112. Understanding the Vagina Better with Dr. Nicole E. Williams

As I approach a year postpartum and adjust to life after endometriosis surgery, I’ve been noticing shifts happening in my diet and my life. Pregnancy affects everyone in different ways, but one thing is always the case: Your hormone levels soar. For some that feels amazing, but for others, it can create a lot of issues. And any sudden change to our hormones is going to put stress on the liver. On top of that there’s all the medication you may be taking that, while it can be necessary at the time, takes a toll on our health in other ways. I’m going to share some of the ways you can support your liver and gut health to keep your hormones balanced and happy.We Chat About:The importance of a healthy liverSigns that your liver needs some loveGetting your gut health in checkThe two phases of liver detoxFoods to support your liverMinerals and herbs you can takeOther tips for liver healthResources:nourishedwithnina.com/hormonecoachingConnect With Me:Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without FearFree Fertility CallInstagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is a production of Crate MediaMentioned 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

28 Mars 202234min

Anastasia Gentry is an Etsy shop owner, passive income preacher, and single mom of one four-year-old with another little one on the way. She helps busy moms (or any other boss babes) build and launch their passive income Etsy business in just one weekend.She left her soul-sucking 9-to-5 job to start a photography business, but when her first son was born, her priorities completely changed. She wanted to find a way to keep making money while spending less time actively working in her business. In this episode, she talks about her entrepreneurial journey, explains how she started making passive income on Etsy, and advocates hard for being a working mom while not having to feel guilty about it.We Chat About:Continuing to make money as a mom while working lessPutting your personality into everything you doFinding creative outputs outside your 9-to-5Why MLMs are so controversial – and why that shouldn’t stop youTaking maternity leave when you’re self-employedResources:anastasiastemplates.comPassive Potential CourseInstagram: @anastasiastemplatesConnect With Me:Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without FearFree Fertility CallInstagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is a production of Crate MediaMentioned 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

21 Mars 202246min

If you’re thinking about making a change in your life, it can be so helpful to hear what others have gone through making that same change. I’ve decided to start this new series where I highlight women sharing their stories of coming off of birth control and starting the fertility awareness method (FAM) so you can hear firsthand what it’s like. We talk about when hormonal birth control makes sense and when it’s time to explore other options, making the transition, and how FAM affects all areas of her life. When it comes to making that decision yourself, if you’d like to learn more about the fertility awareness method join my free training, Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear.We Chat About:Why Courtney began taking birth controlThe baggage that came along with hormonal birth controlDealing with post-pill amenorrheaMaking the decision to learn fertility awareness methodHow learning FAM has changed Courtney’s relationshipConnect With Me:Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without FearFree Fertility CallInstagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is a production of Crate MediaMentioned 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

14 Mars 202233min

Dr. Jenna Hua is the founder and CEO of Million Marker, a health tech startup that provides on-demand body toxicity tests and gives personalized product and diet recommendations based on your results to improve your chance of conception. Dr. Hua is passionate about the environment, public health, and all things food. In this conversation, we zoom in on environmental toxins, how they act as unseen hormone disruptors, and the ways you can start making small changes in your lifestyle to get clean and toxin-free.We Chat About:How Dr. Hua decided to start Million MarkerWhere to start with introducing clean products in your homeThe invisible hormone-disrupting chemicals we are exposed toWhat we can do to support our hormone healthMaking changes without adding stressHow Million Marker can help you make lifestyle changesResources:Learn more: millionmarker.comInstagram: @million_markerConnect With Me:Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without FearFree Fertility CallInstagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is a production of Crate MediaMentioned 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

7 Mars 202255min

Your OBGYN is supposed to be your ally when it comes to your health. Yet, for so many, we leave the gynecologist’s office feeling confused, frazzled, and overlooked. Maybe you’re feeling pressured to choose a pharmaceutical birth control when you really wanted to go with the fertility awareness method. Maybe it feels like your doctor doesn’t have confidence in your personal decisions or understanding of the situation. Whatever it is, in this episode, I share four tips to help you feel more confident and prepared to advocate for yourself and your reproductive health the next time you step foot into your OBGYN’s office.We Chat About:Why talking to your OBGYN can feel overwhelmingThings to keep in mind about your gynecologist’s trainingTaking your time to make your decisionDoing your research before your OBGYN visitTaking time to sit with your thoughtsConnect With Me:Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without FearFree Fertility CallInstagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is a production of Crate MediaMentioned 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

28 Feb 202215min

We’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes with Jessica Victoria, where we had an amazing conversation about learning how to honor and trust your natural cycle.Jessica Victoria has such a similar philosophy to me when it comes to women’s hormone health and fertility. She is a holistic nutrition practitioner and women’s health and hormones coach, and like many people that get into the field, her interest in hormone health started with her own health issues and realizing the potential side effects of birth control. When she quit taking birth control, she developed post-pill amenorrhea and didn’t start having her period for over two years. She began to document her journey on Instagram, including her pregnancy, and the rest is history. We touch on several topics, including syncing your habits to your cycle, why she doesn’t do diet plans, and not following strict rules. It always comes back to tuning into and listening to the body. Overly specific rules can do more harm than good. The best course of action is to take in what information you can, try it for yourself, and see what feels good to you and gets you the results you’re looking for.We Chat About:Helping women understand their bodiesSyncing to the different phases of your cycleNot believing in food rulesGetting your fertility on trackThe importance of keeping stress levels downNot following prescriptive adviceThe danger of labeling yourselfResources:jvictoriahealth.comInstagram: @jvictoriahealthConnect With Me:Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without FearFree Fertility CallInstagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is a production of Crate MediaMentioned 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

23 Feb 202254min

Hannah Matluck is a previous private client of mine, and she’s been a trusted voice in the health, wellness, and hormone space as a health coach and hosts her own podcast, The V Hive. She has a unique perspective on fertility awareness method (FAM) and she’s still discovering how little we are taught about our bodies growing up. She shares the story of how she transitioned off of birth control, as well as her experience with FAM so far, her initial fears and what she thinks of them now, how FAM has impacted her sex life, and how what she’s learned will serve her throughout the phases of her life. If you have questions about fertility awareness or just want to know more about how it feels to practice it, this is the conversation for you.We Chat About:Why Hannah entered the wellness spaceWhat it’s like making the transition from birth control to FAMTypical FAM fearsHow you can use FAM to prevent or support pregnancyResources:thevhive.comInstagram: @hannahmatluckInstagram: @thevhiveEmail: hannah@thevhive.comNavigating Pelvic Pain + Hormone Imbalance with Hannah MatluckConnect With Me:Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without FearFree Fertility CallInstagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is a production of Crate MediaMentioned 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

14 Feb 202241min

Kelsey Aida is a next-generation thought leader who’s helped hundreds of thousands of people own their power and win at life through her inspirational blog. She’s the author of #ActuallyICan, a book all about mastering the art of self-affirmation to bring about incredible results. Her latest book, Letters to the Universe, is a guide to helping you figure out what you want in life and, more importantly, how to ask the universe for it in a way that truly manifests your goals. Of course, we also discuss how you can apply the principles of manifestation to your hormone and fertility goals.We Chat About:Kelsey’s background in manifestationKelsey’s Radical Self-Love RetreatThe non-woo woo explanation of manifestationHow writing letters to the universe worksHow to feel and get what you wantUsing manifestation to get off birth control or conceiveResources:kelseyaida.comRead: Letters to the UniverseRead: #ActuallyICanListen: High Vibin' ItRadical Self-Love RetreatConnect With Me:Free Fertility CallInstagram: @nourishedwithninaJoin my FREE FAM Training Healing Hormones is a production of Crate MediaMentioned 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

7 Feb 202245min