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This week's guest is Kristyn Hodgdon. Kristyn is the Founder of The Fertility Tribe, a lifestyle brand redefining fertility, and empowering womxn with inspiring stories, a community of support, and expert resources to guide them on their unique journeys to motherhood. The Fertility Tribe has been featured on The Today Show, Today Parents, Motherly, Kind Body, and more. The Fertility Tribe Community consists primarily of women between the ages of 25-44, many of whom are trying--and struggling--to conceive, and a lot of them are actively going through fertility treatments such as IUI or IVF.In this episode Kristyn shares with us her own journey through infertility, what motherhood after infertility is like, what all women should know about the conceiving and the fertility process, along with so many valuable lessons and great resources.Contact Kristyn:hello@thefertilitytribe.comKristyn's Resources:- www.thefertilitytribe.com/community- www.thefertilitytribe.com- @thefertilitytribe on instagram and all other social channels- www.cofertility.com- www.fertilityiq.com- www.fertilityhelphub.com- Fertility Warriors Podcast________To receive 10% off your order of Electrolyte Balance Magnesium, use the code "THEVHIVE" at checkout on www.livepristine.com.________You can purchase The V Hive candle here:www.thevhive.com/merch________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I am joined by my dear friend, Lu Lu Padmore, the founder of the instagram account @thepelvicwarrior. She is the most beautiful soul, inside and out, and such a source of inspiration. She shares her 13+ year healing journey with pelvic pain and how she has learned to embrace the highs and lows of healing and to live in a state of self love and radical acceptance. She also discusses how meditation changed her life, why mental strength is the key to healing, and her experience navigating kids, a family, and a career throughout all of this!Contact Lu:instagram - @thepelvicwarrior________To receive 10% off your order of Electrolyte Balance Magnesium, use the code "THEVHIVE" at checkout on www.livepristine.com.________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The episode is with Dr. Peter Castillo, a dual board certified Urogynecologist based in Los Gatos, California. He provides SO much insight and education into chronic UTI's, bladder health, and identifying and treating the root cause. This episode was eye opening for me and I deeply believe it will be for you as well.Contact Dr. Castillowebsite - www.swanmd.cominstagram - @swanmedfacebook group - It's Not You It's Your Hormones: https://www.facebook.com/groups/647370309541411phone # - 925.905.9922________To receive 10% off your first order, use the code "Hannah10" at checkout on www.goodcleanlove.com________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The episode is with Lindsey Roberts, the founder of "Break Free From Chronic Pain", a virtual summit with a wide variety of incredible practitioners and speakers. Lindsey shares with us how she overcame a long battle with chronic migraines, which eventually led her to starting this summit so that she could help others heal as well. You can check out the summit here: https://www.mindbodykitchens.com/breakfreeLindsey's Recommended Resources:- Heal Your Body, Louise Hay- When the Body Says No, Gabor Mate- A Manual for Developing Humans, P.M.H. Atwater- The Biology of Belief, Dr. Bruce Lipton- Healing Trauma, Dr. Peter Levine- Psych-K.com (retraining the subconscious & getting out of a limited mindset programming)-flowhealingarts.org (somatic experiencing)- renatenovak.com (somatic experiencing)- unergi.com (body psychotherapy)________This episode is sponsored by Good Clean Love. To receive 10% off your first order, use the code "Hannah10" at checkout on www.goodcleanlove.com________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I am joined by Dan Buglio, a chronic pain coach who specializes in TMS and mind body medicine. We discuss SO many important, and truly life changing things, such as how you can teach your brain that you are safe, giving yourself permission to feel, to have emotions, and to be human, how to talk about your pain with others, how to be indifferent about your pain, rewire your brain, nervous system and immune system, and so much more.Contact Dan:website - www.painfreeyou.comfacebook - Pain Free You (private group)youtube - Pain Free You________Purchase a V Hive candle at www.thevhive.com/merch/hand-poured-soy-candle________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest is Trish Barillas, a life coach, author and creator of positive change. Her specialties are anxiety, break ups, and job advancements. She is also the author of A face of anxiety, a book that began on instagram and is now published.Some of the conversations we have in this episode include eliminating shame surrounding anxiety, getting comfortable accepting who you are, pushing aside the ego, and the many gifts that do come with having anxiety. Contact Trish:website - www.trishbarillas.comemail - info@trishbarillas.cominstagram - @tbarillasResources:- At First, We Make the Beast Beautiful: A New Story about Anxiety by Sarah Wilson- The Anti-Anxiety Workbook: Proven Strategies to Overcome Worry, Phobias, Panic, and Obsessions by Martin M Antony and Peter J. Norton________Purchase a V Hive candle at www.thevhive.com/merch/hand-poured-soy-candle________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest is Bojana Novakovic, a Yugoslavian born actress, currently living in New York. Bojona shares her 20+ year journey with endometriosis and chronic pain, and what it took to get to a place in her life where she is now fully thriving and living pain free. Bojona talks about shame, self-love, acceptance, mental health, relationships, sex and so much more. She's full of wisdom, insight, and uplifting messages. Contact Bojona:email - info@bojonanovak.cominstagram - @bojnovakResources:- Endo What Film- Heal Pelvic Pain by Amy Stein- What It’s Like To Live With Endometriosis: “I Was Told The Pain Was In My Head” - written by Bojona Novakovic on Refinery 29________Purchase a V Hive candle at www.thevhive.com/shop________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest is Tom Smith, the Co-Founder and CEO of Dadi, a male fertility services company. Tom discusses everything from why he started Dadi, to astounding statistics regarding male infertility (male fertility factor), and why both women and men need to be more education on this topic when it comes to family planning. Tom also gives great advice for women, as to how they can go about bringing this conversation up with their male partner. This episode is filled with such important information! Enjoy! Contact Tom:website - www.dadikit.comemail - tom@dadikit.cominstagram - @dadikit________Use the code "VHIVE" at checkout for $25 off your first Dadi Kit order on www.dadikit.com________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

AHHH!!! I can't believe this is the 100th episode!!! Thank you all so much for listening to The V Hive, supporting this content and sharing it with your friends, family, co-workers, colleagues and more. I'm eternally grateful and so beyond excited to share this episode with you. It begins with a short solo segment, where I discuss several important life updates, such as how I got off the medication Cymbalta this past summer, my decision to go back to school to become a therapist, and lastly, all about the most amazing candles The V Hive just launched!Following this.... my boyfriend Dylan makes a special guest appearance! I ask him a bunch of questions about our relationship and then we get into a listener Q&A, where he answers all of your questions.I hope you enjoy this episode and once again, thank you for listening!xoxoxo________You can purchase The V Hive candle here:https://www.thevhive.com/shop/hand-poured-soy-candle________If you want to get in touch with The V Hive, please send an e-mail to info@thevhive.com.________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest is Robyn McLean, the co-founder of The Hello Cup, The world’s most comfortable and high quality menstrual cup. We discuss all things period health, equity and sustainability. ________Contact Robyn:website - us.hellocup.comemail - hello@thehellocup.cominstagram - @thehellocup________If you want to get in touch with The V Hive, please send an e-mail to info@thevhive.com.________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest is Sophia Wallace, an American conceptual artist and photographer. She’s best known for her project "CLITERACY," which addresses citizenship and body sovereignty through the medium of text-based objects, unauthorized street installation, performance and sculptural forms.In this episode, Sophia shares SO much insight and wisdom into how we can learn about, embrace, understand and love our bodies (aka, our clitoris), how we can embrace pleasure fully (through our clitoris), and how we can educate those around us (about our clitoris).________Contact Sophia:website - www. sophiawallace.artinstagram - @sophiawallaceartistSophia's Resources:1) Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling GoodBook by Adrienne Maree Brown2) The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-LoveBook by Sonya Renee Taylor3) @thenapministry, Tricia Hersey________If you want to get in touch with The V Hive, please send an e-mail to info@thevhive.com.________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest is Dr. Justine Roper PT, DPT. She is a certified women’s pelvic specialist & pelvic floor therapist. She has dedicated her life to offering innovative ways to heal her patients’ bodies of pain and other dysfunction through alternative methods. From sexual dysfunction to pelvic pain, many of her patients are impacted by both physical ailments as well as mental health issues. In addition to being a clinician, she is also a speaker who dedicates her time to promoting education and enlightenment on mental health disorders and beginning a journey towards living a life of freedom after experiencing sexual trauma or abuse. She is the founder of InHer Physique Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy ,the only clinic that offers pelvic floor physical therapy services to all genders and ages, in the Florida Gulf Coast. She is also an adjunct professor at the University of West Florida.In this episode we discuss issues relating to disparities in healthcare amongst women of color, specifically pelvic pain conditions, and socio-emotional and socio-economic issues as it relates to women of color's healthcare. Justine also explains what trauma informed care is and gives insight and advice for both patients and practitioners. This is such an important episode covering healthcare issues and disparities that women across the world face, and that we all need to be informed, educated, and proactive about.________Contact Justine:www.inherphysique.com (Book free consultations and emails)@inherphysique on InstagramJustine's Resources:1) Health in Her Hue2) Black Women's Imperative3) CDC's Trauma Approach4) American College of OB/GYN (Provider Postpartum Toolkit)________If you want to get in touch with The V Hive, please send an e-mail to info@thevhive.com.________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest is Dr. Michael Krychman, a doctor of sexual medicine, a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist, and a clinical sexual counselor and author. Dr Krychman has devoted his career to helping patients and their partners overcome sexual health challenges and experience a higher quality of physical intimacy. Dr. Krychman is also a specialist in survivorship medicine and provides life coaching and care plans to optimize the health and wellness of patients with chronic diseases or cancer.In this episode we discuss causes of and treatments for pelvic pain in women, gender biases in medicine, how to "break up" with your doctor, the importance of sexual health to your overall general health, and so much more.________This episode is sponsored by Materna Medical, the creators of Milli, the first vaginal trainer with millimeter-by-millimeter adjustable sizing, built-in low and high vibration frequencies, silicone coating, and a transport-friendly and discreet charging case.Now, women of all ages can be empowered to overcome vaginal penetration difficulties in a comfortable, easy, and convenient way so that they can enjoy sexual activities and improve their intimate health.If you are interested in learning more about this product you can visit their website, www.milliforher.com and all V Hive listeners can receive $25 off their first Milli by using the code “VHIVE25” at checkout.________Contact Dr. Krychman:website: www.thesexualhealthcenter.comphone number: 949-764-9300________Become a Member of The V Hive:www.thevhive.com/memberships________If you want to get in touch with The V Hive, please send an e-mail to info@thevhive.com.________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest is Iman Hariri-kia, the Sex & Relationship Editor at Bustle, where she covers topics related to sex, relationships, identity, adolescence, and much more. In this episode, Iman helps us understand how we can get comfortable using our own voices to break taboos and eradicate stigmas surrounding sexual health. She gives us tangible advice as to how we can open up to people in our lives such as friends, family and partners about our wants, needs, opinions and desires. Last but not least, she shares valuable insight into the future of media as it pertains to sex and wellness.Iman's Recommended Resource:1) Ericka Hart, Sex Educator, @ihartericka2) Bustle Sex & Relationships Column, https://www.bustle.com/sex-and-relationshipsContact Iman:website: www.imanharirikia.cominstagram: www.instagram.com/imanharirikia________Become a Member of The V Hive:www.thevhive.com/memberships________If you want to get in touch with The V Hive, please send an e-mail to info@thevhive.com.________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This weeks guests Dr. Howard Schubiner, the founder and director of the Mind-Body Medicine Center at Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI. He is also a clinical professor of medicine at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Trained under Dr. John Sarno, Dr. Schubiner developed an innovative and effective program to help patients find relief from chronic pain. Dr. Schubiner is board certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine and has been listed as one of the Best Doctors in America by the Best Doctors website since 1996. Last but not least, he is the author of the book, “Unlearn Your Pain” and has conducted groundbreaking research in mind body medicine.Dr. Schubiner explains what mind body medicine is, how it relates to various forms and conditions of pelvic pain, and what we can do to heal. This is such an important episode that I hope you all enjoy.Dr. Schubiner's Recommended Resources:1) Alan Gordon, LCSW2) Pain Psychology Center, Los Angeles, CA3) Psychophysiological Disorders Association4)TMS Wiki5)This Might Hurt Documentary - https://bit.ly/39FJSxb6) Unlearn Your Pain by Dr. Howard Schubiner - receive $10 off of the $25 book by using the code 12gs484 on www.unlearnyourpain.comContact Dr. Schubiner:www.unlearnyourpain.com________Become a Member of The V Hive:www.thevhive.com/memberships________If you want to get in touch with The V Hive, please send an e-mail to info@thevhive.com.________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This weeks guest is Ian Kerner, a licensed psychotherapist and nationally recognized sexuality counselor who specializes in sex therapy, couples therapy and working with individuals on a range of relational issues. Ian is a New York times best selling author and frequently lectures on topics related to sex and relationships. Ian is quoted by Esther Perel as “one of the most recognizable voices in clinical sex therapy.” Ian's Recommended Resources:1) The Erotic Mind by Jack Morin2) Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski3) Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel4)Helen Fisher - Romantic LoveContact Ian:www.iankerner.com________All V Hive listeners can receive 10% off their first Quim purchase by using the code “VHIVE” at checkout on www.itsquim.com________If you want to get in touch with The V Hive, please send an e-mail to info@thevhive.com.________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This weeks guest is Gabby Bernstein! Gabby is a motivational Speaker and New York Times best selling author. In this episode she discusses her fertility journey, her hypnobirthing experience, the difficulties she went through with postpartum anxiety and depression and having TMS (and curing It), through the work of Dr. John Sarno and Nicole Sachs. She also gives many useful tools for navigating difficult times. Gabby's Recommended Resources:1) You Are the Guru - an Audible original by Gabby Bernstein2) Gabby's Anxiety Relief WorkshopContact Gabby:website - www.gabbybernstein.cominstagram - @gabbybernstein“The moment that we say there has to be a better way, we open an invisible door"- Gabby Bernstein________Become a Member of The V Hive:www.thevhive.com/memberships________If you want to get in touch with The V Hive, please send an e-mail to info@thevhive.com.________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This weeks guest is a Hanna Dylan, a Sacred Sexuality Coach. Hanna helps men and women have sexy, juicy and healthy relationships by helping them clear sexual shame, and heal from their past. In this episode we discuss all things self love, self pleasure, breaking free from your past, stepping into your power, speaking from your heart, and so much more. Hannas Recommended Resources:1) Pussy: A Reclamation, by Regena Thomashauer2) Orgasmic Enlightenment Podcast by Kim AnamiContact Hanna:@hanna_dylan_ on instagram________Become a Member of The V Hive:www.thevhive.com/memberships________If you want to get in touch with The V Hive, please send an e-mail to info@thevhive.com.________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This weeks guest is a Mariya Taher, the US Executive director and co-founder of Sahiyo, an internationally recognized, award-winning organization, to empower Asian communities to end female genital cutting ( FGC). Mariya has worked in the anti-gender violence field for over a decade including working on the issue of domestic violence within a number of organizations.In this episode we discuss what FGC is, why it's so prevalent, the importance of using our voicing for social change and how FGC is currently being combated.Mariyas Recommended Resources:1) sahiyo.com2) www.endfgmnetwork.orgContact info:info@sahiyo.com________Become a Member of The V Hive:www.thevhive.com/memberships________If you want to get in touch with The V Hive, please send an e-mail to info@thevhive.com.________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This weeks guest is a beautiful woman from Australlia who shares her healing journey with us and the large role that mind-body medicine played in it. From 10 out of 10 pain levels to becoming 95% better, her story is inspiring, inspirational and uplifting. Taylahs Recommended Resources:1) The Mind and Fitness Podcast by Eddy Lindenstein________Get 20% off your Let’s Get Checked order by going to www.trylgc.com/vhive and entering promo code “VHIVE” at checkout________Become a Member of The V Hive:www.thevhive.com/memberships________If you want to get in touch with The V Hive, please send an e-mail to info@thevhive.com.________Follow The V Hive:INSTAGRAM - @thevhiveTWITTER - @thevhive_FACEBOOK - @thevhivemediaWEBSITE - www.thevhive.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thevhive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.