

Food Freedom and Fertility Podcast
Caitlin Johnson | Sophia Pavia
A fun, honest conversation about food, fertility, and women's health.
The Food Freedom Fertility podcast started when Caitlin's mom overheard a conversation between Caitlin and Sophia about fertility nutrition. As registered dietitians and experts in their field discussing fertility nutrition and human health, their banter was funny, honest, and insightful.
Sophia and Caitlin both specialize in prenatal, fertility, pregnancy, and postnatal nutrition, and invite you into their conversation about all things food, freedom, and fertility!
The Food Freedom Fertility podcast started when Caitlin's mom overheard a conversation between Caitlin and Sophia about fertility nutrition. As registered dietitians and experts in their field discussing fertility nutrition and human health, their banter was funny, honest, and insightful.
Sophia and Caitlin both specialize in prenatal, fertility, pregnancy, and postnatal nutrition, and invite you into their conversation about all things food, freedom, and fertility!
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Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 9min
Debunking Outdated Prenatal Advice with Ryann Kipping
Welcome to the last episode of season 3 of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Hosts Caitlin Johnson and Sophia Pavia speak with Ryann Kipping about prenatal nutrition! Ryann has helped hundreds of women escape confusing and outdated nutrition information to find a happy, feel-good pregnancy. She believes the old advice to "take a prenatal vitamin" is not enough and if there is any time in your life to make nutrition a priority, it's now. Eating for two people is different than eating for one. Appetite changes, intense cravings, morning sickness, and heartburn come in waves and you're forced to lean into your bodies cues like never before. During pregnancy, you have to eat intentionally and Ryann is here to make it easy for you. She has done all the research, so you don't have to spend another minute debating your every bite. Having the "pregnancy glow" is great and all, but feeling that glow (confidence, nourishment, and energy) on the inside is what matters the most. This episode has useful information on trying to conceive, working with Ryann, debunking outdated nutrition information and more! Thank you to our Season 3 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount. The Prenatal Nutrition Library: FFF20 20% MyFertilityCloud: $25 off first appointment with link: https://bit.ly/Food-Freedom-Fertilitty Needed: FFF20 for 20% off your order with link: https://www.thisisneeded.com/discount/FFF20?rfsn=7726780.70156a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7726780.70156a You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility For more information on Ryann head to her website!

Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 9min
Acupuncture and Infertility Care
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin Johnson speaks with Michelle Oravitz on acupuncture and infertility care. Michelle Oravitz, began her career as an architect upon graduating from Philadelphia University. After many years of experiencing missed periods and enduring stress at her high demand job in NYC, she decided to go to an acupuncturist named Dr. Li who immediately regulated her cycle. What she didn't realize was that her life would take a drastic turn in ways that she couldn't imagine. Not only did her symptoms resolve, but she also felt a renewed sense of well being and clarity. She was unable to recognize just how disharmonious she felt until she experienced a new sense of well being that arose from her treatments. After many years working as an architect, Michelle dreamed of going back to school to learn alternative medicine. When moving to South Florida, she enrolled in an Ayurvedic school which gave her tremendous knowledge about this ancient and rich healing approach. After starting a family, she began researching acupuncture schools in order to expand her healing education with the hope that when her kids began school, she would enroll. She worked from home as a professional artist during her children's early years and when the time was right, she enrolled into school to get her master's degree in Oriental Medicine. She infused her passion into her studies and graduated Summa Cum Laude and valedictorian of her class. Michelle has a profound desire to heal. She views healing as an immensely sacred act that is a honor and a privilege. Her mission is to bring wellness into the world one being at a time. To aid in the healing process with a hope of not only resolving symptoms, but also returning individuals to their natural state of wellbeing. Michelle believes that if she had not gone to a TCM doctor, she probably would have had a hard time getting pregnant with her two children. This has influenced her to develop a special interest in treating gynecological disorders and infertility. Michelle hosts 'The Wholesome Fertility Podcast' where she provides fertility tips and interviews leading fertility professionals. This episode has useful information on trying to conceive, working with Michelle, finding the root cause of your infertility and more! Thank you to our Season 3 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount. The Prenatal Nutrition Library: FFF20 20% MyFertilityCloud: $25 off first appointment with link: https://bit.ly/Food-Freedom-Fertilitty Needed: FFF20 for 20% off your order with link: https://www.thisisneeded.com/discount/FFF20?rfsn=7726780.70156a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7726780.70156a You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility For more information on Macy head to her website!

Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 9min
Weight Loss Journey Update: Caitlin's Story Part 2
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin and Sophia give a life update about where they are at with their trying to conceive journey. This episode is one you will definitely want to listen to if you have been following them throughout the years through this podcast or on social media. Caitlin and Sophia engage in an in-depth discussion on PCOS, weight loss, working out, managing stress and more! This is part two of a two part series where they will continue the conversation and give life updates on what they have been doing to service their health, stress level, fertility and more! Caitlin explains why she wanted to lose some weight and what habits she implemented to do so! Be sure to have your notepads ready, as this episode is a goldmine of wisdom that you won't want to miss. Tune in to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to navigate your fertility journey with grace and clarity. Thank you to our Season 3 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount. The Prenatal Nutrition Library: FFF20 20% MyFertilityCloud: $25 off first appointment with link: https://bit.ly/Food-Freedom-Fertilitty Needed: FFF20 for 20% off your order with link: https://www.thisisneeded.com/discount/FFF20?rfsn=7726780.70156a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7726780.70156a You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility

Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 17min
Fertility Diagnosis Update: Sophia's Story Part 1
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin and Sophia give a life update which ends in a new fertility diagnosis for one of them! This episode is one you will definitely want to listen to if you have been following them throughout the years through this podcast or on social media. Caitlin and Sophia engage in an in-depth discussion on PCOS, endometriosis, managing stress, IBS, food intolerances and more. This is part one of a two part series where they will continue the conversation and give life updates on what they have been doing to service their health, stress level, fertility and more! Be sure to have your notepads ready, as this episode is a goldmine of wisdom that you won't want to miss. Tune in to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to navigate your fertility journey with grace and clarity. Thank you to our Season 3 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount. The Prenatal Nutrition Library: FFF20 20% MyFertilityCloud: $25 off first appointment with link: https://bit.ly/Food-Freedom-Fertilitty Needed: FFF20 for 20% off your order with link: https://www.thisisneeded.com/discount/FFF20?rfsn=7726780.70156a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7726780.70156a You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility

May 29, 2024 • 44min
Win Wednesday: weight loss, PCOS, blood sugar balance with Nicki
Welcome to a new segment under Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin Johnson and Sophia Pavia speak with Nicki L. on working with Caitlin to manage her PCOS symptoms. Nicki is a long time listener of the podcast and has her own unique fertility journey. A huge piece to her puzzle was managing her blood sugar, taking mindful walks to lower stress and working with Caitlin! Nicki's fertility story is unique because she was diagnosed with PCOS at 15. She is thankful to have been diagnosed so early in life because it helped give her the tools to be proactive. After numerous failed medicated cycles Nicki wanted to dive deeper into her fertility health. Nicki's story covers binge eating, failed medicated cycles, endurance running and more! If you would like to be featured on this new segment called Win Wednesday reach out to us through our website! Thank you to our Win Wednesday Sponsor Caraway. Be sure to use this link to get 10% off tour next order or type in FFF10 at checkout. You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility

May 27, 2024 • 57min
Parasites and Pregnancy with Macy Coleman
Welcome to a new segment under Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Sophia Pavia speaks with Macy Coleman on detoxing your body from parasites. Macy has been a registered dietitian for 5 years and specializes in many different populations, most recently women's health and pediatrics. She is dedicated to functional + integrative nutrition which means she focus on the whole body and root causes rather than just covering up symptoms. This episode has useful information on trying to conceive, working with Macy, finding the root cause of your infertility and more! Thank you to our Season 3 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount. The Prenatal Nutrition Library: FFF20 20% MyFertilityCloud: $25 off first appointment with link: https://bit.ly/Food-Freedom-Fertilitty Needed: FFF20 for 20% off your order with link: https://www.thisisneeded.com/discount/FFF20?rfsn=7726780.70156a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7726780.70156a You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility For more information on Macy head to her Instagram!

May 20, 2024 • 53min
Managing Toxin Exposure with Sophia Gushée
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin Johnson speaks with Sophia Gushee. Sophia is known as the Healthy home guru" and "clean-living guru" and has been described by Well+Good, the two-time Webby Award-winning website (The New York Times has described the Webby Award as the "Internet's highest honor"). With a successful former career in investment management, Sophia has become sought after for her expertise on practical nontoxic living. Sophia is a graduate of Brown University, and Columbia Business School. She is also a certified yoga teacher. Sophia and her husband live in NYC with their three children and dog, Lola. Detoxing your home doesn't need to be difficult. You can simply work on one thing at a time. For example swapping out your nonstick cookware, cleaning up your beauty products and not microwaving plastic tupperware. Sophia and Caitlin talk about ways to make the detoxing process stress free! Be sure to have your notepads ready, as this episode is a goldmine of wisdom that you won't want to miss. Tune in to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to navigate your fertility journey with grace and clarity. Thank you to our Season 3 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount. The Prenatal Nutrition Library: FFF20 20% MyFertilityCloud: $25 off first appointment with link: https://bit.ly/Food-Freedom-Fertilitty Needed: FFF20 for 20% off your order with link: https://www.thisisneeded.com/discount/FFF20?rfsn=7726780.70156a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7726780.70156a You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility For more information about Sophia or to buy her book head to her website.

May 13, 2024 • 1h
How Weight Loss Drugs Can Impact Your Fertility with Dr. Gary Levy
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin Johnson and Sophia Pavia speak with Dr. Gary Levy. Dr. Gary Levy is a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist and is the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of FertilityCloud, America's first and only comprehensive, fertility, telemedicine platform. Through FertilityCloud all evaluation and treatment for fertility can be done from the comfort of your home. Dr. Levy's has a primary focus on treatment of refractory infertility, Assisted Reproduction, Ovarian Stimulation, Endometriosis, and Uterine fibroids with an interest in patients with refractory pathology who have been treated previously, and unfortunately have not achieved the desired result. Dr. Levy takes pride in his detail oriented approach to fertility care, which results in success for the "difficult" patient. Caitlin, Sophia and Dr. Gary Levy speak about tpopular weight loss drugs and how it the pros and cons to taking them. They speak about IVF, endometriosis and so much more! Be sure to have your notepads ready, as this episode is a goldmine of wisdom that you won't want to miss. Tune in to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to navigate your fertility journey with grace and clarity. Thank you to our Season 3 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount. The Prenatal Nutrition Library: FFF20 20% MyFertilityCloud: $25 off first appointment with link: https://bit.ly/Food-Freedom-Fertilitty Needed: FFF20 for 20% off your order with link: https://www.thisisneeded.com/discount/FFF20?rfsn=7726780.70156a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7726780.70156a You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility

May 8, 2024 • 1h 11min
Win Wednesday: PCOS, lowering stress, and the right supplements helped Valerie conceive naturally
Welcome to a new segment under Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin Johnson and Sophia Pavia speak with Valerie Eugenio on working with Caitlin to conceive her daughter. Valerie is a long time listener of the podcast and has her own unique fertility journey. After battling with painful periods she went on birth control which made her have a cycle every few months. After getting off of birth control she noticed her periods were not coming so often and showing up about every 60 days. After binging the podcast and implementing tips from both Sophia and Caitlin her cycle got down to 40 days but she still was not getting that positive pregnancy test. After reaching out to Caitlin and taking her course, Valerie was able to successfully get pregnant and have a healthy baby! This episode has useful information on trying to conceive, working with Caitlin, taking a good quality prenatal and navigating the stress of pregnancy after struggling to conceive. It's an uplifting story you will want to hear! If you would like to be featured on this new segment called Win Wednesday reach out to us through our website! Thank you to our Win Wednesday Sponsor Caraway. Be sure to use this link to get 10% off tour next order or type in FFF10 at checkout. You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility

May 6, 2024 • 1h 21min
Nutrisense - Blood Sugar Regulation with Catherine Staffieri
Welcome to another episode of Food, Freedom, and Fertility. Host Caitlin and Sophia speak with Catherine Staffieri about the importance of blood sugar balance when trying to conceive. Catherine is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist currently working as a Nutrition Manager at Nutrisense, one of the fastest growing healthtech start-ups aimed to help anyone discover and reach their health potential. Catherine has counseled thousands of clients on their glucose scores reviewing over 750,000 hours of glucose data and recorded meals in the process while recommending nutritional adjustments to improve metabolic health. She holds a Masters in Nutrition Education from Columbia University and completed her undergrad work at the University of Pennsylvania. She enjoys cooking, spending time with her 3 kids, traveling and being active. Catherine's philosophy is that you're never too old to make changes in your life to better your mind, your body and your well being. This episode is one you will definitely want to listen to if you are wanting to track how the food in your body impacts your blood sugar levels throughout the day. Be sure to have your notepads ready, as this episode is a goldmine of wisdom that you won't want to miss. Tune in to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to navigate your fertility journey with grace and clarity. Thank you to our Season 3 Sponsors. Be sure to use the code on their site for a Food, Freedom and Fertility discount. The Prenatal Nutrition Library: FFF20 20% MyFertilityCloud: $25 off first appointment with link: https://bit.ly/Food-Freedom-Fertilitty Needed: FFF20 for 20% off your order with link: https://www.thisisneeded.com/discount/FFF20?rfsn=7726780.70156a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7726780.70156a You can find us on IG at FoodFreedomFertility


