The Resilient Fertility Podcast
by Anisa Woodall, MS CN
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, optimize your pregnancy, and learn how you can reconnect to your power on YOUR journey to motherhood.
Episodes
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Why It’s Not Too Late to Build Better Eggs — Even After 35 [Ep.3 Mature Fertility Miniseries]
Episode 3 of the Mature Fertility Miniseries: Why It’s Not Too Late to Build Better Eggs — Even After 35 You’ve heard it all: “Your eggs are too old.” “You’re too close to menopause.” “It’s too risky to try now.” But what if none of those things had to define your fertility? In this final episode...
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Egg Quality vs. Egg Count — Why AMH Isn’t the Final Word [Mature Fertility Miniseries Ep. 2]
Mature Fertility Miniseries Episode 2: Egg Quality vs. Egg Count — Why AMH Isn’t the Final Word You’ve been told your AMH is too low. That your “ovarian reserve” is running out. That you’re out of time. But what if those numbers aren’t the full story? In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth...
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Is It Too Late? The Truth About Fertility After 35
You’ve heard it all before: “Your eggs just get old.” “You’re running out of time.”But what if that story about fertility after 35 is incomplete — and keeping you stuck in fear instead of hope? In this first episode of the Mature Fertility Mini-series, we’ll unpack the truth about what’s really...
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S3E6: How Do You Really Know If You’re Done Having Kids?
You thought you'd just know when your family was complete… but here you are, wondering if you're done—or just done for now. In this honest, layered conversation, I’m answering the question so many women ask silently: “How do you really know when you’re done having kids?” Whether you’re already a...
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S3E5: She Thought Progesterone Was the Fix — Until It Wasn’t
You’ve been told your progesterone is low. Maybe you’re spotting before your period… Or your luteal phase is shorter than it used to be. Or maybe you've had a miscarriage, and your doctor prescribed progesterone and sent you on your way. But deep down, you're still anxious. Because what if your...
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Breaking the Cycle: How to Heal Your Mother Wound and Reclaim Your Power as a Future Mother
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the idea of becoming a mother because of the challenging relationship you’ve had with your own? You’re not alone. Many women struggle with the fear that their own unresolved "mother wound" could hold them back from being the kind of mother they want to be. In this...
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S3 E3 Getting Clear on God’s Role in Your Fertility Journey: Aligning with Faith to Become the Mother You’re Meant to Be
Are you feeling lost in your fertility journey, wondering why things aren’t working out despite your best efforts? You may be questioning whether you’re truly ready for motherhood or if God has a different plan for you. What if your struggles aren’t obstacles, but rather, an invitation to align...
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S3 E2. What Endometriosis, PCOS & Unexplained Infertility Have in Common with Dr. Sarah Wilson, ND
You’re continuing to try to conceive but every cycle you’re faced with another negative test that you just can’t bear to look at. You feel like your body is failing you…again. But little did you know, it’s actually trying to protect you. In this enlightening episode of the Resilient Fertility...
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How to Align Your Hormones with the Seasons for Lasting Fertility and Vitality
In this episode of the Resilient Fertility Podcast, join me, Anisa Woodall, a holistic certified nutritionist and mother of two, as I explore the powerful connection between the spring season and women's inner cycles. I dive into how we can harness the fresh energy of spring to invigorate our...
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Breaking Down Fertility Diet Myths: Insights from Lily Nichols, RDN
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…
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19.Learning to Accept Timelines That Aren’t Yours (on Your Fertility Journey)
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…
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18.The Hidden Link: Oral Health and Your Fertility with Dr. Katie Lee
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...
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17. Conceiving doesn’t have to be a struggle- Katherine’s Resilient Motherhood Success Story
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...
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16. What I wish I knew about breastfeeding before becoming a mother
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...
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15. Histamine Intolerance and Period Problems: The Role of Estrogen Dominance
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…
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14. How skipping meals may be impacting your ovulation
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…
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13. Am I (still) pregnant?: Navigating doubt in early pregnancy
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...
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12. Busting Sauna Myths: A Deep Dive into Safe Preconception & Pregnancy Practices
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…
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10. Yoni Steaming: A Traditional Practice for Every Stage of Your Womb Continuum
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…
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11. Father Material: Choosing Your Partner for Parenthood
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...
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9. Your first pregnancy is not a trial run
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…
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8. Optimizing Preconception Health: The Impact of Male Fertility on Pregnancy and Future Generations
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...
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7. Small Steps for Better Periods: Honoring Your Cycle Needs in the Modern World
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…
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6. Stop Waiting For Answers: How Personalized Care Can Save You Time and Money
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...
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5. Beyond Baby-making: Why Every Woman Should Prioritize Attaining Optimal Fertility
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…
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4. What you need to consider before freezing your eggs
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…
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3. Do you need to “do a detox” before getting pregnant?
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...
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2. 6 lessons I’ve learned on my transition from Maiden to Mother
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...
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Season 2! 1. What is Resilient Fertility?
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...
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How our footwear shapes our bodies with Dr. Ray McClanahan, DPM
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…
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Concerns with a Vegetarian Diet in Pregnancy with Lily Nichols, RDN
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…
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Naturopathic Insights Into Pelvic Pain with Dr. Beebe Dericks
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...
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Planting for the next 200 years with permaculture master Alexia Allen
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...
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New frontiers in holistic psychiatry with Dr. Mark Shortt
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...
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Gaps in Prenatal Nutrition with Needed Co-founders Julie and Ryan
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…
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Sunshine + Seawater = San Juan Island Sea Salt
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...
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Practical tips for making non-toxic living approachable
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...
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Becoming BirthFit with Emily Stanwyck
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,...
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Sustainable Period Care with Hediyeh Rappard of June Co.
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...
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Baby food for a healthier planet with Serenity and Joe Carr
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…
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The risks of hormonal birth control + optimizing fertility with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
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…
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The Power of Herbal Medicine with Dr. Eric Yarnell
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)...
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Using your menstrual cycle to guide your life with Herbalist, Veronica Ricksen
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…
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Why we long to be wild and free with Nate Summers
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…
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Involving Kids in the Kitchen
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:...
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Finding The Best Prenatal Supplements with Ayla Barmmer, RD
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…
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Iron:THE MOST COMMON Nutrient deficiency people don't talk enough about
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...
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Before The Bump, Bump Up Your Nutrition
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…
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Meet Dr. Mark and Anisa Woodall
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...
About this show
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, optimize your pregnancy, and learn how you can reconnect to your power on YOUR journey to motherhood.
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Anisa Woodall, MS CN