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.comhttps://www.melissabuchan.com/discoverycallchartneo.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@vinesinfullbloom.comReady to improve your sex life and take it to the next level? Check out our courses: vinesinfullbloom.com/courses

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.comReady to improve your sex life and take it to the next level? Check out our courses: vinesinfullbloom.com/courses

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.comReady to improve your sex life and take it to the next level? Check out our courses: vinesinfullbloom.com/courses

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 SchoolHoly 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/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.comReady to improve your sex life and take it to the next level? Check out our courses: vinesinfullbloom.com/courses

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.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thealignedcycle/Work Aligned Guide: https://thealignedcycle.com/?page_id=463___________________________________ 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.comReady to improve your sex life and take it to the next level? Check out our courses: vinesinfullbloom.com/courses

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.comReady to improve your sex life and take it to the next level? Check out our courses: vinesinfullbloom.com/courses

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 at instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/ or email us at ellen@vinesinfullbloom.comReady to improve your sex life and take it to the next level? Check out our courses: vinesinfullbloom.com/courses

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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/1.    How regular are your cycles? Regular is anything in the range of about 23-35 days. Do you want to seek medical help for regulating your cycles?2.    Is cost a factor for choosing a method of Fertility Awareness?3.    How would you most like to chart? Paper charts, app on your phone, online charting, doesn’t matter, etc.4.    How committed are you to charting? Charting doesn’t take a long time, but some methods do require a bit more effort and/or time.5.    How much data would you like? Some methods are simple with just one sign charted and some offer multiple signs to crosscheck. End of Part 1___________________________________6.    Is your schedule similar day to day or different daily? For example, do you work shift work and often sleep and wake up at different times or do you typically wake up at the same time daily?7.    How do you feel about using technology with a Fertility Awareness Based Method? Some methods rely on your personal observations of biomarkers throughout your cycle, some rely on a monitor or thermometer to give objective data, and some are a combination of both. What would you say is your level of trust in your ability to observe your body signs (keep in mind instructors work with you to ensure you are confident in charting your signs)? What would you say your level of trust is in relying on some form of technology (monitor, thermometer, etc.) to give you data?8.    What is your short-term goal? What stage of life are you in right now (getting married soon, single and want to chart for knowledge, postpartum, perimenopause, etc.)?___________________________________ 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.comReady to improve your sex life and take it to the next level? Check out our courses: vinesinfullbloom.com/courses

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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/1.    How regular are your cycles? Regular is anything in the range of about 23-35 days. Do you want to seek medical help for regulating your cycles?2.    Is cost a factor for choosing a method of Fertility Awareness?3.    How would you most like to chart? Paper charts, app on your phone, online charting, doesn’t matter, etc.4.    How committed are you to charting? Charting doesn’t take a long time, but some methods do require a bit more effort and/or time.5.    How much data would you like? Some methods are simple with just one sign charted and some offer multiple signs to crosscheck. End of Part 1___________________________________6.    Is your schedule similar day to day or different daily? For example, do you work shift work and often sleep and wake up at different times or do you typically wake up at the same time daily?7.    How do you feel about using technology with a Fertility Awareness Based Method? Some methods rely on your personal observations of biomarkers throughout your cycle, some rely on a monitor or thermometer to give objective data, and some are a combination of both. What would you say is your level of trust in your ability to observe your body signs (keep in mind instructors work with you to ensure you are confident in charting your signs)? What would you say your level of trust is in relying on some form of technology (monitor, thermometer, etc.) to give you data?8.    What is your short-term goal? What stage of life are you in right now (getting married soon, single and want to chart for knowledge, postpartum, perimenopause, etc.)?___________________________________ 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.comReady to improve your sex life and take it to the next level? Check out our courses: vinesinfullbloom.com/courses

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.comCouple to Couple League: https://ccli.org/SymptoPro: https://www.symptopro.org/___________________________________ 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.comReady to improve your sex life and take it to the next level? Check out our courses: vinesinfullbloom.com/courses