Journals with Joey: Recent Episodes
Joey Begent
Wherever you are in life’s journey, this supportive community for women will help encourage & inspire you to grow. Join Joey each week as she deep dives into honest conversations on topics on fertility, health, relationships, motherhood and starting a business - nothing is off limits. It’s kinda like having a best friend in your ears. Joey is a Registered Nurse, Natural Fertility Educator, small biz owner, wife and mother who is passionate about inspiring women to have better wellbeing.
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There’s nothing quite like the rollercoaster ride of the two-week wait. It’s that time of the month where hope mingles with anxiety and doubt. In this month’s episode we explore five powerful tools to help you thrive during this emotionally charged phase of your fertility journey. From crafting self-care rituals to embracing empowering affirmations, let these practical strategies bring you peace, hope, and strength. Get ready to transform your two-week wait experience today!
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Reference Article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-44097-3
Waiting for your period to show up can cause a rollercoaster of emotions, especially when you're hoping for a BFP. So what causes late periods, and how can you regain control of your menstrual cycle?
In this practical episode we'll dive into the reasons for late periods, uncover tools to predict them, and equip you with stress-reducing tips for a smoother fertility journey. Get ready to say goodbye to uncertainty and hello to empowerment!
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Want to learn how to reliably track your cycles to predict & confirm ovulation to work out the best time to conceive each cycle? You'll love Natural Fertility Academy, the ultimate online course for women trying to conceive. Sign up to the waitlist so you can get notified when it launches as spots will be limited >> https://signup.joeybegent.com/waitlist
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In this episode, we're shining a spotlight on a common yet often misunderstood occurrence – bleeding between periods, also known as intermenstrual bleeding. Have you ever experienced unexpected bleeding outside of your usual period? If so, you're not alone. Join me as I debunk myths, explore causes, and provide insights into its significance when it comes to trying to conceive. Learn how tracking your menstrual cycle can empower you to optimise your fertility. Let's shed light on this common occurrence and equip you with the knowledge to navigate your fertility journey with confidence. 🌟 Sign up to the Natural Fertility Academy online course waitlist here 🌟
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Are you currently on the pill and planning to come off to start trying for a baby soon? Or perhaps you have already stopped taking your oral contraceptive? If the answer is yes then this episode is for you! Take the guess work out of wondering what to expect and how long your fertility will take to return. In this episode I'll answer some common questions like: when will I get my period, will it affect my fertility, how long will it take to get pregnant?
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https://academic.oup.com/humrep/article/25/suppl_1/i37/590628?login=false
Join me for this month’s episode as I talk about at-home fertility and pregnancy tests. We’ll cover how they work, some common misconceptions, things to look out for, as well as my experience with something called the hook effect! If you’re currently trying to get pregnant or about to start trying, you don’t want to miss this episode!
Sign up to the Natural Fertility Academy course waitlist here: https://joeybegent.ck.page/natural-fertility-academy-waitlist
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If you want to learn more about your menstrual cycle, this episode is for you!Joey chats about menstrual health, the menstrual cycle and a great way to keep track of your menstrual wellness.Trying to get pregnant? Download the free pdf guide “3 Things to Know When Trying to Conceive” here: https://joeybegent.ck.page/3-things-to-know-when-trying-to-conceiveYou’ll also want to sign up for the course waitlist for the Natural Fertility Academy here: https://joeybegent.ck.page/3-things-to-know-when-trying-to-conceiveReference Links:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8098749/#__ffn_sectitlehttps://www.bmj.com/content/321/7271/1259https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542229/#_NBK542229_pubdet_https://www.jabfm.org/content/22/2/147https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/260156/9780999203705-eng.pdf?sequence=1https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.321.7271.1259https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ogc.2014.10.003https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546686/https://doi.org/10.1210/er.2006-0022https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2012.06095.xhttps://doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6909.2006.00051.xBillings, E., & Westmore, A. (2011). The Billings Method (9th ed.). Melbourne: Anne O'Donovan Pty Ltd.
This episode is a little different from the usual. Join Joey for a guided relaxation meditation to help release tension from your body and unwind after a busy week!———————————————————————Download the meditation here so you can keep it handy on your phone: https://bit.ly/3ZtjMa5
This week we’re diving into motivation, what it is, how we lose it and 5 ways to boost it. We’ll chat about revisiting goals, exercise, the importance of resting, listening to music and being kind to yourself.———————————————————————Connect with me on Instagram @joeybegent @journalswithjoey———————————————————————Help me to help more people just like you! Please rate and review me over on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/journals-with-joey/id1663232596 ———————————————————————Article References: https://www.health.gov.au/topics/physical-activity-and-exercise/physical-activity-and-exercise-guidelines-for-all-australians/for-adults-18-to-64-yearshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378512217308563https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5928534/#__ffn_sectitle
To celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary, my hubby Josh joins me for this episode. We open up about how we met, our marriage highlights & 5 things we’ve learned to help grow a loving, happy & strong relationship over the last 10 years. Our marriage is far from perfect but we hope you find encouragement for your own relationship through this episode.———————————————————————Help me to help more people just like you! Please rate and review me over on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/journals-with-joey/id1663232596
In this week’s episode I tell the second part of my fertility story and how I found out there was a second cause for my miscarriages. We’ll talk about natural killer cells and how I got pregnant naturally despite the odds!Please help me spread awareness about miscarriage and natural killer cells by sharing this episode. It would mean so much if you could screenshot this episode to share on social media and tag @journalswithjoey @joeyebegentHelp me to help more people just like you! Please rate and review me over on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/journals-with-joey/id1663232596Sign up to the Conceive Quickly online course waitlist here: https://mailchi.mp/75df5d57ed63/v8mrcgxivwYou’ll be the first to know when it opens!Article References:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29236432/
In this episode I share the struggles of our fertility journey with recurrent miscarriages and finding out I have something called a Balanced Translocation. Listen to find out more.Please help me spread awareness about miscarriage and Balanced Translocations by sharing this episode. It would mean so much if you could screenshot this episode to share on social media and tag @journalswithjoey @joeyebegentFor miscarriage support in Australia, here are some of the available services:https://www.sands.org.au/https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/https://www.bearsofhope.org.au/https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/Help us to help more people just like you! Please click here to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journals-with-joey/id1663232596Article References:https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-022-04482-9https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2018/july/recurrent-pregnancy-losshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC558686/
Download the free guided meditation track I created for you here: https://bit.ly/3ZtjMa5With all the overwhelm and chaos that has gone on globally in the last couple of years we could all do with a little more calm in our lives. In this episode we dive into 2 practices backed by research that have proven to reduce anxiety and stress levels. I have been trying them in my own life and have noticed a difference. I hope you will find them helpful in creating more calmness in your life too!Article References:https://globalizationandhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12992-020-00589-whttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6305886/https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/1809754https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08980101211015818
Welcome to the very first episode of the Journals with Joey podcast! In this episode you’ll get to learn more about your new gal pal Joey and discover what her podcast is all about. Connect with Joey on Instagram @journalswithjoey_Get your New Year’s freebie here: https://bit.ly/3IqfjyI