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Fertility FridayFFP 580 | Are Female Doctors More Knowledgeable About Fertility Awareness? | FAMM Research SeriesAre female doctors really more supportive of fertility awareness-based methods—or are we just assuming they are? In this episode, we unpack the surprising data that challenges this assumption and explore what it means for cycle charting users and educators alike. Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Early bird registration… Read More »
The post FFP 580 | Are Female Doctors More Knowledgeable About Fertility Awareness? | FAMM Research Series appeared first on Fertility Friday.2025-06-2747 minFertility FridayFFP 576 | Using The Menstrual Cycle As A Vital Sign In Adolescent Girls | FAMM Research SeriesThe menstrual cycle is a vital sign. So why isn’t it treated like one? 10 years after ACOG said we should be assessing every teen girl’s cycle… most clinicians still aren’t doing it. We need to change that. Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Follow this link to join… Read More »
The post FFP 576 | Using The Menstrual Cycle As A Vital Sign In Adolescent Girls | FAMM Research Series appeared first on Fertility Friday.2025-05-3026 minFertility FridayFFP 575 | Is Withdrawal Legit? | FAMM Research SeriesWait…you’re telling me withdrawal might actually work? That’s what the data is starting to suggest—and it’s time we stopped pretending this method doesn’t exist. Your clients are using it. Are you ready to talk about it with clarity instead of stigma? Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Follow this… Read More »
The post FFP 575 | Is Withdrawal Legit? | FAMM Research Series appeared first on Fertility Friday.2025-05-2326 minFertility FridayFFP 574 | PMDD & The Menstrual Cycle | FAMM Research SeriesCould the menstrual cycle be the missing piece in understanding and treating psychiatric disorders, especially PMDD? Tune in as we break down a recent study calling for the inclusion of menstrual cycle awareness in psychiatric care. Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Follow this link to join the waiting… Read More »
The post FFP 574 | PMDD & The Menstrual Cycle | FAMM Research Series appeared first on Fertility Friday.2025-05-1618 minFertility FridayFFP 571 | The Truth About Cycle Changes In Perimenopause | FAMM Research SeriesHow common are cycle changes as you approach menopause? Today I break down a fascinating study that measured cycle changes during the 10 years before menopause so you know what to expect. Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Follow this link to join the waiting list for our next… Read More »
The post FFP 571 | The Truth About Cycle Changes In Perimenopause | FAMM Research Series appeared first on Fertility Friday.2025-04-2528 min
Just JusticeS1EP17: The Cruel World of Compassionate Release, with Mary Price, General Counsel of FAMMWhat happens to people in prison who face terminal illnesses? Or develop dementia? Or who are just very old? Must they die alone in prison? Or should they be released to spend their final days at home? How do we make that happen? In this episode of Just Justice, Mary Price, General Counsel of FAMM, walks us through the complex and often cruel world of compassionate release. FAMM has led the fight for better and more effective compassionate release policies for the elderly and infirm, and Mary has been at the forefront of that movement. Mary has testified before the...2025-04-0151 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health Professionals[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 564 | Can You Teach Fertility Awareness If You Don’t Have Charting Experience? | Rhoda Chee, RDNCan you teach fertility awareness without charting experience? Rhoda, one of our FAMM Practitioners-in-training, shares her experience learning to chart her cycles postpartum while also learning to teach her nutrition clients! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book, Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! 🎧Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! 💥This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Appl...2025-03-0744 min
RDY VIPRDY VIP: EP 6 - FÄMM B2B DA SLUSH PUPPYIn this packed episode of RDY VIP, we link up with two creative powerhouses from the scene: FÄMM and Da Slush Puppy.🎧 Brian FÄMM: Coming off a massive year, FÄMM reflects on his unforgettable set at Decadence AZ 2024, where he maxed out capacity at the Silent Disco stage. From his journey as one of Phoenix’s rising bass talents to bringing the heat with his signature riddim and heavy bass sound, FÄMM shares his inspirations and what’s next.🎨 Da Slush Puppy: Known for crafting intricate, vibrant perler art that lights up the rave and festival commu...2025-02-151h 28
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsHow Do Women Really Feel About Hormonal Birth Control? | FAMM Research SeriesHow do women really feel about the pill and other hormonal birth control options? What does the research have to say about it? Find out in today’s new FAMM Research Episode! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorshi...2024-11-2941 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsThe Stripper Study: Do Hormonal Contraceptives Affect Your Attractiveness To Men? | FAMM Research SeriesDo men find women more attractive during their fertile window? Find out as we go through the controversial “stripper study” together in today’s FAMM Research Series! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by...2024-11-1520 min
The Business GayJoin The Queer Business FammIn this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with entrepreneur, Cat Perez.
Cat and partner Marianna Di Regolo - Cat’s wife - co-founded Famm together, a platform that makes it easy to discover and support hundreds of LGBTQ+ owned brands and service providers.
Cat is the CEO of Famm and has 20 years of expertise in the product, design, and startup growth world where their focus was on creating impactful solutions. Previously, Cat co-founded a tech startup leading product and design to build the #1 private Affordable Care Act enrolment platform, which he...2024-11-0628 min
The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception153. Improve Egg Quality Naturally with Lisa Hendrickson-JackIn this episode I had the great pleasure of interviewing Lisa Hendrickson-Jack of Fertility Friday. Lisa is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner.
She is the author of three bestselling books The Fifth Vital Sign, The Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook, and her most recent book Real Food For Fertility, which she co-authored with Lily Nichols RDN. Lisa is also the host of the fertility Friday podcast, which covers all things women's health and fertility awareness!
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Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsWhich Sports Are Most Likely To Disrupt The Menstrual Cycle? | FAMM Research SeriesAre certain sports more likely to disrupt the menstrual cycle? Find out in today’s FAMM Research Series episode! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class! Have...2024-08-3030 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsOral Thermometer or Wearable Device? Which Is More Effective? | FAMM Research SeriesAre wearable BBT thermometers more accurate than oral temperature taking? Find out in today’s FAMM Research Series! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class! Have you...2024-07-1240 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsAre Teenage Girls Getting Their Periods Earlier Than Their Mother’s Did? | FAMM Research SeriesAre teenage girls getting their periods earlier than their mothers? What does the research say about it? Find out in today’s new FAMM research series episode! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the...2024-07-0522 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsDoes Skipping Breakfast Count As Intermittent Fasting? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility FridayHow often do you skip breakfast? Is intermittent fasting a good idea? In today’s FAMM Research Series episode, we dive into what the research has to say about it! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now...2024-05-1720 min
Emerging Brands PodcastCat Perez & Marianna Di Regolo, Co-Founders FammFamm is on a mission to showcase LGBTQ+ owned brands, products and services all in one place. Cat Perez and Marianna Di Regolo, a queer married couple from Northern California, founded Famm because they have struggled to find products and services designed with their unique experiences, identities, and needs in mind. Famm officially launched in 2023 and off to an amazing start. Cat and Marianna share more of their brand story, brand strategy, vision, and advice for emerging brand founders. Listen for encouraging advice and strategy! Website: https://www.heyfamm.com/ Instagram...2024-04-1226 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsWhy Do Women “Complain” About Pill Side Effects? | FAMM Research SeriesAs a follow-up to last week’s response to the recent Washington Post article, I dive into the topic of birth control side effects! In a brand new FAMM Research Series episode, I share a study that examines the characteristics of women who “complain” about pill-related side effects… Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 L...2024-04-0534 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsThat One Doctor | How Long Does It Take For An Endometriosis Diagnosis? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility FridayWhy does it take an average of 8–12 years for an endometriosis diagnosis? Find out in today’s FAMM Research Series episode! We review a study involving 49 women who describe their experiences in detail. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Men...2024-03-2226 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsDo Hormonal Contraceptives Impact Fertility? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility FridayIt’s here! Part 3 of my hormonal contraceptives and fertility series. Find out how HCs impact fertility, and more specifically your time to pregnancy in today’s FAMM Research Series episode. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! App...2024-03-0830 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsWill Hormonal Contraceptives Shrink Your Ovaries? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility FridayToday I share episode #2 in my 3-part series about hormonal contraceptives and fertility! How does hormonal birth control impact your ovaries? Find out in today’s newest FAMM Research Series episode! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! A...2024-03-0126 min
Compagnonne podcastSanne van Riel van Bar Chapel & House of FAMMHaar ouders en nonkel staan aan het roer van een succesvol familiebedrijf. Toch stond het nooit in de sterren geschreven dat Sanne van Riel zelf ook zou gaan ondernemen. Tot ze in 2019 de kans kreeg om in een oud klooster een pop-up zomerbar te beginnen. Vijf jaar later zijn zowel Bar Chapel als haar tweede bedrijf House of FAMM een begrip in Antwerpen. Een eerlijk en inspirerend gesprek over gedurfde marketing, financiële stress en de ups & downs van samenwerken met je lief. Enjoy! Dit kom je te weten in deze aflevering:waarom Sanne goed gaat op...2024-03-0130 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsFAMM Research Series: Birth Control & Fertility Part 1 | Hormonal Contraceptives & The Menstrual CycleToday’s episode is the first in my 3-part series about hormonal contraceptives and fertility! How does hormonal birth control impact the menstrual cycle? Find out in today’s newest FAMM Research Series episode. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness M...2024-02-2338 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsShould We Use Charting Apps For Birth Control? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility FridayShould you be using charting apps for birth control? In today’s FAMM research series I dive into a study that examines this question! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for...2024-01-2631 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsVitamin D & Fibroids | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility FridayCan vitamin D slow fibroid growth? In today’s FAMM Research Series episode, I’m delving into what the research has to say about it! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting lis...2024-01-1926 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsCan Vitamin D Improve AMH Levels? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility FridayAre AMH values fixed? Does low AMH mean you won’t be able to conceive naturally? Can you make changes to improve your numbers? Does vitamin D affect AMH levels? Tune into today’s FAMM research series episode for the answers to these questions and more! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here!...2024-01-1224 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsHow Much Sex Is Necessary For Conception? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility FridayHow much sex is necessary for conception? Should you have sex every day? Every other day? Multiple times per day? Find out in today’s FAMM Research Series episode! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! A...2024-01-0520 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsCan Cycle Charting Help You Estimate Your Due Date? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility FridayCan cycle charting help you estimate your due date? Is it equivalent (or superior) to ultrasound dating? Join Lisa in today’s brand new FAMM Research Series episode to learn about a fascinating study that answers this question! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM...2023-11-1031 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsHow Much Do Doctors Really Know About PCOS? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility FridayHow much do doctors really know about PCOS? Why does it take 2 or more years for many women to get a diagnosis? Not to mention the countless women who are either undiagnosed or misdiagnosed? Join me in today’s brand new FAMM Research Series episode as we go through this eye-opening study together! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Re...2023-09-0129 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsHow Many Women Are Dissatisfied With The Pill? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility FridayWhy do 50% of women stop taking the pill the first year they use it? Why are so many women dissatisfied with hormonal contraceptives (HCs)? Join me in today’s brand new FAMM Research Series episode to discover the most common reasons women come off HCs! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! Th...2023-07-1425 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsCaffeine And The Menstrual Cycle | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility FridayDoes caffeine consumption affect the menstrual cycle? Join me in today’s brand new FAMM Research Episode to learn more about the impact of caffeine on sleep, hormones, fertility, and the menstrual cycle! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery...2023-06-3025 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsSexual Side Effects of Birth Control | Clitoral Shrinkage?!? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility FridayDoes the pill shrink the clitoris and vulvar tissue?!? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Join me in today’s brand new FAMM Research Episode for a deep dive into sexual side effects of hormonal birth control. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertil...2023-06-0938 min
FAMM PodcastShort-Term Trips as a Discipleship Process: How FAMM Does STM's Episode 2Continuing this two-part series, Kevin and Derek discuss the mandateshort-term missions have to impact the harvest field AND the harvest force. Thisepisode will help you grasp the benefit of Short Term Missions as adiscipleship method for churches and missions organizations, while alsoproviding steps and guidelines on how to implement STMs with strategy.Philemon 1:6Looking to Partner with FAMM? Learn more: https://www.gofamm.org/partnerConnect with FAMM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gofammFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/forallmankindWebsite: https...2023-05-1145 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsDoes Low AMH or High FSH Mean You Can’t Conceive Naturally? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility FridayDo low AMH levels mean you won’t be able to conceive naturally? Does it mean you’ll go into early menopause? Find out in today’s FAMM Research Series episode! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply n...2023-04-1427 minFAMM PodcastAre Short-Term Missions Biblical? How FAMM Does STM's Episode 1In this two-part series, Kevin and Derek explore the strategy behind FAMM's short-term mission trips—but first they discuss the question, "Are short-term trips even biblical?" Whether you’ve been in the missions world for a while or you’re new to the conversation, this episode is for you. Kevin and Derek will look at the different challenges for and perspectives on short-term trips and land on some guidelines for how your church or agency can keep "the main thing, the main thing."Biblical Models of Short-Term Missions:Acts 8Luke 10Looking to Partner with F...2023-04-1337 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsFFP 461 | Is Fertility Awareness Really 99.4% Effective? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility FridayIs the pill really 99.4% effective as birth control? In today’s FAMM Research Series episode we go through the study where this statistic comes from, and find out if FAM is really that effective! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness...2023-03-2435 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsAre Sexual Preferences Altered By The Pill? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility FridayDoes the pill alter our sexual preferences? In today’s FAMM Research Series episode, I’m sharing a research study that asks the question: does the pill interfere with your choice of partner? If you’ve heard of the infamous “T-Shirt studies” then you know exactly what we’ll be getting into today! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for...2023-03-1732 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsExercise, Under-eating & Your Hormones | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility FridayIn today’s FAMM Research Series episode, I’m sharing a research study that looks at the impact of under-eating on the menstrual cycle and your reproductive hormones! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the...2023-03-1028 min
Making It in The Toy Industry | Start A Toy Business#161: Father-Daughter Duo Develops Handy Famm, Un-boring Tools For KidsThink of a time when you were shopping for a product and just thought to yourself, “Ugh, all of the options are boring, or not that cute, or they don’t work the way I need them to.” You’re creative, so you probably thought of a great way to improve that product at that moment. But, maybe you wondered if you could really do everything that goes into creating a successful product in the toy industry. Keep listening to learn the inspiring story of someone who did just that. Josh White is an award-winning innovator...2023-01-2543 minFAMM PodcastPart 7: Why Your Resource Engine is ImportantAs you’re going after the kingdom movement opportunity in front of you, it’s vital to assess your resource engine. In this episode, Kevin and Derek share four elements that make up a resource engine and how you can assess the health of yours. No amount of resources can create a kingdom movement only by the Holy Spirit. But we can posture ourselves in the best position to go after the kingdom movement opportunity God has for us. So get ready as we rev up our resource engine in today’s episode.Scripture References:Luke 14:25-332022-12-0834 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health Professionals[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 443 | Overcoming PMDD | Uncovering The Link Between PMDD & OCD | Katy EwenIn today’s episode Katy shares her experience charting through severe PMDD during the FAMM program. Katy’s experience speaks to the connection between the menstrual cycle and mental health, and how hormonal imbalances magnified her OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) symptoms prior to her period. If you’ve ever struggled with PMS or PMDD symptoms this episode is a must listen. Katy, also known as Reflex East, is a Reflexologist based in East London, England. She has been supporting people with their fertility and reproductive challenges with the calming power of reflexology in her private practice for 3 years...2022-11-1851 minFAMM PodcastPart 5: Take Your Ministry to ScaleHow can you go to scale with the kingdom movement opportunity in front of you? In this episode, Kevin and Derek break down the importance of vision and planning and discuss FAMM's go-to-scale strategy. Whether the concept of strategy in missions is new to you or if it's an old idea, today's episode will encourage you to dream big and go to scale to disrupt the kingdom of darkness.Looking to Partner with FAMM? Learn more: https://www.gofamm.org/partnerMovement Drivetrain and Assessment download: https://movementdrivetrain.s3.us-east...Connect with FAMM:2022-10-0620 minFAMM PodcastPart 4: Why a Reproducible Disciple-Making Process is ImportantDo you have vision of the Kingdom Movement opportunity ahead of you? If so, you need a reproducible disciple-making process in your cultural context. A blueprint that enables you to go after that which God has placed on your heart. In this episode, Kevin and Derek discuss the importance of mastering a reproducible disciple-making process. Through scripture and personal experience they uncover the absolute necessity of having one because, without it, nothing else will do.Resources:Disciple-Making Grid:https://movementdrivetrain.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/FAMM+Strategic+Grid+For+a+Reproducable+Disciple-Making+Process.pdfD2...2022-09-0729 minFAMM PodcastPart 3: Are You Posturing Your Team for Success? It starts with you. Every successful team dynamic starts with the leader. In this episode, Kevin and Derek discuss what creates a team dynamic that's postured for a movement and how FAMM uses this model. They look at the scriptures to discover how Paul structured his apostolic team and how your team can get in the best posture possible.Movement Drivetrain and Assessment download: https://movementdrivetrain.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/FAMM_Movement_Blueprint_Brochure.pdf Scripture references:2 Corinthians 1:12 Corinthians 8Ephesians 4Connect with FAMM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gofamm2022-08-1124 minFAMM PodcastPart 2: Your Mindset Determines Your OutcomeHow can you approach the kingdom movement opportunity in front of you with a mindset that results in great outcomes? In this episode, Kevin and Derek present the first section of FAMM's movement drivetrain. Kevin shares 4 steps you need to acquire and maintain a proper mindset that will result in movements for the Kingdom.Movement Drivetrain and Assessment download: https://movementdrivetrain.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/FAMM_Movement_Blueprint_Brochure.pdfScripture References:2 Timothy 4:5-8Connect with FAMM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gofammFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/forallmankind...2022-07-1426 minFAMM PodcastPart 1: What is Your Kingdom Movement Opportunity?Do you know what your Kingdom Movement opportunity is? In this episode, Kevin introduces FAMM’s Movement Drivetrain and asks questions to help you discover God’s purpose for your life in the harvest fields.Resources:Movement Drivetrain and Assessment download - https://movementdrivetrain.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/FAMM_Movement_Blueprint_Brochure.pdfActs 18 & 19Questions about this episode? Email us at info@gofamm.org2022-06-0931 minFAMM PodcastExploring FAMM's Movement of Church PlantingFAMM partners with the existing church among the reached to produce the not yet church among the unreached. This has led to 5 churches being planted a day in 2022. In today’s episode, Kevin and Derek address the methodology and doctrine of FAMM’s movement of church planting.Resources:Movement Church: https://www.gofamm.org/product-page/movement-churchChurch Planting: https://www.gofamm.org/product-page/church-plantingTo learn more about partnerships: https://www.gofamm.org/partnerConnect with FAMM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gofammFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/forallmankind...2022-05-1234 minFAMM PodcastUnderstanding FAMM's Model for MissionsWhat kind of church model do you lean towards? In today's episode, Kevin and Derek explain the hybrid missions model FAMM embodies and where that fits within the two polls of the church model spectrum: Proclamation Model and Movement Model.To learn more about partnerships: https://www.gofamm.org/partnerConnect with FAMM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gofammFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/forallmankindWebsite: https://www.gofamm.org/2022-04-0734 min
Death By IncarcerationIt's All About The FAMM!In Death By Incarceration's 19th episode, Suave & Kevin sit down with Maria Goellner.Maria is a public interest attorney and fierce advocate for equal justice. As FAMM’s Pennsylvania State Policy Director, she works with families, policymakers, the media, and the public to run reform initiatives in her home state.Maria has protected the rights and dignity of thousands of families over the last decade. She came to FAMM from the Federal Defender’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania, where she was the sole attorney for the Erie Division. She also served as a tr...2022-03-291h 03
The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception38. Sharna Southan: Mama, Pregnancy Loss Coach & Business MentorIn this episode, I interview Sharna Southan, she is a pregnancy loss coach & business mentor. After her own experience with pregnancy loss, she became inspired to help other women going through it. She supports women through pregnancy loss and teaches providers how to integrate pregnancy loss support into their practices. She is also the founder of the "Institute of Healing Through Pregnancy Loss."
Find Sharna:
Website - https://www.sharnasouthan.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/instituteofhealing_pl/
Find Holly:
Website - https://rosebudwellness.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/
Shop - http://rosebudwellness.com/shop/2022-02-231h 17The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception37. Mama of 3 Boys Andrea Gianchiglia: Traumatic First Birth & Matchbox Cars in Your BootIn this episode, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Andrea. She is a good friend of my sister and I have known her since college! Now we are both Mamas and connecting about all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum & motherhood. From a planned first pregnancy to a surprise 3rd pregnancy we chat about it all! Please enjoy this episode with Andrea.
Find Andrea:
Website - https://agillustration.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agillustration/
Find Holly:
Website - https://rosebudwellness.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/
Shop - http://rosebudwellness.com/shop/2022-02-161h 08The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception36. Dr. Amanda Cohen Returns: Cesarean Recovery, Postpartum Depression & 1st Time MotherhoodIn this episode, I interview my friend and colleague Dr. Amanda Cohen, M.A., L.A.c., D.A.O.M, she is a Board Certified Chinese Medical Physician (L.Ac.) who is passionate about helping her patients achieve optimal well-being. She holds a Master’s and Doctoral Degree (Summa Cum Laude) from Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, specializing in Integrative Medicine. She also has a Masters in Health Psychology from UC Irvine and a dual Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and Cultural Anthropology from Cornell University (Cum Laude).
She is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Functio...2022-02-091h 08The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception35. Mama of Two, Molly: Secondary 'Unexplained Infertility', PPROM & The NICUIn this episode, I interview Molly, a Mama to two kiddos. She has a 6 year old & a 2 year old. She experienced a simple conception with her first and secondary 'unexplained infertility' with her second. She experienced PPROM (Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes) in her second pregnancy, which resulted in a lengthy NICU stay for her kiddo during COVID no less! She share about it all here, please enjoy!
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
https://www.little-heartbeats.org.uk/?fbclid=IwAR3izIGCyHmwHcAQZ9ThqgGUzTS0_p6OWtFebQ8-fz-4Fw3VN2KkzOIERyw
Find Molly:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mollysscho/
Find Holly:
Website - htt...2022-02-0254 minThe Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception34. Radical Birth Keeper & Doula Dana Penenberg: Craniosacral Therapy, Birth TraumaIn this episode, I had the great pleasure of interviewing friend and colleague, Dana Penenberg. In her practice, Integrative Energetics Birth, Dana uses craniosacral therapy, pre and perinatal psychology and integrates birth imprints. She is also a doula & Radical Birth Keeper. In this episode, Dana shares about her own experience of being born to her mother & her period history. She has not given birth herself yet, but has studied with the Free Birth Society as a Radical Birth Keeper. I loved picking her brain about the school and geeking out over home and free birth. Please enjoy!
Mentioned in this...2022-01-261h 15The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception33. Mama to 6 Kiddos, Mindy Glabe: Primary Amenorrhea, Injections to Get Pregnant, The Labor Intervention Funnel & Choosing to have a Large FamilyIn this episode, I chat with one of my oldest friends Mindy Glabe. She is a Mama to 6 kiddos, and I am so glad to have reconnected with her recently while we have both been living in our hometown in CT. She has so much to share and has a lot of experience with pregnancy, birth and motherhood. From 3 vaginal births to 3 C-sections - she has a rich story and so much wisdom to offer.
Mindy never went through menarche (first period) naturally and all of her pregnancies required injections in order to ovulate and conceive. We c...2022-01-191h 03The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception32. Annalise of Mystic Feminine Fertility: Period Pain, Copper Toxicity & Fertility Awareness for Birth ControlIn this episode, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Annalise, she is a Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner in training. She is enthusiastic about women’s health and awakening the divine feminine. She has traveled the world studying various healing modalities and mythology. She is now based in Asheville, North Carolina, and works with clients all around the world to empower them to connect with their body’s innate wisdom, heal after hormonal birth control, prevent or achieve pregnancy, and understand that their menstrual cycle is their 5th vital sign.
Find Annalise:
Webs...2022-01-1258 minThe Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception31. Kristin Hauser of Womb Medicine: Motherwounds, Wild Pregnancy, Free Birth & MotherhoodIn this episode, I interview Kristin Hauser of Womb Medicine. She is an acupuncturist, herbalist, womb health educator, somatic sex educator, yoga teacher AND birth worker. She shares in this episode about her two homebirths that were only 23 months apart! She offers a unique perspective on trusting your body and the process of birth.
Find Kristin:
Website - https://www.wombmedicine.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristinhauser/
Course -
https://www.freebirthsocietycourses.com
Or www.bloodmysteriesschool.com
F...2022-01-051h 07The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious ConceptionMINISODE - Taking Back Birth Podcast & Indie Birth: Check it out!Check out the “Taking Back Birth” podcast with Maryn Green of Indie Birth! It’s awesome and filled with quality information.
Indie Birth:
Website - https://indiebirth.org/
Podcast - https://indiebirth.org/podcastarchive/
Find Holly:
Website - https://rosebudwellness.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/
Shop - http://rosebudwellness.com/shop/2021-12-2903 minThe Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious ConceptionMINISODE - Free Birth Society Podcast: Listen to it!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/free-birth-society/id12319125332021-12-2202 minThe Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception30. Interview with my Sister Erica Leever: Unplanned Pregnancy, Induction & Postpartum RecoveryIn this episode, I had the great pleasure of interviewing my sister (!!) Erica Leever. Erica has two kiddos, my lovely nieces, Olive & Violet. Olive is 6 and Violet will be 2 very soon. We chat about her first period, her experience with birth control, conceiving her first child, as well as her birth and postpartum experiences. Enjoy this episode with my sister!
Find Holly:
Website-https://rosebudwellness.com/
Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/
Shop-https://rosebudwellness.com/shop/2021-12-151h 15The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception29. Maternal Mental Health with Tricia Murray: Perinatal & Postpartum Anxiety, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)In this episode, I interview Tricia Murray. Here is some info about her from her website:
'I’m an Anxiety and Trauma Coach and advanced EFT Practitioner. I have over 12 years experience of supporting, mentoring and coaching mums as well as being asked to contribute to a number of NHS and Government committees, co-founding a Perinatal Mental Health charity (Juno Perinatal Mental Health Support) and Supervisor and Course Instructor for the College of Perinatal Emotional Health for Traumatic Birth Recovery course. I’m also a mum to 4 boys and a dog and live in Edinburgh and obsessed with Sc...2021-12-081h 05The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception28. Chronic Sexual Pain with Katrina: Art Therapy, Advocating for Yourself & Building a Team of SupportIn this episode, I interviewed Katrina of 'Cultivate Art Therapy'. Katrina is a trauma counselor, art therapist & visual artist. She struggled with chronic sexual pain for 10 years and now works with humans with chronic vulvar/vaginal pain or other sexual pain. We chat about her (and my) experiences with sexual pain and being dismissed by doctors for many years.
Find Katrina:
Website - https://www.cultivatearttherapy.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/makingthingswithkat/
Find Holly:
Website - https://rosebudwellness.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/
Shop - http://rosebudwellness.com/shop/
Mentioned in this episode:
https://ti...2021-12-011h 07The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception27. Kaila of Parent Tell Pod: Body Image, Cervical Surgery, Breastfeeding & Motherhood Changing YouIn this episode, I interview Kaila of the 'Parent Tell' podcast. Kaila became a Mama near the beginning of lockdown in May of 2020. We chat about her pregnancy and how the changes in her body and feeling completely out of control around them impacted her. Her birth that resulted in a cervical tear that ultimately led to a hemorrhage and required emergency surgery. Her son, Robin, is now 16 months old and we chat a bit how this journey of motherhood so far has shifted her perspectives and approaches to life.
Find Kaila:
Podcast - https://parenttellpod.buzzsprout.com/
Instagram...2021-11-241h 20The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception26. Acupuncturist & Life Coach Hannah Jefferson: Birth Control, Pelvic PT & Fertility AwarenessIn this episode I chat with friend and colleague, Hannah Jefferson of Soul and Lune Wellness. Hannah has direct experience with a variety of hormonal birth control methods, all of which ended up not working out for her. She eventually found her way to managing her fertility with the fertility awareness method. She also shares about period pain & pelvic PT for painful intercourse.
From Hannah's Site:
"In the world we live in today, it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We live so very much in our heads, oftentimes forgetting about our p...2021-11-1748 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsPersonal Charting Insights | Cervical Health | Building Your Women’s Health Practice with FAMM | Haley SmithDiscover what Haley learned from her own cycle, and why she mentioned that her income doubled as a result of her participation on the FAMM program! Haley is a women’s health practitioner specializing in feeding hormones properly and charting menstrual cycles to consciously conceive, avoid pregnancy, and screen for cervical health. She is the creator of Fertility Freedom, a 1:1 program that weaves together cutting-edge nutrition research, constitutional dietetics, and tracking the health of your fertility using the fertility awareness method. She is also the founder of The Fertility Freedom Workshop, a group experience with leading fertility ex...2021-11-1242 minThe Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception25. Christine Burgos: Unplanned Pregnancy, Miscarriage, C-Section Recovery & MotherhoodIn this episode, I interview my long-time friend, Christine (Cooper) Burgos (we met in 8th grade!!) I had my very first period ever and went to a party at her house that night. Anyway! She has three boys 11, 7 & 3. Her first labor started after she was induced. The labor was very long and she ended in a C-section because he just wasn't coming out! After the birth of her first son, she decided to avoid the traumatic labor portion and go straight for a C-section. Unfortunately, this time she was given too much medication. She was having trouble breathing and there...2021-11-101h 22The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception24. Jasmine Rice on Ovarian Cysts, Endometriosis, Multiple Surgeries & Perimenopause at 40In this episode, I had the pleasure of connecting with Jasmine Rice. Jasmine has struggled with ovarian cysts & endometriosis and has received multiple surgeries to help alleviate the pain associated with these conditions. She also suffered 2 early miscarriages while married to her ex-husband. She faced divorce after these miscarriages, and eventually was told that she was entering perimenopause at age 40. She is a life coach that utilizes neurolinguistic programming (NLP) in her practice to help clients free themselves from negative thinking. She primarily works with women that have or are going through divorce. Her business is called, "Good Things Are G...2021-11-0338 minThe Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception23. Four Unassisted Home Births with Missy Campbell: Free Birth & HomeschoolIn this episode, I had the great pleasure of chatting with Missy Campbell. Missy is a Mama to 4 children aged 18, 16, 12 & 11. She had all of her children unassisted at home! She has such a beautiful relationship to using fertility awareness for birth control (and eventually conception) as well as menstruation. She has also shared this with her two teenage daughters. We chat about pregnancy, homebirth, free range living & homeschool. She was also trained as a midwife assistant at "The Farm" in Tennessee so she brings that knowledge to the table also. It was such a treat to chat with her and I...2021-10-2759 minThe Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception22. Eating Disorder Recovery Coach Tabitha Farrar: Energy Deficit Postpartum, Bounce Back CultureIn this episode, I interview eating disorder recovery coach, Tabitha Farrar. She recovered from her own eating disorder and now guides others through recovery from eating disorders. She has found that over the years, many of her clients became pregnant and then struggle to get enough nutrition in the postpartum phase. Outside of diagnosed eating disorders, this is common among many women with the pressure to return to their pre-pregnancy shape and size. Many women will find themselves exercising too soon (or too intensely) and eating too little. There is also a huge misconception in terms of how much additional...2021-10-2051 minThe Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception21. Dr. Amanda Cohen of Source Point Wellness: Vulvodynia, Pregnancy & Postpartum TeamIn this episode, I had the great pleasure of chatting with my friend and fellow acupuncturist Dr. Amanda Cohen. We get in to period pain, vulvodynia (vulvar pain), pregnancy & setting up a birth and postpartum team that you feel confident in. As an acupuncturist, herbalist and functional medicine doctor has so much to share about her own personal healing journey.
Dr. Amanda Cohen, M.A., L.A.c., D.A.O.M, is a Board Certified Chinese Medical Physician (L.Ac.) who is passionate about helping her patients achieve optimal well-being. She holds a Master’s and Doctoral Degree from Emp...2021-10-131h 06The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception20. Menstrual Health Coach Tara McCann: On Body Literacy, Conscious Conception & MotherhoodTara McCann is a menstrual health coach and a Mama to two girls ages 10 and 12.
From Tara's Website:
"I started tracking my menstrual cycle when my husband and I were trying to get pregnant, over a decade ago. At that time, I was hyper-focused on ovulation and when I was fertile.
Through the years, I’ve learned so much more than that though. I’ve put all my knowledge of science and the human body from my degrees and I’ve investigated how the menstrual cycle works and how hormones interact in the body.
I’ve had specialty training in Health Coach...2021-10-0659 minThe Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception19. Amy Porter Mama of 2 & Congenital Heart Defect Advocate: IUI, Sperm Donor Selection & CHDAmy Porter is in a same-sex marriage and had a 4 year old daughter and 1 year old son. She is a coronary heart disease advocate & child educator. In this episode, we focus on the birth of her son that was diagnosed with a heart defect at her 28-week ultrasound. The issue had gone undetected in previous scans, and she is now an advocate for early detection so that immediate action can be taken when the babe makes their way earth-side.
This was a very special conversation, and I hope you'll enjoy this episode.
Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.tinytickers.org/
F...2021-09-291h 07The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception18. Ashley of Rose Hips & Ritual: Hospital to Home, Pregnancy Release& Breaking Ancestral PatternsIn this episode, I interviewed a friend and colleague, Ashley Sullivan.
From her website:
Ashley Sullivan is a Women’s Wellness Coach & Therapist, devoted mother, folk herbalist and founder of Rosehips & Ritual, a women-centered resource that weaves ritual and ceremony into womb healing, transformation, and empowerment. Her work brings the magic and reverence back to the many rites-of-passage that we undergo as women throughout our fertile years.
After her first pregnancy in 2006, she began serving women in their journeys home to themselves through the sacred understanding of birth, fertility, and the cycles and rhythms of womanhood. She has studied at The...2021-09-221h 20The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception17. Emily Ginn of The 'IVF This' Podcast: Fertility Treatments, Natural Conception, IVF CoachingEmily Ginn is an IVF warrior, coach, fellow podcaster and Mama to 2 boys.
In her own words:
"I give tools to women just like you so you can learn how to cut your overwhelm and anxiety in half—all while getting love and laughter back into your life.
With 15 years in social work and certification from The Life Coach School, I have taught so many women going through IVF how to heal shame, trauma and become more mindful during one of the most intense processes in their lives."
Find Emily:
Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2UF1unuOUwDnL48T3LUr...2021-09-1556 minThe Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception16. Self-Love Coach Erika Beal: Body Neutrality, Role Modeling a Healthy Relationship Food and BodyIn this episode I interview Anti-Diet Advocate, Radical Self-Love Coach & Mom of 2, Erika Beal. We get into her personal experience of pregnancy and how the fear of weight gain during pregnancy impacted her mental health. After a deep-dive in to plant a based diet, and obsession with only eating 'healthy' foods, Erika found another way. She now advocates for eating intuitively, working towards body neutrality & self-love. We get into how she models this to her 5 year old daughter and 2 year old son. She listens to her body and respects her body for what it can DO rather than for what...2021-09-081h 06The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception15. Reena Friedman Watts: Mother of 4, 3 Unmedicated Births, C-Section Recovery, Pandemic MotheringIn this episode, Holly chats with Mom of 4, Reena Friedman Watts. Reena was so fun and easy to talk to, and has such a rich and interesting story to share.
Here's Reena's Bio: "There’s not much Reena Friedman Watts hasn’t done in her professional life. She’s scoured the NPR newswire for stories. She’s combed through hundreds of small claims cases. She’s worked on reality TV shows such as The Jerry Springer Show, Court TV, and Nanny 911. She’s worked in Radio. She’s planned mega-events for the telecom and finance industries. She’s secured sponsors and emceed. She’s bo...2021-09-0156 minThe Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception14. Aquarian Yoga Teacher & Mama Sara Marie: Teen Pregnancy, Postpartum & Blessings of MotherhoodIn this episode, I chat with a lovely friend Sara Marie about her journey through an unexpected pregnancy at 17. She shares about the challenges of the postpartum time and the simple ways in which others can offer their support. Sara Marie is such a light and her story was such a blast to witness. Please enjoy! "Sara Marie is a wild and playful spirit who brings people together through movement, breathwork, magic and ritual. She is a certified teacher in Kundalini yoga and Amba Movement, and is especially focused on the spiritual aspects of embodiment. She draws on her many...2021-08-251h 08The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception13. 2nd Time Mama Sam Baker: Motherhood, Miscarriage & Pre-term BirthIn this episode, I interview my long time friend, Sam Baker. She has a three-year-old and one-year-old daughter, and has a lot to share about her journey towards motherhood. Through several miscarriages and a pre-term birth with her second child, Sam offers a winding road filled with many challenges and many blessings.
Find Sam:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthae18/
Find Holly:
Website - https://rosebudwellness.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/
Shop - https://rosebudwellness.com/shop/2021-08-181h 17The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception12. Capri Kurtz of Inner Source Alchemy: Acupuncture, Lifestyle Changes & Free BirthIn this episode, I interview Capri Kurtz on her experience into motherhood. After struggling with painful periods for many years, Capri made some significant lifestyle and dietary changes, and began receiving regular acupuncture treatments. Making these changes and incorporating acupuncture also helped her to conceive her first child. Her first babe was born at home unassisted (accidentally), when her midwife didn't arrive in time. Having an accidental unassisted birth with her first, she decided to have a 'free birth' for her second birth. Please enjoy this episode with Capri!
Mentioned in this episode-
Free Birth Society - https://www.freebirthsociety.c...2021-08-111h 07The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception11. Acupuncturist & Herbalist Mama Ann Cleary: Pregnancy after 40 while in Acupuncture SchoolIn this episode I spoke with friend, and fellow acupuncturist, Ann Cleary, L.Ac. We go through pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond. Ann has a 4 year old daughter. She talks about the balance between motherhood and building her acupuncture business as well as finishing acupuncture school. From Ann's Website: "Hi, I’m Ann, and I am so glad you have found your way here. I am an acupuncturist and herbalist, and it is my profound honor to use these medicines to the benefit of all body shapes, colors, sizes, and genders. Whether you are turning to this medicine as a preve...2021-08-0451 minThe Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception10. Journey to My Daughter with Jennifer Rose Asher: Miscarriage, Adoption, Unexpected PregnancyIn this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with fellow Mama, Jennifer Rose Asher. Jennifer has just authored a book on her journey into becoming a Mama called, "Journey to My Daughter." From not knowing if motherhood was in the cards for her, to obsessively seeking it and ultimately deciding to adopt her daughter, Jennifer has a lot to share. Please enjoy this episode with her.
Find Jennifer:
Book Campaign-https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/journey-to-my-daughter-by-jennifer-rose-asher?fbclid=IwAR1jSmPoMqs1WSmlWopJdPLz8gaakVdZZL1jvgfWdy0tOjPQfP8XNSVXn0c#/
Website-https://journeytomydaughter.com/?fbclid=IwAR3GLon0u-LZ11vyRHJVqW-nV1tP4jzMpuxuJmw3mPVX1HOT1rYjDfV1y9M
I...2021-07-2846 minThe Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception9. Pregnant Second Time Mama Allie Jones: PCOS, Surprise Pregnancy & Advocating for yourselfIn this episode, Holly talks with her friend Allie Jones about her journey through first time motherhood. Allie shares about and her experience with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), an unexpected pregnancy at 21 & having a hospital birth. She is also currently 39 weeks pregnant, and will be sharing about her experience through her second pregnancy, and some things she learned from her first pregnancy and birth that have informed how she is approaching this time differently.
Mentioned in this episode:
Bradley Method: http://www.bradleybirth.com/2021-07-2156 minThe Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception8. Fertility Awareness Method: Body Literacy, Optimizing Fertility & Natural Birth ControlIn this episode, Holly gets in to the practice of Fertility Awareness, or more specifically the sympto-thermal method of fertility tracking. She shares how to track basal body temperature, cervical fluid or mucus and cervical position.
Fertility Friday:
https://fertilityfriday.com/
Fifth Vital Sign:
https://thefifthvitalsignbook.com/about/
Fertility Awareness Mastery Workbook:
https://thefifthvitalsignbook.com/chartingworkbook/
Kindara:
Kindara.com2021-07-1421 minThe Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception7. Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Pranidhi Varshney: 2nd time Mama, Ashtanga YogaIn this episode Holly talks with Ashtanga Yoga teacher, Pranidhi Varshney about her pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood journey. It was an especially fun time to talk with her, because she is currently pregnant with her second child due in mid-August!
You can find Pranidhi here: http://yogashalawest.com/2021-07-071h 05The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception6. Postpartum Pearls & Mother Musings with HollyIn this episode, I share about my postpartum experience and some things I learned, as well as some practices I used to take care of myself during the forth trimester. I will also share about the transition into early motherhood and what I've learned so far.
Postpartum Steaming: https://rosebudwellness.com/2019/06/29/benefits-of-postpartum-yoni-steaming/
Holistic Pelvic Care: https://www.wildfeminine.com/faq/
Nipple Cream: https://www.amazon.com/Breastfeeding-Earth-Mama-Lanolin-free-Verified/dp/B000JVCBBG/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=FFP45OPVAZAM&dchild=1&keywords=earth+mama+nipple+butter&qid=1622251825&sprefix=earth+mama+nipple%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExT0dOUVRENThLN0RMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDA5MDk...2021-06-3028 minThe Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception5. Midwife Kara Crawford: Pregnancy, Breastfeeding Challenges, Hospital to HomebirthHolly talks with one of the midwives that attended her birth about her journey through pregnancy, birth, postpartum & motherhood. Kara has 3 children, 29, 19 & 17 years old. She has such a rich experience and her story is very much worth the listen.
Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=spiritual+midwifery+by+ina+may+gaskin&crid=2H76JKNEHOCJJ&sprefix=spiritual+midwifery%2Caps%2C169&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_19
How to find Kara:
https://www.circleoflifemidwifery.com/2021-06-231h 19The Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception4. Yoni Steaming 101: How to, why and more!Yoni steaming is an ancient healing technique for the female reproductive system. The term 'Yoni' is a Sanskrit word meaning; womb, uterus, vagina, or the entire female reproductive system.
How to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=agUTAjfnmc4&feature=emb_logo2021-06-1619 minThe Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception3. Pregnant Mama Megan Shaw: Blessingways, Crystal Grids & Fertility CandlesIn this episode Holly talks with her good friend, Megan Shaw about her experience of menstruation, fertility and pregnancy. Megan is currently pregnant and due in September 2021. It's such a fun conversation because she is in that in between space. She's a mother, and she's waiting to meet her babe earth side. We will reconnect with Megan after her birth in September. Megan hosts blessing ways (initiation ceremonies) for pregnant mamas, works with crystal grids and fertility candles.
To Find Megan:
https://www.instagram.com/pneumabloom/
https://www.pneumabloom.com/
Mentioned in this episode:
Bountiful, Beautiful, Blissful: Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa...2021-06-0958 minThe Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception2. Period Parameters: What does a healthy period look like?In this episode, Holly dives into what constitutes a healthy menstrual cycle & period.
Holly's Offerings:
www.rosebudwellness.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/rosebud_wellness/
Fertility Friday Podcast:
https://fertilityfriday.com/2021-06-0213 minThe Fertile Womb: Natural Fertility Optimization & Conscious Conception1. My Story: Holly Leever, L.Ac. Menstruation, pregnancy, birth & postpartumHolly's period, fertility, pregnancy, birth & postpartum.
Mentioned in this episode:
Love Your Labour: https://webinar.loveyourlabour.com/lyl-sales-page34360749
Labor Prep Steaming Blog: https://rosebudwellness.com/2020/03/22/labor-prep-yoni-steaming/
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Balistic#10 - Didier Rousseau - Fondateur FAMM accélérateur de startup, Fondateur du cabinet de conseil Weave📢 [NOUVEAU PODCAST] 🎧
Un invité exceptionnel pour le podcast de Balistic !
Entrepreneur, Investisseur & Fondateur du cabinet de conseil en stratégie Weave, Fondateur de FAMM accélérateur de startup & scaleup spécialisé dans la croissance verte et la croissance bleue, Didier Rousseau est un serial entrepreneur et un dirigeant inspirant.
Dans cet entretien, nous faisons le point sur son parcours exceptionnel ponctué de rencontres, de défis et de réalisations remarquables
Avec le franc-parler et l’énergie qui le caractérisent, il partage :
· Ses motivations personnelles
· Sa vision en m...2021-04-081h 04Balistic#10 - Didier Rousseau - Fondateur FAMM accélérateur de startup, Fondateur du cabinet de conseil Weave📢 [NOUVEAU PODCAST] 🎧
Un invité exceptionnel pour le podcast de Balistic !
Entrepreneur, Investisseur & Fondateur du cabinet de conseil en stratégie Weave, Fondateur de FAMM accélérateur de startup & scaleup spécialisé dans la croissance verte et la croissance bleue, Didier Rousseau est un serial entrepreneur et un dirigeant inspirant.
Dans cet entretien, nous faisons le point sur son parcours exceptionnel ponctué de rencontres, de défis et de réalisations remarquables
Avec le franc-parler et l’énergie qui le caractérisent, il partage :
· Ses motivations personnelles
· Sa vision en matière de croissance résiliente et d’innovation technologique...2021-04-081h 04
Crucial Conversation Podcast With Dontay HarrisEpisode 7 ONE FAMM MUSIC GROUPHost Dontay Harris has a conversation with Mr Network CEO of ONE FAMM MUSIC GROUP2020-11-1434 min
Concrete PillowInterview with Attorney Greg Newburn of Florida FAMMGreat and insightful interview with Attorney Greg Newburn of Florida FAMM, discussing his take on reform and the steps needed to make change!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/concretepillow/message2020-02-2447 min
Speaking Freely With the ACLU-PAFAMM's vision for changing the criminal legal systemFounded in 1991, FAMM started as an organization dedicated to ending mandatory minimum sentencing, and while ending mandatory minimums is still a priority, the organization has since evolved to advocate for comprehensive changes to the criminal legal system. Today, FAMM advocates for reforming community supervision, encourages policymakers to #VisitAPrison, and wants older people who are incarcerated to have the chance to live the final years of their lives with dignity.
In this episode, we hear from Celeste Trusty, FAMM's state policy director in Pennsylvania. Celeste outlines FAMM's current priorities in Pennsylvania and discusses a lobby day that FAMM is organizing and...2019-08-1426 min
Fellowship TalksEpisode #64 - Mission Partner Kevin Phillips (FAMM)Elisa Williams (Global Mission Pastor) joins Dan to cohost this episode of Fellowship Talks. We spend time getting to know Kevin Phillips who leads the ministry of FAMM (For All Mankind Movement). You can learn more about their ministry here(www.gofamm.org). Kevin leads FAMM in effective evangelism and discipleship of people in the darkest part of the world. FAMM works in several countries of South Asia. Kevin shares stories of persecution, salvation, and baptism from all over South Asia. Check out their website and learn more about the ministry of FAMM. ...2019-07-1031 min
National Advocacy Calls on Developing LegislationNACDL/FAMM State Clemency Project CallNACDL hosted a National Advocacy Call on Developing Legislation on Thursday, October, 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. EDT focused on the NACDL/FAMM State Clemency Project. The call featured Norman Reimer, Executive Director, NACDL; Mary Price, General Counsel, FAMM; and Alphonso David, Counsel, New York Governor Cuomo. The Project is collaborating with New York State to develop necessary processes and procedures and to provide logistical support enabling pro bono assistance for those seeking clemency.2017-10-2452 min
FAMM-Fiber Arts & Mixed Media RadioFAMM LIve with Lisa FulmerLisa Fulmer (http://www.lisalizalou.com/) is our guest for the first episode of FAMM Radio. Lisa is a successful artist and Marketing Manager at C&T Publishing (books & products for quilting, fiber arts and mixed media). She has a wealth of knowledge to share with our listeners. We will discuss how to submit a book proposal, plan a book outline and what to expect if your proposal is accepted and published. We will also delve into self-promotion and personal branding tips for selling your handmade goods, teaching, sharing your crafty talent, providing a personal service, and so much more...2010-05-281h 00FAMM-Fiber Arts & Mixed Media RadioFAMM LiveFAMM Talk Show host Rebecca E. Parsons discusses the format and the vision behind the show with FAMM creator Susan Sorrell.2010-03-2933 min