The Resilient Fertility Podcast (Anisa Woodall, MS CN)

In this episode, Dr. Mark and Anisa dive deep with Lily Nichols, RDN into the true concerns for mamas and babies when a woman chooses to follow a vegetarian (or even limited animal protein) diet. Though there is so much to be discussed on this topic, we covered the key concerns of what true protein needs are in pregnancy, essential pregnancy micronutrients often deficient on a vegetarian diet, the differences between animal and plant forms of nutrients, and the challenge of balancing blood sugar on a limited protein diet. Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is the author of two bestselling books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. You can find her work at LilyNicholsRDN.com and follow her on Instagram: @lilynicholsrdn We fully understand that this is a controversial topic and ask that each person listening does so with an open mind and accepting the information we discuss from a place of curiosity and in the best interest of mama and babe.

The extensive notes for this episode can be found at www.anisawoodall.com/show-notes/vegetarianpregnancy

To Work with Anisa for Pregnancy Nutrition Coaching, click here.

Get Anisa's First Trimester Meal Plan and other meal plans here

Join Anisa's FREE Fertility masterclass: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/masterclass/ Download Anisa's FREE Preconception checklist: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/preconceptionchecklist/ To enroll in Anisa’s Resilient Motherhood preconception preparation course and coaching visit https://www.anisawoodall.com/resilientmotherhood

Welcome to episode 21 of the Woodall Wellness Podcast! We are so excited to have Dr. Ray McClanahan come on and be a guest on our show! Dr. McClanahan’s practice, Northwest Foot & Ankle in Portland, Oregon, allows him to care for those who find their highest joy when in motion. In his 18 years as a podiatrist, he has learned that the most common foot problems can be easily corrected by restoring natural foot function. I first found out about Dr. Ray when I was doing a continuing education course. I watched a 2-hour presentation by him and it blew me away! I’ve definitely gone in and out of the natural foot health movement, but after hearing Dr. Ray speak, I knew this was something I needed to make a permanent shift towards. Dr. Ray is the inventor of Correct Toes, silicone toe spacers. His professional goal is to provide quality natural foot health services with an emphasis on sports medicine, preventative and conservative options as well as education on proper footwear. He’s offering free shipping on this product to our listeners who use  WOODALLWELLNESS at checkout. Dr. McClanahan is an active runner and athlete. In 1999, he finished 14th in the U.S. National Men’s Cross-Country Championships and had a near Olympic Trials qualifying 5,000 meter mark of 13:56 in 2000. He then qualified for the World Duathlon Championships in 2001. Please enjoy this episode and be sure to check out his website correcttoes.com for tons of videos are resources on preventative natural foot health! Our show notes for this episode can be found at woodallwellness.com/show-notes/correcttoes Join my FREE masterclass: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/masterclass/ Download my FREE Preconception checklist: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/preconceptionchecklist/ To enroll in Anisa’s Resilient Motherhood course and coaching visit https://www.anisawoodall.com/resilientmotherhood

Join me, Anisa Woodall, a holistic fertility and prenatal Certified Nutritionist and mother of two, as I share my personal journey of overcoming physical setbacks that led to unforeseen delays in my own conception timelines.

In this episode, I delve into the importance of mindset shifts, practical tips for optimizing fertility, and actionable steps to improve egg quality and reproductive health if you’re feeling your biological clock ticking. Whether you're planning to conceive, struggling with fertility challenges, or navigating pregnancy, this episode offers valuable insights, reminding you of your power to take control of your fertility journey and prepare for a healthy motherhood- regardless of the struggles and changes in your expected timelines.

Tune in to learn how reframing your inner dialogue and embracing unexpected timelines can cultivate resilience, patience, and self-awareness and provide you further opportunities to further embody the mother your future child needs you to be.

⁠⁠⁠⁠Register for my FREE Masterclass Unlock Your Fertility: How to Transform Your Habits for Optimal Pregnancy Success!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Work with me:

Reverse Your Aging Fertility- Join the waitlist

⁠⁠Join my Seasonal Meal Plan Membership⁠⁠⁠ and access my RENEW Spring Reset Meal Plan, using food to support releasing excess estrogen so you can finally achieve hormone vitality!

Watch my Resilience from Estrogen Dominance Workshop (Replay)⁠ to learn how to support estrogen elimination, natural progesterone production so you can heal your period problems and get pregnant naturally!

⁠⁠Resilient Motherhood: ⁠⁠⁠⁠A self-paced guide to preparing for conception and beyond⁠ ⁠⁠(Signature Course and Coaching program) for couples preparing for conception.

⁠⁠Revitalize & Restore⁠⁠ 1:1 private coaching for hormone harmony.

⁠⁠Bloom & Nourish coaching program⁠⁠ for private pregnancy nutrition coaching.

Read the Full Show Notes Here

Katherine’s story is a beautiful example of resilient fertility and embracing a growth mindset on the motherhood journey. In this episode, she shares her story about her challenging conception and pregnancy journeys with her first child and how they motivated her to take her preconception preparation up a notch for her second baby.

She shares her experience of medical sabotage with her first pregnancy that led to an induction and resulting C-section and why she’s choosing to do a wild pregnancy and sovereign birth this second go-around.

We get into what kinds of lifestyle changes, made the biggest impact for Katherine’s fertility this time around, what she loved most about my online program Resilient Motherhood, and how she was shocked that she was able to conceive on the first go, especially after her first conception journey.

In this episode you’ll learn about the importance of deepening your knowledge and leaning on wisdom from women who have walked this path before you, intentional planning, and unconventional prenatal care choices is discussed, showcasing personal growth and a journey towards resilient motherhood.

We are hoping you’ll feel inspired from her story to take action - whether you are already trying to conceive or you want to have your ideal motherhood experience the first time (without going through all the trial and error).

View the full show notes here

In this episode, we're discussing a topic that affects many women - struggling with symptoms of hormone imbalance and fertility. It's a topic that can be overwhelming and confusing, leaving women feeling frustrated and hopeless. However, investing in a nutrition coach can save time, money and overwhelm by providing guidance towards achieving hormone vitality faster and with confidence.  You'll hear from several of my clients who share their experience of how working with me saved them time, money and overwhelm. I'll share about the specific changes I made to my diet and lifestyle that helped me achieve hormone vitality and improve my fertility, even before I was ready to conceive. If you're a woman struggling with hormones and fertility, or know someone who is, this episode is a must-listen. Investing in a nutrition coach who has the results to prove her protocols may just be the game-changer you need to achieve hormone vitality and feel confident about your fertility journey. Resources referenced: ⁠Register for my FREE LIVE Masterclass, Become Carb Resilient and Achieve Your Hormone Potential Masterclass⁠ (and get on the waitlist for the next Resilient Hormone Reset!) Work with me 1:1 for Hormone Support with Revitalize & Restore: Private Mentorship for Hormone Harmony ⁠⁠Download my FREE Preconception Checklist!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Register for my FREE Masterclass Unlock Your Fertility: How to Transform Your Habits for Optimal Pregnancy Success!⁠ Work with me in my signature online course and coaching, ⁠⁠⁠Resilient Motherhood: A self-paced guide to preparing for conception and beyond⁠ Resilient Fertility Episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Making Non-toxic Living Approachable⁠⁠⁠

We’re excited to share with you today our favorite local sea salt company, San Juan Island Sea Salt, in a conversation with their founder, Brady Ryan. Located just a ferry-ride away from the Washington mainland, we first learned about this company at the small island farmer’s market that we would always explore every time we came to visit Dr. Mark’s grandmother and grandfather, the oldest resident on the island. Born and raised in Washington, Brady Ryan went to the University of Washington for school, spent several years working on a vegetable farm, and doing beekeeping outside of Seattle after graduation. He returned to his island roots in 2014 and has been raising his family and trying to grow his business ever since. San Juan Island Sea Salt offers their products online at sanjuanislandseasalt.com and you can use the code WOODALL for 10% off your order. Now stay tuned to learn all about how Brady turns our local puget sound seawater into our favorite flakiest, mineral-rich sea salt and seasoning formulations. You can find the links and show notes at woodallwellness.com/show-notes/seasalt Join my FREE masterclass: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/masterclass/ Download my FREE Preconception checklist: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/preconceptionchecklist/ To enroll in Anisa’s Resilient Motherhood course and coaching visit https://www.anisawoodall.com/resilientmotherhood

Are you concerned about your aging fertility and future ability to conceive and are thinking about freezing your eggs? Before you make the decision, make sure you’ve considered all the factors. In this episode we’ll learn about what the process of egg freezing entails, what are the potential risks of egg freezing, what are your chances at a live birth if freezing your eggs (based on your age), the types of lifestyle practices that are worsening your egg health, the impact of making diet and lifestyle changes before harvesting your eggs. View statistics referenced and show notes here: www.anisawoodall.com/show-notes/eggfreezing Register for my FREE masterclass⁠ ⁠Download my FREE Preconception checklist⁠ ⁠Enroll in my Resilient Motherhood Course and/or 1:1 Coaching⁠ ⁠Blog: Why Tracking Your Basal Body Temperature Can Improve Your TTC Journey⁠ Learn more at ⁠https://www.anisawoodall.com⁠ ⁠Follow on Instagram

Hediyeh Rappard is an attorney turned e-commerce entrepreneur as the founder of June Co. She continues to work in the field of law while also starting an e-commerce business selling sustainable menstrual care products. Her goal is empower the community to take charge of their menstrual care in a sustainable manner. She is currently selling the June Cup at cost to off-set the impact of COVID-19 and to address the clear shortage of access to resources and traditional menstrual care products during the pandemic. In our conversation, we discuss common side-effects, to our bodies and the environment, associated with conventional menstrual care products such as pads and tampons and sustainable alternatives to explore. You can learn more at: https://www.thejunecup.com and on IG @thejunecup Show notes can be found at woodallwellness.com/show-notes/thejunecup Join my FREE masterclass: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/masterclass/ Download my FREE Preconception checklist: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/preconceptionchecklist/ To enroll in Anisa’s Resilient Motherhood course and coaching visit https://www.anisawoodall.com/resilientmotherhood

If you're feeling like you: Need encouragement to continue making choices that go against the status quo when it comes to improving your fertility or doing what's best for you baby You want to learn more about what it means to "listen to your body" or If you just want to gain insights from a holistically-minded mother who has embarked on this journey of the motherhood transition mindfully and intentionally, this episode is for you. Holistic Fertility Nutritionist and natural mama of 2 boys, Anisa Woodall, MS CN will share 6 key lessons she's learned throughout the process of matrescence (becoming a mother) that she wishes every maiden to hear before they become mothers. As always these insights are from her own personal experience and you should give yourself the freedom, and take personal responsibility, to decide if any of these lessons feel right for your own motherhood journey. Take what resonates and leave what doesn't. Resources referenced: Ebook: The Natural Mama's Guide To Newborn Essentials: For Mindful, Healthy and Eco-Friendly Living Blog: My Wild Pregnancy and Freebirth The Conscious Uplevel summit: Ways of the Wise Woman (Currently $111, prices go up May 6th!) Download my FREE Preconception Checklist! Register for my FREE fertility masterclass! Learn more about my signature online course and coaching, Resilient Motherhood: A self-paced guide to preparing for conception and beyond

This episode of the Resilient Fertility Podcast delves into the intricate links between histamine levels, estrogen dominance, and fertility issues, especially during the spring season when allergies are rampant.

I share insights from my recent Resilience from Estrogen Dominance workshop, explaining how allergens can exacerbate period pains, heaviness of bleeding and fertility problems by affecting histamine and estrogen levels. By drawing the connection between these elements, the episode explores the root causes of histamine intolerance and offers practical strategies for mitigating symptoms through diet, gut health optimization, and improving estrogen metabolism.

If you're struggling with period problems, allergies, or trying to conceive, this episode provides valuable insights into using your diet and lifestyle changes to support your fertility journey. If you’re interested in using food as a means to address estrogen dominance and histamine intolerance, to finally experience relief from period pain and improving your chances of conceiving, then I’ll share next steps for doing so!

Register for my Resilience from Estrogen Dominance Workshop (Replay)⁠ to learn how to heal your period problems and get pregnant naturally!

⁠⁠⁠⁠Register for my FREE Masterclass Unlock Your Fertility: How to Transform Your Habits for Optimal Pregnancy Success!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Work with me:

⁠⁠⁠Join my Seasonal Meal Plan Membership⁠⁠⁠ and access my new RENEW Spring Reset Meal Plan to heal from Estrogen Dominance today!

⁠⁠Resilient Motherhood: ⁠⁠⁠⁠A self-paced guide to preparing for conception and beyond⁠ ⁠⁠(Signature Course and Coaching program) for those preparing for conception.

⁠⁠Revitalize & Restore⁠⁠ 1:1 private coaching for hormone harmony.

⁠⁠Bloom & Nourish coaching program⁠⁠ for private pregnancy nutrition coaching.

⁠⁠View full show notes with references here

In this episode you'll learn: Why taking steps to support detoxification BEFORE your 3 month preconception window is important for optimal health of your future baby How environmental toxicants can impact your fertility (and male fertility), directly impacting egg quality and sperm quality The impact your environment has on your hormone balance, influencing states of estrogen dominance and common conditions symptoms like PCOS, Endometriosis, PMS, heavy periods, irregular cycles and more What you can do to reduce your chances of experiencing extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and some natural strategies to improve Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) Whether or not you need to stop breastfeeding to do a detox before your next pregnancy How I approach supporting detoxification in the preconception period Resources referenced: Blog: Are you making enough progesterone? Blog: What is Estrogen Dominance and why it may be keeping you from getting pregnant Resilient Fertility Episode: Making Non-toxic Living Approachable Research paper: Contaminants in Human Milk: Weighing the Risks against the Benefits of Breastfeeding Download my FREE Preconception Checklist!⁠ ⁠Register for my FREE fertility masterclass!⁠ Learn more about my signature online course and coaching, ⁠Resilient Motherhood: A self-paced guide to preparing for conception and beyond

As women, we have been conditioned – through media, medical influence and even through hearing disheartening birth stories – to believe that our entire motherhood journey is left to fate. Our culture has painted a bleak picture of pregnancy, insisting that it's a miserable experience that justifies eating donuts on the couch for 9 months, that labor is excruciating and necessitates anesthetics, postpartum depression is inevitable, and "as long as the baby is healthy" that's all that matters. However, a healthy baby should be the *bare minimum* expectation, and even that is not always guaranteed. Many second-time mothers seek to redeem their previous experience and avoid the same complications and trauma during their second pregnancy. While it's important to prioritize the health of your second child, it's equally important to remember that your first child deserves the same level of care and attention. It's time to break free from these societal norms and take back our power to take control of our motherhood experience. In this episode you’ll learn: Why the cultural norms you hear about surrounding pregnancy, birth and motherhood do not have to be YOUR story What you should expect of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences. What’s *actually* important to focus on when you’re preparing for your birth How you can approach your preconception period so you can enter into motherhood nourished and confident Related Resources: Download my FREE Preconception Checklist!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Register for my FREE Masterclass Unlock Your Fertility: How to Transform Your Habits for Optimal Pregnancy Success!⁠⁠ Work with me in my signature online course and coaching, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Resilient Motherhood: A self-paced guide to preparing for conception and beyond⁠ Blog: Navigating your PCOS Journey: From Diagnosis to Hormone Vitality and Motherhood Blog: Can Morning Sickness Be Prevented? The Complete Guide To Freebirth Ina May Gaskin’s Guide to Childbirth Innate Postpartum Care See full show notes here

Welcome to episode 11 of the Woodall Wellness podcast! Today you’ll be joining us for a conversation with Joe and Serenity Carr, the founders of Serenity Kids Baby Food. Serenity and Joe are on a mission to change the baby food industry.

Browsing the aisles of the grocery store as a new parent with a new eater, you might struggle to find healthy baby foods that fit your expectations.  Just like you, when Joe and Serenity began looking for baby foods, they were outraged by how much sugar and how little nutrition was available, so they made their own! Created to mimic the nutrients of breast milk, Serenity Kids baby food is made from pasture raised meats sourced from small American family farms and high-quality organic vegetables and oils. Serenity Kids’ purees are balanced blended savory meals that contain the most nutrition per bite for your little one.

In this conversation, we learn about the optimal macronutrient breakdown for babies, how fruit purees can interrupt their natural flavor palate development, and how you can vote with your dollar to give your baby the food it needs to be healthy while also supporting small family farms practicing sustainable, regenerative agriculture.

You can learn more and order at their website (and use code ANISA for 15% off) at

https://myserenitykids.com/  Find them on instagram @myserenitykids

Show notes can be found at woodallwellness.com/show-notes/serenitykids

Today on the podcast we're exploring a lesser-known self-care practice in the world of women's health and wellness with a special guest, Kit Maloney.

With over two decades of experience in the field, Kit Maloney is a true authority in women's health. She's a scholar, entrepreneur, victim advocate, and pleasure activist. Kit holds a Master's degree in Gender and Social Policy from the prestigious London School of Economics and has been featured in prominent publications like Glamour, Self, and Bustle. Marie Claire even recognized her as an "Amazing Woman" for her groundbreaking work celebrating women's sexuality.

But Kit's journey doesn't stop there. She discovered the profound healing power of vaginal steaming firsthand and decided to share this wisdom with the world. That's why she has traveled the world studying a wide variety of healing modalitiesand chose to become certified as an advanced practitioner in vaginal steaming. All of this has led her to founding Kitara, a platform dedicated to offering beautifully designed and expertly crafted products and services for safe, easy, and effective yoni steaming at home. She now resides in Maine with her husband and their 1-year-old son.

Here are some Key Takeaways from This Episode:

• Discovering the multi-cultural practice of yoni steaming as part of the my own ancestry, and how fertility work runs in my bloodline
• Simple yet effective ways to restore your womb health
• Utilizing yoni steaming for various benefits including improved fertility, relief from period pain, regulating menstrual cycles (long or short), eliminating uterine fibroids, managing endometriosis symptoms, and naturally treating infections such as yeast and bacterial vaginosis (BV)
• How to adjust and plan your steaming practice timing while you’re trying to conceive (TTC)
• Understanding the different types of herbs and dosages necessary for specific steaming goals
• Why uterine fibroids occur predominantly in african-american women
• Why you shouldn’t steam during your period but you can during your postpartum bleeding and Insights into Kit’s personal journey with natural conception in her 40s. And here's the exciting part for our listeners: Visit Kitara's website at www.kitaralove.com, where you can explore a world of women’s wellness. Plus, Kitara is generously offering our listeners an exclusive discount. Use the code "ResilientLove" for $22 off any Kitara yoni steam seat, including savings bundles! Be sure to also connect with Kit on Instagram at @bykitara. 

So, whether you're new to yoni steaming or a seasoned enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights and offers you won't want to miss. Join me in welcoming Kit Maloney to the podcast! Related Resources: ⁠Download my FREE Preconception Checklist!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠Register for my FREE Masterclass Unlock Your Fertility: How to Transform Your Habits for Optimal Pregnancy Success!⁠⁠⁠

Work with me in my signature online course and coaching, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resilient Motherhood: A self-paced guide to preparing for conception and beyond⁠ Click here for the full show notes

If you’re wondering... 

• Is it safe to use the sauna when trying to conceive?
• How does sauna use affect hormone balance and fertility?
• Can I continue using the sauna once I get pregnant?
• Are there specific precautions or guidelines for sauna use during preconception/pregnancy?
• Are the benefits worth the risks?

then this episode is a must-listen.

Join me in this episode as we uncover the fascinating ways that sauna bathing can support you on your journey towardsoptimizing hormone health, fertility, and pregnancy. I'll be sharing not only the science-backed benefits but also sharing my own personal experience of using the sauna throughout both my preconception and pregnancy experiences whileaddressing popular questions and concerns about sauna use throughout the motherhood transition.

⁠Download my FREE Preconception Checklist!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠Register for my FREE Masterclass Unlock Your Fertility: How to Transform Your Habits for Optimal Pregnancy Success!⁠⁠⁠

Work with me:

Resilient Motherhood: A self-paced guide to preparing for conception and beyond⁠ (Signature Course and Coaching program) for those preparing for conception.

Revitalize & Restore 1:1 private coaching for hormone harmony.

Bloom & Nourish coaching program for private pregnancy nutrition coaching.

Join my Seasonal Meal Plan Membership and access my Winter Solstice 28-Day meal plan today!

View full show notes with references here: www.anisawoodall.com/show-notes/sauna

Explore the essential link between oral health and fertility in this enlightening podcast episode, featuring expert insights on restoring your oral microbiome and reducing pathogenic bacteria. Dr. Katie Lee shares practical strategies to optimize fertility through oral health, emphasizing the systemic connection between mouth health and overall wellness.

You’ll learn...

• The ways in which your oral health can impact your fertility
• How simply brushing and flossing is not always enough to prevent oral disease or bacterial imbalances
• The three types of pathogenic bacteria that can directly impact fertility and/or influence pregnancy health and can even play a role in pregnancy loss
• Why the presence of pathogenic bacteria in your mouth doesn’t always lead to dysfunction 
• When is the best time to get dental work done if you’re planning to conceive, TTC, or already pregnant
• What kind of testing you can do to learn more about your own oral microbiome
• and so much more

Discover the importance of a comprehensive approach to health in preconception preparation, actionable tips for balancing your oral microbiome, and how prioritizing oral health sets the foundation for a healthy pregnancy. Ideal for women on the journey to motherhood, this episode equips you with knowledge and practices to enhance fertility and ensure your body is primed for a successful pregnancy when the time is right.

Work with Anisa:

• Watch the Resilience from Estrogen Dominance Workshop replay
• Resilient Motherhood: A self-paced guide to preparing for conception and beyond⁠ (Signature Course and Coaching program) for those preparing for conception.
• Revitalize & Restore 1:1 private coaching for hormone harmony.
• Bloom & Nourish coaching program for private pregnancy nutrition coaching.
• Join my Seasonal Meal Plan Membership and access my BLOOM Spring Reset meal plan today!

View Full Show Notes here

You might feel like you should only prioritize your fertility as soon as you become "ready" to conceive, but optimal fertility is a reflection of optimal health, regardless of whether or not you're ready to get pregnant. If you're experiencing low energy, PMS, period problems, carb cravings or more serious conditions like PCOS, Endometriosis, IBS, unexplained infertility, hypothyroid, or autoimmunity, I want you to consider that perhaps the severity of your symptoms are communications from your body telling your to focus on finding balance in these areas of your health. By achieving symptom resolution when addressing the root causes of your challenges, you will naturally increase your fertility and achieve hormonal vitality. In this episode, we'll explore: -How I knew it was time to focus on my own fertility, even before I was married and "ready" to conceive, -The trend I first noticed when first entering clinical practice, -Why some people experience hormone symptoms and others don’t, -How your hormones impact every body system, beyond reproduction, -Why ovulation is essential for optimal health, even if you’re not trying to get pregnant, -What steps you can begin to take to regain hormonal resilience, Resources referenced: Register for my FREE LIVE Masterclass, Become Carb Resilient and Achieve Your Hormone Potential Masterclass (this will also get you on the waitlist for my next 28-Day Resilient Hormone Reset Live Coaching Group!) ⁠Download my FREE Preconception Checklist!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Register for my FREE Masterclass Unlock Your Fertility: How to Transform Your Habits for Optimal Pregnancy Success! Work with me in my signature online course and coaching, ⁠⁠Resilient Motherhood: A self-paced guide to preparing for conception and beyond Work with me 1:1 for Hormone Support with ⁠Revitalize & Restore: Private Mentorship for Hormone Harmony⁠ Blog: ⁠⁠⁠Are you making enough progesterone?⁠⁠⁠ Blog: ⁠⁠⁠What is Estrogen Dominance and why it may be keeping you from getting pregnant⁠⁠⁠ Resilient Fertility Episode: ⁠⁠⁠Making Non-toxic Living Approachable⁠⁠⁠

Have you ever wondered what the true effect of skipping meals was on your hormones or why sometimes you TTC around day 14 but you’re still not pregnant?

In this episode of the Resilient Fertility Podcast, you’ll learn:

• How I conceived my first child despite ovulating later in my cycle
• How skipping meals may be impacting your ovulation
• How to know if fasting will harm or help your fertility journey
• Why fasting can be beneficial for some women’s hormones (and not others)
• What types of cleanses or detoxes will support your fertility and motherhood journey
• How you can safely detox in pregnancy

Register for my Resilience from Estrogen Dominance Workshop (Replay) to learn how to heal your period problems and get pregnant naturally!

⁠⁠⁠Register for my FREE Masterclass Unlock Your Fertility: How to Transform Your Habits for Optimal Pregnancy Success!⁠⁠⁠⁠

Work with me:

⁠⁠Join my Seasonal Meal Plan Membership⁠⁠ and access my new RENEW Spring Reset Meal Plan, releasing on March 20th !

⁠Resilient Motherhood: ⁠⁠A self-paced guide to preparing for conception and beyond⁠ ⁠(Signature Course and Coaching program) for those preparing for conception.

⁠Revitalize & Restore⁠ 1:1 private coaching for hormone harmony.

⁠Bloom & Nourish coaching program⁠ for private pregnancy nutrition coaching.

⁠View full show notes with references here

Veronica Ricksen is a clinical Western herbalist and creator of Kapu, a holistic care company for women. She loves creating resources and products that connect women to nature and their bodies.  In this episode Veronica shares about her experience in finding herbal medicine and natural contraception through her own grueling decade-long experience of using a variety of hormonal contraceptives and IUDs, resulting in pelvic pain, severe acne, and more. These experiences led her to reconnecting with her menstrual cycle, both as a form of informed contraception as well as a way to inform the choices she makes in her life throughout her cycle. She shares about important herbs that women of fertile years should consider to promote their wellbeing while blending in the use of the Fertility Awareness Method in conjunction with her beautiful Menstrual Calendar Journal (co-created along with Anna Friedland). Toward the end of our conversation, we touch on the topic of pelvic herbal steaming and when it may be a beneficial tool in a woman’s holistic health care regimen. Veronica lives in the Bay Area of California where she researches, creates, educates and offers herbal consultations. You can learn more about her herbal services and menstrual calendar journal at kapu.community. IG: @kapu.community Show notes can be found at woodallwellness.com/show-notes/kapu Join my FREE masterclass: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/masterclass/ Download my FREE Preconception checklist: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/preconceptionchecklist/ To enroll in Anisa’s Resilient Motherhood course and coaching visit https://www.anisawoodall.com/resilientmotherhood

In this episode, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack and Anisa explore: How hormonal contraceptives (HC) are contributing to and worsening menstrual and fertility challenges many women are facing today Why HC-users should be coming off the pill long before trying to conceive The Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) and how to use your body’s signals to understand your fertility How male fertility standards have changed through the years and why males need to be focusing  on building their fertilty just as much as females Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. In her new book The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa debunks the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children, by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to fertility awareness and menstrual cycle optimization. She hosts the Fertility Friday Podcast, a weekly radio show devoted to helping women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between menstrual cycle health, fertility, and overall health. With well over a million downloads, Fertility Friday is the #1 source for information about fertility awareness, and menstrual cycle health, connecting women around the world with their cycles and their fertility — something our education systems have consistently failed to do. When she’s not researching, writing, and interviewing health professionals, you’ll find her spending time with her husband and her two sons.  To learn more, visit fertilityfriday.com. To view the show notes go to woodallwellness.com/show-notes/fertilityfriday Join my FREE masterclass: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/masterclass/ Download my FREE Preconception checklist: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/preconceptionchecklist/ To enroll in Anisa’s Resilient Motherhood course and coaching visit https://www.anisawoodall.com/resilientmotherhood

If you're preparing to conceive or are pregnant for the first time and are committed to making breastfeeding work but you're concerned about whether or not you'll be able to successfully breastfeed, join in on this episode where you'll find inspiration to align your motherhood journey with physiological needs, have foresight on potential challenges, equip yourself to handle these challenges, and prioritize intuitive parenting for a resilient journey.

Explore the symbiosis of mother-baby dyad and prepare for motherhood with insights on breastfeeding success, holistic preparation, and intuitive parenting. There is so much more power in your hands than you've been led to believe.

⁠⁠⁠⁠Register for my FREE Masterclass Unlock Your Fertility: How to Transform Your Habits for Optimal Pregnancy Success!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Work With Me:

⁠⁠Join my Seasonal Meal Plan Membership⁠⁠⁠ and access my new RENEW Spring Reset Meal Plan, using food to support releasing excess estrogen

Watch my Resilience from Estrogen Dominance Workshop (Replay)⁠ to learn how to support estrogen elimination, natural progesterone production so you can heal your period problems and get pregnant naturally!

⁠⁠Resilient Motherhood: ⁠⁠⁠⁠A self-paced guide to preparing for conception and beyond⁠ ⁠⁠(Signature Course and Coaching program) for those preparing for conception.

⁠⁠Revitalize & Restore⁠⁠ 1:1 private coaching for hormone harmony.

⁠⁠Bloom & Nourish coaching program⁠⁠ for private pregnancy nutrition coaching.

View full show notes here

Join us for a nutrient safari as we explore iron,it's use in the body, signs and symptoms of deficiency and so much more.  Anisa Woodall will be interviewing Dr. Mark Woodall on his experience with testing and treating patients for this common nutrient deficiency.   Check out the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/ycky5qhf

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Nate Summers for a conversation spanning topics including sharpening your senses to nature’s bio-rhythms, developing appreciation for the cycles of life, and how connecting with a part of our primal spirit can help heal our planet and ourselves.

Nate Summers, author of "Primal: Why We Long to be Wild and Free" and soon to be released, "Awakening Fire: The Essential Guide to an Ancient Art", has been a survival skills instructor for over 20 years with a background in anthropology, Asian studies, and natural medicine. He taught and directed at the Wilderness Awareness School for over 15 years, and has served as faculty for the Desert Institute of Healing Arts, the Asian Institute of Medical Studies, and as adjunct faculty for Prescott College. Nate's passions include ethnobotany, natural mentoring, hunter-gatherer childhoods, natural movement, herbal medicine, internal martial arts, mentoring, and leadership.

You can connect with him online on his website primalnate.com and on instagram @primalnate.

Show notes can be found at woodallwellness.com/show-notes/primalnate

Are you in the preconception phase of your life, dreaming of the day when you'll become a mother? This episode is a must-listen for you. Join me as we dive into a conversation about why it's crucial to identify "father material" rather than just "husband material" when you're looking for your perfect partner. In a world where the roles of mothers and fathers are evolving, it's more important than ever to choose a life partner who is not just a spouse but also an equal contributor to the beautiful journey and responsibility of raising children. I’m your host Anisa Woodall, a natural fertility nutrition expert and trusted podcast host, drawing from my extensive experience in supporting couples on their journeys to parenthood, I’ll be delving into the nuances of what makes a great partner AND father. We explore the green flags and red flags that can help you make an informed decision when choosing your life partner. In this episode we'll be diving into: Traits to look for in your future husband and father of your children Some topics you might want to discuss before deciding to get married Red flags 🚩 that your boyfriend is not “husband-material” Ways to grow in your marriage By sharing real stories from my listeners and challenging negative stereotypes, I encourage you to envision a partnership that's not only equitable but also nurturing and supportive. Discover the traits to look for in your future husband and father of your children, and learn to identify red flags that may indicate someone isn't "father material", before it's too late. Join us on this enlightening journey to understand why finding the right partner is a vital step on the path to parenthood. You have the power to shape your family's future, and this episode is your starter guide to making those important decisions. Resources for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE Preconception Checklist!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Register for my FREE fertility masterclass!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to my episode Optimizing Preconception Health: The Impact of Male Fertility on Pregnancy and Future Generations ⁠Boost male fertility with FullWell's Dietitian-formulated Fertility Booster and Vitality and Virility Men's Prenatal⁠ (use code ANISAW10) Learn more about my signature online course and coaching, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Resilient Motherhood: A self-paced guide to preparing for conception and beyond⁠ Work with me in ⁠Fueling Fertile Fatherhood: Customized Nutrition Coaching and Testing to Boost Male Fertility⁠ VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES HERE

Join us on episode 1 as Dr. Mark and Anisa introduce their back stories, their philosophies and what attracted them to the world of natural medicine and nutrition.

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Listen in as Dr. Mark and Anisa share strategies they're using to foster a love for cooking in their child. They share tips about age-appropriate ways to engage your children in the kitchen, from babyhood to teenage years. Show Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y9bkgrnm Join my FREE masterclass: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/masterclass/ Download my FREE Preconception checklist: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/preconceptionchecklist/ To enroll in Anisa’s Resilient Motherhood course and coaching visit https://www.anisawoodall.com/resilientmotherhood

In this episode of the Resilient Fertility Podcast, Lily Nichols discusses her collaborative project with Lisa Hendrickson Jack, 'Real Food for Fertility.' Lily elaborates on how the project originated, the extensive research process, and the crucial role of nutrition in fertility and overall body health. Key topics include the impact of animal-based proteins, the differences between preconception and pregnancy nutrition, and the often overlooked paternal role in pregnancy health. The conversation also touches on the debate around intermittent fasting, the biases in nutrition research, preventable factors for recurrent pregnancy loss, and practical recommendations for optimizing fertility through nutrient-dense animal foods.

Do you dread your periods and feel like you're just too busy to adopt the fertility-friendly lifestyle you know you should be living by now? If you're finding that you struggle to find time to cook a healthy meal, meal prep in advance, or find time to exercise or schedule your needed appointments, this episode is for you. Just because you have a busy schedule doesn’t negate the very fact that your female physiology has certain requirements to remain in balance. So, in this episode I'll share with you how adopting a fertility-friendly lifestyle can help you become a better mother when your time comes, how you can take actionable steps toward honoring the needs of different phases of your cycle, and how you can live in alignment with your female physiology for better periods on your journey towards resilient fertility. Resources referenced: Get my BLOOM: 28-Day Meal Plan for Hormone Vitality (25% OFF through the end of July!) ⁠Download my FREE Preconception Checklist!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Register for my FREE fertility masterclass!⁠⁠ Blog: ⁠⁠What is Estrogen Dominance and why it may be keeping you from getting pregnant⁠⁠ Learn more about my signature online course and coaching, ⁠⁠Resilient Motherhood: A self-paced guide to preparing for conception and beyond

Are you and your partner planning to embark on the incredible journey of parenthood in the next two years? If so, this podcast episode is a must-listen for you! Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of preconception health and explore the crucial role of male fertility in ensuring a healthy pregnancy and the well-being of your future child. In this enlightening interview, I’ve have invited a renowned fertility expert, Ayla Barmmer, MS RDN LDN, who has dedicated years of research and practice to understanding the intricacies of female and male fertility and its profound impact on the entire reproductive process. Ayla Barmmer will share invaluable insights and practical advice to empower both women and men in optimizing their preconception health for the best possible outcomes. Throughout the episode, we will explore various aspects of male fertility, including the factors that influence sperm quality and quantity, the importance of a balanced diet and nutrition, the impact of lifestyle choices on fertility, and the role of environmental factors in reproductive health. Ayla Barmmer will guide us through evidence-based strategies to enhance male fertility, debunk common myths, and shed light on lesser-known factors that may affect conception and pregnancy. We will also touch upon the fascinating concept of epigenetics and how a man's preconception health can shape the genetic expression and long-term health of his future child. Understanding this groundbreaking science will empower you and your partner to make informed choices that positively impact your family's well-being for generations to come. So, whether you're a woman eager to support your partner's preconception health or a man striving to optimize your fertility, this podcast episode will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to take proactive steps towards a healthy pregnancy and the birth of a thriving child. Tune in to our podcast, "Optimizing Preconception Health," and join us on this eye-opening journey towards understanding the pivotal role of male fertility in the miracle of life. Let's embark on this adventure together and lay the foundation for a vibrant and joyful future for your growing family! Resources referenced: ⁠Get my BLOOM: 28-Day Meal Plan for Hormone Vitality⁠ (25% OFF through the end of July!) ⁠⁠Download my FREE Preconception Checklist!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Register for my FREE fertility masterclass!⁠⁠⁠ Boost male fertility with FullWell's Dietitian-formulated Fertility Booster and Vitality and Virility Men's Prenatal (use code ANISAW10) Learn more about my signature online course and coaching, ⁠⁠⁠Resilient Motherhood: A self-paced guide to preparing for conception and beyond Work with me in Fueling Fertile Fatherhood: Customized Nutrition Coaching and Testing to Boost Male Fertility View full show notes here

Join us in episode 17 with Dr. Mark Shortt where we discuss holistic psychiatric approaches to mental health, specifically exploring ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Dr. Mark Shortt is a Naturopathic Doctor seeking to integrate holistic approaches to mental health with modern pharmaceutical options, embodying naturopathic principles of treating the whole person and removing the obstacles to healing. Dr. Shortt has studied at Bastyr University and with front-runners in the movement of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. He currently consults with Field Trip Health Inc, a mental wellness company at the forefront of the scientific re-emergence of psychedelic-enhanced therapies, where he assists in increasing access to ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to patients throughout North America. He also continues to see patients in private practice and is available for consultation. Show notes for today’s episode can be found at woodallwellness.com/show-notes/ketamine

In this episode, I lay the foundation for some of the terminology I like to use when speaking with my clients about how I approach holistically-managing fertility, because I believe words really matter. I share examples of when your fertility can be resilient, what traits are found in a resilient mother, and what it means to create resilient children. This episode is a great reflection of my philosophy and approach to how I can support you on your fertility and motherhood journey. Blog post: How conventional PCOS treatments are failing women Register for my LIVE (June 20th) masterclass Become Carb Resilient and Achieve Your Hormone Potential Register for my FREE Unlock Your Fertility masterclass Download my FREE Preconception checklist Enroll in my Resilient Motherhood Course and/or 1:1 Coaching Learn more at https://www.anisawoodall.com Follow on Instagram

In episode 19,  Dr. Beebe Dericks shares with us how she approaches treatment with pelvic pain, endometriosis, and cesearean birth healing from a body-mind-spirit perspective. She explains how she integrates the uses of meditation, breathwork, manual therapy, visceral manipulation, red light and cold laser therapy, ozone, and of course, food and herbs all as resources in her toolkit to guide her patients to a place of healing. Dr. Beebe Dericks is a graduate of Bastyr University where she earned her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Dr. Beebe is the owner of Dericks Family Medicine in Seattle, Washington and co-owner of VisRx, a supplement company dedicated to providing high quality immune support. Dr. Beebe specializes in fertility, pelvic pain, birth trauma and natural ways to recover from cesarean birth. Dr. Dericks leads international retreats focused on reigniting feminine potential and offers courses on fertility and cesarean birth recovery and repair. Her private practice website is dericksfamilymedicine.com You can find her supplement line at visrx.com And learn more about her birth recovery work and resources at healingcesareanbirth.com Show notes for this episode can be found at woodallwellness.com/show-notes/pelvicpain Join my FREE masterclass: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/masterclass/ Download my FREE Preconception checklist: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/preconceptionchecklist/ To enroll in Anisa’s Resilient Motherhood course and coaching visit https://www.anisawoodall.com/resilientmotherhood

Join us as we interview Ayla Barmmer, MS, RD, LDN, a Registered Dietitian trained in integrative and functional medicine, who specializes in women's health and infertility. Ayla owns and operates Boston Functional Nutrition, an integrative and functional nutrition practice. She is the co-founder of the Women's Health Nutrition Academy, an online academy delivering cutting edge, evidence-based continuing education for healthcare practitioners. She is also the owner and creator of FullWell Prenatal which includes their Prenatal Multivitamin, a high-quality prenatal multivitamin delivering optimal nutrients before, during and after pregnancy and now also, Full Circle Fish Oil with highly concentrated DHA.

Episode 2 of our podcast scratched the surface on the importance of preconception nutrition but with Ayla, we take a deeper dive into some of the key nutrients for fertility, compromises made in common prenatal supplements and why she decided to take the leap into starting her own prenatal supplement company.

You can find Ayla on Instagram as Aylabarmmer_RD or @Fullcircleprenatal   bostonfunctionalnutrition.com   & fullwellfertility.com (Use code ANISAW10 for 10% off)

Show notes can be found at woodallwellness.com/show-notes/prenatal.

⁠Register for my LIVE (June 20th) masterclass Become Carb Resilient and Achieve Your Hormone Potential ⁠⁠

Enroll in Anisa’s Resilient Motherhood course and coaching at https://www.anisawoodall.com/resilientmotherhood

Have you been trying to conceive and you’re either in your two week wait (TWW) or you’re newly pregnant and you’re just feeling like you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop? Are you afraid to get excited, to allow yourself to experience the joy of being pregnant because you may have had a short luteal phase or a history of pregnancy loss? You wake up every morning to check your BBT or do another pregnancy test- “am I pregnant yet?” “am I still pregnant??” The anxiety can feel overwhelming. I created this episode to help you navigate this mysterious period of the unknown.

In this episode we’ll explore:

• How your luteal phase length can be an important sign that you need to optimize nutrition on your preconception journey
• The necessary role of worry and fear on your conception journey
• How to set boundaries with your fear
• Positive affirmations to say during your TWW or early pregnancy
• Whether you should you share the news with your friends and family in early pregnancy
• How to start reframing your mindset from distrust to recognizing your body’s wisdom

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Join us on episode 2 as Dr. Mark interviews co-host Anisa Woodall, MS CN about the important role of nutritional preparation in the preconception period and how you can play a direct role in improving the liklihood for positive outcomes for both mama and baby. - Anisa's Fertility Nutrition Coaching Package - Read full show notes here! Follow us @resilientfertilitypodcast on Instagram. Anisa can be found on Instagram @anisawoodallnutrition and Dr. Mark can be found on Twitter @drwoodallnd. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star review! Join my FREE masterclass: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/masterclass/ Download my FREE Preconception checklist: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/preconceptionchecklist/ To enroll in Anisa’s Resilient Motherhood course and coaching visit https://www.anisawoodall.com/resilientmotherhood

Welcome to episode 16 of the Woodall Wellness podcast!  Today we are joined by Julie Sawaya and Ryan Woodbury, the co-founders of Needed, a nutrition company on a mission to empower women to understand and meet their needs before, during, and after pregnancy. Both lifelong nutrition enthusiasts, the two started Needed while at Stanford's graduate business school when they realized through nutrition testing that they were both very deficient in several key nutrients for pregnancy. They dug into the research and learned that up to 97% of women take a prenatal vitamin during pregnancy, and yet 95% have key nutrient deficiencies, leading to lifelong health consequences. That’s because most prenatals are designed to meet bare minimum needs—not to optimally nourish women and babies. Less is not more when it comes to prenatal nutrition. So Julie and Ryan got to work, redesigning the Prenatal Multi from the ground up in partnership with health practitioners, like Dr. Woodall and myself, who regularly test the nutrient levels of women who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or postpartum. Needed’s Complete Nutrition Plan launched in August 2020 and includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3 Liposomal Powder, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic, all specifically tailored to meet a mama and her baby’s needs. Listen in today to learn about what the most important gaps in prenatal nutrition are and how we can address them. Give them a follow on instagram at @nourishmentisneeded and check out all their offerings in our show notes at woodallwellness.com/show-notes/needed thisisneeded.com use code ANISA Join my FREE masterclass: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/masterclass/ Download my FREE Preconception checklist: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/preconceptionchecklist/ To enroll in Anisa’s Resilient Motherhood course and coaching visit https://www.anisawoodall.com/resilientmotherhood

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Eric Yarnell ND, RH. This episode touches on herbal medicine, sustainability and the doctor-patient relationship. We highly recommend it for holistic health practitioners as well as those who wants to learn more about using herbs (and herbal supplements) medicinally.

Dr. Yarnell was one of Dr. Woodall’s professors at Bastyr University and has been a valuable mentor in his journey as a Naturopathic Doctor.

Eric Yarnell, ND, RH is a researcher and professor at Bastyr University. He has been in practice for 24 years, primarily in the fields of men’s health, urology, and nephrology, with a heavy emphasis on using botanical medicines. Dr. Yarnell is chief creative officer of Wild Brillance Press, a provider of natural medicine textbooks, and president of Heron Botanicals. He is a co-founder of the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in Vancouver, BC. He previously served as chair of the department of botanical medicine at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and helped edit the Journal of Naturopathic Medicine. His published works include Clinical Botanical Medicine 2nd ed, Natural Approach to Urology 2nd ed, Natural Approach to Prostate Conditions 2nd ed, Natural Approach to Gastroenterology 2nd ed, The A-Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions, and The Natural Pharmacy.

Show notes can be found at woodallwellness.com/show-notes/yarnell

In this episode Dr. Mark Woodall and Anisa Woodall go back and forth discussing a variety of topics related to the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat.  This episode is packed with practical tips that are reasonable and backed by science.   Show notes can be found at woodallwellness.com/show-notes/nontoxicliving

Register for my LIVE (June 20th) masterclass Become Carb Resilient and Achieve Your Hormone Potential ⁠

Join my FREE Masterclass, Unlock Your Fertility: Transform Your Habits and Optimize Your Chances For Successful Conception Download my FREE Preconception checklist To enroll in Anisa’s Resilient Motherhood course and coaching visit https://www.anisawoodall.com/resilientmotherhood

In episode 18, Dr. Mark and Anisa join Alexia Allen on Hawthorn Farm in Woodinville, WA. In this inspriing conversation, we explore the concepts of true nutrient density, creating vitality from the Earth and its creatures, and what it can look like to be a steward of the land.

Alexia Allen has lived at Hawthorn Farm since 2003, crafting a vision of the world she wants to live in.  This includes beautiful and productive gardens, ample wild space and creatures, happy farm animals, and vibrant, loving human relationships.  Studying nature for the past 20 years has brought her a deep appreciation of the threads that weave ecological and human communities together.  She is indebted to her many years of work at Wilderness Awareness School in Duvall, WA. Creativity guides her life, whether in making a stylish felt vest or a tasty goat cheese (and we can attest that that, it’s delicious).  After many years of being vegan, she went on to become a YouTube sensation with a video on humane butchering.

After a year of eating all hand-harvested food in 2017, Alexia got passionately interested in growing nutrient-dense, year-round food for herself and the 10-person household she lives in.  As a suburban homesteader, they eat well and diversely from the sunshine that falls in Woodinville, WA.  She  loves sharing the joy and possibilities to encourage others to grow and forage food.  Her motto is "Good food within walking distance for everyone.”

Alexia offers garden consultations to aspiring gardeners all over and sells farm-crafted goods straight from Hawthorn Farm. You can learn more about her work and offerings at http://www.HawthornFarm.org and https://www.facebook.com/hawthornfarmheals

Join us on the farm and listen in!

Show notes can be found at woodallwellness.com/show-notes/alexia

Emily Stanwyck is a birth doula, a BIRTHFIT Coach, a strength and conditioning coach, wife and mother. Emily has been in the fitness world for almost 10 years and has dedicated her life to helping others. Finding BIRTHFIT closed the circle of this desire to serve. Since becoming a mother in 2018, Emily has made it her mission to build a business that is inclusive of every phase of the motherhood transition. In this episode we cover: Why it’s important to train fitness in pregnancy How fitness during pregnancy looks different than general strength training Understanding intensity parameters in pregnancy Using fitness to train mindset for birth The importance of diaphragmatic breathing Ways to encourage the healing of diastasis recti Why a woman might choose to birth at home Follow on instagram at @emilystanwyck View show notes at woodallwellness.com/show-notes/birthfit Learn more about BIRTHFIT at http://www.birthfit.com Join my FREE masterclass: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/masterclass/ Download my FREE Preconception checklist: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/preconceptionchecklist/ To enroll in Anisa’s Resilient Motherhood course and coaching visit https://www.anisawoodall.com/resilientmotherhood