105. Lifestyle Habits to Support Hormonal Health + Fertility with Kiara Orbe

Does this sound like you? You’re considering ditching birth control and finally starting Fertility Awareness Method … but you’re feeling totally stuck.On one hand, you’re so nervous to stop the pill because you’ve been on it more years than you can count, and on the other hand, you’re terrified of getting pregnant. It feels so paralyzing! I hear these fears a lot and you’re absolutely not alone.The best way to ease the fear of transitioning to FAM (aka natural birth control) is to become more educated and confident in the method before taking the leap! In this episode, I have compiled some of the most common Fertility Awareness Method questions I get about learning FAM after years on birth control.I hope it helps answer a few of your burning questions, too, and gives you the boost of confidence you need to start FAM!We Chat About:Can I learn FAM while I’m still on hormonal birth control?Can I learn Fertility Awareness Method while still having a copper IUD?How long does it take to learn the Fertility Awareness Method successfully?Do I need a course or can I learn FAM on my own?I want to work with a certified instructor! When is the best time to join LUNA?Can I extend my LUNA Membership if I still need your support beyond 6-months?Connect With Me:Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without FearFree Fertility CallSync Your Life & Menstrual CycleInstagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).Join my FREE FAM Training

19 Syys 202217min

Many women who are looking towards natural birth control (aka Fertility Awareness Method) are curious about the rise in popularity of wearable thermometers. With a variety of temperature tracking devices out there, it poses the question: how do these new technologies compare in both ease and accuracy?These are important questions to ask when choosing a thermometer for natural birth control accuracy! Recently, there have been two big advancements in wearable thermometers for natural birth control: (1) the collaboration between OURA Ring and Natural Cycles, and (2) the Apple Watch series 8 new integrated fertility features.So, are these devices a good option when tracking your basal body temperature for birth control accuracy? I’ll get into all this and more on today’s episode.Resources:OURA Ring + Natural CyclesApple Watch Series 8TempDrop (use code ‘NINA12’ for 12% off)Connect With Me:Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without FearFree Fertility CallSync Your Life & Menstrual CycleInstagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).Join my FREE FAM Training

12 Syys 202225min

We’ve all heard it online and all over social media – that you can only get pregnant during a five or six day window each month, aligning with the presence of your more fertile cervical mucus.But, what if your CM is here to party most of the month? Especially for those of us practicing Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), the risks in not knowing for sure are huge. In this solo episode, I break down this issue, why such black-and-white advice actually doesn’t apply to the incredible range of individuality in the human body, and why the answer – as it always is – is understanding yourself on a deeper level. We Chat About:Ideal environment for spermAre you fertile all month if cervical mucus is present?Observing and understanding CMTracking your pattern over timeResources:All About Phexxi, the Hormone-Free Birth Control with Saundra PelletierNeed link to article about the withdrawal method Connect With Me:Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without FearFree Fertility CallSync Your Life & Menstrual CycleInstagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).Join my FREE FAM Training

5 Syys 202227min

My guest today, Kitty Blomfeld, is just like so many of us, having gone through a cycle of dieting, binging, and doing things she thought were good for her body (like heavily restrictive practices), but were actively hurting it. Her health and wellness travels brought her to weight training, and then everything changed.Through regimented eating and training routines, Kitty got truly healthy. Now, she shares her learnings through NuStrength, her online program coaching women on how to get healthy, and feel healthy, while eating more and training less. It’s all about knowledge, knowing how your body will react to certain foods and eating accordingly. Let’s get into it!We Chat About:Kitty’s Dieting journeyFinding weight training and bodybuildingTraining women onlineThe benefits of tracking your food intakeResources:NuStrength: nustrength.com.auInstagram: @kittyblomfieldPodcast: Weight Loss for WomenConnect With Me:Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without FearFree Fertility CallSync Your Life & Menstrual CycleInstagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).Join my FREE FAM Training

29 Elo 202258min

Today’s well-informed guest on Healing Hormones is Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC (!). She is the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute and the author of Outsmart Endometriosis. Jessica’s worked with women on their chronic pelvic pain for more than twenty years, she facilitates educational programs for women health professionals in more than 60 countries globally, and leads virtual wellness programs for people with endometriosis. It’s safe to say that Jessica is a world leader in menstrual and reproductive health. Today, we’re tackling a much-requested topic as it relates to Dr. Drummond’s expertise: how COVID, long-COVID, and the vaccine are affecting our cycles. Jessica’s dealt with long-COVID, herself, and comes from an empathic POV on these important questions.We Chat About:Dr. Drummond’s backgroundWhat is long-COVID?COVID and autoimmuneCOVID and menopauseHow does it affect men?Changes in cycles Resources:The Integrative Women's Health InstituteRead: Dr. Jessica Drummond on AmazonLinkedin: Jessica (Robilotto) DrummondInstagram: @jessrdrummondConnect With Me:Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without FearFree Fertility CallSync Your Life & Menstrual CycleInstagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).Join my FREE FAM Training

22 Elo 202248min

Through her work as a scientist, award-winning skincare formulator, and acne expert – and her amazing blog, Honesty For Your Skin – Cheryl Woodman helps women who've tried everything under the sun to treat their acne and still feel stuck at rock bottom. She joins the show today to teach us about skin care that leads to healthy, happy, clear skin you can feel comfortable and confident in. Who doesn't want that?We break down the science behind it all, how our diets impact our skin (remember: our biggest organ!), and how you can take back control of your skin health without the need for medications which can contribute to other tricky problems in the body.As always, this is a safe space! We’re not judging or pouring more negativity on a subject that, while totally superficial, is such a big trigger point for so many women. Tune in as we listen, learn, and heal as a community!We Chat About:Learn what causes acne How does our diet impact our skin?How are hormones involved? Treatment options Acne protocol tips Resources:Instagram: @honestyforskinTwitter: @honestyforskinLinkedin: Cheryl WoodmanFreebie: Get Your Free Acne CheatsheetCourse: Acne WarriorWebsite: Honesty For Your SkinConnect With Me:Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without FearFree Fertility CallSync Your Life & Menstrual CycleInstagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).Join my FREE FAM Training

15 Elo 20221h 5min

My guest today, Lahana Vigliano, is the CEO of Nuvitru Wellness and a board-certified and holistic clinical nutritionist in Austin, TX. She’s here to answer all of our questions about stress – where does it come from, how can we reduce it, and what is it really doing in our bodies?She also asks some of her own – teaching us to question our food choices, what’s actually in your control, and what isn’t? It’s time to get honest with ourselves, and shame is not invited to the party.Our bodies are so evolutionarily driven that when stress crops up, we can’t distinguish if we’re being chased by a lion, or are just stuck in traffic. It’s only natural that women’s bodies would try to shut down ovulation in times of danger as those would, to our body, seem like a pretty bad time to bring a child into the world – right?!Lahana is wise beyond her years, sharing so many actionable tips in this one that you’ll want to grab a notepad. The key though, as she explains, is not letting your brand new anti-stress routine stress you out. Start with what feels natural – try spending time in nature, journaling, or breathwork – and build from there.We Chat About:Lahana’s background in medicine Can you kill it? Food selection tipsEasy steps to less stressWhat stress does to our bodyThe body’s evolutionary journeyResources:Instagram: @nuvitruwellnessWebsite: About LahanaLinkedIn: Lahana Vigliano, MS, CCNRed Light Therapy & the Mighty Mitochondria with Dr. Mike Belkowski #135Connect With Me:Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without FearFree Fertility CallSync Your Life & Menstrual CycleInstagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is produced by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).Join my FREE FAM Training

8 Elo 202245min

Today, we’re talking about the Copper IUD. There are so many questions about this hormone-free birth control product. And luckily, there’s tons of research on it. Let’s talk about how it's used, risks, and of course, effectiveness. How long does it stay in? How does it affect our FAM practice? And, isn’t copper toxic? This episode isn't intended to scare anybody from the Copper IUD. At the end of the day you should feel empowered to choose the form of birth control that is right for you. You should have the info, research, and tools to decide what fits best with you, your lifestyle, and your fertility needs.We Chat About:Review of the basicsSymptoms and side effectsWhat are the risks of toxicity?Copper and estrogenEffects on FAM practiceConnect With Me:Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without FearFree Fertility CallSync Your Life & Menstrual CycleInstagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is produced and published by Crate Media.Mentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).Join my FREE FAM Training

1 Elo 202229min