Melissa Buchan joins us to discuss IVF. This episode is broken into two parts. In this second episode we continue our discussion and dive into some of the moral and theological implications of IVF. Last week we gave an overview of IVF and talked through some of the physical implications. Be sure to listen to part 1 if you haven't already! If you'd like to connect with Melissa or learn more about the work she does here are some links! melissabuchan.com https://www.melissabuchan.com/discoverycall ...
Sep 20, 2021•31 min•Ep. 52
Melissa Buchan joins us to discuss IVF. This episode is broken into two parts. In this first episode we discuss more of the physical aspects and implications of IVF and in next week's episode we discuss some of the moral and theological implications of IVF. If you'd like to connect with Melissa or learn more about the work she does here are some links! melissabuchan.com https://www.melissabuchan.com/discoverycall chartneo.com ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week...
Sep 13, 2021•22 min•Ep. 51
Annie and Sarah from Laughs and Littles join us to talk about spacing births. We cover it all from surprise pregnancies, maternal health, your sex life, your cycle health, and more! Reach out to Annie and Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/laughs_and_littles/ ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com Ready to improve your sex lif...
Sep 06, 2021•43 min•Ep. 50
Danielle Thompson joins us to share about her journey with NFP through the lens of infertility. This episode is a must listen for anyone who is struggling, has struggled or knows someone struggling with any type of infertility. Connect with Danielle: https://www.instagram.com/dani_jenee/ ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.co...
Aug 30, 2021•26 min•Ep. 49
Amy Karney joins us to share her journey of 20+ years with NFP. I loved getting to hear from someone who has such wonderful experience of many years of marriage to share with us, and I know you will too! Reach out to Amy: https://www.instagram.com/amy.karney/ Things we talked about: The Woman School Holy Sex by Dr. Gregory Popcak ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimac...
Aug 23, 2021•32 min•Ep. 48
Megan Faller ( @thealignedcycle ) joins us to talk about her work in helping women work their life into the natural rhythms of their cycles! She shares with us the 4 phases she has developed and what you can try to focus on during these different phases of your cycle. This episode is going to be one to share with your friends! Reach out to Megan: Website: https://thealignedcycle.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thealignedcycle/ Work Aligned Guide: https://thealignedcycle.com/?page_id=463 ______...
Aug 16, 2021•37 min•Ep. 47
Jamie is joining us to share her NFP journey! ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com Ready to improve your sex life and take it to the next level? Check out our courses: vinesinfullbloom.com/courses...
Aug 09, 2021•26 min•Ep. 46
Fr. Mario Rizzo from St. Joseph Basilica in Alameda, CA joins us to discuss NFP ministry in the parish. We talk about where NFP can fit, creating an integrated pro-life/respect life ministry that encompasses all aspects of life including respect of the marital act and marital intimacy, and a few suggestions as to what you can do to bring NFP ministry to your parish. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out a...
Aug 02, 2021•37 min•Ep. 45
We are joined by Ellen Mitchell , FertilityCare Practitioner Intern and fellow lover of helping others figure out the best FABM for them! We're talking through some basic questions you can ask yourself to discern what the best fertility awareness based method is for you. The questions are below! This episode has been split into a part 1 and a part 2. Want a nice pretty version of the questions with space to write in your thoughts and answers? Email podcast@ellenholloway.com or message me on Inst...
Jul 26, 2021•43 min•Ep. 44
We are joined by Ellen Mitchell , FertilityCare Practitioner Intern and fellow lover of helping others figure out the best FABM for them! We're talking through some basic questions you can ask yourself to discern what the best fertility awareness based method is for you. The questions are below! This episode has been split into a part 1 and a part 2. Want a nice pretty version of the questions with space to write in your thoughts and answers? Email podcast@ellenholloway.com or message me on Inst...
Jul 26, 2021•32 min•Ep. 43
This episode is covering Sympto-Thermal methods. Be sure to check out the rest of the episodes in this series to learn about the three different method types of FABMs! Carlos and Mariana who teach with Couple to Couple League are chatting with me (Ellen) who teaches with SymptoPro. Reach out to Carlos and Mariana: cascafu@gmail.com Couple to Couple League: https://ccli.org/ SymptoPro: https://www.symptopro.org/ ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Cli...
Jul 19, 2021•31 min•Ep. 42
This is episode two in a series on finding the right method for you. We are discussing Sympto-Hormonal methods of fertility awareness. We have Theresa Sullivan, CCRN, BSN who teaches the Marquette Method, Ulrika Drevniok who teaches FEMM, and Christina Valenzuela who teaches Boston Cross Check. Want to learn more about the methods we talked about? Marquette Method: www.marquettemethod.com FEMM: https://femmhealth.org/ Boston Cross Check: https://www.bostoncrosscheck.com/ Other helpful links: Who...
Jul 12, 2021•55 min•Ep. 41
This is episode one in a series on finding the right method for you. We are discussing Mucus-Only methods of fertility awareness. We have Flenje Rose Oaferina who teaches Billings Ovulation Method and we have Lisa Morvant who is a Creighton Model Instructor. Want to learn more about the methods we talked about? Billings Ovulation Method: https://www.boma-usa.org/ Creighton Model FertilityCare: https://fertilitycare.org/ NaPro Technology: https://fertilitycare.org/ Feel free to reach out to the i...
Jul 05, 2021•28 min•Ep. 40
We're joined by Justine Gabner who shares her NFP story that involves a true reversion to the Catholic faith because of learning about NFP! ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com Ready to improve your sex life and take it to the next level? Check out our courses: vinesinfullbloom.com/courses...
Jun 28, 2021•24 min•Ep. 39
We're back with another NFP journey episode. This week Kathleen shares with us her journey. This episode follows up very nicely to the previous two episode about abstinence. Kathleen and her husband were both on different sides of the spectrum of abstinence and it took good, deep, and difficult communication to get on the same page. Be sure to check out both the "When Abstinence is Really Hard" and "When Abstinence isn't as Hard" episodes! Things we mentioned: Love languages: https://www.5lovela...
Jun 14, 2021•40 min•Ep. 38
Check out last week's episode for the first installment in this series when we talked about when abstinence is really hard. This episode is focused on when abstinence isn't as hard! Spoiler alert: If you find yourself in either situation at any point in your marriage, that's OK! You're normal. The most important thing you can do is communicate with your spouse how you are feeling. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended boo...
Jun 07, 2021•37 min•Ep. 37
We're talking about the times when abstinence is really hard and what you can do about it. Some of it is practical tips you can take home (or to the bedroom) and some of it involves a mental shift in how we think about abstinence. Emily Frase joins us to dive into this topic. Connect with Emily: https://www.instagram.com/totalwhine_/ or https://www.instagram.com/fabmbase/ Uterine Isthmocele: https://veritasfertility.com/conditions/uterine-isthmocele/ ___________________________________ Did we me...
May 31, 2021•34 min•Ep. 36
Sara shares with us her conversion story and NFP journey all wrapped into one! Join us as we dive into another NFP journey to help us all understand, its not easy for anyone and we all have our ups and downs with NFP. Find Sara: https://www.instagram.com/saragrafcoaching/ or https://www.instagram.com/saragrafpiano/ ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us ...
May 24, 2021•40 min•Ep. 35
We are here with our first NFP journey episode with Jenna and Paul sharing their journey thus far with NFP. Attention if you are not yet married: PLEASE make this your story! Reach out to Jenna and Paul or find the A Shower of Roses podcast: https://www.instagram.com/ashowerofroses/ ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com Rea...
May 17, 2021•21 min•Ep. 34
This awesome crossover episode with Jamie and Theresa from The Hormone Genius Podcast is about embracing the beauty of your natural design of fertility. We don't need to shut it down with hormonal birth control because your body's not broken, it's fertile. Find The Hormone Genius Podcast: https://www.hormonegenius.com/the-hormone-genius-podcast/ ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chart...
May 10, 2021•37 min•Ep. 33
We are joined by Julie Linder a nurse and instructor in the Creighton Model to discuss the benefits of charting before you get married as well as the differences in charting before you get married vs. after you're married! ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com Ready to improve your sex life and take it to the next level? Ch...
May 03, 2021•32 min•Ep. 32
We're joined by Mary Bruno to talk through cycle pain and what the Church's call to use NFP has to say when you're dealing with irregularities in your cycle or intense pain or some other medical issue (hint it's not just "take up your cross"). We also discuss when the Church actually does allow birth control and what those circumstances look like. We additionally speak to making sure you look into all of your options before deciding birth control is your only choice. Connect with Mary: https://w...
Apr 26, 2021•35 min•Ep. 31
Oh hey there! This is a redo of the first ever episode of Charting Toward Intimacy. This episode serves as an introduction into what NFP is. It's a great resource to share with anyone looking for a quick intro into Natural Family Planning! List of USCCB approved methods of Natural Family Planning and links for more info: https://www.usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning/nfp-national-providers ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our ...
Apr 19, 2021•28 min•Ep. 30
This was one of my biggest sticking points with NFP (honestly) before I started using NFP: If the efficacy rates are as good as they say they are, why do people who use NFP have like 5 or more kids? So we're diving into that this week and talking about what that really reveals about NFP use within a marriage. *Note to listeners: This episode uses a stereotypical understanding of NFP users as having large families to reveal what NFP use does to our hearts and our marriages. This is not to say all...
Mar 29, 2021•12 min•Ep. 29
We're joined by Grace Stark to talk about why there is a need to talk about NFP honestly. We've talked on the podcast about how we don't speak honestly about NFP, but why is it exactly that we need to open up and speak more openly and honestly about NFP? Find Grace: https://graceemilystark.com/ ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullb...
Mar 22, 2021•47 min•Ep. 28
Anna Saucier joins us to discuss why we hear the myth that NFP leads to a perfect marriage and that couples who use NFP don't get divorced. We dig into that and discuss where that came from and what part of that is myth and what part of that is misplaced information and what part of that is actually truth. Find Anna: https://annasaucier.com/ What is a lathe? ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instag...
Mar 15, 2021•43 min•Ep. 27
We are joined by Amanda Vernon to talk about toxic NFP culture, what it is, what we can do about it, and how we can try not to perpetuate it while talking about NFP in our communities. This conversation is in response to a blog and video about Toxic NFP culture that Amanda put together in July of 2020. Check out the links to that below. Toxic NFP Culture video on YouTube Toxic NFP Culture text ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our re...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 26
I've noticed recently there are a lot more people who don't know anything about NFP than people who have negative opinions on NFP...AND this is a really good thing! Let's talk about why. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com Ready to improve your sex life and take it to the next level? Check out our courses: vinesinfullbloo...
Mar 01, 2021•10 min•Ep. 25
Christina of Pearl and Thistle joins us to talk about her program Cycle Prep for girls preparing for their first cycles and periods. We discuss why basic fertility awareness isn't a part of normal sex ed when young girls learn about their periods for the first time and what we can do about that! Find Christina: https://www.pearlandthistle.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pearlandthistle/ ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommende...
Feb 22, 2021•38 min•Ep. 24
When we teach that sex is reserved for marriage we need to actually teach WHY. When we just shove abstinence down the throats of teens and don't actually talk about sex and how great it is and what it is for, then we're doing a huge disservice. So. what can we do about it? ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.com Ready to impr...
Feb 15, 2021•14 min•Ep. 23
