8. Beyond Band-Aids: Root-Cause Women’s Health and PCOS with Haley of Truth & Fertility Podcast

Written By Emma Goff

Today I’m joined by Haley Yeager, FertilityCare Practitioner (Creighton), certified SymptoPro instructor, wife, and mom of three, for a grounded, hopeful conversation about PCOS, charting, and what real women’s health looks like.

Haley shares how her teen years with irregular cycles led to a PCOS diagnosis, why restorative reproductive medicine changed everything, and how charting gave her answers the pill never could. We also dive into the practical differences between Creighton and sympto-thermal charting, safe apps to use (and which settings to turn off), and how to raise body-literate kids from the start.

Whether you’re navigating your own cycle concerns, parenting littles, or just curious about how fertility awareness can support real health, this episode is packed with encouragement and practical insights.

What You’ll Learn

  • The difference between band-aid fixes and root-cause care for cycle irregularities

  • Haley’s story of navigating PCOS, healing, and finding restorative treatment

  • Creighton vs. sympto-thermal methods: strengths, nuances, and why the best method is the one you’ll actually use

  • Why beginners should learn on paper first, and which apps respect your data privacy

  • Gentle ways to teach kids body literacy and use accurate words early

  • Lifestyle shifts that support ovulation, balance hormones, and reduce PCOS symptoms

Listen to the Episode



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About Haley

Haley is a not-born-but-raised Arizonian, wife and mother to three, and a trained FertilityCare Practitioner in the Creighton Model System as well as a certified SymptoPro instructor. As a late teen, she sought real solutions for irregular cycles and, in partnership with a restorative OB-GYN, used charting to address PCOS. She’s passionate about women’s health, informed consent, and teaching the kind of medicine that aims to heal. Haley teaches Creighton virtually and hosts the Truth & Fertility Podcast.



Disclaimer

This podcast is educational and not medical advice. If you’re experiencing cycle irregularities or significant pain, seek care from a clinician trained in restorative reproductive medicine.

Emma Goff
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