bridget Busacker, about how the fruit of the ideology that "NFP can be used with a contraceptive mentality" is some really bad fruit. While episode 8 contains verbatim quotes of what the Church actually says about NFP and sex, this episode is three friends explaining how this ideology leads down some deeply problematic roads - ultimately because it is rooted in a rejection of Church teaching.
Bios for my guests and where to find them:...
2023-03-171h 24
What We Can't Not Talk AboutS3 E5 Hormone-free Diets and the Pill: A Conversation on Contraception and Its Contradictions with Grace StarkFollowing our episode on the dangers of a “contraceptive” mentality and on the beauty of our generative natures, join us for an honest conversation on family planning alternatives to contraception.
In this episode, Dr. Marianna Orlandi and Grace Stark, an expert on fertility awareness methods, offer insights that are extremely valuable for men and women of all ages: be they singles or couples, worried about conceiving … or trying to.
Links:
The SURPRISING SCIENCE of WOMEN, HORMONES,
and the LAW of UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES:
https://www.sarahehill.com/your-brain-on-birth-control/
Natural Womanhood: Know Your Body
https://naturalwomanhood.org
Viewing the Menstrual Cycle as a Fift...
2023-01-0652 min
The FAbM Base PodcastPelvic Floor PT Part 2: Pain w Sex & Tampons - and What You Didn't Realize Could Cause it, with Jenny PorterDr. Jenny Porter is a physical therapist at Pivotal PT & Wellness in Mandeville, Louisiana, specializing in pelvic floor therapy for men, women, and children with bladder, bowel, sexual, and pain dysfunctions. This episode was dedicated to bringing awareness to what it means to have a normally functioning pelvic floor.
Here is some of what was discussed:
-A normal pelvic floor vs changes identified that cause pain
-What causes pain with intercourse? What is vaginismus? What about postpartum?
-The range of pain intensities possible (mild, moderate, severe)
-Should a tampon...
2022-11-081h 06The FAbM Base PodcastPelvic Floor PT Part 1: Prenatal and Postpartum with Emily JurschakEmily Jurschak is an orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapist located in Alexandria, VA. She owns and operates her own private physical therapy practice, Fiat Physical Therapy. Emily is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist who emphasizes the importance of integrating the whole person into her treatment and plan of care, and loves teaching women about their bodies.
Emily Frase sat down one-on-one with Emily Jurschak for an indepth conversation around prenatal and postpartum pelvic floor physical therapy. Jurschak kicked things off with a fascinating explanation of the function of the pelvic floor as it relates to pregnancy...
2022-11-0159 min
The Hormone Genius PodcastS3 Ep. 7: FABM Mixdown; Overview of Natural Fertility MethodsJamie & Teresa in this episode are doing an overview of the most common FABMs that we have a good understanding of the science. There are many, many ways to cycle track and we will review the most common methods including ovulation methods using cervical mucus, the sympto-thermal method, and urinary biomarkers. Jamie & Teresa will go through the very basics of how these systems work in tracking the fertile window. All of these systems have great science behind them and have been studied to avoid pregnancy with high effectiveness rates. Since we cannot go through all the data and details we...
2022-10-1838 min
Managing Your Fertility34 - Emily Frase: When You Don't Feel Bad about Pre-Marital SexWhat does the Catholic Church teach about pre-marital sex?
What do the stats say about pre-marital sex?
How do those hormones work?
Okay, we get it... but we still want to have sex! So, let's talk about it.
Bridget sits down with Emily to talk about a struggle that's more commonly heard than not in their work and they want to talk about it. Bridget and Emily talk honestly and build the foundation for what the Catholic Church teaches, what the science says, how our bodies work, and some suggestions about what to do...
2022-09-2852 min
ParentMD Podcast8. The Challenges of Breastfeeding with Dr. Beth DoyleIn this episode, Elizabeth Martin Doyle, MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP shares her experiences with breastfeeding as a double-boarded physician in internal medicine and pediatrics, as well as her international board certification for lactation consultants. She found passion in breastfeeding because of her personal experience with the process and desire to help other mothers and families. Dr. Doyle and Dr. Honaker discuss a pediatrician’s perspective on the benefits of breastfeeding, as well as feeding or supplementing with formula. They remind us that everyone has a different experience, capabilities and needs, and that most important thing is that...
2022-09-1418 min
The Hormone Genius PodcastS3 Ep. 3: Infertility and The Story of Twelve Stripes with Mary BrunoWelcome Mary Bruno to The Hormone Genius podcast! Mary is an author, speaker, Creighton Practitioner, and co-founder of Fabm base (PRONOUNCED FAM-base, fabmbase.org), an online fertility awareness database promoting fertility awareness education, access, and solidarity. She recently published "Twelve Stripes Deep: How Infertility and Other Suffering Delivered My Greatest Joys," a bestselling book that unpacks infertility, spiritual motherhood, authentic women's healthcare, and more. She's been married to Chris for almost 10 years and they live right outside of New Orleans, Louisiana with their beautiful adopted daughter, Bella. This episode will give your heart a tug in so many ways, as...
2022-09-0742 min
Teta y Pecho: Lactancia InterseccionalActualización de la Lactancia y la Política de la Academia Estadounidense de la PediatríaEsta semana tengo la grata experiencia de entrevistar a la Dra. Yvette Piovanetti, pediatra, Fellow de la Academia de Medicina de la Lactancia (FABM), y coordinadora de lactancia del capítulo de Puerto Rico de la Academia Estadounidense de la Pediatría (AAP). La Dra. nos habla de la nueva política de la AAP (que por el momento se puede leer en inglés). Hasta este año, la AAP vacilaba entre lactancia exclusiva hasta los 4-6 meses e indicaba que se podía descontinuar al año. La nueva política cambia esos parámetros para ser más firme...
2022-09-0126 min
GeburtsgeschichtenDoris | Vaginale Geburt im Krankenhaus, Sternenkind, Lange Zyklen, Präeklampsie, Einleitung, PDAUnterstütze den Podcast auf buymeacoffee.com/geburt
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Doris hat schon immer lange und unregelmäßige Zyklen und wird nach einem Jahr Kinderwunschzeit das erste Mal schwanger.
Doch in der 5. Schwangerschaftswoche hat sie einen Abgang.
Fünf Monate später ist sie wieder schwanger. Da sie die...
2022-08-1059 minThe FAbM Base PodcastThe Sexpisodes Part 3: How These Ideologies Can Creep into Everyday LifeWe couldn't finish up our Sexpisode series without giving some very real examples of how these ideologies can be brought to life, and often without us realizing it. Emily divulges about how purity culture has affected her relationship with her body image. Mary shares how one aspect of purity culture did some huge damage to her understanding (or lack thereof) of sex and how it is still having a pretty big impact on her and her marriage. Since it isn't always easy to see, we explain how damaging it is to insist that NFP can be used with a c...
2022-08-011h 08The FAbM Base PodcastThe Sexpisodes Part 2: Contraceptive Mentality & ProvidentialismWe continue our mini-series by looking at the ideologies that can mess with your sex life and sexuality with a deep dive into just what contraceptive mentality is and why it’s equally as devastating for sex and marriage, and relationships between men and women.
Just a warning folks, this is some serious Catholic insider baseball, but it’s an ideology that has been increasingly growing among certain Catholics circles and seems to be messing more and more with our basic understanding of the truth of sex and marriage - so yea, we had to talk about it!
2022-07-281h 22The FAbM Base PodcastThe Sexpisodes Part 1: Intro & Purity CultureHold on tight to your headphones, ladies and gentleman, because Emily & Mary are tackling purity culture & contraceptive mentality for NFP Week 2022 in our first miniseries: The Sexpisodes! Part 1 is an intro to both ideologies, which leads into a thorough discussion on what purity culture is, where it comes from, and how this mentality can creep into marriages. We also get crystal clear about God's design for love, marriage, and sex.
We're talking a lot about theology in this miniseries, but also making some very real connections to secular culture and the idea of consent with the help...
2022-07-261h 02
The FAbM Base PodcastMary and Emily Chat about Mary's New BookWe’re back with an exciting off-season episode to announce the launch of our very own Mary Bruno’ s memoir, Twelve Stripes Deep: How Infertility & Other Suffering Delivered My Greatest Joys.
You're getting some behind the scenes info in this episode! We go in-depth about what inspired Mary to write her story to begin with and what that process looked like. We also talk about who this book is for - definitely infertile women, but also for women who don’t carry that cross and long for a more holistic understanding of womanhood, motherhood and femininity.
From...
2022-07-1159 min
Managing Your Fertility30 - Lauren Vitale: Whole Mission Marquette Method (Method Conversation Series)Welcome to the final episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that provide scientifically-proven, methodologically-sound, and Catholic Church-approved fertility awareness based method (FABM) instruction that are well-respected in the fertility awareness and medical community. Remember, don't work with an instructor who creates their own rules & methods! Work with trained experts.
In this episode, Bridget sits down with Lauren Vitale, a trained Marquette Instructor and co-founder of Whole Mission. Lauren shares the history of the Marquette Method, how it works, effectiveness rates what it looks like to work...
2022-05-3150 minManaging Your Fertility29 - Kristina Poce: Femme Fertility (Method Conversation Series)Welcome to the next episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that provide scientifically-proven, methodologically-sound, and Catholic Church-approved fertility awareness based method (FABM) instruction that are well-respected in the fertility awareness and medical community. Remember, don't work with an instructor who creates their own rules & methods! Work with trained experts.
In this episode, Bridget sits down with Kristina Poce, a trained Marquette Instructor and founder of Femme Fertility. Kristina shares the history of the Marquette Method, how it works, effectiveness rates what it looks like to work...
2022-05-1737 minManaging Your Fertility28 - Mairead Suthoff: FEMM Health (Method Conversation Series)Welcome to the next episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that provide scientifically-proven, methodologically-sound, and Catholic Church-approved fertility awareness based method (FABM) instruction that are well-respected in the fertility awareness and medical community. Remember, don't work with an instructor who creates their own rules & methods! Work with trained experts.
In this episode, Bridget sits down with Mairead Suthoff, a FEMM Instructor and founder of Lumina Health Services. Mairead shares the history of FEMM Health, how it works, effectiveness rates what it looks like to work with...
2022-05-1739 min
The FAbM Base PodcastS1 E10: Shall We Talk Method Wars, erm Choice? with Emily & MaryIn this episode, Emily & Mary dove deep into a topic that few people dare to address: method wars! Just kidding, but only sort of. We surveyed many of you to determine the theme of this final episode of season 1, and you chose a discussion between the two of us on method choice! We focused on the various things to consider when trying to find the method that will fit YOU best because you are unique and will want a method that reflects that. Our personal experiences with different methods, Emily’s experience as a coach, and Mary’s experience with...
2022-05-0953 minManaging Your Fertility27 - Mikayla Dalton: Boston Cross Check Method (Method Conversation Series)Welcome to the next episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that provide scientifically-proven, methodologically-sound, and Catholic Church-approved fertility awareness based method (FABM) instruction that are well-respected in the fertility awareness and medical community. Remember, don't work with an instructor who creates their own rules & methods! Work with trained experts.
In this episode, Bridget sits down with Mikayla Dalton, a Boston Cross Check Method Instructor. Mikayla shares the history of Boston Cross Check, how it works, effectiveness rates what it looks like to work with an instructor...
2022-05-0446 min
The FAbM Base PodcastS1 E9: Collaboration vs. Competition with Bridget BusackerBridget Busacker is founder of Managing Your Fertility, an online, one-stop shop of fertility awareness resources for women and couples™. Bridget helps women step boldly into their womanhood by being unafraid of their cycles & bodies, embracing their reproductive health in all its glory and messiness. She’s on a mission to integrate faith & science through compassion & connection with her website, courses (launching soon!), podcast, writing, and speaking engagements. Bridget is married to David and together they have two sweet girls, where they live out the beautiful mess of NFP and marriage together every day.
On this episode, we h...
2022-05-0253 min
Today's African Mom PodcastThe Sympto - Thermal MethodToday we are talking in detail about the FABM called The Sympto - Thermal Method.
Managing Families will continue the online All About Puberty sessions for girls. The Third Cohort, the 11-year-olds, will have their last session this coming Saturday 7th May 2022 from 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm EAT.
Please register for the session using the link below so that you can get the replay AND all the other benefits of the package. Mums are encouraged to attend the live session with their girls.
https://bit.ly/PubertySessions11
We will also had the...
2022-05-0108 minManaging Your Fertility25 - Hanna & Paul Caruso: Serena Canada (Method Conversation Series)Welcome to the next episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that provide scientifically-proven, methodologically-sound, and Catholic Church-approved fertility awareness based method (FABM) instruction that are well-respected in the fertility awareness and medical community. Remember, don't work with an instructor who creates their own rules & methods! Work with trained experts.
In this episode, Bridget sits down with Hanna & Paul Caruso, Serena Canada Instructors. Hanna & Paul share the history of Serena, how it works, effectiveness rates what it looks like to work with an instructor, how to find...
2022-04-2757 min
The FAbM Base PodcastS1 E8: From Prescribing Birth Control to Advocating Fertility Awareness & Holistic Health with Dr. Susan CaldwellWe both learned so much during this episode with Dr. Susan Caldwell, who is a primary care physician specializing in women's health. She is a NaProTECHNOLOGY Medical Consultant practicing in New Orleans at East Jefferson General Hospital - Lakeview Clinic. More importantly, she is a proud mama of three amazing children.
Dr. Caldwell practiced in internal medicine, prescribing birth control and using it herself, for many years until she began to see its effects in so many of her patients firsthand. Some of these experiences shocked her! As someone who doesn’t like to color outside the li...
2022-04-2541 min
The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanYou've Been Oversold on NFP: An Interview with Fertility Educator Alison Contreras | The Simpleton PodcastNatural Family Planning isn't as clean-cut as it seems.
In this episode of The Simpleton Podcast, Laura interviews Alison Contreras, Fertility Educator with Caritas FertilityCare and FACTS Collaborative, to discuss what the Catholic Church's endorsed method of fertility monitoring and family planning looks like on a practical level--and despite its ups and downs, why it remains so beautiful and beneficial for couples.
They discuss:
• When should we start teaching NFP?
• Is NFP just for Type-A people?
• The difference between NFP and FABM (Fertility Awareness-Based Methods)
• Should we have to...
2022-04-221h 04
Managing Your Fertility24 - Ellen Holloway: SymptoPro Fertility Education (Method Conversation Series)Welcome to the next episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that provide scientifically-proven, methodologically-sound, and Catholic Church-approved fertility awareness based method (FABM) instruction that are well-respected in the fertility awareness and medical community. Remember, don't work with an instructor who creates their own rules & methods! Work with trained experts.
In this episode, Bridget sits down with Ellen Holloway, a SymptoPro Fertility Education Instructor (and host of the Charting Toward Intimacy podcast!). Ellen shares the history of SymptoPro, how it works, effectiveness rates what it looks like...
2022-04-2044 min
The FAbM Base PodcastS1 E7: "What if I can't afford to be in the 2% failure rate of FABM methods?" with Louise BoychuckLouise Boychuk is a Registered Nurse and Marquette Method instructor who lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She is the director of Vitae Fertility Education, a collective of Marquette Instructors who teach the method virtually and in-person. She's passionate about teaching couples about the science and research behind NFP in an approachable and easy-to-understand way.
The theme of our conversation with Louise is “What if I can’t afford to be in the 2% failure rate of fertility awareness methods?” Some couples are desperate to avoid pregnancy, and with good reason. Louise discussed how Fertility Awareness Based Methods can be cus...
2022-04-1845 minManaging Your Fertility23 - Mariana Lopez: Couple to Couple League (Method Conversations Series)Welcome to the second episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that provide scientifically-proven, methodologically-sound, and Catholic Church-approved fertility awareness based method (FABM) instruction that are well-respected in the fertility awareness and medical community. Remember, don't work with an instructor who creates their own rules & methods! Work with trained experts.
In this episode, Bridget sits down with Mariana Lopez, a Couple to Couple League Instructor. Mariana shares the history of CCL, how it works, effectiveness rates what it looks like to work with an instructor, how to...
2022-04-1336 min
The FAbM Base PodcastS1 E6: Body Literacy for Girls and in the Parish with Christina ValenzuelaChristina Valenzuela is the owner of Pearl and Thistle, LLC, where she provides education and support programs to help Catholics share the "Language of the Body" in their families and their parishes. She has been a certified instructor in the Boston Cross Check method of NFP since 2013, and her parent-daughter cycle and period education program, Cycle Prep, was a finalist project in the 2021 OSV Innovation challenge.
Christina is a good friend of ours and we had a blast chatting about her inspiration for both of the programs she has developed - Cycle Prep for girls and their...
2022-04-1143 min
Fertility Awareness Project35. How to sustainably heal your hormones through minerals with Amanda MontalvoLooking to balance your hormones, reduce period pain, and restore your cycle regularity? One piece of the hormone balance puzzle is restoring your minerals! Amanda Montalvo of Hormone Healing RD shares her take on hormone balance and what we need to remember on our health journey when seeking symptom-free cycles. Amanda Montalvo is a women’s health dietitian that helps women get to the root cause of hormone imbalances and have healthy menstrual cycles. Amanda started off her education in nutrition with the traditional route, but after dealing with her own health problems after getting off hormonal bir...
2022-04-0741 minManaging Your Fertility22 - Heather Turner: Billings Ovulation Method (Method Conversation Series)Welcome to the second episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that provide scientifically-proven, methodologically-sound, and Catholic Church-approved fertility awareness based method (FABM) instruction that are well-respected in the fertility awareness and medical community. Remember, don't work with an instructor who creates their own rules & methods! Work with trained experts.
In this episode, Bridget sits down with Heather Turner, a Billings Ovulation Method Instructor. Heather shares the history of Billings, how it works, effectiveness rates what it looks like to work with an instructor, how to find...
2022-04-0624 min
The FAbM Base PodcastS1 E5: A Priest's Perspective with Fr. Justin BraunFr. Braun is the pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a bi-lingual parish in the northeast corner of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas. He was on the ground level of launching Bishop Joseph Strickland's St. Philip Institute, where he has served in various roles since 2017. Fr. Braun regularly serves as Chaplain to engaged couple retreats for marriage preparation, as well as being a retreat and conference speaker for marriage enrichment.
In this interview, Fr. Braun explained why it’s important, and even in the business of a priest, to know and talk about fertility awareness when he is...
2022-04-0432 minFertility Awareness Project34. Nat's vulnerable check-in: How I'm really feeling about my cycleIn this solo episode, Nat talks candidly about her experience with her cycle over the last 9 months. It's a fine balance between control and taking action, challenging the narrative of the perfect 28-day cycle while still seeking support for hormone imbalance. She talks about why it's been hard to open up on social media, how she's planning on addressing her long cycle, and the mindset she's taking as she navigates PCOS. If you have ever had a long cycle, or if you've been frustrated with your FAM chart not 'looking' like you wanted it to, you won't want to...
2022-03-3130 minManaging Your Fertility21 - Melissa Buchan: ChartNeo (Method Conversation Series)Welcome to the second episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that provide scientifically-proven, methodologically-sound, and Catholic Church-approved fertility awareness based method (FABM) instruction that are well-respected in the fertility awareness and medical community. Remember, don't work with an instructor who creates their own rules & methods! Work with trained experts.
In this episode, Bridget sits down with Melissa Buchan, an integrative health coach & NeoFertility Advisor, who has 15 years experience in the fertility awareness space working with women & couples. Melissa shares the history of ChartNeo, how it works...
2022-03-2946 min
The FAbM Base PodcastS1 E4: Menstrual Stigmas and How to Change Them with Jamie MurphyIn today's episode, Emily goes solo chatting with Jamie Murphy about some of the craziest things she's read about menstruation and ovulation, how these stigmas persist and negatively affect women, and what we can do to change the narrative. It's a fun, informative conversation we hope you enjoy!
Jamie Murphy is a fertility awareness educator with a passion for educating women about their bodies. She believes everyone should have the tools necessary to be confident and knowledgeable about their fertility and her mission is to help FAM users become autonomous and empowered. Jamie is a full-time toddler...
2022-03-2850 minFertility Awareness Project33. Fertility Intentions from Infertility to TTA with Tami Stroud + an ANNOUNCEMENT!Are you clear on your fertility intentions? Have they shifted throughout your charting journey? In this episode Tami Stroud and Nathalie Daudet talk about charting following infertility, choosing a FAM instructor in line with your personal values, fertility intentions and how they can shift over time, and how cross referencing biomarkers from various fertility awareness methods can help or hurt your charting practice depending on how you use them. This episode is packed with Tami's rich life experience as a FAM educator and mother of a large family leading an unconventional and happy life!Tami is a c...
2022-03-241h 00
Managing Your Fertility20 - Melissa Tablada: Creighton Fertility Care (Method Conversation Series)Welcome to the first episode of the Method Conversation series! You'll hear from trained instructors who represent a variety of organizations that provide scientifically-proven, methodologically-sound, and Catholic Church-approved fertility awareness based method (FABM) instruction that are well-respected in the fertility awareness and medical community. Remember, don't work with an instructor who creates their own rules & methods! Work with trained experts.
In this episode, Bridget sits down with Melissa Tablada, who is a trained Creighton Fertility Care Practitioner who teaches women and couples how to chart. She'll get into the history of the Creighton Model, how it works, e...
2022-03-2252 min
The FAbM Base PodcastS1 E3: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy with Drs. Emily and JennyDr. Emily McElrath is the owner of Dynamix Physical Therapy in Mandeville, LA., specializing in orthopedics and pelvic floor physical therapy. Dr. Jenny Porter specializes in pelvic floor physical therapy for men, women, and children with bladder, bowel, sexual, and pain dysfunctions. She also specializes in pregnancy and postpartum care.
In this episode, we dove deep into what pelvic floor physical therapy is and how it uniquely addresses postpartum care, endometriosis, painful intercourse, vaginismus, hormonal birth control, and even male infertility! If you’ve heard that it involves “internal work” and that has made you nervous in the pa...
2022-03-2256 min
The FAbM Base PodcastS1 E2: Life Before, During & After Birth Control with Taryn DelongTaryn DeLong is an editor and writer and, most importantly, a wife and mother. She is the managing editor of Catholic Women in Business and a contributing writer to Live Today Well, Natural Womanhood, and CatholicMom.com, as well as other publications. Taryn was certified to teach FEMM in 2021 and teaches it to women and couples at a pregnancy center in Raleigh, North Carolina.
One thing that is so interesting about Taryn's story is that birth control improved her symptoms, and did it without adding unwanted side effects. So why did she stop using it and how...
2022-03-1536 min
The FAbM Base PodcastS1 E1: Welcome to "The Intersect" with Emily & MaryIn this episode, Emily and Mary share their stories like you’ve never heard before. With new details and new perspectives, they engage in a raw conversation about their personal experiences, which is what has brought FAbM Base to life. This led into various side-discussions about the state of women’s healthcare, transvaginal ultrasounds, having the freedom to be authentic about our feelings, pro-woman vs. pro-birth, suffering, therapy, discovering self-awareness, non-judgmental listening, what you can expect from this new podcast, and so much more.
At one point, Emily said “We’re here to talk about fertility awareness and yet...
2022-03-071h 06
Managing Your Fertility17 - Mary Bruno: Navigating Infertility with Fertility AwarenessAre you navigating infertility or have questions about how to know if you're infertile?
Are you struggling to know what to say to a friend who is navigating infertility?
Are you tired of being told birth control is the only option and you're worried it may impact your health long-term?
Bridget sits down with Mary Bruno, founder of White Lotus Blooming, Creighton Practitioner, and co-founder & Executive Director of the non-profit, FAbM Base, to discuss a topic that often gets overlooked or met with awkward silence out of fear of saying something wrong: infertility. Mary shares...
2022-02-1547 min
Branch Out#55: Gaining Perspective on My Life as a Physician and a Mother w/ Neonatologist and Author, Dr. Susan LandersDr. Landers graduated from Auburn University, in Auburn, Alabama, with BS degrees in Biology and Chemistry. At Auburn, she was elected to Mortar Board, the National Women’s Honorary. In 1977, she received her MD degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, in Charleston, South Carolina. There she was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), the National Medical Honorary. After graduation from medical school, she completed a pediatrics residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School hospitals in Dallas, Texas, in 1980. She completed her neonatology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine hospitals, in Houston, Texas, in 1983.
2021-12-101h 05
Charting Toward IntimacyFinding the Right Method | Discernment Questions (Part 2) | Ep. 44We are joined by Ellen Mitchell, FertilityCare Practitioner Intern and fellow lover of helping others figure out the best FABM for them!We're talking through some basic questions you can ask yourself to discern what the best fertility awareness based method is for you. The questions are below! This episode has been split into a part 1 and a part 2. Want a nice pretty version of the questions with space to write in your thoughts and answers? Email podcast@ellenholloway.com or message me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c...
2021-07-2643 min
Charting Toward IntimacyFinding the Right Method | Discernment Questions (Part 1) | Ep. 43We are joined by Ellen Mitchell, FertilityCare Practitioner Intern and fellow lover of helping others figure out the best FABM for them!We're talking through some basic questions you can ask yourself to discern what the best fertility awareness based method is for you. The questions are below! This episode has been split into a part 1 and a part 2. Want a nice pretty version of the questions with space to write in your thoughts and answers? Email podcast@ellenholloway.com or message me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c...
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Women Fiercely Rooted3 | Thea Maillard spricht über natürlich Verhüten und KinderwunschIn dieser Folge spreche ich mit Zykluscoach und Yoga Lehrerin Thea Maillard über die symptothermale Methode und wie man damit erfolgreich natürlich Verhüten oder es für Kinderwunsch anwenden kann.
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2021-07-0136 min
Fertility Awareness Project24. Ashley Hartman Annis | how FAM teaching evolves, gender inclusivity within FAM + moreNat + Megan talk with fellow FABM educator, doula, button-maker, and zine-creator (and much more) Ashley Hartman Annis about their work, self-care as an educator, the importance of gender inclusivity within fertility awareness, bodily autonomy + more!Links:German Artist - Vielma - FacebookSexplanations - YoutubeScarlateen - WebsiteLearn about + connect with Ashley: https://www.ashleyhartmanannis.com/Loving the podcast? subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app show a friend your favorite episode + how to subscribe rate + review the pod on Apple PodcastsConnect with us!Megan McNamara:Instagram @FAMtasticfertilityhttp://www.instagram.com/famtasticfertility/Youtube: FAMtastic Fertilityhttp://www.youtube.com/famtasticfertilityNathalie Daudet...
2021-06-2842 minManaging Your Fertility08 - Emily Frase: How to Talk About & Prepare for Sex When You're EngagedShould you ramp up intimacy before marriage?
Is lube okay to use?
How do you combat purity culture when you've been raised with "sex is bad before marriage"... and now you're married and terrified?
Emily Frase is BACK! Bridget and Emily sit down to have an honest conversation about sex, commonly asked questions about the wedding night, and confusion about intimacy (thanks, purity culture). This episode is geared specifically towards engaged couples and addresses questions specific to those who are engaged and nervous about having sex, what it looks like to actually practice NFP...
2021-05-251h 41
Letters to Women - Exploring the Feminine GeniusA Letter to the Woman Who's Ready for a Honest Conversation About Fertility // Emily Frase and Mary BrunoIn today's episode, I’m sitting down with Emily Frase and Mary Bruno - both women who’ve been guests on the podcast before. They’re back because they’ve recently founded FabM Base, an online resource and database to help women tackle tough topics surrounding fertility, reproduction, and women’s health.
It’s an amazing place where science and real life intersect, and I can’t wait to tell you more about it.
I truly believe that learning about how our bodies work as women is THE most effective and impactful self-care habit we can have as wo...
2021-05-0340 minManaging Your Fertility02 - Emily Frase: Honest Conversations about Holy SexWhat does it mean to have "holy sex" and what does that actually look like?
How can you create a thriving, healthy sex life with your spouse?
Does the Catholic Church hate sex and only celebrate babies?
In this episode, Bridget chats with Emily Frase all about sex, tackling the theological, historical, and, most importantly, the practical. Emily and Bridget delve into an honest conversation about what it means to have holy sex with your spouse, answering commonly asked questions and identifying the need throughout their conversation that honest, reverent conversations about sex are...
2021-04-131h 16Fertility Awareness Project15. Nat + Megan talk FAM + sexNat + Megan chat candidly about topics surrounding fertility awareness and sex like sensuality, natural libido + orgasm shifts throughout the ovulation / menstruation cycle and when transitioning off of hormonal birth control, taking n00d photos, uncovering cultural messaging / family messaging / peer messaging around sex, the importance of accurately charting the type of sex you have + being open with your certified FABM educator, masturbation and cultivating the sexual connection within yourself, the true anatomy of the clitoris, responsive vs. spontaneous sexual arousal, accelerators and brakes of libido, sex toys + body-safe lube, embracing non-PIV sex and they also share resources and recommendations to...
2020-11-141h 04
Charting Toward IntimacyNFP Ain't Catholic Birth Control | Ep. 11I'm joined by Emily Frase to dive into why NFP is not just Catholic birth control and really how you can't even compare the two. Follow Emily Frase at totalwhine.com or on Instagram @totalwhine_Follow Emily and Mary Bruno's new org FAbM BASE on Instagram @fabmbaseHumanae Vitae___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at e...
2020-11-0941 min
Follow Your Flow4. What is Fertility Awareness? with Dr Kerry HamptonIn this episode I chat with Dr Kerry Hampton, a leader in the field of the Fertility Awareness Method. Dr Hampton is a natural fertility specialist in clinical practice where she provides counselling for couples who are preparing for pregnancy, having trouble conceiving or wish to use fertility awareness as contraception. As an active researcher, Kerry publishes on fertility awareness in peer review journals. She is also an education leader in her field, being the author of several professional development courses in fertility awareness for health care practitioners.
In this episode with talk about - What Fertility Awareness is?
Using...
2020-10-2048 min
Brandon LampleyEpisode 42. Featuring Jose AcevedoJose Acevedo is the CEO of Free Agent Boxing Management. Started in 2010, FABM was created to be a full-service boxers management agency, committed to developing its fighters, mapping out their roads to success, negotiating contracts, ensuring their health and livelihoods, creating marketing and endorsement opportunities, giving financial advice, and preparing clients for their careers after boxing.
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2020-10-161h 11
The True Definition Of A Sports Fanatic!Episode 42. Featuring Jose Acevedo Jose Acevedo is the CEO of Free Agent Boxing Management. Started in 2010, FABM was created to be a full-service boxers management agency, committed to developing its fighters, mapping out their roads to success, negotiating contracts, ensuring their health and livelihoods, creating marketing and endorsement opportunities, giving financial advice, and preparing clients for their careers after boxing. Follow me on Instagram: Teddy3po Twitter: B_LampsterFacebook: Brandon LampleyYoutube: The True Definition Of A Sports Fanatic!
2020-10-161h 11
Becoming Fully Human4. Conversation with Geraldine Matus about Identity, Ego, Shadow, Healing, and More.In today's episode, Cam talks all things identity with Geraldine Matus. Apart from being an all-round Jedi and total badass, Geraldine is a Lay Midwife, HRHPE, PhD, and is the founder of the Justisse Method, a fertility awareness based method (FABM). She is a Doctor of Philosophy in Depth Psychology With Emphasis In Psychotherapy. She is my mentor, and my dear friend.
To connect with Geraldine or work with her 1 on 1, visit https://www.worldsgeographyoflove.com
Song mentioned: Leonard Cohen's The Guests https://youtu.be/ejFGVrwN00U
2020-07-2758 min
Engage with Eagle ForumFertility Awareness MethodsJoin Engage host Tabitha Walter as she discusses five Fertility Awareness Based Methods (FABM) or Natural Family Planning (NFP) methods with Emily Frase, Mary Bruno, and Cami Berthiaume. They share how each method works, the pros and cons, and how you can learn more.
Music credit: Scott Holmes - Inspirational Outlook
2020-07-201h 16Fertility Awareness Project7. Carolina Saldarriaga | @SonTusReglas + @SintotermicasEnRed (SER) | Network of Latin American Educators for the Symptothermal MethodLoving the podcast? rate + review the pod on Apple Podcasts subscribe to the show on your fave podcast app show a friend how to subscribeConnect with us!Megan McNamara:Instagram @FAMtasticfertilityYoutube: FAMtastic Fertility Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/famtasticfertilityNatalie Daudet:Instagram @fertilityawarenessprojectWebsite: https://fertilityawarenessproject.ca/Did you know you can become a direct supporter of Body Literacy Babes?Your support of this podcast via a small monthly donation helps sustain future episodes. Head over to our support page to get started. ( https://anchor.fm/bodyliteracybabes/support ) We're deeply grateful for your support and it allows us to continue this...
2020-07-0758 minFertility Awareness Project6. BlackLivesMatter + Anti-Racism in FABM WorkContent warning: this episode may be triggering for Black womxn + BIPOC due to discussion of medical racism toward ensalved Black womxn and other factors.--Loving the podcast? Please... rate + review the pod on Apple Podcasts subscribe to the show on your fave podcast app show a friend how to subscribeConnect with us!Megan McNamaraInstagram @FAMtasticfertility https://www.instagram.com/famtasticfertility/Youtube: FAMtastic Fertility Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/famtasticfertilityNatalie DaudetInstagram @fertilityawarenessproject https://www.instagram.com/fertilityawarenessproject/Website: https://fertilityawarenessproject.ca/Did you know you can become a direct supporter of Body Literacy Babes?Your support of this podcast via...
2020-07-0147 minFertility Awareness Project5. Becoming and Being FAM Educators (Part 2)Megan and Nathalie chat about why it’s important to work with a fertility awareness educator and some of the common pitfalls for starting out on your FABM journey. In the second half of the episode, Megan and Nathalie chat about business minimalism, not taking every single opportunity and the tools and practices for a sustainable FAM business.Loving the podcast? Please... rate + review the pod on Apple Podcasts subscribe to the show on your fave podcast app show a friend how to subscribeConnect with us!Megan McNamaraInstagram @FAMtasticfertility https://www.instagram.com/famtasticfertility/Youtube: FAMtastic Fertility Youtube Channel https://ww...
2020-06-1845 min
The Hormone Heartbeat PodcastHHP8| Thyroid Health, Charting & FABMs with Guest Rebecca McEvoy, FCPIn today’s episode, we are talking about Thyroid Health, Hashimotos and Cycle charting with fertility awareness method and what you need to know to about the method and about how to use your chart as a diagnostic tool for thyroid conditions
My amazing guest today is the wonderful Rebecca McEvoy who is a FertilityCare Practitioner who teaches the Creighton Model of fertility awareness. She is passionate about helping couples plan their families naturally and safely and getting women support and answers for reproductive health issues. Looking forward to sharing Rebecca’s Charting wisdom with all of you...
2019-12-0431 min
The weDignify Podcast048 - If not contraception, then what?! If birth control is so bad, what other options do women have? Dr. Marguerite Duane from FACTS walks us through NATURAL and SCIENTIFIC fertility awareness-based methods to avoid (and achieve!) pregnancyDownload the weDignify Dialogue Guide! If not contraception, then what?! If birth control is so bad, what other options do women have? Dr. Marguerite Duane from FACTS walks us through NATURAL and SCIENTIFIC fertility awareness-based methods to avoid (and achieve!) pregnancy. Resources mentioned: - FACTS website - link - 2010 study on doctors & their familiarity with FABMs (3-6% familiar with modern methods) - link - Study finds birth control as a Group 1 Carcinogen - link In the last line of the monograph on page 311, it states "Combined estrogen–progestogen oral...
2019-08-1941 min
Baby Doctor Mamas34: Galactogogues: Making that MilkA galactogogue is either a drug or a food that could increase breast milk supply. Dr. Natasha K. Sriraman MD MPH FAAP FABM is an Associate Professor Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters/Eastern Virginia Medical School. As a lactation consultant, she talks to the Baby Doctor Mamas about different foods, herbs, and medications that may influence a mother’s milk output. Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and the Use of Prescription Medication: A Pilot Study – Obstetrics and Gynecology...
2019-07-1800 min