The Hormone Puzzle Podcast - Learn How to Solve Your Infertility Puzzle to Get and Stay Pregnant

In episode #334 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Carolynn Dube, talks about Advocating for Fertility Care in the Workplace.

More about Carolynn:

Carolynn Dubé is the Executive Director of Fertility Matters Canada (FMC), a leading charity for fertility and family-building support in Canada. She has a Bachelor’s in Human Kinetics from St. Francis Xavier University and a Master’s in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of New Brunswick.

Since 2015, Carolynn has transformed FMC, making it the trusted voice for Canadian fertility patients and leading advocacy at federal, provincial, employer, and insurance levels. Her personal experience as a fertility patient adds a valuable perspective.

In 2023, she represented Canada on the APEC Smart Families Working Group, contributing to demographic resilience policy development. Carolynn resides in Moncton, New Brunswick, with her husband and three sons, all born through IVF.

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In episode #333 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Sophia Heidi Cooper, talks about Cellular Detoxification for Hormonal Imbalances and Fertility.

More about Heidi:

Heidi, an award-winning Licensed Esthetician and Functional Medicine Practitioner, is renowned for her innovative approach to skin and hormonal health. With over 25 years of experience, her journey from personal skin struggles to holistic care has shaped her practice. After facing hormonal challenges herself, Heidi pursued advanced studies in functional medicine to address root causes. She now offers a specialized program that targets skin and hormonal health, integrating the latest breakthroughs for sustainable, long-term results. Heidi's expertise, innovation, and commitment to holistic care have made her a leader in her field, offering truly personalized solutions.

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Episode #332 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome as a Fertility Coach.

Each month the last episode is dedicated to coaches and people who want to be coaches to teach you skills that you can use in your own coaching practice so if you're already a coach or maybe you're thinking about becoming one you can learn so many skills from listening to these episodes.

More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela Smith is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor and the Lead Educator - Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute.

After personally battling infertility, she was finally able to conceive by implementing her Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E method (plus cycle optimizing), which takes a holistic approach to preparing the body for pregnancy from the inside out. Since then, she has made it her mission to help other women who are struggling with infertility to optimize their bodies and hormones so they can get pregnant, stay pregnant, have a healthy super baby, and easy postpartum, as well as eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance.

With over 25 years of experience as a professional fitness trainer and wellness educator, Dr. Kela has created 7 courses and published multiple books on fertility, hormones, pregnancy and total body wellness. Her recent book, The Hormone Puzzle Method: Optimizing Pregnancy has all her tips for a healthy, happy pregnancy.

She mentors future fertility experts at the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute for Coaches, which is an accredited and certified institute of higher learning for anyone interested in becoming a fertility coach.

She also hosts The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, Solving-Infertility Summit and Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit.

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Get your FREE 3 Steps to Launch a Fertility Coaching Business Guide: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/education

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In episode #331 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Caitlin Johnson, talks about Enhancing Fertility in PCOS: The Role of Supplements.

More about Caitlin:

Caitlin Johnson is a registered dietitian who loves great food– and people even more! Inspite of trying for 3 years and her PCOS diagnosis, she has conceived 3 children naturally with her husband and had 3 low risk pregnancies. She has used her experience, evidence-based nutrition, and expertise to develop PCOS supplements, and App for PCOS and has guided thousands of other women with PCOS into healing and fertility.

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In episode #330 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Dr. Erika Schultz, talks about Optimizing Fertility With Chinese Medicine.

More about Dr. Erika :

Dr. Erika developed the Resiliency Method™ after struggling to recover from a long-term illness and meeting clients with similar issues. Her approach combines Western and ancient medicine backed by science and is one that sets her apart from other health providers in it's underlying principle that the body was made perfect in design and has everything it needs to heal effectively when put in the right order and at the right time and customized for the individual.

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In episode #329 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Gabriela Rosa, talks about Thyroid-Autoimmunity and Fertility: Unlocking the Hidden Connections.

More about Gabriela:

Gabriela Rosa is a fertility specialist, author, and founder of the Rosa Institute, helping couples overcome reproductive challenges since 2001. Her evidence-based, holistic approach has achieved a 78.8% live birth rate when other treatments have failed, empowering over 140,000 couples in more than 110 countries.

In 2021, she launched the "TalkSex with Gabriela Rosa™" podcast, featuring conversations on desire, pleasure, and satisfaction with leading experts, offering fresh insights on self-discovery.

A scholar at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Gabriela holds a Master’s in Public Health and is pursuing a Doctor of Public Health degree. She is also the author of Fertility Breakthrough: Overcoming Infertility and Recurrent Miscarriage When Other Treatments Have Failed.

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This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew’s Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea

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In episode #328 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest SZermina Akbary, talks about PCOS and Fertility: Navigating the Path to Pregnancy.

More about Zermina:

Zermina Akbary, a Registered Nurse, Nutritionist, and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner with over a decade of experience, specializes in revitalizing energy, enhancing fertility, and alleviating hormone-related symptoms through lifestyle medicine and tailored nutrition plans. Her journey into women's health began amidst her own health struggles, including battles with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Hashimotos, and thyroid cancer, as she sought to start a family. Opting for functional medicine over conventional approaches, she delved deep into uncovering and addressing the root causes of her conditions. Zermina's practice focuses on hormones, gut health, and fertility, employing comprehensive lab testing to identify underlying issues and guiding patients towards holistic wellness through personalized lifestyle interventions. Driven by her own experiences, she is impassioned about empowering women to reclaim control over their health and reproductive journey, advocating for a connection to oneself, nature, and community as essential pillars of well-being.

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Episode #327 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about Mastering the Art of Discovery Calls.

Each month the last episode is dedicated to coaches and people who want to be coaches to teach you skills that you can use in your own coaching practice so if you're already a coach or maybe you're thinking about becoming one you can learn so many skills from listening to these episodes.

More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela Smith is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor and the Lead Educator - Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute.

After personally battling infertility, she was finally able to conceive by implementing her Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E method (plus cycle optimizing), which takes a holistic approach to preparing the body for pregnancy from the inside out. Since then, she has made it her mission to help other women who are struggling with infertility to optimize their bodies and hormones so they can get pregnant, stay pregnant, have a healthy super baby, and easy postpartum, as well as eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance.

With over 25 years of experience as a professional fitness trainer and wellness educator, Dr. Kela has created 7 courses and published multiple books on fertility, hormones, pregnancy and total body wellness. Her recent book, The Hormone Puzzle Method: Optimizing Pregnancy has all her tips for a healthy, happy pregnancy.

She mentors future fertility experts at the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute for Coaches, which is an accredited and certified institute of higher learning for anyone interested in becoming a fertility coach.

She also hosts The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, Solving-Infertility Summit and Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit.

Thank you for listening!

Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram - @‌kela_healthcoach

Get your FREE 3 Steps to Launch a Fertility Coaching Business Guide: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/education

For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at [email protected]

In episode #326 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Giana Jarrah, talks about Probiotics and Their Impact on Fertility.

More about Giana:

Giana Jarrah is the Founder of With Meraki Co and a biomedical engineer committed to fostering a healthier world. During her undergraduate years, recurrent UTIs led her to explore the realm of vaginal health. Disappointed by the lack of solutions, she immersed herself in research, revealing a significant gap in women's knowledge about their own bodies. Determined to destigmatize conversations around vaginal health, she conducted experiments in campus laboratories, emphasizing the transformative effects of probiotics. Recognizing the absence of a leading probiotic supplement for female urinary and vaginal health, she trusted both science and intuition, ultimately creating a brand that represents her fierce dedication to advancing women's health. With Meraki Co. aims to resonate with women on a personal level, ensuring they feel acknowledged, understood, and genuinely cared for.

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In episode #325 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Dr. Jessica Dupont, talks about How to Optimize Egg Quality for Women Over 35.

More about Dr. Jessica:

Dr. Jessica Dupont is a Naturopathic Doctor, Fertility and Hormone Strategist, Mother, Author, and Public Speaker. She maintains a medical practice specializing in Women’s Health and Hormones with a concentration in functional medicine, detoxification, fertility, pregnancy and menstrual cycle irregularities. She aspires to help women realize their optimal potential and bring balance physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually by supporting their bodies with proper nourishment and an ideal mindset at all stages of their lives. She integrates conventional medical research with alternative medicine giving women a unique approach to their health so they can get to the root cause of their concerns. On a mission to empower women worldwide to take control of their health, Dr. Dupont is reinventing how women experience their bodies and dispelling myths around their health.

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