Are women wired to experience sexual desire around ovulation alone? Why does it plummet afterward? Is this the way it's supposed to be? And are there natural ways to increase sexual desire or increase libido? Today's episode welcomes Catholic sexuality and intimacy coach, Ellen Holloway, to discuss what exactly makes women feel sexual desire and how to recognize if yours is low or normal. 

We discuss things like: 

⭐️ What libido is and why we experience it 

⭐️ The biological barriers that stifle healthy sexual desire 

⭐️ Steps you can take to restore sexual desire in your marriage

NOTE: Due to subject matter and terminology, it is likely inappropriate for some audiences. 

GUEST BIO: Ellen Holloway is the host of the Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy podcast, where she helps Catholic wives rebuild desire, experience pleasure, and strengthen their marriages while staying fully in line with Church teaching. Through her coaching programs and content, she blends faithful Catholic teaching with practical, evidence-based tools to help women want and enjoy sex and intimacy again. Her mission is to break the silence around sex in Catholic marriage and help women experience the joyful and pleasurable marriages God designed them for. 

SHOW NOTES:

Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy Podcast

Ep. 204: Eating Close to Nature for Health and Wellness, with Chandis, RDN

Ep. 172: What causes vaginismus and how pain free intimacy is possible for all, with Jess Seitz, OT

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Bettina had experienced recurrent miscarriage and even though her OBGYN "thought he knew why," he wouldn't do testing until she had lost three babies. Instead of waiting for that to happen, Bettina went in search of another opinion and discovered NaProTechnology. In this episode, Caitlin talks with one of her Woven Natural Fertility Care clients, Bettina, to hear what the NaProTechnology physician found that her local OBGYN didn't and how it not only allowed her to successfully carry a twin pregnancy, but also improve her cycles and quality of life moving forward.

NOTE: Recurrent pregnancy loss is mentioned in this episode.

SHOW NOTES:

Ep. 26: Miscarriage 101 - common causes of miscarriage

Ep. 106: Creighton vs. NaProTechnology - What are they?

Ep. 143: Preventing Miscarriage by optimizing Thyroid with functional med/NaProTechnology, with Amanda Frederick, FNP

Ep. 211: Bethany's "One & Done" Endo Surgery for RPL with RESTORE Endometriosis (Client Story)

Ep. 215: Treating complex recurrent pregnancy loss through restorative reproductive medicine, with Amanda Frederick, NP

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It's not easy being a woman in the world, especially physically. As much as we would like to pretend it doesn't make a difference, it impacts our lives, not only on a physical level, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. And especially when that physical reality is painful or broken or abusive, where is God to be found? For author Hannah Miller King, it was in the simple act of communion. Today's episode looks at the beauty and power of communion for connection with Jesus and healing the broken places we feel in our bodies as women.

NOTE: Please be aware that this episode does mention sexual abuse and trauma. 

GUEST BIO: Hannah Miller King is a mom, Anglican priest, and writer. She is the associate rector at The Vine Anglican Church in Clyde, NC and the author of Feasting on Hope: How God Sets A Table in the Wilderness.

SHOW NOTES:

Hannah's Book: Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness

Hannah Miller King on Substack: @hannahmillerking

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If you need a uterine surgery, you already have a lot on your mind. Polyps or fibroids need to be removed if you're trying to conceive or you may need a D&C after a pregnancy loss or tough postpartum response. In the midst of this, you're told there's the possibility of developing Asherman's Syndrome. What is this syndrome and how likely are you to develop it? Are there signs to point to whether you have it or ways to reduce your chances of developing it? We talk about all of this and more in our interview with Dr. Jessica Miller, NaProTechnology Medical Consultant and Fellowship Trained Surgeon.

Episode at a glance:

⭐️ What is Asherman's Syndrome?
⭐️ How can Asherman's to develop Asherman's?
⭐️ Are there things that the doctor or patient can do to reduce the chances of developing it?
⭐️ What are the signs you may have it?
⭐️ How can Asherman's be treated?

NOTE:  This does reference pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and D&Cs. 

GUEST BIO: Dr. Jessica Miller is a board-certified OB/GYN and fellowship-trained NaPro surgeon in Billings, MT dedicated to root-cause, restorative women’s health. She integrates surgical expertise with a holistic, evidence-based approach to fertility and gynecologic care. Her work focuses on helping women understand their cycles, address underlying conditions, and achieve optimal reproductive health.

SHOW NOTES:

⭐️ Register for an Intro Session with Woven: At Woven Natural Fertility Care, we provide an Introductory Class that teaches you what you need to know about your body, how it works, and how to understand it--in a one-hour, virtual class that requires NO prior knowledge. Sign up for an upcoming Intro Session here:

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Are you considering a birth control alternative like fertility awareness methods? Are you using a natural birth control option? Getting started can come with challenges and roadblocks, which Caitlin knows all about (as a certified fertility care practitioner). In today's episode, she explores one easy tip that has helped countless couples begin to use natural family planning to avoid pregnancy and to continue to use it as long as they'd like!

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.

SHOW NOTES:

See Caitlin at one of these upcoming book events!

Dallas, TX -- August 29

Denver, CO -- September 2

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Order Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness

Related Episodes:

Ep. 6: The Pill - Facts about Birth Control

Ep. 135: Can I Trust Natural Birth Control?

Ep. 165: Using a Fertility Awareness Method on Your Honeymoon??

Ep. 200: Step by Step Gameplan for Starting a Fertility Awareness Method/NFP in 2026

Ep. 2: BASICS - Fertility Method of Choice: Creighton

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Jess had dealt with debilitating pain and almost constant bleeding since she was 13 years old. Yet when she was ready to conceive, she was told "all looked normal" and her best shot was IUI. Spoiler alert: Things weren't normal. This episode shares Jess' journey to find out the diagnoses behind "unexplained infertility" and restore her reproductive health while she was trying to conceive. It's honest, it's encouraging, it's empowering. If you're wondering about your own reproductive health and where to turn next, this episode is for you.

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.

SHOW NOTES:

See Caitlin at one of these upcoming book events!

Dallas, TX -- August 29

Denver, CO -- September 2

Raleigh, NC -- TBA

Order Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness

Check out these related Woven Well episodes:

Ep. 53: Is the Receptiva test best for Endometriosis diagnosis?, with Dr. Nicholas Kongoasa

Ep. 10: Endometriosis 101

Ep. 139: Preventing scarring, adhesions, and repeat endometriosis surgery, with Dr. Naomi Whittaker

Ep. 210: What to Look for in an Endometriosis Surgeon for a "One and Done" Surgery, with Dr. Patrick Yeung

Ep. 211: Bethany's "One & Done" Endo Surgery for RPL with RESTORE Endometriosis (Client Story)

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Why is there a Christian book about women's health and fertility? What does faith have to do with PAP smears and endometriosis?? Too often, the only time we see religion take part in conversations around reproductive health is when there's controversy or debate. That is not what we're about, or what our book is about. If you're interested in hearing just a hint of why we talk about faith alongside women's health, this episode is for you.

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for most audiences but does mention sex ed.

SHOW NOTES:

Learn more about the Woven Well Book

Woven Well on bookshop.org

Woven Well on Amazon

Woven Well on Christianbook

Caitlin's article in Christianity Today

Fertile Faith: Caitlin's Substack

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In this episode, we celebrate the release of Caitlin's new book, Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness.

Listen in as Caitlin discusses: 

·      The inspiration behind the book

·      Who the book is for

·      A breakdown of the book’s chapters

·      What this book is *not*

·      How to order

·      Ways to connect with Caitlin during her book tour

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.

SHOW NOTES:

Caitlin's book, Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility and Wholeness, is now available! https://www.wovenfertility.com/woven-well-book

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There's a problem in women's healthcare today, but what can we do about it as women? It can feel disheartening and frustrating to see the gaslighting and 10-minute appointments and feel like there's nothing you can do. But patients have the power to encourage progress. In today's episode, Caitlin talks with medical school professor, Dr. Anita Showalter, about: 

- why the standards for women's healthcare feel so low 

- what every day women can to do raise the bar 

- the importance of setting your physician up for success 

- how we can get access to health and wellness resources even outside of the doctor's office

If you're feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or stuck by the status quo of reproductive healthcare, this encouraging episode is for you.

GUEST BIO: Anita Showalter, DO, MA, FACOOG (D) serves Duquesne University Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine as Chair of Specialty Medicine and Division Chief of OBGYN. She applies whole person philosophy to patient care by focusing on nutrition and lifestyle and using hands-on Osteopathic Manipulation to reduce pain and speed healing. She is dedicated to train the next generation of physicians to look for root causes of disease and not only focus on symptoms. 

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.

SHOW NOTES:

Caitlin's book, Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility and Wholeness, is now available! https://www.wovenfertility.com/woven-well-book

Facts about Fertility website

Ep. 130: Convincing your OBGYN to use Fertility Awareness Methods, with Dr. Marguerite Duane

Ep. 36: Advocating in the Dr.'s Office: Asking Good Questions

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Hanna prefers holistic medicine and homeopathy to modern medical advancements so when her doctor recommended a laparoscopy for possible endometriosis, she wasn't thrilled. This began a journey of determining whether or not this surgery would be right for her specifically and she shares that honest journey with us in today's podcast. Whether or not you suspect endometriosis, many of us will face some tough medical calls in the midst of the unknown and it's hard to make a decision when we don't know the future. Yet, we have to make a decision one way or another because even choosing not to act is a choice in and of itself. So how do we choose? What things do we consider? How do we find peace with the next step forward? We discuss these and more in today's episode.

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.

SHOW NOTES:

Caitlin's book, Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility and Wholeness, is now available! https://www.wovenfertility.com/woven-well-book

Ep. 210: What to Look for in an Endometriosis Surgeon for a "One and Done" Surgery, with Dr. Patrick Yeung

Ep. 211: Bethany's "One & Done" Endo Surgery for RPL with RESTORE Endometriosis (Client Story)

Ep. 116: Explaining Chronic Endometritis

Ep. 10: Endometriosis 101

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