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Dr. Kela Smith

@drkelasmith

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Helping women solve their hormone puzzle 🧩
TTC | Fertility | Hormone Health
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Something new has been growing behind the scenes, and today I finally get to share it. 🎉

@growyourwellnessbusiness is officially here.

I created this because I know firsthand that being great at what you do and knowing how to build a successful business around it are two very different things.

I’m not a marketing guru. I’m a practitioner first who has built multiple successful businesses in the health and wellness space, and now I want to help other wellness professionals do the same.

Whether you’re starting your first business, trying to grow an existing practice, or looking for ways to expand your expertise, this is the new home for the education, tools, strategies, and resources I’m creating for you.

Build Your Business. Grow Your Practice. Expand Your Expertise.

And we’re just getting started.

👉 Visit the link in my bio to explore Grow Your Wellness Business and see what’s coming next.
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#healthcoach #wellnessbusiness #healthandwellness #wellnessentrepreneur #healthcarepractitioner by @drkelasmith

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2 months ago

Want to work with me…but you’re not ready to invest in personalized fertility support yet? 👀

You actually have a LOT of ways to get started with me for FREE. 💚

One of the biggest reasons I’ve created so much free education over the years is because I never want cost to be the reason someone can’t start learning more about their fertility.

You can:

🧩 Take my FREE Hormone Puzzle Assessment
🎙️ Listen to The Hormone Puzzle Podcast
💌 Join my FREE newsletter
💻 Attend one of my FREE monthly masterclasses
📖 Grab a copy of Solving Your Infertility Puzzle for a low-cost way to go even deeper

There is SO much you can start learning and implementing without ever becoming a private client.

But there may come a point when more information isn’t what you need.

👉You’ve listened to the podcasts.
👉You’ve researched.
👉You’ve changed your diet.
👉You’ve bought the supplements.
👉You’ve tracked your cycle.

And you’re still asking…

“But what am I missing?”🤷‍♀️

That’s where personalized support can make a difference.

My Deep Dive Fertility Assessment gives you an opportunity to have me look specifically at YOUR fertility puzzle -your history, symptoms, labs, previous treatments, lifestyle and what you’ve already tried -so we can identify where I think you should focus next. 🥳🙌

And right now, you can get started for just $59 (regularly $127).

Ready for me to take a look at your fertility puzzle?

👇 DM me the words DEEP DIVE and I’ll send you the link to get started.

Not ready for that yet? Save this post and pick one of the free resources to start with today. 🧩💚

#fertility #ttccommunity #infertility #fertilitysupport #ttcsupport by @drkelasmith

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2 months ago

As a thank you for finding my page, I want to gift you my free his-hers free fertility meal plan. 🥗📖

Inside, you will find delicious, nutrient- rich meals designed to help balance hormones, nourish your body, and optimize your fertility journey! 🥳😀

Whether, you’re just starting out or you’ve been trying for years, you’re trying naturally or pursuing IVF treatments this plan will put your body into the optimal state for conception. 🤰👩‍🍼

But there is something important to note here…

Nutrition is only one piece of your fertility puzzle. 🧩

If the fertility meal plan is just not enough, lets schedule a virtual appointment. Dm me to get on my calendar so I can hear your story and recommend the next best steps.

#infertility #fertilitysupport #getpregnant #infertility #femalefertility #malefertility #hormones #guthealth #detox #fertilitydiet #fertilitynutrition #fertilitydoctor #fertilitynaturopath #naturalmedcine #functionalmedicinedoctor by @drkelasmith

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a year ago

Somewhere along the fertility journey, it’s easy to lose sight of YOU. 💚

Between the doctor appointments, endless testing, tracking ovulation, and waiting for that positive pregnancy test, infertility can start to consume your entire identity.

But here’s what I want you to remember…

✨ You are more than your fertility struggles.
✨ Your worth is not defined by your ability to conceive.
✨ You deserve joy, connection, and peace RIGHT NOW—not just when you finally get pregnant.

On last week’s episode of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, I sat down with @anneclairelebihan to explore “Beyond the Physical: Reconnecting With Yourself on the Fertility Journey.”

We dive into the emotional side of infertility and why reconnecting with yourself is such an important part of navigating this journey.

Because while you’re working toward growing your family, you deserve to nurture the person you are today, too. 💕

🎧 Listen to the full episode of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast wherever you get your podcasts!

💬 Tell me in the comments: What’s one thing you do to reconnect with yourself when the fertility journey.

#fertility #infertility #fertilityjourney #fertilitymentalhealth #fertilitysupport by @drkelasmith

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✨ Beyond fertility treatments. ✨

Maybe you’ve done the tests. Taken the supplements. Tracked your cycle. Changed your diet. Asked all the questions.

👉Maybe you’ve tried naturally for months or years.
👉Maybe you’re navigating IVF or IUI.
👉Maybe you’ve experienced loss and are trying to find the courage to hope again.

And somewhere along the way, you’ve wondered…
“What else is possible?”

Not because you haven’t done enough. 💚

But because fertility is complex — and sometimes a different perspective can open new possibilities.

The Empowering Fertility Summit, hosted by @anneclairelebihan , brings together 25+ leading fertility experts for three days exploring fertility through the body, mind, nervous system, emotions, lifestyle, energy, and more.

You may discover something you haven’t explored before — a new insight, a missing piece, or simply a different way of seeing your next steps.

✨ Reconnect with hope, possibility & clarity for whatever comes next.

📅 October 20–22, 2026
🌍 FREE ✦ ONLINE ✦ GLOBAL
👉 Save your free spot — comment FERTILITY SUMMIT for a link to join.

#empoweringfertilitysummit #fertilityjourney #fertilitysupport #ttc #ttccommunity by @drkelasmith

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✨ Whether you’re navigating your own health journey or helping others with theirs, meet Dr. Kela Smith.

For our final spotlight on Dr. Kela, we’re sharing two ways to learn from her work! 💚

As founder of The Hormone Puzzle Society®, Dr. Kela helps women navigate fertility and hormone challenges with a whole-person approach informed by her own experience with infertility.

📖 For those on a fertility journey:
Her book, Solving Your Infertility Puzzle, explores the pieces of fertility and hormone wellness as well as helps readers feel more informed as they navigate their next steps. If you’re trying to conceive or looking to better understand how your overall health connects to fertility and the phases of a women’s life, this is a resource to explore.

🎤 For those building a health and wellness business:
Dr. Kela also helps coaches and practitioners reach more people with their expertise. After hosting virtual summits for over six years, she’s sharing her process inside the Virtual Summit Launch Lab, a three-day live training beginning October 20.

You’ll learn how to choose your summit topic, plan speaker outreach, and connect your event to your paid offers.

Find your next step:
📚 Explore the book: Comment BOOK
💻 Join the Virtual Summit Launch Lab: Comment LAB

Follow @drkelasmith for fertility and hormone education, and share this post with a friend who would love either resource! 🌿 by @drkelasmith

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5 days ago

Could your gut health be a missing piece of your fertility puzzle? 🧩💚

Here are 5 reasons to discuss gut testing with your practitioner while preparing for pregnancy:

1️⃣ Ongoing digestive symptoms. Bloating, diarrhea, constipation, or abdominal discomfort deserve attention.

2️⃣ Concerns about nutrient absorption. Digestive conditions can affect how your body absorbs the nutrients it needs for overall and reproductive health.

3️⃣ Possible intestinal inflammation. When appropriate, specific stool tests can help identify inflammation that needs further evaluation.

4️⃣ Suspected gut infections. Targeted testing can help identify certain infections so you can get the right treatment.

5️⃣ A more personalized plan. Understanding a diagnosed digestive issue can help guide nutrition and treatment, instead of adding supplements or restricting foods without a clear reason.

Your gut health still deserves a place in your preconception care. 🌱

Want to explore whether gut testing makes sense for you? Send me a DM with GUT.

#guthealth #fertilitysupport #fertilityjourney #unexplainedinfertility #fertilitytips by @drkelasmith

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7 days ago

🧩 So if an LH strip doesn’t confirm ovulation, what does?

If you’ve been struggling to conceive, knowing whether you’re actually ovulating can be an important piece of your fertility puzzle.

Here are 3 ways to help confirm ovulation:

🌡️ Basal Body Temperature (BBT): A sustained temperature rise after your fertile window can suggest ovulation has occurred.

🧪 Progesterone Blood Testing: A properly timed progesterone test, typically about 7 days before your expected period, can provide evidence that ovulation occurred.

💜 Urinary PdG Testing: PdG is a metabolite of progesterone. A sustained rise after your LH surge can provide additional evidence of ovulation.

Here’s the important part…

An LH surge tells us your body is preparing to ovulate, while progesterone and PdG help us understand what happened afterward.

And when you’re struggling with infertility, that distinction matters.

Because understanding your cycle is about more than just finding your fertile window. It’s about understanding your fertility. 💚

#ovulation #fertilityawareness #infertilitysupport #infertility #fertilityjourney by @drkelasmith

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8 days ago

A positive ovulation test does NOT mean you’ve ovulated!

I know you’ve been tracking your cycle, watching those test strips, and waiting for that positive result. But here’s something you need to know… 🤦🏻‍♀️

Ovulation predictor kits measure your LH surge, which signals that your body is preparing to ovulate. 👂

But an LH surge doesn’t guarantee that an egg was actually released!

This is especially important if you’re struggling with infertility, have irregular cycles, or suspect PCOS.

Your body can attempt to ovulate without successfully releasing an egg.

And if you’re relying on LH strips alone, you could be missing an important piece of your fertility puzzle. 🧩

Predicting ovulation and confirming ovulation are two very different things.

#ovulationtracking #InfertilityAwareness #fertilityjourney #tryingtoconceive #cycletracking by @drkelasmith

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9 days ago

What are hormones? Think of them as your body’s chemical messengers. 🧩

They help regulate your cycle, mood, energy, sleep, metabolism, and fertility—and they work together as pieces of your hormone puzzle.

Understanding your hormones is one step toward understanding your body. 💚

Follow @drkelasmith for more tips on women’s holistic health!

#hormonehealth #womensholistichealth #fertility #ttccommunity #functionalmedicine by @drkelasmith

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10 days ago

If you’ve been told your blood work is “normal” but you’re still struggling with unexplained infertility, it may be time to look deeper. 🔍

Standard blood work can give us valuable information, but it doesn’t always show us the full picture of what could be impacting your fertility.

Here are 5 functional lab tests I often recommend considering when we’re trying to uncover potential root causes:

🧩 1. DUTCH hormone testing — takes a deeper look at your hormones, hormone metabolites, cortisol patterns, and how your body is processing estrogen.

🧩 2. Gut microbiome analysis — helps us evaluate gut bacteria, inflammation, digestion, immune function, and other gut imbalances that may be influencing hormone and reproductive health.

🧩 3. Vaginal microbiome analysis — looks at the balance of protective and potentially disruptive bacteria within the vaginal microbiome, which can be an important piece of the fertility puzzle.

🧩 4. HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) — gives us insight into mineral patterns and relationships that can help us better understand nutrition, stress, and overall metabolic health.

🧩 5. DNA analysis — can uncover genetic variations that may influence areas like methylation, detoxification, inflammation, nutrient needs, and hormone metabolism.

Does everyone struggling with infertility need all 5 tests? No.

That’s exactly why personalized guidance matters.

If you’ve been told everything looks “normal” but you know there are still missing pieces to your fertility puzzle, book a Deep Dive Call with me. 🧩

We’ll look at your health and fertility history together, identify where we may need to dig deeper, and determine which next steps and functional testing may make the most sense for you.

💚 Comment DEEP DIVE and I’ll send you the details.

#fertility #ttccommunity #functionallabs #fertilitysupport #ttcsupport by @drkelasmith

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Your labs came back “normal”… but your cycles are unpredictable, you’re bloated after meals, you’re awake at 3 a.m., and you’re exhausted by midafternoon.

And you’re still trying to get pregnant. 💔

You deserve to have those symptoms heard and evaluated.

Before you add every supplement in this carousel to your cart, remember: similar symptoms can have different causes.

What makes sense for one person may not be appropriate for you—especially when you’re trying to conceive.

My approach starts with your story: your symptoms, cycle patterns, nutrition, sleep, health history, and previous results. From there, we discuss appropriate testing and build personalized support alongside your fertility care.

Every recommendation should have a purpose. You deserve to understand what you’re taking, why you’re taking it, and how we’ll assess whether it’s helping.

🧩 Comment LABS and I’ll send you the link to schedule a Deep Dive call. We’ll review your fertility puzzle together and discuss your next steps.

💚 Save this as a reminder to seek personalized guidance before adding another supplement.

#fertilitysupport #tryingtoconceive #irregularcycles #functionallabtesting #infertility by @drkelasmith

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