We have a really beautiful episode for you this week in our Face Behind the Chart series as we sit down with Heather Fairfield, a registered herbalist, educator, and retired midwife!

In this interview, we get to look through both sides of the glass as Heather shares her personal experience with cycle charting and body literacy, and how those experiences shaped her professional career and the way she supports her clients today.

Heather is especially passionate about educating young girls about the beautiful way our bodies are designed, and her enthusiasm is absolutely contagious. She recognizes the incredible capacity young women have to absorb this information and the empowerment that comes from understanding how their bodies work. What a gift to be introduced to this knowledge early in life!

Heather’s story reminds us that, just as in the natural world, life unfolds in seasons—and so does our experience of womanhood. We are intuitive and receptive by design, and the beauty of this tapestry is woven not only through our monthly cycles but across the whole lifespan, from the first onset of puberty to post-menopause.

Each season is intricately woven into the next. How we care for and support ourselves in one season can shape the one that follows. There is a beautiful continuity to our womanhood, and Heather invites us to appreciate the wisdom and wonder of every phase.

As a herbalist, Heather seamlessly returns our attention to the incredible resources that can grow right in our own backyards or in a pot on the windowsill. She reminds us that we were created to live in a garden, and that often, that is the very place to look for vitality and healing: body, mind and soul.

This conversation is a beautiful invitation to reconnect with the natural world, embrace the seasons of our bodies, and discover the wisdom woven into our design.

We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! 🌿

Want to learn more about Heather? Visit her website: www.fairfieldherbals.com

This week in our Face Behind the Chart series, we have the great privilege of sharing our conversation with the incredible Haley Yeager.

From a young age, Haley had a feeling that something wasn’t quite right. Even after being told time and time again that what she was experiencing was “normal” and nothing to be concerned about, she trusted the quiet voice inside her that told her to keep searching.

And she did.

That persistence eventually led Haley to a diagnosis of PCOS (now PMOS) and more importantly, to a deeper understanding of her own body.

Rather than simply learning to live with her symptoms, Haley became proactive. She discovered the power of lifestyle changes, fertility awareness charting, and care from physicians trained in Restorative Reproductive Medicine. She learned to recognize the language of her body and began to see her cycle not as something to manage or silence, but as a source of valuable information.

And that knowledge would become incredibly meaningful as she built her family.

Haley shares that she truly believes if she hadn’t known her body so intimately, she may not have the children she has today. What a powerful testimony to the difference it can make when a woman is given the tools to understand her body and the support to act on what she discovers.

Today, Haley is a trained FertilityCare Practitioner and the founder of the Truth & Fertility Project and the host of the Truth & Fertility Podcast, where she is passionate about giving women the knowledge, empowerment, and tools they deserve to cultivate and advocate for their own health.

We walked away from this conversation feeling so fired up about the power of charting and the incredible wisdom woven into the feminine body—and we hope you do too.

Because Haley’s story is a beautiful reminder that your body is not working against you. It is communicating with you. And sometimes, learning how to listen can change everything.

We are so grateful to Haley for sharing her story so vulnerably and for the countless women who will be encouraged to trust their instincts, ask better questions, and become more empowered advocates for their own health because of it.

Want to check out more about Haley?

Website: https://www.truthandfertility.com

Socials: @truthandfertilityproject

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/truth-fertility/id1771995552

Want to learn more about Ovarian Wedge Resection?

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/75-the-closest-we-get-to-remission-of-pcos-ovarian/id1771995552?i=1000762533072

This week, we are joined by the incredible Alison Duncavage—a Marine Corps wife, former elementary school counselor, and now stay-at-home mom from Virginia. 🤍

Ali’s story is one of pain, perseverance, and hope.

After years of undiagnosed infertility and debilitating pain, she found herself navigating a healthcare system that often felt like it was throwing darts in the dark—trying treatment after treatment without ever getting to the root of what was really happening in her body.

Then, she discovered restorative reproductive medicine.

For the first time, Ali was given answers. She finally received a proper diagnosis and was able to access state-of-the-art surgery to treat the underlying condition. And through that journey, she eventually conceived and welcomed her beautiful son into the world. 🥹

But Ali’s story isn’t just about the outcome. It’s about the woman who kept going when she didn’t have answers. The woman who kept asking questions when she knew something wasn’t right. The woman who learned to advocate for herself—and refused to settle for care that didn’t address the root of her suffering.

We are so incredibly grateful to Ali for trusting us with such a vulnerable part of her story. Her willingness to share the hard parts is a gift to other women walking through endometriosis, infertility, chronic pain, and the often-lonely journey of advocating for their own health.

If you’ve ever felt like you were being dismissed, like no one was listening, or like you just knew there had to be more to your story—we hope Ali’s journey reminds you that it is not all in your head, you are not alone, and it is okay to keep searching for answers.

Your story matters. Your health matters. And you deserve to be heard. ❤️

Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple, and Fio.

As promised, linked below are the resources shared in this episode:

Nancy's Nook on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NancysNookEndoEd

Instagram: @napro_fertility_surgeon

https://endofound.org

Don't forget to like, share & comment on this episode so that more women may be touched by Ali's story.

✨ Welcome to our brand-new series: The Face Behind the Chart! ✨

Behind every cycle chart is a woman with a story marked by hope, challenges, resilience, and purpose.

With this new series, we're shining a light on some incredible women in our community who have courageously walked their paths. While each story is different, we're united in this journey together. Our hope is that as you listen, you'll see pieces of your own story reflected back to you, be reminded that you're never alone, and discover encouragement, practical tools, and hope for wherever you find yourself.

🎙️ We couldn't be more excited to introduce our very first guest (drumroll please!): ... Juli Schneider!

Juli is a certified hormone coach through the Fiat Institute (just like us!), a FEMM charting instructor, a mama of three little ones, and a thyroid cancer warrior whose faith and determination are truly inspiring.

In this powerful conversation, Juli shares her hormone health journey, her decision to use Fertility Awareness-Based Methods while avoiding pregnancy during cancer treatment, and the unexpected challenges, victories, and graces she experienced along the way. Her vulnerability, wisdom, and passion made this conversation one we'll never forget and we hope you are blessed by her too!

If her story speaks to you, be sure to connect with her and explore the incredible resources she offers through her ministry:

Website: EmpowerYouFertility.com

Instagram: @empower.you.fertility

If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love your support! 💕 Leave Juli some love in the comments or a review, share this episode with the women in your life, and don't forget to subscribe and follow the podcast so you don't miss the amazing lineup of inspiring conversations we have coming your way over the next few months. We can't wait to share them with you!

Welcome Back!

Thank you for your patience during our little haitus from publishing! We have been busy behind the scenes recording our next series as well as taking time to enjoy some extra summer adventures with our families. That being said we are excited to be back in action!

This episode we dive into the luteal phase and how we can best support our hormones as well as take advantage of some of the gifts this phase can bring. If you haven't listened to our previous Leveraging Series episodes we encourage you to jump back and listen to those first to get the full appreciation of your entire cycle!

We hope this series has opened your eyes and given you ideas and tools for your toolbox to try and see how they support you so that you can live the life you were created for. If you are feeling inspired and would like to take things to the next level and pursue coaching with either of us please reach out! You can find us at:

Rebecca: www.bellaverawellness.com or @bellaverawellness on social media

Meghan: www.fertilegroundhc.ca or @fertilegroundhc on social media

Welcome back to our regular programming and part TWO of our leveraging series! We get into the gifts that the rise in estrogen and testosterone brings, ways to leverage these gifts, as well as the real life experiences we can encounter because... we are women and not robots. We hope you enjoy!

Please leave a comment or review! We would be so so grateful!

And if you have more personal questions or concerns please reach out to us on social media or our websites!

Rebecca: @bellaverawellnessllc

www.bellaverawellness.com

Meg: @fertilegroundhc

www.fertilegroundhc.ca

Today, we’re setting aside our original plans and simply sitting down for a real conversation over a cup of coffee. Life has been full lately, and while we connect often, we realized we haven’t had many chances to truly slow down and catch up. So grab your favorite cozy drink, get comfortable, and join us for an honest chat filled with laughter, reflections, and whatever unfolds along the way.

Your period: inconvenient… or insightful?

Discover how your period is actually a monthly report card—revealing what’s working, what’s not, and how to course-correct. Learn how to use this time as a tool for growth, clarity, and how to set yourself up for success in your next cycle.

In this episode we dive in and take a closer look at what Fertility Awareness Based Methods/Natural Family Planning Methods are and our personal experiences with navigating the world of fertility charting. We hope this episode is a catalyst for you to explore these methods and choosing to implement this approach to fertility and family planning into your own life. In this episode we do mention A TON of different methods out there (which we will share some links below) and if you would like help getting in contact with an instructor we encourage you to reach out so we can get you connected with the resources you need! At the beginning of this episode Rebecca also recaps her experience attending the FACTS conference and so we will link their website below as well! It is FULL of amazing information and science to help you feel confident navigating restorative reproductive healthcare. Enjoy!

Rebecca's FREE Fertility Charting and Theology of the Body 101 Course: https://www.bellaverawellness.com/challenges

FACTS: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/

FEMM: https://femmhealth.org/

CREIGHTON: https://creightonmodel.com/

MARQUETTE: https://www.vitaefertility.com/what-is-the-marquette-method-of-nfp/

COUPLE TO COUPLE LEAGUE: https://ccli.org/?srsltid=AfmBOorc9_0yMsr0vCuXIckcYoTswssw7Cgb3Mwknx9mSmwZy5p1_yE4

SENSIPLAN: https://www.sensiplan.de/en

BILLINGS: https://billings.life/en/what-is-the-billings-ovulation-method/the-4-simple-rules.html

JUSTISSE: https://www.justisse.ca/

In this BONUS episode we reflect on our lenten journeys as we prepare our hearts for Holy Week. How did your Lent go? Do you have any special traditions you do during Holy Week? We would love to hear from you!

Resources discussed in this episode:

 "Discernment of Spirits in Marriage: Ignatian Wisdom for Husbands and Wives" by Fr. Timothy Gallagher

"Motherhood: An Extraordinary Vocation" by Dr. Kathryn Rombs

Divine Mercy Novena: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/novena