In episode #340 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Sarah Greenfield, talks about Human Design and Gut Archetypes = Optimize Digestive Health. More about Sarah: Sarah is a functional medicine dietitian who uses functional labs, somatic therapy and human design to help women learn to trust their bodies, regain digestive regularity and experience food freedom. She has worked with large wellness brands like NutriBullet, Parsley Health, Dr. Hyman, HUM Nutrition and her work has been...

In episode #339 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Lindsay Mitchel, talks about The Brain/Body Connection and Your Fertility. More about Lindsay: Lindsay Mitchell is the founder of Vital-Side, a membership program that empowers those with chronic illness and limbic system impairment to retrain their brain out of the chronic stress response so they can get relief from their symptoms and find freedom in their lives. Her training in medicine as a physician assistant, work as an NLP...

Episode #338 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about Creating and Launching Online Fertility Courses or Programs. Each month the last episode is dedicated to coaches and people who want to be coaches to teach you skills that you can use in your own coaching practice so if you're already a coach or maybe you're thinking about becoming one you can learn so many skills from listening to these episodes. More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela Smith...

In episode #337 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guestJennifer Schlueter, talks about How Hypnotherapy Can Help You Get Pregnant. More about Jennifer: In 2015, Jenny quit her job as Managing Editor of 22 newspapers after her first hypnosis session to travel the world while working from anywhere. She has traveled to 30+ countries since, 50 in total, and has lived in 6 on 4 continents. Jenny is passionate about bringing more love into people's lives: love for ourselves and love for...

In episode #336 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Dr. Jaime Knopman, talks about IVF and Egg Freezing- What You Need to Know. More about Dr. Jaime: She is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and serves as the Director of Oocyte Cryopreservation at CCRM NY. After graduating Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Pennsylvania, she earned her medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed residency and subspecialty training at NYU Medical...

In episode #335 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Liz Roman, talks about Constipation and Your Fertility More about Liz: Liz Roman, famously known as The Poop Queen, is a Certified Functional Nutritional Practitioner and Restorative Wellness Practitioner, specializing in gut health and holistic healing. As the Founder and Co-Owner of FITMOMTM️, a top-tier functional nutrition practice, Liz is dedicated to uncovering and addressing the root causes of digestive disorders, hormonal...

In episode #334 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Carolynn Dube, talks about Advocating for Fertility Care in the Workplace. More about Carolynn: Carolynn Dubé is the Executive Director of Fertility Matters Canada (FMC), a leading charity for fertility and family-building support in Canada. She has a Bachelor’s in Human Kinetics from St. Francis Xavier University and a Master’s in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of New Brunswick. Since 2015, Carolynn has transformed...

In episode #333 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Sophia Heidi Cooper, talks about Cellular Detoxification for Hormonal Imbalances and Fertility. More about Heidi: Heidi, an award-winning Licensed Esthetician and Functional Medicine Practitioner, is renowned for her innovative approach to skin and hormonal health. With over 25 years of experience, her journey from personal skin struggles to holistic care has shaped her practice. After facing hormonal challenges herself, Heidi pursued...

Episode #332 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome as a Fertility Coach. Each month the last episode is dedicated to coaches and people who want to be coaches to teach you skills that you can use in your own coaching practice so if you're already a coach or maybe you're thinking about becoming one you can learn so many skills from listening to these episodes. More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela...

In episode #331 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Caitlin Johnson, talks about Enhancing Fertility in PCOS: The Role of Supplements. More about Caitlin: Caitlin Johnson is a registered dietitian who loves great food– and people even more! Inspite of trying for 3 years and her PCOS diagnosis, she has conceived 3 children naturally with her husband and had 3 low risk pregnancies. She has used her experience, evidence-based nutrition, and expertise to develop PCOS supplements, and App...

In episode #330 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Dr. Erika Schultz, talks about Optimizing Fertility With Chinese Medicine. More about Dr. Erika : Dr. Erika developed the Resiliency Method™ after struggling to recover from a long-term illness and meeting clients with similar issues. Her approach combines Western and ancient medicine backed by science and is one that sets her apart from other health providers in it's underlying principle that the body was made perfect in design and...

In episode #329 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Gabriela Rosa, talks about Thyroid-Autoimmunity and Fertility: Unlocking the Hidden Connections. More about Gabriela: Gabriela Rosa is a fertility specialist, author, and founder of the Rosa Institute, helping couples overcome reproductive challenges since 2001. Her evidence-based, holistic approach has achieved a 78.8% live birth rate when other treatments have failed, empowering over 140,000 couples in more than 110 countries. In...

In episode #328 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest SZermina Akbary, talks about PCOS and Fertility: Navigating the Path to Pregnancy. More about Zermina: Zermina Akbary, a Registered Nurse, Nutritionist, and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner with over a decade of experience, specializes in revitalizing energy, enhancing fertility, and alleviating hormone-related symptoms through lifestyle medicine and tailored nutrition plans. Her journey into women's health began amidst...

Episode #327 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about Mastering the Art of Discovery Calls. Each month the last episode is dedicated to coaches and people who want to be coaches to teach you skills that you can use in your own coaching practice so if you're already a coach or maybe you're thinking about becoming one you can learn so many skills from listening to these episodes. More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela Smith is a...

In episode #326 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Giana Jarrah, talks about Probiotics and Their Impact on Fertility. More about Giana: Giana Jarrah is the Founder of With Meraki Co and a biomedical engineer committed to fostering a healthier world. During her undergraduate years, recurrent UTIs led her to explore the realm of vaginal health. Disappointed by the lack of solutions, she immersed herself in research, revealing a significant gap in women's knowledge about their own...

In episode #325 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Dr. Jessica Dupont, talks about How to Optimize Egg Quality for Women Over 35. More about Dr. Jessica: Dr. Jessica Dupont is a Naturopathic Doctor, Fertility and Hormone Strategist, Mother, Author, and Public Speaker. She maintains a medical practice specializing in Women’s Health and Hormones with a concentration in functional medicine, detoxification, fertility, pregnancy and menstrual cycle irregularities. She aspires to help women...

In episode #324 of The Hormone PuzzlePodcast, our guest Emily Greene, talks about Super Conscious Conception: Connecting with your Spirit Baby Before Birth. More about Emily: Emily Greene, known professionally as Emily the Medium, is a highly acclaimed psychic medium, who specializes in supporting families connect to the energies of their children, or their ‘spirit babies’, at all phases of their journey: whether they’re struggling with fertility challenges, in the preconception phase, or...

In episode #323 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Sophia Ruan Gushee, talks about How to Detox for Fertility. More about Sophia: Sophia Ruan Gushée is a nontoxic lifestyle expert and author of A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures and several detox workbooks. She is praised by experts in both medical and wellness fields for her practical approach to avoiding toxins and cultivating a healthier home environment. Sophia served on the Brown University...

Episode #322 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about Effective Client Onboarding and Engagement Strategies for Fertility Coaches. Each month the last episode is dedicated to coaches and people who want to be coaches to teach you skills that you can use in your own coaching practice so if you're already a coach or maybe you're thinking about becoming one you can learn so many skills from listening to these episodes. More about Dr. Kela: ...

In episode #321 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Dr. Katie Zaremba, talks about Understanding Male Infertility and the Vaginal Microbiome. More about Dr. Katie: Dr. Katie supports women and their partners from the preconception process and into the postpartum period to optimize fertility. She also works with women who are experiencing irregular and/or debilitating periods, PMDD, fatigue, HPA axis dysfunction and digestive disorders. Her goal in working with patients is to educate,...

In episode #320 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Dr. Doni Wilson, talks about HPV, Fertility, and Holistic Health Strategies. More about Dr. Doni: Dr. Doni Wilson is a Naturopathic Doctor, certified professional midwife, certified nutrition specialist, and bestselling author of Master Your Stress Reset Your Health. For more than 23 years, she has helped thousands of patients overcome health challenges and achieve wellness by using specific strategies that address the whole body and...

In episode #319 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Carolina Sotomayor, talks about What is the #1 Emotional Blockage in Infertility. More about Carolina: Carolina helps women conceive their babies with Reiki. She is a Reiki Womb Healer, host of the Make A Baby Podcast, and founder of the Make A Baby Membership & Headquarters. As a newlywed struggling with infertility, she received advice from doctors to "relax," despite everything appearing fine. Devastated each month, a turning...

In episode #318 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Meredith Harris, talks about PCOS and Hirsutism. More about Meredith: Meredith was diagnosed with PCOS and was told she might never get pregnant without strict adherence to medical advice. Despite struggling with symptoms like irregular periods, weight gain, and being pre-diabetic, conventional treatments brought no relief. However, after delivering a healthy baby girl in 2020, she embarked on personal research, learning that PCOS...

In episode #317 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Dr. Christina Burns, talks about Herbal Medicine and Its Power in Treating Hormones and Fertility. More about Dr. Christina: Dr. Christina Burns is the pioneer founder of Naturna, an Integrative health center dedicated to the comprehensive fusion of Eastern medicine and Western science. In practice since 2004, Christina seeks to empower both women and men to achieve their optimal life and health goals through natural medicine...