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Truth & Fertility
by Haley Yeager
Truth and Fertility was born out of a passion to teach women and couples about the beauty of their fertility and how the pill is never the answer for women's health. There is a lot of good and not-so-good information out there about fertility, and my goal is to help you sort out the truth from the weeds.I want to teach you how to chart your cycle, reach your family planning goals, and even possibly locate hormonal imbalances to receive proper treatment!
Episodes
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95 | Baby #4 + Recovering from Ovarian Wedge Resection Surgery for PCOS
HUGE announcement this week! Yes, Baby Yeager #4 is on the way thanks to the surgery I had a few months back for PCOS. Many of you have been asking questions about my recovery, so here's all the details! Thank you for your prayers! Please give this show a 5⭐️ review if you enjoy the content! 81|...
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94 | She Was Offered IVF With No Questions Asked - Then Found a Better Way with Grace Emily Stark
Grace Emily Stark is the Editor in Chief of Natural Womanhood. In this episode, she shares her story of infertility and how she was offered IVF with no workup, no investigation, and no empathy from her doctor. Luckily, she found Restorative Reproductive Medicine, addressed the root cause of the...
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93 | How Knowing Your Body Changes Your Standard of Healthcare with Caitlin Estes, CFCP
Caitlin Estes is the founder of Woven Natural FertilityCare, experienced Creighton Model practitioner, and author of Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness. In this episode, Caitlin shares how understanding your body, your hormones, and your cycle…
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92 | The Hidden Risks of Being an "Egg Donor" with Kallie Fell
Egg "donation" is often presented as an easy way for young women to make money and help families, but most aren’t fully informed about the risks involved. Executive director of the Center for Bioethics and Culture, Kallie Fell, explains the process of ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval, and…
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91 | Gender Dysphoria and LGBTQ+: A Catholic Psychologist's Response with Dr. Julia Sadusky
Dr. Julia Sadusky is a Catholic clinical psychologist specializing in gender and sexuality. In this episode, she offers a truthful, charitable, and compassionate way to respond to men and women who experience gender dysphoria. She also explains the difference between gender dysphoria and those…
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90 | Could This Be Your Last Endometriosis Surgery? with Dr. Patrick Yeung
Many women with endometriosis endure years of pain, delayed diagnoses, and multiple surgeries without ever addressing the root problem. In this episode, Dr. Patrick Yeung shares his specialized surgical approach to endometriosis, why complete excision matters, and the goal of a “one-and-done”...
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89 | Porn Addiction in Women: Finding True Freedom with Rachael Killackey
Rachael Killackey, founder of Magdala Ministries, shares her story of healing from pornography addiction. She now is on a mission to help other women do just that. We talk about why this conversation is so necessary for women, how pornography affects men and women differently, and how a woman can...
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88 | What #BigFertility Doesn't Want You to Know with Katy Faust
Katy Faust is the founder and CEO of Them Before Us, a non-profit dedicated to protecting the rights of children. In this conversation, Katy explains how the practices of #BigFertility - IVF, surrogacy, and egg donation - are harming children’s fundamental right to their mother and father. Find...
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87 | Eating Disorders & Fertility: What Real Recovery Looks Like with Nutritionist, Chris Sandel
Chris Sandel is a nutritionist specializing in eating disorders with the goal to get men and women to FULL recovery. Today, we talk about how eating disorders affect fertility, when to expect your period to come back in the healing journey, and how you can overcome the mental battle to start the...
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86 | A Story of Hope in Permanent Infertility with Cassi & Ian Durnan
In this episode, Cassi & Ian Durnan walk us through their story with infertility - not getting pregnant, finding stage 4 endometriosis, and ultimately surrendering their biological fertility. Amidst the struggles in this journey, their story offers a supernatural HOPE in suffering. This interview...
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85 | Why High-Quality Supplements Matter for Fertility with Ronit Menashe, Co-Founder of WeNatal
Ronit Menashe is the co-founder of WeNatal, a supplement company with the mission of providing the best, most nutrient-filled supplements for men’s and women’s fertility. Today, we chat about the importance of taking quality supplements to boost overall fertility health, and why this is not only…
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84 | What ACOG Still Gets Wrong About Endometriosis Diagnosis with Anne Marie Williams, RN, BSN
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a leading association for OB/GYNs, guiding their diagnoses and treatment plans for patients. However, ACOG is still getting it wrong when it comes to endometriosis. Natural Womanhood contributor, Anne Marie Williams (the first…
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83 | PCOS Has a New Name: Breaking Down PMOS with Ginny Noce from The Women's Health RN
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) has officially been renamed as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, or PMOS. In this chat with founder of The Women’s Health RN, Ginny Noce, we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the new name and what it means for women’s health moving forward. We also...
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82 | The Ethical Cost of IVF with Stephanie Gray Connors
Stephanie Gray Connors is an international speaker, author, and pro-life activist. Today, we talk about why being against IVF is essential to the pro-life movement. Although it is answering an ordered desire - wanting children - the ethical dilemmas left in its tracks are astronomical. Whether…
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81 | After Years With PCOS, I Chose Surgery - Here's Why
The Ovarian Wedge Resection is a surgery that has been perfected by NaProTechnology to put PCOS in remission. It's been over a decade since my original PCOS diagnosis, and I finally got surgery. Today's episode is a solo chat of me explaining my rationale of getting the surgery, why I chose to do...
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80 | Made Good: Reclaiming Healthy Body Image with Flo Moynihan, The Catholic Nutritionist
In this joy-filled interview, I chat with Flo Moynihan, the Catholic Nutritionist, on what it means to have a healthy relationship with your body. This goes for the food you put in it, the sleep you allow it to have, and the amount of stress you put it through. Flo also shares her own story from...
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79 | Former Abortionist Turned Pro-Life OBGYN with Dr. John Bruchalski
⚠️This episode contains graphic descriptions of an abortion. Listener discretion advised. Dr. John Bruchalski, former abortionist in the name of "women's health", shares his story about how he became a pro-life OBGYN. Faced with two pregnant patients, one in a room with a wanted 20 week…
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78 | How to Get Off a Contraceptive + Why You'd Want To In The First Place with Sarah Adamo, PA & Mariel McDonald, PA
Thinking about getting off the pill, but don't know whether or not to finish the pack? Thinking about getting your IUD removed, but fearful it may be painful? Wondering how long it will take to start ovulating again? Find the answers to these questions and more in today's conversation with PAs,...
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77| Marquette Method & FemTech: Everything You Need to Know with Laura Golden, BSN, CFCP, MMCP
Laura is a long-time friend here to share her wisdom on all things Marquette Method of natural family planning. She shares the basics of using the method, explains why she personally chooses it as her method of NFP, and debunks the myths of who can and can't use it. We also discuss ClearBlue VS....
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76 | My SEEK26 Talk: The Untold Truth About Your Health & Hormones
Listen to my talk from the SEEK26 conference put on by Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS). I teach on the female reproductive system, mechanisms of hormonal birth control, and Restorative Reproductive Medicine as true women's health. 🎥 Find this episode on YOUTUBE! Subscribe to...
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75 | "The Closest We Get to Remission of PCOS": Ovarian Wedge Resection with Dr. Erica Kreller
After this surgery, 75-90% of women with PCOS who were not ovulating begin ovulating regularly. 👏 In this exclusive interview with Dr. Erica Kreller, OBGYN and NaProTechnology trained surgeon, we discuss the Ovarian Wedge Resection. Dr. Kreller explains why removing a wedge from the ovary can...
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74 | Prepping for Pregnancy Starts Now: Preconception Health with Dr. Kayla Borchers
Today I talk with Dr. Kayla Borchers, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and expert in holistic pregnancy care. We focus on preconception health—why preparing your body before pregnancy matters, what often gets overlooked by some OBGYNs, and how laying a strong foundation can support a healthier...
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73 | Way More Than Morning Sickness: Healing Hyperemesis Gravidarum Naturally with Jes Reynolds
Today I chat with Jes Reynolds from Born From Her about HG or Hyperemesis Gravidarum (say that ten times fast, or even once for that matter...). In laymens terms, were talking about debilitating, life-altering pregnancy sickness, and how to feel better without all the potentially harmful...
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72 | Catholics and Protestants Disagree on Contraception - What's Up With That?
Sitting in my truck roadtripping through the Bible Belt of America, I began pondering (as one does) the difference between Catholic and Protestant teachings on contraception. In this solo episode, I review the history of how we got here and why the Catholic Church's views have not changed. Plus,...
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71 | What Men Want Women to Know About NFP & Catholic Intimacy with James Walther, MA, ABS
⚠️ This episode covers mature content. Listener discretion highly advised. James Walther is a Catholic sexual intimacy coach, Certified Sexologist, and President of the Apostolate for Marital Intimacy. Today, we discuss the male perspective of NFP, intimacy, and how women can better understand…
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70 | Restoring Women's Health: Inside FACTS About Fertility with Dr. Marguerite Duane
👏Register for the FACTS About Fertility Conference April 10-11, 2026! https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/2026-facts-annual-conference/ Today I chat with someone I look up to dearly - Dr. Marguerite Duane. She is the founder of FACTS About Fertility and leading doctor in the world of restorative...
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69 | The Marriage You'll Want to Model Yours After with Mike and Sharon Phelan
🎥 Find this episode on YOUTUBE! Subscribe to watch more upcoming interviews: www.youtube.com/@TruthandFertilityPodcast Today I sit down with Mike and Sharon Phelan who share their honest journey with Natural Family Planning — the ups, the struggles, and how it strengthened their marriage.…
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68 | Off Birth Control, Now What? Why Chastity Matters with Eve Rosemary from The Everyday Saint
All day I can tell you why you should get off birth control, but it's not always as easy as throwing out the pill pack. Often, this calls for a complete lifestyle and mindset change in the way we view sex and love. Today I chat with Eve Rosemary, a chastity speaker encouraging and educating young...
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67 | The Pill Didn’t Work: Finding Real Answers with SymptoPro with Olivia Chasteen
Olivia Chasteen is the Director of SymptoPro, a sympto-thermal method of fertility charting, and has a compelling story of why the pill is not the best option for women's health. In today's conservation, she opens up about her experience getting on and off the pill, learning SymptoPro, and…
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66 | The Ache of Waiting with Mari Wagner: Infertility, Singleness, and How to Trust God Anyway
❤️ Find Truth & Fertility episodes on YOUTUBE! Subscribe to watch more upcoming interviews! www.youtube.com/@TruthandFertilityPodcast In today's episode, Mari Wagner shares her heart in trusting God in seasons of waiting, plus practicals on how to wait well. She also dives into how her marriage...
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65 | The Complete Guide to PCOS with Dr. Angela Potter
❤️ Find Truth & Fertility episodes on YOUTUBE! Subscribe to watch more upcoming interviews! www.youtube.com/@TruthandFertilityPodcast Today I sit down with Dr. Angela Potter, PCOS Fertility Specialist, to discuss all things PCOS. She breaks down everything you need to know —from the four PCOS…
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64 | Healing Isn't Linear: Letting Go of Control When the Timeline Isn't Yours
In today's episode, I share how God is challenging me to let go of control and be okay in the messiness of the healing journey. Healing our bodies is not always one step in front of another - it is often two steps forward, one step back, three steps right. And rarely does it happen in our…
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63 | Cycle Charting While Single: A Conversation with My Best Friend, Jess Figoni
In this episode, I sit down with my best friend, Jess Figoni, to talk about what it looks like to chart your cycle while single. She shares how it’s helped her understand her body, manage her health, and feel empowered in her femininity. I love her and I know you will too! 📸Find me on Instagram!...
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62 | Answering Your Most Asked Questions from SEEK26!
Today's Q&A episode covers some of the common questions I got after my talk at the SEEK26 Conference! Topics include: How do I balance my hormones naturally? Where can I find a doctor who won't prescribe me birth control? How do I know if I have low progesterone? What did I do to help my PCOS?…
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61 | Where to Begin with Fertility Tracking in 2026
Starting a new year's resolution to track your cycle? Maybe you've been thinking about it for a while but overwhelmed on where to start? This is your guide. I outline the three types of fertility charting methods, what biomarkers you'd track with each one, and the best method to start with....
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60 | Grief After Miscarriage: Navigating Loss & Practical Care with Jocelyn Abyad
‼️This episode contains some graphic information on miscarriage. Listener discretion advised. Miscarriages can sometimes feel dismissed and many women don't have the space to grieve their loss. In this episode, we talk about grief after miscarriage, offering practical support for the days…
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59 | FEMM Health: A Method of Fertility Education to Restore Your Health & Hormones with Emily Cosgray and Emily Bostard
FEMM Health is not only a top cycle tracking app, but a route of Restorative Reproductive Medicine to understand the root cause of cycle irregularities and restore your hormones from the ground up. When you download the app, you unlock a world of understanding how to chart your fertility, what…
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58 | 20 Years Without a Period: Healing from Over-Exercise and Hormonal Shutdown with Shannon Leach, ARNP
Shannon Leach was a collegiate soccer player, Boston marathon runner, and overall active woman who lost her period as a junior in college. Most doctors said "you're an athlete, that's just what happens." After 20 years of hypothalamic amenorrhea (aka no periods), infertility, and tanked hormones,...
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57 | Egg Quality Vs. Egg Quantity & It's Impact on Fertility with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, FAE
If you are completely confused about the whole "egg quality" conversation, this is the episode for you. Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a Fertility Awareness Educator, best selling author, and the popular host of the Fertility Friday Podcast. Today we dive into the difference between egg quality vs....
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56 | Secrets to A Healthy (and Holy) Sex Life with Dr. Sarah Bartel
Dr. Sarah Bartel is a Catholic sex and marriage coach who is dedicated to helping Catholic married women have good, fun, awesome, holy, amazing sex! We get into the nitty gritty of what a healthy sex life looks like and common problems women experience. Sarah is a wealth of knowledge when it…
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55 | Trump's Plan to Address Infertility + Educating Lawmakers on Restorative Reproductive Medicine with Merlot Fogarty
Merlot Fogarty is a second year law student in Washington DC and spreading the word on true, root-cause medicine for women's health. She outlines Trump's current plan to address infertility in the United States and why IVF will not solve the crisis. We dive into how advocates for restorative...
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54 | Cortisol Might be Throwing Off Your Menstrual Cycle // How a Hormone Coach Can Help with Jamie Rathjen from The Hormone Genius
Want to go deeper into what your cycle irregularities are saying about the state of your OVERALL health? Today I chat with Jamie Rathjen, cohost of the Hormone Genius Podcast and founder of Fiat Institute, about what other hormones play a role in menstrual cycle health. We don't just talk about...
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53 | SEEK Conference, Creighton Intro Session & More Cycle Charting Soapboxes
I'm coming to you LIVE at the SEEK Conference January 1-5, 2026 at the Denver location. In my talk called The Untold Truth About Your Health and Hormones, I'll dive into reproductive anatomy, hormones, why the pill is bad medicine, and what you can do instead to heal your menstrual cycle....
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52 | Solving Period Problems with Nutrition & Lifestyle with Rita Johnson, NTP, CFCP
Rita Johnson is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Creighton FertilityCare Practitioner, and the founder of Divine Mercy Nutritional Care. On today's episode, she and I chat about healing the root causes of hormonal imbalances with food and lifestyle, addressing common menstrual cycle concerns...
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51 | Gut Health & Fertility // What Even is the 'Gut' and Why is it Important for Reproductive Health?? with Sophie from SHE Talks Health
When you hear the word "gut", do you think functional health, good nutrition, and the microbiome? Or are you like me, where you think "why is everybody talking about this thing called a GUT??". Today is Gut Health 101. Sophie Shepherd, a Functional Health Practitioner and founder of SHE Talks...
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50 | When is it Time for Another Baby? // NFP & Theology of the Body with Michael & Rachel Villanueva
Theology of the Body is "the good news of love, sex, marriage, and the body". I firmly believe that when we understand our body (fertility) better, we become better spouses, parents, friends, people. Today I chat with Michael and Rachel Villanueva to discuss family planning in the lens of…
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49 | Healing the Hidden Blocks to Pregnancy // Mineral Testing, Emotional Healing, & Faith with Tori from Fruitful Fertility Co
Today I sit with Tori Black of Fruitful Fertility Co to discuss how to heal infertility when other doctors have deemed it "unexplained". Tori utilizes HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) testing to look at mineral ratios that could be causing infertility. She also strives to understand her…
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48 | Post-IVF Healing with Katie from Shiloh IVF Ministry
Many couples facing infertility are told that IVF is their only option to achieve pregnancy. Mainstream medicine has even glorified IVF as THE answer to help couples hold that desperately desired baby in their arms. However, not many people talk about the trauma that comes with the IVF process…
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47 | Correcting False Views of Sex for Our Children with Emma Goff from The Cyclical Doula
As an extreme response of the sexual revolution, purity culture can also bring harmful views of sex, including that it is bad, dirty, or that the body should not be talked about until you say "I do". Today, Emma shares her experience of how learning about her body and menstrual cycle brought...
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46 | From "Unexplained" Infertility to Clarity, Healing, and Babies with Emily Appeldorn, CFCP
This conversation with Emily Appeldorn is one that you DO NOT want to miss. Stories like hers fuel my strong conviction for a better option for women's health than the one offered by mainstream medicine. Her story from "unexplained" infertility, finding answers through NaProTechnology, and…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Truth and Fertility was born out of a passion to teach women and couples about the beauty of their fertility and how the pill is never the answer for women's health. There is a lot of good and not-so-good information out there about fertility, and my goal is to help you sort out the truth from the weeds.I want to teach you how to chart your cycle, reach your family planning goals, and even possibly locate hormonal imbalances to receive proper treatment!
HOSTED BY
Haley Yeager
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