flourish and flow

Ever wonder what's really going on with your hormones? In Part 1 of our hormone mini series, we’re diving deep into everything you need to know about ESTROGEN (spoiler alert: Despite what you might hear, estrogen isn't the enemy!)

We’ll dive into:

• The different types of estrogen (natural and synthetic)

• How estrogen is made, used, and eliminated by your body

• Understanding “estrogen dumping'”

• Estrogen's crucial rol...

Navigating the world of supplements can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we cut through the confusion to explore the crucial question: Do you really need supplements to support your health?

How often have you been told you're deficient and handed a bottle of pills without a deeper conversation?

We'll discuss the importance of trusting the safety and quality of what you're taking, if and when supplementing is a...

Imagine making health decisions – about birth control, pregnancy, and beyond – from a place of unwavering confidence and deep faith, not fear. Join Caroline Bomer and guest Taylor Shelabarger as we explore how on this episode of the flourish & flow podcast.

How often have you felt like your concerns were brushed off, leaving you with limited options and decisions you later regretted? How different would your life look if you...

What  does it really mean to prepare your body and mind for pregnancy? In this deeply personal episode, I'm opening up about my own fertility journey – how charting my cycle prepared me for conception, navigating 2 early miscarriages with hope, and now being 7 months pregnant.

I’ll walk you through the timeline of how both my husband & I prepared for conscious conception, how long it really took to get pregnant, and the ...

Tired of all-day fatigue, PMS, caffeine dependence, melatonin reliance, and burnout? It's time to check your circadian rhythm.

If you’ve ever wondered why your hormones (cortisol, progesterone, melatonin, thyroid, etc.) are out of balance, consider the stark difference between our ancestors' natural light exposure and our modern lives filled with artificial LED lights and limited sunlight. Since all of our hormones respond directly ...

Welcome back for Season 2! Ready to reclaim easy cycles & vibrant health? This is the “basics blueprint” to know what signs of health to look for and the simple steps to start taking to feel your best with regular, symptom-free periods, all-day energy, lower cortisol & stress levels, and overall hormonal balance. We're going back to the foundational habits around nourishing food, supportive environments, and purpose...

How does your cycle impact your relationship? Is it a roller coaster of struggle, or does it naturally flow and bring you closer together? (Spoiler: Your cycle can deepen & strengthen your connection and trust with your partner)

My husband, Hayden, & I discuss how our relationship has evolved- from when we were dating and he first found out I was on birth control for period problems, to how we got to where we are now, ...

How do you navigate accurate cycle charting after giving birth with all the changes in your body? What's happening to your hormones? What's normal?

Dr. Crisia Tabacaru joins us today, sharing her expertise as both a fertility & cycle charting educator and as a mother who has used FAM herself when postpartum (twice!)

We discuss...

• What happens hormonally from your normal cycle to pregnancy to postpartum
• ...

Cycle syncing your workouts with each of your 4 phases might just be your missing piece to a better, easier period. If you haven't heard already, your cycle impacts your fitness, including your performance & even your risk of injury.

The same workout is going to impact you differently depending on where you're at in your cycle. BUT, here's the catch- "Cycle Syncing" isn't just another protocol te...

Your period can tell you a ton about your gut, inflammation, stress, and hormone balance. But how? It's no secret I talk (& think) about periods a LOT. As someone who is still in the middle of her hormone healing journey, this is what goes through my head. Listen in as I peel back the curtain on what I look for, how I dive into symptoms, and decode my period so I can take the next steps to heal and have consistent, pain-f...

You may have heard of Endometriosis, but have you heard of its twin, Adenomyosis?

Jackie Denham shares her journey from struggling with extreme abdominal pain for months & multiple ER visits until finally she found a doctor who would listen and help.

While her case is extremely rare (even among those who do have Adenomyosis), she offers a great deal of wisdom and hope when healing doesn't go the way you think it ...

Despite what you've likely been told, pain isn't normal. Whether it's painful sex or painful periods, we're here to help coach you through it.

Hanna Ward, host of the Say What? Podcast, is an advocate for women to have confident, shame-free, pain-free sex! She empowers Christian women to overcome toxic purity culture through her podcast and Instagram community. We dive into her story with vaginismus & pain...

What do you do when fertility treatments work the first time, but not the second?

Holly Boyd was told that she just "didn't ovulate", so she wouldn't be able to have children naturally. She did treatments to conceive their first and it worked, but when it came time to have their second, it didn't. They were also in the middle of moving across the country and no longer had the support of their medical team...

As much as experts can teach us about niche topics in women's health, I also believe that there is a unique kind of value in hearing individual stories from women who have experienced things firsthand. It helps us realize that we aren't alone in our struggles.

Elizabeth, a friend I met through Instagram, generously offered to share her story about PMDD & infertility (which we cover in part 2). PMDD is basically "...

Choosing a birth control method is arguably a major decision that almost every woman has to make at some point. So why aren't we better educated on our options?

What form of birth control is best for YOU? What are the risks to hormonal birth control (that your Dr. likely won't tell you)? Is "natural" family planning for everyone? Why or why not?

Since I personally am not (yet) certified in teaching FAM (the...

Simply put, women with menstrual cycles aren't typically included in research because our cycles are "too complicated" to study. After being heavily involved in research in my undergraduate program, I can't stay quiet as I see post after post on social media of people misinterpreting research, manipulating numbers, and not using reliable sources.

Even if you aren't a science nerd like me, you won't wa...

There's a LOT more to your pelvic floor than peeing your pants & kegels- it can even be connected to your period!

As a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Madi helps women and men with pelvic floor dysfunction by providing treatment and education to address sexual dysfunction, hip/low back pain, urinary/bowel incontinence, constipation, painful menstrual cycles, and much more. Her goal is to empower her clients to take th...

Back in January when I asked who you'd like to see on the podcast, Faith was the #1 recommendation, and it's no surprise why! She's one of the sweetest friends I've met through Instagram and one of my personal favorite accounts to keep up with.

Faith is a "product girl" when it comes to makeup & beauty. But as she started learning about endocrine disruptors, she started on a mission to find safe, eff...