25 | The NFP Pharmacist on Body Literacy and Women’s Health with Emily Kirkwold

In this episode of the Open to Life podcast, Melanie Salazar interviews Emily Kirkwold, a pharmacist and advocate for Natural Family Planning (NFP). They discuss Emily's journey to becoming an NFP pharmacist, the misconceptions surrounding NFP, and the importance of body literacy in women's health. Emily shares her insights on the nuances of birth control, the empowerment that comes from understanding one's body, and the impact of NFP on unexpected pregnancies. The conversation also touches on Emily's current focus on family and her hopes for the future of women's health advocacy.Support the podcast:Learn menstrual cycle, period, and fertility education for Catholics of all ages and stages at ⁠Pearl and Thistle⁠Get 15% OFF the ⁠TempDrop⁠ with my code AFOPENTOLIFEFind healing after a traumatic birth in ⁠The Dwelling Place⁠. Learn more at ⁠Loretto Wellness⁠. Immerse Yourself In All Things Pregnancy, Home Birth, and Postpartum from a Natural Christian Perspective through ⁠Embrace Birth Journey⁠Radical Birth Education: How To Have a Natural Birth — Self Paced Program. Use code MELANIE7116 for 5% OFFBuild a ⁠toxin-free baby registry⁠My favorite travel credit cardConnect with Emily: nfppharmacist.com/