In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Samantha Ess, naturopathic doctor and founder of Walk the Natural Path, to talk about the rise in infertility, the myths women have been told about their bodies, and what’s actually true when it comes to optimizing fertility.

We dive into:

• Why infertility rates are climbing worldwide

• The biggest misconceptions women are told about their cycles, hormones, and fertility

• How to recognize the early signs your body gives you (and why most women miss them)

• The gut-health and fertility connection

Whether you’re trying to conceive, navigating hormonal changes, or just curious about your body’s wisdom, this episode will give some tangible steps forward!

Where to find Dr. Sammie -- Website: https://www.walkthenaturalpath.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkthenaturalpath/

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@walkthenaturalpath

In this episode of The Female Blueprint I sit down with my dear friend Alida Brock, an incredible aesthetician, health coach, and the heart behind Flourish Wellness in Gilbert Arizona. Her story is one of resilience and refusing to follow the “rules” that never felt right. Alida shares her journey of losing her mother at 8 years old to breast cancer, growing up in the Mormon church without a motherly figure, and navigating PCOS and other health struggles in her teenage years to taking her health into her own hands, starting her own health and wellness business, all while raising two daughters.

We dive into how she overcame the lack of a motherhood “blueprint,” built a thriving career helping women with skin health, hormones, and holistic wellness, and learned to set boundaries to protect time with her family and little girls. Whether you’re a mom, entrepreneur, or woman facing your own health challenges, you’ll leave feeling seen, encouraged, and ready to write your own rules

If you’ve ever felt the tension between wanting to unplug with your family and the deep pull to build something impactful, this conversation will hit home. We get real about boundaries, balance (or the lack of it), and creating a life that actually works for the season you’re in.

Where to find Alida:

Connect with Alida → ⁠https://www.instagram.com/flourishwithalida/⁠

Flourish Wellness → ⁠https://www.flourishwellnessclub.com/⁠

We are reclaiming our blueprint, the unique, God-given design that guides your health, work, relationships, and identity.

Nobody hands you your blueprint at birth. You’re given puzzle pieces — your family’s beliefs, cultural norms, school, social expectations, and internet advice — and somewhere in that pile is the real you!

If you don’t actively participate in creating your life’s framework, you’ll end up living by someone else’s. And most of us, without even realizing it, already are...

In this episode, I walk you through 5 powerful steps for reclaiming your blueprint in real life:

1️⃣ Learn Intentionally — Filter out the noise and seek information relevant to your season of life. 2️⃣ Deeply Educate Yourself on Your Unique Body & Mind — Become your own best advocate by tuning in to your body’s rhythms, signals, and needs. 3️⃣ Advocate Boldly & Compassionately for Yourself — Set boundaries, speak up, and protect your energy, health, and time. 4️⃣ Ask Challenging Questions — The ones that open doors to real awakening, even if the answers aren’t immediate. 5️⃣ Create Space for Reflection — Slow down enough to process, course-correct, and evolve your blueprint over time.

If you take anything away from this episode, let it be this: Your blueprint isn’t a checklist or a race. It’s a lifelong process that evolves with you. Give yourself grace when it’s messy, and remember YOU get to choose what stays, what goes, and what you build next.

If this resonates, here’s what to do next:

1️⃣ Subscribe and rate this episode so you never miss another.

2️⃣ Share this with a woman in your life who needs to hear this message.

3️⃣ Connect with me on Instagram: ⁠⁠@femaleblueprintpodcast⁠⁠ for behind the scenes and free resources.

Other ways to connect:

- Main Website: ⁠⁠https://threesixtywellness.co⁠⁠

- Free Pelvic Floor Health Community: ⁠⁠https://threesixtywellness.co/pelvic-wellness-academy⁠⁠

- Instagram: ⁠⁠@thefemaleathletedoc⁠⁠

Your blueprint was never lost, it was always yours. Welcome home!