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

This week we’re talking all about endometriosis! Cindy Dabrowska struggled with it in her own life for years. After deciding enough was enough, she began trying everything she could to lessen her symptoms and get her endo under control. She found that making a series of diet and lifestyle changes worked wonders for her health and happiness, and then went to nutrition school to become a registered dietitian.She shares her story and talks all about the different approaches to living with and managing endometriosis as well as the diet and lifestyle changes to consider that could help with some of the negative symptoms.We Chat About:Cindy’s endometriosis storyHow endometriosis affects our bodiesThe downsides of restrictionDiets to support endometriosisThe importance of consistencyLifestyle tips for endometriosisResources:endometriosisdietitian.caInstagram: @endo.fertility.dietitianConnect With Me:Join my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without FearFree Fertility CallInstagram: @nourishedwithninaPrivate Hormone and FAM CoachingHealing 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

31 Jan 202243min

Isabel Aagaard is the co-founder and designer at LastObject, a reusable products company on a mission to make zero waste the standard. They make several impressive products, but we’re going to be focusing mostly on LastPad, a reusable menstrual pad that recently raised $384,972 on KickStarter. We talk all about Isabel’s work and the inspiration behind creating durable, reusable products – and, of course, how a reusable menstrual pad actually works!We Chat About:What inspired LastObjectHow to make disposable products reusableWhere the idea for reusable pads came upHow LastPad works and the benefits of a reusable menstrual padResources:lastobject.comLastPad KickStarterConnect With Me:Join my two free webinars:FAM for Birth ControlFAM for ConceptionIs FAM Right For You? Free Quiz!Private Hormone and FAM CoachingBook a Reiki SessionLet’s be friends on Instagram: @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

24 Jan 202226min

Jamie Mendell is a life coach and business mentor who helps women transcend their inner blocks on their way to stepping up to juicy next-level versions of themselves, their businesses, and their lives. But in this conversation, we’re setting aside business to talk about fertility. She went through her own journey trying to conceive and is currently twenty-six weeks pregnant. We talk about her fertility struggles, openly and honestly, and her experience with In vitro fertilization, as we normalize conversations like these and share information about things so many women go through.We Chat About:Letting your business evolve as you doJamie’s fertility and pregnancy storyTroubleshooting roadblocks with fertilityTaking a more relaxed approach to medicineThe benefits of IVFResources:jamiemendell.comInstagram: @jamieamendellCommunity Fertility Chat: jamiemendell.com/fertilitychatJoin a free class at the Institute of Integrative Health here and tell them Nina sent you to get 30% off a full enrollment!Connect With Me:Join my two free webinars:FAM for Birth ControlFAM for ConceptionIs FAM Right For You? Free Quiz!Private Hormone and FAM CoachingBook a Reiki SessionLet’s be friends on Instagram: @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

17 Jan 20221h 1min

Kate Van Horn is an intuitive tarot reader and psychic. We have all had a wild past few years, so I thought it would be a good idea to give ourselves a taste of what’s to come. Kate is the perfect person to help us sink into our own intuitive guidance.She goes into an energy reading for the first six months of 2022, helping us realize what to expect so that we can take full advantage of what the universe has to offer. Give yourself some time to sink into this, get comfortable, and apply it to your own life and your own intuition.We Chat About:The practices that Kate offers and how she got startedGetting started with tarotWhen tarot may or may not be the modality for youReading the energy of the next six monthsHow to apply this reading in your lifeResources:katevanhorn.comInstagram: @kate.van.hornConnect With Me:Join my two free trainings:FAM for Birth ControlFAM for ConceptionIs FAM Right For You? Free Quiz!Private Hormone and FAM CoachingLet’s be friends on Instagram: @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

10 Jan 202243min

One of the most requested topics I get is transitioning off of birth control and the IUD. So many people have questions about the pill and what it’s doing to the body. In order to get the full picture on the topic, I’ve brought in an expert on the subject, Kaely McDevitt. She’s a registered dietitian specializing in women’s health, and she owns a virtual practice where she and her team help clients overcome digestive issues through personalized nutrition. There’s so much we aren’t taught about our own health, so we’re digging into this together to discuss the importance of our gut, liver health, inflammation, and other important things to get you armed to make the best decisions possible for you.We Chat About:Kaely’s health journeyThe nutrient depletions caused by the pillCreating a plan for transitioning off birth controlRecommended first stepsThe copper IUD and other alternative birth control methodsDietary considerations and what people should look out forResources:kaelyrd.comInstagram: @kaelyrdVisit tempdrop.com and use code NINA12 for 12% off your purchaseConnect With Me:Join my two free webinars:FAM for Birth ControlFAM for ConceptionIs FAM Right For You? Free Quiz!Private Hormone and FAM CoachingBook a Reiki SessionLet’s be friends on Instagram: @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

20 Dec 202137min

The choice to get off of hormonal birth control or IUD is a big one, and with it can come a lot of fear. The fear of not wanting to get pregnant, or how your body will react, or any number of other concerns. But for whatever reason, you’ve decided to try a new method, and if fertility awareness method is the one for you, then it’s time to start addressing some of the concerns that may be coming up for you regarding that switch.We Chat About:Why you might be afraid to try FAMThe difference between FAM and the calendar methodSupporting period symptoms off birth controlWhere to start learningResources:Visit tempdrop.com and use code NINA12 for 12% off your purchaseConnect With Me:Join my two free webinars:Private Hormone and FAM CoachingFAM for Birth ControlFAM for ConceptionIs FAM Right For You? Free Quiz!Course + Membership: LUNA: Reclaim Your Cycle - Get $25 off with the code PODCASTLet’s be friends on Instagram: @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

13 Dec 202119min

While many of our past guests have had PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) as a part of their story, we haven’t dedicated an entire episode to it, yet. PCOS is way more common than we think, and there are so many women out there struggling with this form of hormonal imbalance. Luckily, Melissa Groves Azzaro is the perfect expert to talk us through it. She’s a registered, licensed, and integrative dietitian who helps busy women with hormonal imbalances regain their periods and get pregnant naturally. We dig into PCOS and chat about how to get to the root of symptoms, as well as what practical things you can start doing today to feel better and get your fertility back on track.We Chat About:Taking a non-restrictive approach to PCOSMelissa’s hormone balance journeyThe common symptoms of PCOSNutritional tips for tackling PCOSFinding non-toxic products to useStrategies for gut healthResources:thehormonedietitian.comInstagram: @the.hormone.dietitianRead: "A Balanced Approach to PCOS"Listen to: Hormonally YoursSponsors:Visit tempdrop.com and use code NINA12 for 12% off your first purchaseConnect With Me:Join my two free webinars:FAM for Birth ControlFAM for ConceptionPrivate Hormone and FAM CoachingIs FAM Right For You? Free Quiz!Course + Membership: LUNA: Reclaim Your Cycle - Get $25 off with the code PODCASTLet’s be friends on Instagram: @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

6 Dec 202148min