Welcome to The Resilient Fertility Podcast, a space, where we explore the intersection of food and culture on the journey to motherhood. I am Anisa Woodall, a holistic and functional Certified Nutritionist and mother of two adventurous boys. Join me as I guide you on how to awaken to your innate wisdom, develop a growth mindset and harness the power of food and habit to embody the mother of your child needs you to be. Tune in for valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your fertility ...
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Robert Ferguson, MS, CN is a nationally recognized voice of wellness and weight loss, CEO of Diet Free Life, host of the talk show Diet Free Life with Robert Ferguson, motivational speaker, bestselling author of Diet-Free for Life, nationally recognized certified nutritionist and fitness specialist who’s been recognized as America’s Diet Free Life Coach and currently serves on the Presidential Task Force on Obesity for the National Medical Association. In addition to working with a myriad of ...
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In this episode of the Resilient Fertility Podcast, Lily Nichols discusses her collaborative project with Lisa Hendrickson Jack, 'Real Food for Fertility.' Lily elaborates on how the project originated, the extensive research process, and the crucial role of nutrition in fertility and overall body health. Key topics include the impact of animal-bas…
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Join me, Anisa Woodall, a holistic fertility and prenatal Certified Nutritionist and mother of two, as I share my personal journey of overcoming physical setbacks that led to unforeseen delays in my own conception timelines. In this episode, I delve into the importance of mindset shifts, practical tips for optimizing fertility, and actionable steps…
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Explore the essential link between oral health and fertility in this enlightening podcast episode, featuring expert insights on restoring your oral microbiome and reducing pathogenic bacteria. Dr. Katie Lee shares practical strategies to optimize fertility through oral health, emphasizing the systemic connection between mouth health and overall wel…
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17. Conceiving doesn’t have to be a struggle- Katherine’s Resilient Motherhood Success Story
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Katherine’s story is a beautiful example of resilient fertility and embracing a growth mindset on the motherhood journey. In this episode, she shares her story about her challenging conception and pregnancy journeys with her first child and how they motivated her to take her preconception preparation up a notch for her second baby. She shares her e…
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If you're preparing to conceive or are pregnant for the first time and are committed to making breastfeeding work but you're concerned about whether or not you'll be able to successfully breastfeed, join in on this episode where you'll find inspiration to align your motherhood journey with physiological needs, have foresight on potential challenges…
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This episode of the Resilient Fertility Podcast delves into the intricate links between histamine levels, estrogen dominance, and fertility issues, especially during the spring season when allergies are rampant. I share insights from my recent Resilience from Estrogen Dominance workshop, explaining how allergens can exacerbate period pains, heavine…
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Have you ever wondered what the true effect of skipping meals was on your hormones or why sometimes you TTC around day 14 but you’re still not pregnant? In this episode of the Resilient Fertility Podcast, you’ll learn: How I conceived my first child despite ovulating later in my cycle How skipping meals may be impacting your ovulation How to know i…
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Have you been trying to conceive and you’re either in your two week wait (TWW) or you’re newly pregnant and you’re just feeling like you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop? Are you afraid to get excited, to allow yourself to experience the joy of being pregnant because you may have had a short luteal phase or a history of pregnancy loss? You wak…
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If you’re wondering... Is it safe to use the sauna when trying to conceive? How does sauna use affect hormone balance and fertility? Can I continue using the sauna once I get pregnant? Are there specific precautions or guidelines for sauna use during preconception/pregnancy? Are the benefits worth the risks? then this episode is a must-listen. Join…
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Today on the podcast we're exploring a lesser-known self-care practice in the world of women's health and wellness with a special guest, Kit Maloney. With over two decades of experience in the field, Kit Maloney is a true authority in women's health. She's a scholar, entrepreneur, victim advocate, and pleasure activist. Kit holds a Master's degree …
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Are you in the preconception phase of your life, dreaming of the day when you'll become a mother? This episode is a must-listen for you. Join me as we dive into a conversation about why it's crucial to identify "father material" rather than just "husband material" when you're looking for your perfect partner.In a world where the roles of mothers an…
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As women, we have been conditioned – through media, medical influence and even through hearing disheartening birth stories – to believe that our entire motherhood journey is left to fate. Our culture has painted a bleak picture of pregnancy, insisting that it's a miserable experience that justifies eating donuts on the couch for 9 months, that labo…
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8. Optimizing Preconception Health: The Impact of Male Fertility on Pregnancy and Future Generations
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Are you and your partner planning to embark on the incredible journey of parenthood in the next two years? If so, this podcast episode is a must-listen for you! Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of preconception health and explore the crucial role of male fertility in ensuring a healthy pregnancy and the well-being of your future child…
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Do you dread your periods and feel like you're just too busy to adopt the fertility-friendly lifestyle you know you should be living by now? If you're finding that you struggle to find time to cook a healthy meal, meal prep in advance, or find time to exercise or schedule your needed appointments, this episode is for you.Just because you have a bus…
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In this episode, we're discussing a topic that affects many women - struggling with symptoms of hormone imbalance and fertility. It's a topic that can be overwhelming and confusing, leaving women feeling frustrated and hopeless. However, investing in a nutrition coach can save time, money and overwhelm by providing guidance towards achieving hormon…
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You might feel like you should only prioritize your fertility as soon as you become "ready" to conceive, but optimal fertility is a reflection of optimal health, regardless of whether or not you're ready to get pregnant.If you're experiencing low energy, PMS, period problems, carb cravings or more serious conditions like PCOS, Endometriosis, IBS, u…
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Are you concerned about your aging fertility and future ability to conceive and are thinking about freezing your eggs? Before you make the decision, make sure you’ve considered all the factors.In this episode we’ll learn about what the process of egg freezing entails, what are the potential risks of egg freezing, what are your chances at a live bir…
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In this episode you'll learn: Why taking steps to support detoxification BEFORE your 3 month preconception window is important for optimal health of your future baby How environmental toxicants can impact your fertility (and male fertility), directly impacting egg quality and sperm quality The impact your environment has on your hormone balance, in…
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If you're feeling like you: Need encouragement to continue making choices that go against the status quo when it comes to improving your fertility or doing what's best for you baby You want to learn more about what it means to "listen to your body" or If you just want to gain insights from a holistically-minded mother who has embarked on this journ…
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In this episode, I lay the foundation for some of the terminology I like to use when speaking with my clients about how I approach holistically-managing fertility, because I believe words really matter. I share examples of when your fertility can be resilient, what traits are found in a resilient mother, and what it means to create resilient childr…
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Welcome to episode 21 of the Woodall Wellness Podcast! We are so excited to have Dr. Ray McClanahan come on and be a guest on our show!Dr. McClanahan’s practice, Northwest Foot & Ankle in Portland, Oregon, allows him to care for those who find their highest joy when in motion. In his 18 years as a podiatrist, he has learned that the most common foo…
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In this episode, Dr. Mark and Anisa dive deep with Lily Nichols, RDN into the true concerns for mamas and babies when a woman chooses to follow a vegetarian (or even limited animal protein) diet. Though there is so much to be discussed on this topic, we covered the key concerns of what true protein needs are in pregnancy, essential pregnancy micron…
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In episode 19, Dr. Beebe Dericks shares with us how she approaches treatment with pelvic pain, endometriosis, and cesearean birth healing from a body-mind-spirit perspective. She explains how she integrates the uses of meditation, breathwork, manual therapy, visceral manipulation, red light and cold laser therapy, ozone, and of course, food and her…
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In episode 18, Dr. Mark and Anisa join Alexia Allen on Hawthorn Farm in Woodinville, WA. In this inspriing conversation, we explore the concepts of true nutrient density, creating vitality from the Earth and its creatures, and what it can look like to be a steward of the land. Alexia Allen has lived at Hawthorn Farm since 2003, crafting a vision of…
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Join us in episode 17 with Dr. Mark Shortt where we discuss holistic psychiatric approaches to mental health, specifically exploring ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Dr. Mark Shortt is a Naturopathic Doctor seeking to integrate holistic approaches to mental health with modern pharmaceutical options, embodying naturopathic principles of treating the…
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Welcome to episode 16 of the Woodall Wellness podcast! Today we are joined by Julie Sawaya and Ryan Woodbury, the co-founders of Needed, a nutrition company on a mission to empower women to understand and meet their needs before, during, and after pregnancy. Both lifelong nutrition enthusiasts, the two started Needed while at Stanford's graduate bu…
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We’re excited to share with you today our favorite local sea salt company, San Juan Island Sea Salt, in a conversation with their founder, Brady Ryan. Located just a ferry-ride away from the Washington mainland, we first learned about this company at the small island farmer’s market that we would always explore every time we came to visit Dr. Mark’…
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In this episode Dr. Mark Woodall and Anisa Woodall go back and forth discussing a variety of topics related to the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. This episode is packed with practical tips that are reasonable and backed by science. Show notes can be found at woodallwellness.com/show-notes/nontoxicliving Register for my LIVE…
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Emily Stanwyck is a birth doula, a BIRTHFIT Coach, a strength and conditioning coach, wife and mother. Emily has been in the fitness world for almost 10 years and has dedicated her life to helping others. Finding BIRTHFIT closed the circle of this desire to serve. Since becoming a mother in 2018, Emily has made it her mission to build a business th…
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Hediyeh Rappard is an attorney turned e-commerce entrepreneur as the founder of June Co. She continues to work in the field of law while also starting an e-commerce business selling sustainable menstrual care products. Her goal is empower the community to take charge of their menstrual care in a sustainable manner. She is currently selling the June…
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Welcome to episode 11 of the Woodall Wellness podcast! Today you’ll be joining us for a conversation with Joe and Serenity Carr, the founders of Serenity Kids Baby Food. Serenity and Joe are on a mission to change the baby food industry. Browsing the aisles of the grocery store as a new parent with a new eater, you might struggle to find healthy ba…
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In this episode, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack and Anisa explore: How hormonal contraceptives (HC) are contributing to and worsening menstrual and fertility challenges many women are facing today Why HC-users should be coming off the pill long before trying to conceive The Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) and how to use your body’s signals to understand yo…
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Join us for a conversation with Dr. Eric Yarnell ND, RH. This episode touches on herbal medicine, sustainability and the doctor-patient relationship. We highly recommend it for holistic health practitioners as well as those who wants to learn more about using herbs (and herbal supplements) medicinally. Dr. Yarnell was one of Dr. Woodall’s professor…
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Veronica Ricksen is a clinical Western herbalist and creator of Kapu, a holistic care company for women. She loves creating resources and products that connect women to nature and their bodies. In this episode Veronica shares about her experience in finding herbal medicine and natural contraception through her own grueling decade-long experience of…
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Today on the podcast, we are joined by Nate Summers for a conversation spanning topics including sharpening your senses to nature’s bio-rhythms, developing appreciation for the cycles of life, and how connecting with a part of our primal spirit can help heal our planet and ourselves. Nate Summers, author of "Primal: Why We Long to be Wild and Free"…
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Listen in as Dr. Mark and Anisa share strategies they're using to foster a love for cooking in their child. They share tips about age-appropriate ways to engage your children in the kitchen, from babyhood to teenage years.Show Notes - https://tinyurl.com/y9bkgrnm Join my FREE masterclass: https://anisawoodall.lpages.co/masterclass/ Download my FREE…
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Join us as we interview Ayla Barmmer, MS, RD, LDN, a Registered Dietitian trained in integrative and functional medicine, who specializes in women's health and infertility. Ayla owns and operates Boston Functional Nutrition, an integrative and functional nutrition practice. She is the co-founder of the Women's Health Nutrition Academy, an online ac…
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Join us for a nutrient safari as we explore iron,it's use in the body, signs and symptoms of deficiency and so much more. Anisa Woodall will be interviewing Dr. Mark Woodall on his experience with testing and treating patients for this common nutrient deficiency. Check out the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/ycky5qhf…
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Join us on episode 2 as Dr. Mark interviews co-host Anisa Woodall, MS CN about the important role of nutritional preparation in the preconception period and how you can play a direct role in improving the liklihood for positive outcomes for both mama and baby.- Anisa's Fertility Nutrition Coaching Package- Read full show notes here!Follow us @resil…
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Join us on episode 1 as Dr. Mark and Anisa introduce their back stories, their philosophies and what attracted them to the world of natural medicine and nutrition. __ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star review! Follow us @woodallwellnesspodcast on Instagram. Anisa can be found on Instagram…
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Current nutrition science makes it clear that weight gain and weight loss is not solely about calories in, and calories out. The leading culprit for why people gain weight and how you can lose it faster is how you eat your carbohydrates. In this show Robert Ferguson (CEO and founder of Diet Free Life) shares how you can eat any type of carb in comb…
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In this radio show, Robert Ferguson sheds light on scientific data that demonstrates clearly that even when total calories consumed is the same - some people lose weight best when they're eating more or less carbohydrate and fat calories. In two studies referenced in this show, it will become clear that one weight loss program (i.e., low carb, low …
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Robert Ferguson, CEO of Diet Free Life, LLC, nutritionist, fitness expert and one of America's leading voices on wellness and weight loss squashes the thought that weight loss is 80% nutrition or 80% exercise. Listen in and get involved. Join the movement and register for our free newsletter at www.DietFreeLife.com…
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Where does digestion begin? What's the relationship between our digestion and metabolism? Having digestive knowledge helps you make the most of your metabolism, which contributes to better weight loss. Learn more at www.DietFreeLife.com
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Success can be experienced right NOW. In the words of Earl Nightingale, "Success is defined as the progressive realization of a worthy ideal." Make a decision what you want and go after it. Take baby steps daily and you're a SUCCESS. Learn more at www.DietFreeLife.com #dietfreelife
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It's practically a given that if you eat processed food you can't lose weight and you're health is being comprised. What if this is a big fat lie? In this show Robert Ferguson brings clarity to what "processed food" truly means and how you can eat it, lose weight and upgrade your health. You are going to be shocked to discover nutrition facts about…
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Have you ever heard that supplementing with Folic Acid is a good thing? Women who are pregnant or might become pregnant take folic acid to prevent miscarriage and “neural tube defects,” birth defects such as spina bifida that occur when the fetus’s spine and back don’t close during development. Folic acid is a water-soluble B vitamin that is also u…
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DID YOU KNOW that many cuts of beef today are 20 percent leaner than they were 14 years ago? It’s unfortunate, but rarely if ever will you have someone sharing how to optimize your health and also eat what you want. Robert shares seven of the leanest cuts of beef to opt for. Join our free community at www.MyDietFreeLife.com…
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DID YOU KNOW that love begins in the kitchen! Here is how nutrition relates and supports our relationships and how we can get active together. Getting on the same page as it pertains to what’s cooked and eaten in the home empowers a relationship between husband and wife. Cooking one meal versus two or three helps to reduce stress in the home and th…
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If you could burn an extra 17,000 calories, which equates to losing about five pounds by simply drinking 3 eight-ounce bottles of water – would you do it? If you could reduce the feeling of being bloated by drinking more water, water you do it? If you could put an extra $100 into your bank account and be 10 pounds lighter by the end of the year wit…
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