Episode #316 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about Effective Time Management 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: Dr. Kela Smith is a...

In episode #315 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Victoria Myers, talks about Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and Fertility. More about Victoria: Victoria Myers is the owner of the virtual coaching practice, Nourishing Minds Nutrition, that specializes in disordered eating + period recovery. As a Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) dietitian and period recovery specialist, Victoria's goal is to help you nourish your body to find peace, get your period back and restore your health + fertility. You...

In episode #314 of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast, our guest Alex F, talks about Navigating Male Factor Infertility and Embracing Donor Conception. More about Alex: Alex has been married to his high school sweetheart Laurin for 12 years and together for 19. When they began trying to conceive, they experienced male factor infertility, specifically azoospermia (zero sperm). It was a devastating and shocking diagnosis that took them years to overcome. After lots of doctors appointments,...

In episode #313 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Ivy Joeva, talks about Spiritual Support and Fertility. More about Ivy: Ivy Joeva is a fertility coach, doula and birth educator serving women and couples who desire a conscious path on the journey of conception, pregnancy, birth and beyond. Bridging the gap between modern science and ancient wisdom, Ivy’s approach emphasizes the mind-body connection and includes the physical, emotional, sexual and spiritual aspects of care. She...

In episode #312 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Andrea Nakayama, talks about Healing Your Body Systems, Finding Your Super Power for Fertility. More about Andrea: As the host of the 15-Minute Matrix Podcast and the founder of Functional Nutrition Alliance, Andrea is leading thousands of students and practitioners around the globe in a revolution to offer better solutions to the growing chronic illness epidemic. By highlighting the importance of systems biology, root cause...

Episode #311 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about Pricing for Success: Strategies for Setting Your Fertility Coaching Fees. 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....

In episode #310 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Alisha Knicely, talks about Thyroid Health and Fertility – Optimizing Nutrition and Lifestyle for Reproductive Wellness. More about Alisha: Alisha Knicely is a Registered Dietitian and Integrative & Functional Practitioner with 10 years of experience and specializes in hypothyroid conditions. Being a Hashimoto’s Warrior herself, Lisha understands what it's like to both live with and effectively manage this common yet complex...

In episode #309 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guests Tia Calderon and Joy Millan, talk about What Is a Surrogate Journey vs an Intended Parents Journey. More about Joy and Tia: Joy is the founder and CEO of Joy of Life. With a professional background as a fertility clinician, she has spent thousands of hours working with surrogates and intended parents alike. As a mother of two, she often wished for more support and a deeper commitment to care for those embarking on non-traditional...

In episode #308 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Dr. Aviva Romm, talks about Coping With Miscarriage. More about Dr. Aviva: Aviva Romm MD is a world-renowned midwife and herbalist who also happens to be a Yale-trained MD and Board Certified Family Physician with specialties in Integrative Gynecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics. A long-time home birth pioneer and birth activist, Dr. Romm is keenly committed to patient empowerment, and addressing health inequity, racism, sexism, and...

In episode #307 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Cynthia Donovan, talks about The Hypothalamus, HA and Fertility. More about Cynthia: Cynthia is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 10 years of extensive experience in the field. Her primary focus lies in serving women with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, employing her expertise to assist them in regaining their period, restoring their fertility and truly becoming healthy. Passionate about this cause from personal &...

Episode #306 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about Utilizing Email Newsletters for Fertility Coaching Business Growth. 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 #305 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Susana Puelles talks about Multigenerational Effects of Toxins on Fertility. More about Susana: Susana Puelles, L.Ac. is a holistic hormone & fertility specialist who's been helping women heal their wombs and get pregnant for over a decade. As a Functional & Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist, she helps women reverse decades of damage and replenish reserves to fix their cycle, live pain and medication free, while...

In episode #304 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Michelle Strong talks about Get Pregnant Faster Over Age 35. More about Michelle: Michelle Strong is a registered nutritionist for the past 16 years specializing in fertility. After her own challenges getting pregnant and eventual 2 babies were born, she made it her mission to help others support their bodies with evidence-based strategies to get and stay pregnant. She now works with women all over the world, empowering them to better...

In episode #303 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Katie Beecher talks about Intuitive Healing for Fertility: Unveiling the Spiritual and Emotional Roots. More about Katie: Katie Beecher, MS, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Medical and Emotional Intuitive with over 35 years of experience, featured in media outlets like Goop, Poosh, and Kora Organics Blog. Katie creates a unique, detailed health and wellness report and symbolic painting for each client using only their...

In episode #302 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Deborah Maragopoulos talks about Understanding the Connection of Hypothalamus on Fertility. More about Deborah: Deborah Maragopoulos is an intuitive integrative family nurse practitioner who has spent over thirty years blending the Science of Medicine with the Art of Healing to help thousands of people heal from a variety of symptoms and thrive by treating their hypothalamus. Specializing in neuro-immune endocrinology, Deborah focuses...

In episode #301 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our host Dr. Kela Smith talks about Unlocking Fertility Secrets with the Hormone Puzzle Method – My Journey as a Fertility Doctor. More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela Smith, Ph.D., DNM, DHM, MNM, BCFN, BCHC is a leading Holistic Integrative Fertility & Hormone Doctor, dedicated to supporting women and couples facing fertility challenges. After overcoming her own fertility struggles using the Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Method, it has been her mission to...

Episode #300 of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about Overcoming Challenges in Fertility Coaching. 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 #299 of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast, our guest Stephanie Kwong, talks about Creating Mindset Shifts While TTC. More about Stephanie: Stephanie Kwong, a seasoned veteran with over 14 years in personal development, is a transformative force as Co-Founder of the Rapid Rewire Method. Stephanie is passionate about the groundbreaking Rapid Rewire Method tools, capable of swiftly dissolving emotional turmoil, limiting beliefs, disserving identities, and even trauma in as little as...

Episode #300 of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about Overcoming Challenges in Fertility Coaching. 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 #298 of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast, our guest Dr. Shivani Gupta, talks about Ayurveda and Fertility. More about Dr. Shivani: Dr. Shivani is an Ayurvedic practitioner and expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices that help our bodies achieve equilibrium. She completed her Master’s in Ayurvedic Sciences and her PhD on Turmeric. Inflammation is a root cause for many health issues in our lives and we have the power to overcome it. Her passion is teaching at-home remedies to...

In episode #297 of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast, our guest Danielle Hamilton, talks about Balancing Blood Sugar: Key to Fertility and Hormonal Health. More about Danielle: Danielle "Dani" Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and a renowned blood sugar expert specializing in hypoglycemia, and reactive hypoglycemia. Her journey into this specialized field was fueled by her personal battle with PCOS, which she successfully reversed after learning that blood sugar issues...

In episode #296 of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast, our guest Kirsten McLennan, talks about IVF and Surrogacy. More about Kirsten: Kirsten McLennan is an IVF and surrogacy Mum and a strong advocate for infertility awareness. Drawing on her extraordinary personal infertility experience and 20 years working in the Corporate Communications industry, she is passionate about raising awareness about a taboo subject that impacts hundreds of millions worldwide. Kirsten released her debut book...

Episode #295 of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about Expanding Your Fertility Coaching Business Internationally. 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 #294 of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast, our guest Dr. Greg Brannon, talks about Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and Fertility. More about Dr. Greg: Dr. Gregory J. Brannon is a surgeon, public figure, and founder of the leading Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) practice Optimal Bio where he oversees seven offices across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. In addition to his current role of Physician and Medical Director at Optimal Bio,...

In episode #293 of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast, our guest Leslie Schrock, talks about Debunking Fertility Myths from Preconception to Pregnancy and Beyond. More about Leslie: Leslie Schrock is an author and angel investor working at the convergence of health and technology. Her breakout hit, Bumpin': The Modern Guide to Pregnancy mixes the latest clinical research with practical advice for working families. Her second book, Fertility Rules, takes the same approach to male and female...