In today's episode, I update everyone on my two week hiatus from social media and some decisions that I've come to with my health. I'm also revealing a diagnosis that I haven't shared with anyone publicly. This episode dives into that diagnosis and how I'm rejecting medical advice to honor my own intuition. If you've ever wondered how/what/why to do that, tune in to find out my process!

Today's guest, Melissa Fabiano, is a mindset confidence coach, yoga fanatic, food lover, and all around wellness junkie. Her coaching practice was born out of her recovery from a decade long battle with anorexia and exercise addiction and wanting to give back to others after her recovery. She works with women to break free from their inner critic, create healthy relationships with food and fitness, define their self worth and find the confidence to unapologetically live a life of purpose on their own terms. 

In this episode you will learn about:

• Why diet culture is so prevalent
• When to seek help with your eating disorder
• Why self acceptance is so important in recovery

Resources:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fuelyourlifewithmelissa/
• Melissa's website: https://melissafabiano.com/

In today's episode, I'm speaking with Tedi Palmer (aka Running with Infertility). Tedi bares her soul in sharing her journey to motherhood that had a rocky start. During her journey, she realized that there was a need to speak openly about infertility, so she started her blog: Running with Infertility. Tedi has a heart of gold and really lays it all out in this episode. 

In this episode you will learn about:

• Her IVF journey with male and female factor infertility
• The miracle pregnancy after IVF
• Her foundation: Hope for Infertility which has helped over 8 couples fund their IVF rounds
• Why she's not using IVF to conceive her second child

Resources:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningwithinfertility1/
• Tedi's Etsy shop: www.runwithinfertility.etsy.com
• Tedi's Blog, Running with Infertility: https://www.runningwithinfertility.com/
• Hope for Infertility Foundation: https://www.hopeforfertility.org/

In today's episode I'm talking with Laurence Annez. Laurence Annez is a certified nutritional practitioner and health coach.She is passionate about teaching women with PCOS how to ditch the belly fat, cystic acne, irregular cycles, and victim mindset by showing them how to nourish their bodies and free themselves of pain through guided nutritional coaching, personalized and sustainable diet and lifestyle recommendations, and mindfulness. She believes that the key to a healthy life is sustainable change that feels good and is different to each person. It was through her own healing journey with PCOS that bred her passion to helping others heal as well.  Today Laurence coaches women all over the world through her coaching programs.

In this episode you will learn about:

• What is PCOS
• How to manage PCOS without birth control
• Why restriction is not the key to manage PCOS
• Why your gut health is so important

Resources:

• Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/laurence.annez/
• Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Laurence-Annez-Health-Wellness-187309491822533/
• How to eat out with PCOS freebie: https://www.laurence-annez.com/eat-out-guide
• PCOS program : https://www.subscribepage.com/PCOSTransformer

Dr. Jennifer Mercier is an author, former midwife, functional medicine doctor, and creator of the Mercier Therapy. When she was in college, Jennifer was on the path towards becoming a RE. After working at the local fertility clinic, she realized that there was another way to help women become pregnant. So Jennifer followed her heart to massage therapy school and created the Mercier Therapy. Jennifer has helped women conceive children all over the world through her practice. You guys are going to LOVE HER!

In this episode you will learn about:

• What is Mercier Therapy
• Why you should think about scar tissue in your pelvic region if you're trying to conceive
• How to prepare for a medically assisted fertility program

Resources:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jennifer.mercier/
• Mercier Therapy Website: https://www.merciertherapy.com/
• Dr. Jennifer Mercier's Practice: https://www.expectamiracle.life/

You guys are going to love Dr. Valerie Bobb! Valerie is a physical therapist that specializes in pelvic floor health. This episode is so full of solid information to help you understand more about what your pelvic floor is, what is considered "normal," and why you should pay attention to your pelvic floor. Valerie gives so much information in an informal comfortable way for an area that we don't talk about openly. 

In this episode you will learn about:

• What a women's health physical therapist does
• What is considered a "normal" pelvic floor and it does
• How to identify if you have an issue with your pelvic floor and what to do about it
• Why you shouldn't just assume that you need to do Kegels

Resources:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvaleriebobb/
• Finding a Physical Therapist:
• • Section on  Women's Health Pt Locator  
  • Herman and Wallace Find a Practitioner 
  • International Pelvic Pain Society 
• Information on Pelvic Health
• • Pelvic Health Rehabilitation Center  
  • International Pelvic Pain Society 
  • The American College or Obstetrics and Gynecology 

DISCLAIMER: In general ACOG is a great resource for annual screening guidelines and education. HOWEVER it is a bit outdated compared to its equivalents in other countries such as Canada  https://www.sogc.org/   ACOG still is behind on representation and recommendation for things like physical therapy and still has an overemphasis on surgery and medication.  

• Vulva and vaginal health 
• Painful intercourse 

DISCLAIMER: This link puts a lot of emphasis on emotional causes of pain during intercourse...which can be a factor. HOWEVER that is not usually the primary cause and I don't like how it puts the blame on the woman itself....Also over emphasizes need for surgery or medication when  physical therapy is VERY effective for this! However it has good graphics so please take it with a grain of salt.

In today's episode I'm talking with Cathy McKinnon. Cathy is a yoga teacher, author, and a health coach. She is committed to helping women consciously create a life that women adore. Cathy comes to us with an amazing story, she struggled with infertility and it was because of her struggles that she found out she had thyroid cancer. She is full of wisdom and light. No matter what your journey, you will get something out of this episode.

In this episode you will learn about:

• The blessings of infertility
• Why therapy should be part of infertility treatment
• How Cathy is changing the conversation around infertility

Resources:

• Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswarriorcoaching/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnesswarriorcoaching/
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/wwarriorcathy/

On today's episode, I'm speaking with Nicole Scheitlin who is an online health and fitness expert. Nicole specializes in creating simplified exercise and nutrition plans so that her clients feel empowered to make a lasting change. I loved her practical advice! We went "woo and my recording went wonky but believe me when I say you won't want to miss this episode!

In this episode you will learn about:

• What are the signs of over exercise 
• How to come at your weight release journey from a place of abundance versus a place of lack
• Why mindset shifts are vital to your fitness journey

Resources:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolescheitlin/
• Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nicolescheitlin
• Website: https://nicolescheitlin.com/

In today's episode, I share my epiphany about how infertility is the new body shaming. We've been taught to hate our bodies for so long. Too much fat, too little muscle, and the list goes on and on. Now in my 30s, I've found a new reason to hate my body. It's not helping me get pregnant. Tune in to see how I'm working through those feelings and I want to hear from you!