Fertility & Wholeness with Arianna /Optimize Fertility: Boost Your Pregnancy Chances, Stress-Free, Holistic Wellness

54 | 5 Things You Need to Know Before Reading It Starts With the Egg — So You Don’t Burn Out or Miss What Actually Matters

Hi Friend!
Thinking about reading It Starts With the Egg? Before you load up your cart with supplements or swap everything to glass, listen in.
In this episode, I’m breaking down what you need to know before diving in — so you don’t burn out, waste money, or miss what actually matters.
We’ll talk:✅ Why is your chart your best biofeedback✅ What the book doesn’t tell you about detox✅ The key difference between protocols & foundations✅ How to make it work with your season, not against it✅ And why doing it with your spouse is a game changer
This isn’t just about egg quality — it’s about your whole health and making informed, empowered decisions from the inside out.
👉 Ready to skip the overwhelm and start strong? Let’s go.
 
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💻 Want personal support on your journey? Work with me 1:1  https://calendly.com/fruitfulnwhole/discovery-call🎧 Share this episode with a friend who’s on the TTC journey 💛Listen to related episodes:19 | The Hidden Costs of Fertility Care: How to Advocate for Yourself and Avoid Common Pitfalls36 | The Weight Loss Advice No Doctor Will Give You: How to Overcome PCOS and Get Pregnant

53 The Fertility Cliff is a Myth: How to Improve Egg Quality After 35 (Without IVF)

Hi Sister, 
You’ve heard the warnings — that your fertility drops off a cliff after a certain age, and IVF is your only way forward. But what if that’s not the whole story? In this episode of Fertility and Wholeness with Arianna, we bust through one of the most fear-based narratives in women’s health. You’ll learn why egg quality is more dynamic than you’ve been led to believe, how the body was designed to heal, and what you can do to restore fertility naturally. If you’re tired of confusing lab numbers and quick-fix solutions, this episode offers clarity, hope, and a new way forward.
🧬 Topics Discussed
The truth behind the “fertility cliff” myth
Why egg quality is a symptom, not a sentence
Restorative strategies to support fertility over thirty-five
How nutrition, hormones, and stress impact egg health
What most clinics don’t tell you about IVF success rates
The 90–120 day egg maturation cycle (and how to support it)
Real client story: Natural conception after years of confusion
How restorative medicine works with your body, not against it
Charting insights using the Creighton Model
The difference between fertility awareness and artificial tech
📚 Resources Mentioned
Learn about NaProTechnology: https://naprotechnology.com/
Intro to the Creighton Model: https://creightonmodel.com/
Free Clarity Call with Arianna: https://calendly.com/fruitfulnwhole/discovery-call
🤝 Guest Info
No guest in this episode — just Arianna’s trusted voice, grounded in science, experience, and wholeness.
🌿 Connect with Arianna
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Email me  “RESET” to start your personalized fertility support journey:arianna@fruitfulnwhole.com

52 Two Pink Lines & a Thousand Questions: What to Do Right After a Positive Pregnancy Test

I Got a Positive Pregnancy Test… Now What?"You might be thinking, “I’m not even pregnant yet… should I be listening to this?” — and to that I say: yes, hermana. This is your moment to prepare in peace. Because my prayer is that every woman who listens will someday see those two lines.
Whether you're holding a positive test right now, or your period is late and you're already imagining your baby’s name… this episode will walk you through the most tender, confusing, and hopeful moments after a big fat positive (BFP).
This is more than “what to do next.” It’s about how to stay grounded, make informed decisions, and care for your whole self in those early, sacred days.
📌 Topics Discussed:
When is the best time to take a pregnancy test? (Hint: it's later than you think)
What a faint positive line really means
How to avoid the Google spiral after a BFP
What to expect from early ultrasounds — and what’s actually “normal”
Why some OBs wait till 8 weeks, but NaPro doctors don’t
Pregnancy symptoms to expect (and which are totally normal)
Practical mindset tools for staying sane in the wait
A tender surrender prayer for this sacred transition
How your chart and hormones influence next steps
Who to tell first (and why your husband’s reaction might surprise you)
💡 Resources Mentioned:
📓 Free Journal Prompts — Reflect + process early pregnancy emotions
🧎🏽‍♀️ Prayer Card — “Surrendering New Life to God”
🌿  Arianna’s top recommended prenatals (with affialiate link)Pure Encapusulation Nutrient 950 Magnesium Glycinate, Pro DHA NAC 
✅ First Trimester Checklist — What to do from Weeks 4–12
💔Feeling anxious, unsure, or even panicked after seeing a positive pregnancy test — especially after loss or infertility? You’re not alone. That swirl of emotion is real, and too often women walk it alone.
🌷Imagine if you could step into early pregnancy with clarity, peace, and confidence — supported by faith, science, and sisterhood. Imagine celebrating new life without confusion, second-guessing, or fear.
🌱That’s why I created this episode — and why I offer 1:1 fertility + early pregnancy coaching. You don’t have to figure this out on your own. Whether you’re waiting for a heartbeat or wondering if your hormone levels are okay — I’m here.🎧 Listen now📲 Email me  for personalized support: arianna@fruitfulnwhole.com💌 Or explore my coaching options at by booking a call here: https://calendly.com/fruitfulnwhole/discovery-call

51 7 Summer Mistakes Women Make While TTC (And How to Actually Relax Without Losing Your Window)

Can you really take a vacation from stress — without taking a vacation from your fertility goals?
In this episode of Fertility and Wholeness with Arianna, we're diving into the unseen pressure women carry while trying to conceive during summer — from ovulation calendars and travel meds, to TSA checks, missed labs, family comments, and the guilt of just wanting a break.
If you’ve ever delayed treatment for a trip, packed supplements in your beach bag, or skipped vacation altogether to prioritize your fertility window… this one’s for you.
🌿 You deserve rest and results — and today, we’re talking about how to hold both.
💬 Topics Discussed in This Episode:
The emotional toll of summer when you're TTC
Common mindset traps that sabotage rest during vacations
Navigating ovulation timing, travel plans, and induction meds
Real stories from clients: labs, TSA, and the wedding dress dilemma
How to reframe summer as supportive for your fertility, not a setback
What to say when relatives ask, “When are you having a baby?”
Why joy, leisure, and intentionality are not contradictions on this journey
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System
NaProTechnology Overview
Emotional Regulation Tools for the Fertility Journey (linked in upcoming email list)
👤 About Your Host:
Arianna Banuelos, FertilityCare Practitioner + Wholeness CoachFounder of Fertility and Wholeness, Arianna helps women navigate the physical, emotional, and spiritual layers of their fertility journey — combining science, mindset work, and restorative reproductive health education.She’s also a mom of 5, bilingual educator, podcast host, and Master Coach with The Woman School en Español.
📲 Connect with Arianna + More Support
💌 Email: arianna@fruitfulnwhole.com
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⏱ Book a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/fruitfulnwhole/creighton-model-system-hormonal-reset-session
🎥 TikTok: @Arifertilitycarecoach 

50 Is This Fertile Discharge… or Something Else? 5 Clues Your Body’s Trying to Tell You

What if the discharge you’re seeing isn’t fertile mucus, but a clue your body is begging you to notice?In this episode of Fertility & Wholeness with Arianna, we unpack one of the most misunderstood aspects of women's health: vaginal discharge. Whether you're trying to conceive, just getting started with body literacy, or deep into charting your cycle, this episode will help you tell the difference between fertile mucus and everything else. From pH balance to panty liners, we uncover subtle disruptors — and 5 natural ways to support your fertility from the inside out.
Topics Discussed:
The surprising truth about discharge that isn’t ovulation-related
How to recognize patterns that could signal hormonal imbalance or inflammation
What cervical ectropion is and why it matters for your charts
The role of vaginal pH in your fertility and health
How everyday habits — like panty liners — may be sabotaging your vaginal ecosystem
A real-life client story that changed everything with one tiny lifestyle tweak
5 holistic tips to support vaginal and reproductive health naturally
When to seek help and what questions to ask a practitioner
Resources Mentioned:
Creighton Model FertilityCare System
NaProTECHNOLOGY overview
High-quality probiotics: Look for brands with 50+ billion CFUs
Natural, unscented cotton underwear brands (e.g., Organic Basics, Pact)
Connect with Arianna:
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📒 Teach your teen with Arianna’s course on Outschool: “Know Your Flow for Teens”Email us: arianna@fruitfulnwhole.com
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49 5 Emotional Shifts to Survive the Two-Week Wait While TTC (Without Falling Apart Every Month)

The two-week wait can feel like emotional whiplash. One minute you’re full of hope. Next, you're bracing for disappointment.If you've ever spiraled between overanalyzing symptoms and googling "early pregnancy signs" for the 20th time, this episode is for you.
In today’s tender conversation, we explore how to care for your mental and emotional well-being while waiting to see if this cycle was the one.You'll learn 5 gentle but powerful heartset shifts you can begin practicing right now even if you've been TTC for a while and you're tired, discouraged, or afraid to hope again.
This is not just mindset coaching — it’s emotional scaffolding for a sacred, confusing, and often lonely space in a woman’s fertility journey.If you're looking for language to soothe your inner chaos and a way to process the letdown without shutting down, this episode will meet you there.Arianna soul-to-soul.
💬 Topics Discussed:
The emotional rollercoaster of the two-week wait
What makes this season especially hard for your mental health
Why journaling can be your most reliable support tool
The truth about hormone drops and emotional crashes
3 daily self-coaching scripts to anchor your thoughts
What to expect emotionally at each stage: newbie, middle journey, advanced
How to honor your grief without losing your rhythm
📚 Resources Mentioned:
Journal Prompt List for Fertility Waiting Seasons → Access to form here!Learn more about Creighton Model charting + coaching with Arianna →. https://calendly.com/fruitfulnwhole/discovery-call
🔗 Connect + Coaching:
Titok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fertility.wellnesswariJoin the Waitlist for 1:1 Fertility + Wholeness Mentorship → https://forms.gle/HDkxN2FDA6QNJRAJA

48 Still Not Pregnant? 7 Sneaky Mistakes Smart Women Make Without Realizing It

The Hidden Mistakes Women Make When Trying to Get Pregnant (And What to Do Instead)
Trying to conceive can feel like navigating a maze full of conflicting advice, frustration, and confusion. In this episode, I’m peeling back the layers on the subtle, often overlooked mistakes women make on their fertility journey — from over-supplementing and stress to poor sleep habits and even spiritual misalignment.
You’ll gain practical clarity and mindset shifts that go beyond trendy fixes. I’ll help you restore peace and confidence around what your body really needs to prepare naturally for conception. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start understanding your unique fertility story, this episode is for you.
Topics Discussed
Common fertility pitfalls that sabotage natural conception
The dangers of over-supplementation and why less can be more
How stress and poor sleep disrupt hormone balance
The role of mindset and emotional health in fertility
Spiritual alignment as a piece of holistic fertility care
Practical steps to restore your body’s readiness for pregnancy
The importance of informed cycle tracking and awareness
Resources Mentioned
The Creighton Model FertilityCare System
✨ Apply to Work with Arianna – Fertility & Wholeness Coaching: 
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Follow along on TikTok for my 28-Day Hormonal Reset Series — practical daily tips to support your body’s natural balance: https://www.tiktok.com/@fertility.wellnesswari Email us: arianna@fruitfulnwhole.com 

47 You Can Be Happy for Her — and Still Hurt: What Jealousy Is Really Trying to Tell You

When someone else’s pregnancy announcement feels like a gut punch, you’re not alone — and you’re not a bad person.This episode explores the emotional complexity of pregnancy jealousy and offers tools to help you move from shame into strength.
We’ll explore why these feelings show up, what they’re trying to tell you, and how you can respond with compassion instead of judgment.Whether you’re grieving a loss, navigating infertility, or just feeling behind, this episode is a reminder that your heartache has a place. You don’t have to harden. You can deepen.
Topics Discussed:
Why jealousy isn’t a sin — it’s a signal
The deeper meaning behind pregnancy envy
Real-life story of grief and emotional triggers
The difference between shame and self-awareness
Five practical tools for handling emotional landmines
How to feel envy without becoming an envious person
Why your timeline is not delayed — it’s divinely designed
Learning to hold space for others without betraying yourself
Boundaries, journaling, and surrender in the waiting season
Resources Mentioned:
📓 Metania Journal — my favorite tool for emotional processing (especially during fertility seasons)
🎯 Book your free Clarity Call for personalized support and next steps
💌 Connect via email: arianna@fruitfulnwhole.com
🎥 Watch clips + bonus content on TikTok
📸 Let’s walk together on Instagram
You are deeply loved. You are not behind.You’re becoming — and I’m honored to be in this with you. 💜

46 Stress Making You Infertile? How Adrenaline Hijacks Your Hormones & Ovulation with Diana Rave

Could stress be the hidden reason your hormones are misfiring?
In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Diana Rave—a certified health coach, cell biologist, and mom of three—who explains how chronic stress at the cellular level can delay ovulation, disrupt your cycle, and make conception more difficult.
We dive deep into how stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline send "danger" signals to your reproductive system, shutting down ovulation even when everything else looks “normal.” Diana brings both science and compassion, offering a refreshing, body-honoring path to healing your hormones and supporting fertility naturally.
🔍 TOPICS DISCUSSED
How stress hijacks your hormones and delays ovulation
The difference between stress you feel and stress your cells feel
What women get wrong about “doing all the right things” for fertility
The impact of under-eating, over-exercising, and obsessing over wellness
Why your body might not feel safe enough to conceive
Somatic + nutritional strategies to calm your biology
What Diana means by “doing less, but the right kind of less”
How women have restored ovulation by shifting their stress response
👩‍🔬 ABOUT DIANA RAVE
Diana Rave is a certified health and wellness coach, cell biologist, and mom of three who helps women lower stress at the cellular level. With over a decade of studying how hormones and biology intersect, she teaches women how to work with their bodies using strategic nutrition, mineral support, and somatic practices.
Her approach leads to better results with less overwhelm, because when stress goes down, the body becomes more responsive. Diana is the founder of Small Steps Health Coaching, where she helps women experience deep healing from the inside out.
Instagram: @small.steps.health.coaching
Website: www.smallstepshealthcoach.com
Feel Better—Start with These 7 Surprising Habits: Download Here
Contact: info@smallstepshealthcoach.com
Karen Hurd Episode: How beans can lower Stress Hormones 
📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED
Breath: The New Science of Lost Art
Fertility Checklist:  https://fruitful-and-whole-with-arianna.kit.com/b38e2c68fb
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This podcast does not replace the guidance of licensed medical professionals. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, especially before making any changes to your health routine or treatment plan.
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45 Not a Good IVF Candidate? Wait — Did Anyone Check This?

You were told your chances were low… maybe even impossible.But before you accept that label, ask yourself this: Did anyone look deeper?
In today’s episode, we explore what often gets missed in fertility assessments — from egg quality and inflammation to the emotional toll of being handed cold statistics. You’ll hear why IVF success rates don’t always reflect your body’s actual potential… and what one woman uncovered after being told she wasn’t a good candidate.
If you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused, or out of options, this episode is your invitation to think differently.
🧭 Topics Discussed
Why IVF success rates can be misleading (and what they don’t measure)
What actually impacts egg quality — and how it’s within your influence.
The overlooked labs, conditions, and lifestyle factors that matter most.
Why women are told to harvest eggs without treating root causes.
A real-life story of hope after being labeled “not a good candidate”
The emotional side of fertility statistics — and how to reclaim your voice.
What restorative reproductive care can offer that mainstream approaches don’t.
🎧 Want to Hear a Real-Life Story?
If this episode resonates, listen to : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fertility-wholeness-with-arianna-optimize-fertility/id1762898067?i=1000678388069In it, I talk with Maria Alonso about her experience being told she wasn’t a good candidate, and what changed when she started addressing the root causes instead.
🔗 Resources Mentioned
Book: It Starts With the Egg by Rebecca Fett 
Check the Guide: 28-Day Hormonal Reset
Let’s Talk: Not sure what your next step is? Book a free 15-minute clarity session with me here → https://calendly.com/fruitfulnwhole/15min
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Email me: Arianna@fruitfulnwhole.com