Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast

Are women wired to experience sexual desire around ovulation alone? Why does it plummet afterward? Is this the way it's supposed to be? And are there natural ways to increase sexual desire or increase libido? Today's episode welcomes Catholic sexuality and intimacy coach, Ellen Holloway, to discuss what exactly makes women feel sexual desire and how to recognize if yours is low or normal. 
We discuss things like: 
⭐️ What libido is and why we experience it 
⭐️ The biological barriers that stifle healthy sexual desire 
⭐️ Steps you can take to restore sexual desire in your marriage
NOTE: Due to subject matter and terminology, it is likely inappropriate for some audiences. 
GUEST BIO: Ellen Holloway is the host of the Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy podcast, where she helps Catholic wives rebuild desire, experience pleasure, and strengthen their marriages while staying fully in line with Church teaching. Through her coaching programs and content, she blends faithful Catholic teaching with practical, evidence-based tools to help women want and enjoy sex and intimacy again. Her mission is to break the silence around sex in Catholic marriage and help women experience the joyful and pleasurable marriages God designed them for. 
SHOW NOTES:
Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy Podcast
Ep. 204: Eating Close to Nature for Health and Wellness, with Chandis, RDN
Ep. 172: What causes vaginismus and how pain free intimacy is possible for all, with Jess Seitz, OT

⭐️ See Caitlin at one of these upcoming book events!
Dallas, TX -- August 29
Denver, CO -- September 2
Raleigh, NC -- TBA
⭐️ Order Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness ⭐️ 

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This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, exp...

Bettina had experienced recurrent miscarriage and even though her OBGYN "thought he knew why," he wouldn't do testing until she had lost three babies. Instead of waiting for that to happen, Bettina went in search of another opinion and discovered NaProTechnology. In this episode, Caitlin talks with one of her Woven Natural Fertility Care clients, Bettina, to hear what the NaProTechnology physician found that her local OBGYN didn't and how it not only allowed her to successfully carry a twin pregnancy, but also improve her cycles and quality of life moving forward.
NOTE: Recurrent pregnancy loss is mentioned in this episode.

SHOW NOTES:
Ep. 26: Miscarriage 101 - common causes of miscarriage
Ep. 106: Creighton vs. NaProTechnology - What are they?
Ep. 143: Preventing Miscarriage by optimizing Thyroid with functional med/NaProTechnology, with Amanda Frederick, FNP
Ep. 211: Bethany's "One & Done" Endo Surgery for RPL with RESTORE Endometriosis (Client Story)
Ep. 215: Treating complex recurrent pregnancy loss through restorative reproductive medicine, with Amanda Frederick, NP

⭐️ See Caitlin at one of these upcoming book events!
Dallas, TX -- August 29
Denver, CO -- September 2
Raleigh, NC -- TBA
⭐️ Order Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness ⭐️ 

Send Us a Text!
Support the show
Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: 
Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!
Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!
Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack 
Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility
Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility

Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! 
This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, exp...

It's not easy being a woman in the world, especially physically. As much as we would like to pretend it doesn't make a difference, it impacts our lives, not only on a physical level, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. And especially when that physical reality is painful or broken or abusive, where is God to be found? For author Hannah Miller King, it was in the simple act of communion. Today's episode looks at the beauty and power of communion for connection with Jesus and healing the broken places we feel in our bodies as women.
NOTE: Please be aware that this episode does mention sexual abuse and trauma. 
GUEST BIO: Hannah Miller King is a mom, Anglican priest, and writer. She is the associate rector at The Vine Anglican Church in Clyde, NC and the author of Feasting on Hope: How God Sets A Table in the Wilderness.
SHOW NOTES:
Hannah's Book: Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness
Hannah Miller King on Substack: @hannahmillerking

⭐️ See Caitlin at one of these upcoming book events!
Dallas, TX -- August 29
Denver, CO -- September 2
Raleigh, NC -- TBA
⭐️ Order Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness ⭐️ 
Send Us a Text!
Support the show
Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: 
Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!
Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!
Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack 
Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility
Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility

Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! 
This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, exp...

If you need a uterine surgery, you already have a lot on your mind. Polyps or fibroids need to be removed if you're trying to conceive or you may need a D&C after a pregnancy loss or tough postpartum response. In the midst of this, you're told there's the possibility of developing Asherman's Syndrome. What is this syndrome and how likely are you to develop it? Are there signs to point to whether you have it or ways to reduce your chances of developing it? We talk about all of this and more in our interview with Dr. Jessica Miller, NaProTechnology Medical Consultant and Fellowship Trained Surgeon.
Episode at a glance:
⭐️ What is Asherman's Syndrome?
⭐️ How can Asherman's to develop Asherman's?
⭐️ Are there things that the doctor or patient can do to reduce the chances of developing it?
⭐️ What are the signs you may have it?
⭐️ How can Asherman's be treated?
NOTE:  This does reference pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and D&Cs. 
GUEST BIO: Dr. Jessica Miller is a board-certified OB/GYN and fellowship-trained NaPro surgeon in Billings, MT dedicated to root-cause, restorative women’s health. She integrates surgical expertise with a holistic, evidence-based approach to fertility and gynecologic care. Her work focuses on helping women understand their cycles, address underlying conditions, and achieve optimal reproductive health.

SHOW NOTES:
⭐️ Register for an Intro Session with Woven: At Woven Natural Fertility Care, we provide an Introductory Class that teaches you what you need to know about your body, how it works, and how to understand it--in a one-hour, virtual class that requires NO prior knowledge. Sign up for an upcoming Intro Session here:
August 25, 5:00 p.m. CST
September 15, 11:30 a.m. CST

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⭐️ See Caitlin at one of these upcoming book events!
Dallas, TX -- August 29
Denver, CO -- September 2
Raleigh, NC -- TBA
⭐️ Order Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness ⭐️ 

Send Us a Text!
Support the show
Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: 
Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!
Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!
Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack 
Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility
Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility

Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! 
This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, exp...

Are you considering a birth control alternative like fertility awareness methods? Are you using a natural birth control option? Getting started can come with challenges and roadblocks, which Caitlin knows all about (as a certified fertility care practitioner). In today's episode, she explores one easy tip that has helped countless couples begin to use natural family planning to avoid pregnancy and to continue to use it as long as they'd like!
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
SHOW NOTES:
See Caitlin at one of these upcoming book events!
Dallas, TX -- August 29
Denver, CO -- September 2
Raleigh, NC -- TBA
Order Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness

Related Episodes:
Ep. 6: The Pill - Facts about Birth Control
Ep. 135: Can I Trust Natural Birth Control?
Ep. 165: Using a Fertility Awareness Method on Your Honeymoon??
Ep. 200: Step by Step Gameplan for Starting a Fertility Awareness Method/NFP in 2026
Ep. 2: BASICS - Fertility Method of Choice: Creighton
Send Us a Text!
Support the show
Other great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: 
Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!
Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!
Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack 
Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility
Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility

Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! 
This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, exp...