We delve into the world of fertility health with Michelle Oravitz. Michelle shares her personal journey with Chinese medicine and how it inspired her to transition from a career in architecture to becoming an acupuncturist specializing in fertility health.

Jennifer Jolorte Doro, co-founder of Chiyo, discusses her background growing up in Southern California to Filipino parents and how her cultural roots influence her approach to nutrition and wellness. She explains how Chiyo uses Eastern food therapy to transform how they nourish mothers in America, focusing on stage and symptom-specific nutritional guidance.

In recognition of National Infertility Awareness Week, we're releasing a special episode that is designed to offer valuable insights and expert advice for those navigating the challenging journey of infertility. From understanding hormone imbalances to exploring assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and surrogacy, the goal of this episode is to equip listeners with the tools and support needed to navigate their unique fertility journeys.

Dr. Hoehn is a dedicated Los Angeles Fertility Acupuncturist who has been transforming lives through her unwavering commitment to women's wellness and fertility. As a board-certified acupuncturist, Dr. Hoehn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the podcast, specializing in the intricate realm of fertility acupuncture. Her practice, based in Toluca Lake, reflects a harmonious blend of traditional Chinese medicine and modern fertility techniques.

Dr. Kumkum Sarkar Patel is a double-board certified gastroenterologist practicing at Providence St. Jude and Providence St. Joseph Heritage Medical Groups in Orange County, CA. Dr. Patel specializes in irritable bowel syndrome, esophageal, and anorectal disorders. She is a passionate motivational speaker, and has spoken nationally about women's health, work-life balance, post-partum depression, burnout, and gut-health related to mental health.

In recognition of October being Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, we're re-releasing a past episode where our guests discuss a very sensitive topic that may be triggering for some of you. Featured in this episode are the courageous stories of how to heal after experiencing loss.

Dr. Kela Smith is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor. She founded The Hormone Puzzle Society and the Fertility Coach University. The Hormone Puzzle Society is a health hub for fertility, hormones, and pregnancy. Through this platform, Dr. Kela and her team work with women/couples coaching them on how to optimize their body/mind/spirit so they can get and stay pregnant, bring home a healthy baby, have an easy postpartum, and eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance.

Alease Daniel Barnes graduated from North Carolina State University in 2018 with a degree in Genetics and a minor in Biotechnology. While at NCSU, she developed a passion for reproductive health, women’s health and comprehensive sex education. Over the years, Alease realized just how little information there is on what actually goes on behind the scenes in the lab. Infertility is not an easy journey and she believes understanding what happens in the lab can help give patients peace of mind during their treatment.

Victoria Facelli is an Internationally Board Certified Lactation consultant who just released a new book titled, FEED THE BABY: An Inclusive Guide to Nursing, Bottle-Feeding, and Everything in Between. She wrote Feed the Baby to provide straightforward advice and evidence-based reasoning where bottle and breast are welcomed as equally valuable tools.

Audrey Wisch is the CEO and Co-Founder of Curious Cardinals, a global community where K-12 students discover and pursue their passions, build confidence, and unlock their greatest potential with the guidance of college mentors they aspire to be.

As a gesture of my gratitude, the newest Responding to Life episode is a special bonus edition featuring an intention setting meditation guided by me. I hope you enjoy this special edition episode and hope that it encourages you to take time for yourself and nourish your well being.

Wife and mother of four, when Christina Rodriguez isn't working the Atlanta tech scene, she can be found sharing her love of storytelling as a content creator and blogger. Christina's own experience with PCOS, IVF, endometriosis, and adenomyosis has led her to devote a large portion of her time raising awareness of infertility and its many struggles.

Dr. Elizabeth Grill, a clinical psychologist at the Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, as well as Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine, and Psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Medical College of Cornell University, discusses available support and resources for those experiencing infertility as well as tips for friends and family on how they can support those trying to conceive.

Founding partner and practice director at CCRM New York, Dr. Brian Levine discusses his new surrogacy matching platform, Nodal.

Infertility warrior and advocate Alex Kornswiet discusses her journey to motherhood. Alex's journey includes infertility, IVF, recurrent pregnancy loss, surrogacy, and a miracle pregnancy.

Jessica Lorion is the host and producer of the Mamas in Training podcast, where she supports pregnant women and aspiring moms on their journey into motherhood.

Ana Gonzalez Herrera discusses her battle with Stage IV Endometriosis. After her last, and most invasive of a series of surgeries, Ana started her entrepreneurial journey with a vision of rethinking the women's wellness space.

Melissa Connelly is an LGBTQ+ content creator whose platform focuses on inclusivity and authenticity. She's created an online community sharing her life and her family online while inviting others to the table.

In this fourth bonus episode, we're discussing a very sensitive topic. Featured in this episode are the courageous stories of how to heal after experiencing pregnancy loss.

Michelle Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest-growing apps for women and the first online community to connect women throughout all stages of womanhood.