120. Curbing the Harm of Environmental Toxins & Hormone Disrupters with Dr. Jenna Hua

As a fertility awareness educator, cervical mucus is always on my mind – as weird as that may sound! It’s an important bodily function, and, today, I want to talk about the role it plays in conception. Without producing enough (or the right kind of) CM, it’s going to be difficult to conceive. I’m going to share why it’s so important, how to make sure you’re checking accurately, and touch on five research-backed ways to improve CM production.We Chat About:Why cervical mucus is so important for conceptionHow to check CM accuratelyTesting your nutrition and mineralsThe importance of staying hydratedThings to avoid for healthy CMCM-supportive herbs and vitaminsResources:Make an appointment with me through Expecful here!My Amazon shopConnect With Me:FREE WORKBOOK - Learn how to support the four phases of your cycle!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

4 Okt 202119min

Things are about to get mystical! Dani Sage joins us. A modern mystic, tarot reader, and Head Witch of the Good Vibes Hive, a boutique salon where self-care meets spirituality, Dani is a firm believer that ritual and metaphysical tools should be easily accessible to the masses, and spends her days demystifying the world of woo-woo through tarot readings, educational workshops, her signature Find Your Divine workshops, and human design. When it comes to women's health, we focus on nutrition all day long, but we often leave out emotional or spiritual health. So let’s dive into this missing piece and make sure we’re taking care of the whole picture of our health!We Chat About:How Dani approaches tarotWhat Human Design is and how it worksUsing mixed modalitiesThe way the world is changing according to Human DesignWhy you need to have defined opinionsTools for self-loveResources:goodvibeshive.comInstagram: @goodvibeshiveConnect With Me:FREE WORKBOOK - Learn how to support the four phases of your cycle!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

27 Sep 202153min

As you know, I’m a big fan of the fertility awareness method! As a certified instructor, I get a lot of questions about how to use FAM if you have an inconsistent cycle, whether due to PCOS, irregular periods, or you’re postpartum. It can be a challenge using FAM during periods of inconsistent cycles, but it is still so incredibly valuable. I’m going to share how to make it work during these periods, as well as answer some other common questions: how to use fertility awareness with or without a consistent partner and who else FAM is for.We Chat About:How FAM gives you control when you’re period is inconsistentWhat FAM looks like with irregular cyclesUsing FAM for birth control with inconsistent periodsUsing FAM postpartumGetting your partner on boardConnect With Me:FREE WORKBOOK - Learn how to support the four phases of your cycle!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

13 Sep 202123min

Note: I’m working on creating some incredible new episodes for the podcast. In the meantime, here’s one of our most popular episodes with Jessica Ash!Jessica Ash is a functional nutritionist who coaches and educates women on all things hormones, primarily working with women who’ve struggled with PCOS and thyroid issues, teaching them how to nourish their bodies and master their metabolism. We have these blanket statements of what we should do or what we should cut out of our diet, and it doesn’t always work. Why is it that when someone is doing all the “right things,” they can still not feel their best? Because there’s a new way to look at our body, and that’s from the angle of serving and supporting our metabolism. Jessica explains why healing the metabolism is so important in an easy to digest way.We Chat About:How Jessica ditched the standard hormone adviceEating for your metabolismTesting out the gluten free dietTaking a HTMA testFiber: take it or leave it?The carbs you’re encouraged to takeFood combining or eating a balanced mealDealing with PCOSIntermittent fastingHow you should feel during your luteal phaseResources:jessicaashwellness.comInstagram: @jessicaashwellnessFully NourishedConnect With Me:FREE WORKBOOK - Learn how to support the four phases of your cycle!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

31 Aug 20211h 1min

Today, we’re welcoming back registered dietitian Amanda Montalvo! We’ve been working together for a while now – from when she helped me on my own hormonal journey, to various collaborations, and even just sharing resources. She helps women get to the root of their hormone imbalances so they can have healthy menstrual cycles. She started her nutritional education following the traditional route, but after dealing with her own health problems when getting off of hormonal birth control, she quickly realized the value of functional medicine. After healing her acne, balancing her hormones, and learning the value of the menstrual cycle, she found her purpose in helping women create a balanced body without settling for anything less. We talk about the importance of minerals and supplementation for our anatomy, how to get started with a balanced diet, and sifting through all of the information available out there to find what works for you.We Chat About:Understanding the audience when reading information onlineNavigating the research availableExperimenting with supplementsSaturated fat: good or bad?How to get more plants in your dietWhere to get started with a balanced dietResources:Learn more: hormonehealingrd.comListen: Are You Menstrual?Instagram: @hormonehealingrdJoin Master Your Minerals and use the code “NOURISHED” by 9/20/2021 for $20 offNutrient Deficiencies, Supplementing + Testing | with Amanda Montalvo“DUTCH, HTMA, and GI MAP: The Tests You Can Do to Optimize Your Fertility | with Amanda Montalvo”Connect With Me:FREE WORKBOOK - Learn how to support the four phases of your cycle!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 Aug 202152min

Dr. Kenosha Gleaton is board certified in gynecology and obstetrics and the Medical Director of Natalist. She received her MD from MUSC and completed her residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. There are so many women who feel unheard or uncared for when they step into their gynecologist’s office. Dr. Gleaton’s approach is open-minded, science-backed, and blends proven research with a trust in women’s experiences. We talk about infertility struggles, different forms of birth control, details on bacterial vaginosis (BV), and other gynecological issues.We Chat About:Dr. Gleaton’s favorite products for supporting conceptionFinding support after miscarriageProgesterone’s impact on reproductionDr. Gleaton’s fertility journeyDifferent methods of birth controlResources:natalist.comInstagram: @drkgleatonInstagram: @natalistcoConnect With Me:FREE WORKBOOK - Learn how to support the four phases of your cycle!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

16 Aug 202147min

We’re going to get open and honest about what it’s like being a new mom, with two other mothers who are going through it right now.Kristen Jacob, returning after recently on the podcast, is a pediatric sleep consultant, newborn care specialist, and lactation consultant in training.Alexis Joseph is a dietitian, nutrition consultant, and the founder of Hummusapien, a multifaceted food, wellness, and lifestyle brand. She’s also the co-founder of Alchemy in Columbus, Ohio.We’re talking all about new motherhood and everything that comes along with it – the ups, the downs, the happy, and the crazy – and we’re getting real, open, and honest about it all. Things like breastfeeding, mental health, comparison, returning to work, and sex after pregnancy that are not openly talked about. Wherever you are on your journey of motherhood, this episode will help you feel a lot less alone.We Chat About:The experience of being a new momReleasing expectations for yourselfAcknowledging the changes that have taken place in your lifeFalling in love with your child at different stagesRespecting everyone’s personal birthing choicesHonest talk about breastfeedingRealizing that what’s best for everyone is personalSex after pregnancyResources:snoozeclues.coInstagram: @snooze.clueshummusapien.comInstagram: @hummusapienInstagram: @alchemy.brandsKristen's feeding journeyExclusive Pumping 101Connect With Me:FREE WORKBOOK - Learn how to support the 4 phases of your cycle!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

9 Aug 20211h 8min

There’s a number of period products that have had a stigma around them for quite some time, and menstrual cups are definitely up there. Many people are interested in using the cup but they're afraid because we just don’t know much about them. Amanda Hearn, the founder of Put A Cup In It, is going to share her expertise with us on all things sustainable period products. We’re going to discuss the ins and outs of putting a cup in, taking it out, how much it holds, how to keep it clean, how to find the right fit, what cup is best for you, and more. I also share a funny story about my own personal experience using one.We Chat About:What got Amanda interested in the cupWhat makes the menstrual cup wonderfulHow to get started with the cupKnowing when the cup is workingCleaning your cupWhat makes the menstrual disc differentResources:putacupinit.comInstagram: @putacupinitFacebook Support Group: facebook.com/groups/paciichatProduct Comparisons: putacupinit.com/compare-shop-menstrual-cupsConnect With Me:FREE WORKBOOK - Learn how to support the four phases of your cycle!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

2 Aug 202137min