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I Want to Put a Baby in You!Episode 164: The Whole Pineapple – Ruby Booras and Anne JudgeAnne Judge, DNP, WHNP-BC, ARNP is a Nurse Practitioner at Seattle Reproductive Medicine (SRM). Anne has worked at SRM since 2007 and has both a personal and professional connection to the field of reproductive medicine. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology from Stanford University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Washington, where she completed an honors research project on paternal infant attachment. Passionate about women’s health, Anne initially worked as a labor and delivery nurse, until her personal experiences with infertility inspired her to make a career change into reproductive medicine. Anne obtain...
2023-06-0753 min
Heart Healing from LossA Whole Range of Feelings on the Path to ParenthoodFertility challenges can come with a whole range of griefs — not just the loss of a pregnancy or the hopes of genetically related children, though those losses can be devastating. There can also be grief around losing trust in one's body, around decisions made in the past that may or may not have impacts now, around identity and sense of self, or even around just not having things happen the way they seem to happen "for everyone else." In this episode with hosts of the incredible fertility podcast The Whole Pineapple, Grief Coach Wendy Sloneker and...
2023-01-0337 min
The Whole PineappleMindfulness for the HolidaysThe holidays can bring up a whole lot of emotions: Joy and excitement, sure, but also anxiety, depression, and grief for many. And are you, like us, a little out of practice with making "small talk"? That might lead to some "big talk," but that can bring its own stress! Whatever you're feeling, practicing mindfulness and self care care can really help you have a healthier holiday season. In this episode, Anne Judge and Jamie Mammenga talk about stresses — and solutions! — that come up at this time of the year. Listen in for some...
2022-11-1221 min
The Whole PineappleIndestructible — Infertility PoetrySolace, inspiration, laughter — humans are amazingly good at turning difficult experiences into art, and infertility is no exception. In this short snack, hosts Ruby Booras and Anne Judge share some of their favorite poetry on the challenges of infertility...and take a turn at crafting some poetry of their own! If you've written about your experience, we hope you'll share your writing with us! Find Anne and Ruby on Instagram @thewholepineapplepod or on Twitter @WholePineapple. And of course, on the website: https://thewholepineapple.com/. Resources: Heart Talk: Poetic Wisdom for a Be...
2022-10-1527 min
The Whole PineappleRecurrent Pregnancy Loss with Dr. Lora ShahineHello, Pineapple People! October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, and if you’re grieving a loss and feeling like you might never have the family you’re hoping for, please listen to this episode. We see you. There’s hope. In this episode, hosts Ruby Booras and Anne Judge talk with reproductive specialist Dr. Lora Shahine about the many causes of pregnancy loss — and the many reasons to hope. Anatomy, genetics, environment, physical health: there are so many factors that can lead to pregnancy loss. Dr. Lora Shahine (https://drlorashahine.com/) is...
2022-10-0641 min
The Whole PineappleBraving the StormPain, stress, anxiety, uncertainty, and challenges like infertility can swamp the sturdiest boats, especially when the waves just keep on coming as they seem to be right now. In this short snack, Anne Judge and Jamie Mammenga talk about how mindfulness and gratitude can help you move through the storm. In addition to "fluffy" shows. ;) What 1-3 things happened to you today or are present in your life that you can feel thankful for? Can you put sticky notes on the bathroom mirror to remind yourself of the things that are going well? Li...
2022-08-2024 min
The Whole PineappleAll About Fibroids with Dr Paul LinPatient: "Why do I have fibroids?" Provider: "Because you have a uterus." It may seem flippant, but it is nonetheless true. Many people with a uterus may not even realize they have fibroids, as they may be asymptomatic or have symptoms that can be explained away as "bad periods." People may not know they have fibroids until they start having extremely heavy periods at perimenopause — or until they have struggles getting pregnant. In this short snack, hosts Ruby Booras and Anne Judge and guest Dr. Lin talk about where fibroids come fr...
2022-08-1321 min
The Whole PineappleFertility and ... Pineapples?How did pineapples — once a way of displaying one's wealth — become a symbol of infertility? In this first episode of The Whole Pineapple, Nurse Practitioners, fertility experts, and podcast hosts Ruby Booras and Anne Judge talk about how pineapples and fertility came to be associated, and whether or not you have to eat the chewy pineapple core to help IVF be more successful. About one in eight women or couples will experience infertility in their lives, making difficulty conceiving much more common than many believe. The Whole Pineapple is about helping couples and thos...
2022-01-1348 min
The Whole PineappleMeet Ruby and AnneNurse Practitioners Ruby Booras (DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC, DipACLM/DipIBLM, she/they) and Anne Judge (DNP, ARNP, WHNP-BCare, she/her) know a lot about fertility and wellness in general. And they want to help you be as ready as possible when it's time to start or extend your family. Meet the team who will share information on physical and emotional wellness, including nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, and more — all viewed through the lens of fertility. Learn more about Ruby and Anne and The Whole Pineapple at thewholepineapple.com!
2022-01-1215 min
The Whole PineappleIntroducing The Whole PineappleWhat do you get when you add two nurse practitioners, a healthy serving of science, a heaping scoop of kindness, a dash of fun, and a microphone? The Whole Pineapple podcast takes a whole-person approach to fertility. Join co-hosts Ruby Booras and Anne Judge as they discuss a variety of fertility and wellness-related topics including nutrition, physical activity, mindfulness, stress management, toxic habits, environmental exposures, mental health, sleep, sexual health, relationships, self-care and so much more. From thought-provoking interviews with leading experts and straight-forward conversations about scientific research to inspiring real-life infertility stories from listeners li...
2021-12-1402 min