Fertility Wellness With The Wholesome Fertility Podcast

Tania Luisa Lester began in the arts of healing in Western medicine graduating from Mt. Sinai school of Radiology Technology at the age of 19, and graduated as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer from the University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital at the age of 21.  Thereafter Tania was employed as Head Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at New York University Medical Center for several years while she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Literature. During this time, Tania diagnosed numerous cases of cancer, and a multitude of other terminal diseases.  Tania was always perplexed as to why certain patients, with the exact stage and type of prognosis from a life threatening disease recovered, while others succumbed to death.  Tania has been an intuitive person since early childhood, hence she has always known there was much more to this than chance.  It was when she herself became very ill that Tania became aware as to why certain people lived while others died. A couple of months before her Son turned two she n

Bianca Erickson is weaving her interest in wellness with her passion to inspire and motivate others to live their best lives through The Joyful Hour, a Podcast and  company focused on creating and delivering unique personal development and wellness content and programs.  Bianca recently completed the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute’s Engage Program for Mindful Leaders course which focuses on developing expertise in Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness and related Neuroscience; Engage is a program created, designed and tested at Google. Bianca is an experienced non-profit executive, with expertise in finance, governance, operations, programming, events and fundraising. Bianca holds a Master of Science in Epidemiology and brings a public health perspective to all she does. She has been recognized on the Floor of U.S. Congress, Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners and Legal Aid Society of Broward County for her non-profit work.  Bianca attended the Harvard Business S

Pepper is a performer, writer and director who has worked extensively in film, television, theater, and commercials. As a storyteller she loves working collaboratively and experimenting with styles and genres. “It’s Freezing Out There” is her first venture as a creator of online content. Upcoming projects include two feature films, a children’s book, future seasons of “It’s Freezing Out There” and parenting her two small children. A graduate of Princeton University and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, she hails from San Diego and lives in NYC with her family. For more information on Pepper and to watch "It's Freezing Out There", go to: https://www.itsfreezingoutthere.com For more information about Michelle, visit www.thewholesomelotus.com For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/

Candice S. Rasa , LCSW, IEThas over 10 years’ experience in therapeutic modalities such as art therapy, groups, individuals, and couples utilizing strengths-based, existential, and client-centered techniques to increase mindfulness and catapult soul-level transformation. Her areas of expertise include supporting healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, shame/guilt, relationship issues, self-worth challenges, and addictions.  Candice utilizes complementary and alternative interventions to treat clients from a holistic perspective addressing needs on mental, emotional and spiritual levels, not just from an individualized framework, but with an awareness of ancestral karma. Candice has participated in research studies measuring the effect on addiction treatment outcomes using JourneyDance, yoga, Reiki and meditation. In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Florida, Candice also studied at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and is certified in Integrated Energy Therapy, Akashic

Kelly Castleberry desired to be more natural with her fertility soon after getting married, and picked up the book “Taking Charge of Your Fertility.” Kelly stopped taking the birth control pill and they avoided pregnancy for several months before attempting to conceive. When it didn’t happen within a few cycles, Kelly became alarmed and started seeking help. They experienced 1 failed IUI, 3 IVFs, and 1 miscarriage by the time they were 27. They had no living children and were without answers as to why they were experiencing infertility. The lack of compassion from their Reproductive Endocrinologists led them to walk away from mainstream infertility treatments in 2003. In 2004 they adopted a son, and in 2006 Kelly gave birth to a daughter. In the years that have followed, they have desired to continue the growth of our family, and that desire lead them to the Creighton Model FertilityCare System (a natural method of tracking women’s cycles) and NaProTECHNOLOGY. Because their FertilityCare Practitioner and NaPr

Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner and the author of six books: the bestsellingThe Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils and The DASH Diet Cookbook. Dr. Mariza's newest book focuses on balancing hormones with the power of essential oils, and it's called: The Essential Oils Hormone Solution. For the past ten years, she has lectured at wellness centers, conferences, and corporations on hormone health, essential oils, nutrition, and detoxification.  She has been featured on Dr. Oz, Fox News Health, MindBodyGreen and many publications. Dr. Mariza is also the host of theEssentially You Podcast, designed to empower women to become the CEO of their health. Check out her website, www.drmariza.com, for women's hormone tips, including recipes and remedies. Social:Website:https://www.drmariza.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/drmarizasnyder/ Twitter: @drmariza Insta: @drmariza Mariza’s 4 Step Fertility Protocol: Step 1:  De-stress your body:  Lavender, Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Ylang ylang, Clary sage Step 2

Dr. Nicola Rinaldi has a PhD in biology from MIT. Since experiencing hypothalamic amenorrhea (missing periods) herself, Dr. Rinaldi has been on a mission to spread awareness of the condition and how to recover. In 2016 she published the book "No Period. Now What?" This book is a comprehensive resource that includes much of the medical and scientific research that underlies our current understanding of the triggers for amenorrhea, what steps to take for recovery, and treatments to use for recovery and pregnancy as needed. In addition, Dr. Rinaldi performed the largest survey to date of women who likewise experienced amenorrhea, and includes results from the survey answering many of the common questions women have, such as "How long will it take to recover?" "Will I be able to get pregnant?" and "Will I resume cycling after pregnancy?". Finally, the book includes Dr. Rinaldi's own story along with those of hundreds of other women, providing hope and reassurance to women following in their footsteps. Since publi

In this episode I discuss the importance of the heart - uterus connection.  There is a vessel called 'Bao Mai' that connects the the heart and uterus.  The heart is considered to house the mind.  If the heart is imbalanced it can cause anxiety and vice versa.  The opening of the heart energy creates a direct influence on the uterus.  By opening I mean allowing love and joy in which is opposed by the state of fear and anxiety.   For more information about Michelle, visit www.thewholesomelotus.com For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/

Helen Adrienne, LCSW has been serving infertility patients as a psychotherapist in private practice since 1979. Helen is on the faculty of the Wellness Program at NYU Fertility Center in NY City for whom she conducts mind/body stress reduction classes which are open to the public. Helen is a charter member of the NY City chapter of Resolve™ and has presented at many of their conferences. She also educates professionals on the parameters of infertility at national and international conferences. Her 2-day training program for licensed professionals seeking expertise in infertility has been highly acclaimed. She has authored many articles on infertility, which can be found on her blog on her web site, www.helenadrienne.com. Helen’s book, On Fertile Ground: Healing Infertility, was written for infertility patients and those who want to understand them. It launched as a #1 best seller on Amazon and it continues to provide relieving perspective to its readers. www.helenadrienne.com For more information about Michel

Sheila Lamb battled infertility for six years before her dream of becoming a mother came true at 47. Before writing her first book ‘My Fertility Book – all the fertility and infertility explanations you will ever ned, from A to Z,’ Sheila founded an online fertility magazine called My Fertility Specialist – a quarterly magazine featuring articles from global fertility experts, latest news, book reviews, true stories and much more. It was while researching for material the magazine articles, that Sheila realized there was a huge amount of information that people needed to know, and also how difficult it must be for people to find jargon-free, easy to understand information online – she had qualified as a nurse and midwife years ago and even she often struggled to understand numerous fertility terms. The idea of writing a book of medical and non-medical fertility and infertility terms in a jargon-free language was born. Many of the terms are accompanied by simple but artistic illustrations. As Sheila understand

  Chinese medicine has a description of what the ideal menstrual cycle looks like.  The menstrual cycle is at the core of fertility.  It is essential for a woman to have a regulated period and in this episode we look at what that means and what would cause it to be irregular and symptomatic.   For more information about Michelle, visit www.thewholesomelotus.com For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/

The power of the mind cannot be underestimated!  In this podcast, I share about how using the power of mind has impacted my life and how the techniques I used can impact yours.  I go over a few highly effective techniques to influence your subconscious mind to manifest your wishes in life.  Resources mentioned: "The Power of the Subconscious Mind" by Joseph Murphy For more information about Michelle, visit www.thewholesomelotus.com For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/

In this episode, I interview Susan Singer-Alfonso, A fertility yoga teacher who has an amazing story of her own to share.  Susan teaches fertility yoga to women who are on the fertility journey for different reasons.  She incorporates breath work, meditations, mantras, and most importantly poses that work to align the spine and release tension that is held in many areas of the body.  These poses not only release tension but they also release held emotions in the body and by doing so create a space of surrender and harmony.  Susan can be found at www.iamsusansinger.com or www.goddessmommafertilityyoga.com For more information about Michelle, visit www.thewholesomelotus.com For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/

In this episode, I speak about Wu wei - a term that describes effortless effort and how it relates to Chinese Medicine philosophy and fertility.  This is one of my favorite subjects because I believe it is a depiction of nature at its' best - how it was designed to be.  It is the state of perfect harmony when the body and mind can effortlessly come into a healing state.  I also wanted to give my listeners a quick run down on the core of Chinese medicine which is the yin and yang.  Listen for a few tips to take home towards the end of the podcast.   For more information about Michelle, visit www.thewholesomelotus.com For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/

In this episode, I introduce myself and share the story of how I got into working in the field of fertility acupuncture.  I also share a brief overview of how Chinese medicine perceives reproduction along with three important tips that you can begin right away to increase your fertility health!  You can always find me on www.thewholesomelotus.com - feel free to e-mail me with any questions you may have!   For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/