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  • Ep 374 The Truth About PCOS: Symptoms, Fertility Struggles, and Finding Real Support

    Ep 374 The Truth About PCOS: Symptoms, Fertility Struggles, and Finding Real Support
    Feb 17 2026

    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects millions of women worldwide, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and frequently misdiagnosed hormonal conditions. In this episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, Michelle is joined by Megan Stewart, Founder and Executive Director of the PCOS Awareness Association, to unpack why PCOS can look so different from person to person and why so many women struggle for years before receiving real answers.

    Megan shares her powerful personal journey, from experiencing symptoms as young as nine years old to navigating years of medical dismissal, a PCOS diagnosis at sixteen, and later cervical cancer. Together, Michelle and Megan explore how PCOS impacts fertility, mental health, metabolism, and the nervous system, including insulin resistance, elevated testosterone, anxiety, depression, and cycle irregularity. This conversation also offers hope, highlighting supportive approaches such as acupuncture, lifestyle rhythm, nervous system regulation, and holistic care that can help restore balance and empower women to trust their bodies again.

    Key Takeaways:

    • PCOS symptoms and why they vary so widely
    • Misdiagnosis and common PCOS myths
    • Hormones, insulin resistance, and fertility challenges
    • The overlooked mental health impact of PCOS
    • Acupuncture, holistic care, and nervous system support
    • Building community, advocacy, and real-world resources


    Guest Bio:

    Megan Stewart is the Founder and Executive Director of PCOS Awareness Association, one of the leading organizations dedicated to education, advocacy, and support for people with PCOS. She works to close the diagnosis gap, improve healthcare equity, and empower individuals to understand and advocate for their own bodies. Through community programs and nationwide initiatives, Megan champions compassionate, evidence-based PCOS care.

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    Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care.

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    47 Min.
  • Ep 373 Beyond the Physical: Taoist Alchemy and the Intelligence of the Body with San Qing

    Ep 373 Beyond the Physical: Taoist Alchemy and the Intelligence of the Body with San Qing
    Feb 10 2026
    In this expansive and deeply illuminating episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, Michelle is joined by San Qing, a Daoist priest, teacher of internal alchemy, and lifelong explorer of consciousness, healing, and human potential. San shares his extraordinary origin story, including a near-death experience as a child, spontaneous clairvoyant and healing abilities, and his eventual ordination in Daoist lineages in China. Together, Michelle and San dive into the nature of reality, the illusion of identification with the material world, and how true healing occurs when we access the stillness beneath thought, diagnosis, and fear. This conversation bridges ancient Daoist wisdom with modern conversations around quantum healing, consciousness, and fertility. It explores how attachment to labels, timelines, and medical predictions can keep the body stuck, and how returning to the "void," the place of non-identity and stillness, allows the body and spirit to reorganise into harmony. This episode is a powerful invitation to remember that healing is not something we force, but something we allow when we reconnect with our deeper intelligence. Key Takeaways: Healing begins beyond the physical body, in consciousness and energyIdentifying too strongly with diagnoses can limit what the body is capable ofStillness and non-attachment create space for transformationThe body must be able to hold the energetic charge of healingAncient Daoist teachings offer a roadmap for embodied, sustainable healing Guest Bio: Taoist Master San Qing is a profound healer. When he talks, there is something else that goes on in the room. The room is filled with light and love. Taoist Master San Qing has over 30 years' experience guiding people, teaching people, opening people up to their true potential as a human being, as a light being, as just being. San Qing is an ordained priest and 66th generation lineage holder and 126th generation lineage holder of Taoism. San is a Taoist master of Qigong and Neigong, is a prolific channel and healer who has built a reputation for direct access to the spirit realm. He is grateful every day to his teachers, the Three Pure Ones and the Tao, for allowing him to witness miracles. San works with people all over the world showing them, that the impossible is possible. Connect with San Qing Website: https://immortaltaoistrites.com/The Way 126 App (Web, iOS & Android): https://theway126.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiY-8SXc5g7oJRlA02tQluwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway_126 Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care. Ready to discover what your body needs most on your fertility journey? Take the personalized quiz inside The Wholesome Fertility Journey and get tailored resources to meet you exactly where you are: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/the-wholesome-fertility-journey For more about my work and offerings, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com Curious about ancient wisdom for fertility? Grab my book The Way of Fertility: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility Join the Wholesome Fertility Facebook Group for free resources & community support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Connect with me on social: Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertilityFacebook: The Wholesome Lotus
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    1 Std. und 14 Min.
  • Ep 372 When the Body Speaks: Trauma, the Nervous System, and Mental Health Recovery

    Ep 372 When the Body Speaks: Trauma, the Nervous System, and Mental Health Recovery
    Feb 3 2026
    On today's episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Christina Bjorndal ( @drchrisbjorndal), a naturopathic doctor, author, and mental health expert, for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about healing beyond diagnoses. Dr. Christina shares her personal journey through depression, bipolar disorder, suicide attempts, and recovery, and how those experiences shaped her integrative approach to mental health and whole-person healing. Together, we explore the profound connection between the mind, body, nervous system, and spirit, and why true healing requires more than symptom management. In this episode, we talk about how trauma, nutrition, gut health, stress, and unexamined thought patterns can influence mental health and fertility. Dr. Christina also explains why labels can be limiting, how epigenetics shapes our health beyond genetics, and why cultivating self-compassion and safety in the body is foundational to healing. This conversation offers hope, perspective, and practical insights for anyone navigating mental health challenges, fertility struggles, or the pressure to "fix" themselves instead of understanding what their body is asking for. Key Takeaways: Mental health diagnoses describe symptoms, not root causesHealing requires addressing the nervous system, not just the mindThoughts directly influence physiology through stress hormones and immune function Epigenetics explains how environment, trauma, and lifestyle shape health outcomesDigestion and nutrition depend on nervous system regulation, not just food choicesSelf-compassion and self-acceptance are essential, not optional, for healingHope and possibility are powerful forces in recovery and fertility journeys Guest Bio: Dr. Christina Bjorndal ( @drchrisbjorndal), ND is a naturopathic doctor, mental health advocate, gifted speaker, and best-selling author who blends clinical expertise with lived experience. Drawing from her personal journey through depression, anxiety, bulimia, bipolar disorder type 1, cancer, and surviving multiple suicide attempts, she offers a deeply compassionate and integrative approach to mental health. Trained in naturopathic and mind-body medicine, Dr. Christina focuses on whole-person healing, addressing the nervous system, nutrition, trauma, and self-compassion. She is the author of Beyond the Label: 10 Steps to Improve Your Mental Health with Naturopathic Medicine and the creator of two educational programs supporting both individuals and clinicians in moving beyond mental health labels. Connect with Dr. Christina Bjorndal: Website: https://drbjorndal.comInstagram: @drchrisbjorndalFacebook: Dr. Christina BjorndalTwitter/X: @drbjorndalYouTube: Christina Bjorndal Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care. Ready to discover what your body needs most on your fertility journey? Take the personalized quiz inside The Wholesome Fertility Journey and get tailored resources to meet you exactly where you are: To find out more about our Fertility Coaching Certification Program, click here: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewholesomefertilitymethodcertification https://www.michelleoravitz.com/the-wholesome-fertility-journey For more about my work and offerings, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com Curious about ancient wisdom for fertility? Grab my book The Way of Fertility: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility Join the Wholesome Fertility Facebook Group for free resources & community support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Connect with me on social: Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertilityFacebook: The Wholesome Lotus
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    58 Min.
  • Ep 371 From Burnout to Emotional Readiness: Healing the Fertility Journey with Margaret Cali

    Ep 371 From Burnout to Emotional Readiness: Healing the Fertility Journey with Margaret Cali
    Jan 27 2026
    On today's episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I'm joined by Margaret Cali, a Fertility and Mindset Coach and founder of Cali Coaching. Margaret shares her deeply personal fertility journey, which began at age 25 and included miscarriage, PCOS, medication complications, emotional burnout, and years of feeling lost and disconnected from herself. After stepping away from the relentless cycle of trying to conceive and focusing on healing her nervous system, mindset, and emotional wellbeing, Margaret went on to conceive successfully through IVF at age 40. Her story is a powerful reminder that fertility is not just a medical journey, it is an emotional, mental, and whole-body experience. In this conversation, we explore what burnout during fertility really looks like, why emotional support is so often missing from fertility care, and how rebuilding your inner world can transform not only your fertility journey, but your life. Margaret also shares the tools that helped her heal and introduces her RISE Method, an emotional readiness approach designed to support women at every stage of trying to conceive. Key Takeaways: Fertility struggles affect the nervous system, identity, and emotional wellbeing, not just the bodyBurnout can block your ability to receive, restore, and reconnect with yourselfEmotional healing is not time wasted, it is foundational to fertility and long-term wellbeingSmall, consistent shifts create powerful transformation over timeYou don't have to carry the emotional weight of fertility alone Guest Bio: Margaret Cali (@margaretcali.au) is a Fertility and Mindset Coach and founder of Cali Coaching. After a decade-long fertility journey marked by miscarriages, PCOS, medication complications, and profound emotional burnout, Margaret spent five years rebuilding her inner world. That transformation later paved the way for her successful IVF journey at age 40. Drawing from her lived experience, 30 years in education, and her commitment to filling the emotional gap in fertility care, Margaret developed The RISE Method, an emotional readiness approach that helps women reconnect with themselves, strengthen their resilience, and navigate fertility challenges with clarity and calm. Her work is grounded in the philosophy that guided her own healing: to embrace the process, transform with purpose, and empower your future. This guiding belief is one she now shares with women who feel lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected during their fertility journey. Margaret now supports women at every stage of trying to conceive, helping them feel emotionally prepared, deeply understood, and anchored in hope. Websites/Social Media Links: Website: https://www.margaretcali.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margaretcali.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MCaliCoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-cali-4bb936188/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@margaretcali YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@margaretcali Email: mcalicoaching@gmail.com To apply for Margaret's program, click here. __________________________________________ Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care. Ready to discover what your body needs most on your fertility journey? Take the personalized quiz inside The Wholesome Fertility Journey and get tailored resources to meet you exactly where you are: To find out more about our Fertility Coaching Certification Program, click here: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewholesomefertilitymethodcertification https://www.michelleoravitz.com/the-wholesome-fertility-journey For more about my work and offerings, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com Curious about ancient wisdom for fertility? Grab my book The Way of Fertility: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility Join the Wholesome Fertility Facebook Group for free resources & community support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Connect with me on social: Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertilityFacebook: The Wholesome Lotus
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    49 Min.
  • Ep 370 The Truth About Fertility Decline and Reproductive Longevity with Gabriella Rosa

    Ep 370 The Truth About Fertility Decline and Reproductive Longevity with Gabriella Rosa
    Jan 20 2026

    On today's episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I'm joined by Gabriella Rosa @dr.gabrielarosa, a globally recognised fertility specialist and researcher, to unpack the truth about fertility after 40.

    We explore why age alone is not the real issue, what actually impacts egg and sperm quality, and how metabolic health, lifestyle factors, and emotional wellbeing play a much bigger role in conception than most people are told. Gabriella also shares insights from her clinical research and discusses the importance of addressing fertility-related trauma and stress.

    This episode offers clarity, hope, and evidence-based guidance for anyone navigating fertility in their late 30s and 40s.


    Key Takeaways:

    • Fertility myths around age 35 and 40
    • Egg quality, sperm quality, and mitochondrial health
    • Why fertility is a team effort
    • Metabolic health and lifestyle factors that influence conception
    • The emotional impact of infertility and why support matters
    • Gabriella's clinical trial supporting emotional wellbeing in fertility


    Guest Bio:

    Gabriela Rosa @dr.gabrielarosa is a world-renowned fertility specialist, author, and Harvard-awarded scholar. She is the founder of The Rosa Institute and creator of the Fertility Breakthrough Program™, which has transformed the lives of over 140,000 couples in 110+ countries. Gabriela's work focuses on addressing the root causes of infertility using an evidence-based approach that combines modern science with natural medicine. With extensive training in reproductive health, naturopathy, and public health, Gabriela is passionate about empowering couples to achieve their dream of parenthood while improving their long-term health and well-being.


    Connect with Gabriela Rosa:

    Website: https://fertilitybreakthrough.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FertilitySpecialistGabrielaRosa
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.gabrielarosa/
    Fertility Breakthrough Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertilitybreakthrough/
    Fertility Breakthrough Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosainstitutefertilitybreakthrough

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    Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care.

    Ready to discover what your body needs most on your fertility journey?
    Take the personalized quiz inside The Wholesome Fertility Journey and get tailored resources to meet you exactly where you are:

    https://www.michelleoravitz.com/the-wholesome-fertility-journey

    For more about my work and offerings, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com

    Curious about ancient wisdom for fertility? Grab my book The Way of Fertility:
    https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility

    Join the Wholesome Fertility Facebook Group for free resources & community support:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/

    Connect with me on social:
    Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
    Facebook: The Wholesome Lotus
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    50 Min.
  • Ep 369 The Fertility Red Flag Hiding in Your Mouth

    Ep 369 The Fertility Red Flag Hiding in Your Mouth
    Jan 13 2026
    On today's episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I am joined by biological dentist and integrative health coach Dr. Toni Engram (@drtoniengram) to uncover one of the most overlooked foundations of reproductive health: your mouth. Most people do not realize that oral health is deeply connected to inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and fertility challenges. In this eye opening conversation, Dr. Toni explains how hidden infections, gum disease, mercury fillings, and even everyday products like fluoride can quietly impact hormones, gut health, thyroid function, and pregnancy outcomes. We dive into the science behind biological dentistry, the truth about fluoride, safer approaches to dental procedures, how the oral microbiome affects your fertility, and why preconception dentistry is one of the most powerful yet underutilized steps for preparing the body for pregnancy. If you have been working on your fertility, supporting your gut, addressing autoimmune conditions, or simply trying to reduce inflammation and support your hormones, this episode is a must listen. Your mouth may be the missing piece. Key Takeaways: Oral health is directly connected to inflammation, gut health, and autoimmune conditions.Mercury fillings and hidden infections can trigger systemic inflammation and impact fertility.Biological dentistry uses safer materials and focuses on root cause healing.Fluoride carries risks including thyroid disruption and neurotoxicity. Xylitol, hydroxyapatite, and simple daily habits can safely support remineralization and overall oral health. Guest Bio: Dr. Toni Engram is a biological dentist, integrative health coach, and owner of Flourish Dental Boutique in Richardson, Texas. After facing her own autoimmune challenges, Dr. Engram transformed her traditional practice into one centered on whole-body wellness and the prevention and root cause treatment of oral disease. She holds degrees from Texas Christian University and Baylor College of Dentistry and is a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) and the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM). Dr. Engram is SMART certified in safe amalgam removal, accredited through the IAOMT, a TBI Ambassador with The Breathe Institute, and a certified Integrative Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Her mission is to help patients understand the powerful connection between oral and systemic health, empowering them to optimize their well-being from the inside out. Links and resources: Visit Dr. Toni's Website: http://flourish.dental Follow her on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtoniengram/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishdentalboutique/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yourholisticdentist X: https://x.com/DentalFlourish TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flourishdentalboutique LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-toni-engram-11081731/ _____________________________ Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care. Ready to discover what your body needs most on your fertility journey? Take the personalized quiz inside The Wholesome Fertility Journey and get tailored resources to meet you exactly where you are: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/the-wholesome-fertility-journey For more about my work and offerings, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com Curious about ancient wisdom for fertility? Grab my book The Way of Fertility: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility Join the Wholesome Fertility Facebook Group for free resources & community support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Connect with me on social: Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertilityFacebook: The Wholesome Lotus
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    49 Min.
  • Ep 368 The Unseen Intelligence Guiding Your Fertility Journey

    Ep 368 The Unseen Intelligence Guiding Your Fertility Journey
    Jan 6 2026

    On today's episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, Michelle offers a heartfelt dose of hope for anyone feeling discouraged, exhausted, or unsure on their fertility journey. Drawing from years of experience as a fertility acupuncturist and coach, Michelle shares powerful stories from her clinic. These stories include women who were told their chances were low, who received discouraging lab results, or who felt their bodies were failing them, yet still went on to conceive.

    This episode explores the often overlooked unseen intelligence guiding your fertility. This includes the subtle signs, inner wisdom, emotional landscape, and spiritual connection that influence your body just as much as lab numbers do. Michelle also dives into the science behind belief and emotional states, referencing insights from cellular biologist Bruce Lipton and psychologist Dr. Lisa Miller to bridge the gap between spirituality and physiology.

    If you are craving reassurance, perspective, and a reminder that your journey is still unfolding in ways you may not yet see, this episode is for you.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Your fertility journey is shaped by both the physical and the unseen. Numbers matter, but they are not the whole story.
    • Lab values are only a snapshot in time. They can and often do change.
    • Miraculous pregnancies can and do happen, even after discouraging diagnoses.
    • Emotional and spiritual alignment deeply influence your physiology and hormonal environment.
    • Belief, joy, and hope are not only comforting. They are biologically impactful.
    • Your body operates through an extraordinary intelligence that we are only beginning to understand.
    • Connecting with your spirit baby or inner guidance can open doors in unexpected ways.

    Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care.

    Ready to discover what your body needs most on your fertility journey?
    Take the personalized quiz inside The Wholesome Fertility Journey and get tailored resources to meet you exactly where you are:

    https://www.michelleoravitz.com/the-wholesome-fertility-journey

    For more about my work and offerings, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com

    Curious about ancient wisdom for fertility? Grab my book The Way of Fertility:
    https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility

    Join the Wholesome Fertility Facebook Group for free resources & community support:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/

    Connect with me on social:
    Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
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    22 Min.
  • Ep 367 5 Ways Science Proves You're More Powerful Than You Think

    Ep 367 5 Ways Science Proves You're More Powerful Than You Think
    Dec 16 2025


    What if the most powerful tool for boosting fertility has been inside you all along? In this episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, Michelle reveals five science backed truths that prove your thoughts, emotions, nervous system, and energy hold far more influence over your fertility than you may realize.

    Drawing from research in psychoneuroimmunology, HeartMath studies, quantum biology, and epigenetics, Michelle explains how your mind and body work together to shape hormonal balance, ovulation, and overall reproductive health. You will learn why your inner dialogue affects your cells, how stress disrupts the HPO axis, why a regulated nervous system improves conception rates, and how intention can shift your biology at the energetic level.

    If you have been feeling discouraged or disconnected from your body, this episode will help you reconnect to your innate wisdom and remind you that your fertility is not just physical. It is influenced by your emotional wellbeing, your beliefs, and the energy you bring to your healing journey.

    Tune in and discover how powerful you truly are.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Your thoughts create real, measurable physical change in the body

    • Emotions communicate with every cell and shape your hormonal landscape

    • The nervous system is the master conductor of reproductive health

    • Your energy and intention influence biological responses

    • You are capable of rewriting your genetic and emotional patterns

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    Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care.

    Ready to discover what your body needs most on your fertility journey?
    Take the personalized quiz inside The Wholesome Fertility Journey and get tailored resources to meet you exactly where you are:

    https://www.michelleoravitz.com/the-wholesome-fertility-journey

    For more about my work and offerings, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com

    Curious about ancient wisdom for fertility? Grab my book The Way of Fertility:
    https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility

    Join the Wholesome Fertility Facebook Group for free resources & community support:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/

    Connect with me on social:
    Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
    Facebook: The Wholesome Lotus
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    13 Min.