Today I am joined by a fellow dietitian, Erin, who focuses her practice on IBS and Gut Health. She has lots of insight into the digestive system and tips for people who are looking to improve theirs!

3:05 How did you decide to become a dietitian?
6:00 Can you explain a digestive disorder or things to notice that are considered abnormal as far as digestive health is concerned?
8:45 What is your gut and how does that play into digestive disorders?
13:10 Where do you recommend people start if they are having trouble with their digestion?
18:30 Are there cues for people to use when they are eating to help support digestion?
21:00 Can you explain the process of being diagnosed with IBS?
26:45 With IBS and digestive disorders, is there a specific approach typically taken like lifestyle changes, diet changes, medications, etc?
29:30 What are your thoughts on digestive supplements, green powders, etc?
32:45 What is your favorite routine action that supports a healthy gut and digestion?

Where to find Erin: Instagram @erinjudge.rd website gutivate.com

Where to find me: Instagram @makingbetterbitespodcast website makingbetterbitesrdn.com

Motherhood is such a major part of identity, and sometimes I worry I won't ever get into the club. Today I went for a stroll and opened up about the emotional side for me of fertility and reproductive health. Grab your walking shoes, headphones, and let's get chatting!

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Today I am joined by Mel from Tempdrop to discuss basal body temperatures, fertility awareness methods, and the Tempdrop product!

2:15 How did you decide to become a fertility awareness educator?
3:45 Can you explain what is basal body temperature (BBT) and how can it be used to assist in charting and tracking your cycle?
5:00 What do the changes in temperature look like?
6:05 How does the Tempdrop device help people who are using their temperature for charting?
9:25 What are the benefits of adding BBT to charting when you want to practice fertility awareness?
13:45 Who do you think would benefit from using Tempdrop?
15:05 How does the temperature taking work?
17:20 What are benefits of fertility awareness methods over birth control or an IUD?
21:00 What is the learning curve on using Tempdrop for fertility awareness?
24:00 How can cycle tracking help when trying to conceive?
26:50 What is your favorite thing about using fertility awareness?

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Tempdrop Instagram: Tempdrop Fertility Tracker (@tempdrop) • Instagram photos and videos

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Today we are talking about the importance of period wellness for the public, the FEMM method of fertility awareness, and breaking down barriers to understanding your menstrual cycle.

2:15 What lead you to start sharing about period health and the menstrual cycle?
8:52 How does having a Master's of Public Health play into the unique approach you have when sharing about menstrual health?
16:00 You talk a lot on removing the stigma around having a period, why is it so important to you?
21:40 Where is the line between wanting privacy and destigmatizing periods?
25:30 What do you feel are the most commonly heard misconceptions about periods and the menstrual cycle?
27:40 What is FEMM?
35:00 On your programs you say that "charting is good for someone who is not on hormonal birth control or a copper IUD". Can you explain why this is the case?
40:25 What is your favorite thing about using fertility awareness?

Carolyn's book recommendation: In the Flo by Alisa Vitti

Carolyn - @periodwellness Instagram
website periodwellness.org

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Melissa is joining today to discuss the Creighton Method and being a practitioner.

3:18 How did you get started in being a Creighton practitioner?
8:35 What is the Creighton Method? What does it mean?
12:26 What are the benefits of using Creighton over birth control or an IUD?
18:05 Who would Creighton work best for? Are there benefits over other methods of fertility awareness?
30:30 For anyone who might be interested in Creighton, what are the steps they can take? How to find a practitioner?
34:10 What is your favorite thing about fertility awareness and Creighton?

Melissa's Recommendations:
- homebase website for Creighton practitioners and NaPro docs here (doesn't include independent ones)
- website for all types of fertility awareness options, quiz, great for beginners here

Melissa's Instagram @melissagracetablada
Making Better Bites Instagram @makingbetterbitespodcast  

We are joined today by a special guest Sarah Kurtanich to talk about the benefits of the menstrual cycle and fertility awareness methods!

2:20 What is Fertility Awareness Methods (FAM)?
3:08 How did you get started in sharing about FAM? What is your background?
6:45 Can you tell us the difference between using synthetic hormone birth control vs FAM?
10:48 How does the effectiveness of FAM compare to hormonal birth control in pregnancy prevention?
11:32 What kind of advice would you give to someone who is interested in FAM, but on the fence?
15:30 For someone using BC, but considering stopping, what can they expect to feel and experience?
22:45 What kind of tools are available that you would recommend for charting your cycle?
28:00 What is your favorite thing about charting your cycle and using FAM?

Recommendations from Sarah:
- Book: Beyond the Pill by Jolene Brighten
- App: Read Your Body

Where to find her:
Instagram: @sarahkurtanich
Fertility Awareness Method & Cycle Tracking (@sarahkurtanich) • Instagram photos and videos
sarakurtanich.com to work with her
The Cycle Circle is her course

Where to find me:
Instagram: @makingbetterbitespodcast
Women's Health + Hormones (@makingbetterbitespodcast) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]
Website: betterbitesrdn.com

Let's go for a walk and catch up on what I have been up to this summer, reminiscing, everything new about the podcast, and the future of the episodes.

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regular Instagram where you can find the free guidebook: @betterbites_rdn