Welcome to the season four finale of Food Freedom and Fertility! Host Sophia Pavia and Caitlin Johnson speak about PCOS ovulation induction medication and what the research is showing.

Caitlin talks about working with a client and meeting with Dr. Gary Levy with Fertility Cloud to go over her options on trying to conceive.

Dr. Gary suggested to Caitlin's client to take both Letrozole and Clomid and Caitlin looked into the research! Not only is this episode full of valuable information on ovulation induction medications, how they work, the different ones you might be offered, but this episode goes over what medication might be the best fit for you!

This episode is one you will want to listen to if you are interested in learning more about ovulation induction medication. If you have PCOS or if you don't have PCOS but have been offered these medications.

Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.

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Welcome to another episode of Food Freedom and Fertility! Host Sophia Pavia and Caitlin Johnson speak with Emily Marson the founder and clinic director for Aphrodite Acupuncture.

Aphrodite Fertility Acupuncture is a practice dedicated to helping women achieve their dream of pregnancy.

Emily is a true believer in comprehensive integrative fertility care. She has made it her mission to pull women out of the darkness of infertility and guide them to the family they’ve always wanted.

They are highly skilled and knowledgeable in relevant eastern and western techniques so that you are always in good hands. She credits much of her patient’s success to combining the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine with modern, conventional biomedicine. You will find just what you need here, every step of the way.

This episode is one you will want to listen to if you are interested in learning more about acupuncture, how it can help your fertility, what type of questions you should ask your acupuncturist and so much more!

For more information about Emily and Aphrodite Fertility Acupuncture head to her website!

Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.

• FullWell: FullWell is offering our listeners 20% off your first order by using our code FFF20. Head to their website for more information on their products.

• MyFertilityCloud: $25 off first appointment with link: https://bit.ly/Food-Freedom-Fertilitty

• FOND: Head to fondbonebroth.com then use the code FFF10 to get 10% off your first order.

You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility

Welcome to another episode of Food Freedom and Fertility! Host Sophia Pavia and Caitlin Johnson speak with Ellen who worked with Caitlin during her trying to conceive journey.

Ellen was diagnosed with PCOS when she was a young adult and quickly looked for answers. After she got married she and her husband started to try and after not having success she started working with Caitlin.

Ellen cut back on work to decrease her stress, started eating more, began yoga, worked on her blood sugar balance and did one round of Letrozole to eventually become pregnant with her daughter!

This episode is one you will want to listen to if you are at the beginning of your trying to conceive journey or have been in the trenches for awhile!

Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.

• FullWell: FullWell is offering our listeners 20% off your first order by using our code FFF20. Head to their website for more information on their products.

• MyFertilityCloud: $25 off first appointment with link: https://bit.ly/Food-Freedom-Fertilitty

• FOND: Head to fondbonebroth.com then use the code FFF10 to get 10% off your first order.

You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility

Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility.

In this episode hosts Sophia Pavia and Caitlin Johnson chat about Sophia's fibroid. She goes in depth about when she first discovered the fibroid, how it impacted her puberty years, how it impacted her pregnancies and what led to her having two abdominal surgeries so far.

This episode Sophia talks about partnering up with Joy Wellness and taking medication to try and shrink her fibroid.

Joy Wellness Partners has a mission to help you live longer, feel fully alive, and look fantastic—at every stage of life. They are honored to be your trusted partner in total health, offering a complete, personalized approach all under one roof.

With over 100 years of combined expertise in functional, regenerative, and anti-aging medicine, their team is committed to helping your body do what it was designed to do: heal, restore, and thrive. Whether you’re focused on prevention, recovery, or full-body transformation, they are here to support you every step of the way.

This episode is a great update to Sophia's Fertility journey. She chats about how she tried diet and lifestyle, tried abdominal surgeries, tried acupuncture and other interventions to try and shrink her fibroid and taking new medication is her next step.

Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.

• FullWell: FullWell is offering our listeners 20% off your first order by using our code FFF20. Head to their website for more information on their products.

• MyFertilityCloud: $25 off first appointment with link: https://bit.ly/Food-Freedom-Fertilitty

• FOND: Head to fondbonebroth.com then use the code FFF10 to get 10% off your first order.

You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility

Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility.

In this episode hosts Sophia Pavia and Caitlin Johnson chat with Nikki Sahebghalam with Diabetes Digital about trying to conceive after you have a diabetes diagnosis.

Nikki is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Nutrition Specialist here to help you feel your best from the inside out.

She has spent most of her career as a dietitian in skilled nursing, eating disorder and addiction treatment, and outpatient counseling. However, she has always found the most fulfillment in the 1:1 counseling she gets to do with her patients. She has worked with individuals with a wide range of conditions including PCOS, pre-diabetes, and Hashimoto’s. While implementing sustainable behavior changes towards a healthier life, her clients also develop a loving relationship towards food, their body, and their mind.

She knew she wanted to be a dietitian since high school, but after completing her undergraduate degree she felt unfulfilled from learning about nutrition only through the conventional lens and decided to continue her education in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. After receiving her Masters she decided to pursue a dual tract certification as a CNS and RDN.

Sophia Caitlin and Nikki speak about the importance of eating a healthy diet, implementing lifestyle changes like walks, exercises and movement and working with a dietician if you have a diabetes diagnosis and are struggling to get pregnant.

This episode is great for those who also receive a gestational diabetes diagnosis in pregnancy or those who are curious about blood sugar balance, have a pre-diabetes diagnosis or just want more information on trying to conceive!

For more information about Nikki and ways to work with her head to Diabetes Digital's website.

Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.

• FullWell: FullWell is offering our listeners 20% off your first order by using our code FFF20. Head to their website for more information on their products.

• MyFertilityCloud: $25 off first appointment with link: https://bit.ly/Food-Freedom-Fertilitty

• FOND: Head to fondbonebroth.com then use the code FFF10 to get 10% off your first order.

You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility

Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility.

In this episode host Sophia Pavia chats with Alannah with Raena Health about over the counter progesterone treatment to help women conceive.

Raena strives to empower women with natural hormone solutions to live healthier, fuller
lives at any age. Alannah said her journey began in her mother’s cancer clinic, where she saw how hormones impact women’s health. Raena was inspired by natural compounds' ability to restore balance, so she dedicated herself to providing accessible hormone care.

Sophia and Alannah speak about the importance of testing progesterone and making sure you are making enough for a healthy cycle. Once pregnant progesterone can help keep you pregnant so knowing where you stand is very important.

For more information about Raena and the services they offer head to their website!

Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.

• FullWell: FullWell is offering our listeners 20% off your first order by using our code FFF20. Head to their website for more information on their products.

• MyFertilityCloud: $25 off first appointment with link: https://bit.ly/Food-Freedom-Fertilitty

• FOND: Head to fondbonebroth.com then use the code FFF10 to get 10% off your first order.

You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility

Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility.

In this episode host Sophia Pavia chats about nutrition tips for those who suffer from heavy periods or those who may have suffered heavy blood loss. This can look like after having a baby and you are now in your postpartum period, after a major surgery and even those who suffer from PCOS and have long cycles or those who have endometriosis.

Sophia breaks down what you should be eating while on your cycle of suffering from a lot of blood loss, what medications could be helpful and what to do if you suspect your bleeding is abnormal.

Sophia also chats about her background with her most recent ectopic pregnancy and how diet, nutrition and lifestyle really helped her recovery. She also talks about the types of workouts you should be doing while on your period and the types of workouts you should be avoiding.

This is a great episode and one you will not want to skip so have your notepads ready and feel free to take notes!

Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.

• FullWell: FullWell is offering our listeners 20% off your first order by using our code FFF20. Head to their website for more information on their products.

• MyFertilityCloud: $25 off first appointment with link: https://bit.ly/Food-Freedom-Fertilitty

• FOND: Head to fondbonebroth.com then use the code FFF10 to get 10% off your first order.

You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility

Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin Johnson speaks with Alia Johnson!

Alia takes tremendous pride in being called a midwife and feels very humbled to serve her community. Part of her life’s work is to support and empower those to make informed, evidence based decisions about their bodies. She feels that every individual needs something a little different during their health journey and she will happily cater to that.

Her career in healthcare began as a certified nurse assistant in 2009 working in many acute care settings such as hospitals, psychiatric wards, long term rehabilitation facilities, and a maximum security prison. Along that journey she met a home birth midwife who invited Alia to her home group for midwives and that is where her interest for midwifery was sparked. After working in western / allopathic medicine she decided to make her dream of becoming a midwife a reality. She enrolled at The National College of Midwifery in 2013. Apprenticed for 3 years in her hometown of Redding, CA before relocating to Arroyo Grande, CA and finishing out the rest of her 5 year apprenticeship on the Central Coast.

She was honored to have learned from 9 midwives in the course of her training. From there she obtained her Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) via the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) and also her Licensed Midwife (LM) from the California State Medical Board. After obtaining licensure in 2018, Kinship Midwifery was born.

Caitlin and Alia have an in depth discussion on midwifery care at home and how Alia provides her clients different services like prenatal care, postnatal care and even fertility care. Alia offers couples in-home IUI services to those in need.

For more information about Alia and the services she offers head to her website!

Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount.

• FullWell: FullWell is offering our listeners 20% off your first order by using our code FFF20. Head to their website for more information on their products.

• MyFertilityCloud: $25 off first appointment with link: https://bit.ly/Food-Freedom-Fertilitty

• FOND: Head to fondbonebroth.com then use the code FFF10 to get 10% off your first order.

You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility