Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast
Caitlin Estes
A natural fertility podcast with short episodes that empower women in their health decisions, family planning options, fertility treatments and more, while honoring the deep connection between faith and fertility.
Host, Caitlin Estes, uses her extensive experience as a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner to educate you on all things natural fertility, while interviewing trusted medical professionals (like those trained in NaProTechnology) and real world clients who demonstrate that anyone can see their fertility journey transformed by exploring natural fertility options.
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Ep. 144: Theology of the Body, with Jen Settle
Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast
12/06/24 • 19 min
Have you heard of Theology of the Body? In today's episode, we're welcoming guest, Jen Settle, who works as the Director of Ongoing Formation at the Theology of the Body Institute. She gives a great introduction to "TOB" and we discuss understanding the human identity, the impact of TOB on women, the gift of femininity and motherhood, and even how it relates to our understanding of sexual ethics and natural family planning! Although this episode is just the tip of the iceberg, it's a great introduction to this great and impactful work.
NOTE: This episode does include terminology that may not be appropriate for all audiences.
GUEST BIO:
Jen Settle has been a staff member at the Theology of the Body Institute in Quarryville, Pennsylvania since 2008, where she currently serves as the Director of Ongoing Formation. She has Bachelor and Master’s degrees in theology and Parish Ministry from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Jen worked in religious education and adult faith formation for 15 years before joining the TOBI staff, teaching Theology of the Body throughout the country. She completed the Spiritual Direction Certificate Program with Divine Mercy University in 2020 and she now serves as a spiritual director. She is the co-author of the book, Consecration to Jesus through Saint Joseph: An Integrated Look at the Holy Family, and a contributor to the books, Undone: Freeing the Feminine Heart from the Knots of Fear and Shame, and God is Beauty: A Retreat on the Gospel and Art.
SHOW NOTES:
Want to learn more about a theological approach to fertility? Check out these resources!
Fertile Faith: Substack
Want to connect with Theology of the Body Institute? Learn more here!
Interested in learning about the Creighton Model System? You're in the right place!
- Register for Creighton Introductory Session: Register here for our next Intro
Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care:
- Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!
- Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!
- Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack
- Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility
- Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility
Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful!
This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...
Ep. 111: Client Story -- Melissa + Lance (Single to Newlyweds)
Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast
02/16/24 • 19 min
What's it like to go from charting for health as a single woman to charting with your new spouse for family planning? Client Melissa, and her new husband, Lance, join me for today's episode to share what their experience has been like! Melissa and Lance are transparent about the beauty and the struggle they've encountered, along with how God has shown up through their Creighton use along the way. Whether you are single and charting for health, engaged and trying to figure out how to bring this topic up, or married and using a natural method to plan your family, you will benefit from hearing Melissa and Lance share their experience. Remember, you are not alone as you walk your journey! There are other couples out there navigating the same questions and concerns that you are! Hopefully this episode helps you experience that community, even from afar.
NOTE: This episode makes reference to identifying times of infertility for intercourse.
Interested in learning about fertility awareness based methods, or specifically the Creighton Model System? You're in the right place!
- Register for Creighton Introductory Session: Register here for our next Introductory Session
Looking for ways to implement fertility awareness into your life and faith? Check out out most helpful resources:
Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care:
- Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!
- Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!
- Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack
- Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility
- Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility
Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful!
This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...
Ep. 158: The 3 biggest mistakes when using fertility awareness methods
Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast
03/14/25 • 14 min
I’ve been in the fertility awareness field for 8 years as a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner and I know exactly what makes a fertility awareness client successful — and what causes them the most problems. I’ve thought back over my years of teaching and narrowed it down to the 3 biggest mistakes you could make when using a fertility awareness method. If you’re new to fertility awareness or an old pro looking to be more successful with it, this episode is for you!
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
Episode Links:
- Client Story: Ep. 141 - Healing after Birth Control
- How to use fertility monitors with fertility awareness: Ep. 114 - Listen Now
Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care:
- Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!
- Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!
- Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack
- Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility
- Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility
Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful!
This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...
Ep. 114: Which Fertility Monitors are worth it?
Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast
03/08/24 • 13 min
We live in a modern world, where tons of information about our fertility is at our fingertips (in more way than one)! But not all fertility monitors are the same -- and some are definitely not worth the big bucks. Today's episode discusses which fertility monitors are worth it, even to women fully knowledgeable about their cycle and fertility through fertility awareness based methods or natural family planning. You'll hear ClearBlue Fertility Monitor, Ava, TempDrop, Kegg, Ovusense, Mira, and Inito Fertility Monitors all mentioned -- but which ones will be "worth it?"
SHOW NOTES:
Inito Fertility Monitor Discount Code ($25 off): ref-4510de
Mira Fertility Monitor Discount Code (15% off): 2WOVEN15
(Or purchase Mira here)
**Woven clients receive 30% off (!!), but we can't share to the public, so send us a DM @wovenfertility for this special discount code**
Interested in learning about fertility awareness based methods, or specifically the Creighton Model System? You're in the right place!
- Register for Creighton Introductory Session: Register here for our next Introductory Session
Looking for ways to implement fertility awareness into your life and faith? Check out out most helpful resources:
Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care:
- Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!
- Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!
- Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack
- Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility
- Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility
Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful!
This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...
Ep. 153: How Theology of the Body can help you discern when to have a baby, with Jen Settle
Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast
02/07/25 • 19 min
Caitlin welcomes Director of Ongoing Spiritual Formation, Jen Settle, back to the show to discuss the complexities of family planning and the discernment process couples face when considering pregnancy. Family planning isn't easy, but you're not alone! In this episode, Caitlin and Jen explore serious reasons for avoiding pregnancy, the weight of bringing new life into the world, and practical discernment practices that can help couples navigate these family planning decisions.
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Family Growth
05:10 The Weight of Discernment in Parenthood
11:41 Understanding Serious Reasons to Avoid Pregnancy
19:35 Practical Discernment Practices for Couples
Show Resources:
- Substack for bite sized conversations on fertility + faith: wovenfertility.substack.com
- Theology of the Body: tobinstitute.org
- Theology of the Body 1 - head and heart immersion course: https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tob-1/
Relevant episodes you may enjoy:
Episode 108: Choosing a Natural Family Planning method
Episode 110: Should we have another baby?
Episode 140: Isn't Natural Family Planning a Catholic thing?
Ready to learn the Creighton Model System? Now's the perfect time! You can register for the next upcoming virtual session. Register here!
Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility
Interested in conversations about the intersection of fertility and faith? Join us on Substack for free!
Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful!
Keywords: family growth, discernment, pregnancy, serious reasons, parenting, Theology of the Body, spiritual direction, openness to life, marriage, guidance, abstinence, natural family planning, fertility awareness
Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care:
- Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!
- Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!
- Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack
- Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility
- Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility
Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful!
This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...
Ep.148: 5 ways to boost your natural fertility
Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast
01/03/25 • 17 min
Thinking about getting pregnant in 2025? Interested in balancing your reproductive hormones? We've got good news! There are things you can begin RIGHT NOW that can BOOST your *natural* fertility! These are not wild, out of left field ideas, either. These are essential tips that will improve your reproductive health, no matter what cycle issues you may face. Let us know what you think of the episode in the Text the Show link!
NOTE: This episode does use the word intercourse once, and may not be appropriate for all audiences.
SHOW NOTES:
Ep. 133: 4 Tips for success with Creighton Model System
Ep. 106: Creighton vs NaProTechnology -- what are they?
Ep. 43: IVF is not your only option
Ep. 31: The NaPro Difference with Laura Ducote, F-NP
Ready to learn the Creighton Model System? Now's the perfect time! You can register for the next upcoming virtual session. Register here!
Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility
Interested in conversations about the intersection of fertility and faith? Join us on Substack for free!
Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful!
Interested in the intersection of fertility and faith? Find more here!
Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care:
- Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!
- Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!
- Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack
- Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility
- Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility
Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful!
This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...
Ep. 151: Naturally Increasing Progesterone, with Courtney Warday, RD
Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast
01/24/25 • 18 min
Do you experience PMS symptoms before your period starts? Are you looking for the cause of infertility or early pregnancy loss? It could be that your progesterone level is low! There are medical treatments for this -- including bioidentical progesterone supplementation -- but what about natural ways to increase progesterone? We've invited hormone and fertility Registered Dietitian, Courtney Warday, to talk about how you can naturally improve progesterone for pregnancy or improved quality of life -- and how she did this successfully in her own life!
Free Cycle Health Checklist from Woven Natural Fertility Care
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
GUEST BIO: My name is Courtney Warday and I am the owner of Abide with Me Nutrition. I am a fertility and hormone registered dietitian and nutrition coach. I am on a mission to help spiritually driven women get pregnant with a healthy pregnancy and balance their hormones naturally via diet and lifestyle. Infertility, loss, and hormone imbalances are very close to my heart as my husband and I have experienced secondary infertility and loss ourselves. I have PCOS and had Endometriosis as well and intimately understand all of these crosses. As a Registered Dietitian, I take a whole body approach and help you get to the root cause of your fertility/hormone struggles. Each client is unique and so every client gets a personalized nutrition and lifestyle plan based on what's going on in their bodies. I guide my clients every step of implementing their plan via goal setting, overcoming barriers or challenges, and slowly developing sustainable habits that are supportive of their overall health. By optimizing their health, they will be optimizing their hormones and fertility. I teach my clients an abundance mindset with food, how to add nutrition to their days, and how to glorify God with their body. It is a priority of mine to help my clients feel seen, loved, and supported..I have helped 100s of women and couples on their fertility/hormone journeys in the last four years of my private practice and I can't wait to continue to help many more!
Work with Courtney:
Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care:
- Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!
- Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!
- Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack
- Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility
- Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility
Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful!
This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...
Ep. 48: Struggling with Infertility during the Holidays, with Kerri-Anne Brown, LMHC
Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast
12/02/22 • 18 min
Counselor Kerri-Anne Brown joins us again, this time to talk about tips for managing the events and emotions of the holidays when walking through infertility. What makes it so challenging? What do you do when you're hit with sadness in the middle of a Christmas party? Should couples try to suppress the grief and put a smile on their faces? We talk about those topics and more!
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
Show Links:
Instagram - Kerri Anne's Grief Program is @kerriannebrowncoaching
Instagram - Kerri Anne's Counseling (FL based) is @healingwithwisedomcounseling
Ep. 42: Processing Pregnancy Loss
Begin charting your cycles: Anyone can begin learning more about their reproductive health and how to identify root issues. We'd love to help you get started by attending one of our Introductory Sessions, an online, virtual class available each month. Join us!
Talk with Caitlin (you do not have to be a client): Need a safe place to talk about your fertility journey, what you're going through, or anything else about your fertility? Caitlin would love to hear your story and talk with you!
Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care:
- Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!
- Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!
- Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack
- Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility
- Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility
Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful!
This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...
Ep. 109: Should all Christians adopt?, with guest, Kelley Ramsey
Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast
02/02/24 • 19 min
Adoption can be a beautiful picture of the gospel -- we are welcomed as heirs into God's inheritance of love and eternal life. But does that mean all Christians should adopt? I chat with Kelley Ramsey, co-founder and visionary of Waiting in Hope Ministries, as we share some real talk on adoption. Working in a ministry focused on infertility, Kelley shares what role adoption should and could play in the lives of couples struggling to grow their family. We also talk about questions for adoption agencies, how to view a birthmother, and Christian adoption resources. Whether you are planning to adopt, discerning adoption, or are new to the topic, this episode will be helpful for you!
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
Resources:
Waiting in Hope -- Adoption: Where to Begin
Waiting in Hope -- Adoption: Should we adopt?
Waiting in Hope: 31 reflections for walking through infertility Book
Woven Well Podcast -- Ep. 12: Growing your Family
Woven Well Podcast -- Ep. 13: Growing Your Family through Adoption with Karla Thrasher
Register for Creighton Introductory Session:
Register here for our next Introductory Session
Should we adopt?
Christian adoption
faith based adoption
Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care:
- Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!
- Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!
- Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack
- Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility
- Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility
Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful!
This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...
Ep. 155: "How I got pregnant when IUIs didn't work" -- Braelyn's story
Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast
02/21/25 • 19 min
I love client stories like Braelyn's. She and her husband were struggling to conceive a pregnancy and her OBGYN sent her to a Reproductive Endocrinologist for fertility treatments. The options she found there weren't what she expected. In today's episode, she shares their story of walking through fertility treatments unsuccessfully and eventually changing direction to focus on conceiving naturally, and in a way that honored their faith. Braelyn's story is one worth hearing! I know you'll enjoy it.
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences, but does focus on the topic of infertility and fertility treatments.
Show Notes:
Ep 149: Fertility Journey Transformation with Josiah and Callie
Ep. 145: Dan & Lindsey's radically different approach to infertility
Ep. 102: Rebecca's Story of Secondary Infertility
Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care:
- Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!
- Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!
- Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack
- Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility
- Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility
Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful!
This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...
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FAQ
How many episodes does Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast have?
Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast currently has 159 episodes available.
What topics does Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Christianity, Fertility, Infertility, Religion & Spirituality, Women'S Health, Podcasts and Sexuality.
What is the most popular episode on Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast?
The episode title 'Ep. 48: Struggling with Infertility during the Holidays, with Kerri-Anne Brown, LMHC' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast?
The average episode length on Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast is 17 minutes.
How often are episodes of Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast released?
Episodes of Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast?
The first episode of Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast was released on Dec 28, 2021.
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