Kids & Family
We are joined by several of our 2023 expert panelists to discuss the important and all too common topic of infertility. As challenges with infertility become ever more pervasive it becomes even more crucial that we continue to have honest and open conversations with experts, across a variety of industries to discover the best ways we can help couples on their fertility journey. It is also essential that we continue to share our personal stories as it is only through this act of bravery that we will be able to dissolve the stigma, shame, and sense of loneliness that often accompanies challenges with infertility. Today in part one of this conversation, we explore issues of fertility planning, the benefits of cycle syncing, issues with Hashimoto’s, Endometriosis, and PCOS, the pervasiveness of diet culture and it’s impact on women’s health and fertility, and so much more. This Roundtable from fall 2023 features the following HER Expert panelists: Emily Chaffee - Birth Doula, Fertility Doula, Massage Therapist, Childbirth Educator, Co-Owner of Carolina Birth & Wellness Christy Maloney - registered dietitian and owner of Enhanced Nutrition Associates Kyrsten Spurrier - Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and owner of the Perinatal Pelvis Dr. Hillary Mandzik -licensed clinical psychologist and I specialize in parenting and perinatal mental health Katherine Andrew - registered dietitian specializing in hormone and digestive health To connect with any of our experts, please go to our website directory Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics: The challenge of fertility planning The importance of learning about your body and your cycles Hashimoto’s diagnosis and infertility The importance of proper thyroid care Necessity of advocating for yourself within the medical system The value of functional medicine Endometriosis and infertility PCOS and infertility Diet culture and it’s impact on women’s health and fertility Health optimization as a goal for everyone Letting go of the need for perfection on one’s health journey The dangers of hard-core cardio workouts The importance of a gratitude practice Support Mama Needs a Moment! Become a patron through our Mama Needs a Moment Patreon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herhealthcollective/support