128. Her Story: How This Doula Went From IUD to FAM with Kat Kirk-Holmes

Maddie Miles is a fellow podcaster in the hormone space, hosting “peace. love. hormones. By The Maddie Miles” since 2020. She joins the show today to talk about her personal health journey battling the negative effects of antibiotics, birth control pills, lyme disease, and anorexia. In and out of programs for eight long years, we talk about Maddie’s eventual wakeup call experience overseas which flipped the switch in her mind that it was time to get better. Since then, she’s been a learning machine, focusing on an integrative approach to overall wellness and coming to terms with the amazing beauty that is our four menstrual phases – and has committed herself to spreading the word!We Chat About:Maddie’s early health issuesHer experience with anorexiaGoing “Beyond the Pill”Working in unison with the 4 phases Ritualizing our cyclesResources:Website: Peace. Love. Hormones.Instagram: @theemaddiemilesTwitter: @themaddiemilesLinkedin: Maddie M.Podcast: peace. love. hormones. By The Maddie MilesConnect 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

25 Juli 202256min

Cassy Joy Garcia is a New York Times bestselling author and the creative force behind popular wellness editorial site, Fed + Fit. Her mission is to make cooking more manageable, especially for moms – which is why I am personally so excited to share this one with you.Once she had her first child, Cassy was looking for ways to still eat healthy but take out some of the work from cooking. This led her to develop the “cook once” method for meal prep, a genius time saving concept that she’s written about at length. It’s not all quick and easy either, she’s also committed to making intimidating dishes seem more attainable for the average person cooking at home.Her message is an empowering one, and I can attest to her recipes being both easy to prepare and delicious to eat. Keep an ear out for her cute young kids in the background of this one!We Chat About:Her inspirations for Fed + FitBenefits to meal preppingMaking cooking less intimidatingStarting simple Confidence in the kitchen Resources:Cook Once by Cassy Joy GarciaFed + FitInstagram: @cassyjoygarciaYouTube: Fed + FitConnect 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

18 Juli 202223min

My amazing guest today, Noelle Tarr, is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP), an NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer, author, and all-around badass. She’s worked in the industry for more than seventeen years and is open to admitting she’s made every mistake in the book – which is why she’s so dedicated to helping others on their body and overall wellness journeys. We talk about body image, its role in how we grow up thinking of ourselves, and what dieting culture does and (mostly) does not accomplish. We also learn about the importance of recognizing your season of life and embracing it for a more balanced sense of self – no more living in the black and white areas of life!Most importantly, Noelle teaches us that we must not judge ourselves harshly. Everything we experience is an opportunity to learn, grow, and live in joy. I hope you enjoy this inspiring convo!We Chat About:Noelle’s early life and relationship with foodThe truth about diet cultureSeasons of life Is there such a thing as a healthy weight?Biological differences between strength training and cardio Exercising as a mental health benefitResources:Follow Noelle on Instagram: @coconutsandkettlebellsCoconutsAndKettlebells.comWell-Fed Women PodcastNoelle’s Home Workout ProgramsNoelle’s first viral blog post: Why I Don’t Want 6-Pack AbsConnect 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

11 Juli 202256min

By now, you’ve heard of the gut biome and how critical those little bacteria are in supporting your overall wellbeing. Well, today, Dr. Mark Burhenne joins me to dive into even further detail with one specific, important, and very famous, part of our digestive system – our mouth!It’s about so much more than bad breath and coffee stains, although we cover the importance of the small stuff too. The truth is that oral health is directly involved in six-to-seven out of ten major chronic diseases. How well, or poorly, we take care of our mouths, is reflected in our longevity and ability to combat illness. In this illuminating episode, we learn how modern dentistry incorporates this information (or not), what toothpaste and mouthwash are really doing in our mouth vs. what we think they’re doing, and of course – how our oral health can impact pregnancy and general fertility. Settle in for the most enjoyable trip to the dentist you’ve ever had!We Chat About:Dr. Mark Burhenne’s background and inspirationsThe mouth’s connection to disease and illnessMicrobiome: a party in your mouth Negative effects of toothpaste and mouthwash Oral health as it relates to pregnancy Resources:See Mark’s recommended oral products at AskTheDentist.comAsk The Dentist podcastInstagram: @AskTheDentistLinkedIn: Dr. Mark Burhenne, DDSConnect 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

4 Juli 20221h 8min

Dr. Mike Belkowski is my guest today. He’s a physical therapist by trade and is passionate about providing his patients with the most effective treatment techniques – most notably, he’s a big proponent of red light therapy, launching BioLight in 2019.We get into the teeny tiny detail in this one – down to the cellular level! Dr. Belkowski teaches us that our mitochondria react differently to different hues of light and that they’re in every single cell, producing 95% of the energy in our bodies. Knowing that, it’s easy to see why dysfunctional mitochondria are the root of many diseases. They’re the engine of all our amazing bodily functions – our heath!All BioLight purchases include Dr. Belkowski’s eBook with red light therapy research, background on BioLight, and – most importantly – protocols on how to use red light at home, including how long and how often to use it and where on your body, depending on what you’re trying to treat.We Chat About:How Mike discovered red light therapyThe details of red light therapy and how it worksWhy blue light can actually be good for you (just not from technology)The difference between red light therapy and infrared sauna lightsHow to use red light at home and what a therapy session looks likeWhere to get started if you’re new to red light therapyResources:BioLightLinkedin: BioLightInstagram: @bioight.shopPodcast: The Red Light ReportConnect 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

27 Juni 202249min

Brooke Schattner was on the pill since she was 16 – nearly a decade – and today she’s sharing her journey to leaving the pill behind and transitioning her way to FAM.Like so many women, Brooke got on the pill because it was just “the thing to do” in your teens. There wasn’t a real reason behind it at first, and she never had a deep discussion with her parents or doctors on what the pill meant, and if it was the right choice for her body. After years of symptoms and side effects, she’s decided that it’s not for her.I hope Brooke’s story resonates with you no matter where you are on your own hormone journey.We Chat About:The doctor’s solution to side effects was always to just “try a different pill”Why we aren’t taught how the pill works, even if it is the right decisionGetting on or off the pill is not just about contraception, but is also a health decisionShame and worry around getting off the pill for alternative methodsResources:If you’re looking to get off of the pill or need help deciding what birth control method works for you, check out my FREE FAM Training: Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without FearConnect With Me:Sync 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

20 Juni 202237min

Dr. Sherri McKnight of Queen of the Thrones joins me to find the truth about castor oil, a hotly debated method for relieving inflammation and pain that goes back hundreds (even thousands!) of years. We talk about its many benefits, bust a few myths, and walk you through proper therapeutic use while highlighting the amazing easy-to-use oil packs by Queen of the Thrones.Of course – we make sure to bring it all back to fertility and hormone health, as castor oil packs can help you have less painful periods while supporting ovulation and the successful fertilization of eggs. Don’t miss this super informative episode where we uncover the (somehow) still hidden secrets of castor oil!We Chat About:Judgment vs. science in holistic healthHormonal benefits of castor oilDiscovery and early research of the castor beanWhat makes Queen of the Thrones special?Ways to use it and how oftenMedical benefits Busting myths – is it messy?Unexpected uses: hello eyebrows!Resources:Castor Oil on PubMedShop: Queen of the ThronesInstagram: @queenofthethronesFacebook: Queen of the ThronesTikTok: @queenofthethronesYouTube: Queen of the ThronesConnect 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

6 Juni 202236min

Today I am chatting with my friend, and queen birth control expert, Kelsie Anderson of @bunsinbalance! Kelsie is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who works with women to help them navigate hormone imbalances through diet and lifestyle changes.She is particularly dedicated to educating women on how to effectively support their bodies while on birth control, when transitioning off, and/or post-birth control. Which is exactly what we are talking about in today’s episode.We also have a BIG announcement for you at the end of this episode… HINT … we are bundling our courses together for a mega discount.Kelsie’s Birth Control Bounce Back course, and LUNA (my fertility awareness course), are the perfect pair to guide you through your journey of transitioning off birth control and preventing pregnancy naturally.You will learn more and have a solid birth control game plan after listening to this episode!We Chat About:What we wish doctors would tell their patients about birth controlWhat post-birth control symptoms can look likeRecommendations for transitioning off the pill smoothlyHow to get started with balancing your hormonesThe Birth Control Bounce Back and LUNA BundleResources:Get on the waitlist to get access the the BCBB + LUNA Bundle!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

30 Maj 202255min