Can endometriosis symptoms be reversed without surgery? Find out in my latest interview with Katie Edmonds, author of Heal Endo: An Anti-Inflammatory Approach to Healing From Endometriosis, and The 4-Week Endometriosis Diet Plan. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Join the waiting list to be notified when registration opens again! Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! 📚 If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here!  Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!

When is the best time to start teaching fertility awareness to your clients? Find out in today’s episode with Chloe! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join our next round starting October 22nd!!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! 📚 If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here!  Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!

If you’ve wondered why so many medical providers are biased against fertility awareness we get into it in today’s episode with Emmy Poole! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join our next round starting October 22nd!!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! 📚 If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here!  Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!

If you’ve thought about teaching fertility awareness to your daughters you’re not alone! Today Marisa and I delve into this important topic on the podcast. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join our next round starting October 22nd!!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! 📚 If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here!  Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!

Today we dive into a study that measured how many women could accurately identify ovulation in their cycle — and no, it wasn’t on day 14! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join our next round starting October 22nd!!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! 📚 If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here!  Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!

Find out how Karmen overcame her PCOS symptoms without hormonal birth control or Metformin in today’s episode! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join our next round starting October 22nd!!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! 📚 If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here!  Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!

In today’s episode Dr. Josephine Razon, DPT shares how she eliminated her menstrual migranes with our FAMM protocols! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join our next round starting October 22nd!!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! 📚 If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here!  Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!

Are you and your clients having sex at the right time? Are there better ways to optimize your chances of conceiving? Find out in today’s episode! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! 📚 If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here!  Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!

Are certain sports more likely to disrupt the menstrual cycle? Find out in today’s FAMM Research Series episode! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! 📚 If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here!  Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!

How effective are fertility awareness-based methods? What does the research say? Find out in today’s episode! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! 📚 If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here!  Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!

Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! 📚 If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here!  Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!

Today I’m delving into what the research has to say about using cervical mucus to improve your chances of conceiving! This is the first episode in my brand new FAMM Research series where I take a deep dive into interesting research studies to showcase the legitimacy of modern fertility awareness-based methods. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! 📚 If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here!  Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!

Whether your hormone balance is off, you don’t have enough energy to get through the day,  or you can’t lose that excess weight optimizing your metabolism is essential to turning it around! Lara Briden joins me today to discuss her new book Metabolism Repair for Women. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! 📚 If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here!  Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!

Join me for a deep dive into cervical mucus today! Do you know which type of CM is most fertile? Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new bookThis episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! 📚 If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here!  Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!

You have questions about BBT charting and I have answers! Today I answer your top questions about charting your basal body temperature!  Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! 📚 If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here!  Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!  

Are wearable BBT thermometers more accurate than oral temperature taking? Find out in today’s FAMM Research Series! Follow this link to view the full show notes page!   This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class! Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here.

Are teenage girls getting their periods earlier than their mothers? What does the research say about it? Find out in today’s new FAMM research series episode! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join us in July for our next class! Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here.   

Does stress affect your chances of conception? A recent research study examined this question, and we cover it in-depth in today’s episode! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join us in July for our next class! Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here.

Find out how Michelle overcame her heavy and painful periods by implementing the FAMM process in today’s episode! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join us in July for our next class! Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here.

Today’s episode focuses on perimenopause ~ the 10 years before menopause! You’re going to love our conversation because it may be the first time you’ve ever heard anyone speak positively about this normal transition phase! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join us in July for our next class! Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here.

If you or your clients have struggled with PMS symptoms, you’ll love today’s episode with Isobel. Find out how cycle charting helped her overcome her disruptive symptoms and ultimately achieve hormone balance. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join us in July for our next class! Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here.   

When did you first discover fertility awareness? Have you ever wondered why so few women’s health professionals are adequately informed about cycle charting? Find out in today’s interview with Amanda Borucki! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join us in July for our next class! Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here.

How often do you skip breakfast? Is intermittent fasting a good idea? In today’s FAMM Research Series episode, we dive into what the research has to say about it! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join us in July for our next class! Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here.

How often do women actually ovulate on day 14? Is the menstrual cycle always 28 days? Today I’m diving into a study that answers these questions from a massive data set — so we can put these myths to rest once and for all! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join us in July for our next class! Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here.

In today’s episode, we talk all about egg donation. How common is it? Why are so many couples choosing it? And at what point should it be a consideration?   Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join us in July for our next class! Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here.

Follow this link  to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join the waiting list for our next round!!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here.   

I could have called today’s episode: “Listen to this before starting your IVF journey!” My guest Tasha shares her take on what IVF doctors get wrong in the IVF process, and what you should do instead. Follow this link  to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join the waiting list for our next round!!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here.   

What are the best ways to optimize egg quality? Why is egg quality so important for fertility? What makes the egg cell different from all other cells in our body? Find out in today’s episode!  Want to nerd out even more about egg quality and get the full story? Grab a copy of Real Food for Fertility! You’ll find a deep dive into this topic in Chapter 10.  Follow this link  to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join the waiting list for our next round!!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here.

As a follow-up to last week’s response to the recent Washington Post article, I dive into the topic of birth control side effects! In a brand new FAMM Research Series episode, I share a study that examines the characteristics of women who “complain” about pill-related side effects…   Follow this link  to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join the waiting list for our next round!!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here.   

Houston we have a problem! The current sperm guidelines don’t provide us with optimal values for natural conception. Instead, they provide a low bar below which further medicfal support is most likely required. Tune in for the full story!   Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program!  Use this link to join the waiting list for our next round!!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here.   

It’s here! Part 3 of my hormonal contraceptives and fertility series. Find out how HCs impact fertility, and more specifically your time to pregnancy in today’s FAMM Research Series episode. Follow this link to view the full show notes page!   This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join the waiting list for our next round!!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here.

Today I share episode #2 in my 3-part series about hormonal contraceptives and fertility! How does hormonal birth control impact your ovaries? Find out in today’s newest FAMM Research Series episode! Follow this link  to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program!  Use this link  to join the waiting list for our next round!!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Today’s episode is also sponsored by Lisa’s books!  The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. Real Food for Fertility. Grab your copy here. 

Today’s episode is the first in my 3-part series about hormonal contraceptives and fertility! How does hormonal birth control impact the menstrual cycle? Find out in today’s newest FAMM Research Series episode.   Follow this link  to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to apply now! We start on February 27th!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Today’s episode is also sponsored by Lisa’s books!    The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.  Real Food for Fertility. Grab your copy here.

What is the best nutritional strategy to optimize fertility? Join Lily and I in a brand new episode where we share our top strategies for supporting fertility with a special focus on PCOS from our new book Real Food For Fertility!    Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to apply now! We start on February 27th!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Today’s episode is also sponsored by Lisa’s books!    The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.    Real Food for Fertility. Grab your copy here.   

Exciting news to share! My newest book drops today! I co-authored Real Food For Fertility  with Lily Nichols, and she joins me today for a special tell-all episode! We share the behind the scenes of how this book came about. You definitely won’t want to miss it. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program!  Use this link to apply now! We start on February 27th!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook?  It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Today’s episode is also sponsored by Lisa’s books!    The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.    Real Food for Fertility. Grab your copy here.   

Today’s episode is all about hormonal migraines! Tune in to find out how to reduce or eliminate them for good. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to apply now! We start on February 27th!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.   

Find out how to enhance your sexual experience by improving the communication with your partner with Amy Baldwin & April Lampert of the Shameless Sex podcast. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to apply now! We start on February 27th!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.   

Should you be using charting apps for birth control? In today’s FAMM research series I dive into a study that examines this question! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to apply now! We start on February 27th!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

Can vitamin D slow fibroid growth? In today’s FAMM Research Series episode, I’m delving into what the research has to say about it! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to apply now! We start on February 27th!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? t is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

Are AMH values fixed? Does low AMH mean you won’t be able to conceive naturally? Can you make changes to improve your numbers? Does vitamin D affect AMH levels? Tune into today’s FAMM research series episode for the answers to these questions and more! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to apply now! We start on February13th!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

How much sex is necessary for conception? Should you have sex every day?  Every other day? Multiple times per day? Find out in today’s FAMM Research Series episode! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Join us for our next class in February 2024! Use this link to apply now!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.   

Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to apply now!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

In today’s episode, Brooke shares the impact of exercise on her cycle, and how her experience in FAMM has affected her client work. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program!  Use this link to apply now!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.   

What is the best way to identify your fertile window? Should you use ovulation test strips? Find out in today’s episode! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to apply now!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.

Having trouble finding a healthcare practitioner who will support you? Tune into today’s episode for the low-down on finding the right provider! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join the waiting list!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!

Today’s episode is all about restorative medicine — the best possible ‘marriage’ of fertility awareness and allopathic medicine with Dr. Marguerite Duane. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join the waiting list!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join the waiting list!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

How do you choose the right endo surgeon? In today’s episode you’ll learn exactly what you need to know before considering endometriosis surgery for either treatment or diagnostic purposes!  Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join the waiting list!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

Can cycle charting help you estimate your due date? Is it equivalent (or superior) to ultrasound dating? Join Lisa in today’s brand new FAMM Research Series episode to learn about a fascinating study that answers this question! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program!  Use this link to join the waiting list!  Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook.  The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

In today’s episode Lisa shares her interview with Allison Yarrow — all about the pitfalls of our medicalized birth system. She shares her personal experience of birth and how it lead her to write her new book, Birth Control! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program!  Use this link to join the waiting list!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

Today I share the honest truth about using fertility awareness for birth control! Why does fertility awareness fail for some women but work for others?  Find out what you need to know to make it work for you — the stuff no one talks about. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! program! > Registration is officially open for the next round of my Fertility Awareness Mastery group coaching program! Classes begin on October 31st. Follow this link to apply now!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

Today Lisa’s client Serrita shares her experience trying to conceive, and we discuss different ways to boost progesterone and optimize her chances of conception with fertility awareness! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! program! > Registration is officially open for the next round of my Fertility Awareness Mastery group coaching program program! Classes begin on October 31st. Follow this link to apply now!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

In today’s episode Alayna shares her 15+ year journey on hormonal contraceptives, and what prompted her to transition to using fertility awareness for birth control. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE!  Registration is officially open for the next round of my Fertility Awareness Mastery group coaching program! Classes begin on October 31st. Follow this link to apply now!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

The fear is real! Today Nadia shares why she came off hormonal contraceptives, and how she overcame the fear of using fertility awareness for birth control. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! Registration is officially open for the next round of my Fertility Awareness Mastery group coaching program program! Classes begin on October 31st. Follow this link to apply now!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

How does digestion impact fertility? In today’s episode, past FAMM graduate Nora Debora joins us to expand upon this important connection. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM! Registration is officially open for the next round of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship. Classes begin on October 4th. Follow this link to apply now!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

How long does it really take to get an endometriosis diagnosis? In today’s episode FAMM participant Dr. Tina Krupczak joins me to share her 20+ year journey to getting an endometriosis diagnosis. Find out how her personal journey inspired her to incorporate fertility awareness into her clinical nutrition practice. Follow this link  to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM! program! > Registration is officially open for the next round of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! > Classes begin on October 4th. Follow this link to apply now!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook?  It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

Does the pill cause depression? In today’s episode, FAMM practitioner Nikki Zavitz joins me to talk about her experience transitioning off the pill and how that lead her to make a shift in her business towards fertility awareness! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM! Registration is officially open for the next round of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Classes begin on October 4th. Follow this link to apply now!

When should we consider period pain ‘normal’? When is it problematic? Join me for an interview with Samantha Avnet. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM! Registration is officially open for the next round of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Classes begin on October 4th. Follow this link to apply now! Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.

How much do doctors really know about PCOS? Why does it take 2 or more years for many women to get a diagnosis? Not to mention the countless women who are either undiagnosed or misdiagnosed? Join me in today’s brand new FAMM Research Series episode as we go through this eye-opening study together!  Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM! Registration is officially open for the next round of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Classes start on October 4th. Follow this link to apply now! 

Why do so many with endometriosis go undiagnosed? In today’s episode FAMM practitioner Brittany Cornish shares her experience with endometriosis, and shares useful insights for not only getting an accurate diagnosis, but what to consider when seeking treatment. Follow this link to view the full show notes page!   Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM! Registration is officially open for the next round of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship. Classes begin on October 4th. Follow this link to apply now!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

What do you do when you start bleeding between periods and it won’t stop? Lilliana shares her personal journey healing from an abnormal bleeding episode that lasted several months. Discover how the her experience in the FAMM program helped both personally and professionally! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM! Registration is officially open for the next round of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Classes begin on October 4th. Follow this link to apply now!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

Can running a marathon cause you to lose your period? Join me for a fascinating conversation with FAMM practitioner Haley Smith as she shares how her period was impacted by her training schedule. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM! Registration is officially open for the next round of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship. Classes begin on October 4th. Follow this link to apply now!

Is “unexplained infertility” really unexplained? Tune into my latest interview with Marc Sklar, the ‘Fertility Expert’ as we delve into the real reasons behind ‘unexplained’ infertility. Follow this link to view the full show notes page!   Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM! Registration is officially open for the next round of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Classes begin on October 4th. Follow this link  to apply now!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

What are the most common side effects of the pill? Find out in today’s podcast episode with pharmacist Ross Pelton. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM! Registration is officially open for the next round of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Classes begin on October 4th. Follow this link to apply now! Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

How should we be talking to young women about the pill? How should we be approaching the birth control conversation with the younger generation? Today I’m sharing an interview with Dr. Elizabeth Kissling! We take a deep into feminism, the pill, and the creative marketing techniques that continue to drive this muitl-billion dollar industry.  Follow this link to view the full show notes page!   Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM! Registration is officially open for the next round of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship! Classes begin on October 4th. Follow this link to apply now!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.

Why do 50% of women stop taking the pill the first year they use it? Why are so many women dissatisfied with hormonal contraceptives (HCs)? Join me in today’s brand new FAMM Research Series episode to discover the most common reasons women come off HCs! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join the waiting list!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.

Is it anti-feminist to talk about the side effects of hormonal birth control? Holly-Grigg Spall, author of Sweetening The Pill, and driving force behind The Business of Birth Control joins us to share how the film came about. We also get into the politics and feminist viewpoints of criticizing the pill. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook.  The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

Does caffeine consumption affect the menstrual cycle? Join me in today’s brand new FAMM Research Episode to learn more about the impact of caffeine on sleep, hormones, fertility, and the menstrual cycle! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program!  Use this link to join the waiting list!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.   

Why do so many women still have thyroid symptoms even when their lab results are “normal”? Find out in today’s episode with Dr. Eric Balcavage and Dr. Kelly Halderman.   Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

Does the pill cause painful sex? It certainly can. Today is a follow-up to last week’s episode about the sexual side effects of hormonal birth control. I am sharing a replay of a past episode with Madeline. She shares her experience with pill-induced vulvodynia, and what finally worked to alleviate her symptoms.  Follow this link  to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

Does the pill shrink the clitoris and vulvar tissue?!? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Join me in today’s brand new FAMM Research Episode for a deep dive into sexual side effects of hormonal birth control. Follow this link  to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program!  Use this link to join the waiting list!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook?  It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!

Is this normal? Join Dr. Brighten and I as we explore strategies for getting your doctor to listen to you and help you when you’re having symptoms! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook?  It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here  to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

Find out what would happen if men experienced the exact same side effects from hormonal birth control that women experience every single day in today’s podcast episode. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join the waiting list!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here  to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

Find out how to screen for male fertility issues in today’s episode with Professor Thinus Kruger!   Follow this link  to view the full show notes page!   Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

Why is male fertility declining at such an alarming rate? Find out in today’s episode with Joe Whittaker. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here  to join now!

Follow this link  to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  We start on May 9th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now!   Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.

Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program! We start on May 9th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now!  Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.

Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program! We start on May 9th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now!   Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.

If you’ve ever been told you have low AMH, or diminished ovarian reserve, today’s episode is a must-listen! Amanda reached out to me to share the results of a series of AMH tests she did during her first year off birth control, and the results are fascinating! Tune in to discover how hormonal contraceptives impact ovarian reserve parameters, and why you should be thinking about coming off the pill sooner than you think if you’re planning to start trying for a baby! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program! We start on May 4th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Amandas menstrual cycle and her contraceptive history  What lead Amanda to where she is now What symptoms did Amanda have when she was on the pill  Side effects Amanda experience after coming off the pill What was Amanda's rationale for going off and on the pill Link between birth control and HPV Amanda's cycle pattern when she would come off the pill Who is at a greater risk of not getting their period back regularly after coming off birth control Amanda's experience coming off the pill when trying to conceive  FSH: One month off birth control: 20.03 mIU/mL ("you're going to need donor eggs") Three months off birth control: 12.12 mIU/mL Nine months off birth control: 8.70 mIU/mL Thirteen months off birth control: 5.90 mIU/mL (better than average even for a much younger woman) AMH: One month off birth control: 0.13 ng/mL (practically undetectable) Three months off birth control: 0.30 ng/mL Nine months off birth control: 0.60 ng/mL Twelve months off birth control: 1.25 ng/mL (high enough to qualify for *free* IVF in Russia) Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 393 | PMS & Low Progesterone | Preconception Planning | Nora DeBora [On-Air Client Session] FFP 358 | Navigating the Post-Pill Transition Phase | Lisa & Liz FFP 260 | How Early Should You Start Planning For Pregnancy? | Meghan Telpner FFP 242 | Planning for Pregnancy | What You Need To Know! | Lisa | Fertility Friday Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Today’s interview about HA is fascinating. Find out why getting your period is only the start of the journey for women with HA! You can find out more about Dani and Holly (including their full bios) in these recent podcast episodes: [FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 396 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Having a Baby During Covid Times | Dani Sheriff [FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 441 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Holly Leever, L.Ac Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2024!  Use this link to join the waiting list for next year’s program! Topics discussed in today's episode: Dani's personal history with HA and what she does  Holly's personal history with HA and what she focuses on for work Conventional ways that HA is addressed How to recover your relationship with food after you get your period back How do we set up women to come into a sustainable pattern  Importance on focusing on both pictures even if women are trying to get their period back just to get pregnant Strategies on how to get your period back in a healthy way What approach makes sense to Holly due to her personal experience  Connect with Dani: You can connect with Dani on her website, email, Facebook and Instagram. Connect with Holly: You can connect with Holly on her website, Facebook, Instagram and Podcast. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 429 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | PCOS/HA Replay Series | Dr. Nicola Rinaldi, PhD FFP 425 | PCOS or HA? | What Is The Difference? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 371 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea & The Menstrual Cycle | Cynthia Donovan FFP 353 | Myths & Facts About Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Dani Sheriff Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Is the pill really 99.4% effective? In today’s FAMM Research Series episode we go through the study where this statistic comes from, and find out if FAM is really that effective! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2024!  Use this link to join the waiting list for next year’s program! Topics discussed in today's episode: How the study shows the high degree of efficacy in fertility awareness method  The strategy to make this method highly effective What steps need to be taken to make the fertility awareness method successful What was the studies sample size  How did they identify the fertile days in the pre ovulatory stage  What are the pre and post ovulatory check rules  What were the results of the study  What was the rate of success  Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The effectiveness of a fertility awareness based method to avoid pregnancy in relation to a couple’s sexual behaviour during the fertile time: a prospective longitudinal study The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 362 | How Effective Are Fertility Awareness-Based Methods Really? | Dr. Marguerite Duane [On-Air Client Session] FFP 309 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control | Lisa & Freya [On-Air Client Session] FFP 253 | Does Fertility Awareness Really Work? | Sarrah & Lisa FFP 158 | How Effective is Fertility Awareness? | The Marquette Method | Dr. Mary Lee Barron, PhD Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Does the pill alter our sexual preferences? In today’s FAMM Research Series episode, I’m sharing a research study that asks the question: does the pill interfere with your choice of partner? If you’ve heard of the infamous “T-Shirt studies” then you know exactly what we’ll be getting into today! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2024!  Use this link to join the waiting list for next year’s program! Topics discussed in today's episode: Does the pill effect our choice of partner  Does coming off the pill alter how we view our choice of mate The different ways this study has been looked at and viewed How someone smells effects how we select mates How the fertile windows effects how women perceive their partner or mate Studies that test men and the difference of attraction to women based on the women's fertile window How women on the pill tend to choose their partners Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Does the contraceptive pill alter mate choice in humans? The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 405 | Getting Your Partner On Board With Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 297 | This is Your Brain on Birth Control | Dr. Sarah Hill, PhD. FFP 295 | The IUD, The Pill, and Important Side Effects You Should Know About | Pill Reality Series | Katherine & Lisa FFP 255 | Is Questioning The Pill Anti Feminist? | Beyond The Pill | Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

In today’s FAMM Research Series episode, I’m sharing a research study that looks at the impact of under-eating on the menstrual cycle and your reproductive hormones! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2024!  Use this link to join the waiting list for next year’s program! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: How calorie restriction and exercise effect the menstrual cycle Who the study focuses their research on  How the study group was broken up  What the study measured What the difference was between the two different study groups What were the different outcomes based on the different study groups  How the menstrual cycle was effected in both study groups How were the women's estrogen level and hormone production effected during the study  How could these potential hormonal changes show up in women's cycle for those not charting Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Estrogen and progesterone exposure is reduced in response to energy deficiency in women aged 25–40 years The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 457 | Under-eating, Weight Loss, & Your Cycle | Kaely McDevitt FFP 370 | Eat More, Exercise Less, and Loose Weight? | A Women-Centred Approach To Weight Loss | Kitty Blomfield FFP 155 | The Impact of Under-Eating on Your Fertility & Your Cycles | Lily Nichols FFP 028 | Carbohydrate Restriction for Weight Loss | Insulin Sensitivity and PCOS | Franziska Spritzler Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Rose Constantine Smith is a Registered AFN Nutritionist specializing in women’s health. Using nutrition, lifestyle and now menstrual cycle charting Rose supports women to meet their health goals whilst helping them to understand and appreciate their bodies beyond their physical appearance. She works with women of all ages with issues including menstrual health, digestion, preparing for pregnancy, supporting energy, postnatal recovery and health post-menopause. Now with her knowledge of fertility awareness which helped her through her own journey where she was left with very little support after the birth of her daughter, she is on a mission to provide women with the information and support they deserve to navigate their health and hormones smoothly throughout their life. Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2024!  Use this link to join the waiting list for next year’s program! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Topics discussed in today's episode: Rule that dieticians play in their clients weight loss What inspired Rose to jump into nutrition and women's health Summary of Rose's professional training on weight loss Difference between the training on weight loss between men and women The main strategy Rose focuses on right out of training The complexity of weight loss and competing goals Situations that make sense to focus on weight loss for an extended timeframe How under eating effects the menstrual cycle Rose's personal experience with weight loss and her menstrual cycle Connect with Rose: You can connect with Rose on her Instagram, email and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 457 | Under-eating, Weight Loss, & Your Cycle | Kaely McDevitt [FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 439 | The Pill & Gall Bladder Disease | Charting Through HA | Rose Constantine Smith FFP 370 | Eat More, Exercise Less, and Loose Weight? | A Women-Centred Approach To Weight Loss | Kitty Blomfield FFP 155 | The Impact of Under-Eating on Your Fertility & Your Cycles | Lily Nichols Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Kaely McDevitt is a Registered Dietitian specializing in women's health. She owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their client's overcome hormone and digestive issues through personalized nutrition. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women's health firsthand, Kaely is passionate about empowering women to take the driver's seat over their health and wellbeing. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here  to grab your copy today! Topics discussed in today's episode: How weight loss and fertility goals go together How Kaely got into women's health space and her specific area of focus What Kaely did that worked post birth control syndrome that may have been different based on her training What are things Kaely is seeing related to burn out and how it relates to hormones How the way women view food has changed over the years How to manage a woman whose goal is weight loss but also wants to conceive What do we need to establish a healthy metabolism Why undereating and having a healthy menstrual cycle do not go hand in hand Connect with Kaely: You can connect with Kaely on her Instagram, Blog and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 370 | Eat More, Exercise Less, and Loose Weight? | A Women-Centred Approach To Weight Loss | Kitty Blomfield FFP 281 | Intermittent Fasting, Keto Diets, and Why Women Should Approach it Differently | Shawn Mynar FFP 155 | The Impact of Under-Eating on Your Fertility & Your Cycles | Lily Nichols FFP 028 | Carbohydrate Restriction for Weight Loss | Insulin Sensitivity and PCOS | Franziska Spritzler Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

In today’s FAMM Research Series episode, I’m delving into a review that focuses on migraines in women. Find out why women are 3x more likely to experience migraines compared to men, and why our migraines tend to be more severe. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2024!  Use this link to join the waiting list for next year’s program!  Topics discussed in today's episode: Women are more effected by migraines than men Migraines are related to hormones The onsite of migraines coincide with a women's first period  Women often experience a reduction in migraines after menopause More than 50% of migraines occur around female menstrual cycle  Menstrual migraines typically begin 2 days before menstruation Difference between pre-menstrual headache and a menstrual migraine Conventional way migraines are addressed Lisa's approach to reducing cyclical migraines What are the steps in balancing hormones Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Migraine in Women The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 455 | Migraines & Your Menstrual Cycle | Dr. Meg Mill FFP 383 | Boosting Low Progesterone | Short Luteal Phase | PMS | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 351 | Using The Menstrual Cycle As A Vital Sign | Nora Pope FFP 308 | How Does Stress Impact The Menstrual Cycle? | Lisa | Fertility Friday Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Dr. Meg Mill is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, bestselling author, podcast host and speaker. In her virtual Functional Medicine practice, she works with patients worldwide to heal the root cause of their health struggles through advanced diagnostic testing and personalized support. With her two decades of clinical experience in conventional and functional medicine, she can help people improve their health naturally while still understanding and respecting conventional practice protocols. She has been seen on Fox News Channel, ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN and in Reader's Digest, Health Magazine, and has appeared on many podcasts. In her podcast A Little Bit Healthier she discusses simple things you can add to your life every day to live a healthier, more fulfilled life. Meg is particularly passionate about helping people end headaches and migraines, increase energy and restore mental clarity without drugs or overwhelming protocols with her proven E.A.T. Method. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Dr. Megs professional career What prompted Dr. Meg to focus on her area of study Difference between conventional and functional medicine What is the common reason for migraines What are the side effects of a migraine What the difference is between a migraine and headache? The different types of migraines and headaches How do migraines relate to the timing of the menstrual cycle  Why do some people get headaches and others do not Connect with Dr. Meg Mill: You can connect with Dr. Meg Mill on her Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Podcast and on her website. Resources mentioned: Free Gift: 8 Step Guide to Say Goodbye to Headaches Naturally Hormone Symptom Checklist: Discover & Fix Your Hormonal Imbalances Live Group Program Head Strong The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 368 | Why Your Doctor Isn’t Helping You With Your Period Problems | Aviva Romm, MD FFP 308 | How Does Stress Impact The Menstrual Cycle? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 198 | The Balance Plan for Healthy Cycles | Angelique Panagos FFP 155 | The Impact of Under-Eating on Your Fertility & Your Cycles | Lily Nichols Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

In today’s FAMM Research Series episode, I’m delving into a study that explores the link between iodine, fertility, and pregnancy. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2024!  Use this link to join the waiting list for next year’s program! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is iodine and its role in thyroid harmone Facts about iodine  Explores length between iodide and fertility Insight on the importance of iodine in reproductive function Why iodine is one of the most controversial nutrients  Background on the research study How the measured the fertile window  Results of the study  The link between iodine deficient participants and the length it took to conceive Iodine deficiency is not rare  Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Delayed conception in women with low-urinary iodine concentrations: a population-based prospective cohort study Iodine | By Dr. David Brownstein The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 378 | Iodine, Ovarian Cysts, Fibrocystic Breasts, & Thyroid Disorders | Summer Replay Series | Dr. Jorge Flechas  FFP 377 | Thyroid Health, Fertility, and Iodine | Summer Replay Series | Dr. David Brownstein | Dr. Denis Wilson FFP 176 | The Role of Iodine in Women’s Health | Ovarian Cysts, Fibrocystic Breasts & Thyroid Disorders | Dr. Jorge Flechas FFP 124 | Thyroid Health & Fertility, Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | Iodine & Thyroid Function | Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome | Dr. David Brownstein, MD | Dr. Denis Wilson, MD Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

In today’s FAMM Research Series episode, I’m delving into what the research has to say about the role of vitamin D and fibroid growth. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2024!  Use this link to join the waiting list for next year’s program! Topics discussed in today's episode: What are uterine fibroids Important facts about fibroids  Common issues and symptoms associated with fibroids Lisa's personal experience with fibroids How Vitamin D effected uterine fibroids in the study How did the study choose women in the study How the study administered the Vitamin D The results of the study Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Effect of oral consumption of vitamin D on uterine fibroids: A randomized clinical trial The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 452 | A Medical Doctor’s Perspective on Uterine Fibroids | Dr. Camille Hammond, MD FFP 450 | Fibroids & The IUD | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Augustina FFP 227 | Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals, Fibroids, and Epigenetics | Dr. Tiffany Katz, Ph.D. FFP 136 | Endometriosis, PCOS & Fibroids | Surgical Techniques That Preserve Fertility | NaPro Technology | Dr. Kyle Beiter FFP 017 | Natural Treatment for Unexplained Infertility | Treating Endometriosis and Fibroids | Dr Shawna Darou, ND Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Today I’m sharing an interview with Dr. Camille Hammond to give you a medical doctor’s perspective on fibroids. Camille T.C. Hammond, MD, MPH is the CEO of the Tinina Q. Cade Foundation. She is an expert on infertility education, advocacy and support. She has been published in the peer reviewed scientific literature and in newspapers and magazines. She and her work have been featured on television, news and testified to legislators on Capitol Hill about infertility related legislation. She has also served as a keynote speaker and presented at scientific conferences and other programs. Through her work at the Tinina Q. Cade Foundation, she has hosted hundreds of education conferences for families sharing about different ways to become a parent and overcome infertility. Dr. Hammond is the author of several books, including The Guud Book: About Infertility, and The Guud Book about Faith and Fertility. She is also the owner of the publishing house Guud Books about Tough Topics. After an extraordinary medical journey gave Camille and her husband Jason, two boys and a girl, the couple decided to give back and help others still going through infertility. They started the Tinina Q Cade Foundation which, to date, has awarded 92 families with grants of up to $10,000. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Topics discussed in today's episode: What prompted Dr. Camille to go into medicine and specialize in women's health  What inspired Dr. Camille to create the Cade Foundation What are fibroids and how can they impact pregnancy Why are black women more prone to fibroids What are the common symptoms of fibroids How fibroids can relate to pain What flags should women be paying attention to in order to detect fibroids Connect with Dr. Camille Hammond: You can connect with Dr. Camille Hammond on her Instagram, Facebook, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Guud Book: About Infertility The Guud Book about Faith and Fertility Tinina Q Cade Foundation The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 450 | Fibroids & The IUD | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Augustina FFP 227 | Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals, Fibroids, and Epigenetics | Dr. Tiffany Katz, Ph.D. FFP 136 | Endometriosis, PCOS & Fibroids | Surgical Techniques That Preserve Fertility | NaPro Technology | Dr. Kyle Beiter FFP 017 | Natural Treatment for Unexplained Infertility | Treating Endometriosis and Fibroids | Dr Shawna Darou, ND Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Today I’m delving into what the research has to say about using cervical mucus to improve your chances of conceiving! This is the first episode in my brand new FAMM Research series where I take a deep dive into interesting research studies to showcase the legitimacy of modern fertility awareness-based methods. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2024!  Use this link to join the waiting list for next year’s program! Topics discussed in today's episode: Overview of the Cervical Mucus secretions on the day of intercourse study What is the Billings Method What the study tells us The correlation between what we observe in our mucus and what happens in our body around our cycle Different types of mucus What occurs in the pre-ovulation and ovulation phase How to use mucus to determine the best marker of timing to increase conception Cervical Mucus is key to fertility Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Cervical mucus secretions on the day of intercourse: an accurate marker of highly fertile days The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 415 | Answering Your Top Questions About Cervical Mucus | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 367 | Stress, Cervical Mucus, & The Menstrual Cycle | Lisa & Brittany FFP 191 | Cervical Health & Fertility Awareness Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 168 | Timing Sex For Conception & Optimizing Cervical Mucus Production | Ashlee & Lisa Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Today I’m sharing a brand new pill reality series episode about the hormonal IUD and fibroids. Unfortunately in Augustina’s case, having an IUD placed worsened her fibroids. Tune into today’s episode to find out what happened. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Topics discussed in today's episode: What Augustina's early menstrual cycle was like and how that led her to contraceptives What her IUD insertion was like and what happened after insertion What are fibroids and how they affect women How Augustina's heavy bleeding affects her and health The changes in Augustina's fibroids post homornal IUD How Augustina has recovered post surgery Connect with Augustina: You can connect with Augustina on her Instagram and on her website. Resources mentioned: FFP 356 | Bleeding Disorders in Women | Heavy Bleeding | Menorrhagia | Dr. Fiona Bethea & Jhon Velasco The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 290 | The Pill, The Hormonal IUD, and Pulmonary Embolisms | Lisa & Kat FFP 227 | Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals, Fibroids, and Epigenetics | Dr. Tiffany Katz, Ph.D. FFP 161 | Are IUDs Safer Than The Pill? | Hormonal IUDs vs Copper IUDs | Dr. Steve Gangemi FFP 136 | Endometriosis, PCOS & Fibroids | Surgical Techniques That Preserve Fertility | NaPro Technology | Dr. Kyle Beiter FFP 017 | Natural Treatment for Unexplained Infertility | Treating Endometriosis and Fibroids | Dr Shawna Darou, ND Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!  

After birthing 3 babies at home, today I’m sharing the top 4 lessons that I learned from the birth of my daughter this summer! Today’s episode is sponsored by Tempdrop. Tempdrop makes fertility awareness accessible to all women - even if you don’t have regular cycles or sleeping patterns. Save 10% when you use code FertilityFriday  at check out! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2023!  Early-bird registration is officially open for next year’s class of 2023. Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: How helpful it is to prepare meals for postpartum life before giving birth The specific foods and nutrients Lisa likes to include in her meals to help with healing and recovery How beneficial it is to have support for you postpartum The differences in all 3 of Lisa's home births How her daughters labor differed from her previous 2 births How it's important to remember you cannot plan for everything that will happen during birth The importance of taking care of yourself post birth Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Doing It At Home Podcast Episode The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 133 | Preparing for Pregnancy and Childbirth Naturally | Mama Natural (Genevieve Howland) FFP 125 | Bonus Episode | All About Baby Sleep | Fostering Good Sleep Habits Early | What You’re Not Thinking About When You’re Pregnant | Dana Obleman FFP 118 | All About Breastfeeding | Why it Might Not Be As Easy As You Think To Breastfeed Your Baby After Birth | Myths and Facts About Breastfeeding | Lori J Isenstadt, IBCLC FFP 117 | What do Midwives Do? | Is it Safe to Have Babies at Home? | Midwifery Care in Canada | Candice Syme R.M. Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

You have questions about BBT charting and I have answers! Today I answer your top questions about charting your basal body temperature! Today’s episode is sponsored by Tempdrop. Tempdrop makes fertility awareness accessible to all women - even if you don’t have regular cycles or sleeping patterns. Save 10% when you use code FertilityFriday  at check out! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2023!  Early-bird registration is officially open for next year’s class of 2023. Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is BBT Why do some practitioners avoid the BBT method What kind of thermometer does Lisa recommend What is a normal preovulatory and post ovulatory temperature Does BBT help predict ovulation What to do if your temperatures are erratic  What happens if your temperature rises and falls What if you don't measure your temperature at the same time every day Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 432 | Charting With Irregular Cycles | Maria & Lisa BONUS | All About Postpartum Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 382 | Are Your Temperatures Too Low? | Low BBT | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 258 | BBT Charting | Top 10 Questions About Basal Body Temperature Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode Whitney shares her experience using fertility awareness to track her cycles, and incorporating fertility awareness into her professional practice! Whitney Tucker is a diversely-educated movement trainer and practitioner that utilizes yoga, Pilates, and various modalities of athletic training to support people in their physical journeys. She is founder of Embodied Potential® and creator of Sync To Thrive®, which supports hormonal literacy for women. As an educator, she draws from experiences as a professional dancer, certified life coach, public school teacher, and birth worker (birth doula/placenta encapsulator). Throughout her education, she has performed multiple cadaver dissections with Gil Hedley, publishing of articles in peer journals on training techniques and movement as a healing modality, and presented at Congress on Research in Dance on her movement work with prostituted women. As a volunteer, Ms. Tucker has focused on reproductive justice with The Doula Project (2011-2015), services for homeless women and children through Hearts Of Gold (2017-2018). She lives in Mexico with her husband, has two dogs (Ava and Pelon) and is mother to her first amazing baby Onyx. Today’s episode is sponsored by Tempdrop. Tempdrop makes fertility awareness accessible to all women - even if you don’t have regular cycles or sleeping patterns. Save 10% when you use code FertilityFriday  at check out! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2023!  Early-bird registration is officially open for next year’s class of 2023. Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Whitney's menstrual cycle and contraceptive history When did Whitney decide to include FAM into her practice Whitney's personal experience with a medical abortion Whitney's experience with reproductive health issues Symptoms Whitney experiences with the Mirena What is infradian rhythm and how Whitney incorporated it into her practice Connect with Whitney: You can connect with Whitney on her Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 199 | Fertility Law | Assisted Reproductive Technology | Sara Cohen FFP 121 | Fertility Awareness Method | Reproductive Justice | Association of Fertility Awareness Professionals | Ilene Richman [On-Air Client Session] FFP 115 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Infertility | Vegetarian Diet & Fertility | Aarathi & Lisa FFP 109 | The Reality of Aging & Fertility | IVF & Assisted Reproductive Technology | The Future of Fertility Treatments | Dr. Marjorie Dixon Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode we deal with the difficult topic of pregnancy loss. Rebekah shares many important insights about dealing with loss at different stages of pregnancy. Rebekah Mustaleski is a Certified Professional Midwife with Roots & Wings Midwifery in Knoxville, TN, where Rebekah promotes evidence-based maternity care for families seeking an out of hospital delivery. She is working to improve maternal outcomes during the childbearing year and to promote a sustainable business model for midwifery practices across the country. Rebekah is owner and woman-in-charge of Roots & Wings Midwifery and the Maternal Compression Director for Motif Medical. Outside of work, she loves to read, drink coffee, and have all sorts of adventures with her 4 kids, 3 cats, 2 dogs, and 10 chickens. Today’s episode is sponsored by Tempdrop. Tempdrop makes fertility awareness accessible to all women - even if you don’t have regular cycles or sleeping patterns. Save 10% when you use code FertilityFriday  at check out! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2023!  Early-bird registration is officially open for next year’s class of 2023. Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! [powerpress] Topics discussed in today's episode: Rebekah's menstrual cycle history What lead Rebekah to Fertility Awareness Method into her practice How common miscarriages are among women Why pregnancy loss is not often talked about What can we pregnancy when miscarriages happen early Different stages of pregnancy loss How to deal with pregnancy loss and miscarriages Connect with Rebekah: You can connect with Rebekah on her Facebook, Instagram and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 386 | Fertility Challenges & Recurrent Miscarriage | Gluten Intolerance, Celiac & Fertility | Justine Bold FFP 375 | MTHFR, Folic Acid, Fertility, and Miscarriage | Summer Replay Series | Diane Keddy FFP 324 | Overcoming Fertility Challenges  |  Overcoming Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss & Stillbirth | Christine McAlister FFP 102 | Abortion, Menstrual Extraction | Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, Still Birth | Molly Dutton-Kenny Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Today I’m answering your top questions about postpartum charting! Tune in to discover the best strategies for charting your cycles after you’ve had a baby! Today’s episode is sponsored by Tempdrop. Tempdrop makes fertility awareness accessible to all women - even if you don’t have regular cycles or sleeping patterns. Save 10% when you use code FertilityFriday  at check out! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2023!  Early-bird registration is officially open for next year’s class of 2023. Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What to expect postpartum What is normal and what is not normal during postpartum What is the timeframe that is considered postpartum How long should women expect for the period to return How long will it take cycles to normalize What effects women's cycles from returning How breastfeeding effects, the timing of your menstrual cycle to return Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 400 | Charting To Avoid Pregnancy & To Improve Overall Health | Rachel & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 342 | Postpartum Cycle Charting | When Will My Period Come Back? | Lisa & Liana FFP 340 | 4 Steps To Learning Fertility Awareness | Post-Pill Charting | Postpartum Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday BONUS | All About Postpartum Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode Amy shares her experience navigating fertility challenges related to her PCOS diagnosis within the Mormon community. In a culture with such a strong focus on building large families, Amy shares important insights about how it impacted her fertility journey. Amy Sedgwick is a Licensed Massage Therapist, certified restorative yoga teacher and is currently enrolled in Lisa’s Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program. She is a 9th generation Mormon and a woman on her own 20 year fertility journey which lends her has a unique perspective on how to navigate infertility in a family centric culture where women are mainly valued by their ability to procreate. She shares this unique perspective as the co-host of The Mormon Fertility Podcast. Amy hopes to use this experience as she steps into the role of teacher and guide in helping women access their own innate body wisdom through cycle charting, nurturing body work, yoga and in creating spaces (both physically and virtually) where women can feel safe to share, connect, heal and ultimately access universal wisdom that is within each of us. Join us on Wednesday, November 30th (12:30PM ET) for a live masterclass on incorporating the menstrual cycle as a vital sign in your professional practice! Click here to register today and you’ll also gain access to the replay! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2023!  Early-bird registration is officially open for next year’s class of 2023. Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook! Follow this link to get your copy today. Topics discussed in today's episode: Amy's menstrual cycle history and what brought her into Fertility Awareness How Amy's Mormon community affected her experience with menstruation and childbearing How difficult it is to get support for fertility issues The challenges to find the right practitioner  How Amy is going to incorporate FAM into her practice Connect with Amy: You can connect with Amy on her Facebook and Podcast. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 429 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | PCOS/HA Replay Series | Dr. Nicola Rinaldi, PhD FFP 426 | 8 Steps To Reverse Your PCOS | PCOS/HA Replay Series | Dr. Fiona McCulloch, ND FFP 386 | Fertility Challenges & Recurrent Miscarriage | Gluten Intolerance, Celiac & Fertility | Justine Bold FFP 213 | Surviving Fertility Challenges | Lisa | Fertility Friday Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode Katy shares her experience charting through severe PMDD during the FAMM program. Katy’s experience speaks to the connection between the menstrual cycle and mental health, and how hormonal imbalances magnified her OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) symptoms prior to her period. If you’ve ever struggled with PMS or PMDD symptoms this episode is a must listen. Katy, also known as Reflex East, is a Reflexologist based in East London, England. She has been supporting people with their fertility and reproductive challenges with the calming power of reflexology in her private practice for 3 years. At the start of 2022 Katy joined Lisa as part of the FAMM programme. Having had her own mental health struggles, exacerbated by PMDD, Katy has personally found the FAMM protocols invaluable. Katy firmly believes that anyone who has a period or struggles to know how to relax should have the tools she can offer easily available to them and is excited to offer fertility awareness to support her clients on a deeper level. Join us on Wednesday, November 30th (12:30PM ET) for a live masterclass on incorporating the menstrual cycle as a vital sign in your professional practice! Click here to register today and you’ll also gain access to the replay! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2023!  Early-bird registration is officially open for next year’s class of 2023. Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook! Follow this link to get your copy today.   Topics discussed in today's episode: How Katy's cycle impacts her mental health The therapy that has been life-changing for Katy and her mental health What is OCD and the various types What is PMDD How Katy's change in diet has benefited her menstrual cycle When PMS crosses over to PMDD How the changes in Katy's own cycle have impacted the work with her clients How charting and the FAMM program have impacted Katy's menstrual cycle and mental health   Connect with Katy: You can connect with Katy on her website and Instagram. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 401 | Managing Severe PMDD | Alden & Lisa [FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 393 | PMS & Low Progesterone | Preconception Planning | Nora DeBora FFP 383 | Boosting Low Progesterone | Short Luteal Phase | PMS | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 308 | How Does Stress Impact The Menstrual Cycle? | Lisa | Fertility Friday   Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode Courtney shares her personal experience of cycle charting during the FAMM program. She shares her unexpected insights into her own cycle, and how she plans to incorporate cycle analysis into her body work practice. Courtney Kirkby is a Mercier Therapist, Arvigo Therapist and Doula. She is an educator on all things uterus and hormonal balance. She also runs a healing and arts community studio in Montreal. She co-founded both Tiger Lotus Coop, a uterus focused healing project, and Community Healing Days, a collective of therapists offering free and by donation alternative therapy to low income and marginal folks in Montreal. She works with individuals from menarche to menopause and is slowly bringing menstrual charting to the centre of her practice. Join us on Wednesday, November 30th (12:30PM ET) for a live masterclass on incorporating the menstrual cycle as a vital sign in your professional practice! Click here to register today and you’ll also gain access to the replay! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2023!  Early-bird registration is officially open for next year’s class of 2023. Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook! Follow this link to get your copy today. Topics discussed in today's episode: What brought Courtney to Fertility Awareness Courtney's menstrual cycle history and personal experience How Courtney incorporated FAM into her practice Courtney's personal experience with charting and the FAMM program Courtney's miscarriage journey How Courtney has implemented things she's learned in the FAMM program into her practice How the FAMM program changed Courtneys outlook Connect with Courtney: You can connect with Courtney on her website and Instagram. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 433 | Boosting Low Progesterone While Trying To Conceive | Serrita & Lisa FFP 411 | The Benefits of Seed Cycling | Should You Take Progesterone? | Nora Pope & Dr. Jessica Liu, ND [FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 393 | PMS & Low Progesterone | Preconception Planning | Nora DeBora FFP 233 | Progesterone and the Importance of Regular Ovulation | Dr. Jerilynn Prior Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode Holly shares her journey with HA (hypothalamic amenorrhea), and how using the menstrual cycle as a vital sign has changed her acupuncture practice. Holly Leever, L.Ac., MTOM & Dipl.OM, is the owner of Rosebud Wellness, where she practices women's holistic health as a licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Yoni Steam Therapist, Arvigo Abdominal Massage Therapist & Fertility Awareness Mentor. Holly became interested in working with women's health after learning how much could be revealed about a woman's overall health by looking at the parameters of the menstrual cycle. She has continued to study a variety of techniques in order to offer women at all stages of life, from menarche to menopause, the care they deserve. She is especially passionate about working with women in the perinatal time (prenatal, birth & postpartum). In addition to acupuncture, Holly’s training included moxibustion, cupping, auriculotherapy, electro-acupuncture, gua sha and Chinese herbal medicine. She is also qualified to make dietary and lifestyle recommendations based on Chinese medical theory. Holly also hosts a weekly podcast called, Womb Wisdom. The podcast is a combination of information on women's holistic health practices and stories from women on their experience with periods, fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and motherhood. Holly's practice is located in Thousand Oaks, CA and she offers telehealth visits for fertility awareness mentoring & Yoni steaming consults. Join us on Wednesday, November 30th (12:30PM ET) for a live masterclass  on incorporating the menstrual cycle as a vital sign in your professional practice! Click here  to register today and you’ll also gain access to the replay! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2023!  Early-bird registration is officially open for next year’s class of 2023. Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! [powerpress] Topics discussed in today's episode: How Holly came about starting her practice What led Holly to the Fertility Awareness Method When Holly's journey with hypothalamic amenorrhea began How her diet and exercise affected her cycle How the challenges of body image have impacted her  How the FAMM program has impacted Holly and how she assists her clients Connect with Holly: You can connect with Holly on her website, Facebook, Instagram and Podcast. Resources mentioned: Womb Wisdom Podcast The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 429 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | PCOS/HA Replay Series | Dr. Nicola Rinaldi, PhD FFP 428 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | PCOS/HA Replay Series | Dr. Lara Briden, ND. [FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 396 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Having a Baby During Covid Times | Dani Sheriff FFP 371 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea & The Menstrual Cycle | Cynthia Donovan   Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode Teal shares her birth control journey from one type to another until she finally discovered fertility awareness cycle charting. You’ll discover how Teal’s personal experience and challenges with both hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives inspired her to bring fertility awareness to her Clinical Herbalism practice. Teal has always been deeply interested in exploring the ways that communities can come together to build health and resilience. She believes that self-care is an essential practice and that by nourishing ourselves, we are better able to show up for others. As a clinical herbalist, her goal is to work in partnership with clients to envision what wellness looks like for each individual, finding creative and pleasurable ways to incorporate herbs, medicinal foods, and seasonal practices into everyday life. Teal is a trauma-informed practitioner who emphasizes herbal care for generative/reproductive wellness, mental health, and navigating stressful times. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2023!  Early-bird registration is officially open for next year’s class of 2023. Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! [powerpress] Topics discussed in today's episode: Teal's menstrual cycle history and her journey What inspired Teal to learn Fertility Awareness Method and to bring it to her practice Teal's experience with hormonal and non-hormonal birth control Why Teal experienced with multiple contraceptives Teal's experience with the different contraceptives Why Teal hesitated using the Fertility Awareness Method  Connect with Teal: You can connect with Teal on her Instagram. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 359 | Starting From Scratch | Fertility Awareness Cycle Charting Post-Pill | Lisa & Allison FFP 350 | Incorporating Fertility Awareness Into Your Professional Practice | Common Challenges  | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 340 | 4 Steps To Learning Fertility Awareness | Post-Pill Charting | Postpartum Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 289 | Taking the Leap from Hormonal Birth Control to Fertility Awareness  | Stephanie & Lisa Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!     Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode Rose shares her personal experience with pill-induced gall bladder disease, as well as what lead her to use fertility awareness personally and in her women’s health nutrition practice. Rose Constantine Smith is a Registered AFN Nutritionist specializing in women’s health. Using nutrition, lifestyle and now menstrual cycle charting Rose supports women to meet their health goals whilst helping them to understand and appreciate their bodies beyond their physical appearance. She works with women of all ages with issues including menstrual health, digestion, preparing for pregnancy, supporting energy, postnatal recovery and health post-menopause. Now with her knowledge of fertility awareness which helped her through her own journey where she was left with very little support after the birth of her daughter, she is on a mission to provide women with the information and support they deserve to navigate their health and hormones smoothly throughout their life. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2023!  Early-bird registration is officially open for next year’s class of 2023. Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Rose's profession and what brought Rose to Fertility Awareness Rose's menstrual cycle and birth control history Rose's experience being on the pill Side effects Rose experienced while on birth control Rose's experience with gall bladder attacks Side effects Rose experienced when she got off birth control How she managed the gall bladder attacks When Rose realized the connection between the gall bladder attacks and birth control Connect with Rose: You can connect with Rose on her Instagram, email and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 435 | Birth Control Induced Gall Bladder Disease | Pill Reality Series | Barbara & Lisa FFP 369 | Hormonal Contraceptives & Gall Bladder Problems | Pill Reality Series | Lucie Fink FFP 141 | Surviving Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Getting Your Period Back Without Fertility Drugs | Nicola Rinaldi FFP 086 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Period Repair Manual | Healthy Hormones | Dr. Lara Briden Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode Melissa shares her experience in the FAMM program, and how it has impacted her physical therapy practice. Dr. Melissa Thompson is a board-certified Doctor of Physical Therapy with a specialty certification in Manual Therapy, which is a tool for hands on treatment. She is also a pelvic health specialist with an advanced certification in Fertility Awareness (as a certified FAMM practitioner). She helps women connect their menstrual cycle health to their pelvic health so they can heal pelvic pain, relieve bladder issues, and take charge of their fertility. She has established a holistic "birth center" style clinic from fertility all the way to postpartum. She starts with you as you are planning your family, and you become part of their family as you stay with the clinic through your whole journey into postpartum. Melissa believes every person deserves a head-to-toe assessment for your pelvic and fertility concerns. Holistic health means that instead of looking at one body part, we look at the whole body to find all of the contributing factors to your problems. This creates lasting healing. She earned her bachelor's degree at LSU, a master's degree in Pharmacology at LSU Health Sciences Center. From there, and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She currently practices in south Louisiana. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2023!  Early-bird registration is officially open for next year’s class of 2023. Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Why someone would end up in a pelvic floor therapy office  What the standard approach is to pelvic floor therapy What is a kegel The benefits of visiting a pelvic PT when pregnant How to determine causes of pain with sex Why Melissa chose to bring Fertility Awareness into her practice and how it has influenced her work and clients The long term benefits of charting and how it is a feedback tool for Melissa's clients How Melissa's cycle has transformed since going through the FAMM program Connect with Melissa: You can connect with Melissa on her Instagram and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 423 | Mercier Therapy for Pelvic Pain and Infertility | Period Pain Replay Series | Dr. Jennifer Mercier, ND, PhD [On-Air Client Session] FFP 345 | Understanding Your Fifth Vital Sign | Lisa & Grace [On-Air Client Session] FFP 319 | Her Period Saved Her Life | The Fifth Vital Sign | Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Lisa & Michelle FFP 315 | Clear Passage Abdominal Therapy For Pelvic Pain & Fertility | Larry & Belinda Wurn Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Today I share a special episode outlining the benefits of utilizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign in your women’s health practice. If you regularly work with female clients in the health space, you may be missing out on important pieces of the puzzle by not incorporating menstrual cycle charting in your client work. This episode also provides insight into how you can better understand your own health and hormones by focusing on menstrual cycle charting! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, class of 2023!  Early-bird registration is officially open for next year’s class of 2023. Will you be joining us? Click here to register now!  Topics discussed in today's episode: Why Lisa started to use her menstrual cycle as her fifth vital sign  Why Lisa started the FAM Mentorship program Benefits and applications of using the fifth vital sign in your women's health practice Why you should consider the menstrual cycle as the fifth vital sign What is HA What is the cause of HA How we can utilize the menstrual cycle as a vital sign Idea of having the menstrual cycle as an important puzzle piece Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 389 | Top 6 Benefits of Incorporating Fertility Awareness Into Your Professional Practice | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack [On-Air Client Session] FFP 381 | Using Fertility Awareness As A Vital Sign | Lisa & Meg FFP 351 | Using The Menstrual Cycle As A Vital Sign | Nora Pope [On-Air Client Session] FFP 345 | Understanding Your Fifth Vital Sign | Lisa & Grace Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Jenneh lives a full and fulfilled life, despite managing multiple chronic illnesses and surviving open-heart surgery. Her personal experience navigating the healthcare system as a Registered Nurse who was eventually diagnosed with Endometriosis along with several other debilitating conditions makes her uniquely qualified to support anyone navigating their imperfect journey. As the founder of The Endometriosis Coalition and author of Part of You, Not all of You, Jenneh focuses on educating and encouraging people suffering from chronic illness, advocating for their needs, and helping us all pivot to a better direction in our lives. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program! We start on October 4th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What brought Jenneh to write her book  Jennah's menstrual cycle and birth control history  What were Jenneh's symptoms before diagnosed with endometriosis The steps Jenneh took to diagnose herself  Types of birth control Jenneh took  Jenneh's experience with the IUD insertion  Jenneh's thoughts on if birth control suppressed the endometriosis symptoms and diagnosis Connect with Jenneh: You can connect with Jenneh on her Instagram, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Part of You, Not all of You The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 422 | Managing Endometriosis Naturally | Period Pain Replay Series | Jessica Drummond FFP 420 | Endometriosis | Managing Severe Period Pain | Stasha Washburn [FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 392 | Endometriosis, Period Pain, & Self-Advocacy | Brittany Cornish FFP 322 | Managing Endometriosis Naturally | Banishing Painful Periods | Jessica Drummond Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Today Lisa shares a brand-new episode in her Pill Reality Series. In this episode Barbara shares her experience with a lesser-known side effect of the birth control pill: Gall bladder issues. Barbara is the second woman in the Pill Reality Series to share how the pill led her to have her gall bladder removed to prevent frequent (painful) gall bladder attacks. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program! We start on October 4th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Barbara's menstrual cycle history  What led Barbara to hormonal contraceptives Symptoms Barbara encounter from using different forms of birth control Why Barbara skipped around on different forms of birth control What ultimately led Barbara to get off birth control Barbara's experience with her gall bladder removal surgery Side effects Barbara experienced after she removed her gall bladder Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 369 | Hormonal Contraceptives & Gall Bladder Problems | Pill Reality Series | Lucie Fink FFP 203 | The Pill Problem | Ross Pelton FFP 007 | What the pill really does to your hormones | PCOS & Menstrual Irregularities | Dr Lara Briden FFP 006 | The problem with the pill | Menstrual taboos | Groove charting app | Jennifer Aldoretta – CEO & Co-Founder of Groove Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode Lisa’s client Sydney shares her IUD experience, and what lead her to switch from hormonal birth control to fertility awareness! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program! We start on October 4th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Sydney's menstrual cycle and birth control history Sydney's experience with hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptives What led Sydney to the fertility awareness method Side effects Sydney had from the IUD Why Sydney hopped from pill to pill Different side effects Sydney felt from the different forms of birth control How Sydney's side effects differed from the two different IUDs  Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 410 | Copper IUD Failure | Pill Reality Series | Annalise & Lisa FFP 388 | IUD Disaster | Implant & The Shot (Epic Fail) | Pill Reality Series | Annie & Lisa FFP 365 | Copper IUD Side Effects | Pill Reality Series | Christine & Lisa FFP 073 | Copper Toxicity, IUDs and the Birth Control Pill | Julie Casper Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode Lisa’s client Serrita shares her experience trying to conceive, and we discuss different ways to boost progesterone and optimize her chances of conception with fertility awareness! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program! We start on October 4th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Serrita's menstrual cycle and birth control history Side effects Serrita had with birth control How were Serrita's cycles effected when she got off and on of birth control Serrita's journey to the Fertility Awareness Method Serrita's experience trying to conceive How to boost progesterone Different ways to boost progesterone Optimizing Serrita's chance of conception with fertility awareness Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 393 | PMS & Low Progesterone | Preconception Planning | Nora DeBora FFP 383 | Boosting Low Progesterone | Short Luteal Phase | PMS | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 112 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Low Progesterone, Miscarriage, Stress & The Menstrual Cycle | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Amelia & Lisa FFP 106 | What You Need To Know About Progesterone and Pregnancy | Using Your Cycle To Time Hormone Testing | Fertility Awareness Method | Nora Pope Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode Lisa’s client Maria shares her experience learning fertility awareness for birth control with irregular cycles. And, in case you missed it, “regular” cycles aren’t required for using fertility awareness successfully! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Maria's menstrual cycle and birth control history What brought Maria to move to fertility awareness in this stage of her life How has Maria's partner supported her in the fertility awareness method Charting with irregular cycles Challenges charting with irregular cycles Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 399 | The Truth About Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control  | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 398 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control  | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 309 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control | Lisa & Freya [On-Air-Client Session] FFP 293 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Kallie & Lisa Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Dr Lara Owen is an author, academic and consultant focused on the ideas and practices that surround menstruation. She holds a PhD on menstrual organization from Monash Business School in Australia and has been a Research Fellow on menstrual stigma and sustainability at the University of St Andrews in the UK. Lara's bestselling book, Her Blood Is Gold, investigated the influence of culture on menstrual experience, and explored ways to honor the menstrual cycle. Her next book, to be published by Oxford University Press, analyzes the impact of new methods of organizing menstruation on individuals and society. She consults with a variety of organizations on menstruation in the workplace and mentors' individuals working in menstrual education, health, and activism. In March 2022 she launched a year-long masters’ level course in Contemporary Menstrual Studies. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Different aspects of menstruation How menstruation has been stigmatized How the menstrual cycle has changed What brought Lara into studying menstruation Economic implication about menstruation The way the menstrual cycle is commodified  How the tech industry has impacted women and their menstrual cycle Connect with Lara Owen: You can connect with Lara on her Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: Her Blood Is Gold Contemporary Menstrual Studies The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 351 | Using The Menstrual Cycle As A Vital Sign | Nora Pope FFP 313 | Histamines and Your Menstrual Cycle | Fix Your Period | Nicole Jardim FFP 308 | How Does Stress Impact The Menstrual Cycle? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 239 | 6 Ways to Improve Your Menstrual Cycle in 2019 | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 173 | Reclaiming Menstruation | The Wisdom and Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Lara Owen Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Mike is a women’s health advocate and author, who spent much of the past decade exploring the risks of birth control. He recently completed work on an expanded audio version of his shocking book, In the Name of the Pill. The new version continues his investigation into the dubious nature of both the history and science of birth control. It features new content on modern devices and some of the little-discussed dangers scientists have linked to the various forms of birth control. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What prompted Mike to expand on In the Name of the Pill book into his audiobook How Mike ended up writing the book, In the Name of the Pill Mike's perspective on why women aren't being given full side effects of the pill from their doctor Mike's research results on the different forms of birth control Side effects of different birth control methods that Mike found out Connect with Mike Gaskins: You can connect with Mike on his Website, Facebook and Instagram. Resources mentioned: In the Name of the Pill- Book In the Name of the Pill- Audiobook The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 376 | Birth Control Pills From Your Doctor’s Perspective | Summer Replay Series | Dr. Miranda Naylor FFP 361 | Yes The Pill Does Cause Anxiety  | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Gabby FFP 316 | In The Name of The Pill | Mike Gaskins FFP 310 | The Pill Gave Her A Stroke | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Amanda Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Today I am joined by Nicola Rinaldi, author of, No Period. Now What? for her second interview on the podcast. Make sure to go back and listen to our first interview together in Episode 141. Today’s episode focuses on the emotional aspects of hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), whereas our first episode focused more on how to identify the condition, and identifying the difference between HA and PCOS. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA)? Why regular ovulation is important for overall health (not only when you want to have babies!) The role of estrogen and progesterone in the menstrual cycle Are periods necessary? HA as a symptom of a broader social issue The role of under-eating and over-exercise in HA Overcoming the mindset associated with severe caloric restriction with food Why hormonal contraceptives aren’t the solution for HA Overcoming HA when trying to conceive Connect with Nicola: You can connect with Nicola on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 428 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | PCOS/HA Replay Series | Dr. Lara Briden, ND. FFP 425 | PCOS or HA? | What Is The Difference? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 141 | Surviving Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Getting Your Period Back Without Fertility Drugs | Nicola Rinaldi FFP 427 | Healing PCOS | PCOS/HA Replay Series | Amy Medling Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

You may already know Lara as the author of Period Repair Manual which we’ll talk about more today. Lara was one of my very first guests, and I’m excited to have her back on the show. In our first interview together we delved into what the pill is really doing to your hormones, and it has been one of my most popular episodes of the show, so if you missed it definitely go back and listen to episode 007. Dr. Briden is a Naturopathic doctor with over 20 years of experience in women’s health. She specializes in the area of hormone health, and she is the founder of larabriden.com where she educates the masses on maintaining healthy hormones! In today’s show, we delve into hypothalamic amenorrhea and HPA axis dysregulation, which is a topic I’ve had many requests to delve into on the show. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is hypothalamic amenorrhea? What are the symptoms of hypothalamic amenorrhea? What is the difference between PCOS and hypothalamic amenorrhea? The impact of the pill on hypothalamic amenorrhea What is the relationship between undereating and hypothalamic amenorrhea How many carbohydrates do women need to eat? The relationship between stress and amenorrhea The problem with the idea of “eating the perfect diet” What you need to know about supplementation and your periods How does vitex impact hormones and periods? Why there is no magic supplement that will fix your periods How does alcohol impact our hormone levels? The role male infertility plays in infertility in general Connect with Lara You can connect with Lara on her website and on Facebook, Twitter & Youtube Resources mentioned: Lara’s Healthy Hormone Blog | Lara Briden Period Repair Manual | Lara Briden The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 427 | Healing PCOS | PCOS/HA Replay Series | Amy Medling FFP 425 | PCOS or HA? | What Is The Difference? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 371 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea & The Menstrual Cycle | Cynthia Donovan FFP 223 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | No Period. Now What? | Dr. Nicola Rinaldi, PhD Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Amy is a certified health coach who specializes in working with women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). She is the author of Healing PCOS, and she works with women who are frustrated and have lost all hope when the only solution their doctors offer is to lose weight, take a pill, and live with their symptoms. Amy founded PCOS Diva to offer women tools to help gain control of their PCOS and regain their fertility, femininity, health, and happiness, and she has developed a proven protocol of supplements, diet, and lifestyle programs to support women to heal their PCOS. In case you haven’t heard Amy’s first appearance on the podcast, click here to have a listen. In today’s episode, we talk about overcoming PCOS naturally, and the importance of advocating for the support you need.. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is PCOS, and what are the most common symptoms? What is a PCOS diva? The importance of advocating for yourself to get the care and support you need The importance of believing that you can be healthy and recover from PCOS The connection between PCOS, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial cancer Why PCOS is not simply a condition of the “ovaries” 21 days to managing your PCOS symptoms Movement for PCOS Dealing with a PCOS diagnosis The role of supplementation in healing PCOS Connect with Amy: You can connect with Amy on her website, and on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter! Resources mentioned: Healing PCOS book by Amy Medling The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 022 | What is PCOS? | Healing PCOS Naturally | PCOS Diva Amy Medling FFP 060 | Treating PCOS Without Fertility Drugs | Conceiving Naturally With PCOS | Dr. Katherine Sherif FFP 103 | Real Food for PCOS | PCOS, Insulin Resistance & Diabetes | Managing PCOS Naturally with Diet | Balancing Blood Sugar | Lily Nichols FFP 425 | PCOS or HA? | What Is The Difference? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 354 | Coming Off The Pill With PCOS | Kate Kordsmeier Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts!   Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Dr. Fiona McCulloch ND, the founder, and owner of White Lotus Integrative Medicine has worked with thousands of people seeking better health over the past 15 years of her practice. She is committed to health education and advocacy, empowering her patients with the most current information on health topics and natural medicine therapies with a warm, empathic approach. In today’s show, we talk about Dr. Fiona’s new book “8 Steps to Reverse your PCOS” which she released in September 2016! We also talk about the connection between PCOS, inflammation, gut health & thyroid conditions! Dr. Fiona joined us on a previous episode: episode 45 where we talked about the autoimmune disease as it relates to fertility, thyroid health, and MTHFR gene mutation Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Why has there been a recent push to change the name of PCOS? The connection between PCOS, insulin resistance, and Diabetes What is inflammation as it relates to PCOS and how is it caused? The connection between inflammation, food sensitivities, and autoimmunity Why is following whole foods based nutrition plan so important for reducing chronic low-grade inflammation? Androgen excess and PCOS What is Hirsutism and how can it connect to PCOS? How do stress and hormones affect the length of the ovulatory process? How hormones affect a woman’s cycle as she matures Why doctors should use caution when diagnosing PCOS for an adolescent female The connection between PCOS and Cardiovascular Disease How can thyroid disorders play a role in PCOS? Dispelling the myth that PCOS doesn’t go away after giving birth Dr. Fiona’s advice for women with PCOS who are trying to conceive Connect with Dr. Fiona McCulloch, ND You can connect with Dr. Fiona on her Website and on Facebook Resources mentioned: Dr. Fiona’s Book: 8 Steps to Reverse your PCOS White Lotus Integrative Medicine The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 022 | What is PCOS? | Healing PCOS Naturally | PCOS Diva Amy Medling FFP 060 | Treating PCOS Without Fertility Drugs | Conceiving Naturally With PCOS | Dr. Katherine Sherif FFP 103 | Real Food for PCOS | PCOS, Insulin Resistance & Diabetes | Managing PCOS Naturally with Diet | Balancing Blood Sugar | Lily Nichols FFP 425 | PCOS or HA? | What Is The Difference? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 354 | Coming Off The Pill With PCOS | Kate Kordsmeier FFP 211 | Healing PCOS | Amy Medling Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts!   Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode I dive into the difference between PCOS and HA. Two very different conditions with different presentations which are often confused with one another! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is PCOS?  What is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea? Characteristics of PCOS and how it shows up in your cycle Symptoms of PCOS and HA Characteristics of HA and how it shows up in your cycle Why looking at your menstrual cycle is a vital sign Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 354 | Coming Off The Pill With PCOS | Kate Kordsmeier FFP 349 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Samantha Kellgren FFP 223 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | No Period. Now What? | Dr. Nicola Rinaldi, PhD FFP 211 | Healing PCOS | Amy Medling Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Rosita Arvigo, is a Doctor of Naprapathy, ethnobotanist, spiritual healer, author of 8 books on traditional healing of Central America, and she is the founder of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® & the Arvigo Institute. Donna Zubrod is a nationally certified, North Carolina Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist, a DONA certified Birth Doula, and a certified practitioner and teacher of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®. Her practice, Seven Generations Massage & Birth, offers support towards positive reproductive and digestive health experiences and outcomes from menarche, throughout the childbearing years, to menopause and beyond. She helps couples with fertility challenges to successfully conceive and nurtured expectant mothers during pregnancy through postpartum. In today’s episode I share a special interview with both Dr. Arvigo and Donna. We focus on abdominal therapy for fertility and period pain, and how it differs from conventional medical treatments. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®? The process of Arvigo® Therapy How you need proper hemodynamics to find homeostasis within the body What inspired Donna to conduct her observational study on measuring the affects of Arvigo® Therapy on the menstrual cycle parameter Some of the factors she had the 10 participants track during their cycles How Donna measured the effects for each participant Why goal of the study was to see if abdominal therapy had any effects on the menstrual cycle Was ovulation confirmed during the study? The importance of self-care by the participants during the study Did the participants have less painful period during the study? What were some of the results that stood out to Donna? How does abdominal therapy potentially improve mucus production or luteal phase length? How can Arvigo® bring women with extreme menstrual pain back to a normal cycle The importance of getting informed and being an active participant in your health Connect with Dr. Rosita Arvigo & Donna Zubrod: Dr. Arvigo is one of the founding members of the Abdominal Therapy Collective, an education organization and practitioner community, formed in 2020. You can connect with Dr. Arvigo on her website and on the Abdominal Therapy Collective.   You can connect with Donna on her Website, and on her Facebook.   Resources mentioned: You Can Do It! Doulas Workshop FFP 050 | Journeys in Healing | Arvigo® Therapy for Fertility and Pregnancy | Donna Zubrod & Diane MacDonald FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr Rosita Arvigo The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 202 | Vaginal Steaming for Period Problems | Steamy Chick | Keli Garza FFP 067 | Healthy Menstruation | Fertility Awareness | Fertility Massage Therapy | Rachel Eyre FFP 050 | Journeys in Healing | Arvigo® Therapy for Fertility and Pregnancy | Donna Zubrod & Diane MacDonald FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr Rosita Arvigo Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Founder and creator of Mercier Therapy, Jennifer Mercier has been in practice for over a decade and serves women with primary and secondary infertility, pelvic pain and surgical recovery. Most of the women that consult Dr. Mercier’s expertise have been diagnosed with endometriosis, PCOS, scar tissue, fibroids, blocked tubes, premature ovarian failure, diminished ovarian reserve, advanced age, and hormone/thyroid imbalance. Mercier Therapy is a deep pelvic organ visceral manipulation done via the abdomen. Deep manipulation provides better organ mobility and increased blood flow to enhance overall pelvic organ function. In today’s episode we talk about the incredible benefits of this powerful abdominal therapy modality, and its implications for women’s health. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is Mercier Therapy Who are the ideal candidates for Mercier Therapy What led Dr. Mercier to her abdominal therapy career The importance of abdominal therapy before, during and after pregnancy The importance of abdominal therapy increasing mobility and blood flow How abdominal therapy can better connect you with that area of your body The effectiveness rates with Mercier Therapy Connect with Dr. Mercier:  You can connect with Dr. Mercier on her Facebook and on her website. Resources mentioned: Dr. Jennifer Mercier | Website Mercier Therapy Professional Training Website Fertility: The Shared Journey with Mercier Therapy  The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 248 | Abdominal Therapy for Fertility, Conception, and Emotional Healing | Andrea Thompson FFP 201 | Pelvic Floor Alchemy | Isa Herrera FFP 101 | Pelvic Pain and Inflammation | Functional Nutrition | Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy | Jessica Drummond FFP 030 | Alignment and Movement for Fertility | Merciér Therapy | Marie Wittman Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts!   Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Dr. Jessica Drummond is the CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute and author of Outsmart Endometriosis. She holds licenses in physical therapy and clinical nutrition and is a board certified health coach. She has 20 years of experience working with women with chronic pelvic pain, facilitates educational programs for women’s health professionals in more than 60 countries globally, and leads virtual wellness programs for people with endometriosis. Dr. Drummond lives and works with her husband and daughters between Houston, Texas, and Fairfield, Connecticut. In today’s episode we delve into endometriosis. What it is, what causes it, and how you can treat it naturally. Discover why period pain, though common, is not considered “normal” — and what you can do to reduce and/or eliminate your pain! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What lead Jessica to study and delve into Women’s Health and period pain What is endometriosis and the difference between paradigms Period Pain is not always endometriosis Challenges with surgery in response to endometriosis Surgery is not always a requirement for endometriosis Other options for those who are experiencing fertility issues or period pain who don’t want to go straight to surgery Risks of birth control and using it as the cure for period pain What causes endometriosis Connect with Jessica Drummond: You can connect with Jessica Drummond on his Website, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. Resources mentioned: Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 318 | Overcoming Period Pain + Natural Birth Control | Lisa & Lauren [On-Air Client Session] FFP 304 | Overcoming Period Pain and an Infertility Diagnosis | Lisa & Angie FFP 283 | Overcoming Period Pain | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 220 | Managing Intense Period Pain | Maria & Lisa Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts!   Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode I discuss period pain. I go into the most common causes for period pain, and specific steps you can take to reduce and/or eliminate your pain starting today! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is primary dysmenorrhea What is period pain a sign of How period pain is very common but not normal The flow pattern of a normal period Why you should get checked out by your doctor if your bleeding is too light or too heavy How extreme pain with your period can be a sign of endometriosis or other issues Why the pill may manage period pain but does not fix the underlying cause of the pain Other modalities to look at when you have severe period pain Strategies for reducing period pain How processed dairy products can affect women The importance of reducing xenoestrogenic chemicals from your household products or makeup The benefits of acupuncture or abdominal therapies for period pain How vaginal steaming can improve your bleeding issues Supplements that can improve period pain The importance of identifying the sources of inflammation causing your period pain Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 220 | Managing Intense Period Pain | Maria & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 186 | Managing Painful Periods | Charting Cervical Mucus | Lisa & Liz FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND [On Air Client Session] FFP 151 | Overcoming Period Pain | The Link Between Digestion & The Menstrual Cycle | Lisa & Stacey FFP 138 | Post-Pill Amenorrhea | Why It Took 4 Years For Her Period To Come Back | Andrea Petrus FFP 019 | Fix Your Period | Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea and The Pill | Nicole Jardim   Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts!   Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Stasha is The Period Coach, the bloody kind not the grammar kind. Founder of the Period Coaching School, certifying coaches to incorporate menstrual cycles in their work, and author of The Revolution Will Be Bloody, Stasha is also a dancer, cook, sword fighter, tai chi practicing, speaker, skateboarder, INTJ, foul mouthed, football loving, digital nomad. Basically, pinning her down is nearly impossible. She’ll go anywhere as long as there’s a tea kettle and WiFi. A Certified Holistic Health Coach, and 20+ years of research have fueled her passion to reconnect women to the power in their period. Stasha is leading the bloody revolution to end the taboo of menstruation world wide. No longer whispers in bathrooms, she’s leading powerful public discussions. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What drew Stasha to period coaching and what inspired her to write The Revolution Will be Bloody Stasha' endometriosis experience and the age she went thru the diagnosis Why do doctors not take endometriosis serious How Stasha regulated and took control of her endometriosis Different ways to use cannabis for pain management What the pain symptoms felt like for Stasha What strategies does Stasha use with her clients from her personal experience Connect with Stasha: You can connect with Stasha on her Facebook, Instagram, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Revolution Will be Bloody Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 227 | Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals, Fibroids, and Epigenetics | Dr. Tiffany Katz, Ph.D. FFP 136 | Endometriosis, PCOS & Fibroids | Surgical Techniques That Preserve Fertility | NaPro Technology | Dr. Kyle Beiter FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND FFP 322 | Managing Endometriosis Naturally | Banishing Painful Periods | Jessica Drummond[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 392 | Endometriosis, Period Pain, & Self-Advocacy | Brittany Cornish FFP 257 | Mercier Therapy for Pelvic Pain and Infertility | Dr. Jennifer Mercier, ND, PhD   Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG, is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She has special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. When her own health took a troubling turn during menopause, she sought out the wisdom of healers around the world. She learned that modern medicine and time-tested natural remedies are not at odds. Working together, they create indisputable results and true well being. Using delicious, healing foods and simple lifestyle changes, Dr. Anna reclaimed her health and life. Fuelled by her belief that every woman deserves to be empowered and in control of their health and life, she developed the Keto-Green lifestyle, which has helped thousands of women opt out of menopause misery and experience a joyful transition to the next stage of their lives. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook.  The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Topics discussed in today’s episode: What inspired Dr. Anna to focus on the demographics she works with What challenges did Anna face with her specific focus area Dr. Anna’s personal experience around menopause What changes hormonally during menopause How our body changes and is effected by menopause What is the Keto Green way and why its important for specific stages in life How stress can effect early menopause Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: You can connect with Dr. Cabeca on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Hormone Fix Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 280 | Hormones, Menopause, and Using the Keto Diet to Manage Symptoms | Dr. Anna Cabeca FFP 364 | Hormone Repair Manual | Managing Premenopause, Menopause & Beyond | Lara Briden, ND FFP 333 | The Wisdom of Menopause | Empowerment During Perimenopause and Beyond | Alexandra Pope FFP 281 | Intermittent Fasting, Keto Diets, and Why Women Should Approach it Differently | Shawn Mynar   Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts!   Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women’s health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you’ve been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Sarah and Matthew Bivens are the creators of Doing It At Home (DIAH), a platform for empowering home birth content and community. DIAH started in 2016 when they were pregnant with their first child and switched from a hospital birth to a home birth halfway through the pregnancy. Both balanced lifestyle coaches prior to becoming parents, Sarah and Matthew have taken their past coaching experience and married it with their passion for home birth to make DIAH the ultimate space for home birth empowerment. DIAH includes a podcast, online community and content, resources and coaching. Together since 2012, Matthew and Sarah currently live in Marietta, Georgia with their daughter Maya. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What brought Sarah and Matthew to where they are now Sarah and Matthews pregnancy experience What prompted Matthew and Sarah to change their mind to have a home birth What were Matthews concerns with home birth and was he onboard with it at first What the differences are between a hospital setting and home birth setting The differences in experiences with the midwife and the obgyn How Sarah and Michael got passed their fears of home birth Connect with Sarah & Matthew: You can connect with Sarah and Matthew on their website, and Facebook. Resources mentioned: Lisa's appearance on "Doing it at Home" Podcast Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 043 | The Role of Birth and Postpartum Doulas in the Birthing Process | Placenta Encapsulation | Fertility Awareness | Sarah Moloney FFP 061 | How to Conceive Naturally and Have a Healthy Pregnancy after 30 | Willow Buckley FFP 092 | Natural Fertility Info | Nutrition For Fertility | Smart Supplementation | Get Pregnant Naturally | Hethir Rodriguez FFP 117 | What do Midwives Do? | Is it Safe to Have Babies at Home? | Midwifery Care in Canada | Candice Syme R.M. Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

I’m sharing some exciting news in today’s podcast episode! Find out the top 10 ways I prepared for pregnancy. Today's episode is sponsored by Conceiving With Fertility Awareness. Discover how to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally using fertility awareness techniques in my free online course! From timing sex correctly to identifying fertility issues, this course has you covered! Click here to join now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: 10 ways Lisa prepared for pregnancy Benefits of eating liver and organ meats Benefits of consuming fish two to three times a week for omega 3s Replenishing nutrients from previous pregnancies Lisa's regular supplement protocol Benefits of consuming enough protein daily, especially on exercise days Benefits of eating healthy fats to support a health cycle Incorporating fermented foods and bone broth How Lisa optimizes her thyroid health How Lisa optimizes her Menstrual cycle What Lisa does to optimize sleep Why Lisa encouraged her husband to follow the same diet and supplement strategy during the preconception phase Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: Liver Paté - fertility superfood Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 207 | Top 10 Ways I’m Preparing For Pregnancy | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 221 | 10 Ways I Reduced My Sugar and Carbohydrate Consumption | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 383 | Boosting Low Progesterone | Short Luteal Phase | PMS | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 260 | How Early Should You Start Planning For Pregnancy? | Meghan Telpner FFP 243 | The Fourth Trimester | Postpartum Care with Maga Mama | Kimberly Ann Johnson FFP 242 | Planning for Pregnancy | What You Need To Know! | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 232 | Birth Stories | Planning and Preparing for Birth | Dr. Danielle Miller Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts!   Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Today’s episode is all about cervical mucus (CM)! I get questions about cervical mucus nearly every day in my emails and DMs, so today I’m answering your top questions about CM. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  We start on May 10th! Will you be joining us?  Click here to register now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: How important cervical mucus is to understanding your menstrual cycle? What is cervical mucus? Facts about cervical mucus?  What are the different types of mucus? How you check for cervical mucus? What is normal and what is abnormal cervical mucus? Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 390 | Personal Charting Insights | Cervical Health | Building Your Women’s Health Practice with FAMM | Haley Smith [On-Air Client Session] FFP 237 | Demystifying the Cervix | Lisa & Dana FFP 191 | Cervical Health & Fertility Awareness Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 186 | Managing Painful Periods | Charting Cervical Mucus | Lisa & Liz FFP 108 | Cervical Mucus & Hormonal Health | Fertility Awareness Method Cycle Charting | Diet, Gut Health & Fertility | Vicki Braun Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are youa women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

Does coffee impact your hormones and your menstrual cycle? Should you have sex every other day to optimize your chances of conception? Find out in today’s episode with Kahli! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  We start on May 10th! Will you be joining us?  Click here to register now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What brought Kahli to begin practicing Fertility Awareness How Kahli’s celiac diagnosis has affected her health Why Lisa suggested Kahli cut out coffee Different ways coffee can affect your menstrual cycle How the cervical position can be helpful with timing for conception Why the sex every other day theory may work for some but not others Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 407 | The Top 4 Reasons Why You’re Not Conceiving | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 385 | Low-Fat Diets & Testosterone In Men | Boosting Sperm Quality | Joe Whittaker FFP 366 | Conception Myths | Top 4 Myths About Conception | Timing & Sex Frequency | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 321 | Improving Sperm Quality | Everything You Need To Know About Male Factor Infertility | Marc Sklar   Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!   Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are youa women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

If you’ve ever experienced painful sex, we take a deep dive into one of the common reasons why it happens, and several practical strategies for overcoming it! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  We start on May 10th! Will you be joining us? Click here  to register now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Carter's period and birth control history Why Carter decided to come off of birth control and the side effects she experienced Carter's experience with painful sex and diving in to reasons why it could be happening Common reasons for painful sex Strategies and solutions to alleviate painful sex Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 159 | Vulvodynia | Pain with Sex (Intercourse) | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control | Lisa & Madeline FFP 128 | The Biggest Myths About Sex and Female Orgasm | 5 Practical Ways To Have Better Sex | The Key To Orgasms During Sex | Sex & Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 039 | Sexuality in Relationships, Sexuality and Aging, and Sex Education | Dr. Melanie Davis Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are youa women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!

If you’re thinking about using the copper IUD, you’ll want to tune into today’s episode! Jennifer joins us to share her experience switching from the pill to the copper IUD. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  We start on May 10th! Will you be joining us? Click here  to register now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Jennifer's menstrual cycle and contraceptive history Jennifer's experience with the Copper IUD and the insertion process Side effects of the Copper IUD How Jennifer's gut issues improved Why Jennifer transitioned from the Copper IUD to the pill Jennifer's side effects from the pill Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: Fertility Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 410 | Copper IUD Failure | Pill Reality Series | Annalise & Lisa FFP 365 | Copper IUD Side Effects | Pill Reality Series | Christine & Lisa FFP 341 | Copper IUD Benefits & Side Effects | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Frances FFP 247 | The Truth About Copper IUDs | Pill Reality Series | Nina and Kathryn   Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today’s episode is all about boosting progesterone production, with a special focus on Seed Cycling. Nora Pope, FCP is a retired Naturopathic Doctor and Creighton Model FertilityCare Practitioner with a private practice in Toronto from 2002-19. She is a highly sought-after public speaker and since 2003, Nora Pope has educated physicians, midwives, pharmacists, and health experts on the scientific use of natural medicines. Dr. Jessica Liu is a Naturopathic Doctor, with over 16 years of expertise and clinical excellence in the field of fertility, women's health and pregnancy care. With an extensive background in natural reproductive medicine, Dr. Liu has helped hundreds of families conceive healthy babies, both naturally and with assisted reproductive techniques such as IUI or IVF. Her program, “Creating Vibrant Fertility” has a particular focus in supporting women to move through the emotional trauma of sub-fertility and pregnancy loss in order to awaken their optimal fertility potential. Together Nora and Dr. Liu have created the Fertility CE program, a continuing education program for women’s health professionals. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  We start on May 10th! Will you be joining us? Click here  to register now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: How infections are related to miscarriage's What should you look for if you think you have an infection How to diagnosis your infection Why cervical mucus is important to monitor while your cycle charting How antibiotics effect your cycle and a pregnancy The importance of progesterone to a healthy cycle and pregnancy Connect with Nora: You can connect with Nora on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and on her website. Connect with Dr. Jessica Liu: You can connect with Jessica on Facebook, Instagram and on her website. Resources mentioned: Fertility Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 393 | PMS & Low Progesterone | Preconception Planning | Nora DeBora FFP 383 | Boosting Low Progesterone | Short Luteal Phase | PMS | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 233 | Progesterone and the Importance of Regular Ovulation | Dr. Jerilynn Prior FFP 185 | Low Progesterone | Short Luteal Phase | Premenstrual Spotting | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 144 | Seed Cycling & Hormone Balance | Supporting Your Menstrual Cycle Naturally | Dr. Nicole Sandilands   Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Have you thought about getting the Copper IUD? Have You Used It Before? Tune in to hear Annalise’s experience with it! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  We start on May 10th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Annalise's period and birth control history When did contraceptives become a big deal for Annalise Annalise's experience with the Copper IUD insertion Annalise's side effects from the Copper IUD How Annalise got pregnant on the IUD What are the conversations you need to have with your doctor when getting the IUD How did Annalise and her partner deal with the pregnancy and the miscarriage How this process effected Annalise Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 365 | Copper IUD Side Effects | Pill Reality Series | Christine & Lisa FFP 341 | Copper IUD Benefits & Side Effects | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Frances FFP 295 | The IUD, The Pill, and Important Side Effects You Should Know About | Pill Reality Series | Katherine & Lisa FFP 247 | The Truth About Copper IUDs | Pill Reality Series | Nina and Kathryn   Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

When should you come off the pill when you’re planning to conceive? How long will it take for your cycles to normalize once you come off? In this week’s episode we take a deep dive into coming off the pill for conception! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  We start on May 10th! Will you be joining us? Click here  to register now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: The strategy for coming off the pill as it pertains to conception Timing of when you should come off the pill when trying to conceive Post pill side effects and side effects When you should stop taking you birth control during your pill pack Things to consider when coming off the pill Supplements to take when coming off the pill to replenish your body Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 406 | Conceiving With Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 383 | Boosting Low Progesterone | Short Luteal Phase | PMS | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 300 | Conceiving with Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 287 | Conceiving with Love | Denise Wiesner, LAc. FFP 277 | The Top 4 Reasons Why You’re Not Conceiving | Lisa | Fertility Friday Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Join me for the next episode in March’s conception series! Have you been told you need to have sex every other day when you’re trying for a baby? Or that having sex multiple times per day will increase your chances of conception? If so, this episode will put the most common conception myths to rest once and for all! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  We start on May 10th! Will you be joining us? Click here  to register now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: How to use Fertility Awareness cycle charting when you’re trying to conceive How does Fertility Awareness Charting help with fertility How to time sex accurately whether you’re trying to avoid pregnancy or trying to conceive What it takes for natural conception What to do when you are not conceiving when you are timing sex and charting How cervical fluid plays an important role in conception Different types of mucus Check for cervical fluid after your period Specific myths about how many times and when to have sex Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 300 | Conceiving with Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 287 | Conceiving with Love | Denise Wiesner, LAc. FFP 277 | The Top 4 Reasons Why You’re Not Conceiving | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 222 | Optimizing Sex For Conception With Limited Mucus | Daysi & Lisa Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Join me for the first episode in March’s conception series! Discover how to utilize fertility awareness to improve your chances of conceiving naturally when you’re ready. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  We start on May 10th! Will you be joining us? Click here  to register now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: The importance of having healthy sperm, healthy eggs, healthy cervical mucus and a healthy body in order for conception to occur Why women need to remember that fertility issues are not always their fault, but can sometimes fall on their partner How you can mess up your chances of conception by relying on rhythm method thinking Why it’s so important to get your timing right when trying to conceive Why cervical mucus is so important in the conception process The vast majority of sperm that men produce are abnormal even from the healthiest men How the best days to have sex when trying to conceive are when you have cervical mucus How ovulation kits can possibly hurt your chances of conception Why your change in temperature does not predict ovulation How the pill is a temporary bandaid for menstrual problems and how that can affect your cycle when you get off of it to try and conceive The average time it takes for your body to normalize after coming off the pill How much sperm is optimal for natural conception What makes up an optimal sperm analysis Lifestyle changes and nutrient supplements that can improve sperm quality Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: FFP 149 | The Truth About Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 054 | The MTHFR Gene Mutation and Fertility | Recurrent Miscarriage, Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 254 | 5 Ways Fertility Awareness Will Help You Get Pregnant | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 242 | Planning for Pregnancy | What You Need To Know! | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 222 | Optimizing Sex For Conception With Limited Mucus | Daysi & Lisa FFP 207 | Top 10 Ways I’m Preparing For Pregnancy | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 020 | How to Accurately time Sex to Optimize your chances of getting Pregnant | Why Cervical Mucus is Essential | Dr Kerry Hampton Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Join me for the first episode in March’s conception series! Discover how to utilize fertility awareness to improve your chances of conceiving naturally when you’re ready. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Why myths around conceiving make it so challenging when trying to actually conceive The percentage a healthy couple has to get pregnant each cycle How it is possible to prevent pregnancy without hormones The average amount of months post-pill it takes to conceive An unspoken benefit of Fertility Awareness for your fertility How Fertility Awareness helps with timing when trying to conceive How practicing Fertility Awareness gives you insight to any problems you may have with your cycle before TTC The benefit charting has with getting your partner involved Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 277 | The Top 4 Reasons Why You’re Not Conceiving | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 254 | 5 Ways Fertility Awareness Will Help You Get Pregnant | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 242 | Planning for Pregnancy | What You Need To Know! | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 207 | Top 10 Ways I’m Preparing For Pregnancy | Lisa | Fertility Friday   Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!   Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I am sharing the last episode in the birth control series. All about getting your partner on board with charting! If you’ve been thinking about switching methods, this episode will equip you with a few ideas when bringing it to your partner. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Share why fertility awareness is important to you Take the necessary time to learn and understand the method before you start using it Find out how much your partner wants to be involved Consider taking a class to show your partner how serious you are about making it work Decide on the lingo you and your partner will use to communicate whether you’re fertile or infertile Be clear and honest in your communication, especially if you miss a day or if you are unsure of your observations Have a conversation about how you will manage your fertile window Share the science with skeptical partners Share the benefits of using fertility awareness! Be patient as it may take time for your partner to feel comfortable using FAM Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: The effectiveness of a fertility awareness based method to avoid pregnancy in relation to a couple’s sexual behaviour during the fertile time: a prospective longitudinal study The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 404 | Should Men Be Responsible For Birth Control? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 362 | How Effective Are Fertility Awareness-Based Methods Really? | Dr. Marguerite Duane FFP 344 | Your Partner’s Perspective on Fertility Awareness Charting | Celebrating 6 Years of Fertility Friday! | Lisa & John FFP 262 | Should Men Be Equally Responsible For Birth Control? | Lisa | Fertility Friday Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I am sharing a controversial episode that questions the role men could play in birth control. Definitely an interesting topic considering that women are typically burdened with the responsibility of preventing pregnancy! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is Lisa’s take on the controversial article that came out on birth control and responsibility of men in pregnancy What if women and men both took 100% of the responsibility of pregnancy Why Lisa believes it truly is a privilege to be able to ejaculate inside a woman’s body There is no birth control method that is 100% effective How the pill has set up the expectation that having sex is different from having sex for pregnancy What if men were expected to take full responsibility of pregnancy? Why Lisa believes no one should have the blame put on them, but everyone should be more educated on what can happen when you have unprotected sex or get pregnant The importance of couples or sexual partners to have conversations about sex, their preferred form of birth control and pregnancy Is the withdraw method effective? Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: My Twitter Thread on Abortion | Gabrielle Blair  Men Cause 100% of Unwanted Pregnancies Male Birth Control Study Killed After Men Report Side Effects The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 255 | Is Questioning The Pill Anti Feminist? | Beyond The Pill | Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND FFP 231 | How To Get Your Partner On Board With Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 203 | The Pill Problem | Ross Pelton FFP 021 | What Hormonal Contraceptives Really do to Women | Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg-Spall Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode, Sarah shares her experience learning to chart her cycles between relationships! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  We start on February 22nd! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Pros and Cons of learning FAM while single Sarah's menstrual cycle history and how she managed her fertility What led Sarah to jump in to the fertility awareness method Importance of knowing that not one method is made to work for every woman Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 398 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control  | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 344 | Your Partner’s Perspective on Fertility Awareness Charting | Celebrating 6 Years of Fertility Friday! | Lisa & John [On-Air Client Session] FFP 309 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control | Lisa & Freya [On-Air-Client Session] FFP 293 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Kallie & Lisa FFP 231 | How To Get Your Partner On Board With Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 037 | Managing Your Fertility Naturally with Fertility Awareness | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode, Shalom shares how fertility awareness cycle charting has impacted her fertility journey, and why she has gravitated to root cause medicine along the way. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  We start on February 22nd! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: History of Shalom's menstrual cycle and use of hormonal contraceptives What brought Shalom to Fertility Awareness Method Challenges Shalom had during her fertility journey Shalom's childbirth experience How Shalom discovered she had Hashimoto's Importance of forming a team and having support when having health issues Expenses of having fertility issues How to use your menstrual cycle as a fifth vital sign Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 386 | Fertility Challenges & Recurrent Miscarriage | Gluten Intolerance, Celiac & Fertility | Justine Bold FFP 324 | Overcoming Fertility Challenges  |  Overcoming Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss & Stillbirth | Christine McAlister FFP 254 | 5 Ways Fertility Awareness Will Help You Get Pregnant | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 213 | Surviving Fertility Challenges | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 115 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Infertility | Vegetarian Diet & Fertility | Aarathi & Lisa FFP 061 | How to Conceive Naturally and Have a Healthy Pregnancy after 30 | Willow Buckley FFP 031 | Using Fertility Awareness Charting to Treat Infertility Naturally | NaPro Technology | Dr. Danielle Miller FFP 017 | Natural Treatment for Unexplained Infertility | Treating Endometriosis and Fibroids | Dr Shawna Darou, ND Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode, my client Alden shares her experience overcoming severe PMDD through cycle charting and lifestyle changes. She also shares how the copper IUD worsened her symptoms and what prompted her to have it removed. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  We start on February 22nd! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Alden's menstrual cycle history and experience with contraceptives What led Alden into the fertility awareness method What is PMDD The similarity of PMS and PMDD Alden's experience with the copper IUD insertion Alden's symptoms from the copper IUD How Alden felt after she got her copper IUD removed Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 393 | PMS & Low Progesterone | Preconception Planning | Nora DeBora FFP 365 | Copper IUD Side Effects | Pill Reality Series | Christine & Lisa FFP 341 | Copper IUD Benefits & Side Effects | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Frances FFP 249 | The Copper IUD and Pregnancy  | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Angie FFP 247 | The Truth About Copper IUDs | Pill Reality Series | Nina and Kathryn Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode Rachel shares her story switching from different hormonal methods due to side effects, to finally transitioning to fertility awareness! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  We start on February 22nd! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Rachel's period history and experience with hormonal contraceptives' Why Rachel switched to FAM to prevent pregnancy Rachels side effects from hormonal contraceptives Myths of PCOS and conceiving Rachel's experience with health care professionals Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 359 | Starting From Scratch | Fertility Awareness Cycle Charting Post-Pill | Lisa & Allison FFP 341 | Copper IUD Benefits & Side Effects | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Frances FFP 330 | Non-Hormonal Birth Control Methods | Managing The Fertile Window | Fertility Awareness Method | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 309 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control | Lisa & Freya FFP 295 | The IUD, The Pill, and Important Side Effects You Should Know About | Pill Reality Series | Katherine & Lisa [On-Air-Client Session] FFP 293 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Kallie & Lisa Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode I share the honest truth about using fertility awareness for birth control, and what are the main reasons why women get pregnant (user failure) when using the method. I share what you need to know in order for this method to work for you, and it’s more than simply “follow the rules”. I know you’ll appreciate this episode, because it’s the stuff no one talks about. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  We start on February 22nd! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: User failure versus method failure The difference between user failure and method failure as it relates to fertility awareness How effective is the fertility awareness method? The importance of understanding the rules (fully) prior to using fertility awareness for birth control What is “rhythm method thinking”? Why the decision to become pregnant is not black and white, and how to manage the grey area Managing your fertile window effectively Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 309 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control | Lisa & Freya [On-Air-Client Session] FFP 293 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Kallie & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 276 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control … Minus the Fear | Lisa & Cherese FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 238 | Fertility Awareness, Birth Control, and Body Literacy | Lisa & Leah C Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

It is possible to use fertility awareness effectively to avoid pregnancy naturally (no hormones required!) Join me today as I share my best practices for using fertility awareness for birth control! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program! We start the first week of January! For details and to apply now Click here  to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Why women choose the Fertility Awareness Method for birth control How to use fertility awareness to avoid pregnancy 11 key factors in making FAM successful for preventing pregnancy Why you need to chart every day when using FAM for birth control The key in cervical mucus  The different types of mucus Different phases of ovulation Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 332 | Using Fertility Awareness Postpartum | Natural Birth Control For Child Spacing | Lisa & Kim FFP 330 | Non-Hormonal Birth Control Methods | Managing The Fertile Window | Fertility Awareness Method | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 309 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control | Lisa & Freya [On-Air-Client Session] FFP 293 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Kallie & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 276 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control … Minus the Fear | Lisa & Cherese FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 238 | Fertility Awareness, Birth Control, and Body Literacy | Lisa & Leah C Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I’m sharing a brand new interview with Lacey Dun — all about supporting thyroid function! Lacey Dunn, MS, RD, LD, CPT is a functional medicine dietitian specializing in physique enhancement, weight management, thyroid disorders, PCOS, adrenal dysfunction, and metabolic resistance through her online coaching platform called UpliftFit Nutrition. She's also the host of UpliftFit Nutrition radio. Lacey's goal as a dietitian is to provide the tools that people need in order to achieve a healthy, and balanced diet while simultaneously helping them to grow and thrive in all aspects of their lives. Her best-selling book "The Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony" which is available on Amazon gives women the knowledge, tools, and confidence to rebalance your hormones, master your metabolism, and become the boss of your own body no matter if you've got a thyroid disorder, hormonal imbalance, or gut problems. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, Class of 2022! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program! We start the first week of January! For details and to apply now Click here  to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Lacey's personal journey that led her to the field she works in and what promoted her to write her book Lacey's experience with doctors and getting tested for her thyroid issues How Lacey helps her clients advocate for their health with their doctors Most common symptoms of thyroid issues Difference between hypo and hyper thyroidism  How your diet and exercise routine effect your thyroid Key nutrients and food sources that support a healthy thyroid Connect with Lacey: You can connect with Lacey on her website, Facebook and Instagram. Resources mentioned: UpLiftFit Podcast The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 377 | Thyroid Health, Fertility, and Iodine | Summer Replay Series | Dr. David Brownstein | Dr. Denis Wilson FFP 288 | Thyroid Disorders | Identifying The Root Cause | Dr. Eric Balcavage & Dr. Erica Riggleman [On-Air Client Session] FFP 234 | Thyroid Health and Your Charts | Lisa & Taq FFP 164 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Erika Enos FFP 124 | Thyroid Health & Fertility, Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | Iodine & Thyroid Function | Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome | Dr. David Brownstein, MD | Dr. Denis Wilson, MD FFP 116 | Stop The Thyroid Madness | Going Beyond Synthroid & Getting to the Root Cause of Thyroid Disorders | Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | What to do when your Doctor Won’t Cooperate | Janie Bowthorpe, M. Ed. FFP 111 | 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS | Inflammation, Gut Health, Thyroid Disorders & PCOS | Infertility | Autoimmunity | Dr. Fiona McCulloch, ND FFP 046 | Healing Your Thyroid Naturally with Nutrient Rich Foods | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Andrea Beaman FFP 041 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Dr. Maureen Rozenn Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode Dani Sheriff shares her experience in the FAMM program, and how it has enhanced her professional practice. She also shares her birth story. Dani was pregnant during the FAMM program, and gave birth to her beautiful baby daughter during covid/lockdown times. Dani Sheriff is an Australian-Born, Austin based Podcaster, YouTuber and digital illustrator. She is the host of The Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast and founder of The HA Society – a podcast and online community for women who care about getting their periods. She’s just like every other person in the world, she struggles with her body image and self worth. Being obsessed with looking ‘the correct way’ took so much energy both physically and mentally. She had absolutely nothing to show for it. No one was congratulating her or thanking her for impacting their lives. She didn’t have an enjoyable social life or a menstrual cycle. Nothing. She lost both her time and her fertility. So she realized she needed to change. She started eating and resting and her body started to heal. With all this new-found time and energy, she picked up a pen and started to draw women with real bodies, having real thoughts and struggling through real barriers. And people liked it. They started thanking her for the impact that her work was having on them. That’s when Dani realized she was starting to make an impact and found her calling. She then started podcasting and YouTubing to keep the message spreading. Since then, she’s grown a following of women (and men) who are trying to free up mental and physical space so that they can actually do real work. She does this by creating art, podcasts and YouTube videos. That’s her mission. And none of it had anything to do with making herself smaller or hungry. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, Class of 2022! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program! We start the first week of January! For details Click here  to apply now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Dani's experience with charting How charting can be successful for someone who is not having a period What is HA and why does it result in the loss of a period How to identify HA with charting Dani's experience having with child birth while having covid Dani's advice on preparing for birth How Dani's experience with childbirth impact her Connect with Dani: You can connect with Dani on her website, email, Facebook and Instagram. Resources mentioned: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 371 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea & The Menstrual Cycle | Cynthia Donovan FFP 353 | Myths & Facts About Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Dani Sheriff FFP 349 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Samantha Kellgren [On-Air Client Session] FFP 275 | Recovering from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Lisa & Catherine FFP 270 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | How Laura Got Her Period Back 5 Years After Coming Off The Pill | Laura Bruner FFP 223 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | No Period. Now What? | Dr. Nicola Rinaldi, PhD FFP 141 | Surviving Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Getting Your Period Back Without Fertility Drugs | Nicola Rinaldi [On-Air Client Session] FFP | 113 Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Making Fertility Awareness Work for You | FAM & Breastfeeding | Managing Your Fertile Window | Sarah, Lisa, & Rose Yewchuk Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode Dr. Jen shares her personal experience using the FAMM framework to improve both her own cycle parameters and her clients. Dr. Jen Goldsmith is a prenatal and pediatric chiropractor serving families at her clinic, Lux Family Chiropractic, in White Bear Lake Minnesota . She is a graduate of The University of Wisconsin Madison where she received her Bachelor's of Science in Dietetics before pursuing her Doctorate of Chiropractic at Northwestern Health Sciences University. Dr. Jen is Pediatric and Webster certified by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. She has a passion for working with growing families as they navigate their conception, pregnancy and postpartum journeys. She is almost complete with her Fertility Awareness Method Practitioner training and is hopeful to continue her work with young women as they navigate understanding their cycles to unlock the next level of their health journey. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, Class of 2022! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program! We start the first week of January! For details Click here  to apply now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: How the course changed the way Jen interacts with her own clients What Jenna learned about herself during the FAMM course  What Jenna discovered about herself during her luteal phase  How diet and exercise impacted Jenna's menstrual cycle  The importance of putting time in for taking care of yourself Caffeine and its effects on your health and cycle How learning about her cycle is going to help her relate more to her clients What Jenna learned and implemented to help fix her short luteal phase Connect with Dr. Jen: You can connect with Dr. Jen on her website and email. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 383 | Boosting Low Progesterone | Short Luteal Phase | PMS | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 185 | Low Progesterone | Short Luteal Phase | Premenstrual Spotting | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 268 | Postpartum Planning | What Really Happens After Birth | Adriana Lozada FFP 233 | Progesterone and the Importance of Regular Ovulation | Dr. Jerilynn Prior Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Join me for an epic interview with filmmakers Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein to discuss their latest documentary The Business of Birth Control! From acting and producing, to dancing her way into the hearts of television audiences, Emmy Award-winning television host Ricki Lake is a pop culture icon who has built a career on her graciously candid sensibility and her authentic, relatable nature. At age 24, Lake became one of the youngest daily talk show hosts in history with the debut of The Ricki Lake Show. She has also co-written two books, released a 4 part-DVD series, and served as an Executive Producer of several documentaries. Abby Epstein made her film directing debut at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival with the documentary, V-Day: Until the Violence Stops, featuring Jane Fonda, Salma Hayek, and Rosie Perez. . In 2007, she teamed up with Ricki Lake for their widely acclaimed documentary, The Business of Being Born, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was released by New Line Cinema/Netflix and broadcast on Showtime. Sixty years after the pill revolutionized women's emancipation, "The Business of Birth Control" examines the complex relationship between hormonal birth control and women’s health and liberation. The documentary traces the feminist movement to investigate and expose the pill's risks alongside the racist legacy of hormonal contraception and its ongoing weaponization against communities of coluor.  Weaving together the stories of bereaved parents, body literacy activists and femtech innovators, the film reveals a new generation seeking holistic and ecological alternatives to the pill while redefining the meaning of reproductive justice. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, Class of 2022! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program! We start the first week of January! For details Click here  to apply now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: How the movie, "The Business of Birth Control" came to fruition Ricki and Abby's perception on birth control and the side effects before and after the film Thoughts from Ricki and Abby on the criticism of birth control Ricki and Abby's comments on women's side effects from birth control Thoughts on why doctors continue to give women birth control What Ricki and Abby discovered about the business of birth control Connect with Abby and Ricki: You can connect with Abby and Ricki on their Website, Facebook, Instagram and email. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 376 | Birth Control Pills From Your Doctor’s Perspective | Summer Replay Series | Dr. Miranda Naylor FFP 333 | The Wisdom of Menopause | Empowerment During Perimenopause and Beyond | Alexandra Pope FFP 314 | What You Need to Know About Choosing A Doctor | Women’s Health | Dr. Kyrin Dunston, MD FFP 255 | Is Questioning The Pill Anti Feminist? | Beyond The Pill | Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND FFP 150 | Harnessing the Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Wild Power | Alexandra Pope & Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer FFP 121 | Fertility Awareness Method | Reproductive Justice | Association of Fertility Awareness Professionals | Ilene Richman FFP 064 | Fertility Awareness, Feminism, and Reproductive Freedoms | Geraldine Matus FFP 024 | Celebrating Menstruation from Menarche | Embracing your Fertility and your Menstrual Cycle with Fertility Awareness | Jane Bennett FFP 021 | What Hormonal Contraceptives Really do to Women | Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg-Spall Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode Nora shares her personal experience using the FAMM framework to improve both her own cycle parameters as well as to support her conception clients! Nora DeBora is a Preconception Health Coach and Holistic Nutritionist who helps women prepare for pregnancy and have a healthy baby after 30. Through her signature program, Master Your Cycle To Get Pregnant, she teaches women how to optimize their hormones and fertility by harnessing the power of their menstrual cycle with nutrition, cycle charting and self care practices. When she’s not coaching, you can find her indulging in gourmet burgers, sweating in a yoga class, or on long hikes with her husky. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, Class of 2022! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program! We start the first week of January! For details Click here  to apply now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Learn how to eat for your menstrual cycle by downloading your Eat To Get Pregnant Guide at www.naturallynora.ca/eat [powerpress] Topics discussed in today's episode: Nora's menstrual cycle history and how she managed her fertility What led Nora to jump in the practitioner program Why Nora transitioned her focus on the work she does now Nora's experience during the insertion and removal of the IUD Nora's experience charting her own cycle Nora's PMS symptoms and how she corrected them naturally  How to analyze and find out the root cause of low progesterone Connect with Nora: You can connect with Nora on her Website, Facebook and Instagram. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 383 | Boosting Low Progesterone | Short Luteal Phase | PMS | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 233 | Progesterone and the Importance of Regular Ovulation | Dr. Jerilynn Prior [On-Air Client Session] FFP 187 | Charting your cycles post-pill | Preconception planning | Lisa & Karen FFP 185 | Low Progesterone | Short Luteal Phase | Premenstrual Spotting | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 112 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Low Progesterone, Miscarriage, Stress & The Menstrual Cycle | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Amelia & Lisa FFP 106 | What You Need To Know About Progesterone and Pregnancy | Using Your Cycle To Time Hormone Testing | Fertility Awareness Method | Nora Pope FFP 066 | Gut Health and Fertility | Preconception Nutrition | GAPS Diet | Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode Brittany shares her personal experience with endometriosis, and how FAMM has impacted her women’s health nutrition practice! Brittany is a Reproductive Health Practitioner with certifications in Nutrition, Fertility Awareness Instruction (FEMM) and Cycle Coaching. She helps women who feel like something is “off” with their cycles uncover and restore their reproductive health. Her clients often experience symptoms such as period pain, acne, irregular periods and abnormal cervical mucus patterns. Whether the goal is to strengthen overall health or to confidently conceive, her full-body approach leaves her clients feeling better, heard and empowered to make the necessary changes. There are no off-limit topics with Brittany. She teaches cycle charting to remove the fear and the unknown around our cycles. She answers the questions her clients have never found suitable responses for like, "is my cervical discharge normal” and “am I healthy enough to conceive”? Having battled through chronic period pain for years, Brittany is also an endometriosis advocate who has seen and felt first-hand the indifference to the condition. Through her consultations and chart reviews, Brittany helps her clients champion their well-being with data-backed clarity. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, Class of 2022!  Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program! We start the first week of January! For details Click here  to apply now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Brittany's menstrual cycle and contraceptive history What prompted Brittany to jump in the the FAMM class to incorporate in her practice Brittany's period pain before she got on the pill How Brittany used her period to get to the bottom of her health issues Challenges Brittany faced to find the support she needed How the FAMM program helped Brittany look at her cycle and symptoms differently Connect with Brittany: You can connect with Brittany on her Instagram or LinkedIn. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 331 | Overcoming Period Pain | Transitioning From Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Laura FFP 322 | Managing Endometriosis Naturally | Banishing Painful Periods | Jessica Drummond [On-Air Client Session] FFP 304 | Overcoming Period Pain and an Infertility Diagnosis | Lisa & Angie [On-Air Client Session] FFP 220 | Managing Intense Period Pain | Maria & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 186 | Managing Painful Periods | Charting Cervical Mucus | Lisa & Liz FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND FFP 145 | Overcoming Endometriosis Naturally | Endoempowered | Melissa Turner FFP 142 | Endometriosis, PCOS, Acne & Infertility | Getting to the Root Cause | Dr. Pamela Frank Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode, Lilliana shares her personal journey healing from an abnormal bleeding episode that lasted several months. Discover how the her experience in the FAMM program helped both personally and professionally! Lilliana is a massage therapist and Abdominal Therapy practitioner, who helps women suffering from physical pain and discomfort in their bodies. Lilliana is also a Womb Awareness Coach and loves to help women feel empowered through an intimate connection to the belly and womb. Creating a connection to their inner knowing and moving from a place of feeling stuck to a place of clarity and radiance. More recently, Lilliana has joined the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program and is excited to share the many benefits of cycle charting and teaching women how to identify their fertile signs. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, Class of 2022!  Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program! We start the first week of January! Early-bird pricing is available until Friday November 26th. For details Click here  to apply now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Lilliana’s menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptive history How Lilliana got involved in abdominal therapy Why Lilliana wanted to learn about the Fertility Awareness Method What was happening with Lilliana’s cycle prior to Lisa’s program Lilliana’s symptoms of perimenopause Lilliana’s experience with tinctures and a naturopath How Lilliana connected her diet to her transitional phase Connect with Lilliana: You can connect with Lilliana on her website and  email. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 364 | Hormone Repair Manual | Managing Premenopause, Menopause & Beyond | Lara Briden, ND FFP 356 | Bleeding Disorders in Women | Heavy Bleeding | Menorrhagia | Dr. Fiona Bethea & Jhon Velasco FFP 230 | Essure Problems | The Bleeding Edge | Angie Firmalino and Amanda Rusmisell FFP 127 | What Does a Normal Period Look Like? | How Much Am I Supposed To Bleed During My Period? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 038 | Using Fertility Awareness to Navigate Through Perimenopause and Menopause | Lisa Leger Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Discover what Haley learned from her own cycle, and why she mentioned that her income doubled as a result of her participation on the FAMM program! Haley is a women’s health practitioner specializing in feeding hormones properly and charting menstrual cycles to consciously conceive, avoid pregnancy, and screen for cervical health. She is the creator of Fertility Freedom, a 1:1 program that weaves together cutting-edge nutrition research, constitutional dietetics, and tracking the health of your fertility using the fertility awareness method. She is also the founder of The Fertility Freedom Workshop, a group experience with leading fertility experts to help women prepare their body for pregnancy. Her mission is to equip you with the inspiration, courage, and know-how to practicing body literacy and advocating for your cycle, constitution, and health. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, Class of 2022!  Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program! We start the first week of January! Early-bird pricing is available until Friday November 26th. For details Click here  to apply now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Haley’s period and birth control history What led Haley to register for the FAMM course Why Haley turned to the fertility awareness method How culture and societies messaging impact girls outlook on periods How charting and the FAMM program shifted Haley’s mindset on her cycle How Haley’s experience charting herself shifted her approach on contraception Connect with Haley: You can connect with Haley on Instagram, LinkedIn, and her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 389 | Top 6 Benefits of Incorporating Fertility Awareness Into Your Professional Practice | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack FFP 351 | Using The Menstrual Cycle As A Vital Sign | Nora Pope FFP 311 | Period Power | Maisie Hill FFP 300 | Conceiving with Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air-Client Session] FFP 293 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Kallie & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 276 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control … Minus the Fear | Lisa & Cherese Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Join me as I break down some of the incredible benefits of incorporating fertility awareness into your professional practice. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program, Class of 2022!  Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program! We start the first week of January! Early-bird pricing is available until Friday November 26th. For details Click here  to apply now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Common myths about fertility awareness and charting Helps to provide a unique individualized care to your clients Gives an objective way to monitor and measure progress Help breakdown and dogmas on client care and breakout preconceived notions Allows you to serve your clients Forces you to go deeper with clients Provides a motivational tool for clients Teaches you the complexity and resilience of the human body Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 350 | Incorporating Fertility Awareness Into Your Professional Practice | Common Challenges  | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 336 | Your Doctor’s Perspective on the Fertility Awareness Method | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 314 | What You Need to Know About Choosing A Doctor | Women’s Health | Dr. Kyrin Dunston, MD FFP 285 | Finding a Medical Doctor Who Will Support You | Dr. Nathan Riley, MD FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 123 | Fertility Awareness Training for Physicians & Health Professionals | What Your Doctor Needs to Know About Fertility Awareness | Dr. Marguerite Duane FFP 121 | Fertility Awareness Method | Reproductive Justice | Association of Fertility Awareness Professionals | Ilene Richman Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Today I’m sharing a new episode in my pill reality series. My guest Annie shares her terrible IUD experience as well as her not so great experiences with the implant and the depo shot. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self Study Program! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Saturee! Liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods available! Liver is rich in folate, choline, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin A, selenium, zinc, coenzyme Q10 and the list goes on, but unless you grew up eating it, you may have a hard time loving the taste. Saturee A+ liver capsules contain 100% Australian grass fed and finished beef liver with no fillers or preservatives. Click here to purchase today and enter coupon code FERTILITYFRIDAY for a 5% discount off your order! Topics discussed in today's episode: Annie’s menstrual cycle and contraceptive history Annie’s side effects after she got off the Depo shot Annie’s Doctors perspective on her side effects from the Depo shot How Annie figured out her bodies reactions were related to birth control How Annie discovered the tumor in her breast Timeline of how long it took Annie to recover from the depo shot What happened to Annie after she got off the depo shot Annie’s experience and side effects from the implant How effective the implant is Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 365 | Copper IUD Side Effects | Pill Reality Series | Christine & Lisa FFP 341 | Copper IUD Benefits & Side Effects | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Frances FFP 295 | The IUD, The Pill, and Important Side Effects You Should Know About | Pill Reality Series | Katherine & Lisa FFP 290 | The Pill, The Hormonal IUD, and Pulmonary Embolisms  | Lisa & Kat FFP 282 | What You Need To Know About The Implant | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Tessa FFP 272 | The Truth About The Implant | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Laura FFP 249 | The Copper IUD and Pregnancy  | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Angie FFP 247 | The Truth About Copper IUDs | Pill Reality Series | Nina and Kathryn FFP 209 | The Truth about Depo | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Malissa FFP 205 | Is Your IUD Messing With Your Mind? | Pill Reality Series Lisa & Allie FFP 175 |  Dangers of Depo | Side Effects of Injectable Birth Control | Traci Johnstone FFP 161 | Are IUDs Safer Than The Pill? | Hormonal IUDs vs Copper IUDs | Dr. Steve Gangemi FFP 073 | Copper Toxicity, IUDs and the Birth Control Pill | Julie Casper Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Today’s episode focuses on high-risk pregnancies. My guest Parijat Deshpande shares specific strategies for coping with the stressful realities of high risk pregnancies to ultimately reduce birth complications and reduce the risk of having a pre-term birth. Parijat Deshpande is the leading integrative high-risk pregnancy specialist, somatic trauma professional and speaker and author who guides women to improve their pregnancy complications so they can reduce their risk of preterm birth. Her unique neurobiological approach has served hundreds of women to manage pregnancy complications and reclaim a safety and trust in their bodies that they thought was eroded forever. Parijat is the author of bestselling book Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy. She is also the host of the popular podcast Delivering Miracles®️, that discusses the real, raw side of family-building including infertility, loss, high-risk pregnancy, bed rest, prematurity and healing once baby comes home. Learn more about Parijat Deshpande and her work at www.parijatdeshpande.com.   Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self Study Program! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Saturee! Liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods available! Liver is rich in folate, choline, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin A, selenium, zinc, coenzyme Q10 and the list goes on, but unless you grew up eating it, you may have a hard time loving the taste. Saturee A+ liver capsules contain 100% Australian grass fed and finished beef liver with no fillers or preservatives. Click here to purchase today and enter coupon code FERTILITYFRIDAY for a 5% discount off your order! [powerpress] Topics discussed in today's episode: What inspired Parijat to begin her work in women’s health How her own fertility and pregnancy journey impacted her Identifying what stress really is and how it affects the body Strategies to manage your stress during pregnancy How stress can affect your menstrual cycle Knowing when is the right time to use specific tools (meditation, journaling, etc.) in your stress cycle The importance of getting yourself back to safety post-trauma before getting pregnant again Why it’s important to remember we cannot feel joy if we don’t feel safe Positive effects of re-regulating your nervous system during pregnancy Connect with Parijat: You can connect with Parijat on her Facebook, Website, and LinkedIn. Resources mentioned: Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy Delivering Miracles®️Podcast The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 261 | Medical Gaslighting, Feminism, Reproductive Health, and Abortion | Nicole Jardim FFP 248 | Abdominal Therapy for Fertility, Conception, and Emotional Healing | Andrea Thompson [On-Air Client Session] FFP 237 | Demystifying the Cervix | Lisa & Dana FFP 232 | Birth Stories | Planning and Preparing for Birth | Dr. Danielle Miller FFP 133 | Preparing for Pregnancy and Childbirth Naturally | Mama Natural (Genevieve Howland) FFP 117 | What do Midwives Do? | Is it Safe to Have Babies at Home? | Midwifery Care in Canada | Candice Syme R.M. FFP 043 | The Role of Birth and Postpartum Doulas in the Birthing Process | Placenta Encapsulation | Fertility Awareness | Sarah Moloney Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

The first part of today’s episode focuses on my guest Justine’s fertility journey which culminated with her pregnancy at age 43 with twins. The second part focuses on Justine’s professional work in the area of gluten sensitivity, Celiac, and fertility. Justine Bold has worked as an academic in the UK at the University of Worcester since 2008. She is now also Program Director for CPD in the Medical School at Cardiff University. She has written articles on infertility, appeared in the media and coedited a book entitled ‘Integrated approaches to Infertility, IVF and Recurrent Miscarriage’ that was published in 2016. She has published widely in academic journals on gluten and celiac disease and also on the integrative management of female reproductive health conditions. She is working towards PhD by publication having also co-authored a book on Mental Health in 2019 and recently contributed chapters to an upcoming text book ‘Gluten related disorders’ to be published by Elsevier. Justine had a long personal journey to motherhood starting with a pregnancy loss in her early thirties finally becoming a mum in her forties. She is passionate about raising awareness about the infertility experience and in helping healthcare professionals to understand patients and clients to improve patient care and she is currently working on research projects in this area. She also appeared in the UK at Fertility Fest in 2018 and at the Fertility Show in Manchester in 2019. To learn more: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/about/profiles/justine-bold https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/1700118-bold-justine Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self Study Program! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Saturee! Liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods available! Liver is rich in folate, choline, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin A, selenium, zinc, coenzyme Q10 and the list goes on, but unless you grew up eating it, you may have a hard time loving the taste. Saturee A+ liver capsules contain 100% Australian grass fed and finished beef liver with no fillers or preservatives. Click here to purchase today and enter coupon code FERTILITYFRIDAY for a 5% discount off your order! Topics discussed in today's episode: How gluten can impact fertility Justine's personal experience with fertility challenges and how it lead her into to become a nutritional practitioner How our culture addresses fertility Connection between endometriosis and fertility Justine's experience with endometriosis What is celiac disease and what is the difference between the disease and gluten sensitivity Connect with Justine: You can connect with Justine on her Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Resources mentioned: Her latest work (contribution to a book chapter): https://www.elsevier.com/books/gluten-related-disorders/rostami-nejad/978-0-12-821846-4 The paper referenced: Non-coeliac gluten sensitivity and reproductive disorders The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 324 | Overcoming Fertility Challenges  |  Overcoming Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss & Stillbirth | Christine McAlister FFP 177 | Wheat Belly | Gluten Sensitivity, IBS, and Inflammation | Dr. William Davis [On-Air Client Session] FFP 131 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Managing Hashimoto’s Naturally | Going Gluten Free | Kelly & Lisa FFP 051 | The Impact of Sugar Consumption on Fertility and Health | Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food | Angelique Panagos FFP 049 | Improving Fertility Naturally by Optimizing Your Diet, Lifestyle, and Environment | Eleni Roumeliotou Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Discover why low-fat diets are terrible for both testosterone and sperm production in men in today’s episode with Joe Whittaker. Joe Whittaker is a clinical nutritionist and researcher. He holds a master's degree in Nutritional Therapy, from the University of Worcester. His research has been published in top academic journals, and widely covered by the media. His academic research is focused on men's health, particularly testosterone and sperm health. He also runs a private clinic in the UK, and has helped a variety of clients improve their health and well being. Link to his research study: Low-fat diets and testosterone in men: Systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention studies ~ Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self Study Program! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Saturee! Liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods available! Liver is rich in folate, choline, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin A, selenium, zinc, coenzyme Q10 and the list goes on, but unless you grew up eating it, you may have a hard time loving the taste. Saturee A+ liver capsules contain 100% Australian grass fed and finished beef liver with no fillers or preservatives. Click here to purchase today and enter coupon code FERTILITYFRIDAY for a 5% discount off your order! Topics discussed in today's episode: How nutrition relates to sperm health and testosterone production What men can do to support their testosterone and sperm health Joe’s background and what led home to focus on men’s health How calorie restriction effects men How men and women’s bodies are affected differently by intermittent fasting Insight on Joe’s research study Correlation between men’s testosterone production and sperm production What does testosterone decline What can men do to combat a decline in their testosterone What are the micronutrients that are key to men’s health Why would a vegetarian and vegan diet not be optimal for reproduction Connect with Joe: You can connect with Joe on his website or by email.  Resources mentioned: Low-fat diets and testosterone in men: Systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention studies The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 352 | Decoding the Male Health Influencer Space | Intermittent Fasting, Fad Diets, & Your Menstrual Cycle | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 321 | Improving Sperm Quality | Everything You Need To Know About Male Factor Infertility | Marc Sklar FFP 320 | Male Factor Infertility | The Significance of Morphology | Prof. Thinus Kruger FFP 305 | Varicocele Diagnosis & Treatment | Male Factor Infertility | Dr. Mary Samplaski FFP 134 | Optimizing Sperm Health | Motility, Morphology & Sperm Count | Why He Needs To Get Tested ASAP | Marc Sklar Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Discover how to improve egg quality in today’s interview with Aimee Raupp! Aimee Raupp, MS, LAc, is a renowned women’s health & fertility expert, celebrity acupuncturist & coach, and the best- selling author of the books Chill Out & Get Healthy, Yes, You Can Get Pregnant, and Body Belief. Her latest book, The Egg Quality Diet: A clinically proven 100-day fertility diet to balance hormones, reduce inflammation, improve egg quality & optimize your ability to get & stay pregnant was released in June 2021. Aimee works virtually with clients all over the world, as well she is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in private practice in New York and Connecticut. Aimee holds a Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor’s degree in biology from Rutgers University. She is also the founder of the Aimee Raupp Beauty line of hand-crafted, organic skincare products that are optimized for hormone harmony. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self Study Program! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Saturee!  Liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods available! Liver is rich in folate, choline, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin A, selenium, zinc, coenzyme Q10 and the list goes on, but unless you grew up eating it, you may have a hard time loving the taste. Saturee A+ liver capsules contain 100% Australian grass fed and finished beef liver with no fillers or preservatives. Click here  to purchase today and enter coupon code FERTILITYFRIDAY for a 5% discount off your order! Topics discussed in today's episode: Why Aimee chose to write her newest book on dieting What we can do to improve egg quality The parameters that Aimee looks at to see if things are in working order Aimee’s approach on supplements and improving egg quality Aimee’s thoughts on vegan and vegetarian diets and how they affect the menstrual cycle and egg quality Outcomes from one of Aimee’s clients who switched to her suggested diet to increase egg quality Symptoms women encounter during Aimee’s diet Connect with Aimee: You can connect with Aimee on her website or by email.  Resources mentioned: The Egg Quality Diet: A clinically proven 100-day fertility diet to balance hormones, reduce inflammation, improve egg quality & optimize your ability to get & stay pregnant The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 339 | Autoimmune Issues and Infertility | Aimee Raupp MS, LAc FFP 301 | Gut Health, Digestion, and Your Fertility | Dr. Haylee Nye, ND, and Kristin Cornett FFP 281 | Intermittent Fasting, Keto Diets, and Why Women Should Approach it Differently | Shawn Mynar FFP 280 | Hormones, Menopause, and Using the Keto Diet to Manage Symptoms | Dr. Anna Cabeca FFP 256 | Gut Health & Fertility | Sarah Clark FFP 216 | Improving Egg Quality | Mitochondria and Fertility | Warren Cargal FFP 188 | Real Food For Pregnancy | Optimizing vegetarian & vegan diets for pregnancy | Lily Nichols FFP 172 |  Nourishing Fats | Why You Need Animal Fats For Fertility & Pregnancy | Sally Fallon Morell FFP 166 | SIBO, IBS, and Fertility | The Healthy Gut | Rebecca Coomes FFP 155 | The Impact of Under-Eating on Your Fertility & Your Cycles | Lily Nichols [On-Air Client Session] FFP 115 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Infertility | Vegetarian Diet & Fertility | Aarathi & Lisa FFP 076 | The Emotional Connection to Fertility & Health | Aimee Raupp FFP 066 | Gut Health and Fertility | Preconception Nutrition | GAPS Diet | Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Low progesterone? Short luteal phase? Moderate to severe PMS? You’ll want to tune into today’s episode to learn how to balance your hormones by boosting your progesterone levels! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self Study Program! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What a normal cycle is supposed to look like What does your cycle look like when there is low progesterone Common signs of low progesterone What is the luteal phase How do you determine if your progesterone is low What is the value in doing hormone testing Importance of testing on the correct day How to time your progesterone testing Strategies to  boost progesterone production in the luteal phase Connect with Lisa You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 233 | Progesterone and the Importance of Regular Ovulation | Dr. Jerilynn Prior FFP 185 | Low Progesterone | Short Luteal Phase | Premenstrual Spotting | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 112 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Low Progesterone, Miscarriage, Stress & The Menstrual Cycle | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Amelia & Lisa FFP 106 | What You Need To Know About Progesterone and Pregnancy | Using Your Cycle To Time Hormone Testing | Fertility Awareness Method | Nora Pope Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Are your temperatures too low? Find out whether your temperatures are in the normal range, and what to do if your temps are too low! Today’s episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is BBT Why do we track BBT What is BBT’s connection to your ovulation Lisa’s thermometer recommendation How to identify if your temperature is in a normal range The relationship between your temperature and the pre and post ovulation phase Reasons why your temperatures could be too low that are not health related How to ensure you are taking your temperature accurately What do you do if your temperatures are too low Most common reasons why your BBT could be low The link between your temperature and your metabolism & your diet How long you should track to see if your temperature is health related Connect with Lisa You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 377 | Thyroid Health, Fertility, and Iodine | Summer Replay Series | Dr. David Brownstein | Dr. Denis Wilson FFP 281 | Intermittent Fasting, Keto Diets, and Why Women Should Approach it Differently | Shawn Mynar FFP 273 | The Magnesium Miracle | Magnesium & Your Menstrual Cycle | Dr. Carolyn Dean MD, ND FFP 258 | BBT Charting | Top 10 Questions About Basal Body Temperature Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 176 | The Role of Iodine in Women’s Health | Ovarian Cysts, Fibrocystic Breasts & Thyroid Disorders | Dr. Jorge Flechas FFP 036 | Increasing Body Literacy with Fertility Awareness | Health Benefits of Regular Ovulation | Feminism and The Pill | Laura Wershler Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Most women jump into fertility awareness to conceive or avoid pregnancy, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg! In today’s brand new on-air client session, discover how Meg is utilizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign in her life. Today’s episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now!   Topics discussed in today's episode: Meg’s menstrual cycle and hormonal birth control history Meg’s transition off hormonal contraceptives to Fertility Awareness Methods What prompted Meg to make to come off hormonal birth control Meg’s side effects and symptoms that raised awareness and concern Link between IBS and contraceptives History of birth control How birth control works Importance of listening to your body and paying attention to the warning signs Why Meg wants to spread the knowledge she has learned about hormonal birth control Connect with Lisa. You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 351 | Using The Menstrual Cycle As A Vital Sign | Nora Pope [On-Air Client Session] FFP 345 | Understanding Your Fifth Vital Sign | Lisa & Grace [On-Air Client Session] FFP 319 | Her Period Saved Her Life | The Fifth Vital Sign | Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Lisa & Michelle FFP 241 | Behind The Scenes | The Fifth Vital Sign | Interpreting The Data | Lisa | Fertility Friday Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Thinking of coming off the pill? In today’s brand new on-air client session, discover how Sydney managed the transition from birth control to fertility awareness. Sydney also shares her experience managing her period pain naturally. Today’s episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: The aspects of Fertility Awareness Method Sydney’s menstrual cycle history Sydney’s path to the Fertility Awareness Method What Sydney’s experience with birth control The difference in Sydney's period before and after the pill How Sydney has been managing her fertility since she came off the pill How Sydney managed her period pain naturally Connect with Lisa. You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 331 | Overcoming Period Pain | Transitioning From Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Laura [On-Air Client Session] FFP 318 | Overcoming Period Pain + Natural Birth Control | Lisa & Lauren [On-Air Client Session] FFP 289 | Taking the Leap from Hormonal Birth Control to Fertility Awareness | Stephanie & Lisa FFP 283 | Overcoming Period Pain | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 208 | From Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Michelle [On-Air Client Session] FFP 186 | Managing Painful Periods | Charting Cervical Mucus | Lisa & Liz [On Air Client Session] FFP 151 | Overcoming Period Pain | The Link Between Digestion & The Menstrual Cycle | Lisa & Stacey [On-Air Client Session] FFP 130 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Transitioning from Hormonal Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Coming Off The Pill | Lisa & Amy Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.  

Should you rely on ovulation predictor kits when you’re trying to conceive? Find out in today’s episode of the 2021 summer replay series! In this solo episode, I am tackling the topic of Ovulation Predictor Kits! I talk about OPKs and why I don’t think they are all they’re cracked up to be. I share why relying solely on OPKs can reduce your chances of conception in some cases, and why your body gives you much more reliable signs to go on when you pay attention to it! Today’s episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! [powerpress] Topics discussed in today's episode: Why relying primarily on Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) can actually lower your chances of conceiving How OPKs can inadvertently lead you to use the rhythm method The impact of stress on your menstrual cycle Why the key to timing sex correctly is not about having sex on ovulation day Why women with PCOS often can’t rely on OPKs to identify ovulation How relying on OPKs can result in you ignoring your body signs Why monitoring your cervical mucus observations is more effective than relying on OPKs Why waiting for a positive OPK to have sex will often cause you to miss out on several fertile days prior to ovulation The importance of understanding your fertility signs first and using OPKs second The benefits of using OPKs when you understand and pay attention your fertile signs first Using Fertility Awareness to optimize your chances of conception Connect with Lisa. You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Method | Fertility Friday Podcast Cora Tampons | Organic Tampons That Work 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program | Program Details Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Is there a connection between fibrocystic breast disease, ovarian cysts and iodine deficiency? Find out in today’s episode of the 2021 summer replay series! Dr. Flechas has been in medical practice for 35 years. He is the Medical Director of Flechas Family Practice in Hendersonville, N.C. In addition to family practice, Dr. Flechas’s areas of specialization include Iodine therapy for thyroid and breast disorders, bio-identical hormone replacement for both men and women, and diagnosis and treatment of cardiac-related issues such as coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, and hypertension. Today’s episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: The link between fibrocystic breast disease and iodine deficiency The connection between iodine deficiency and cancer What is the relationship between iodine deficiency and thyroid function? What are the factors that contribute to the development of a goiter? Is iodine only necessary for thyroid function? How Iodine is distributed inside your body? What is fibrocystic breast disease and what are the most common signs and symptoms? The link between iodine and the development of scar tissue How is iodine related to breast, ovarian, and thyroid cancer? If iodine can reverse fibrocystic breast disease, then why isn’t it standard treatment? The link between iodine deficiency, polycystic ovary, and insulin resistance? What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for iodine and why does Dr. Flechas recommend significantly higher amounts? How can you determine if you are deficient in iodine? What is the most accurate way to test your iodine levels? Connect with Dr. Flechas: You can connect with Dr. Flechas on his Website. Resources mentioned: References & research papers on Iodine | Hakala Labs Iodine replacement in fibrocystic disease of the breast (PubMed)| Dr. Eskin Linalool, a plant-derived monoterpene alcohol, reverses doxorubicin resistance in human breast adenocarcinoma cells (PubMed) Perillyl Alcohol Inhibits Human Breast Cancer Cell Growth in vitro and in vivo (PubMed) Hakala Research Lab | Iodine Testing Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 124 | Thyroid Health & Fertility, Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | Iodine & Thyroid Function | Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome | Dr. David Brownstein, MD | Dr. Denis Wilson, MD FFP 164 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Erika Enos FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 116 | Stop The Thyroid Madness | Going Beyond Synthroid & Getting to the Root Cause of Thyroid Disorders | Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | What to do when your Doctor Won’t Cooperate | Janie Bowthorpe, M. Ed. FFP 041 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Dr. Maureen Rozenn Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Today we dive into the iodine/thyroid controversy, and discover why your basal body temperature is such an important indicator of your overall health in my interviews with Dr. David Brownstein and Dr. Denis Wilson! All this and more in today’s episode of the 2021 summer replay series! Dr. David Brownstein is a Board-Certified family physician and is one of the foremost practitioners of holistic medicine. He is the Medical Director of the Center for Holistic Medicine in West Bloomfield, MI. Dr. Brownstein has lectured internationally to physicians, and others, about his success in using natural hormones and nutritional therapies in his practice. Dr. Denis Wilson developed the concept of Wilson ‘s Temperature Syndrome in 1988 after observing people with symptoms of low thyroid and low body temperature, yet who had normal blood tests. He found that by normalizing their temperatures with T3 (without T4) their symptoms often remained improved even after the treatment was discontinued. Today’s episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: How a book on nutrition led Dr. Brownstein down this career path What should we know about iodine as it relates to the thyroid and why is it essential? What happens when there’s an iodine deficiency? Why is it important to know your iodine levels before you get pregnant? Iodine’s connection to cystic breasts How the thyroid is related to metabolism Low body temperature: what does it mean and what does it have to do with the thyroid? Dr. Wilson’s experiments with cycling patients and resetting their thermostat and thyroid What to do if you have a low body temperature The direct correlation between metabolism and body temperature and how it relates to fertility How does hyperthyroidism relate to fertility? How to tell if, and when, what you’re doing is working What to eat, and when to eat it, to maintain healthy insulin levels Connect with Dr. David Brownstein, MD You can connect with Dr. Brownstein on his website. Connect with Dr. Denis Wilson, MD You can connect with Dr. Wilson on his website. Resources mentioned FFP 116 | Stop The Thyroid Madness | Going Beyond Synthroid & Getting to the Root Cause of Thyroid Disorders | Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | What to do when your Doctor Won’t Cooperate | Janie Bowthorpe, M. Ed. Dr. Brownstein’s Book – Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It Dr. Brownstein’s Book – Overcoming Thyroid Disorders Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness by Dr. Broda Barnes The Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine The Exercise Paradox List of Medical Providers Trained in Dr. Wilson’s Approach Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Why do doctor’s prescribe the birth control for (literally) every menstrual cycle complaint? Find out in today’s episode of the 2021 summer replay series! Dr. Naylor is a board-certified family physician, focused on preventive medicine and nutrition. As an osteopathic physician, she treats patients with a whole-person approach and has training in treating the body with hands-on techniques, called osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). She became especially interested in fertility during the end of her residency training when she herself stopped hormonal contraception in an effort to get pregnant and didn’t get a period. Almost 2 years later, she continues her journey to naturally regain a healthy menstrual cycle and reflects on how western medicine addresses (or doesn’t address) this common issue. Today’s episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is Osteopathic medicine? Dr. Naylor shares how her own experience on hormonal contraceptives has shifted how she views prescribing them in her own practice Why type of training to medical Doctors typically receive regarding hormonal contraceptives? Why do Doctors typically recommend hormonal methods of birth control over non-hormonal methods? Why the official recommendation is for women to use hormonal contraceptives throughout most of their adult life up until approximately age 50 How are physicians typically educated regarding the side effects of hormonal contraceptives? What training are physicians given to the menstrual cycle and maintaining reproductive health? What is the best way to approach your doctor when you are seeking care outside of the traditional medical paradigm? Why advocating for yourself isn’t always easy How to approach your Doctor when he or she isn’t receptive to the treatment, medication or approach you wish to take Connect with Dr. Naylor You can connect with Dr. Naylor on her Website Resources mentioned Dr. Miranda Naylor (website) What is a DO? FFP 007 | What the pill really does to your hormones | PCOS & Menstrual Irregularities | Dr. Lara Briden FFP 095 | No More Periods? The Blessings of the Curse | Menstrual Suppression | The Pill | Dr. Susan Rako FFP 100 | Anniversary Edition Part 1 | Multi-Episode Compilation | Fertility Awareness Method | Pregnancy | Birth Control | Women’s Health | Lisa | Fertility Friday   Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Is there a connection between the MTHFR gene mutation and infertility? Is folic acid found in nature? Join me for an in-depth conversation with Diane Keddy about MTHFR and fertility in today’s episode of the 2021 summer replay series! Today’s episode is sponsored by Tempdrop! Tempdrop gives you everything you need to effortlessly track your fertility. Wear the Tempdrop sensor  while you sleep  for accurate basal body temperature readings without the stress of early morning wake ups. Tempdrop’s accompanying app enables you to chart an array of symptoms alongside your BBT, including cervical mucus and OPKs. Combine these fertility signs all in one place to identify your fertile window and confirm ovulation. Whether you are trying to conceive, are avoiding pregnancy or want to chart for health reasons, Tempdrop makes fertility awareness accessible to all women - even if you don’t have regular cycles or sleeping patterns. Identify your fertility window, in real time with Tempdrop. Follow this link to buy now!  And use code coupon code: FERTILITYFRIDAY at checkout for a 10% discount when your order! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is the MTHFR gene mutation and how common is this gene mutation? Why is the MTHFR gene mutation problematic in both men and women? What impact does the MTHFR gene mutation have on a woman’s ability to convert folic acid to folate? What are the symptoms of the MTHFR mutation and how do you test for it? Is folic acid dangerous to individuals with this gene mutation? What type of diet is recommended for individuals with the MTHFR gene mutation? How does the MTHFR gene mutation impact a woman’s chances of conceiving? Why is the MTHFR gene mutation linked to repeated miscarriages and birth defects? What are some of the natural sources of folate? What should women be looking for in a supplement to ensure they get the correct type of folate? What is the connection between the MTHFR gene mutation and Iron deficiency? What is the link between MTHFR and heart disease? When should you ask your physician to screen you for the MTHFR gene mutation? Why is the MTHFR gene mutation linked to depression, anxiety and irritable bowel syndrome among other medical conditions? What to do if you have the MTHFR gene mutation and you are having trouble getting pregnant? Connect with Diane You can connect with Diane on her website, or via email! Resources mentioned Diane Keddy Is Folic Acid Poison to Pregnant Women? | Diane Keddy 23 and Me | Genetic Testing Dr. Ben Lynch | MTHFR.net Seeking Health | Dr. Ben Lynch Nutritional Supplements Thorne Supplements Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Tempdrop This episode is sponsored by Tempdrop! Tempdrop gives you everything you need to effortlessly track your fertility. Click here to learn more now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Join me for an incredible interview with Toni Weschler, author of Taking Charge of Your Fertility! This is the second episode in this year’s summer replay series! Today’s episode is sponsored by Tempdrop! Tempdrop gives you everything you need to effortlessly track your fertility. Wear the Tempdrop sensor  while you sleep  for accurate basal body temperature readings without the stress of early morning wake ups. Tempdrop’s accompanying app enables you to chart an array of symptoms alongside your BBT, including cervical mucus and OPKs. Combine these fertility signs all in one place to identify your fertile window and confirm ovulation. Whether you are trying to conceive, are avoiding pregnancy or want to chart for health reasons, Tempdrop makes fertility awareness accessible to all women - even if you don’t have regular cycles or sleeping patterns. Identify your fertility window, in real time with Tempdrop. Follow this link to buy now!  And use code coupon code: FERTILITYFRIDAY at checkout for a 10% discount when your order! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is Fertility Awareness and how is it different from the Rhythm Method? Why is the Fertility Awareness Method Effective? Is the Fertility Awareness Method complicated to learn? Are women fertile every day? How can women determine when they are fertile each month? Is it possible for women to use the Fertility Awareness Method successfully as a method of birth control? Why do the “rules” work for preventing pregnancy Why are some women more fertile than others? How are certain health issues reflected in a woman’s menstrual cycle charts? What is the role of basal body temperature in the Fertility Awareness Method? For women who are trying to get pregnant, when is the best time to have unprotected sex? How useful are ovulation predictor kits versus for a woman who is using the Fertility Awareness Method? When is the best time to take a home pregnancy test Connect with Toni You can connect with Toni on her website! Resources mentioned Taking Charge of Your Fertility | Toni Weschler Cycle Savvy | Toni Weschler Taking Charge of Your Fertility (book) | Toni Weschler Cycle Savvy: The Smart Teen’s Guide to the Mysteries of Her Body (book) | Toni Weschler Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Tempdrop This episode is sponsored by Tempdrop! Tempdrop gives you everything you need to effortlessly track your fertility. Click here to learn more now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Today’s episode is the first in this year’s summer replay series! Following up from yesterday’s episode about IVF treatments, today’s episode takes a deep dive into artificial reproductive technology (ART), more specifically IUI (intrauterine insemination), and the common drugs used (clomid/femara) as well as IVF success statistics. Today’s episode is sponsored by Tempdrop! Tempdrop gives you everything you need to effortlessly track your fertility. Wear the Tempdrop sensor  while you sleep  for accurate basal body temperature readings without the stress of early morning wake ups. Tempdrop’s accompanying app enables you to chart an array of symptoms alongside your BBT, including cervical mucus and OPKs. Combine these fertility signs all in one place to identify your fertile window and confirm ovulation. Whether you are trying to conceive, are avoiding pregnancy or want to chart for health reasons, Tempdrop makes fertility awareness accessible to all women - even if you don’t have regular cycles or sleeping patterns. Identify your fertility window, in real time with Tempdrop. Follow this link to buy now!  And use code coupon code: FERTILITYFRIDAY at checkout for a 10% discount when your order! Topics discussed in today's episode: How effective is IUI? What is the difference between the pregnancy rate and the live birth rate? How to dissect “success” rates for IUI How do IUI success rates vary with age? What is the cumulative success rate of IUI and how does it differ from the success rate of an individual round? Does having more rounds of IUI increase your chances of conceiving? What are the side effects of Clomid? How do Clomid impact cervical mucus and your endometrial lining? Why up to 25% of women are resistant to Clomid What is Letrozole and how does it compare to Clomid for IUI? How do the pregnancy and miscarriage rates differ in women who use Clomid versus Letrozole? Why it’s important to be critical of research studies Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: FFP 138 | Post-Pill Amenorrhea | Why It Took 4 Years For Her Period To Come Back | Andrea Petrus FFP 141 | Surviving Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Getting Your Period Back Without Fertility Drugs | Nicola Rinaldi FFP 109 | The Reality of Aging & Fertility | IVF & Assisted Reproductive Technology | The Future of Fertility Treatments | Dr. Marjorie Dixon FFP 127 | What Does a Normal Period Look Like? | How Much Am I Supposed To Bleed During My Period? | Lisa | Fertility Friday http://fertilityfriday.com/fertilityawareness http://fertilityfriday.com/pcos/ FFP 149 | The Truth About Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) | Lisa | Fertility Friday Research Studies: Use of an aromatase inhibitor for induction of ovulation in patients with an inadequate response to clomiphene citrate Extended letrozole regimen versus clomiphene citrate for superovulation in patients with unexplained infertility undergoing intrauterine insemination: a randomized controlled trial A randomized trial of letrozole versus clomiphene citrate in women undergoing superovulation Success Rate of Inseminations Dependent on Maternal Age? An Analysis of 4246 Insemination Cycles   Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Tempdrop This episode is sponsored by Tempdrop! Tempdrop gives you everything you need to effortlessly track your fertility. Click here to learn more now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Brett Russo was born and raised in New Jersey. She graduated with a degree in business management from Bucknell University, where she also met her future husband. After graduation, Brett found her passion working beside her twin brother and father for her family’s printing company, of which she is now the chief executive officer. She married her husband in 2015, and together they fought the hardest battle of their lives with their journey through IVF. Brett is the author of The Underwear In My Shoe: My Journey Through IVF. Brett lives in New Jersey with her husband and their two sons. Today’s episode is sponsored by Tempdrop! Tempdrop gives you everything you need to effortlessly track your fertility. Wear the Tempdrop sensor  while you sleep  for accurate basal body temperature readings without the stress of early morning wake ups. Tempdrop’s accompanying app enables you to chart an array of symptoms alongside your BBT, including cervical mucus and OPKs. Combine these fertility signs all in one place to identify your fertile window and confirm ovulation. Whether you are trying to conceive, are avoiding pregnancy or want to chart for health reasons, Tempdrop makes fertility awareness accessible to all women - even if you don’t have regular cycles or sleeping patterns. Identify your fertility window, in real time with Tempdrop. Follow this link to buy now!  And use code coupon code: FERTILITYFRIDAY at checkout for a 10% discount when your order! Topics discussed in today's episode: Brett’s fertility challenges Why Brett chose to write The Underwear In My Shoe: My Journey Through IVF Brett’s first period and how she managed her period Brett’s experience in tracking her fertility How long it took Brett to choose IVF How long Brett and her husband were trying to get pregnant before the Doctor recommended IUI The commonality of IUI and IVF How Brett and her husband coped during IVF The difference in how men and women emotionally handle infertility  Connect with Brett Russo: You can connect with Brett on her website. Resources mentioned: The Underwear In My Shoe: My Journey Through IVF The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 286 | Surviving Infertility | Sheridan Voysey FFP 213 | Surviving Fertility Challenges | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 160 | Clomid, Letrozole & IUI | How Effective Are Infertility Treatments? | IVF | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 139 | The Truth About Infertility | Maintaining Hope After 9 Years of Trying to Conceive | Stephanie Risinger FFP 109 | The Reality of Aging & Fertility | IVF & Assisted Reproductive Technology | The Future of Fertility Treatments | Dr. Marjorie Dixon FFP 088 | IVF Using Donor Eggs | Egg Donation | Infertility | Donor Egg Bank USA | Heidi Hayes FFP 074 | Resurrection Year | Maintaining Hope Through Infertility | Sheridan Voysey FFP 052 | Surviving Fertility Challenges | Infertility, PCOS & IVF | Kym Campbell FFP 040 | Premature Ovarian Failure at Age 28, IVF Using Donor Eggs, and Fertility Coaching | Sarah Clark FFP 011 | Age Related Fertility Decline | Using Reproductive Technologies | IVF IUI & IVM | Dr Melanie McDowall Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Tempdrop This episode is sponsored by Tempdrop! Tempdrop gives you everything you need to effortlessly track your fertility. Click here to learn more now! Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Cynthia is a Registered Dietitian in the US with a Master's of  science in Nutrition and has been a Registered Dietitian for over 10  years. Cynthia is a non-diet dietitian and believes in Health at Every Size. Helping women recover from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (no period)  & find food & exercise freedom is a speciality area of hers. Due  to her own struggles with HA, disordered eating & infertility,  Cynthia was driven to specialize in HA. Throughout the years, Cynthia has worked in various areas in the field of nutrition which has led her  to where she is today operating her own virtual practice & working  with women across the world helping them recover their period and find  balance with food and exercise. Today Cynthia shares her experience with HA and how it changed her practice (to focus on HA with her clients). Today’s episode is sponsored by Tempdrop! Tempdrop gives you everything you need to effortlessly track your fertility. Wear the Tempdrop sensor  while you sleep  for accurate basal body temperature readings without the stress of early morning wake ups. Tempdrop’s accompanying app enables you to chart an array of symptoms alongside your BBT, including cervical mucus and OPKs. Combine these fertility signs all in one place to identify your fertile window and confirm ovulation. Whether you are trying to conceive, are avoiding pregnancy or want to chart for health reasons, Tempdrop makes fertility awareness accessible to all women - even if you don’t have regular cycles or sleeping patterns. Identify your fertility window, in real time with Tempdrop. Follow this link to buy now!  And use code coupon code: FERTILITYFRIDAY at checkout for a 10% discount when your order! Topics discussed in today's episode: Cynthia’s HA misdiagnosis and her experience How old Cynthia was when she got her first period and if she ever used birth control The common misdiagnosis of PCOS and HA The difference between HA and PCOS The similarities in symptoms of HA and PCOS How the diagnosis for PCOS and HA differ The challenges women face getting the correct diagnosis Cynthia’s, body size, eating habits and workout routine that contributed to her late menstrual cycle start Connect with Cynthia: You can connect with Cynthia on LinkedIn and Instagram. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 353 | Myths & Facts About Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Dani Sheriff FFP 349 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Samantha Kellgren [On-Air Client Session] FFP 275 | Recovering from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Lisa & Catherine FFP 270 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | How Laura Got Her Period Back 5 Years After Coming Off The Pill | Laura Bruner FFP 223 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | No Period. Now What? | Dr. Nicola Rinaldi, PhD FFP 173 | Reclaiming Menstruation | The Wisdom and Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Lara Owen FFP 141 | Surviving Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Getting Your Period Back Without Fertility Drugs | Nicola Rinaldi [On-Air Client Session] FFP | 113 Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Making Fertility Awareness Work for You | FAM & Breastfeeding | Managing Your Fertile Window | Sarah, Lisa, & Rose Yewchuk FFP 086 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Period Repair Manual | Healthy Hormones | Dr. Lara Briden FFP 019 | Fix Your Period | Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea and The Pill | Nicole Jardim Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Kitty spent most of her adult life dieting. She jumped from one quick fix diet to the next. Shakes, fasting, keto and low carb. You name it she’s done it. She was obsessed with food and felt like she was either restricting or binge eating. She felt happiest when she was thin but she had to starve herself and train 6-7 days a week to maintain it. She had irregular and painful periods, suffered miscarriages, rarely slept through the night; she was bloated, constipated and exhausted. That all changed in 2015 when she met her partner Craig and stumbled across the work of Ray Peat and Emma Sgourakis. What she learned transformed her body and health. It's now Kitty’s mission to free women from restrictive diets, help them restore their metabolisms, balance their hormones and build bodies they love. Today Kitty joins me for an important discussion of optimizing exercise for the female body, menstrual cycle, and hormone cycle! Is it possible to exercise less, eat more, and lose weight at the same time? Tune in to find out! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Kitty’s diet history, her company and how she supports women How Kitty was introduced to a healthy lifestyle Why women end up in the cycle of getting to that “ideal weight”? Why we need to eat more to help their body to survive Myths about weight loss Healthy and safe weight loss takes times Importance of consistency for a healthy life How intermittent fasting can affect your training goals How to determine the balance between protein, carbs and fats Connect with Kitty: You can connect with Kitty on Facebook and Instagram. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 352 | Decoding the Male Health Influencer Space | Intermittent Fasting, Fad Diets, & Your Menstrual Cycle | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 335 | Syncing Your Exercise Routine With Your Menstrual Cycle | Jenni Hulburt FFP 281 | Intermittent Fasting, Keto Diets, and Why Women Should Approach it Differently | Shawn Mynar FFP 221 | 10 Ways I Reduced My Sugar and Carbohydrate Consumption | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 148 | The Impact Of Sugar On The Menstrual Cycle | Body Literacy | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Lisa & Anna FFP 072 | The Connection Between Eating Disorders, PCOS, & Fertility | Angela Grassi FFP 066 | Gut Health and Fertility | Preconception Nutrition | GAPS Diet | Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride FFP 051 | The Impact of Sugar Consumption on Fertility and Health | Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food | Angelique Panagos FFP 028 | Carbohydrate Restriction for Weight Loss | Insulin Sensitivity and PCOS | Franziska Spritzler FFP 025 | How Much Should Women Exercise During Pregnancy? | The Good, The Bad and the Uncomfortable | Lily Nichols Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Hormonal contraceptives and gall bladder disease? Is there a connection? In today’s pill-reality series, Lucie Fink is on the show to share her experience with the pill and how the unexpected side effects lead to a number of painful gall bladder attacks culminating in having her gall bladder removed altogether. Lucie Fink is a 28-year-old video producer,  lifestyle host, stop motion artist, and digital educator. She has made  numerous appearances on NBC’s TODAY Show as a Millennial spokesperson,  discussing a wide range of topics relevant to her generation. From  2015-2019, Lucie worked at Refinery29 where she created and hosted their  hit YouTube shows, Try Living with Lucie and Lucie for Hire. Today,  Lucie is signed with United Talent Agency and creates entertaining and  educational content for a global audience of millions across her various  social platforms. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Lucie’s period history Lucie’s experience with birth control Lucie’s side effects from birth control How Lucie discovered her gall bladder problem Why Lucie ended up getting her gall bladder out Lucie's recovery process after the removal of her gall bladder What Lucie learned about the connection between birth control and her gall bladder issue Connect with Lucie: You can connect with Lucie on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 341 | Copper IUD Benefits & Side Effects | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Frances [On-Air Client Session] FFP 318 | Overcoming Period Pain + Natural Birth Control | Lisa & Lauren FFP 310 | The Pill Gave Her A Stroke | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Amanda FFP 257 | Mercier Therapy for Pelvic Pain and Infertility | Dr. Jennifer Mercier, ND, PhD [On-Air Client Session] FFP 236 | Unexplained Pelvic Pain & Fertility Awareness Charting | Lisa & Leah B [On-Air Client Session] FFP 219 | Investigating Period Problems | Georgia & Lisa Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Dr. Aviva Romm is both a midwife and a Yale trained MD and Board Certified Family Physician with specialties in Integrative Gynecology, Obstetric and Pediatrics, with a focus on women’s endocrinology. She’s also a world renown herbalist, and author of the textbook, Botanical Medicines for Women’s Health, as well as 7 other books, including The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution and her new book, Hormone Intelligence. A practitioner, teacher, activist and advocate of both environmental health and women’s reproductive rights and health, she has been bridging the best of traditional medicine, total health ecology, and good science for over three decades. Her podcast, articles, books, and online programs are wildly popular and successful, helping women take back their health. Dr. Romm practices medicine in both NY and MA, and lives in the Berkshires of Western MA. Today we take a deep dive into why women often have such a difficult time getting support for their reproductive health issues. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Who is Aviva and experience in the medical industry What is Hormone Intelligence about and why Aviva wanted to write that book now Why women have a hard time getting help Different stereotypes of how women are perceived Cultural myths that doctors have internalized The barriers women face seeking help from medical professionals What is actually helping in medical school Should women be going to her doctor for her first protocol when she has issues with her cycle How women need to know where doctors are coming from Why women should be prepped for their doctors appoints Connect with Aviva: You can connect with Aviva on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and on her website. Resources mentioned: FFP 259 | Thyroid, Adrenals, and Fertility | Dr. Aviva Romm, MD Botanical Medicines for Women’s Health The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution Hormone Intelligence The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 343 | Advocating for the Support You Need | Lisa & Anna FFP 336 | Your Doctor’s Perspective on the Fertility Awareness Method | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 314 | What You Need to Know About Choosing A Doctor | Women’s Health | Dr. Kyrin Dunston, MD FFP 285 | Finding a Medical Doctor Who Will Support You | Dr. Nathan Riley, MD FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 123 | Fertility Awareness Training for Physicians & Health Professionals | What Your Doctor Needs to Know About Fertility Awareness | Dr. Marguerite Duane FFP 104 | Birth Control Pills From Your Doctor’s Perspective | Why Your Physician isn’t Looking at the Root Cause | Alternative Medicine for Women | Dr. Miranda Naylor Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Today my client Brittany joins us to share her experience using fertility awareness for conception. Find out how to navigate some of the challenges Brittany faced with cervical mucus, cycle irregularities, stress, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Why Brittany has never used hormonal birth control  The importance of educating yourself about the various types of birth control How Brittany is managing her fertile window in the pre-ovulatory phase What she loves about fertility awareness Ways Brittany is navigating the various types of cervical mucus during her cycle  Why it is so important to rest and manage your stress and how lack of either can affect your cycle  Challenges she has been facing with charting in the post-ovulatory phase  Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 308 | How Does Stress Impact The Menstrual Cycle? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 300 | Conceiving with Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 287 | Conceiving with Love | Denise Wiesner, LAc. [On-Air Client Session] FFP 238 | Fertility Awareness, Birth Control, and Body Literacy | Lisa & Leah C FFP 181 | Staying Consistent With Charting When Life is Stressful | Fertility Awareness Method | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 112 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Low Progesterone, Miscarriage, Stress & The Menstrual Cycle | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Amelia & Lisa FFP 108 | Cervical Mucus & Hormonal Health | Fertility Awareness Method Cycle Charting | Diet, Gut Health & Fertility | Vicki Braun FFP 099 | HPA Axis Dysregulation, Adrenal Fatigue & Fertility | Stress Management | Kelsey Kinney (Marksteiner) RD FFP 098 (Bonus) | How To Boost Your Cervical Mucus Production | Nutrition for Cervical Health | Trying To Conceive | Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 075 | Cervical Mucus Charting | Fertility Awareness Method | NaPro Technology | Megan Faller FFP 048 | Cervical Fluid and The Fertility Awareness Method | Sarah Panzetta Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Have you been told you need to have sex every other day when you’re trying for a baby? Or that having sex multiple times per day will increase your chances of conception? If so, this episode will put the most common conception myths to rest once and for all! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: How to use Fertility Awareness cycle charting when you’re trying to conceive How does Fertility Awareness Charting help with fertility How to time sex accurately whether you’re trying to avoid pregnancy or trying to conceive What it takes for natural conception What to do when you are not conceiving when you are timing sex and charting How cervical fluid plays an important role in conception Different types of mucus Check for cervical fluid after your period Specific myths about how many times and when to have sex Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 300 | Conceiving with Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 287 | Conceiving with Love | Denise Wiesner, LAc. FFP 277 | The Top 4 Reasons Why You’re Not Conceiving | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 269 | Can Women Ovulate More Than Once Per Cycle? | Can Women Ovulate While Pregnant? | Lets Set The Record Straight! | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 254 | 5 Ways Fertility Awareness Will Help You Get Pregnant | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 252 | Identifying Your Fertile Window  | Devyn & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 222 | Optimizing Sex For Conception With Limited Mucus | Daysi & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 168 | Timing Sex For Conception & Optimizing Cervical Mucus Production | Ashlee & Lisa FFP 098 (Bonus) | How To Boost Your Cervical Mucus Production | Nutrition for Cervical Health | Trying To Conceive | Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 085 | Myths and Facts About Fertility, The Pill & Ovulation | Fertility Awareness Method | Pregnancy | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 083 | Do You Know When You Ovulate? | Fertility Awareness Method | Dr. Kerry Hampton FFP 020 | How to Accurately time Sex to Optimize your chances of getting Pregnant | Why Cervical Mucus is Essential | Dr Kerry Hampton FFP 005 | Using Fertility Awareness when trying to conceive | Allison Macbeth Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Do women experience side effects with the copper IUD? Today I share an interview with Christine, a member of the Fertility Friday community, and she shares her experience with the copper IUD. Tune in to find out what worked and what didn’t! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: How old Christine was when she began her period Christine’s period and contraceptive history prior to the IUD Why Christine chose the IUD for her form of birth control Symptoms & side effects Christine experienced after she started the Copper IUD What was Christine’s experience with the ovarian cyst? Difference in Christine’s periods before having the IUD and while she was using the IUD Correlation between women with low iron and heavy bleeding Christine’s experience with the IUD insertion Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 341 | Copper IUD Benefits & Side Effects | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Frances FFP 295 | The IUD, The Pill, and Important Side Effects You Should Know About | Pill Reality Series | Katherine & Lisa FFP 290 | The Pill, The Hormonal IUD, and Pulmonary Embolisms | Lisa & Kat FFP 249 | The Copper IUD and Pregnancy  | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Angie FFP 247 | The Truth About Copper IUDs | Pill Reality Series | Nina and Kathryn FFP 205 | Is Your IUD Messing With Your Mind? | Pill Reality Series Lisa & Allie FFP 161 | Are IUDs Safer Than The Pill? | Hormonal IUDs vs Copper IUDs | Dr. Steve Gangemi FFP 073 | Copper Toxicity, IUDs and the Birth Control Pill | Julie Casper Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and author of the bestselling books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual. She has more than 20 years’ experience in women’s health and currently has a consulting room in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she treats women with PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone- and period-related health problems. Today we talk all about menopause, and why the years leading up to menopause shouldn’t be “horrible.” Discover how to balance and manage your hormones during this normal and natural phase of life! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Why did Laura choose to write Hormone Repair Manual What is menopause and perimenopause Why Lara calls menopause the second puberty Permimenopause symptoms and how to feel better How does stress effect women as they get older Connect with Lara Briden: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Instagram and on her website. Resources mentioned: Period Repair Manual Hormone Repair Manual FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND FFP 086 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Period Repair Manual | Healthy Hormones | Dr. Lara Briden FFP 007 | What the pill really does to your hormones | PCOS & Menstrual Irregularities | Dr Lara Briden The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 363 | Menopause & The Essential Oil Solution | Dr. Mariza Snyder FFP 333 | The Wisdom of Menopause | Empowerment During Perimenopause and Beyond | Alexandra Pope FFP 280 | Hormones, Menopause, and Using the Keto Diet to Manage Symptoms | Dr. Anna Cabeca FFP 109 | The Reality of Aging & Fertility | IVF & Assisted Reproductive Technology | The Future of Fertility Treatments | Dr. Marjorie Dixon FFP 038 | Using Fertility Awareness to Navigate Through Perimenopause and Menopause | Lisa Leger Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner, women’s health expert and the author of seven books: The #1 National Bestselling book, The Essential Oils Hormone Solution, focuses on balancing women’s hormones. Other bestselling books are: The Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils and The DASH Diet Cookbook. Dr. Mariza’s upcoming book, The Essential Oils Menopause Solution, focuses on solutions for women in perimenopause and menopause. For the past ten years, she has lectured at wellness centers, conferences, and corporations on hormone health, essential oils, nutrition, and detoxification. She has been featured on Dr. Oz, Oprah Magazine, Fox News Health, MindBodyGreen and many publications. Dr. Mariza is also the host of the top rated Essentially You Podcast, designed to empower women to become the CEO of their health. Check out her website, drmariza.com, for women's hormone tips, including recipes and remedies. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What inspired Dr. Mariza to write her eighth book, The Essential Oils Menopause Solution, Why Dr. Mariza choose to focus on menopause in the eighth book What is menopause? Why society has a negative association with menopause What is a normal transition to menopause Symptoms you are transitioning into menopause How to listen to your body and ask yourself is this serving you Dr. Mariza’s advice for women who aren’t used to listening to or tuning in to their body Why Dr. Mariza loves essential oils How different oils shift your mental and emotional spirit Connect with Dr. Mariza Snyder: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Instagram and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Essential Oils Hormone Solution The Essential Oils Menopause Solution FFP 245 | Essential Oils and Your Hormones | Dr Mariza Snyder The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 333 | The Wisdom of Menopause | Empowerment During Perimenopause and Beyond | Alexandra Pope FFP 280 | Hormones, Menopause, and Using the Keto Diet to Manage Symptoms | Dr. Anna Cabeca FFP 245 | Essential Oils and Your Hormones | Dr Mariza Snyder FFP 038 | Using Fertility Awareness to Navigate Through Perimenopause and Menopause | Lisa Leger Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Marguerite Duane, MD, MHA is a board-certified family physician and adjunct associate professor at Georgetown University. She is co-founder and executive director of FACTS, the Fertility Appreciation Collaborative to Teach the Science. She is trained as a Creighton Model, FEMM and NeoFertility medical consultant as well as a TeenSTAR educator. She also works with Modern Mobile Medicine, a direct primary care house calls-based medical practice that serves patients of all ages in the DC area. Dr. Duane received her medical degree with recognition in primary care from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and completed her family medicine residency at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. She has previously served on the boards of both the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the Family Medicine Education Consortium (FMEC). Dr. Duane balances her career as a teacher and Family Physician, with her role as a mother and wife. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program!  We start on May 4th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Why is Dr. Duane as passionate now about FAM than when she discovered it years ago Dr. Duane’s thoughts on how FAM is the only birth control method with no side effects The philosophy of allopathic medicine How doctors are trained about FAM and what women can expect when going to their female doctor The effectiveness of Fertility Awareness Methods The different methods of Fertility Awareness Dr. Duane’s thoughts on the challenges for women concerned with the effectiveness How to use the methods correctly What is most commonly quoted when it comes to FAM Connect with Dr. Marguerite Duane: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Facts About Fertility Conference Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship (FAMM) Class of 2021 The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 285 | Finding a Medical Doctor Who Will Support You | Dr. Nathan Riley, MD [On-Air Client Session] FFP 253 | Does Fertility Awareness Really Work? | Sarrah & Lisa FFP 250 | The Top 5 Myths About Fertility Awareness  | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 210 | The Complete Guide to Fertility Awareness | Jane Knight FFP 200 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Natural Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 194 | How Effective Are Fertility Awareness-Based Methods…Really? | Dr. Marguerite Duane, MD FFP 158 | How Effective is Fertility Awareness? | The Marquette Method | Dr. Mary Lee Barron, PhD [On-Air Client Session] FFP 132 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Using FAM for Birth Control Successfully & Confidently | Emily & Lisa FFP 123 | Fertility Awareness Training for Physicians & Health Professionals | What Your Doctor Needs to Know About Fertility Awareness | Dr. Marguerite Duane Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Does the pill cause anxiety and depression? Yes, yes it does. Today I share an interview with Gabby, who tells all about her experience with birth control-induced anxiety and other mood changes. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program!  We start on May 4th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: History of Gabby’s menstrual cycle and her birth control journey Gabby’s symptoms from birth control Gabby’s physical side effects from birth control How Gabby thought her side effects and symptoms were normal at the time How women think the resolution to birth control side effects is to switch brands Gabby’s advice to women who are actively not looking to get pregnant Women are not aware of the most common side effects from birth control and least likely to link them to birth control Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship (FAMM) Class of 2021 The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 310 | The Pill Gave Her A Stroke | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Amanda [On-Air Client Session] FFP 306 | Does The Pill Cause Anxiety and Depression? | Lisa & Teresa FFP 295 | The IUD, The Pill, and Important Side Effects You Should Know About | Pill Reality Series | Katherine & Lisa FFP 218 | The Pill Gave Her A Stroke | Pill Reality Series | Julia & Lisa FFP 182 | Depression, Weight Gain & Mood Disorders | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control | Lisa & Lorena FFP 146 | Anxiety, Depression & Low Libido | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control | LeAnna & Samantha FFP 137 | Panic Attacks, Emotional Breakdowns, and Recurrent Yeast Infections | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control | Briana & Cieara FFP 021 | What Hormonal Contraceptives Really do to Women | Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg-Spall FFP 007 | What the pill really does to your hormones | PCOS & Menstrual Irregularities | Dr Lara Briden Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Kimberly Johnson is a Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, yoga teacher trainer, postpartum advocate and single mom. She helps women heal from birth injuries, gynecological surgeries and sexual boundary violations. She is the author of early mothering classic The Fourth Trimester, as well as the upcoming Call of the Wild: How We Heal Trauma, Awaken Our Own Power, and Use It for Good. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program!  We start on May 4th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What inspired Kimberly to focus on the nervous system and how it relates to her work How does trauma and authority interplay with our interactions with medical professionals What are different types of trauma How to respond to traumatic situations with authorities Ways that we can prepare for traumatic types of interactions with medical professionals   How women respond to these traumatic situations How we can work within the framework to empower ourselves The negative effects of traumatic experiences with your medical professional How to move forward after trauma Repair is always possible Connect with Kimberly: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Instagram and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fourth Trimester Call of the Wild: How We Heal Trauma, Awaken Our Own Power, and Use It for Good Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship (FAMM) Class of 2021 The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 324 | Overcoming Fertility Challenges  |  Overcoming Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss & Stillbirth | Christine McAlister FFP 317 | Vaginal Steaming | Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study | Keli Garza & Kimberly Ann Johnson FFP 310 | The Pill Gave Her A Stroke | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Amanda FFP 308 | How Does Stress Impact The Menstrual Cycle? | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 306 | Does The Pill Cause Anxiety and Depression? | Lisa & Teresa FFP 268 | Postpartum Planning | What Really Happens After Birth | Adriana Lozada FFP 243 | The Fourth Trimester | Postpartum Care with Maga Mama | Kimberly Ann Johnson [On-Air Client Session] FFP 112 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Low Progesterone, Miscarriage, Stress & The Menstrual Cycle | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Amelia & Lisa FFP 102 | Abortion, Menstrual Extraction | Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, Still Birth | Molly Dutton-Kenny Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Should you come off hormonal birth control and learn fertility awareness? How long does it take to learn? In today’s episode I share an interview with Allison, and she shares her experience coming off hormonal contraceptives, and learning to use fertility awareness for birth control! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program!  We start on May 4th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Allison’s experience coming off birth control Allison’s menstrual cycle history, her hormonal birth control experience and what led her to The Fertility Awareness Method The challenges in finding accurate and helpful information to assist with female menstrual cycle and fertility Allison’s side effects from hormonal birth control Allison’s period prior to birth control Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship (FAMM) Class of 2021 The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 340 | 4 Steps To Learning Fertility Awareness | Post-Pill Charting | Postpartum Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 329 | The Fear Is Real | The Truth About Transitioning To Fertility Awareness | Emma & Lisa [On-Air-Client Session] FFP 292 | Tracking Your Cycles Post-Birth Control | Emily & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 289 | Taking the Leap from Hormonal Birth Control to Fertility Awareness | Stephanie & Lisa FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 208 | From Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Michelle FFP 200 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Natural Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 170 | The 5 Biggest Challenges When Learning Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 140 | Transitioning From Hormonal Birth Control After Long Term Pill Use | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 132 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Using FAM for Birth Control Successfully & Confidently | Emily & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 130 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Transitioning from Hormonal Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Coming Off The Pill | Lisa & Amy [On-Air Client Session] FFP 110 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control | Aisha & Lisa FFP 079 | The Top 10 Unexpected Effects of Coming Off The Pill | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 037 | Managing Your Fertility Naturally with Fertility Awareness | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

How long will it take for your period to come back when you come off the pill? How many months will it take for your cycles to normalize? Today’s episode is all about coming off the pill! In my interview with Liz, we talk about her experience coming off birth control and waiting for her cycles to return to normal. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program!  We start on May 4th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! [powerpress] Topics discussed in today's episode: Liz’s menstrual cycle background, birth control history and what opted her to the Fertility Awareness Method How was Liz's bleeding once she got off birth control after 16 years How it took a few cycles to get her period back to normal The length of Liz periods after birth control How Liz collects her menstruation Liz’s experience with tampons and menstrual cups How the menstrual cycle is a vital sign How heavy periods may be a cause of a blood disorder Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: This is Your Brain on Birth Control  FFP 297 | This is Your Brain on Birth Control | Dr. Sarah Hill, PhD. Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship (FAMM) Class of 2021 The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 356 | Bleeding Disorders in Women | Heavy Bleeding | Menorrhagia | Dr. Fiona Bethea & Jhon Velasco FFP 340 | 4 Steps To Learning Fertility Awareness | Post-Pill Charting | Postpartum Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 330 | Non-Hormonal Birth Control Methods | Managing The Fertile Window | Fertility Awareness Method | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 278 | Regulating Your Cycles Post-Pill | Lisa & Natalie [On-Air Client Session] FFP 187 | Charting your cycles post-pill | Preconception planning | Lisa & Karen FFP 173 | Reclaiming Menstruation | The Wisdom and Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Lara Owen [On-Air Client Session] FFP 130 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Transitioning from Hormonal Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Coming Off The Pill | Lisa & Amy FFP 079 | The Top 10 Unexpected Effects of Coming Off The Pill | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 037 | Managing Your Fertility Naturally with Fertility Awareness | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack FFP 029 | Learning to use Fertility Awareness after Coming Off  of the Pill | Managing PCOS Naturally | Jennifer Neff FFP 012 | Recovering from Post-Birth Control Syndrome | How to get your period back | Laura Schoenfeld FFP 007 | What the pill really does to your hormones | PCOS & Menstrual Irregularities | Dr Lara Briden   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Today’s episode is about an important topic that hasn’t yet been addressed on the podcast: bleeding disorders. Find out how bleeding disorders affect women, and why they often go undiagnosed. You won’t want to miss my interview with Dr. Fiona Bethea and Jhon Velasco. Dr. Fiona Bethea is a Health Scientist on the Bleeding Disorders Team in the Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch of the Division of Blood Disorders (DBD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). She joined DBD in 2009 and served as the project coordinator and technical advisor for a study of hemophilia inhibitors, a serious treatment complication. Since 2016, she has worked with community partners to develop evidence-based health promotion and education programs to reduce and prevent complications of bleeding disorders. She also collaborates in the monitoring and evaluation of the Community Counts bleeding disorders surveillance program. Dr. Bethea has been privileged to serve this community and contribute to the scientific evidence base to help prevent and reduce complications of bleeding disorders. She received her PhD in Epidemiology at Georgia State University. She also has a BS in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and an MPH in Global Health, Community Health and Development from Emory University. Jhon Velasco is the Manager of Education and Training at National Hemophilia foundation, where he focuses on women with bleeding disorders, the Spanish speaking community and mental health. He earned his Masters in Health Education from Columbia University, where he focused on health education focusing on marginalized communities. A consistent theme in his career has been the development, implementation and analysis of new and existing public health projects for a variety of international communities, specifically undeserved populations. A common theme among these projects is his commitment to working with individuals and groups to improve their lives through education, mentorship and empowerment. Jhon is also a certified yoga and meditation instructor, having practiced throughout the Americas, Europe and South East Asia. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program!  We start on May 4th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now!   Topics discussed in today's episode: Dr. Bethea's background and what drew her to the study of bleeding disorders Jhon’s background and what drew him to the study of bleeding disorders What are bleeding disorders How a woman would detect she had a blood disorder in terms of her menstrual cycle Signs or symptoms of bleeding disorders Signs that a woman has a bleeding disorder over other health related causes Types of screenings that would take place to rule out bleeding disorders Importance of tracking your menstrual cycle in determining if you have a bleeding disorder Steps to follow if you are trying to differentiate a bleeding disorder versus a heavy menstrual cycle What is Von Willebrand disease, the different types and how it can affect the menstrual cycle What is Hemophilia and the most common symptoms What is a joint bleed The most common bleeding disorders Treatment for women after being diagnosed with a bleeding disorder Bleeding disorders are heriditary  Connect with Dr. Bethea & Jhon: You can connect with Dr. Bethea on LinkedIn and John on LinkedIn. Resources mentioned: https://betteryouknow.org Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship (FAMM) Class of 2021 The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 246 | Heavy Flow | Managing the Complexities of Menstruation | Amanda Laird FFP 230 | Essure Problems | The Bleeding Edge | Angie Firmalino and Amanda Rusmisell FFP 127 | What Does a Normal Period Look Like? | How Much Am I Supposed To Bleed During My Period? | Lisa | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Raquel Lemus is a Licensed Midwife based in Los Angeles who has worked with families since she was 16 yrs old and has been a birthworker and uterine health specialist since 2012. Raquel serves the LA community as a Full Spectrum Midwife, Peristeam Hydrotherapist, Placenta Specialist, Yoga Instructor, and Educator. It is her goal to connect people back to the known wisdom and intelligence of their uterus in order help them experience more joy and alignment with their life purpose! In today’s episode we talk about postpartum vaginal steaming and the impact it can have during the first 6 weeks postpartum and beyond. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here  to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Raquel’s background and what drew her into midwifery Raquel’s philosophy around birth What is vaginal steaming and what is the history of it Postpartum steaming is the most commonly used around the world What Raquel’s experience as a midwife has been like after introducing steaming into the postpartum practice Benefits of steaming postpartum How vaginal steaming helps with the physical transition after having a baby How one would steam, what it entails and what it’s like for a beginner What to expect when steaming for your first time How steaming postpartum helps heal and recover quicker Connect with Raquel: You can connect with Raquel on Facebook, Instagram and on her website. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship (FAMM) Class of 2021 The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 348 | Self Care Down There | Taq Bhandal FFP 317 | Vaginal Steaming | Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study | Keli Garza & Kimberly Ann Johnson FFP 202 | Vaginal Steaming for Period Problems | Steamy Chick | Keli Garza FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr Rosita Arvigo Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Kate Kordsmeier is a writer, educator, and creative entrepreneur. After almost a decade as a freelance journalist, Kate founded Root + Revel, a holistic wellness blog with a focus on mind-body-soul health. Once the blog blossomed into a 6-figure business, she started the The Six-Figure Blog Academy, a digital course dedicated to helping others start their own profitable businesses. Kate is also the host of the Success with Soul Podcast. Her mission is to empower women to create a profitable, purpose-filled online business and build a life of freedom and flexibility, without selling their soul. Today Kate shares her story about overcoming post-pill PCOS. An episode you won’t want to miss! Topics discussed in today's episode: Kate’s menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptives history What inspired Kate to start her holistic wellness blog, Root + Revel Kate’s journey coming off of the pill and normalizing her menstrual cycle Challenges with hormonal contraceptives Kate’s experience with her healthcare providers and her diagnosis with PCOS How the pill can relate to gut issues Why healthcare providers always lean on the pill as the cure Kate’s experience with the IUD How Kate heeled her body naturally Kate’s symptoms after getting off the pill that concerned her she had PCOS Kate’s experience and how long it took her to normalize her period How the pill masks female health and cycle issues Kate's life after her menstrual cycle normalized Connect with Kate: You can connect with Kate on Facebook, Instagram and on her website. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship (FAMM) Class of 2021 The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 279 | Post-Pill Amenorrhea | Lisa & Jennifer [On-Air Client Session] FFP 278 | Regulating Your Cycles Post-Pill | Lisa & Natalie [On-Air Client Session] FFP 275 | Recovering from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Lisa & Catherine FFP 270 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | How Laura Got Her Period Back 5 Years After Coming Off The Pill | Laura Bruner FFP 223 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | No Period. Now What? | Dr. Nicola Rinaldi, PhD FFP 163 | PCOS & Fertility | Improving Fertility & Balancing Hormones with Diet & Lifestyle Changes | Robyn Srigley [On-Air Client Session] FFP 147 | Managing PCOS Symptoms Naturally | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Lisa & Erica FFP 142 | Endometriosis, PCOS, Acne & Infertility | Getting to the Root Cause | Dr. Pamela Frank FFP 141 | Surviving Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Getting Your Period Back Without Fertility Drugs | Nicola Rinaldi FFP 138 | Post-Pill Amenorrhea | Why It Took 4 Years For Her Period To Come Back | Andrea Petrus FFP 111 | 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS | Inflammation, Gut Health, Thyroid Disorders & PCOS | Infertility | Autoimmunity | Dr. Fiona McCulloch, ND [On-Air Client Session] FFP 105 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Awareness Method | PCOS | Balancing Blood Sugar | Nutrition for Fertility | Teri & Lisa FFP 103 | Real Food for PCOS | PCOS, Insulin Resistance & Diabetes | Managing PCOS Naturally with Diet |  Balancing Blood Sugar | Lily Nichols FFP 086 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Period Repair Manual | Healthy Hormones | Dr. Lara Briden FFP 022 | What is PCOS? | Healing PCOS Naturally | PCOS Diva Amy Medling FFP 019 | Fix Your Period | Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea and The Pill | Nicole Jardim FFP 012 | Recovering from Post-Birth Control Syndrome | How to get your period back | Laura Schoenfeld FFP 007 | What the pill really does to your hormones | PCOS & Menstrual Irregularities | Dr Lara Briden Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Dani Sheriff is an Australian-Born, Austin based digital  illustrator, YouTuber and podcaster. She is the host of The Hypothalamic  Amenorrhea Podcast and founder of The HA Society – a podcast and online community for women who care about getting their periods. Her mission is to free up mental space for people who are caught up  in the diet-hard mindset so that they can do their life's greatest work. In today’s episode we talk about some of the most common myths about HA (i.e. that it can only happen to women who are really skinny) and much more! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program!  We start the first week of March! For details and to apply now Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Dani’s period history and birth control use Dani’s personal diagnosis and experience with HA Dani’s experience with telling her doctors about her missed periods The effects of HA on ovulation and progesterone Differences between women with PCOS and HA Dani’s discovery between weight and HA How all women’s bodies differ when it comes to weight loss and the effect on their menstrual cycle The quality of food is more important than the amount of calories you consume How the emotional component of HA is harder to correct than the diet Advice for women who have extreme distortion of their body image Connect with Dani: You can connect with Dani on Instagram and on her website. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship (FAMM) Class of 2021 The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 349 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Samantha Kellgren [On-Air Client Session] FFP 275 | Recovering from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Lisa & Catherine FFP 270 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | How Laura Got Her Period Back 5 Years After Coming Off The Pill | Laura Bruner FFP 223 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | No Period. Now What? | Dr. Nicola Rinaldi, PhD FFP 173 | Reclaiming Menstruation | The Wisdom and Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Lara Owen FFP 141 | Surviving Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Getting Your Period Back Without Fertility Drugs | Nicola Rinaldi FFP 138 | Post-Pill Amenorrhea | Why It Took 4 Years For Her Period To Come Back | Andrea Petrus [On-Air Client Session] FFP | 113 Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Making Fertility Awareness Work for You | FAM & Breastfeeding | Managing Your Fertile Window | Sarah, Lisa, & Rose Yewchuk FFP 086 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Period Repair Manual | Healthy Hormones | Dr. Lara Briden FFP 019 | Fix Your Period | Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea and The Pill | Nicole Jardim Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Women are not small men! Today I dive into the important topic: Decoding the MALE health influencer space! From intermittent fasting to magical “diets,” I’m diving into the controversy and sharing why your menstrual cycle should be your guide to navigating what’s right for YOU! I also get into why, from a professional standpoint, the menstrual cycle can be an integral part of helping your clients navigate this space. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program!  We start the first week of March! For details and to apply now Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What inspired Lisa for decoding the male influencer space        How men and women are different in their hormonal profiles How we use the menstrual cycle as the great equalizer Diet trends in today’s world and how they differ for men and women What is intermittent fasting How intermittent fasting can disrupt the menstrual cycle What works best for women of reproductive age who want their cycles and hormones balanced Signs that Intermittent Fasting may not be best for your body Lisa’s belief there isn’t one type of diet for everyone for every point of their life What women of reproductive age need may be different than the male influencer in the health space you are following How looking at your chart will show if the diet you are following is working for you or not How supplements are like diets and that no supplement will be made for every individual How the cycle and charting over time can be useful from a practitioner perspective Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship (FAMM) Class of 2021 The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 301 | Gut Health, Digestion, and Your Fertility | Dr. Haylee Nye, ND, and Kristin Cornett FFP 281 | Intermittent Fasting, Keto Diets, and Why Women Should Approach it Differently | Shawn Mynar FFP 280 | Hormones, Menopause, and Using the Keto Diet to Manage Symptoms | Dr. Anna Cabeca FFP 221 | 10 Ways I Reduced My Sugar and Carbohydrate Consumption | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 188 | Real Food For Pregnancy | Optimizing vegetarian & vegan diets for pregnancy | Lily Nichols FFP 155 | The Impact of Under-Eating on Your Fertility & Your Cycles | Lily Nichols [On-Air Client Session] FFP 115 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Infertility | Vegetarian Diet & Fertility | Aarathi & Lisa FFP 108 | Cervical Mucus & Hormonal Health | Fertility Awareness Method Cycle Charting | Diet, Gut Health & Fertility | Vicki Braun FFP 072 | The Connection Between Eating Disorders, PCOS, & Fertility | Angela Grassi FFP 066 | Gut Health and Fertility | Preconception Nutrition | GAPS Diet | Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride FFP 051 | The Impact of Sugar Consumption on Fertility and Health | Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food | Angelique Panagos FFP 049 | Improving Fertility Naturally by Optimizing Your Diet, Lifestyle, and Environment | Eleni Roumeliotou FFP 028 | Carbohydrate Restriction for Weight Loss | Insulin Sensitivity and PCOS | Franziska Spritzler Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Nora Pope is a Fertility Awareness advocate and looks forward to the day when all women attain fertility literacy and know when they are fertile. In 2020, Nora Pope co-founded Fertility Continuing Education, an organization that creates accredited post-graduate courses in the fields of fertility awareness, restorative fertility treatment and perinatal care for healthcare professionals. Her publications include naturopathic treatments for epilepsy (Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Epilepsy), neurology, perinatal care, how to collaborate with other health care professionals, and cycle charting for several Naturopathic (“Day 21 No More: how to chart your cycle for the properly timed use of Progesterone HRT”, NDNR) and Midwifery publications Midwifery Today.) She is a popular public speaker and, since 2003, Nora has been educating physicians, midwives, pharmacists, and health experts on the scientific use of natural medicines. At professional healthcare conferences, she has presented on drug-herb interactions, epilepsy, pregnancy, bio-identical progesterone HRT and fertility cycle charting. And in today’s episode we talk about using the menstrual cycle as a vital sign for medical testing and much more! If you’re wanting to learn even more, join us on Wednesday February 17th for a LIVE class all about incorporating fertility awareness into your professional practice! Follow this link to register today! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program!  We start the first week of March! For details and to apply now Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What Nora is doing now in her career and what brought her to focus on combining charting with clinical practice Challenges on teaching charting and fertility awareness for a medical professional Nora’s charting and fertility awareness training experience and the benefits How the additional part of Nora’s training changed her medical practice How does charting help to identify progesterone issues or hormonal imbalances Suggestions on how to get your progesterone levels back to normal Ways to support the body to produce healthier follicles using the naturopathic approach Different phases of the menstrual cycle using the acupuncture method How epilepsy is related to the cycle Importance of charting with a certified charting specialist Importance of normal levels of progesterone Connect with Nora: You can connect with Nora on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and on her website. Resources mentioned: Cycle Charting, Progesterone HRT and Fertility Enhancement Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 345 | Understanding Your Fifth Vital Sign | Lisa & Grace [On-Air Client Session] FFP 319 | Her Period Saved Her Life | The Fifth Vital Sign | Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Lisa & Michelle [On-Air Client Session] FFP 169 | The Menstrual Cycle as a Diagnostic Tool | Sarah & Lisa FFP 106 | What You Need To Know About Progesterone and Pregnancy | Using Your Cycle To Time Hormone Testing | Fertility Awareness Method | Nora Pope FFP 071 | Connecting With the Wisdom of Your Menstrual Cycle | Fertility Massage Therapy | Clare Blake FFP 055 | Menstrual Cycle Health | Why Regular Ovulation is Essential for Bone, Heart and Breast Health | Dr. Jerilynn Prior FFP 036 | Increasing Body Literacy with Fertility Awareness | Health Benefits of Regular Ovulation | Feminism and The Pill | Laura Wershler FFP 014 | What does a Healthy Menstrual Cycle look like? | The Menstrual Cycle as the 5th Vital Sign | Colleen Flowers     Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

If you’re a women’s health professional and you’ve ever wondered how to incorporate fertility awareness into your practice, you’ll love today’s episode! Discover the most common challenges and misconceptions about adding fertility awareness charting support to your professional practice. If you’re wanting to learn even more, join us on Wednesday February 17th for a LIVE class all about incorporating fertility awareness into your professional practice! Follow this link to register today! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program!  We start the first week of March! For details and to apply now Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Challenges involved in incorporating Fertility Awareness Charting to your existing practice There are very few programs designed for professionals to become knowledgeable on FAM charting The time commitment to learning a new area of expertise How healthcare professionals overestimate their ability to teach their clients in their practice The amount of different charting methodologies, apps, resources and practices The myth that there is only one Fertility Awareness Method How having multiple ways to chart is a challenge for health care providers to interpret women’s cycles Cervical mucus is one of the most challenging signs Standardizing how women take their Basil Body temperature How taking a person’s chart out of context can lead to jumping to conclusions How important it is in understanding the Fifth Vital Sign Connect with Lisa : You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 001 | What is Fertility Awareness? | Intro Part 1 FFP 001 | Myths and Facts about Fertility Awareness | Intro Part 2 FFP 002 | Fertility Awareness Method Cycle Charting | Rose Yewchuk FFP 015 | Fertility Awareness Method Cycle Charting Q&A Session | Common Charting Questions | Rose Yewchuk FFP 037 | Managing Your Fertility Naturally with Fertility Awareness | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack FFP 044 | Taking Charge of Your Fertility | Fertility Awareness Method | Toni Weschler FFP 056 | The History of Fertility Awareness Based Methods | The Justisse Method of Fertility Management | Learning and Teaching Fertility Awareness | Geraldine Matus FFP 090 | (BONUS) Top 3 Benefits of Learning Fertility Awareness in a Group Setting | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 110 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control | Aisha & Lisa FFP 121 | Fertility Awareness Method | Reproductive Justice | Association of Fertility Awareness Professionals | Ilene Richman FFP 123 | Fertility Awareness Training for Physicians & Health Professionals | What Your Doctor Needs to Know About Fertility Awareness | Dr. Marguerite Duane FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 165 | What is Fertility Awareness? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 170 | The 5 Biggest Challenges When Learning Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 250 | The Top 5 Myths About Fertility Awareness  | Lisa | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Samantha is an exercise and mindset coach, helping women take control of their fertility through the mind body connection so they can level up their life. After being diagnosed with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, finding out it’s possible to be too fit to get pregnant, and undergoing IVF to have their son, Samantha made drastic changes to her unhealthy relationship with exercise and healthy eating. She now helps other women through the major mindset shifts it takes to stop overexercising and under-eating so they can regain their cycles and get pregnant without going crazy! In today’s episode, Samantha shares her experience with HA, how she overcame it, and some of the specific challenges women face when dealing with HA. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program!  We start the first week of March! For details and to apply now Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Samantha’s personal experience with HA and what led her to focus on this specific area of women’s health Three main characteristics of HA Samantha’s menstrual cycle history when she was on the pill Challenges that women with HA are facing in our medical system Samantha’s experience with her medical doctors and how she was diagnosed with HA The correlation between eating disorders, body image and HA Samantha’s suggestions and advice for women who are going thru the transition period The power of your mind set and its importance to change The word perfect and how it effects on how people measure themselves against the word perfect The effects of HA on your body and how your body has to adapt Samantha’s advice on how to change your mind set on the actual number you weight How do you divorce yourself from your hunger cues Connect with Samantha Kellgren: You can connect Samantha on her Facebook, Instagram, Email and website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 338 | Lost Period? Get Your Period and Health Back on Track | Laura Schoenfeld [On-Air Client Session] FFP 275 | Recovering from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Lisa & Catherine FFP 270 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | How Laura Got Her Period Back 5 Years After Coming Off The Pill | Laura Bruner FFP 223 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | No Period. Now What? | Dr. Nicola Rinaldi, PhD FFP 173 | Reclaiming Menstruation | The Wisdom and Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Lara Owen FFP 141 | Surviving Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Getting Your Period Back Without Fertility Drugs | Nicola Rinaldi FFP 138 | Post-Pill Amenorrhea | Why It Took 4 Years For Her Period To Come Back | Andrea Petrus [On-Air Client Session] FFP | 113 Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Making Fertility Awareness Work for You | FAM & Breastfeeding | Managing Your Fertile Window | Sarah, Lisa, & Rose Yewchuk FFP 086 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Period Repair Manual | Healthy Hormones | Dr. Lara Briden FFP 025 | How Much Should Women Exercise During Pregnancy? | The Good, The Bad and the Uncomfortable | Lily Nichols FFP 019 | Fix Your Period | Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea and The Pill | Nicole Jardim Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Taq, ਤਕਦੀਰ ਕੌਰ Taqdir Kaur Bhandal, is the CEO of @imwithperiods. She runs her small business & think tank and spends her days doing research and teaching at the University of BC. She also gets to nerd out with fellow scholars as a member of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. When she’s not engaging in period research & writing of some kind, she spends her days trying to follow the rays of the sun with her dog. She’s trained as a human developmental biologist, health policy analyst, and herbalist. She is now physically based in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Mi’kmaw Territories after spending many years living in Vancouver. She is passionate about nachos & nach (dance)! In today’s episode, we talk all about self care, and why it’s essential to maintaining healthy menstrual cycles! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program!  We start the first week of March! For details and to apply now Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Taq’s background and what prompted her to write Self Care Down There Inspired her to focus on this area of female self-care What is the overarching message of the book? How did FAM effect Taq’s understanding of self-care and how it changed Taq’s way of taking care of herself? How being aware of emotional and energetic changes in your body can help cope with the shifts that happen in your cycle What are things we can do and useful information in the book that we may not know Taq’s thoughts on how to overcome challenges that come from outside influences How pop culture has affected how sex is portrayed and how we relate to each other sexually Taq and Lisa’s thoughts on sexual abuse and consent Connect with Taqdir Kaur Bhandal : You can connect Taq on her Facebook, Instagram, Email and website. Resources mentioned: Self Care Down There Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 317 | Vaginal Steaming | Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study | Keli Garza & Kimberly Ann Johnson FFP 296 | All About Menstrual Cups | Your Questions Answered | INTIMINATM | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 226 | Xenoestrogens in Black Hair Products | Tola Okogwu FFP 217 | All About Menstrual Cups! | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 202 | Vaginal Steaming for Period Problems | Steamy Chick | Keli Garza FFP 156 | Menstrual Cups & Your Period | An Interview With The Founder of Lunette | Heli Kurjanen FFP 078 | Lunapads & The Diva Cup | Sustainable, Eco-friendly & Healthy Menstrual Products | Madeleine Shaw & Suzanne Siemens FFP 026 |  Myths and Facts About Sexual Assault | The Impact of Sexual Abuse on Fertility and Infertility Part 1 | Erin Martin FFP 027 | The Impact of Sexual Abuse on Fertility and Infertility | Part 2 | Dr Erica Berman Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Mark is the founder and CEO of Organic Pastures Dairy Company, a leading California and national brand of truly raw dairy products including milk, butter, cream, kefir, truly raw cheddar cheeses. Founder and chairman of Raw Milk Institute and is an internationally recognized speaker and expert with an emphasis on Raw Milk production standards, gut biome, milk genomics, nutritional benefits, food safety and the medical benefits of raw unprocessed milk and products. Mark is deeply involved with raw milk food safety research and is associated with the International Milk Genomics Consortium at UC Davis. Since 2018, two peer reviewed research papers now identify the Raw Milk Institute standards, training and testing protocols as causing “The RAWMI EFFECT”. Since 2014, in the USA there has been a 357% increase in raw milk consumption with a decrease of 74% for reported illness associated with raw milk. This positive effect has been associated with the advances in testing technology and the standards and training developed by RAWMI and its PhD board of directors. Thousands of farmers have received RAWMI training on how to produce raw milk for human consumption verses standards for pasteurization. In today’s episode, we talk all about raw milk, and why it may be worth considering if you’ve had issues with regular, conventional, processed milk products. Topics discussed in today's episode: How and why raw milk became the center of Mark’s career Why someone would consume milk that is not pasteurized Why pasteurized milk is so allergenic The reason raw milk is illegal or not regulated in certain countries The two different standards for raw milk When most bacteria in milk happens and what the levels typically are from a healthy cow Why pasteurized milk is not good for your gut How a whole food diet supports fertility Why raw milk is so beneficial to your health Three things that will quickly drop inflammation Reasons raw milk is so beneficial for breastfeeding mothers Connect with Mark MacAfee : You can connect with Mark on his Facebook, Instagram, Email and website. Resources mentioned: Organic Pastures Dairy Company Raw Milk Institute Farmers Over Pharmacies The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 328 | Mold, Parasites, Hidden Infections, & Hidden Pathogens | Unexpected Barriers to Fertility | Dr. Jessica Peatross FFP 301 | Gut Health, Digestion, and Your Fertility | Dr. Haylee Nye, ND, and Kristin Cornett FFP 256 | Gut Health & Fertility | Sarah Clark FFP 221 | 10 Ways I Reduced My Sugar and Carbohydrate Consumption | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 212 | Vegetarianism Explained | Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride FFP 188 | Real Food For Pregnancy | Optimizing vegetarian & vegan diets for pregnancy | Lily Nichols FFP 178 | Glyphosate GMOs & Your Fertility | Dr. Stephanie Seneff FFP 177 | Wheat Belly | Gluten Sensitivity, IBS, and Inflammation | Dr. William Davis FFP 163 | PCOS & Fertility | Improving Fertility & Balancing Hormones with Diet & Lifestyle Changes | Robyn Srigley [On-Air Client Session] FFP 148 | The Impact Of Sugar On The Menstrual Cycle | Body Literacy | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Lisa & Anna [On-Air Client Session] FFP 107 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Awareness Method | Low Hormone Cycle | Impact of a Long-Term Vegetarian Diet on the Menstrual Cycle | Carolina & Lisa FFP 059 | Transitioning From a Vegan Diet | Learning to Listen to Your Cravings | Alexandra Jamieson FFP 051 | The Impact of Sugar Consumption on Fertility and Health | Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food | Angelique Panagos FFP 049 | Improving Fertility Naturally by Optimizing Your Diet, Lifestyle, and Environment | Eleni Roumeliotou Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts!   Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

In today’s on-air client session, my client Annie shares her experience with vulvodynia, the challenges she encountered getting a proper diagnosis, and how she discovered the link between her symptoms and hormonal birth control. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/FAMreality to listen to the other episodes in the Fertility Awareness Reality Series! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program!  We start on January 12th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! [powerpress] Topics discussed in today's episode: The link between Vulvodynia and hormonal birth control The history of Annie’s menstrual cycle and her use of the birth control pill What lead Annie to choose fertility awareness Annie’s symptoms after she made the switch from the pill to an IUD Annie’s misdiagnosis of a vaginal infection Annie’s experience with a pelvic floor therapist Doctors recommendations for Annie’s pain and discomfort How side effects from using a hormonal birth control may not be immediate The importance of reevaluating your birth control in the different phases in your life Connect with Lisa : You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 341 | Copper IUD Benefits & Side Effects | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Frances [On-Air Client Session] FFP 331 | Overcoming Period Pain | Transitioning From Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Laura FFP 295 | The IUD, The Pill, and Important Side Effects You Should Know About | Pill Reality Series | Katherine & Lisa FFP 247 | The Truth About Copper IUDs | Pill Reality Series | Nina and Kathryn [On-Air Client Session] FFP 219 | Investigating Period Problems | Georgia & Lisa FFP 201 | Pelvic Floor Alchemy | Isa Herrera [On-Air Client Session] FFP 169 | The Menstrual Cycle as a Diagnostic Tool | Sarah & Lisa FFP 159 | Vulvodynia | Pain with Sex (Intercourse) | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control | Lisa & Madeline FFP 101 | Pelvic Pain and Inflammation | Functional Nutrition | Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy | Jessica Drummond Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

In today’s on-air client session, my client Grace shares her experience navigating cycle challenges while learning to use fertility awareness for birth control. Discover the lessons she learns from paying attention to her cycles! Head over to fertilityfriday.com/FAMreality to listen to the other episodes in the Fertility Awareness Reality Series! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program!  We start on January 12th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Grace’s menstrual cycle history How Grace managed her fertility and what lead her to incorporate fertility awareness Grace’s thoughts on learning the Fertility Awareness Method The learning process of Fertility Awareness How women’s knowledge of the Fertility Awareness Method differ The importance of knowledge when making the switch to fertility awareness How Grace feels that the fertility awareness allows her to heal herself Possible causes of excess mucus The importance of ruling one problem out at a time to get to the root of the problem How stress can impact your menstrual cycle and temperatures Connect with Lisa : You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 309 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control | Lisa & Freya [On-Air Client Session] FFP 253 | Does Fertility Awareness Really Work? | Sarrah & Lisa FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 241 | Behind The Scenes | The Fifth Vital Sign | Interpreting The Data | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 238 | Fertility Awareness, Birth Control, and Body Literacy | Lisa & Leah C FFP 210 | The Complete Guide to Fertility Awareness | Jane Knight FFP 200 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Natural Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 165 | What is Fertility Awareness? | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 132 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Using FAM for Birth Control Successfully & Confidently | Emily & Lisa FFP 091 | The Fifth Vital Sign | Fertility Awareness Method | Reproductive Health | Kelsey Knight & Emily Varna Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Today I share a rare interview with my husband John, who shares his perspective on fertility awareness cycle charting. You’ll get a peak “behind the curtains,” if you will on what it’s really like for a couple to use fertility awareness for birth control. This episode gives many insights from the male perspective, and will help you when you’re ready to have these types of conversations with your partner! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program!  We start on January 12th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What it was like for John when Lisa shared that she used the Fertility Awareness Charting method when they first started dating The importance of trust in a relationship when charting How men initially react to learning about charting Lisa’s suggestions on approaching and discussing Fertility Awareness Charting with your partner John’s advice to women when approaching their partner about the charting method The conversation and communication needs to be transparent and open between partners when agreeing to the charting method John’s advice to women whose partner are not on board with charting How partners differ on their involvement in the charting method The difference and similarities between the male and female feelings when charting for the first time Connect with Lisa : You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: FFP 057 | Anniversary Edition | 2015 Year In Review with Lisa | Fertility Friday The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 287 | Conceiving with Love | Denise Wiesner, LAc. FFP 262 | Should Men Be Equally Responsible For Birth Control? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 231 | How To Get Your Partner On Board With Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 080 | Can Your Relationship Survive Fertility Challenges? | Save The Marriage | Dr. Lee Baucom FFP 057 | Anniversary Edition | 2015 Year In Review with Lisa | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

In today’s on-air client session, my client Anna shares her experience seeking support within the medical system, and many of the challenges she’s had with medical professionals. Tune in to discover how she advocated for herself to get the care she needed. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/FAMreality to listen to the other episodes in the Fertility Awareness Reality series! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program!  We start on January 12th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Anna’s menstrual cycle history and experience How Anna managed her fertility and what brought her to Fertility Awareness Charting Anna’s previous health issues Challenges Anna had choosing a provider to support her How Anna advocated for her own health to health care providers The importance of finding a health care provider that is compatible with the approach you have Connect with Lisa : You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Women's Body, Women's Wisdom The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 314 | What You Need to Know About Choosing A Doctor | Women’s Health | Dr. Kyrin Dunston, MD FFP 298 | Reproductive Justice, Feminism, & Birth Control | Dr. Elizabeth Kissling PhD. FFP 285 | Finding a Medical Doctor Who Will Support You | Dr. Nathan Riley, MD FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 123 | Fertility Awareness Training for Physicians & Health Professionals | What Your Doctor Needs to Know About Fertility Awareness | Dr. Marguerite Duane FFP 121 | Fertility Awareness Method | Reproductive Justice | Association of Fertility Awareness Professionals | Ilene Richman FFP 104 | Birth Control Pills From Your Doctor’s Perspective | Why Your Physician isn’t Looking at the Root Cause | Alternative Medicine for Women | Dr. Miranda Naylor Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

In today’s on-air client session, my client Liana shares her experience learning fertility awareness postpartum. Discover what factors affect how soon you’ll start ovulating again after you’ve had your baby, and how to chart during the transitional period. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/FAMreality to listen to the other episodes in the Fertility Awareness Reality series! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program!  We start on January 12th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Liana’s fertility awareness journey Liana’s menstrual cycle history Liana’s pregnancy experience Why Liana did not go back on the pill after her daughter’s birth How Liana learned about FAM Liana’s period history postpartum The importance of choosing a practitioner that fits you The Link between breastfeeding and your menstrual cycle When women should speak with their doctor postpartum if they don’t get their menstrual cycle back Connect with Lisa : You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 338 | Lost Period? Get Your Period and Health Back on Track | Laura Schoenfeld [On-Air Client Session] FFP 332 | Using Fertility Awareness Postpartum | Natural Birth Control For Child Spacing | Lisa & Kim BONUS | All About Postpartum Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 303 | Postpartum Charting With The Marquette Method | Dr. Mary Lee Barron, PhD. FFP 291 | Postpartum Charting | Your Questions Answered! | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 251 | Postpartum Charting & Using FAM for Birth Control  | Tara & Lisa FFP 119 | The Truth About Using Fertility Awareness Postpartum | Is Fertility Awareness Effective When You’re Breastfeeding? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 087 | Managing the Postpartum Period | Creating a Support System for New Moms | How to Transition Back to Work After Baby | Arianna Taboada Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

In today’s special Pill Reality Series episode, my guest Frances shares her experience with the copper IUD. Many women turn to the copper IUD since it is one of the few non-hormonal options available, but the same question remains: are most women informed of the risks? Head over to fertilityfriday.com/pillreality to listen to the other episodes in the Pill Reality series! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program!  We start on January 12th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Frances’ menstrual cycle history and how she managed her fertility How the pill effected Frances libido Why Frances switched to the Copper IUD What was the process of inserting the Copper IUD for Frances Frances’ side effect immediately following after getting the Copper IUD inserted How the IUD effected Frances hormones Side effects of the IUD during the 5 years she had the IUD How Frances' period changed after receiving the Copper IUD At what point did Frances decide to remove the IUD How Frances' period changed once she removed the IUD How the Copper IUD effected Frances mental health Knowing what Frances knows now, how she would approach the Copper IUD today Benefits of the Copper IUD Connect with Lisa : You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 295 | The IUD, The Pill, and Important Side Effects You Should Know About | Pill Reality Series | Katherine & Lisa FFP 290 | The Pill, The Hormonal IUD, and Pulmonary Embolisms  | Lisa & Kat FFP 282 | What You Need To Know About The Implant | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Tessa FFP 272 | The Truth About The Implant | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Laura FFP 249 | The Copper IUD and Pregnancy  | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Angie FFP 247 | The Truth About Copper IUDs | Pill Reality Series | Nina and Kathryn FFP 205 | Is Your IUD Messing With Your Mind? | Pill Reality Series Lisa & Allie FFP 161 | Are IUDs Safer Than The Pill? | Hormonal IUDs vs Copper IUDs | Dr. Steve Gangemi FFP 073 | Copper Toxicity, IUDs and the Birth Control Pill | Julie Casper Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Today’s episode is all about fertility awareness, and the 4 basic steps to follow when you’re learning to chart your cycles! Tune in to find out what to watch out for when coming off the pill or charting postpartum as you learn the ropes. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program!  We start on January 12th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: How to discover the Fertility Awareness Method Four Steps involved in learning Fertility Awareness Specific things to know and watch out for if you’re coming off the pill or post-partum What is Fertility Awareness? What is the menstrual cycle? The three main fertile signs What the Post Pill transition looks like Challenges you will see when coming off the pill Differences in Postpartum Charting Connect with Lisa : You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Taking Charge of Your Fertility The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: Fertility Awareness Reality Series Episodes FFP 330 | Non-Hormonal Birth Control Methods | Managing The Fertile Window | Fertility Awareness Method | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 291 | Postpartum Charting | Your Questions Answered! | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 262 | Should Men Be Equally Responsible For Birth Control? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 200 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Natural Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 119 | The Truth About Using Fertility Awareness Postpartum | Is Fertility Awareness Effective When You’re Breastfeeding? | Lisa | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Aimee Raupp, MS, LAc, is a renowned women’s health & fertility expert, celebrity acupuncturist & coach, and the best- selling author of the books Chill Out & Get Healthy, Yes, You Can Get Pregnant, and Body Belief. Aimee works virtually with clients all over the world, as well she is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in private practice in New York and Connecticut. Aimee holds a Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor’s degree in biology from Rutgers University. She is also the founder of the Aimee Raupp Beauty line of hand-crafted, organic skincare products that are optimized for hormone harmony. Aimee is also the Head of Chinese Medicine at The Well in NYC and is a frequent speaker at women’s health & wellness conferences across the nation. In today’s episode we talk about autoimmunity and the negative impact it can have on fertility. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program!  We start on January 12th! Will you be joining us?Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: How Aimee came to writing her most recent book Body Belief Aimee’s career background and what brought her to research autoimmune diseases and fertility What is autoimmunity and what its related to Connection between endometriosis and autoimmunity Connection between PCOS, Diabetes, Crohn’s, Premature Ovarian Failure and autoimmunity The correlation between diabetes and level of toxicity in your body and how it relates to autoimmunity How autoimmunity links to fertility Aimee’s suggestion to support optimal immune functioning Inflammation and its impact on your egg quality Aimee’s thoughts on the thyroid and the autoimmune component Different paradigms on healthcare Connect with Aimee Raupp: You can connect with Aimee on Facebook, Instagram and on her website. Resources mentioned: Chill Out & Get Healthy Yes, You Can Get Pregnant Body Belief The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 302 | Dirty Genes | MTHFR, Folic Acid, and Your Fertility | Dr. Ben Lynch, ND FFP 286 | Surviving Infertility | Sheridan Voysey FFP 277 | The Top 4 Reasons Why You’re Not Conceiving | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 259 | Thyroid, Adrenals, and Fertility | Dr. Aviva Romm, MD [On-Air Client Session] FFP 234 | Thyroid Health and Your Charts | Lisa & Taq FFP 189 | Lyme Disease & Fertility | Robin Shirley FFP 164 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Erika Enos [On-Air Client Session] FFP 131 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Managing Hashimoto’s Naturally | Going Gluten Free | Kelly & Lisa FFP 124 | Thyroid Health & Fertility, Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | Iodine & Thyroid Function | Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome | Dr. David Brownstein, MD | Dr. Denis Wilson, MD FFP 116 | Stop The Thyroid Madness | Going Beyond Synthroid & Getting to the Root Cause of Thyroid Disorders | Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | What to do when your Doctor Won’t Cooperate | Janie Bowthorpe, M. Ed. FFP 111 | 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS | Inflammation, Gut Health, Thyroid Disorders & PCOS | Infertility | Autoimmunity | Dr. Fiona McCulloch, ND FFP 045 | Autoimmune Disease and Fertility | Thyroid Health | MTHFR Gene Mutation | Dr. Fiona McCulloch FFP 046 | Healing Your Thyroid Naturally with Nutrient Rich Foods | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Andrea Beaman FFP 041 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Dr. Maureen Rozenn FFP 017 | Natural Treatment for Unexplained Infertility | Treating Endometriosis and Fibroids | Dr Shawna Darou, ND Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.  

Laura Schoenfeld is a Registered Dietitian (RD), women’s health expert, and business coach for integrative and functional dietitians and nutritionists. Her mission is to educate women on how to nourish their bodies, minds, and spirits and help nutrition professionals grow and scale a successful business. A specialist trained in functional medical nutrition therapy, she has helped hundreds of women optimize their hormone and gut health while allowing for flexibility in their diet and lifestyle choices. Drawing on her background as a teaching assistant and mentor for the Kresser Institute’s ADAPT functional practitioner program, Laura has coached dozens of dietitians and nutritionists on how to grow their businesses for financial success. In today’s episode we talk all about hypothalamic amenorrhea, and how to overcome the mindset challenges to successfully recover healthy eating patterns and a healthy cycle! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of it’s kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for free with your free 30 day trial of Audible! Click here to listen now. Topics discussed in today's episode: What brought Laura into the field of hormonal health and how she pivoted into her current work Laura’s belief on where the females desire to be perfect comes from How the vision of being perfect leads to hormonal and menstrual issues How womens self identities form when it comes to diet and exercise Why women focus on their identity What it means when your identity is connected to the diet or exercise you follow Why women tend to struggle to recover from hypothalamic amenorrhea Why its important for women to not focus on their body not being the most important thing What are the causes of hypothalamic amenorrhea Factors that influence a missing or irregular period Connect with Laura Schoenfeld: You can connect with Laura on Facebook, Instagram and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 301 | Gut Health, Digestion, and Your Fertility | Dr. Haylee Nye, ND, and Kristin Cornett FFP 281 | Intermittent Fasting, Keto Diets, and Why Women Should Approach it Differently | Shawn Mynar FFP 221 | 10 Ways I Reduced My Sugar and Carbohydrate Consumption | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 188 | Real Food For Pregnancy | Optimizing vegetarian & vegan diets for pregnancy | Lily Nichols FFP 172 |  Nourishing Fats | Why You Need Animal Fats For Fertility & Pregnancy | Sally Fallon Morell FFP 155 | The Impact of Under-Eating on Your Fertility & Your Cycles | Lily Nichols [On-Air Client Session] FFP 148 | The Impact Of Sugar On The Menstrual Cycle | Body Literacy | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Lisa & Anna FFP 092 | Natural Fertility Info | Nutrition For Fertility | Smart Supplementation | Get Pregnant Naturally | Hethir Rodriguez FFP 072 | The Connection Between Eating Disorders, PCOS, & Fertility | Angela Grassi FFP 066 | Gut Health and Fertility | Preconception Nutrition | GAPS Diet | Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride FFP 051 | The Impact of Sugar Consumption on Fertility and Health | Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food | Angelique Panagos FFP 049 | Improving Fertility Naturally by Optimizing Your Diet, Lifestyle, and Environment | Eleni Roumeliotou FFP 012 | Recovering from Post-Birth Control Syndrome | How to get your period back | Laura Schoenfeld Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.  

Today’s episode is focused on period taboos, and how menstruation is managed cross culturally. My guest Ila Mostafa published the paper The Real Period Stain: Menstrual Stigma and Its Pressures in South Asia  based on a combination of her research and personal experience in this area. If you’ve ever wondered about menstrual taboos and/or stigma in different cultures, you’ll definitely appreciate this episode. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of it’s kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for free with your free 30 day trial of Audible! Click here to listen now. Topics discussed in today's episode: What brought Ila to studying menstrual stigmas Ila’s personal experience with menstruation and how it differed How Ila defines menstrual stigma and what impact it has on our lives How different religions view women’s menstruation How menstrual stigmas effect women’s lives How Ila reconciles the public’s view points on menstruation and how it relates to her personal experience Women feel menstrual stigmas in different ways What are the different menstrual stigmas? What it looks like for women who do not have access to feminine hygiene products Ila’s advice on how can we make this better for everyone who have a period based on Ila’s research, interviews and experience. Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Real Period Stain: Menstrual Stigma and Its Pressures in South Asia The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 299 | End Period Poverty Now | Menstruation in Low Resource Settings | The Period Purse | Jana Girdauskas FFP 173 | Reclaiming Menstruation | The Wisdom and Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Lara Owen FFP 150 | Harnessing the Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Wild Power | Alexandra Pope & Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer FFP 064 | Fertility Awareness, Feminism, and Reproductive Freedoms | Geraldine Matus Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Today’s episode is all about understanding why your healthcare provider may not be supportive when you choose the fertility awareness method! Discover what doctors are taught about fertility awareness in medical school, and why they’re much more likely to steer you towards hormonal contraceptive methods! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of it’s kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for free with your free 30 day trial of Audible! Click here to listen now. Topics discussed in today's episode: Why Doctors are discouraging of the Fertility Awareness Method What Doctors are taught about Fertility Awareness in medical school How doctors are trained about contraceptive methods Doctors are not taught about Fertility Awareness Method as a legitimate option Most Doctors do not have the knowledge of modern fertility awareness-based methods Doctors may not have the resources to defer their patients to non-hormonal methods Not only medical doctors discourage modern fertility awareness-based methods We do not need our doctors permission to use fertility awareness Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 330 | Non-Hormonal Birth Control Methods | Managing The Fertile Window | Fertility Awareness Method | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 314 | What You Need to Know About Choosing A Doctor | Women’s Health | Dr. Kyrin Dunston, MD FFP 285 | Finding a Medical Doctor Who Will Support You | Dr. Nathan Riley, MD FFP 259 | Thyroid, Adrenals, and Fertility | Dr. Aviva Romm, MD FFP 194 | How Effective Are Fertility Awareness-Based Methods…Really? | Dr. Marguerite Duane, MD FFP 136 | Endometriosis, PCOS & Fibroids | Surgical Techniques That Preserve Fertility | NaPro Technology | Dr. Kyle Beiter FFP 123 | Fertility Awareness Training for Physicians & Health Professionals | What Your Doctor Needs to Know About Fertility Awareness | Dr. Marguerite Duane FFP 104 | Birth Control Pills From Your Doctor’s Perspective | Why Your Physician isn’t Looking at the Root Cause | Alternative Medicine for Women | Dr. Miranda Naylor Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.  

Jenni Hulburt, founder of WILD Wellness, is a holistic fitness specialist and natural health advocate who helps women live and sweat in sync with nature. She has a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Exercise Science and Sport Psychology, and is a top-ranked Wellness Advocate with doTERRA essential oils. The WILD Wellness podcast, programs, and products are for women mindfully exploring holistic health and seeking to embody what nature has always modelled — it’s not a sprint, but a cycle. Today we talk about syncing your exercise routine with your menstrual cycle for optimal performance (and sanity!). Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of it’s kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for free with your free 30 day trial of Audible! Click here to listen now. Topics discussed in today's episode: How to optimize your exercise routine and how to sync it with your cycle How Jenni got into her field of study and the focus on the menstrual cycle and how it related to fitness Women’s biggest mistakes in training is following the linear pattern that was made for male hormones versus women’s Why it’s okay for women to do a less intense workout during your cycle What should women be doing for physical fitness and strength training during our cycles How can exercise help women feel better during their cycle Women have the cyclical nature and we have the choice to work with it or against it How different hormonal changes can affect how your muscles respond The difference of cyclical and linear nature when it comes to fitness and your cycle Jenni’s input on weight loss Connect with Jenni Hulbert: You can connect with Jenni on Facebook and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 308 | How Does Stress Impact The Menstrual Cycle? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 198 | The Balance Plan for Healthy Cycles | Angelique Panagos FFP 197 | The Mind-Body Connection to Fertility | Amira Posner FFP 155 | The Impact of Under-Eating on Your Fertility & Your Cycles | Lily Nichols FFP 097 | Managing the Stress of Infertility | The Physiology of Stress | Meditation & Guided Visualization | Hypnotherapy | Mind + Body Stress Reduction | Helen Adrienne FFP 082 | Fertility Awareness | Body Literacy | Grace of The Moon | Sarah Bly FFP 025 | How Much Should Women Exercise During Pregnancy? | The Good, The Bad and the Uncomfortable | Lily Nichols FFP 014 | What does a Healthy Menstrual Cycle look like? | The Menstrual Cycle as the 5th Vital Sign | Colleen Flowers Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Alisa Vitti is a women’s hormone and functional nutrition expert and pioneer in female biohacking. She is the best selling author of WomanCode, and her new book, In the FLO. She is the creator of the Cycle Syncing Method™— a female centric diet and lifestyle program that leverages hormonal patterns for optimal health, fitness and productivity. As the founder of FLOLiving.com, she has built the world’s first menstrual healthcare platform that helps women around the world put their period issues like PCOS, Fibroids, Endometriosis, and PMS into remission naturally using her highly effective FLO Protocol and the FLO Balance Supplements. Finally, Alisa is also the creator the MyFLO period app—the first and only functional medicine period tracker designed to help users eliminate symptoms and schedule their lives according to their cycles. It is consistently ranked in the top 10 of paid apps in the health and fitness category on iTunes. Today we talk about living “In the FLO” with your menstrual cycles and how it can help you in all areas of your life! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of it’s kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Conceiving With Fertility Awareness My FREE online course designed to help you utilize fertility awareness strategies to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally. From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: What brought Alisa into the work of women’s menstrual cycles and hormones Alisa’s personal period history and PCOS diagnosis Alisa’s disappointment in the description of the male reproductive system versus the female What are the most common myths of the menstrual cycle Why women should be celebrating our periods versus hating them What is infradium rhythm How health, diet and workout regimes effect the female body and cycle The belief that listening to your body closely is really just living your life in tune with your body What is the Cycle Syncing Method The importance of women having an orgasm during sex Connect with Alisa Vitti: You can connect with Alisa on Facebook , Instagram and on her website. Resources mentioned: In the FLO WomanCode The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 301 | Gut Health, Digestion, and Your Fertility | Dr. Haylee Nye, ND, and Kristin Cornett FFP 281 | Intermittent Fasting, Keto Diets, and Why Women Should Approach it Differently | Shawn Mynar FFP 256 | Gut Health & Fertility | Sarah Clark FFP 221 | 10 Ways I Reduced My Sugar and Carbohydrate Consumption | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 177 | Wheat Belly | Gluten Sensitivity, IBS, and Inflammation | Dr. William Davis FFP 163 | PCOS & Fertility | Improving Fertility & Balancing Hormones with Diet & Lifestyle Changes | Robyn Srigley FFP 155 | The Impact of Under-Eating on Your Fertility & Your Cycles | Lily Nichols [On-Air Client Session] FFP 148 | The Impact Of Sugar On The Menstrual Cycle | Body Literacy | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Lisa & Anna FFP 072 | The Connection Between Eating Disorders, PCOS, & Fertility | Angela Grassi FFP 051 | The Impact of Sugar Consumption on Fertility and Health | Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food | Angelique Panagos FFP 049 | Improving Fertility Naturally by Optimizing Your Diet, Lifestyle, and Environment | Eleni Roumeliotou FFP 028 | Carbohydrate Restriction for Weight Loss | Insulin Sensitivity and PCOS | Franziska Spritzler Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Alexandra is co-founder of Red School, and co-author of Wild Power: discover the magic of the menstrual cycle and awaken the feminine path to power.  Together with her colleague and co-author, Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer, she is pioneering the new emerging field of menstruality, creating a new lexicon and approach to women’s health and wellbeing; creativity and leadership; and spiritual life based on the power of our menstruality consciousness. She brings over 35 years of experience, teaching worldwide on the psycho-spiritual process of maturation that unfolds from menarche to menopause and beyond. And is committed to training the menstruality leaders of the future. Today we have a much needed conversation about menopause. Should you be afraid of it? Will it be awful? Tune in and find out! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of it’s kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Conceiving With Fertility Awareness My FREE online course designed to help you utilize fertility awareness strategies to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally. From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: How menopause is viewed in our culture Alexandra’s advice to women on how to tune into their bodies if they are starting later in life Alexandra’s perspective on the term menopause and the winding down period before menopause What are normal changes in the female body during and after menopause How the energetic perspective and power in women changes Why women should not fear menopause and why it’s a stage for women to look forward to Alexandra’s hope that women empower themselves during menopause Why women should trust their body and the transition into menopause What can young women do to prepare their body for menopause Connect with Alexandra Pope: You can connect with Alexandra on Facebook and on her website. Resources mentioned: Menopause: The Great Awakener is now LIVE!- Join now and receive 10% off the price of the course using the code LISA Red School Online Wild Power: discover the magic of the menstrual cycle and awaken the feminine path to power The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 280 | Hormones, Menopause, and Using the Keto Diet to Manage Symptoms | Dr. Anna Cabeca FFP 038 | Using Fertility Awareness to Navigate Through Perimenopause and Menopause | Lisa Leger FFP 285 | Finding a Medical Doctor Who Will Support You | Dr. Nathan Riley, MD FFP 281 | Intermittent Fasting, Keto Diets, and Why Women Should Approach it Differently | Shawn Mynar FFP 271 | Sexual Pleasure & Redefining “Sex” | Amy Baldwin & April Lampert Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

THE FEAR IS REAL! My client Kim and I take a deep dive into using fertility awareness for birth control. Specifically about overcoming the fear of trusting this method during the initial learning process. You’ll love this episode whether you’re already using the method, or considering using it in the near future. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! We start on October 6th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Kim’s menstruation experience and what brought her to Fertility Awareness How Kim managed her fertility Kim’s feelings post ovulation to have unprotected sex due to FAM Pre-ovulation is the only part of your cycle where pregnancy is possible Kim’s advice on taking the time to learn and learn the basics of Fertility Awareness Difference between planning pre-ovulatory and post-ovulatory intercourse Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: BONUS | All About Postpartum Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 303 | Postpartum Charting With The Marquette Method | Dr. Mary Lee Barron, PhD. FFP 291 | Postpartum Charting | Your Questions Answered! | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 268 | Postpartum Planning | What Really Happens After Birth | Adriana Lozada [On-Air Client Session] FFP 251 | Postpartum Charting & Using FAM for Birth Control  | Tara & Lisa FFP 195 | Ayurvedic Medicine | Managing The Postpartum Period | Stacy Claxton [On-Air Client Session] FFP 171 | Avoiding Pregnancy Naturally With Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Madi FFP 119 | The Truth About Using Fertility Awareness Postpartum | Is Fertility Awareness Effective When You’re Breastfeeding? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 087 | Managing the Postpartum Period | Creating a Support System for New Moms | How to Transition Back to Work After Baby | Arianna Taboada Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Join us for a new episode in my Fertility Awareness Reality Series! In my on-air call with Laura, we take a deep dive into period pain, what causes it, and what you can do to reduce and (eventually) eliminate your pain. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! We start on October 6th! Will you be joining us?Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Laura’s menstrual cycle history Laura’s personal experience with birth control The myth about how birth control preserves your eggs How Laura deals with her intense period pain How the introduction of magnesium could assist with period pain First steps at trying to eliminate period pain How Arvigo Therapists and pelvic massages can help reduce period pain How inflammation relates to period pain Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Period Pain Podcasts The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 318 | Overcoming Period Pain + Natural Birth Control | Lisa & Lauren [On-Air Client Session] FFP 304 | Overcoming Period Pain and an Infertility Diagnosis | Lisa & Angie [On-Air Client Session] FFP 289 | Taking the Leap from Hormonal Birth Control to Fertility Awareness | Stephanie & Lisa FFP 283 | Overcoming Period Pain | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 236 | Unexplained Pelvic Pain & Fertility Awareness Charting | Lisa & Leah B Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Today’s episode is all about NON-HORMONAL BIRTH CONTROL OPTIONS! We’re unfortunately at the point where many women don’t even consider the possibility that non-hormonal birth control — but there are several non-hormonal options that can be highly effectie when used correctly! Today's episode outlines correct (perfect!) use of non-hormonal methods, as well as the benefits of combining methods to improve overall efficacy. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! We start on October 6th! Will you be joining us?Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: The typical success rate of non-hormonal birth control methods versus hormonal methods How Fertility Awareness is as effective as you are  Why it’s so important to take the time to fully learn a form of fertility awareness for it to be successful  The various types of Fertility Awareness and how to figure out which one is right for you The importance of truly understanding how your cycle works when using fertility awareness  How fertility awareness based methods are so beneficial for overall health monitoring Why you have to be fully committed when using a fertility awareness based method  How to use condoms correctly  Important reminders when using a diaphragm or cervical cap  The efficacy rate of the withdrawal method and how to use it  How to use non-hormonal birth control with a fertility awareness method  Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program  Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 274 | Paper Charting | Top 3 Reasons to Chart Your Cycles on Paper | Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 264 | Cycling With the Moon | Dr. Katherine Dale, ND FFP 258 | BBT Charting | Top 10 Questions About Basal Body Temperature Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 252 | Identifying Your Fertile Window  | Devyn & Lisa FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 210 | The Complete Guide to Fertility Awareness | Jane Knight FFP 204 | Charting Apps, Fertility Awareness, and the Rhythm Method | Lisa | Fertility Friday   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Live: Postpartum Edition This episode is sponsored by the upcoming Postpartum Edition of Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Today I share a new episode in my Fertility Awareness Reality series! Emma and I breakdown the process of overcoming the very real fear of pregnancy when transitioning to using the fertility awareness method! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! We start on October 6th! Will you be joining us?Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Fear around having sex when not on hormonal birth control How Emma managed her fertility prior to discovering Fertility Awareness Emma’s period history, hormonal contraceptive and what lead her to Fertility Awareness charting How discovering Fertility Awareness would have changed Emma’s relationship with her partner Reasons why Emma didn’t go on hormonal birth control Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 309 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control | Lisa & Freya FFP 300 | Conceiving with Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air-Client Session] FFP 293 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Kallie & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 289 | Taking the Leap from Hormonal Birth Control to Fertility Awareness | Stephanie & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 276 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control … Minus the Fear | Lisa & Cherese [On-Air Client Session] FFP 253 | Does Fertility Awareness Really Work? | Sarrah & Lisa Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Live: Postpartum Edition This episode is sponsored by the upcoming Postpartum Edition of Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Dr. Jess (Dr. Jessica Peatross) is a western trained medical doctor who began her journey into healing in 2009 when she graduated from the University of Louisville internal medicine residency program and began practicing as a hospitalist. She worked in hospitals for 6 years before she felt that patients deserved more than a pill for every ill. So she decided to train in functional medicine with Gerson therapy, ozone, herbalism and regenerative health. Dr Jess is a well known herbal formulator, lecturer, and praised health educator. She is passionate about teaching people how to be their own best doctor by educating themselves and urging them to listen to their bodies. In today’s episode, we dive into the world of hidden infections, parasites, and pathogens. Discover the unexpected health issues that could be causing fertility challenges! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! We start on October 6th! Will you be joining us?Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What drew Dr. Peatross to medicine and prompted her to shift her focus on medicine Why Dr. Peatross describes residency as hazing How some of these hidden illnesses can present themselves and how they can be missed by our traditional medical system Where would someone get mould exposure and how to detect it in your body What are the common symptoms of mould and how it can affect your health Is there anything that a person can do to minimize the effect of mould How to determine if your house is safe of mould How individuals think they are immune from hidden pathogens, viruses and infections Why some people get sick and some people do not when exposed to the same thing How underlying infections and parasites can reap havoc on our health How grinding teeth and a full moon are related to parasites Where do parasites come from, what are the key signs of having a parasite and what are the treatments How did Dr. Peatross develop the knowledge in these health related issues and how does one look for a Dr. who specializes in these issues Connect with Dr. Jessica Peatross: You can connect with Dr. Jessica on Facebook, Instagram, and on her Website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 227 | Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals, Fibroids, and Epigenetics | Dr. Tiffany Katz, Ph.D. FFP 189 | Lyme Disease & Fertility | Robin Shirley FFP 154 | Managing Your Toxic Load | Optimizing Digestion and Liver Function | Dr. Joseph Pizzorno | Dr. Joe Klassen FFP 070 | Healing, Illness, Fertility & Pregnancy | Getting to the Root Cause | Dr. Thomas Cowan FFP 044 | Taking Charge of Your Fertility | Fertility Awareness Method | Toni Weschler Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Live: Postpartum Edition This episode is sponsored by the upcoming Postpartum Edition of Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Today I share a new episode in my Pill Reality Series. Discover how Shannon’s junior high sex-education turned out to be an epic fail, and how she ultimately switched from hormonal birth control to fertility awareness to help her manage her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for free with your free 30 day trial of Audible! Click here to listen now Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: The history of Shannon’s menstrual cycle and hormonal birth control Shannon’s experience with High School sex education class How sex education classes teach are focused on fear and guilt Differences in how sex education is taught to adolescents How Shannon’s lack of sex education filtered into her choices of preventing pregnancy and birth control How birth control can affect your relationship Shannon’s diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis and the cognitive changes Shannon’s experience and side effects with the IUD Why Shannon made the switch from hormonal birth control to fertility awareness How Multiple Sclerosis forced Shannon to look at her health, body and symptoms  Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her Website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 312 | Fertility Awareness for Teenagers? | Chloe Skerlak [On-Air Client Session] FFP 309 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control | Lisa & Freya [On-Air Client Session] FFP 289 | Taking the Leap from Hormonal Birth Control to Fertility Awareness | Stephanie & Lisa FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 208 | From Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Michelle [On-Air Client Session] FFP 169 | The Menstrual Cycle as a Diagnostic Tool | Sarah & Lisa FFP 140 | Transitioning From Hormonal Birth Control After Long Term Pill Use | Lisa | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Live: Postpartum Edition This episode is sponsored by the upcoming Postpartum Edition of Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Michelle Oravitz L.Ac, FABORM is an acupuncturist, ayurvedic practitioner, and certified hypnotherapist specializing in fertility health. Michelle was inspired to change her career from architecture to acupuncture after having her own reproductive imbalances resolved by her acupuncturist. Her method of treatment encompasses not only herbs and acupuncture, but also incorporates diet, supplements, essential oils, and most importantly the mind and how it influences conception. She helps women and couples both online and in person, and is the host of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast. In today’s episode Michelle shares how the phases of the menstrual cycle are broken down in Chinese Medicine, and why your period has always been considered a vital sign in Eastern Medicine. Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign  for free with your free 30 day trial of Audible! Click here to listen now. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Why Michelle switched careers How Chinese Medicine looks at the menstrual cycle How Chinese Medicine compares to Western Medicine What Michelle looks for in a woman’s menstrual cycle Michelle’s suggestions to support women’s liver health Michelle’s recommendations for women with heavy bleeding How specific diets are not suitable for every woman and how they affect the menstrual cycle Rule of acupuncture and addressing pain in reference to cramping Connect with Michelle Oravitz: You can connect with Michelle Oravitz on her Website, Facebook, and Instagram. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 245 | Essential Oils and Your Hormones | Dr Mariza Snyder FFP 195 | Ayurvedic Medicine | Managing The Postpartum Period | Stacy Claxton FFP 192 | Chinese Medicine for Menstrual Cycle Health | Eric Karchmer FFP 081 | Miscarriage, Pregnancy & Mindset | Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) | Heidi Brockmyre FFP 062 | Acupuncture for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Health | Jani White FFP 032 | Acupuncture for Fertility | Male Factor Infertility | Marc Sklar Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Live: Postpartum Edition This episode is sponsored by the upcoming Postpartum Edition of Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Originally from South Africa, Deborah graduated from Naropa University with a Masters in Somatic Psychotherapy in 2005. She is a licensed clinical mental health counsellor. Her therapy practice is a multidisciplinary approach to health and wellness, using flower essences and somatic awareness in supporting each client’s unique process. She is a doula, a women’s wisdom circle leader, online educator and yoga teacher. She and her wife own Juniper, a yoga and healing arts center in Brooklyn. She co-owns Spirit Shop, a store specializing in women's menstrual, sexual and emotional health. Spirit Shop specializes in Vaginal Steaming, that make custom blends and steam saunas. She is a mama to her nearly 3 year old boy, Skye. In today’s episode Deborah shares her experience of conceiving within a same-sex relationship. From the challenges of finding a sperm donor, to the process of home insemination, this conversation will open your eyes to the challenges gender & sexual minorities face when building their families. Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign  for free with your free 30 day trial of Audible! Click here to listen now. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Topics discussed in today's episode: Deborah’s journey getting pregnant in a same-sex marriage Challenges in getting information for gender & sexual minorities The process of getting pregnant when you have a sperm donor Deborah’s experience with at home IUI What options are available to get pregnant for LBGQ couples How much sperm is taken by the sperm donor and the restrictions on ejaculation Do all midwives do at home IUI’s What is the sperm storage process and Deborah's experience with the clinic Challenges that can arise once you have a sperm donor The difference working with a known sperm donor versus a randomly chosen donor Connect with Deborah Bagg: You can connect with Deborah Bagg on her Website, Facebook, and Instagram. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 263 | Surrogacy and Egg Donation | Eloise Drane FFP 160 | Clomid, Letrozole & IUI | How Effective Are Infertility Treatments? | IVF | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 196 | Egg Donation | Infertility | The World Egg Bank | Diana Thomas FFP 183 | Reproductive Scenarios for Gender & Sexual Minorities | Fertility Awareness in the LGBTQAI Community | Rose Yewchuk FFP 088 | IVF Using Donor Eggs | Egg Donation | Infertility | Donor Egg Bank USA | Heidi Hayes FFP 011 | Age Related Fertility Decline | Using Reproductive Technologies | IVF IUI & IVM | Dr Melanie McDowall Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Live: Postpartum Edition This episode is sponsored by the upcoming Postpartum Edition of Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Christine McAlister is an entrepreneur, business coach and the author of the #1 bestseller The Income Replacement Formula: Seven Simple Steps To Doing What You Love And Making Six Figures From Anywhere. An expert on turning tragedy into triumph, she founded her company, Life With Passion, after the full-term stillbirth of her first daughter, Maeve. Christine helps high-achievers all over the world to quit their jobs, replace their incomes, and scale to 6 figures, doing what they are uniquely gifted to do. Christine, her husband and "rainbow babies," live with their 2 rescue dogs, near their Arabian horses, in Louisville, Kentucky. “No matter what you’ve been through it’s possible to survive and thrive …You get to make your own meaning.” — Christine McAlister In today’s episode Christine shares her compelling story of fertility challenges, loss, and how she transformed a terrible situation into a beautiful one. Join us for a powerful and inspiring conversation, delving into rarely discussed topics from motherhood to life after miscarriage and stillbirth. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE Postpartum Edition! We start on August 12th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now!   Topics discussed in today's episode: Christine’s fertility journey How Christine was able to get through her miscarriages, pregnancy loss and stillbirth Christine’s experience delivering a stillbirth baby How Christine found her midwife and how their relationship grew and the importance of their relationship How Christine put fear and her previous trauma behind her and got thru her next two pregnancies The similarity between Christine’s pregnancies How common miscarriage is and why women don’t talk about it openly and more frequently How Christine’s experiences transformed her and would she change her experience Connect with Christine McAlister: You can connect with Christine McAlister on her Website, Facebook, and Instagram. Resources mentioned: The Income Replacement Formula: Seven Simple Steps To Doing What You Love And Making Six Figures From Anywhere The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 153 | Maintaining Hope After Miscarriage | Fertility Awareness and Pregnancy | Lisa & Maria FFP 120 | Fertility Yoga | Healing Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage and Failed IVF Treatments | Connecting With Your Divine Feminine Energy | Zahra Haji [On-Air Client Session] FFP 112 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Low Progesterone, Miscarriage, Stress & The Menstrual Cycle | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Amelia & Lisa FFP 102 | Abortion, Menstrual Extraction | Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, Still Birth | Molly Dutton-Kenny FFP 081 | Miscarriage, Pregnancy & Mindset | Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) | Heidi Brockmyre FFP 074 | Resurrection Year | Maintaining Hope Through Infertility | Sheridan Voysey FFP 054 | The MTHFR Gene Mutation and Fertility | Recurrent Miscarriage, Nutrient Deficiencies, and Folic Acid | Diane Keddy Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Live: Postpartum Edition This episode is sponsored by the upcoming Postpartum Edition of Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Dr. Jessica Drummond is the CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute and author of Outsmart Endometriosis. She holds licenses in physical therapy and clinical nutrition and is a board certified health coach. She has 20 years of experience working with women with chronic pelvic pain, facilitates educational programs for women’s health professionals in more than 60 countries globally, and leads virtual wellness programs for people with endometriosis. Dr. Drummond lives and works with her husband and daughters between Houston, Texas, and Fairfield, Connecticut. In today’s episode we delve into endometriosis. What it is, what causes it, and how you can treat it naturally. Discover why period pain, though common, is not considered “normal” — and what you can do to reduce and/or eliminate your pain! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE Postpartum Edition!  We start on August 12th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now!   Topics discussed in today's episode: What lead Jessica to study and delve into Women’s Health and period pain What is endometriosis and the difference between paradigms Period Pain is not always endometriosis Challenges with surgery in response to endometriosis Surgery is not always a requirement for endometriosis Other options for those who are experiencing fertility issues or period pain who don’t want to go straight to surgery Risks of birth control and using it as the cure for period pain What causes endometriosis   Connect with Jessica Drummond: You can connect with Jessica Drummond on his Website, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 318 | Overcoming Period Pain + Natural Birth Control | Lisa & Lauren [On-Air Client Session] FFP 304 | Overcoming Period Pain and an Infertility Diagnosis | Lisa & Angie FFP 283 | Overcoming Period Pain | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 220 | Managing Intense Period Pain | Maria & Lisa [On Air Client Session] FFP 151 | Overcoming Period Pain | The Link Between Digestion & The Menstrual Cycle | Lisa & Stacey FFP 145 | Overcoming Endometriosis Naturally | Endoempowered | Melissa Turner FFP 142 | Endometriosis, PCOS, Acne & Infertility | Getting to the Root Cause | Dr. Pamela Frank FFP 136 | Endometriosis, PCOS & Fibroids | Surgical Techniques That Preserve Fertility | NaPro Technology | Dr. Kyle Beiter FFP 017 | Natural Treatment for Unexplained Infertility | Treating Endometriosis and Fibroids | Dr Shawna Darou, ND Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Live: Postpartum Edition This episode is sponsored by the upcoming Postpartum Edition of Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Today I’m sharing a special bonus episode all about postpartum charting! This episode is a replay of episode 291 (in case you missed it!) where I shared a whole episode on the most common questions I’ve received about postpartum charting — a topic I’ve had more and more questions about over the years. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE Postpartum Edition!  We start on August 12th! Will you be joining us?Click here  to register now!   Topics discussed in today’s episode: Why postpartum charting is so different than charting your normal cycle How cervical mucus is so crucial for postpartum charting How breastfeeding affects the return of your menstrual cycle The role of basal body temperature postpartum Factors to be mindful of when wanting get your period back postpartum to being trying to conceive again When to consult with your doctor if you don’t see signs of your period returning postpartum Benefits of the Tempdrop if you want to monitor your temperature when charting postpartum Why it can be so helpful to work with an instructor when postpartum charting How the Marquette method or other methods of charting may be a better option when you cannot fully rely on your cervical mucus or basal body temperature When you start charting postpartum Why it is so important to understand your mucus pattern and be consistent with charting if you plan to chart postpartum What to expect when your period return   Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: FFP 119 | The Truth About Using Fertility Awareness Postpartum | Is Fertility Awareness Effective When You’re Breastfeeding? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 118 | All About Breastfeeding | Why it Might Not Be As Easy As You Think To Breastfeed Your Baby After Birth | Myths and Facts About Breastfeeding | Lori J Isenstadt, IBCLC FFP 126 | Does Your Diet Impact Your Breastmilk? | Eating for Two: How to Produce the Most Nutritious Breastmilk | Managing the Postpartum Period | What Breastfeeding is Really Like | Lily Nichols FFP 158 | How Effective is Fertility Awareness? | The Marquette Method | Dr. Mary Lee Barron, PhD [On-Air Client Session] FFP 289 | Taking the Leap from Hormonal Birth Control to Fertility Awareness | Stephanie & Lisa Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 291 | Postpartum Charting | Your Questions Answered! | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 268 | Postpartum Planning | What Really Happens After Birth | Adriana Lozada [On-Air Client Session] FFP 251 | Postpartum Charting & Using FAM for Birth Control  | Tara & Lisa FFP 243 | The Fourth Trimester | Postpartum Care with Maga Mama | Kimberly Ann Johnson FFP 119 | The Truth About Using Fertility Awareness Postpartum | Is Fertility Awareness Effective When You’re Breastfeeding? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 087 | Managing the Postpartum Period | Creating a Support System for New Moms | How to Transition Back to Work After Baby | Arianna Taboada   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Live: Postpartum Edition This episode is sponsored by the upcoming Postpartum Edition of Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

For more than 18 years, Dr. Marc Sklar (aka The Fertility Expert)  has been helping couples struggling to conceive empower their fertility naturally with his online fertility programs and virtual consultations. He’s the creator of FertilityTV, a youtube channel dedicated to natural fertility with over 100,000 subscribers, the founder of the Reproductive Wellness Clinic in San Diego California and the clinical director of MarcSklar.com helping couples via online programs and virtual coaching. He has extensive experience and expertise in treating and resolving the causes of infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss with classical Acupuncture and Chinese Medicines. A Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Board Certified Herbalist and Oriental Medicine Practitioner, and President of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), Sklar approaches his patients with an open mind, compassion and a medically integrative perspective. In today’s episode we delve into male factor infertility! Learn how to interpret your partner’s semen analysis, when you should be asking for one, how to get your partner on board with testing, and so much more! Join us for an upcoming Masterclass all about Postpartum Cycle Charting on Wednesday July 22nd! Click here to register now!  You’ll want to register to gain access to the replay even if you aren’t able to join live!   Topics discussed in today's episode: Shift in the way the public look at Male Factor Infertility but not a shift in mainstream medicine Why the responsibility for infertility issues is typically put on the female versus the male Difference between what the lab results say and what’s optimal for natural conception All men can improve their health and sperm and it may not be in their diet What can the female partner do whether or not their partner has had a sperm an analysis  Things that can impair and improve sperm production How to address habit attachments with couples where one partners habits could be affecting fertility What the parameters are like on the female side How the numbers in the tests and labs relate to your health Both males and females need to be open to improving ourselves to assist in fertility How fear forces us into making decisions Connect with Marc Sklar: You can connect with Marc Sklar on his website, Facebook and Instagram. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 320 | Male Factor Infertility | The Significance of Morphology | Prof. Thinus Kruger FFP 305 | Varicocele Diagnosis & Treatment | Male Factor Infertility | Dr. Mary Samplaski FFP 134 | Optimizing Sperm Health | Motility, Morphology & Sperm Count | Why He Needs To Get Tested ASAP | Marc Sklar FFP 080 | Can Your Relationship Survive Fertility Challenges? | Save The Marriage | Dr. Lee Baucom FFP 032 | Acupuncture for Fertility | Male Factor Infertility | Marc Sklar FFP 023 | Can Fertility Awareness Bring you and your Partner Closer Together? | Kindara Charting App | Will Sacks Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Professor Kruger, the founder of the first IVF clinic in South Africa (Tygerberg Fertility Clinic, Stellenbosch University), is also the proud co-founder and partner of Aevitas Fertility Clinic, established in 2003. Prof Kruger acted as leader of the team at Tygerberg Fertility Clinic, which lead to The first test tube baby in South Africa (1984); The first frozen embryo pregnancy in South Africa, (1988); The first baby born from ICSI (intra cytoplasmic sperm injection) in South Africa (1995) Standardisation of international sperm morphology guidelines, by the World Health Organisation (WHO), from research conducted by the team. From a personal and clinical perspective, Professor Kruger believes in a holistic approach towards infertility and always tries to assist his patients by solving problems in the simplest and most cost effect way possible. In today’s episode we talk about male factor infertility, and the important role sperm morphology plays in natural conception. Join us for an upcoming Masterclass all about Postpartum Cycle Charting on Wednesday July 22nd! Click here to register now!  You’ll want to register to gain access to the replay even if you aren’t able to join live!   Topics discussed in today's episode: What brought Professor Kruger to focus on fertility challenges and more specifically, challenges in sperm morphology Professor Kruger’s analyzation of sperm and that certain sperm shapes have a connection with pregnancy rates What is morphology? If morphology effects fertilization? What the impact of male infertility can have on a couple trying to conceive naturally What a female should know about morphology What are things men can focus on when they are identified to have low morphology The time frame a couple can expect it to take for the changes to take effect Professor Kruger’s perspective on the decline in male sperm count and quality Whether there is a link between morphology and quality of the sperm in terms of integrity of the DNA. There are practical things to improve the quality of the males sperm if problems are detected in the males sperm Connect with Professor Kruger: You can connect with Professor Kruger on his website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 305 | Varicocele Diagnosis & Treatment | Male Factor Infertility | Dr. Mary Samplaski FFP 262 | Should Men Be Equally Responsible For Birth Control? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 134 | Optimizing Sperm Health | Motility, Morphology & Sperm Count | Why He Needs To Get Tested ASAP | Marc Sklar FFP 080 | Can Your Relationship Survive Fertility Challenges? | Save The Marriage | Dr. Lee Baucom FFP 032 | Acupuncture for Fertility | Male Factor Infertility | Marc Sklar FFP 023 | Can Fertility Awareness Bring you and your Partner Closer Together? | Kindara Charting App | Will Sacks Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I share a new episode in my Fertility Awareness Reality Series. Tune into my conversation with Michelle to learn more about how she is using fertility awareness for birth control, and how she is managing/overcoming her painful periods. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program!  We start on July 7th! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now!   Topics discussed in today's episode: Michelle’s period history What led Michelle to choose Fertility Awareness Method How Michelle's menstrual cycle was a clear indicator that she had a serious health problem Michelle’s diagnosis of Leukemia forced her off the pill How her period saved her life and the reproductive symptoms were what got her to the doctor What it was like to get her period at such a young age Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 318 | Overcoming Period Pain + Natural Birth Control | Lisa & Lauren [On-Air Client Session] FFP 309 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control | Lisa & Freya [On-Air-Client Session] FFP 293 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Kallie & Lisa FFP 283 | Overcoming Period Pain | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 276 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control … Minus the Fear | Lisa & Cherese FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.   Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I share a new episode in my Fertility Awareness Reality Series. Tune into my conversation with Lauren to learn more about how she is using fertility awareness for birth control, and how she is managing/overcoming her painful periods. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! We start on July 7th! Will you be joining us? Click here  to register now!   Topics discussed in today's episode: Lauren’s menstrual cycle and period pain history What led Lauren to the Fertility Awareness Method Lauren’s experience birth control and why she discontinued using birth control Lauren's thyroid issue and how her diet changed after her diagnosis Health related problems Lauren developed that she believes Birth Control was a contributing factor to How stress, sleep and diet can be a factor in Lauren’s temperature and mucus levels Lauren’s gut health is affecting her hormones levels When Lauren’s period pain began and what she uses to relive the pain Period pain is related to inflammatory markers Lisa’s remedies to cure period pain and how to reduce inflammation How your diet can effect inflammation and what key nutrients to take Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 309 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control | Lisa & Freya [On-Air Client Session] FFP 304 | Overcoming Period Pain and an Infertility Diagnosis | Lisa & Angie FFP 283 | Overcoming Period Pain | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 220 | Managing Intense Period Pain | Maria & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 186 | Managing Painful Periods | Charting Cervical Mucus | Lisa & Liz FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.   Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude. Garza is the owner of Steamy Chick the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. To further vaginal steam education Garza founded a branch of her company called the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam for menstrual and reproductive health and to further research on the gynecological benefits reported by hundreds of customer case studies. Kimberly Ann Johnson is a Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing trauma resolution practitioner, birth doula, and single mom. She specializes in helping women prepare for birth, recover from birth injuries and birth trauma, and heal from sexual trauma. She is the founder of Magamama.com, an international holistic women’s health care resource for expectant and new mothers. She is the co-founder of the STREAM School for Pelvic Care, where she trained birth professionals, yoga teachers, somatic therapists, and bodyworkers to help women prepare for birth and recover from birth. She is the author of the bestselling book The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions and Restoring Your Vitality. In today’s episode we’re talking about the Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study conducted and published through a joint effort between Keli Garza and Kimberly Ann Johnson. We talk about the benefits of vaginal steaming postpartum, and the implications of implementing vaginal steaming as a standard healthcare protocol for new mothers. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! Click here  to register now!   Topics discussed in today's episode: Vaginal Steaming is a controversial subject Why it was necessary for Keli and Kimberly to take the reins and conduct The Vaginal Steam Study Challenges of having vaginal steaming looked at as a legitimate way to heal women post-partum The goal of the study was to craft questions for post-partum recovery Perimeters of post-partum heeling and how steaming impacts it The study compared women who vaginal steamed and women who did not steam days after giving birth and compared multiple health related measurements such as blood pressure, pulse, funda size, waist size, weight, labia damage, lochia, hemorrhoids, uterine contractions and breast pain Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study could only use vaginal birth and not cesarean birth Limitations that impacted Keli and Kimberly's Steam Study Unexpected and expected results of vaginal steaming Connect with Keli Garza and Kimberly Ann Johnson: You can connect with Keli Garza on her Website, and Instagram. You can connect with Kimberly Ann Johnson on her Website, Facebook, Instagram and Email. Resources mentioned: Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steam Study The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions and Restoring Your Vitality The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 268 | Postpartum Planning | What Really Happens After Birth | Adriana Lozada FFP 243 | The Fourth Trimester | Postpartum Care with Maga Mama | Kimberly Ann Johnson FFP 202 | Vaginal Steaming for Period Problems | Steamy Chick | Keli Garza FFP 195 | Ayurvedic Medicine | Managing The Postpartum Period | Stacy Claxton FFP 087 | Managing the Postpartum Period | Creating a Support System for New Moms | How to Transition Back to Work After Baby | Arianna Taboada FFP 043 | The Role of Birth and Postpartum Doulas in the Birthing Process | Placenta Encapsulation | Fertility Awareness | Sarah Moloney FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr Rosita Arvigo Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

He isn’t a doctor or a woman, but he is passionate about exposing the very real dangers of hormonal birth control. Mike Gaskins is a media writer/producer who began his journey as a women’s health advocate after a world-renowned physician lied to him about birth control side effects. This chance encounter triggered a passion for research that led Mike to discover many shocking levels of deceit and misinformation surrounding these potent drugs. He recently collaborated with a group of leading physicians and women’s health advocates on a citizen’s petition to the FDA asking for new and stronger black box warnings on all hormonal contraceptives. He frequently writes for websites like Hormones Matter and Natural Womanhood, and his new book, In the Name of The Pill explores the dubious nature of both the history and science of hormonal birth control. In today’s episode we talk about hormonal birth control. We get into the history, the safety, and the controversy. Definitely an episode you won’t want to miss! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! Click here to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by my upcoming LIVE Masterclass Introduction to Fertility Awareness Charting! Join us live on Friday July 26th at 12PM ET Click here to register today   Topics discussed in today's episode: Mike’s wife experience and side effects of birth control led him to advocate for women’s health and birth control What are the life threatening side effects of hormonal birthday control? Why are life threatening side effects from the pill minimized by Doctors? Doctors’ approach to dealing with women’s negative side effects from Birth Control Details and outcomes of the Nelson Pill Trial Hormonal birth control became the first drug ever to have a patient information packet The connection between birth control and other diseases such as Lupus How the pill impacts the immune function? How are Doctors trained to address side effects with their patients? What role can men play or support women Connect with Mike Gaskins: You can connect with Mike on his Website, Facebook and Instagram. Resources mentioned: In the Name of the Pill Reproductive Rights and Wrongs The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 289 | Taking the Leap from Hormonal Birth Control to Fertility Awareness | Stephanie & Lisa FFP 200 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Natural Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 184 | Transitioning From Hormonal Birth Control | Optimizing Sex for Conception | Lisa & Aubrey FFP 182 | Depression, Weight Gain & Mood Disorders | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control | Lisa & Lorena FFP 159 | Vulvodynia | Pain with Sex (Intercourse) | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control | Lisa & Madeline FFP 146 | Anxiety, Depression & Low Libido | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control | LeAnna & Samantha FFP 140 | Transitioning From Hormonal Birth Control After Long Term Pill Use | Lisa | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.   Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Belinda Wurn, PT, is the Director of Services for Clear Passage Therapies. She graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in physical therapy from the University of Florida in 1975. With extensive post-graduate work and decades of professional experience, she is considered an expert in the causes and treatments for various types of sexual dysfunction, including decreased orgasm, desire, arousal, lubrication and satisfaction, and painful intercourse. Larry Wurn, LMT, is the CEO of Clear Passage Therapies. He graduated from San Francisco State University in 1972 with a BS in English/Creative Writing, and graduated from the Florida Institute of Natural Health in 1990 to become a Florida-licensed massage therapist. After his role as Guest Curator at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, he became reacquainted with his childhood love, Belinda. As they prepared to marry, she was diagnosed with cancer – and thus their journey to discovering the natural treatment for adhesions began. Together, they developed the Wurn Technique® and Clear Passage Approach®, a non-surgical treatment for chronic pain, female infertility, bowel obstruction, and sexual dysfunction. In todays episode we talk about Clear Passage abdominal therapy for pelvic pain and infertility. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! Click here to register now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Topics discussed in today's episode: Belinda’s own diagnosis of cervical cancer inspired Larry and Belinda to develop their Clear Passage Physical Therapy technique and study fertility Larry and Belinda conducted peer scientific research with the help of a surgeon that became the director of their research. The physical aspect of this therapy that uses the hands only to palpate the abdomen and pelvis to treat adhesions How Belinda and Larry determine if they will use the internal or external therapy Benefits of the Wurn Technique and Clear Passage Approach How addressing adhesions in other areas has an impact on the fallopian tubes Success rate was higher if a women did not have surgery to unlock her fallopian tubes on her tubes to open her tubes If a women has surgery to open her tubes back up, she has 6 months window to get pregnant if not pregnant within 6 months adhesions from that surgery will form and the tubes will block back up Top four reasons that cause blockage in the fallopian tubes and the development of adhesions What are the specific treatment protocols when targeting blocked tubes Whether Belinda and Larry’s work extends to helping cure other conditions How this treatment can help sexual disfunction and improve sexual issues Connect with Larry & Belinda Wurn: You can connect with Larry and Belinda on their Website, Facebook and Instagram. Resources mentioned: Larry and Belinda Wurn's Published Studies Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 284 | Arvigo® Abdominal Therapy For Fertility & Period Pain | Dr. Rosita Arvigo & Donna Zubrod FFP 257 | Mercier Therapy for Pelvic Pain and Infertility | Dr. Jennifer Mercier, ND, PhD FFP 248 | Abdominal Therapy for Fertility, Conception, and Emotional Healing | Andrea Thompson FFP 101 | Pelvic Pain and Inflammation | Functional Nutrition | Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy | Jessica Drummond FFP 067 | Healthy Menstruation | Fertility Awareness | Fertility Massage Therapy | Rachel Eyre FFP 050 | Journeys in Healing | Arvigo® Therapy for Fertility and Pregnancy | Donna Zubrod & Diane MacDonald Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Leading by example OBGYN Dr. Kyrin Dunston lost a life-changing 100 lbs. and healed herself from chronic disease by addressing the root causes of her overweight and dysfunction.  This personal transformation in turn caused a professional one and she left OBGYN practice in 2011 to pursue helping women heal with this revolutionary type of natural medicine after becoming fellowship trained in Anti-Aging, Metabolic and Functional Medicine. Dr. Kyrin’s book “Cracking the Bikini Code:  6 Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss Success” brought her in office natural weight and health restoration program to women everywhere.  The virtual boot camp program based on the book launched shortly after and offers hands on guidance by Dr. Kyrin from remote locations so that women can use these tools to heal and move towards brilliant health. As the host of Her Brilliant Health Radio Podcast she offers interviews with inspiring and insightful experts in Functional Medicine for women desiring to heal and achieve optimum health naturally.    Today's episode is sponsored by my upcoming FREE Masterclass: Introduction to Fertility Awareness Charting. I'll be teaching LIVE on Friday June 5th at 12PM ET. Click here to register now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Topics discussed in today's episode: How Dr. Kyrin’s family history with medicine and science along with her personal interest in science and how the body works led her to a medical career Kyrin’s own declining health led her to look beyond what she learned in medical school to focusing on natural medicine Looking at difference between what Doctors are taught in medical school on how to treat issues related to the menstrual cycle and how Dr. Kyrin treats patients knowing what she knows now The importance of becoming the CEO of your own health, and educating and investigating yourself on your body, in order to know when something is wrong The common belief that we should look outside of ourselves for answers and go straight to a medical professional is not always the right solution In over for a double blind placebo control trial to be a proper trial, you need to blind the participant and blind the doctor administering the drug The power of our minds is so strong, we can change outcomes based on observations- what a doctor believes about their patients and what the patient believes about the treatments, causes an outcome and if we believe it will be beneficial it will be beneficial and if we believe it wont work it wont work The understanding of beliefs are thoughts that you've thought about 1,000 times that have become unconscious and a drive of your behavior Connect with Dr. Kyrin Dunston: You can connect with Nicole on her Website, Facebook, or Twitter. Resources mentioned: The Biology of Beliefs You are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 285 | Finding a Medical Doctor Who Will Support You | Dr. Nathan Riley, MD FFP 281 | Intermittent Fasting, Keto Diets, and Why Women Should Approach it Differently | Shawn Mynar FFP 221 | 10 Ways I Reduced My Sugar and Carbohydrate Consumption | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 116 | Stop The Thyroid Madness | Going Beyond Synthroid & Getting to the Root Cause of Thyroid Disorders | Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | What to do when your Doctor Won’t Cooperate | Janie Bowthorpe, M. Ed. FFP 059 | Transitioning From a Vegan Diet | Learning to Listen to Your Cravings | Alexandra Jamieson FFP 028 | Carbohydrate Restriction for Weight Loss | Insulin Sensitivity and PCOS | Franziska Spritzler Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: FREE Masterclass: Introduction to Fertility Awareness Charting Today's episode is sponsored by my upcoming FREE Masterclass: Introduction to Fertility Awareness Charting. I'll be teaching LIVE on Friday June 5th at 12PM ET. Click here to register now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Nicole, also known as the Period Girl, is a certified women's health coach (professional period fixer) and her mission is to empower women to take back control of their hormonal health in a fun and sassy way. She’s outspoken and opinionated about women’s health issues, and believes women have the right to be educated about their bodies. Her goal is to provide women with the tools they need to make radical and long-lasting changes so they can live their best lives. In her new book, Fix Your Period, she shares her 6 week protocol to healthy periods! In today's episode we talk about  histamine intolerance and how it impact's the menstrual cycle, and so much more! This is Nicole's 3rd appearance on the podcast. Tune into our first episode Fix Your  Period here, and second episode, Medical Gas-lighting here. Today's episode is sponsored by my upcoming FREE Masterclass: Introduction to Fertility Awareness Charting. I'll be teaching LIVE on Friday June 5th at 12PM ET. Click here to register now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Topics discussed in today's episode: How Nicole’s personal period problems as a teacher inspired her to research and spread awareness on the relation between histamines, gut health and your menstrual cycle What led Nicole to writing her book Fix Your Period Why it’s so important in understanding your bodies health cycle and realizing its less complicated and starts with the fundamental basics Understanding the symptoms of histamine issues in the menstrual cycle and how they can change cyclically in your cycle The phases of the menstrual cycle and what occurs in each cycle The importance of what histamines are and what responses they trigger within our immune system Why do some women struggle so much of producing extra histamines and some women do not produce and extra amount of histamines How would one know if they are having issues with histamines and what are the symptoms Determining if histamines are impacting their menstrual cycle If it's possible for someone with adequate estrogen clearance to not be bothered by histamine issues versus someone not clearing as much estrogen What the first steps in determining if your histamines are affecting your menstrual cycle How cutting out high histamine products from your lifestyle can help in finding out if it is effecting your menstrual cycle What is the correlation between Gut Health and menstrual cycles issues and how GI issue play in with histamines Why gut related problems and chronic pelvic pain are linked What is the first step in addressing gut related issues Women should seek help from a professional to dig deeper if you are still not feeling better to see if there is a deeper rooted issue Understanding the importance of researching your body and what’s going on and how it can make you feel better in just a short period of time Connect with Nicole Jardim: You can connect with Nicole on her Website, Facebook, or Instagram. Resources mentioned: Fix Your Period (Book) Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 261 | Medical Gaslighting, Feminism, Reproductive Health, and Abortion | Nicole Jardim FFP 019 | Fix Your Period | Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea and The Pill | Nicole Jardim FFP 302 | Dirty Genes | MTHFR, Folic Acid, and Your Fertility | Dr. Ben Lynch, ND FFP 283 | Overcoming Period Pain | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: FREE Masterclass: Introduction to Fertility Awareness Charting Today's episode is sponsored by my upcoming FREE Masterclass: Introduction to Fertility Awareness Charting. I'll be teaching LIVE on Friday June 5th at 12PM ET. Click here to register now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Chloe Skerlak is wildly passionate about the menstrual cycle! She is a Justisse Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and Certified Fertility Awareness Educator. When she's not hosting fertility awareness charting circles, teaching charting online, or taking photos of cervixes, she facilitates Period Positivity Workshops for parents and pre-teens because she believes body literacy is for everyone and every age. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Topics discussed in today's episode: How Chloe’s personal birth control journey inspired her to become a certified fertility awareness educator What led Chloe to begin teaching the fertility awareness to children Why it’s so important to actually call our body parts what they are no matter the age Suggestions Chloe has for structuring these conversations and making them child-centered The importance of talking about fertility awareness and the menstrual cycle to children Teaching fertility awareness in the general sense vs. teaching it as a method An appropriate age to talk about using fertility awareness as a birth control method Why it’s so beneficial to have access to fertility awareness information no matter your age or gender The importance of being an approachable parent and talking positively about sexual health and body literacy   Connect with Chloe Skerlak: You can connect with Chloe on her website, Facebook, or Instagram.   Resources mentioned: Chloe Skerlak | Website Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 311 | Period Power | Maisie Hill FFP 298 | Reproductive Justice, Feminism, & Birth Control | Dr. Elizabeth Kissling PhD. FFP 271 | Sexual Pleasure & Redefining “Sex” | Amy Baldwin & April Lampert [On-Air Client Session] FFP 238 | Fertility Awareness, Birth Control, and Body Literacy | Lisa & Leah C FFP 165 | What is Fertility Awareness? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 082 | Fertility Awareness | Body Literacy | Grace of The Moon | Sarah Bly FFP 056 | The History of Fertility Awareness Based Methods | The Justisse Method of Fertility Management | Learning and Teaching Fertility Awareness | Geraldine Matus FFP 039 | Sexuality in Relationships, Sexuality and Aging, and Sex Education | Dr. Melanie Davis   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Maisie Hill is a highly qualified and sought-after women’s health expert with over a decade of experience as a practitioner and birth doula. Maisie knows the power of working with the menstrual cycle and believes that our hormones are there to serve us and help us get what we want out of life. What lights Maisie up is helping women to understand the inner workings of the reproductive system so that they can make sense of their menstrual cycle and use their hormones to great advantage in their lives. Her first book, Period Power, was published on May 2nd, 2019. Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Topics discussed in today's episode: How Maisie found herself studying and focusing on women’s health and menstrual cycles How Maisie’s own period pain inspired her to find ways to heal herself and eventually others Maisie’s own experience with hormonal birth control The importance of remembering periods should not be painful The benefits of charting on paper Why Maisie finds complications or downfalls with using charting apps How the porn industry has influenced women and girls on their outlook of a woman’s vulva The importance of talking about the menstrual cycle with your children   Connect with Maisie: You can connect with Maisie on Twitter, Instagram, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Maisie Hill | Website Period Power Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 169 | The Menstrual Cycle as a Diagnostic Tool | Sarah & Lisa FFP 158 | How Effective is Fertility Awareness? | The Marquette Method | Dr. Mary Lee Barron, PhD FFP 150 | Harnessing the Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Wild Power | Alexandra Pope & Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer FFP 144 | Seed Cycling & Hormone Balance | Supporting Your Menstrual Cycle Naturally | Dr. Nicole Sandilands FFP 091 | The Fifth Vital Sign | Fertility Awareness Method | Reproductive Health | Kelsey Knight & Emily Varnam FFP 273 | The Magnesium Miracle | Magnesium & Your Menstrual Cycle | Dr. Carolyn Dean MD, ND Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.   Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I share a new episode of my Pill Reality Series. In this both a powerful and an important conversation with my guest Amanda, who shares her experience of surviving a stroke caused by hormonal birth control. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! Click here  to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today I share a new episode of my Pill Reality Series. In this both a powerful and an important conversation with my guest Amanda, who shares her experience of surviving a stroke caused by hormonal birth control.   Topics discussed in today's episode: Amanda’s menstrual cycle history  How Amanda’s cycle changed once she got on the pill Symptoms Amanda noticed leading up to her stroke that she addressesd with an ER doctor What happened when Amanda had her stroke  What Amanda’s recovery was like  How her diet and lifestyle changed post-stroke The importance of trusting your own intuition with your health Why Amanda chose to get an IUD after her experience on the pill  The trouble when Amanda had her IUD removed How Amanda feels after coming off hormonal birth control    Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Fertility Friday | Pill Reality Series Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 295 | The IUD, The Pill, and Important Side Effects You Should Know About | Pill Reality Series | Katherine & Lisa FFP 218 | The Pill Gave Her A Stroke | Pill Reality Series | Julia & Lisa FFP 203 | The Pill Problem | Ross Pelton FFP 161 | Are IUDs Safer Than The Pill? | Hormonal IUDs vs Copper IUDs | Dr. Steve Gangemi FFP 021 | What Hormonal Contraceptives Really do to Women | Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg-Spall FFP 007 | What the pill really does to your hormones | PCOS & Menstrual Irregularities | Dr Lara Briden FFP 006 | The problem with the pill | Menstrual taboos | Groove charting app | Jennifer Aldoretta – CEO & Co-Founder of Groove     Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.   Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I share a new episode in my Fertility Awareness Reality Series. Tune into my conversation with Freya to find out how she managed her transition from hormonal to birth control to fertility awareness. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! Click here  to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Conceiving With Fertility Awareness My FREE online course designed to help you utilize fertility awareness strategies to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally. From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access   Topics discussed in today's episode: Freya’s menstrual cycle history  Freya’s experience with getting a hormonal IUD and side effects she experienced over the years How she has noticed a change in her body since removing the IUD How quickly Freya’s menstrual cycle returned post-IUD Factors that can affect the length of your luteal phase How eating habits can affect your menstrual cycle  The importance of supporting progesterone production when having a shorter luteal phase  Why it can take several months post birth control to have more normal cervical mucus patterns  What gummy mucus can be a sign of    Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 300 | Conceiving with Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air-Client Session] FFP 293 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Kallie & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 289 | Taking the Leap from Hormonal Birth Control to Fertility Awareness | Stephanie & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 276 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control … Minus the Fear | Lisa & Cherese FFP 274 | Paper Charting | Top 3 Reasons to Chart Your Cycles on Paper | Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 254 | 5 Ways Fertility Awareness Will Help You Get Pregnant | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.   Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I dive into the impact of stress on the menstrual cycle in a special solo episode! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! Click here  to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Conceiving With Fertility Awareness My FREE online course designed to help you utilize fertility awareness strategies to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally. From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access   Topics discussed in today's episode: The purpose of charting  How stress or other factors can delay the pre-ovulatory phase of your cycle  What a double peak is  Signs to watch for when acute stress may affect the post ovulatory phase  Examples of chronic stressors and how they may affect your cycle How charting can prevent your from going totally off the rails when dealing with stress Ways to encourage your cortisol production from the moment you wake up Benefits of cortisol and progesterone production Why optimizing your sleep is so important when dealing with stress Benefits of meditation for reducing stress Why taking a media fast may be so helpful at this current time     Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Fertility Friday | Freebies Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 197 | The Mind-Body Connection to Fertility | Amira Posner FFP 181 | Staying Consistent With Charting When Life is Stressful | Fertility Awareness Method | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 112 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Low Progesterone, Miscarriage, Stress & The Menstrual Cycle | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Amelia & Lisa FFP 099 | HPA Axis Dysregulation, Adrenal Fatigue & Fertility | Stress Management | Kelsey Kinney (Marksteiner) RD FFP 097 | Managing the Stress of Infertility | The Physiology of Stress | Meditation & Guided Visualization | Hypnotherapy | Mind + Body Stress Reduction | Helen Adrienne FFP 068 | Sleep your way to a Healthy Menstrual Cycle | The Connection Between Sleep and Fertility | Shawn Stevenson FFP 053 | The Effect of Light on the Menstrual Cycle and Fertility | Sleeping in Darkness to Regulate Menstruation | Natural Family Planning | Joy DeFelice   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I share a new episode in my Fertility Awareness (FAM) Reality Series! Tune into my latest interview with my client Korrin! We discuss her recent anovulatory cycle, and how she has been easing into using fertility awareness for birth control. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! Click here  to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Conceiving With Fertility Awareness My FREE online course designed to help you utilize fertility awareness strategies to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally. From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access   Topics discussed in today's episode: Korrin’s menstrual cycle history  How Korrin first went about getting on birth control  Side effects Korrin experienced during and after hormonal birth control  How Korrin envisions talking about the menstrual cycle with her daughter in the future Why Korrin decided to pursue fertility awareness How Paragard affected Korrin between babies Korrin’s recent anovulatory cycle  What anovulatory cycle is and why they happen Factors that can cause changes in your menstrual cycle The importance of remembering after an anovulatory that every day is possibly a fertile day until proven otherwise    Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned:   Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 300 | Conceiving with Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air-Client Session] FFP 294 | Deconstructing an Anovulatory Cycle | Natalie & Lisa [On-Air-Client Session] FFP 293 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Kallie & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 289 | Taking the Leap from Hormonal Birth Control to Fertility Awareness | Stephanie & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 276 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control … Minus the Fear | Lisa & Cherese FFP 254 | 5 Ways Fertility Awareness Will Help You Get Pregnant | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.   Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I share a new episode in my Fertility Awareness (FAM) Reality Series! Tune into my latest interview with my client Teresa! We discuss the process of transitioning from hormonal birth control to fertility awareness successfully. Hint: the biggest part of the transition is deprogramming our understanding from what we’ve been taught, to the true biology of the menstrual cycle and fertility. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! Click here  to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Conceiving With Fertility Awareness My FREE online course designed to help you utilize fertility awareness strategies to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally. From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access Topics discussed in today's episode: Teresa’s menstrual cycle and pill journey The many side effects Teresa experienced on her 20 years on the pill  The way Teresa has felt after coming off the pill  How Teresa has looked back on her journaling over the years and noticed her symptoms from birth control that impacted her negatively  How Teresa has been able to her notice her emotions since the fog has lifted post pill  Determining whether spotting or a light period day when using Fertility Awareness Why spotting days are always considered fertile days Determining wether cervical mucus is smooth or lubricative  How practicing Fertility Awareness has benefited Teresa The importance of listening to your body and what it is telling you   Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 297 | This is Your Brain on Birth Control | Dr. Sarah Hill, PhD. FFP 293 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Kallie & Lisa FFP 290 | The Pill, The Hormonal IUD, and Pulmonary Embolisms | Lisa & Kat FFP 289 | Taking the Leap from Hormonal Birth Control to Fertility Awareness | Stephanie & Lisa FFP 276 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control … Minus the Fear | Lisa & Cherese FFP 238 | Fertility Awareness, Birth Control, and Body Literacy | Lisa & Leah C FFP 208 | From Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Michelle FFP 184 | Transitioning From Hormonal Birth Control | Optimizing Sex for Conception | Lisa & Aubrey   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts!   Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!    

Dr. Mary Samplaski is a fellowship-trained, board certified (American Board of Urology) expert in Male Infertility, and the Director of Male Infertility, Andrology and Microsurgery at the University of Southern California (http://keck.usc.edu/faculty/mary-samplaski/). She completed her residency training in Urology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She then completed a 2-year fellowship training program in Male Infertility and Andrology at the University of Toronto. While Dr. Samplaski continues to maintain academic productivity, what drives her most is caring for individual patients and couples. In today’s episode, we focus on varicocele, and how this common condition impacts male fertility. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! Click here  to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Conceiving With Fertility Awareness My FREE online course designed to help you utilize fertility awareness strategies to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally. From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access   Topics discussed in today's episode: What inspired Dr. Samplaski to focus on male infertility  The benefits of micro-surgery for certain urology surgeries How common male factor infertility is when dealing with infertility issues  What is considered a normal semen analysis  The concept of sperm DNA damage and how that affects a couple trying to conceive What are varicocele’s How you would identify and fix a varicocele The improvements and pregnancy rates after fixing a varicocele  Other factors that can hurt sperm parameters  The benefits of both partners in the relationship working to better their health/lifestyles when dealing with infertility   Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Dr. Samplaski on her website. Resources mentioned: Dr. Mary Samplaski | Website Dr. Mary Samplaski | Resources American Society for Reproductive Medicine | Patient Resources Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 286 | Surviving Infertility | Sheridan Voysey FFP 285 | Finding a Medical Doctor Who Will Support You | Dr. Nathan Riley, MD FFP 228 | Mindfullness For Infertility | Dr. Janetti Marotta, Ph.D. FFP 213 | Surviving Fertility Challenges | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 139 | The Truth About Infertility | Maintaining Hope After 9 Years of Trying to Conceive | Stephanie Risinger FFP 032 | Acupuncture for Fertility | Male Factor Infertility | Marc Sklar   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.   Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Today I share a new episode in my Fertility Awareness Reality Series! Join Angie and I as we discuss how she overcame her heavy, painful periods, and her infertility diagnosis. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! Click here  to register now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here  to grab your copy today!   Topics discussed in today's episode: Angie’s menstrual cycle history and terrible period pain How Angie’s journey trying to conceive led her to an infertility diagnosis Why Angie’s unexpected pregnancy after unsuccessful IVF round and an infertility diagnosis was such a shock How changes in Angie’s diet may have impacted her fertility and menstrual cycle What led Angie to the Fertility Awareness Method Why changes in behavior and daily routine affect your temperature during charting The importance of noting changes on your chart that mat impact your temperature Tracking changes in cervical mucus when TTC Why checking your partners sperm quality is important when having trouble trying to conceive    Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 286 | Surviving Infertility | Sheridan Voysey FFP 283 | Overcoming Period Pain | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 246 | Heavy Flow | Managing the Complexities of Menstruation | Amanda Laird [On-Air Client Session] FFP 220 | Managing Intense Period Pain | Maria & Lisa FFP 213 | Surviving Fertility Challenges | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND [On Air Client Session] FFP 151 | Overcoming Period Pain | The Link Between Digestion & The Menstrual Cycle | Lisa & Stacey     Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Mary Lee Barron, PhD is a wife, mother of 3, nurse practitioner, and Marquette Method NFP teacher in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Barron received her PhD from Saint Louis University, is an FNP, and an Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She also directs Marquette Fertility Education, offering direct patient care services and research in Natural Family Planning. She has published over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, authored numerous book chapters and co-authored Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners in Ambulatory Obstetric Settings,  and she has been teaching NFP for over 20 years. Today’s episode is all about postpartum charting, and how the Marquette Method helps many women navigate this phase. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! Click here  to register now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here  to grab your copy today!     Topics discussed in today's episode: What brought Dr. Barron to teaching the Marquette Method What is the Marquette Method The order you hormones need to be in for regular cycling and an indication of ovulation How does the Clearblue monitor differ from typical LH strips The benefits of the Clearblue fertility monitor The two most fertile days of ovulation and why cervical mucus is so important then The amount of cycles you should wait to start trying to conceive after stopping the pill Using the Clearblue monitor when breast feeding Why Clearblue is not recommended for women with PCOS Myths on postpartum charting How to use the Clearblue monitor for avoiding pregnancy postpartum   Connect with Dr. Mary Lee Barron: You can connect with Dr. Barron on LinkedIn and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Marquette Fertility Method | Website FFP 158 | How Effective is Fertility Awareness? | The Marquette Method | Dr. Mary Lee Barron, PhD Time to Pregnancy | Gnoth Study Finding the Fertile Phase Fertility Friday Episodes on PCOS Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 268 | Postpartum Planning | What Really Happens After Birth | Adriana Lozada FFP 254 | 5 Ways Fertility Awareness Will Help You Get Pregnant | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 251 | Postpartum Charting & Using FAM for Birth Control  | Tara & Lisa FFP 250 | The Top 5 Myths About Fertility Awareness  | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 243 | The Fourth Trimester | Postpartum Care with Maga Mama | Kimberly Ann Johnson FFP 087 | Managing the Postpartum Period | Creating a Support System for New Moms | How to Transition Back to Work After Baby | Arianna Taboada FFP 056 | The History of Fertility Awareness Based Methods | The Justisse Method of Fertility Management | Learning and Teaching Fertility Awareness | Geraldine Matus   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.   Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Dr. Ben Lynch is the best-selling author of Dirty Genes and a leader in the field of nutrigenomics. He’s also president of Seeking Health, an innovative company providing supplements, courses, and tools designed to help people overcome genetic dysfunction and optimize health. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Washington, he then obtained a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University where he now serves on the Board of Trustees. Dr. Lynch lives in Seattle, WA with his wife and three sons.   Today’s episode focuses on how your genes can impact fertility, pregnancy, and menstrual cycle health. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! Click here  to register now! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Conceiving With Fertility Awareness My FREE online course designed to help you utilize fertility awareness strategies to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally. From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access.     Topics discussed in today's episode: How Dr. Lynch began his journey in naturopathic medicine The importance of optimizing pregnancies for future generations health What are dirty genes? How you can develop dirty genes The basics of MTHFR and how it can impact fertility Why it’s so important to give your body rest during pregnancy How folic acid can dirty our genes Why the human body takes so long to process folic acid and why we need to eliminate our exposure to it Signs your fertility(for men and women) could be affected by your genes All the various genes that can affect your health, your fertility, your moods, etc. Why male infertility is fairly easy to fix How to start cleaning up your genes one step at a time What makes a good prenatal vitamin   Connect with  Dr. Ben. Lynch: You can connect with Dr. Lynch on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on his website.   Resources mentioned: Dr. Ben Lynch | Website Dirty Genes 26 Steps to Clean Genes Optimal Prenatal Vitamins | Seeking Health Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 227 | Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals, Fibroids, and Epigenetics | Dr. Tiffany Katz, Ph.D. FFP 164 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Erika Enos FFP 134 | Optimizing Sperm Health | Motility, Morphology & Sperm Count | Why He Needs To Get Tested ASAP | Marc Sklar FFP 122 | Liver Function, Fertility, & Menstrual Health | Xenoestrogens | Liver Detoxification | Fatty Liver Disease | Lisa Leger, HRHPE FFP 054 | The MTHFR Gene Mutation and Fertility | Recurrent Miscarriage, Nutrient Deficiencies, and Folic Acid | Diane Keddy FFP 045 | Autoimmune Disease and Fertility | Thyroid Health | MTHFR Gene Mutation | Dr. Fiona McCulloch   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Conceiving With Fertility Awareness From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access.   The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.   Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!    

Dr. Haylee Nye is a licensed naturopathic physician and certified nutritionist with advanced training in women’s health and infertility. Kristin Cornett is a certified nutritional therapy practitioner with expertise in functional wellness, women’s health, and fertility. Together they run Tiny Feet, an online platform that helps educate and empower couples as they journey toward parenthood. Dr. Haylee and Kristin take a unique functional medicine approach that gives couples the tools they need to get to the root cause of health and fertility struggles, conceive successfully, and set their babies up for lifelong health from the very beginning. They offer functional lab testing with virtual one-on-one consults and have recently released an online preconception and fertility optimization course called Fertile in 5 Masterclass. They also co-host a popular weekly podcast on iTunes called Mastering Your Fertility. Today’s episode is also sponsored by Conceiving With Fertility Awareness My FREE online course designed to help you utilize fertility awareness strategies to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally. From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of it’s kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!     Topics discussed in today's episode: The life experiences that led Dr. Nye and Kristin to their focus on women’s health and gut health Factors that can cause your bowels to go wrong  Signs that something could be going on with your gut health Who to go to if you suspect you are having gut issues Tips on how to find specialized naturopaths in your area Investigations into the gut that can be done to help identify problems  What is a normal day/week for the digestive system What is considered constipated vs. diarrhea  The benefits of the Bristol Stool Chart for determining your stool type  The effects constipation can have on the rest of your body  How gut health impacts fertility  The effects of inflammation on a woman’s fertility and menstrual cycle   Tips to do before seeking out diagnostic testing to help with gut health  The benefit of an elimination diet when figuring out gut issues   Connect with  Dr. Haylee Nye and Kristin Cornett: You can connect with Dr. Haylee and Kristin on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on their website.   Resources mentioned: Tiny Feet | Website Mastering Your Fertility Podcast American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors Bristol Stool Chart Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 242 | Planning for Pregnancy | What You Need To Know! | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 232 | Birth Stories | Planning and Preparing for Birth | Dr. Danielle Miller FFP 207 | Top 10 Ways I’m Preparing For Pregnancy | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 092 | Natural Fertility Info | Nutrition For Fertility | Smart Supplementation | Get Pregnant Naturally | Hethir Rodriguez FFP 070 | Healing, Illness, Fertility & Pregnancy | Getting to the Root Cause | Dr. Thomas Cowan FFP 049 | Improving Fertility Naturally by Optimizing Your Diet, Lifestyle, and Environment | Eleni Roumeliotou FFP 017 | Natural Treatment for Unexplained Infertility | Treating Endometriosis and Fibroids | Dr Shawna Darou, ND FFP 009 | Sacred Fertility Foods | The key to having healthy babies and a healthy pregnancy | Sally Fallon-Morell   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Conceiving With Fertility Awareness From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access.   The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.   Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I’m celebrating 300 episodes of Fertility Friday! Please join me in celebrating this exciting milestone. To celebrate, I decided to record a special solo podcast episode all about the different ways fertility awareness will help you to conceive naturally when you’re ready! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Conceiving With Fertility Awareness My FREE online course designed to help you utilize fertility awareness strategies to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally. From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of it’s kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!     Topics discussed in today's episode: Why myths around conceiving make it so challenging when trying to actually conceive The percentage a healthy couple has to get pregnant each cycle How it is possible to prevent pregnancy without hormones The average amount of months post-pill it takes to conceive  An unspoken benefit of Fertility Awareness for your fertility  How Fertility Awareness helps with timing when trying to conceive How practicing Fertility Awareness gives you insight to any problems you may have with your cycle before TTC The benefit charting has with getting your partner involved    Connect with  Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 277 | The Top 4 Reasons Why You’re Not Conceiving | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 254 | 5 Ways Fertility Awareness Will Help You Get Pregnant | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 242 | Planning for Pregnancy | What You Need To Know! | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 207 | Top 10 Ways I’m Preparing For Pregnancy | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 184 | Transitioning From Hormonal Birth Control | Optimizing Sex for Conception | Lisa & Aubrey FFP 106 | What You Need To Know About Progesterone and Pregnancy | Using Your Cycle To Time Hormone Testing | Fertility Awareness Method | Dr. Nora Pope FFP 020 | How to Accurately time Sex to Optimize your chances of getting Pregnant | Why Cervical Mucus is Essential | Dr Kerry Hampton   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Jana always wanted to become the CEO of a charity and in 2017, Jana launched The Period Purse, now a registered Canadian charity. From outreach support and supplying free menstrual supplies to over 23,000 women and people who menstruate in 14 cities, to educating the next generation about reusable period products, to advocating for policy change, The Period Purse is a strong menstrual movement fully run by passionate volunteers. Jana has been recognized as a Top Women of Influence in 2018 and a Women of Distinction award from the YWCA Toronto in 2019.  When she is not talking about periods, Jana is also a teacher who works in special education. She is a mother of two and lives with her family in Toronto. In today’s episode we talk about period poverty and what we can do to eradicate it in our own communities! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Conceiving With Fertility Awareness My FREE online course designed to help you utilize fertility awareness strategies to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally. From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of it’s kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Topics discussed in today's episode: What inspired Jana to start The Period Purse The items that are in a period purse How and what did shelters in Toronto provide women before The Period Purse existed  How Toronto shelters have started budgeting for female products  Jana’s personal movement to bring light to the lack of menstrual products available to homeless women that led to The Period Purse The benefits of menstrual cups and other reusable menstrual products Jana’s plan on getting into schools to teach the younger generation more about the menstrual cycle and the need for period products    Connect with Jana Girdauskas: You can connect with Jana on her on Twitter, Instagram,  Facebook, and her website.   Resources mentioned: Jana Girdauskas | The Period Purse Menstruation Nation Donate Now | The Period Purse Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 296 | All About Menstrual Cups | Your Questions Answered | INTIMINATM | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 239 | 6 Ways to Improve Your Menstrual Cycle in 2019 | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 135 | Are Your Menstrual Products Toxic? | The Truth About Conventional Pads & Tampons | Managing Menstruation in Low Resource Settings | Molly Hayward FFP 071 | Connecting With the Wisdom of Your Menstrual Cycle | Fertility Massage Therapy | Clare Blake FFP 064 | Fertility Awareness, Feminism, and Reproductive Freedoms | Geraldine Matus FFP 014 | What does a Healthy Menstrual Cycle look like? | The Menstrual Cycle as the 5th Vital Sign | Colleen Flowers   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Dr. Elizabeth Kissling is a professor of women’s and gender studies at Eastern Washington University, where she teaches courses in feminism and women’s studies, gender and media, sexuality studies, gender health issues, and related topics. Her pronouns are she and her. Dr. Kissling’s research focuses on women’s health, bodies, and feminism, and especially how these issues are represented in media. Her new book about abortion activism and social media is called: From a Whisper to a Shout. As the author of Capitalizing on the Curse and related articles, she is best known for her research on media representations of menstruation. In today’s episode we talk about the menstrual cycle, reproductive justice, feminism, and birth control! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Conceiving With Fertility Awareness My FREE online course designed to help you utilize fertility awareness strategies to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally. From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of it’s kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Topics discussed in today's episode: What led Dr. Kissling to her focus of the pill and menstruation Results from Dr. Kissling’s study of junior high age girls and their first periods The importance of teaching and providing information to young women & men about  birth control The true effectiveness of condom and why you should not use condoms with any type of oil The importance of letting your menstrual cycle mature Why putting young girls on birth control can be harmful to their bone health The strategic marketing and patent methods behind the birth control pill over the years   Connect with Dr. Elizabeth Kissling PhD.: You can connect with Dr. Kissling on her on her website.   Resources mentioned: Dr. Elizabeth Kissling | Website No Justice, No Pill/Know (Reproductive) Justice, Know the Pill What Does Not Kill You Makes You Stronger: Young Women's Online Conversations about Quitting the Pill From A Whisper to a Shout Capitalizing on the Curse FFP 290 | The Pill, The Hormonal IUD, and Pulmonary Embolisms | Lisa & Kat FFP 233 | Progesterone and the Importance of Regular Ovulation | Dr. Jerilynn Prior FFP 055 | Menstrual Cycle Health | Why Regular Ovulation is Essential for Bone, Heart and Breast Health | Dr. Jerilynn Prior Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 262 | Should Men Be Equally Responsible For Birth Control? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 261 | Medical Gaslighting, Feminism, Reproductive Health, and Abortion | Nicole Jardim FFP 255 | Is Questioning The Pill Anti Feminist? | Beyond The Pill | Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND FFP 203 | The Pill Problem | Ross Pelton FFP 183 | Reproductive Scenarios for Gender & Sexual Minorities | Fertility Awareness in the LGBTQAI Community | Rose Yewchuk   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Sarah E. Hill is at the forefront of groundbreaking research on the effects of the pill. A star psychologist with a PhD from the University of Texas, she studied with one of the founding fathers of evolutionary psychology, David M. Buss. In less than a decade, she’s published over 50 scientific articles and has secured half a million dollars’ worth of federal research grant money to study women, their health, and their mating and sexual psychology. She is regularly features in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Scientific American, The Economist, and many others. In today’s episode we talk about Sarah’s groundbreaking book This Is Your Brain On Birth Control. Learn about the different ways hormonal birth control changes our brain, our emotions, and the ways we interact with others! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Conceiving With Fertility Awareness My FREE online course designed to help you utilize fertility awareness strategies to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally. From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of it’s kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!     Topics discussed in today's episode: Sarah’s personal experience with birth control that led her to further research the influence of birth control on your brain How sex hormones work in men vs. women  Why we need to steer away from thinking sex hormones in the brain are threatening to women or feminism  The affects of estrogen on women across the menstrual cycle How our hormones impact our own behavior and influence the behavior of men around us  How at high fertility, women have more interest in genetic compatibility of men via scent  Why women who are on birth control do not get a surge in estrogen and therefore it impacts their partner choice  The importance of remembering there are other factors that will impact your partner choice besides your birth control status Why it’s so important to be aware of the effects of birth control so if you choose to be on it, you know why you may experience changes in your body or mind  Why you should always trust your body and not take no for an answer from your doctor whether you choose to be on or off birth control   Connect with Dr. Sarah E. Hill: You can connect with Sarah on her Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Sarah E. Hill | Website This Is Your Brain On Birth Control Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 295 | The IUD, The Pill, and Important Side Effects You Should Know About | Pill Reality Series | Katherine & Lisa FFP 255 | Is Questioning The Pill Anti Feminist? | Beyond The Pill | Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND FFP 218 | The Pill Gave Her A Stroke | Pill Reality Series | Julia & Lisa FFP 203 | The Pill Problem | Ross Pelton FFP 104 | Birth Control Pills From Your Doctor’s Perspective | Why Your Physician isn’t Looking at the Root Cause | Alternative Medicine for Women | Dr. Miranda Naylor FFP 021 | What Hormonal Contraceptives Really do to Women | Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg-Spall FFP 007 | What the pill really does to your hormones | PCOS & Menstrual Irregularities | Dr Lara Briden FFP 006 | The problem with the pill | Menstrual taboos | Groove charting app | Jennifer Aldoretta – CEO & Co-Founder of Groove   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Today’s episode is all about reusable menstrual cups! I dive into the most common questions about using menstrual cups from insertion and cleaning, to emptying your cup in public washrooms! Nothing is TMI in this episode, and you’ll definitely want to tune in if you’ve been considering making the switch! Today’s episode is sponsored by INTIMINA™. Discover a healthier, cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to disposable period products. Made from 100% medical grade silicone, INTIMINA's reusable menstrual cups are body-safe, ultra-smooth and hygienic. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/INTIMINA today to find your perfect cup, and enter the promo code: FERTILITY15 for 15% off on all cups! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Conceiving With Fertility Awareness My FREE online course designed to help you utilize fertility awareness strategies to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally. From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access.     Topics discussed in today's episode: Fun facts about INTIMINA™ How reusable menstrual cups are financially cheaper over time Practical benefits of using menstrual cups How changing to menstrual cups reduces your exposure to chemicals contained in pads or tampons How to know what size and shape cup you need What to do with the cup before you use for the first time The proper way to insert and remove a period cup The importance of having a backup when first starting to use a cup How to clean your menstrual cup Why silicone is one of the choice materials for a cup Benefits for young girls to use a cup Lisa’s overall experience with the INTIMINA™ menstrual cups The characteristics of the INTIMINA™ Ziggy Cup and how it is like a diaphragm The difference in the INTIMINA™ Lily Cups The benefits of the Lily Cup Compact when on the go How the Lily Cup One is a great size menstrual cup for a moderate-light period The only challenge Lisa had when trying the INTIMINA™ menstrual cups   Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Head over to fertilityfriday.com/INTIMINA today to find your perfect cup, and enter the promo code: FERTILITY15 for 15% off on all cups! INTIMINA™ Lily Cup Line User Manual INTIMINA™ Lily Cup Compact INTIMINA™ Lily Cup One INTIMINA™ Ziggy Cup Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 239 | 6 Ways to Improve Your Menstrual Cycle in 2019 | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 217 | All About Menstrual Cups! | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 156 | Menstrual Cups & Your Period | An Interview With The Founder of Lunette | Heli Kurjanen FFP 135 | Are Your Menstrual Products Toxic? | The Truth About Conventional Pads & Tampons | Managing Menstruation in Low Resource Settings | Molly Hayward FFP 127 | What Does a Normal Period Look Like? | How Much Am I Supposed To Bleed During My Period? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 078 | Lunapads & The Diva Cup | Sustainable, Eco-friendly & Healthy Menstrual Products | Madeleine Shaw & Suzanne Siemens     Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: INTIMINA™ Head over to fertilityfriday.com/INTIMINA today to find your perfect cup, and enter the promo code: FERTILITY15 for 15% off on all cups! Conceiving With Fertility Awareness From timing sex accurately every time to identifying potential fertility issues through charting, this course has you covered. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/TTC for access.   Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Today I share an new episode in my Pill Reality Series with my guest Katherine! She shares her experience with the hormonal IUD, the pill and much more! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  Click here to register now! Early bird pricing ends December 13th! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.     Topics discussed in today's episode: Why and when did Katherine start using hormonal birth control What were some of the side effects she experienced on hormonal contraceptives How the insertion process for the IUD was for Katherine What was Katherine’s pain level during her menstrual cycle on and off the various forms of hormonal birth control Why would Katherine’s doctor not give her the Copper IUD Lisa and Katherine touch on studies about women making poor partner choices when on hormonal contraceptives The importance of doing what feels best for you and your body even when your doctor may not agree What was the Kyleena IUD like for Katherine What happened to Katherine’s symptoms after removal of the IUD   Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Prescribing Date for the Kyleena IUD Hormonal Contraceptive Study: How Impact Mate Choice with Respect to Disparate Major Histocompatibility Complex [On-Air Client Session] FFP 237 | Demystifying the Cervix | Lisa & Dana FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 290 | The Pill, The Hormonal IUD, and Pulmonary Embolisms | Lisa & Kat FFP 282 | What You Need To Know About The Implant | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Tessa FFP 249 | The Copper IUD and Pregnancy  | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Angie FFP 218 | The Pill Gave Her A Stroke | Pill Reality Series | Julia & Lisa FFP 205 | Is Your IUD Messing With Your Mind? | Pill Reality Series Lisa & Allie FFP 203 | The Pill Problem | Ross Pelton FFP 161 | Are IUDs Safer Than The Pill? | Hormonal IUDs vs Copper IUDs | Dr. Steve Gangemi FFP 079 | The Top 10 Unexpected Effects of Coming Off The Pill | Lisa | Fertility Friday   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Today I share an on-air client session with Natalie! In today’s episode Natalie and I deconstruct her recent anovulatory cycle, and we also discuss factors that impact basal body temperature! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  Click here to register now! Early bird pricing ends December 13th! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: Why Natalie began taking hormonal birth control  How did the various forms of birth control affect Natalie What Natalie stopped using birth control What led Natalie to start using the Fertility Awareness Method How had Natalie’s anxiety and depression changed since getting off the pill  What Natalie’s cycles have been like since coming off the pill How training for a marathon has affected Natalie’s cycle What is an anovulatory cycle    Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned:   Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 258 | BBT Charting | Top 10 Questions About Basal Body Temperature Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 239 | 6 Ways to Improve Your Menstrual Cycle in 2019 | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 224 | Making Sense of Wonky Cycles | Lisa & Rachel FFP 083 | Do You Know When You Ovulate? | Fertility Awareness Method | Dr. Kerry Hampton     Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Today I share an on-air client session with Kallie! In today’s episode Kallie shares her experience making the transition from hormonal birth control to fertility awareness! She also shares some of the challenges she’s faced with her cycle post-birth control. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  Click here to register now! Early bird pricing ends December 13th! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: When  and why Kallie began hormonal birth control  Why Kallie chose to stop using hormonal birth control Some symptoms Kallie experienced after coming off the pill  The amount of time it took for Kallie to get her period after the pill The difference between pre and post-ovulatory temperature ranges  Why Kallie should note how she has restless sleep or increased stress when charting Why your temperature strikes during your cycle  The benefits of checking your cervix when charting Why mucus production can be lower the first few cycles post-pill How has the fertility awareness method affected Kallie Why not to be truly concerned about the length of your period when your body is still normalizing Why it is not about having a perfect chart, but about what your body is doing health wise  Pros and Cons of starting o chart right after coming off the pill or waiting till your cycles normalize Kallie’s biggest fear when coming off the pill    Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 289 | Taking the Leap from Hormonal Birth Control to Fertility Awareness | Stephanie & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 278 | Regulating Your Cycles Post-Pill | Lisa & Natalie [On-Air Client Session] FFP 276 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control … Minus the Fear | Lisa & Cherese FFP 250 | The Top 5 Myths About Fertility Awareness  | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 200 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Natural Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 170 | The 5 Biggest Challenges When Learning Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility FridayFFP 140 | Transitioning From Hormonal Birth Control After Long Term Pill Use | Lisa | Fertility Friday   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Today I share an on-air client session with Emily! Emily recently transitioned from hormonal birth control to fertility awareness, and in today’s episode she shares what her experience was like, and what her cycles have been like since making the switch. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  Click here to register now! Early bird pricing ends December 13th! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: Emily’s history with birth control Symptoms Emily experienced on the pill  Why Emily decided to come off birth control and start fertility awareness How soon Emily’s period returned after birth control Cervical mucus during the transition phase on a menstrual cycle  The confusion checking internally for cervical mucus can cause when charting  Signs of a healthy cervix in regards to cervical mucus production Tips for taking your temperature in a different time zone than where you live   Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 289 | Taking the Leap from Hormonal Birth Control to Fertility Awareness | Stephanie & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 276 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control … Minus the Fear | Lisa & Cherese FFP 250 | The Top 5 Myths About Fertility Awareness  | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 208 | From Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Michelle FFP 200 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Natural Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Today officially marks Fertility Friday’s 5th podcast-aversary!! I launched the Fertility Friday Podcast 5 years ago this week! To celebrate, I decided to release a solo episode all about postpartum charting! This is the number one question I’ve had all year in my DMs, emails, and Facebook messages. In this episode I cover the most common myths about postpartum charting, when to expect your cycles to return, the role of basal body temperature, cervical mucus charting and much more! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  Click here to register now! Early bird pricing ends December 13th! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.     Topics discussed in today's episode: Why postpartum charting is so different than charting your normal cycle How cervical mucus is so crucial for postpartum charting How breastfeeding affects the return of your menstrual cycle The role of basal body temperature postpartum Factors to be mindful of when wanting get your period back postpartum to being trying to conceive again When to consult with your doctor if you don’t see signs of your period returning postpartum Benefits of the Tempdrop if you want to monitor your temperature when charting postpartum Why it can be so helpful to work with an instructor when postpartum charting How the Marquette method or other methods of charting may be a better option when you cannot fully rely on your cervical mucus or basal body temperature When you start charting postpartum Why it is so important to understand your mucus pattern and be consistent with charting if you plan to chart postpartum What to expect when your period return   Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: FFP 119 | The Truth About Using Fertility Awareness Postpartum | Is Fertility Awareness Effective When You’re Breastfeeding? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 118 | All About Breastfeeding | Why it Might Not Be As Easy As You Think To Breastfeed Your Baby After Birth | Myths and Facts About Breastfeeding | Lori J Isenstadt, IBCLC FFP 126 | Does Your Diet Impact Your Breastmilk? | Eating for Two: How to Produce the Most Nutritious Breastmilk | Managing the Postpartum Period | What Breastfeeding is Really Like | Lily Nichols FFP 158 | How Effective is Fertility Awareness? | The Marquette Method | Dr. Mary Lee Barron, PhD Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 268 | Postpartum Planning | What Really Happens After Birth | Adriana Lozada [On-Air Client Session] FFP 251 | Postpartum Charting & Using FAM for Birth Control  | Tara & Lisa FFP 243 | The Fourth Trimester | Postpartum Care with Maga Mama | Kimberly Ann Johnson FFP 119 | The Truth About Using Fertility Awareness Postpartum | Is Fertility Awareness Effective When You’re Breastfeeding? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 087 | Managing the Postpartum Period | Creating a Support System for New Moms | How to Transition Back to Work After Baby | Arianna Taboada   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I share a new episode in my Pill Reality Series . Kat describes her experience of using the pill to “regulate” her cycles before she even had her very first period. She also shares her terrifying near-death experience with pulmonary embolism — a rare, but well known complication associated with hormonal birth control. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  Click here to register now! Early bird pricing ends December 13th! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: Why did Kat initially start birth control How Kat’s lifestyle and eating habits affected the start of her menstrual cycle  Why did Kat switch to the IUD and what were her side effects Kat’s return to hormonal birth control that led to pulmonary embolisms  The symptoms Kat experienced before finally being diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism  What the recovery has been like for Kat  What Kat has been using to track her cycle now that birth control is completely off the table for her  How has her relationship with her partner changed since coming off birth control  When did Kat finally get her first real menstrual period off of birth control The importance of always remembering to be your own advocate and listen to your body   Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: FFP 262 | Should Men Be Equally Responsible For Birth Control? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 218 | The Pill Gave Her A Stroke | Pill Reality Series | Julia & Lisa Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 247 | The Truth About Copper IUDs | Pill Reality Series | Nina and Kathryn FFP 218 | The Pill Gave Her A Stroke | Pill Reality Series | Julia & Lisa FFP 205 | Is Your IUD Messing With Your Mind? | Pill Reality Series Lisa & Allie FFP 203 | The Pill Problem | Ross Pelton FFP 161 | Are IUDs Safer Than The Pill? | Hormonal IUDs vs Copper IUDs | Dr. Steve Gangemi FFP 137 | Panic Attacks, Emotional Breakdowns, and Recurrent Yeast Infections | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control | Briana & Cieara FFP 073 | Copper Toxicity, IUDs and the Birth Control Pill | Julie Casper FFP 021 | What Hormonal Contraceptives Really do to Women | Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg-Spall   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

In today’s episode I interview Stephanie, a current member of my Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program. We discuss the challenges she faced coming off hormonal birth control and transitioning to using fertility awareness to avoid pregnancy. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  Click here to register now! Early bird pricing ends December 13th! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: Does Stephanie regret initially getting on birth control What was Stephanie's experience with birth control How long did it take Stephanie to get pregnant after coming off hormonal birth control  What prompted Stephanie to switch from hormonal birth control to Fertility Awareness What has Stephanie’s cycle been like since coming off the IUD The importance of watching the patterns of your cervical mucus  Challenges Stephanie has faced with charting Factors that have affected Stephanie’s luteal phase How the Fertility Awareness Mastery Class has influenced Stephanie and her charting journey   Connect with Lisa: ou can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 276 | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control … Minus the Fear | Lisa & Cherese [On-Air Client Session] FFP 253 | Does Fertility Awareness Really Work? | Sarrah & Lisa FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 210 | The Complete Guide to Fertility Awareness | Jane Knight [On-Air Client Session] FFP 208 | From Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Michelle FFP 200 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Natural Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 171 | Avoiding Pregnancy Naturally With Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Madi [On-Air Client Session] FFP 132 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Using FAM for Birth Control Successfully & Confidently | Emily & Lisa     Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!    

Dr. Eric is the owner and founder of Rejuvagen, a functional and regenerative medicine clinic in Glen Mills, PA, and he is the co-host with Dr. Erica of the Thyroid Answers Podcast. Dr. Eric is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (C.N.S.), a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, along with being a licensed Chiropractor in Pennsylvania. And Dr. Erica graduated from Logan College in Chesterfield, Missouri with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree as well as a Masters in Nutrition and Human Performance. She specializes in functional medicine and is a graduate of the American Functional Neurology Institute (AFNI). In today’s episode we focus on the the thyroid, how the thyroid affects fertility, why this condition is often under diagnosed in women, and the specifics about why it can be difficult to identify at times when the lab results don’t match symptoms. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  Click here to register now! Early bird pricing ends December 13th! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: What brought Dr. Eric and Dr. Erica to their focus on the thyroid and thus their podcast Cellular vs. Glandular Hypothyroidism How inflammation can affect TSH levels  Why cell health is so important to the overall function of the body Ways hypothyroidism shows up in the menstrual cycle when charting How thyroid issues impact fertility  What is Reverse T3 Lifestyle changes to improve thyroid function How birth control can affect thyroid function Why birth control does not fix your cycle  The importance of preparing the body to come off birth control to get pregnant Why you should always listen to your body and not ignore symptoms    Connect with Dr. Eric Balcavage and Dr. Erica Riggleman: You can connect with Dr. Balcavage on his Website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can connect with Dr. Riggleman on her Website, Facebook and Instagram.   Resources mentioned: Thyroid Answers Podcast Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 259 | Thyroid, Adrenals, and Fertility | Dr. Aviva Romm, MD [On-Air Client Session] FFP 234 | Thyroid Health and Your Charts | Lisa & Taq FFP 164 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Erika Enos FFP 124 | Thyroid Health & Fertility, Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | Iodine & Thyroid Function | Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome | Dr. David Brownstein, MD | Dr. Denis Wilson, MD FFP 116 | Stop The Thyroid Madness | Going Beyond Synthroid & Getting to the Root Cause of Thyroid Disorders | Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | What to do when your Doctor Won’t Cooperate | Janie Bowthorpe, M. Ed. FFP 046 | Healing Your Thyroid Naturally with Nutrient Rich Foods | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Andrea Beaman FFP 041 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Dr. Maureen Rozenn   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Denise Wiesner, is an internationally recognized traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, specializing in the Whole Systems Chinese medicine approach to women’s health, sexuality, and fertility. Since 1994, Denise has treated and helped women manage challenges from menstrual disorders through menopause, and from infertility to pregnancy. Using a combination of acupuncture, diet and lifestyle counseling, nutritional supplements, and Chinese herbs, Denise has helped thousands of couples navigate the tricky, and often stressful, journey toward fertility, without losing their loving connection. In today’s episode we talk about sex, pleasure, intimacy, and orgasm. We cover intimacy as it relates to couples who are trying to conceive, and for women who wish to experience more pleasure in their intimate relationships. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 10 week group coaching program!  Click here to register now! Early bird pricing ends December 13th! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: How did Denise’s own fertility journey influence her career What is making it challenging for couples to find a level of intimacy The importance of communicating to your partner what you like sexually  Why honesty in your relationship is so crucial  The many types of female orgasms  Tips to help women discover the way they orgasm  Steps to begin to learn how to pleasure yourself  The lack of education around the female reproductive anatomy  Why you should be careful of the products you use in and around your vagina Denise’s thoughts on the practice of using a jade egg  Ways to have more intimacy with your partner   Connect with Denise Wiesner: You can connect with Denise on her Website, Instagram, and Facebook.   Resources mentioned: Denise Wiesner | Website Conceiving with Love by Denise Wiesner FFP 201 | Pelvic Floor Alchemy | Isa Herrera Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 271 | Sexual Pleasure & Redefining “Sex” | Amy Baldwin & April Lampert FFP 192 | Chinese Medicine for Menstrual Cycle Health | Eric Karchmer, Ph.D FFP 128 | The Biggest Myths About Sex and Female Orgasm | 5 Practical Ways To Have Better Sex | The Key To Orgasms During Sex | Sex & Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 076 | The Emotional Connection to Fertility & Health | Aimee Raupp FFP 034 | Healthy Sexuality, Orgasms, and Female Pleasure | Kim Sedgwick   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Sheridan Voysey is a writer, speaker and broadcaster. His other books include Resurrection Year: Turning Broken Dreams into New Beginnings, Resilient, and the award-winning Unseen Footprints. He is married to Merryn and lives and travels from Oxford, United Kingdom.  In today’s episode we cover the difficult topic of dealing with infertility when things aren’t working out the way you had planned for. Sheridan shares his personal experience of making it through from the male perspective. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: A look into Sheridan and his wife Merryn’s ten year infertility and adoption journey How their journey led Sheridan to write his book, Resurrection Year How Sheridan dealt with the grief and loss of their unsuccessful dream of having a child Sheridan’s advice for couples struggling with infertility The importance of putting your marriage/relationship first during this challenging time Ways to deal with one partner wanting to stop trying and the other wanting to continue How dealing with fertility issues can affect men in various aspects of their lives The importance of also remembering to check in with men to see how they are feeling and dealing with the fertility struggles Ways men who deal with lower sperm count can connect with others to know that they are not alone How those who have gone through the infertility journey can use their trial to help guide, inspire or comfort others going through it The importance of remembering there is so much more to you than your parental status   Connect with Sheridan Voysey: You can connect with Sheridan on his Website, Instagram, and Facebook.   Resources mentioned: Sheridan Voysey | Website The Making of Us FFP 074 | Resurrection Year | Maintaining Hope Through Infertility | Sheridan Voysey Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 228 | Mindfullness For Infertility | Dr. Janetti Marotta, Ph.D. FFP 213 | Surviving Fertility Challenges | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 139 | The Truth About Infertility | Maintaining Hope After 9 Years of Trying to Conceive | Stephanie Risinger FFP 097 | Managing the Stress of Infertility | The Physiology of Stress | Meditation & Guided Visualization | Hypnotherapy | Mind + Body Stress Reduction | Helen Adrienne FFP 089 | Treating Infertility Naturally | Natural Fertility Solutions | Getting to the Root Cause | Gabriela Rosa FFP 080 | Can Your Relationship Survive Fertility Challenges? | Save The Marriage | Dr. Lee Baucom FFP 010 | Coping with Infertility | Using the Law of Attraction to manifest a baby | Alexandra Sipos-Kocsis   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Dr. Riley is a Physician specializing in obstetrics and palliative medicine.  He practices midwifery, minimal-intervention-style obstetrics with an emphasis on supporting the physiology of pregnancy and birth as well as female intuition while empowering women to embrace birth rather than fear it. He was Born in Pittsburgh. Trained in Philadelphia, San Diego and Los Angeles, currently practicing in Louisville, KY. Also a climber and somewhat obsessed w eco-conservation.  In today’s episode Dr. Riley takes us through his experience of medical school and residency to give us a deeper insight into why doctors often have the opinions and practices they do when it comes to women’s health. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: What brought Dr. Riley into medicine and specifically into women’s issues How it made Dr. Riley feel when he came up with struggles on he and his wife’s journey to conceive Who influenced Dr. Riley’s way of practice in his career Problems in the curriculum physicians-in-training come across Why doctors should be encouraged to admit when they don’t know an answer, ask questions or even just sit and listen to the patient How it is unrealistic for the patient to expect their doctor to have all the answers and diagnosis after a short consultation The harsh structure and lifestyle of the medical training process The importance of health care professionals to still take the time to care for themselves so they can better serve their patients The importance of being respectful of your doctor’s expertise and training Why it is important for patients and doctors to be a little more generous with one another   Connect with Dr. Nathan Riley:  You can connect with Dr. Riley on his Website, Instagram and Twitter.    Resources mentioned: Dr. Nathan Riley | Website Obgyno Wino Podcast Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 123 | Fertility Awareness Training for Physicians & Health Professionals | What Your Doctor Needs to Know About Fertility Awareness | Dr. Marguerite Duane FFP 116 | Stop The Thyroid Madness | Going Beyond Synthroid & Getting to the Root Cause of Thyroid Disorders | Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | What to do when your Doctor Won’t Cooperate | Janie Bowthorpe, M. Ed. FFP 104 | Birth Control Pills From Your Doctor’s Perspective | Why Your Physician isn’t Looking at the Root Cause | Alternative Medicine for Women | Dr. Miranda Naylor 5 Reasons Why Your Doctor Isn’t Helping You Improve Your Menstrual Cycles Naturally   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Rosita Arvigo, is a Doctor of Naprapathy, ethnobotanist, spiritual healer, author of 8 books on traditional healing of Central America, and she is the founder of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® & the Arvigo Institute. Donna Zubrod is a nationally certified, North Carolina Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist, a DONA certified Birth Doula, and a certified practitioner and teacher of the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy. Her practice, Seven Generations Massage & Birth, offers support towards positive reproductive and digestive health experiences and outcomes from menarche, throughout the childbearing years, to menopause and beyond. She helps couples with fertility challenges to successfully conceive and nurtured expectant mothers during pregnancy through postpartum. In today’s episode I share a special interview with both Dr. Arvigo and Donna. We focus on abdominal therapy for fertility and period pain, and how it differs from conventional medical treatments. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: What is The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®? The process of Arvigo® Therapy How you need proper hemodynamics to find homeostasis within the body What inspired Donna to conduct her observational study on measuring the affects of Arvigo® Therapy on the menstrual cycle parameter  Some of the factors she had the 10 participants track during their cycles How Donna measured the effects for each participant Why goal of the study was to see if abdominal therapy had any effects on the menstrual cycle Was ovulation confirmed during the study? The importance of self-care by the participants during the study Did the participants have less painful period during the study? What were some of the results that stood out to Donna? How does abdominal therapy potentially improve mucus production or luteal phase length? How can Arvigo® bring women with extreme menstrual pain back to a normal cycle The importance of getting informed and being an active participant in your health Connect with Dr. Rosita Arvigo & Donna Zubrod: You can connect with Dr. Arvigo on her website and on the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy website.   You can connect with Donna on her Website, and on Facebook.   Resources mentioned: You Can Do It! Doulas Workshop FFP 050 | Journeys in Healing | Arvigo® Therapy for Fertility and Pregnancy | Donna Zubrod & Diane MacDonald FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr Rosita Arvigo Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 257 | Mercier Therapy for Pelvic Pain and Infertility | Dr. Jennifer Mercier, ND, PhD FFP 248 | Abdominal Therapy for Fertility, Conception, and Emotional Healing | Andrea Thompson FFP 202 | Vaginal Steaming for Period Problems | Steamy Chick | Keli Garza FFP 067 | Healthy Menstruation | Fertility Awareness | Fertility Massage Therapy | Rachel Eyre FFP 050 | Journeys in Healing | Arvigo® Therapy for Fertility and Pregnancy | Donna Zubrod & Diane MacDonald FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr Rosita Arvigo   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

In today’s episode I discuss period pain. I go into the most common causes for period pain, and specific steps you can take to reduce and/or eliminate your pain starting today! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: What is primary dysmenorrhea What is period pain a sign of How period pain is very common but not normal The flow pattern of a normal period  Why you should get checked out by your doctor if your bleeding is too light or too heavy  How extreme pain with your period can be a sign of endometriosis or other issues  Why the pill may manage period pain but does not fix the underlying cause of the pain Other modalities to look at when you have severe period pain Strategies for reducing period pain How processed dairy products can affect women The importance of reducing xenoestrogenic chemicals from your household products or makeup The benefits of acupuncture or abdominal therapies for period pain  How vaginal steaming can improve your bleeding issues Supplements that can improve period pain The importance of identifying the sources of inflammation causing your period pain Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: FFP 065 | 6 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Xenoestrogen Exposure with Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 127 | What Does a Normal Period Look Like? | How Much Am I Supposed To Bleed During My Period? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND FFP 257 | Mercier Therapy for Pelvic Pain and Infertility | Dr. Jennifer Mercier, ND, PhD FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr Rosita Arvigo FFP 202 | Vaginal Steaming for Period Problems | Steamy Chick | Keli Garza FFP 273 | The Magnesium Miracle | Magnesium & Your Menstrual Cycle | Dr. Carolyn Dean MD, ND Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 220 | Managing Intense Period Pain | Maria & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 186 | Managing Painful Periods | Charting Cervical Mucus | Lisa & Liz FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND [On Air Client Session] FFP 151 | Overcoming Period Pain | The Link Between Digestion & The Menstrual Cycle | Lisa & Stacey FFP 138 | Post-Pill Amenorrhea | Why It Took 4 Years For Her Period To Come Back | Andrea Petrus FFP 019 | Fix Your Period | Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea and The Pill | Nicole Jardim   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.    Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I share another Pill Reality Series Episode! Today I interview Tessa who shares her experience with the Implant. Tune in to discover what you should know about the Implant before you have it inserted. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: What happened in Tessa’s menstrual cycle that led her to first getting on hormonal birth control What diagnosis did Tessa receive after years of painful and absent periods How the cost of hormonal birth control in Australia affected Tessa’s use of the pill Why Tessa decided to get the implant rather than birth control Tessa’s experience with the implant The complicated process Tessa experienced when having the implant removed How Tessa finally put all her birth control struggles together and decided to be rid of hormonal birth control for good How Tessa and her husband dealt with no longer using hormonal birth control The importance of listening to your body and being your own advocate for you health  Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 272 | The Truth About The Implant | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Laura FFP 262 | Should Men Be Equally Responsible For Birth Control? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 249 | The Copper IUD and Pregnancy  | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Angie [On-Air Client Session] FFP 220 | Managing Intense Period Pain | Maria & Lisa FFP 218 | The Pill Gave Her A Stroke | Pill Reality Series | Julia & Lisa FFP 205 | Is Your IUD Messing With Your Mind? | Pill Reality Series Lisa & Allie   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Shawn Mynar  is a holistic nutritionist and mindset coach based out of Boulder, Colorado. After years of chronic health issues, Shawn was able to regain complete health by changing the food she puts on her plate, the lifestyle choices she makes, and the mindset she brings to daily life. She now has made it her life’s mission to help others understand both the power of using food and a healthy, positive mindset as medicine on the path to total wellness. Shawn believes in and coaches on the frameworks of intuitive eating, body respect, self-compassion, and health at every size. In today’s episode we get down to the biggest differences between men and women when it comes to Keto diets, intermittent fasting, and much more! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: What the Keto Diet was originally intended to for The personal experience that led Shawn to start the Keto Diet and therefore begin her career What is the Keto Diet  How do you know you are in Ketosis  The difference between full-on ketosis and a lower carb diet  Why getting enough fats is important to build ketones and get to ketosis What makes Keto a healing tool The real goal of Keto for women How Keto works differently for men vs. woman Whether Keto is best used only for the healing process or a way to eat forever The importance of listening to your body when eating  How to know if Keto is right for you How to add fats to your meals and to your vegetables  Why you should do Keto on your own terms and your own guidelines  Connect with Shawn Mynar: You can connect with Shawn Mynar on her Facebook, Instagram and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Shawn Mynar | Website Keto for Women Show with Shawn Mynar The Unstuck Project Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 280 | Hormones, Menopause, and Using the Keto Diet to Manage Symptoms | Dr. Anna Cabeca FFP 221 | 10 Ways I Reduced My Sugar and Carbohydrate Consumption | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 188 | Real Food For Pregnancy | Optimizing vegetarian & vegan diets for pregnancy | Lily Nichols FFP 155 | The Impact of Under-Eating on Your Fertility & Your Cycles | Lily Nichols FFP 103 | Real Food for PCOS | PCOS, Insulin Resistance & Diabetes | Managing PCOS Naturally with Diet |  Balancing Blood Sugar | Lily Nichols FFP 051 | The Impact of Sugar Consumption on Fertility and Health | Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food | Angelique Panagos FFP 028 | Carbohydrate Restriction for Weight Loss | Insulin Sensitivity and PCOS | Franziska Spritzler   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Dr. Anna Cabeca, a triple board certified, Emory University trained physician and hormone expert was diagnosed with early menopause at age 38. Devastated, she set out on a personal wellness journey to reverse her menopause side effects, which resulted in her delivery of a healthy baby girl at the age of 41. After experiencing her own health successes, Dr. Cabeca began counseling others, ultimately changing the lives of thousands of women across the globe. Her new book The Hormone Fix and other empowering transformation programs have helped women of all ages become their best selves again. In today’s episode we talk about balancing hormones, and how the Keto diet can be used to reduce symptoms and improve the menstrual cycle, particularly as we approach menopause. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: What brought Dr. Anna to write The Hormone Fix How Dr. Anna’s early menopause diagnosis changed her work, her health and her life What is Mighty Maca Plus How a tragic loss in Dr. Anna’s life led to early menopause The impacts of stress on the body and the menstrual cycle How Dr. Anna was able to heal her body, mind and spirit to began ovulating again The natural things Dr. Anna used to help heal herself The process Dr. Anna has used to help her “infertile” clients conceive How sugar affects our hormones balance What is Dr. Anna’s 10-80-10 rule What is Ketosis and the Keto Diet The differences in the way intermittent fasting works for men vs. women Why you have to take bio-individuality into consideration when changing your diet or eating habits Symptoms that have improved with Dr. Anna’s clients after lifestyle and diet changes The importance of never losing hope in your journey Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: You can connect with Dr. Cabeca on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Dr. Anna Cabeca | Website Dr. Anna Cabeca | Podcast The Hormone Fix MIGHTY MACA® PLUS Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 221 | 10 Ways I Reduced My Sugar and Carbohydrate Consumption | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 163 | PCOS & Fertility | Improving Fertility & Balancing Hormones with Diet & Lifestyle Changes | Robyn Srigley FFP 144 | Seed Cycling & Hormone Balance | Supporting Your Menstrual Cycle Naturally | Dr. Nicole Sandilands FFP 084 | Adrenal Fatigue, Fertility & Hormone Balance | The Kalish Method | Dr. Daniel Kalish FFP 038 | Using Fertility Awareness to Navigate Through Perimenopause and Menopause | Lisa Leger   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I share an on-air client session with my client Jennifer. It took several months for her period to return post-pill, and in our session she shares what steps she took to bring her periods back and how she is preparing ahead for pregnancy. Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery, my LIVE 10 week group coaching program! We start on October 1st. Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Topics discussed in today's episode: What was Jennifer’s cycle like as a young adult and what led her to using birth control What was Jennifer’s cycle like after she got off birth control How Jennifer ended up working with Lisa Changes that Jennifer made to her lifestyle that helped her period return What is post-birth control syndrome How long does it take for your ovarian reserve to go back to normal post-pill What things can you do post-pill to get your body on track Ways for you and your partner to find a happy balance for charting while preventing pregnancy Benefits and challenges of post-partum charting What is the MTHFR gene mutation and what to be mindful of when pregnant if you have it How the Fertility Awareness program has changed Jennifer’s cycle and health Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned:  FFP 012 | Recovering from Post-Birth Control Syndrome | How to get your period back | Laura Schoenfeld FFP 021 | What Hormonal Contraceptives Really do to Women | Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg-Spall FFP 262 | Should Men Be Equally Responsible For Birth Control? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 054 | The MTHFR Gene Mutation and Fertility | Recurrent Miscarriage, Nutrient Deficiencies, and Folic Acid | Diane Keddy Dr. Ben Lynch | Dirty Genes Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 270 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | How Laura Got Her Period Back 5 Years After Coming Off The Pill | Laura Bruner FFP 223 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | No Period. Now What? | Dr. Nicola Rinaldi, PhD FFP 140 | Transitioning From Hormonal Birth Control After Long Term Pill Use | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 138 | Post-Pill Amenorrhea | Why It Took 4 Years For Her Period To Come Back | Andrea Petrus FFP 079 | The Top 10 Unexpected Effects of Coming Off The Pill | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 019 | Fix Your Period | Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea and The Pill | Nicole Jardim   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.  Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I share an on-air client session with my client Natalie. Natalie shares her experience coming off the pill, and what it’s been like as her cycles have normalized. Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery, my LIVE 10 week group coaching program! We start on October 1st. Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Topics discussed in today's episode:  Why Natalie decided to come off the pill and begin using the Fertility Awareness Method How long did it take Natalie’s cycle to come back post-pill? Did she have any changes to her cycle/moods post-pill? Natalie’s charting immediately post-pill vs. now How Natalie’s profession as a nurse has influenced her view on birth control What were some of the side effects Natalie experienced on the pill When trying to conceive, is it uncommon to not see mucus following sex? When to start having sex in your cycle when trying to conceive What Natalie has been doing to prepare her body for pregnancy If you’ve been charting and rying to conceive for a while, when is it time to take the next step to a fertility assessment and/or sperm analysis Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 270 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | How Laura Got Her Period Back 5 Years After Coming Off The Pill | Laura Bruner [On-Air Client Session] FFP 187 | Charting your cycles post-pill | Preconception planning | Lisa & Karen [On-Air Client Session] FFP 152 | Managing Post-Pill Acne | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control | Lisa & Amy FFP 140 | Transitioning From Hormonal Birth Control After Long Term Pill Use | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 130 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Transitioning from Hormonal Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Coming Off The Pill | Lisa & Amy FFP 029 | Learning to use Fertility Awareness after Coming Off  of the Pill | Managing PCOS Naturally | Jennifer Neff   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.  Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

 In today’s episode I share the top 4 reasons why you’re not conceiving. Tune in to this special solo episode to discover how you can use fertility awareness techniques to optimize your chances of conception, and an important discussion about sperm quality! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: The importance of having healthy sperm, healthy eggs, healthy cervical mucus and a healthy body in order for conception to occur  Why women need to remember that fertility issues are not always their fault, but can sometimes fall on their partner  How you can mess up your chances of conception by relying on rhythm method thinking  Why it’s so important to get your timing right when trying to conceive Why cervical mucus is so important in the conception process  The vast majority of sperm that men produce are abnormal even from the healthiest men How the best days to have sex when trying to conceive are when you have cervical mucus  How ovulation kits can possibly hurt your chances of conception Why your change in temperature does not predict ovulation How the pill is a temporary bandaid for menstrual problems and how that can affect your cycle when you get off of it to try and conceive  The average time it takes for your body to normalize after coming off the pill  How much sperm is optimal for natural conception What makes up an optimal sperm analysis  Lifestyle changes and nutrient supplements that can improve sperm quality Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: FFP 149 | The Truth About Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 054 | The MTHFR Gene Mutation and Fertility | Recurrent Miscarriage, Nutrient Deficiencies, and Folic Acid | Diane Keddy Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 254 | 5 Ways Fertility Awareness Will Help You Get Pregnant | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 242 | Planning for Pregnancy | What You Need To Know! | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 222 | Optimizing Sex For Conception With Limited Mucus | Daysi & Lisa FFP 207 | Top 10 Ways I’m Preparing For Pregnancy | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 020 | How to Accurately time Sex to Optimize your chances of getting Pregnant | Why Cervical Mucus is Essential | Dr Kerry Hampton   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode I share an on-air session with my client Cherese! Join us as we talk about how she successfully transitioned to using the fertility awareness method as her primary method of birth control. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: How did Cherese’s mother impact her views on hormonal birth control What influenced Cherese to look into Fertility Awareness How did Cherese’s practitioner react to her protest against birth control and IUD’s How has Cherese’s cycle changed since beginning the Fertility Awareness program Is it possible to have peak mucus on the first day The importance of remembering that there are no rules to charting and your body can easily change The difference between the pre-ovulatory and post-ovulatory phase in terms of avoiding pregnancy How often and how much mucus do women typically produce What can someone do if they do not see mucus in their cycle The importance of remembering there is no such thing as a perfect cycle What lifestyle changes has Cherese implemented to make her cycle healthier The importance of listening to your body and the signs it is giving you Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Friday Awareness Mastery The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 251 | Postpartum Charting & Using FAM for Birth Control  | Tara & Lisa FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 238 | Fertility Awareness, Birth Control, and Body Literacy | Lisa & Leah C FFP 200 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Natural Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 190 | Avoiding Pregnancy Naturally with Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Lindsey [On-Air Client Session] FFP 132 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Using FAM for Birth Control Successfully & Confidently | Emily & Lisa   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.  Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode I share an on-air session with my client Catherine! Join us as we talk about how she recovered her period after nearly a year without one. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: What brought Catherine to want to learn about Fertility Awareness What diet changes affected Catherine’s menstrual cycle How did the pill affect Catherine’s cycle and her body How Catherine’s menstrual cycle was interrupted by her exercise routine Though currently pregnant, how has the Fertility Awareness program benefitted Catherine and prepared her for life postpartum How Hypothalamic Amenorrhea can affect your bone mass The importance of Catherine making sure she is getting enough to eat postpartum to avoid losing her period again How steady-state exercises can increase cortisol levels and actually be a stressor on your body  Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website   Resources mentioned: FFP 268 | Postpartum Planning | What Really Happens After Birth | Adriana Lozada FFP 243 | The Fourth Trimester | Postpartum Care with Maga Mama | Kimberly Ann Johnson FFP 124 | Thyroid Health & Fertility, Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | Iodine & Thyroid Function | Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome | Dr. David Brownstein, MD | Dr. Denis Wilson, MD Fertility Friday Awareness Mastery The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 270 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | How Laura Got Her Period Back 5 Years After Coming Off The Pill | Laura Bruner FFP 223 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | No Period. Now What? | Dr. Nicola Rinaldi, PhD FFP 155 | The Impact of Under-Eating on Your Fertility & Your Cycles | Lily Nichols FFP 141 | Surviving Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Getting Your Period Back Without Fertility Drugs | Nicola Rinaldi [On-Air Client Session] FFP 115 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Infertility | Vegetarian Diet & Fertility | Aarathi & Lisa FFP 086 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Period Repair Manual | Healthy Hormones | Dr. Lara Briden   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Program This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Do you prefer paper charting to charting apps? Have you ever considered charting your cycles on paper? In today’s episode I’ll take you through the top 3 benefits of charting your cycles on paper! You’ll also get a sneak peak behind the scenes of my new Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The FAM Charting Workbook is the first paper charting workbook to include 3 years worth of charting pages, and is fully customizable depending on what charting system you follow! Head over to fertilityfriday.com/workbookto grab your copy today! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: The Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook launches today! What is the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook What did Lisa originally use to start charting her cycles Who is the ideal candidate for the workbook The benefits of charting on paper How charting apps can add confusion Why charting on paper can really let you customize your observations Why it’s beneficial to have the paper records of your charting How long the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook will last for you What information is included in the workbook for you to reference How many versions of the workbook are there Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website   Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Friday | Freebies Fertility Friday Facebook Group Fertility Friday Awareness Mastery Group Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: On-Air Client Session] FFP 251 | Postpartum Charting & Using FAM for Birth Control  | Tara & Lisa FFP 231 | How To Get Your Partner On Board With Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 204 | Charting Apps, Fertility Awareness, and the Rhythm Method | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 191 | Cervical Health & Fertility Awareness Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 187 | Charting your cycles post-pill | Preconception planning | Lisa & Karen FFP 181 | Staying Consistent With Charting When Life is Stressful | Fertility Awareness Method | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 015 | Fertility Awareness Method Cycle Charting Q&A Session | Common Charting Questions | Rose Yewchuk FFP 002 | Fertility Awareness Method Cycle Charting | Rose Yewchuk   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Dr. Carolyn Dean is a medical doctor and naturopath. She’s the author of over 35 books including best seller The Magnesium Miraclealong with IBS for Dummies, Hormone Balance, Death by Modern Medicine, and 110 Kindle books. In 2011, she launched RnA ReSetand brought her 50 years of experience into her proprietary, unique formulations that give every individual at any stage of wellness or illness the necessary building blocks for sustained health, vitality and well-being. In today’s episode we focus on magnesium, and how magnesium deficiency can negatively impact your health, your cycles, and your fertility. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: What led Dr. Dean to focus on magnesium What is the percentage of people that are magnesium deficient and why The many activities that deplete magnesium Why a lot of athletes have magnesium deficiency How many conditions are associated with magnesium deficiency What are some side effects of magnesium deficiency Why it takes time to fully rectify nutrient deficiency How to know if you are deficient in magnesium How magnesium affects the menstrual cycle or menopause What are the different types of magnesium The benefits of an epsom salt bath for optimal absorption What are some supplements that Dr. Dean recommends for rectifying nutrient deficiencies How magnesium can affect your heart rate The connection between the thyroid and magnesium Connect with Dr. Carolyn Dean You can connect with Dr. Carolyn Dean on her  Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Dr. Carolyn Dean | Website Dr. Carolyn Dean LIVE! Radio Show The Magnesium Miracle The Magnesium Miracle | Free Chapter  Dr. Dean's Supplement Recommendations Gauging Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms Dr. Carolyn Dean | Free Ebooks  RnA ReSet Fertility Friday Awareness Mastery The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 256 | Gut Health & Fertility | Sarah Clark FFP 198 | The Balance Plan for Healthy Cycles | Angelique Panagos FFP 177 | Wheat Belly | Gluten Sensitivity, IBS, and Inflammation | Dr. William Davis FFP 176 | The Role of Iodine in Women’s Health | Ovarian Cysts, Fibrocystic Breasts & Thyroid Disorders | Dr. Jorge Flechas FFP 166 | SIBO, IBS, and Fertility | The Healthy Gut | Rebecca Coomes FFP 144 | Seed Cycling & Hormone Balance | Supporting Your Menstrual Cycle Naturally | Dr. Nicole Sandilands FFP 049 | Improving Fertility Naturally by Optimizing Your Diet, Lifestyle, and Environment | Eleni Roumeliotou   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

In today’s latest edition of the Pill Reality Series I share my interview with Laura. Laura shares her experience using the contraceptive implant. An episode you won’t want to miss! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: Why Laura decided to get the contraceptive implant What are some side effects Laura experienced from the arm implant How did Laura change emotionally from the implant Laura’s differences in side effects from the pill vs. the arm implant  Who influenced Laura to remove her implant and what that removal experience was like What Laura is currently doing to prevent pregnancy  How long after her implant was removed did she notice changes in her body How looking back on her journaling, Laura really was able to conclude how her body was affected by the contraceptive implant  Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her  Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: FFP 194 | How Effective Are Fertility Awareness-Based Methods…Really? | Dr. Marguerite Duane, MD FFP 104 | Birth Control Pills From Your Doctor’s Perspective | Why Your Physician isn’t Looking at the Root Cause | Alternative Medicine for Women | Dr. Miranda Naylor Fertility Friday | Pill Reality Series Fertility Friday Awareness Mastery The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 249 | The Copper IUD and Pregnancy  | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Angie FFP 209 | The Truth about Depo | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Malissa FFP 161 | Are IUDs Safer Than The Pill? | Hormonal IUDs vs Copper IUDs | Dr. Steve Gangemi FFP 021 | What Hormonal Contraceptives Really do to Women | Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg-Spall  Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Amy is a Sex and Relationship Coach (trained in the Somatica® Method), Certified Sex Educator, lead educator for Uberlube, as well as co-owner of a mother-daughter owned pleasure boutique called Pure Pleasure Shop. Amy has a passion for promoting shame-free, pleasure-focused sexuality education while emphasizing the deep emotional and energetic forces behind great sex and intimate connection, offering everything from private sessions to how-to workshops to erotic empowerment retreats. April has been educating people about sexual pleasure, health and wellness at a global scale for the past 9 years. She travels internationally as VP of Hot Octopuss, an innovative pleasure product company. April was voted Woman of the Year in the adult industry, and continues to climb to new heights as the Boss Queen that she is. In today’s episode we focus on sexual pleasure and redefining “sex” from a more feminine-centric place. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: How did April & Amy get involved in the field of sex education Why is there such shame around talking about sex and sexual experiences What is a sexological body worker  How sensation play could help you focus more on the experience  The importance of getting out of your own way during sex and tuning in to the experience Why you have to put work in to your sexual relationship with your partner to keep it fun and interesting  Figure out what is sexy to you and share that with your partner  What is the clitoris and how is it used for pleasure  Why it is important to explore yourself and figure out what you like  The importance of stopping the negative self-talk and love all parts of you  Connect with Amy & April: You can connect with Amy & April on their  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and on their website.   Resources mentioned: Shameless Sex Website Shameless Sex Podcast  Pure Pleasure Shop Come As You Are Shameless Sex Podcast – Birth Control and Your Libido With Fertility Friday The Shameless Sex Podcast – The Fertility Awareness Method with Fertility Friday Fertility Friday Awareness Mastery The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 128 | The Biggest Myths About Sex and Female Orgasm | 5 Practical Ways To Have Better Sex | The Key To Orgasms During Sex | Sex & Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 039 | Sexuality in Relationships, Sexuality and Aging, and Sex Education | Dr. Melanie Davis FFP 034 | Healthy Sexuality, Orgasms, and Female Pleasure | Kim Sedgwick    Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.  Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Laura is a Certified Nutrition Consultant, Certified CrossFit Trainer, mama to Evie Wilder, and firm believer in the mind, body, soul connection. She is one of the voices and hearts behind the Modern Mamas Podcast and has a passion for supporting families (especially mamas) in every phase.  Laura’s goal is to educate and inspire towards intuitive shifts in daily habits and headspace, leading to healthier minds and bodies, increased strength and physical potential, longevity, and most importantly, the empowerment that comes with taking your health into our own hands. In today’s episode Laura shares her experience with hypothalamic amenorrhea, and how she got her period back 5 years after coming off the pill. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: What inspired Laura to start the Modern Mamas Podcast How mindfulness changed Laura’s life What is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea How exercise, nutrition and stress can affect your menstrual cycle How did Laura feel during the 5 years before her period came back post-pill How learning to love her body and changing her mindset on her body image changed Laura’s health What steps did Laura take to get her period to return The importance of women appreciating their bodies and all that they can do Why it is so important to listen to your body and tune into what it is telling you Connect with Laura Bruner: You can connect with Laura on her  Facebook, Twitter,Instagramand on her website.   Resources mentioned: Radical Roots | Website  Modern Mamas Podcast Intuitively YOU Course 6-Week Postpartum Program 6-Week Fitness & Flow for All Episode #86 of the MMP: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack of Fertility Friday Fertility Friday Awareness Mastery The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 223 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | No Period. Now What? | Dr. Nicola Rinaldi, PhD FFP 141 | Surviving Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Getting Your Period Back Without Fertility Drugs | Nicola Rinaldi FFP 138 | Post-Pill Amenorrhea | Why It Took 4 Years For Her Period To Come Back | Andrea Petrus [On-Air Client Session] FFP | 113 Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Making Fertility Awareness Work for You | FAM & Breastfeeding | Managing Your Fertile Window | Sarah, Lisa, & Rose Yewchuk FFP 086 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Period Repair Manual | Healthy Hormones | Dr. Lara Briden   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.  Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I address one of the most prevalent myths about the menstrual cycle. Can women ovulate multiple times per cycle? Is it possible to ovulate once in your cycle and again a week later? Is it possible to ovulate while pregnant? In today’s episode I lay these myths to rest and set the record straight once and for all! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode:  What are common myths about the menstrual cycle The biological process of the menstrual cycle  When does your true menstrual period happen  The effects of estrogen in your cycle What happens during ovulation How long does ovulation last  Why it’s not possible to have double ovulation Ways to confirm ovulation Events that may be confused for double ovulation What causes delayed ovulation What is a double peak  What does a positive ovulation kit predict  How the human reproductive cycle operates What happens to our bodies during pregnancy How the body blocks itself from being able to become pregnant again while already pregnant  The importance of knowing pregnancy and implantation cannot just happen at random Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her  Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Timing of Sexual Intercourse in Relation to Ovulation Implantation in Assisted Reproduction: A Look at Endometrial Receptivity The Signals and Molecular Pathways Involved in Implantation, A Symbiotic Interaction Between Blastocyst and Endometrium Involving Adhesion and Tissue Invasion The Concept of Superfetation: A Critical Review on a ‘Myth’ in Mammalian Reproduction FFP 149 | The Truth About Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) | Lisa | Fertility Friday Fertility Friday Awareness Mastery The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 250 | The Top 5 Myths About Fertility Awareness  | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 128 | The Biggest Myths About Sex and Female Orgasm | 5 Practical Ways To Have Better Sex | The Key To Orgasms During Sex | Sex & Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 085 | Myths and Facts About Fertility, The Pill & Ovulation | Fertility Awareness Method | Pregnancy | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 001 | Myths and Facts about Fertility Awareness | Intro Part 2   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Adriana’s background is multi-layered and multi-cultural. A former print and online editor from Venezuela, the birth of her daughter sparked her passion for being a birth advocate. With over 12 years of experience, Adriana is a certified advanced birth doula, postpartum educator, healthy sleep consultant, and bestselling author. Adriana is also the host of the Birthful Podcast, where she talks to amazing, knowledgeable, and passionate birth professionals every week, to help new and expectant parents inform their intuition. This is part of her quest to help expectant parents everywhere get birth and postpartum ready. In today’s episode we have a candid conversation about the postpartum period from what it really looks like to how to prepare for it! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: What inspired Adriana to jump into the birthing world What is the official role of a Doula The difference between a doula and a midwife The benefits of birth doulas and postpartum doulas The importance of postpartum education The idea of motherhood postpartum vs. the reality of those first few weeks The toll the first few weeks of postpartum life can take on a new mother The importance of a new mother to rest, recover and discover Benefits of establishing a postpartum plan Embracing the change and having grace during that change Communicating with your partner and sharing the mental load How the “super woman” idea causes unnecessary stressors and pressure on mothers Don’t forget to breathe! Connect with Adriana Lozada: You can connect with Adriana on her Facebook , Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Adriana Lozada | Website The Birthful Podcast Postpartum Preparation Classes Postpartum Fertility: What you need to know, with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Friday Awareness Mastery The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 243 | The Fourth Trimester | Postpartum Care with Maga Mama | Kimberly Ann Johnson FFP 133 | Preparing for Pregnancy and Childbirth Naturally | Mama Natural (Genevieve Howland) FFP 126 | Does Your Diet Impact Your Breastmilk? | Eating for Two: How to Produce the Most Nutritious Breastmilk | Managing the Postpartum Period | What Breastfeeding is Really Like | Lily Nichols FFP 119 | The Truth About Using Fertility Awareness Postpartum | Is Fertility Awareness Effective When You’re Breastfeeding? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 087 | Managing the Postpartum Period | Creating a Support System for New Moms | How to Transition Back to Work After Baby | Arianna Taboada FFP 043 | The Role of Birth and Postpartum Doulas in the Birthing Process | Placenta Encapsulation | Fertility Awareness | Sarah Moloney   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.   Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Wendy Myers is founder of Myersdetox.com. She is a detox expert and functional diagnostic nutritionist in Los Angeles, CA. She is the #1 bestselling author of Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue. Wendy’s podcast is Myers Detox. Passionate about the importance of detox to live a long disease free life, she created the revolutionary Myers Detox Protocolafter working with thousands of clients. In today’s episode we continue the conversation we started last week about heavy metal detoxification, and how it relates to your health and fertility. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: How did Wendy get into the area of heavy metals and detox What were some of the symptoms Wendy had that led her to discover her heavy metals toxicity How Wendy’s menstrual cycle was affected by her toxicity How long did it take for Wendy to start feeling better after starting her detox  Where does heavy metal toxicity come from Metals that most affect our hormones Where are we getting exposed to these heavy metals How lead and cadmium can affect fertility  How do you know if heavy metals are a problem for you  Wendy’s advice for those that are planning for pregnancy How heavy metal toxicity can affect the baby during pregnancy Practical ways to get started with your heavy metal detox  The importance of buying products without fragrance in them  Everyone reacts to the detox differently- sometimes right away and some gradually over time Start figuring out what going on with your body by taking a heavy metals test (see resources below) Why detoxing is a lifestyle and not a quick fix  Connect with Wendy Myers You can connect with Wendy on her Facebook , Twitter, Instagramand on her website.   Resources mentioned: Myers Detox | Website Myers Detox Podcast Are Heavy Metals Making You Sick? | Quiz Hair Mineral Analysis Test CitriCleanse Toxin Binder Myers Detox Store  FFP 154 | Managing Your Toxic Load | Optimizing Digestion and Liver Function | Dr. Joseph Pizzorno | Dr. Joe Klassen Fertility Friday Awareness Mastery The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 266 | Detoxification for Fertility | Dr. Erika Enos, ND FFP 154 | Managing Your Toxic Load | Optimizing Digestion and Liver Function | Dr. Joseph Pizzorno | Dr. Joe Klassen FFP 122 | Liver Function, Fertility, & Menstrual Health | Xenoestrogens | Liver Detoxification | Fatty Liver Disease | Lisa Leger, HRHPE FFP 058 | Post Pill Detox | Why You May Want to Detox Before Getting Pregnant | Dr. Aumatma Shah FFP 049 | Improving Fertility Naturally by Optimizing Your Diet, Lifestyle, and Environment | Eleni Roumeliotou   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Dr. Enos is a registered Naturopathic Doctor in the state of Colorado and owner of Healing Roots Natural Medicine.  Dr Enos strives to understand (and help her patients to understand) and correct health issues by identifying their root causes. While Dr. Enos works with patients with a wide variety of issues, her area of expertise is autoimmunity and "medical mysteries." Her approach to care involves unique blend of the best of traditional naturopathic medicine, biotherapeutic drainage, and functional medicine.  Dr. Enos completed her naturopathic degree at  National University of Natural Medicine  and her undergraduate degree at the University of California at Berkeley. In today’s episode we talk all about detoxification, and how it relates to your health and fertility. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode:   Connect with Dr. Erika Enos You can connect with Dr. Enos on her Facebook and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Dr. Erika Enos | Website Healing Roots Clinic | Blog Environmental Working Group FFP 164 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Erika Enos FFP 154 | Managing Your Toxic Load | Optimizing Digestion and Liver Function | Dr. Joseph Pizzorno | Dr. Joe Klassen FFP 259 | Thyroid, Adrenals, and Fertility | Dr. Aviva Romm, MD Fertility Friday Awareness Mastery The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts:  FFP 154 | Managing Your Toxic Load | Optimizing Digestion and Liver Function | Dr. Joseph Pizzorno | Dr. Joe Klassen FFP 142 | Endometriosis, PCOS, Acne & Infertility | Getting to the Root Cause | Dr. Pamela Frank FFP 122 | Liver Function, Fertility, & Menstrual Health | Xenoestrogens | Liver Detoxification | Fatty Liver Disease | Lisa Leger, HRHPE FFP 058 | Post Pill Detox | Why You May Want to Detox Before Getting Pregnant | Dr. Aumatma Shah FFP 049 | Improving Fertility Naturally by Optimizing Your Diet, Lifestyle, and Environment | Eleni Roumeliotou   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

During her 15-year practice as a Naturopath, Dr. Katherine has focused on uncovering the mysteries of Women’s Health: fertility, menstruation, and hormonal balance. In order to remain connected to her Natural Medicines (herbs, vitamins, and homeopathics) she regularly holds Mindful Moon Meditations. Dr. Katherine will guide you to connect to the cycles of the earth and your own body cycles; allowing you to heal your own body. In today’s episode we delve into the connection between the menstrual cycle and the lunar cycle. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: Who inspired Dr. Katherine to get into health care What is Lunaception? The relation between the light and dark of the moon and the ebbing and flowing of activity in our own lives How the average menstrual cycle of 29 days matches up with the lunar cycle Does the light aspect of the lunar cycle impact women’s menstrual cycles How lights in your room at night can affect your hormones How Dr. Katherine uses the new moon to get a woman’s menstrual cycle back and on track Do all women cycle with the moon? The importance of getting in tune with your cycle Are you still affected by the moon if you are on hormonal birth control? How beneficial it is to connect your body with your creative potential within you by connecting to the moon cycle and your own cycle Connect with Dr. Katherine Dale: You can connect with Dr. Katherine on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Dr. Katherine Dale | Website Moon Calendar 2019 Manifesting with the Moon Workbook FFP 053 | The Effect of Light on the Menstrual Cycle and Fertility | Sleeping in Darkness to Regulate Menstruation | Natural Family Planning | Joy DeFelice Fertility Friday Awareness Mastery The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 197 | The Mind-Body Connection to Fertility | Amira Posner FFP 157 | Energy Medicine & Fertility | The Energetic Fertility Method | Nancy Mae FFP 150 | Harnessing the Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Wild Power | Alexandra Pope & Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer FFP 093 | Mind & Body Connection to Fertility | Visualization & Meditation for Fertility | Circle + Bloom | Joanne Verkuilen FFP 042 | Lunaception | The Power of Night Lighting to Regulate the Menstrual Cycle | Louise Lacey   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.  Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Eloise is the founder of Family Inceptions — a “boutique style” family planning agency specializing in surrogacy and egg donation and Surrogacy Roadmap, a digital online platform teaching potential parents how to complete a successful surrogacy journey without paying agency cost— she considers it more than a business, but rather, a calling and she strives to be a blessing to the lives of people she meets each day. Eloise’s journey began in 1998 when she had the opportunity to be a kidney donor for her cousin. This experience became the catalyst for dedicating her life to serving others and empowering others to serve, and she went on to be an egg donor six times, and a surrogate three times. After these life-changing journeys, she was inspired to open a family planning agency in 2008 and continues to find deep joy and purpose in helping people fulfill their dreams of becoming parents. In today’s episode we delve into everything you need to know about surrogacy and egg donation. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: How did Eloise get started in the egg donation and surrogacy world Why is there such a low percentage of surrogates being women of color What Eloise’s first experience with egg donation was like and how that impacted the structure of her own business The importance of knowing the risks and side effects-emotionally and physically-of egg donation before taking part in it How anonymity in the donation process is decreasing What inspired Eloise to be a surrogate 3 times What does Eloise always ask couples before they move forward with surrogacy What the surrogacy process entails Are there rules around surrogacy that the surrogate must follow? The importance of having a good relationship between the intended parents and the surrogate The importance of knowing your countries surrogacy laws when partaking in International surrogacy Who the people are that you will need on your team to successfully hire and use a surrogate The importance of doing your due diligence and research before starting the surrogacy process Connect with Eloise Drane: You can connect with Eloise on her Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Family Inceptions | Website Surrogacy Roadmap | Online E-course FFP 044 | Taking Charge of Your Fertility | Fertility Awareness Method | Toni Weschler The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 225 | Egg Freezing and Cryopreservation | Fertility Preservation | Valerie Landis FFP 199 | Fertility Law | Assisted Reproductive Technology | Sara Cohen FFP 196 | Egg Donation | Infertility | The World Egg Bank | Diana Thomas FFP 183 | Reproductive Scenarios for Gender & Sexual Minorities | Fertility Awareness in the LGBTQAI Community | Rose Yewchuk FFP 088 | IVF Using Donor Eggs | Egg Donation | Infertility | Donor Egg Bank USA | Heidi Hayes FFP 040 | Premature Ovarian Failure at Age 28, IVF Using Donor Eggs, and Fertility Coaching | Sarah Clark   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.  Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Program This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

In today’s episode I discuss a controversial article that came out recently suggesting that men are 100% responsible for all unplanned/unwanted pregnancies. Should men be responsible for birth control or should the responsibility fall on us? Tune in to find out my take on it! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: What is Lisa’s take on the controversial article that came out on birth control and responsibility of men in pregnancy What if women and men both took 100% of the responsibility of pregnancy Why Lisa believes it truly is a privilege to be able to ejaculate inside a woman’s body There is no birth control method that is 100% effective How the pill has set up the expectation that having sex is different from having sex for pregnancy What if men were expected to take full responsibility of pregnancy? Why Lisa believes no one should have the blame put on them, but everyone should be more educated on what can happen when you have unprotected sex or get pregnant The importance of couples or sexual partners to have conversations about sex, their preferred form of birth control and pregnancy Is the withdraw method effective? Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: My Twitter Thread on Abortion | Gabrielle Blair  Men Cause 100% of Unwanted Pregnancies Male Birth Control Study Killed After Men Report Side Effects Fertility Friday Community The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 255 | Is Questioning The Pill Anti Feminist? | Beyond The Pill | Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND FFP 231 | How To Get Your Partner On Board With Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 203 | The Pill Problem | Ross Pelton FFP 021 | What Hormonal Contraceptives Really do to Women | Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg-Spall   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.  Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Nicole is a certified Women’s Health Coach and the creator of Fix Your Period, a series of programs that empower women to reclaim their hormone health using a method that combines simplicity and sass. Her incredible work has impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of women around the world in effectively addressing a wide variety of period problems, including PMS, irregular periods, PCOS, painful periods, amenorrhea, and many more. Nicole is also the co-host of The Period Party podcast. And in today’s episode we dive right into the controversy around diet, women’s healthcare, and abortion. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now. Topics discussed in today's episode: The side effects Nicole experienced from the pill and how that kick started her profession The problem with birth control being prescribed as the quick fix for period issues Why isn’t there more and better options to treat endometriosis How being on birth control affects all parts of your health and body The importance of listening to your body even when a doctor may tell you nothing is wrong Finding the right diet to support hormonal health from a young age The importance of being aware of your bodies signals after eating and how your cycle responds to what you are eating How Nicole and Lisa individually feels about abortion and laws around women’s healthcare  Connect with Nicole Jardim: You can connect with Nicole on her Facebook, Instagram,Twitterand on her website.   Resources mentioned: Nicole Jardim | Website The Period Party Podcast Fix Your Period Programs FFP 019 | Fix Your Period | Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea and The Pill | Nicole Jardim PP# 133: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles and Optimize Your Fertility with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack FFP 102 | Abortion, Menstrual Extraction | Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, Still Birth | Molly Dutton-Kenny The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 255 | Is Questioning The Pill Anti Feminist? | Beyond The Pill | Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND FFP 239 | 6 Ways to Improve Your Menstrual Cycle in 2019 | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 198 | The Balance Plan for Healthy Cycles | Angelique Panagos FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 123 | Fertility Awareness Training for Physicians & Health Professionals | What Your Doctor Needs to Know About Fertility Awareness | Dr. Marguerite Duane   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Meghan is a Toronto-based author, speaker, nutritionist, and founder of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. She is the author of two best-selling, award winning books, UnDiet: Eat Your Way to Vibrant Healthand The UnDiet Cookbook.  Meghan has been featured in Forbes, was ranked as one of the top 100 female entrepreneurs in Canada by PROFIT Magazine, and was named Best Holistic Nutritionist in 2017 and 2018 by National Nutrition Awards. With over ten years in the field, Meghan works tirelessly to empower her global community of Certified Culinary Nutrition Experts to become health leaders in the respective communities. And in today’s episode we dive into preconception planning. Even if pregnancy is something you’re thinking about in the distant future, there are things you can start doing today to prepare for it. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now. [powerpress] Topics discussed in today's episode: How Meghan’s self-healing experience for her autoimmune disease led her to her interest and studies in nutrition There is no one diet for every person or for one person their whole life How changes in diet could impact your fertility in the preconception phase Simple things to change in your household to prepare for pregnancy How to reduce causes of concern in your life when planning for pregnancy Benefits of getting high quality fat & protein postpartum The importance of finding answers and solutions that are good for you and your family and not putting too much pressure and stress on yourself to do something that is right for someone else Why it’s important to also focus on male fertility Connect with Meghan Telpner: You can connect with Meghan Telpner on her Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Meghan Telpner | Website 15 Healthy Nursery Essentials Academy of Culinary Nutrition Baby Food Introduction UnDiet: Eat Your Way to Vibrant Health The UnDiet Cookbook FFP 243 | The Fourth Trimester | Postpartum Care with Maga Mama | Kimberly Ann Johnson The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 242 | Planning for Pregnancy | What You Need To Know! | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 207 | Top 10 Ways I’m Preparing For Pregnancy | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 188 | Real Food For Pregnancy | Optimizing vegetarian & vegan diets for pregnancy | Lily Nichols FFP 172 |  Nourishing Fats | Why You Need Animal Fats For Fertility & Pregnancy | Sally Fallon Morell FFP 163 | PCOS & Fertility | Improving Fertility & Balancing Hormones with Diet & Lifestyle Changes | Robyn Srigley FFP 009 | Sacred Fertility Foods | The key to having healthy babies and a healthy pregnancy | Sally Fallon-Morell [powerpress] Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Dr. Romm is a midwife, herbalist, and Yale-trained MD, Board Certified in Family Medicine with Obstetrics, who has been bridging the best of traditional medicine with good science for over three decades.  She is considered one of the world's leaders in botanical medicine and is the author of 7 books on natural medicine, including the textbook Botanical Medicine for Women’s Health (Elsevier) and The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution (Harper One).  And in today’s episode we dive into thyroid and adrenal health, and how it can impact fertility and the menstrual cycle. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now. Topics discussed in today's episode: How Dr. Romm’s scientific curiosity at a young age led her to her career path The lack of in-depth women’s health studies in traditional medical school How to choose the right practitioner The function of the adrenals vs. thyroid What factors keep the stress response system chronically activated How insulin resistance is a main cause of PCOS Signs your adrenals may be in overdrive The 3 key things to reset your adrenals The importance of keeping your blood sugar balanced How getting enough sleep benefits your body and stress system How cortisol impacts thyroid function Does the pill affect thyroid function? How problems with your adrenals or thyroid affect fertility  How to handle hypothyroidism when pregnant Connect with Dr. Aviva Romm: You can connect with Dr. Aviva Romm on her Facebook, Twitter, Instagramand on her website.   Resources mentioned: Natural MD Radio Natural MD Radio: The Pregnant Mom’s Guide to Thyroid Health Natural MD Radio: Hypothyroidism – Have You Been Dismissed or Misunderstood? Dr. Aviva Romm | Website The 28 Day Gut Reset Challenge The 10 Day Adrenal Reset Herbal Medicine for Women Course Women's Functional & Integrative Medicine Professional Training Program  The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution(Harper One) Botanical Medicine for Women’s Health(Elsevier) The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 234 | Thyroid Health and Your Charts | Lisa & Taq FFP 164 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Erika Enos FFP 124 | Thyroid Health & Fertility, Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | Iodine & Thyroid Function | Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome | Dr. David Brownstein, MD | Dr. Denis Wilson, MD FFP 116 | Stop The Thyroid Madness | Going Beyond Synthroid & Getting to the Root Cause of Thyroid Disorders | Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | What to do when your Doctor Won’t Cooperate | Janie Bowthorpe, M. Ed. FFP 111 | 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS | Inflammation, Gut Health, Thyroid Disorders & PCOS | Infertility | Autoimmunity | Dr. Fiona McCulloch, ND FFP 084 | Adrenal Fatigue, Fertility & Hormone Balance | The Kalish Method | Dr. Daniel Kalish   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.  Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Today I share with you the answers to the top 10 questions about BBT (basal body temperature) charting! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: What is Basal Body Temperature and when do you ideally take it How you get the most accurate reading of your temperature Factors that can affect your BBT The 3 best spots to take your temperature Are there normal pre and post ovulatory temperatures What main element should your thermometer have Does BBT predict ovulation The importance of trying to take your BBT at the same time every day Are wearable devices beneficial When to take your temperature postpartum The importance of making notes in your chart when taking your BBT Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility | Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 231 | How To Get Your Partner On Board With Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 210 | The Complete Guide to Fertility Awareness | Jane Knight FFP 200 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Natural Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 181 | Staying Consistent With Charting When Life is Stressful | Fertility Awareness Method | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 168 | Timing Sex For Conception & Optimizing Cervical Mucus Production | Ashlee & Lisa FFP 015 | Fertility Awareness Method Cycle Charting Q&A Session | Common Charting Questions | Rose Yewchuk   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.  Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Founder and creator of Mercier Therapy, Jennifer Mercier has been in practice for over a decade and serves women with primary and secondary infertility, pelvic pain and surgical recovery. Most of the women that consult Dr. Mercier's expertise have been diagnosed with endometriosis, PCOS, scar tissue, fibroids, blocked tubes, premature ovarian failure, diminished ovarian reserve, advanced age, and hormone/thyroid imbalance. Mercier Therapy is a deep pelvic organ visceral manipulation done via the abdomen. Deep manipulation provides better organ mobility and increased blood flow to enhance overall pelvic organ function. In today’s episode we talk about the incredible benefits of this powerful abdominal therapy modality, and its implications for women’s health. Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free.   Topics discussed in today's episode:  What is Mercier Therapy Who are the ideal candidates for Mercier Therapy What led Dr. Mercier to her abdominal therapy career The importance of abdominal therapy before, during and after pregnancy The importance of abdominal therapy increasing mobility and blood flow How abdominal therapy can better connect you with that area of your body The effectiveness rates with Mercier Therapy Connect with Dr. Mercier:  You can connect with Dr. Mercier on her Facebook and her website.   Resources mentioned: Dr. Jennifer Mercier | Website Mercier Therapy Professional Training Website Fertility: The Shared Journey with Mercier Therapy  The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 248 | Abdominal Therapy for Fertility, Conception, and Emotional Healing | Andrea Thompson FFP 201 | Pelvic Floor Alchemy | Isa Herrera FFP 101 | Pelvic Pain and Inflammation | Functional Nutrition | Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy | Jessica Drummond FFP 071 | Connecting With the Wisdom of Your Menstrual Cycle | Fertility Massage Therapy | Clare Blake FFP 050 | Journeys in Healing | Arvigo® Therapy for Fertility and Pregnancy | Donna Zubrod & Diane MacDonald FFP 030 | Alignment and Movement for Fertility | Merciér Therapy | Marie Wittman FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr Rosita Arvigo   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

When Sarah was 28 years old, she received a diagnosis of premature ovarian failure. She accepted the diagnosis and had both her children through in vitro fertilization. Years later she realized the root cause of her infertility was a food intolerance. Sarah is a certified life coach with accreditation from the International Coaches Federation and a health coach with training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.  She is the author of Fabulously Fertile - Supercharge Your Fertility Naturally,and she is also the host of the Get Pregnant Naturally Podcast. In today’s episode we talk about the link between overall health and fertility, and why it’s important to take a holistic approach to improve fertility challenges. Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free. [powerpress] Topics discussed in today's episode: The importance of listening to what your body is telling you and the signals it is giving you  How sudden changes in your lifestyle can turn on and off disease  How long term use of birth control can affect your gut health  Similarities with gut health and menstrual health reflecting other issues in your body  How food sensitivity testing can determine the best foods for your personal health What the DUTCH Test reveals about your hormones  A fundamental difference between a conventional medical approach versus a functional medical approach The importance of focusing on your self-care and giving your body some love  Connect with Sarah:  You can connect with Sarah on her Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Fabulously Fertile - Supercharge Your Fertility Naturally Fertility Preparation Program Fabulously Fertile Cookbook Sarah Clark | Website Yoga Freebie Get Pregnant Naturally Podcast FFP 040 | Premature Ovarian Failure at Age 28, IVF Using Donor Eggs, and Fertility Coaching | Sarah Clark The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 242 | Planning for Pregnancy | What You Need To Know! | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 228 | Mindfullness For Infertility | Dr. Janetti Marotta, Ph.D. FFP 221 | 10 Ways I Reduced My Sugar and Carbohydrate Consumption | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 213 | Surviving Fertility Challenges | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 207 | Top 10 Ways I’m Preparing For Pregnancy | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 188 | Real Food For Pregnancy | Optimizing vegetarian & vegan diets for pregnancy | Lily Nichols FFP 166 | SIBO, IBS, and Fertility | The Healthy Gut | Rebecca Coomes   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor:   The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a Functional Medicine Naturopathic Medical Doctor and the founder of Rubus Health, a women’s medicine clinic that specializes in women’s hormones. She is recognized as a leading expert in Post-Birth Control Syndrome and the long-term side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives. Dr. Brighten is the author of Beyond the Pill, a 30 day plan to support women on birth control, help them transition off, and eliminate symptoms of post-birth control syndrome. She is a speaker, women’s health advocate and a medical advisor for one of the first data-driven apps to offer women personalized birth control recommendations. In today’s episode we talk about the problem with using the pill as the “cure-all” for all things menstrual (since the pill does not cure or fix anything), and the complexities of questioning the pill as a feminist. Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free.   Topics discussed in today's episode: How Dr. Brighten’s health issues as a child lead her to her career path in naturopathic medicine The reasons why the pill is not actually a treatment to women’s health issues How the goal of Dr. Brighten’s book, Beyond the Pill, was not to be anti-feminist, but to provide all the information on the effects of hormonal birth control so women can make an educated decision on whether the pill is right for them or not The younger you are put on the pill and they longer you stay on it, the higher probability you can develop endometriosis How hormonal birth control simply masks symptoms of PCOS and can actually raise your risk of it Why the menstrual cycle is an important indication of health The importance of trusting yourself and what you believe is going on in your body when talking with medical professionals   Connect with Dr. Brighten:  You can connect with Dr. Brighten on her Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Beyond the Pill  Dr. Jolene Brighten | Website  The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 218 | The Pill Gave Her A Stroke | Pill Reality Series | Julia & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 206 | Long-term Birth Control Use, Dysmenorrhea & Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Heather FFP 203 | The Pill Problem | Ross Pelton FFP 205 | Is Your IUD Messing With Your Mind? | Pill Reality Series Lisa & Allie FFP 161 | Are IUDs Safer Than The Pill? | Hormonal IUDs vs Copper IUDs | Dr. Steve Gangemi FFP 140 | Transitioning From Hormonal Birth Control After Long Term Pill Use | Lisa | Fertility Friday [powerpress] Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.   Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I share with you the top 5 ways Fertility Awareness will help you get pregnant! Whether you’re actively trying to conceive or planning to conceive in the near (or distant) future, you’ll want to tune in! Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery, my LIVE 10 week group program. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on April 23rd. Will you be joining us? Click here to register today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free. Topics discussed in today's episode: What does it mean to preserve your fertility? How long should you be off of hormonal birth control before trying to get pregnant? How Fertility Awareness helps you time sex accurately The 3 signs that determine your fertile days When do you produce cervical mucus? The role cervical mucus plays in sperm fertilization How your menstrual cycle is the fifth vital sign Why eating healthier or consuming more unhealthy items than normal may affect your menstrual cycle The benefits of tracking your cycle for your own health benefits   Connect with Lisa:  You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Mastery - 10 Week Group Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com   Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 242 | Planning for Pregnancy | What You Need To Know! | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 232 | Birth Stories | Planning and Preparing for Birth | Dr. Danielle Miller [On-Air Client Session] FFP 222 | Optimizing Sex For Conception With Limited Mucus | Daysi & Lisa FFP 207 | Top 10 Ways I’m Preparing For Pregnancy | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 168 | Timing Sex For Conception & Optimizing Cervical Mucus Production | Ashlee & Lisa [On-Air Client Session] FFP 184 | Transitioning From Hormonal Birth Control | Optimizing Sex for Conception | Lisa & Aubrey   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.   Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode I share an on-air session with my client Sarrah! Join us as we talk about transitioning to fertility awareness for birth control. Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery, my LIVE 10 week group program. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on April 23rd. Will you be joining us? Click here to register today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free.   Topics discussed in today's episode: Sarrah’s experience with hormonal birth control What brought Sarrah to Fertility Awareness What it means to have a continuous mucus pattern How to determine you fertile window with focusing on the shift in mucus consistency The benefit of checking your cervix daily when dealing with a continuous mucus pattern The importance of your mucus observation lining up with your temperature Sarrah’s journey with the Copper IUD Thoughts on hormonal birth control for men How Fertility Awareness has already affected Sarrah in her short time of charting Connect with Lisa:  You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Mastery - 10 Week Group Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Fertility Awareness Reality Series Episodes | On-Air Client Sessions | Fertility Friday Pill Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 200 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Natural Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 208 | From Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Michelle FFP 194 | How Effective Are Fertility Awareness-Based Methods…Really? | Dr. Marguerite Duane, MD FFP 190 | Avoiding Pregnancy Naturally with Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Lindsey [On-Air Client Session] FFP 184 | Transitioning From Hormonal Birth Control | Optimizing Sex for Conception | Lisa & Aubrey Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.   Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode I share an on-air session with my client Devyn! Join us as we talk about transitioning to fertility awareness for birth control. Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery, my LIVE 10 week group program. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on April 23rd. Will you be joining us? Click here to register today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free. Topics discussed in today's episode: How Devyn found Fertility Friday and the Fertility Awareness Method How did Devyn feel after getting off the pill? Fertility Awareness is a process. It’s experiential learning. Natural ways to manage and help painful periods The challenges with checking your cervix The importance of changing your expectations when first starting to chart Why checking your cervix is so important with the Fertility Awareness Method Always remember it's important to have patience with the Fertility Awareness process Connect with Lisa:  You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Mastery - 10 Week Group Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com FFP 104 | Birth Control Pills From Your Doctor’s Perspective | Why Your Physician isn’t Looking at the Root Cause | Alternative Medicine for Women | Dr. Miranda Naylor Beautiful Cervix Project FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr Rosita Arvigo Fertility Awareness Reality Series Episodes | On-Air Client Sessions | Fertility Friday Pill Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 200 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Natural Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 193 | Zero Intentions | Avoiding Pregnancy Naturally With Fertility Awareness | Shannon & Lisa Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.  Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode I share an on-air session with my client Tara! Join us as we talk about using FAM for birth control, and postpartum charting. Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery, my LIVE 10 week group program. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on April 23rd. Will you be joining us? Click here to register today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free.   Topics discussed in today's episode: Tara’s journey with charting and discovering Fertility Awareness postpartum Is it possible for a person to successfully chart for the first time postpartum? The 2 questions to ask yourself everyday when trying to decipher the shift in your cycle The challenges with successfully charting postpartum The importance of being confident with your charting and making sure all signs line up What do you do when you forget to chart or another factor interrupts your charting? There is no such thing as a perfect chart or a perfect cycle Whether trying to conceive or not, the Fertility Awareness Method is a wonderful tool for body awareness What does it mean that the menstrual cycle is a vital sign? Connect with Lisa:  You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned Fertility Awareness Mastery - 10 Week Group Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com FFP 053 | The Effect of Light on the Menstrual Cycle and Fertility | Sleeping in Darkness to Regulate Menstruation | Natural Family Planning | Joy DeFelice Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 249 | The Copper IUD and Pregnancy  | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Angie FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 238 | Fertility Awareness, Birth Control, and Body Literacy | Lisa & Leah C [On-Air Client Session] FFP 208 | From Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Michelle FFP 204 | Charting Apps, Fertility Awareness, and the Rhythm Method | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 200 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Natural Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 194 | How Effective Are Fertility Awareness-Based Methods…Really? | Dr. Marguerite Duane, MD [On-Air Client Session] FFP 193 | Zero Intentions | Avoiding Pregnancy Naturally With Fertility Awareness | Shannon & Lisa Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.   Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

We made it! 250 episodes and counting! Today I celebrate this exciting milestone by addressing 5 of the most common myths about fertility awareness and the menstrual cycle! Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery, my LIVE 10 week group program. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on April 23rd. Will you be joining us? Click here to register today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com  to download the first chapter for free.  Topics discussed in today's episode: The main differences between the Rhythm Method and the Fertility Awareness Method What is the importance of cervical mucus in terms of your menstrual cycle? How a healthy woman’s maturing menstrual cycle changes the length of her cycle over time Your menstrual cycle is directly related to your overall health Do hormonal birth control options actually fix any health issues? The effects of hormonal birth control on the menstrual cycle It is not normal to be in so much pain during your menstrual cycle What can period pain be a sign of? Connect with Lisa:  You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned Fertility Awareness Mastery - 10 Week Group Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 244 | The Truth About Using FAM for Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 239 | 6 Ways to Improve Your Menstrual Cycle in 2019 | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 200 | Using Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Natural Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 194 | How Effective Are Fertility Awareness-Based Methods…Really? | Dr. Marguerite Duane, MD FFP 190 | Avoiding Pregnancy Naturally with Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Lindsey [On-Air Client Session] FFP 169 | The Menstrual Cycle as a Diagnostic Tool | Sarah & Lisa FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND FFP 158 | How Effective is Fertility Awareness? | The Marquette Method | Dr. Mary Lee Barron, PhD Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode, I share an interview with Angie, a member of the Fertility Friday community who shares her experience with the copper IUD. Unfortunately, Angie experienced a surprise (unplanned) pregnancy while using the device. She shares her experience as well as valuable insights for anyone who has ever considered using it. Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery, my LIVE 10 week group program. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on April 23rd. Will you be joining us? Click here to register today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free.  Topics discussed in today's episode: What are some of the side effects Angie first experienced when she had the Copper IUD inserted? What is the failure rate with the Copper IUD? How did Angie react when she learned she was part of that percentage? Angie’s recovery (mentally and physically) after her emergency surgery How does Angie feel about the Copper IUD now? Angie’s experience so far with the Fertility Awareness Method The importance of researching your any form of birth control before you decide what is best for your body Connect with Lisa:  You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned Fertility Awareness Mastery - 10 Week Group Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: Pill Reality Series | Fertility Friday FFP 247 | The Truth About Copper IUDs | Pill Reality Series | Nina and Kathryn FFP 242 | Planning for Pregnancy | What You Need To Know! | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 238 | Fertility Awareness, Birth Control, and Body Literacy | Lisa & Leah C FFP 205 | Is Your IUD Messing With Your Mind? | Pill Reality Series Lisa & Allie FFP 161 | Are IUDs Safer Than The Pill? | Hormonal IUDs vs Copper IUDs | Dr. Steve Gangemi Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.    Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Andrea Thompson, LMT, has been a licensed and practicing massage therapist in Oregon. Her passion is utilizing modalities, such as Craniosacral Therapy and Arvigo Techniques of Mayan Abdominal Therapy ®, to  bring a deep sense of awareness to the body while tapping into its inherent healing capabilities. Although she enjoys working with all ages and genders, her main focus is working with female-bodied people to assist them in the process of attaining healthy menses and natural conception, as well as aiding them through the physical changes of pregnancy.   Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free.  Topics discussed in today's episode: The benefits of massage therapy and body work modalities for a woman’s fertility How body awareness can change your health and mindset What is Craniosacral Therapy? How can vaginal steaming help with your menses? Castor oil pack benefits The importance of having your cervix and uterus aligned Why having a healthy and clean womb not only helps with fertility and your menstrual cycle, but also helps your baby in the long run How pregnancy massages and prenatal yoga are beneficial to your ever changing body How body work can be healing for women (or any individual) who has been through trauma, whether physical or emotional Connect with Andrea: You can connect with Andrea on Facebook and on her website.   Resources mentioned Andrea Thompson, LMT - AJA Family Health Fertility Awareness Mastery - 10 Week Group Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 202 | Vaginal Steaming for Period Problems | Steamy Chick | Keli Garza FFP 198 | The Balance Plan for Healthy Cycles | Angelique Panagos P 191 | Cervical Health & Fertility Awareness Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 173 | Reclaiming Menstruation | The Wisdom and Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Lara Owen FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr Rosita Arvigo FFP 050 | Journeys in Healing | Arvigo® Therapy for Fertility and Pregnancy | Donna Zubrod & Diane MacDonald FFP 067 | Healthy Menstruation | Fertility Awareness | Fertility Massage Therapy | Rachel Eyre FFP 071 | Connecting With the Wisdom of Your Menstrual Cycle | Fertility Massage Therapy | Clare Blake FFP 201 | Pelvic Floor Alchemy | Isa Herrera Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s special edition of the Pill Reality Series, I share two interviews with Nina and Kathryn, two women who used the copper IUD, and wanted to share their experiences with it. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free. Topics discussed in today's episode: Benefits and possible side effects of the Copper IUD What were some of the side effects Nina experienced with the Copper IUD? How long did it take Nina's body to regulate after removing the Copper IUD? Is insertion of an IUD downplayed? Kathryn’s positive side effects with the Copper IUD What was the reasoning behind Kathryn removing the Copper IUD? Importance of sharing and researching experiences with various types of birth controls Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned Fertility Awareness Mastery - 10 Week Group Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: Pill Reality Series | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 237 | Demystifying the Cervix | Lisa & Dana [On-Air Client Session] FFP 238 | Fertility Awareness, Birth Control, and Body Literacy | Lisa & Leah C FFP 218 | The Pill Gave Her A Stroke | Pill Reality Series | Julia & Lisa FFP 205 | Is Your IUD Messing With Your Mind? | Pill Reality Series Lisa & Allie FFP 161 | Are IUDs Safer Than The Pill? | Hormonal IUDs vs Copper IUDs | Dr. Steve Gangemi Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Amanda Laird is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist™ and host of The Heavy Flow Podcast – a weekly podcast dedicated to periods, reproductive health and other taboo health and wellness topics, and Amanda is the author of Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free. Topics discussed in today's episode: Embracing your menstrual cycle and escaping the wrath of period negativity Why are women's bodies being ignored in capitalist structures? Does your period interrupt your productivity? Balancing work and motherhood Why is it important to talk to the next generation about menstruation? Connect with Amanda: You can connect with Amanda on her Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and on her website.   Resources mentioned Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Amanda Laird | Website The Heavy Flow Podcast The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 239 | 6 Ways to Improve Your Menstrual Cycle in 2019 | Lisa | Fertility Friday On-Air Client Session] FFP 220 | Managing Intense Period Pain | Maria & Lisa FFP 202 | Vaginal Steaming for Period Problems | Steamy Chick | Keli Garza FFP 198 | The Balance Plan for Healthy Cycles | Angelique Panagos FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.

Dr. Mariza is functional practitioner, and the author of six books: including the The DASH Diet Cookbook and and her most recent book The Essential Oils Hormone Solution. She has been featured on Fox News, MindBodyGreen, Dr. Oz, the HuffingtonPost, and in Women's Health, Shape and Self magazines. She has lectured at wellness centers, hospitals, conferences, and corporations on hormone health and essential oils, nutrition, and detoxification, and she is the host of the Essentially You Podcast. In today's episode we talk about essential oils and their impact on hormones and the menstrual cycle. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free.   Topics discussed in today's episode: What are essential oils? The non-invasive healing powers of essential oils How to bring essential oils into your life Can oils help with balancing hormones? The impact of oils on fertility and menstrual pain Managing stress with essential oils Are essential oils safe to use during pregnancy? Connect with Dr. Mariza: You can connect with Dr. Mariza on her Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and on her website.   Resources mentioned The Essential Oils Hormone Solution  The DASH Diet Cookbook: Quick and Delicious Recipes for Losing Weight, Preventing Diabetes, and Lowering Blood Pressure  Dr. Mariza Snyder | Website Essentially You with Dr. Mariza The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 214 | Hormone Testing | The DUTCH Test | Diana Walley | Kristen Burkett FFP 212 | Vegetarianism Explained | Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride FFP 182 | Depression, Weight Gain & Mood Disorders | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Lorena FFP 163 | PCOS & Fertility | Improving Fertility & Balancing Hormones with Diet & Lifestyle Changes | Robyn Srigley FFP 144 | Seed Cycling & Hormone Balance | Supporting Your Menstrual Cycle Naturally | Dr. Nicole Sandilands Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.

In today’s episode I share the honest truth about using fertility awareness for birth control, and what are the main reasons why women get pregnant (user failure) when using the method. I share what you need to know in order for this method to work for you, and it’s more than simply “follow the rules”. I know you’ll appreciate this episode, because it’s the stuff no one talks about. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free. Topics discussed in today's episode: User failure versus method failure The difference between user failure and method failure as it relates to fertility awareness How effective is the fertility awareness method? The importance of understanding the rules (fully) prior to using fertility awareness for birth control What is "rhythm method thinking"? Why the decision to become pregnant is not black and white, and how to manage the grey area Managing your fertile window effectively Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter and on her website.   Resources mentioned The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 119 | The Truth About Using Fertility Awareness Postpartum | Is Fertility Awareness Effective When You’re Breastfeeding? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 158 | How Effective is Fertility Awareness? | The Marquette Method | Dr. Mary Lee Barron, PhD FFP 171 | Avoiding Pregnancy Naturally With Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Madi FFP 187 | Charting your cycles post-pill | Preconception planning | Lisa & Karen FFP 208 | From Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Michelle Fertility Friday Podcast Episodes Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.

Kimberly is a Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing trauma resolution practitioner, birth doula, and single mom. She specializes in helping women prepare for birth, recover from birth injuries and birth trauma, and heal from sexual trauma. She is the founder of Magamama.com, an international holistic women’s health care resource for expectant and new mothers. She is the co-founder of the STREAM School for Pelvic Care, where she trained birth professionals, yoga teachers, somatic therapists, and bodyworkers to help women prepare for birth and recover from birth. She is the author of bestselling The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions and Restoring Your Vitality. In today’s episode we talk about the fourth trimester, and why postpartum care is essential for both mother and baby. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free.

Today I share the top 4 ways to prepare your body for pregnancy. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free. Topics discussed in today's episode: Why you'll want to consider coming off hormonal birth control 18 months to 2 years before you are ready to start trying to conceive. Managing your fertility post-birth control The importance of a preconception period of at least 6–12 months before you start actively trying to conceive Why it's equally (if not more!) important for men to institute a preconception period of at least 6–12 months before you're ready to start trying for a baby Getting the timing right using fertility awareness when you're ready to conceive Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter and on her website.   Resources mentioned The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 009 | Sacred Fertility Foods | The key to having healthy babies and a healthy pregnancy | Sally Fallon-Morell FFP 188 | Real Food For Pregnancy | Optimizing vegetarian & vegan diets for pregnancy | Lily Nichols FFP 126 | Does Your Diet Impact Your Breastmilk? | Eating for Two: How to Produce the Most Nutritious Breastmilk | Managing the Postpartum Period | What Breastfeeding is Really Like | Lily Nichols Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Pill Reality Series | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Follow this link to purchase your copy today.

I've had many requests to share some behind the scenes info about the process of bringing my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility to life! Today I pull back the curtain and share what the writing process was like, and some of my key takeaways now that the book is finished and out in the world! I share what it was like going through thousands of research papers to provide the depth of information you'll find in this mammoth book, my reflections after seeing what the data shows — and after reviewing the researchers' interpretations of that data. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free. Topics discussed in today's episode: What the process was like researching for this book, and how that affected the writing process The importance of thinking critically about scientific research The relationship between hormonal birth control and fertility How hormonal birth control affects menstrual cycle parameters How hormonal birth control impacts the time it will take you to become pregnant when you stop taking it Why many researchers conclude that this well established (temporary) delay in the return of fertility is no big deal Why I had to give myself some grace and let go of my expectations of the timeline (writing, editing, etc.) Managing the range of emotions that sparked up as I wrote this book Why it's up to us to demand better medical care Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter and on her website.   Resources mentioned The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Pill Reality Series | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Follow this link to purchase your copy today.

Exciting news to share today! My new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility was released today! After 2 years of researching, writing, editing, and more editing, The Fifth Vital Sign is finally here! In today’s episode, I talk about the main message of the book: Why we must look at the menstrual cycle as a vital sign that is constantly relaying important information about our health and fertility. We can tap into this incredible knowledge by paying attention to our cycles, and monitor our progress by paying attention to how our cycles change over time. Fertility awareness is a central part of this process as it gives us the tools to both modify and understand what’s happening in our cycles. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free.   Topics discussed in today's episode: When I first discovered that the menstrual cycle is the fifth vital sign of your health and fertility The incredible properties (and role) of cervical mucus What information will you find in the book? What are the normal parameters of a healthy menstrual cycle? The issue with timing sex based on a specific day of the menstrual cycle Why hormonal birth control is not the answer to period problems (and menstrual cycle irregularities) The history of the pill, and how it relates to our current understanding of how it works The research on how the pill alters mate choice Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter and on her website. Resources mentioned The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com FFP 223 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | No Period. Now What? | Dr. Nicola Rinaldi, PhD FFP 141 | Surviving Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Getting Your Period Back Without Fertility Drugs | Nicola Rinaldi Pill Reality Series | Fertility Friday Related podcasts & blog posts: On-Air Client Sessions | Fertility Awareness Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Pill Reality Series | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Follow this link to purchase your copy today.

New Year, new beginnings! In today’s episode, I share 6 ways to improve your menstrual cycle in 2019. Join us for Fertility Awareness Mastery in January 2019! We start in a few weeks. Today’s episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on January 22nd, 2019. Will you be joining us? Click here for more information!   Topics discussed in today's episode: The important role of sleep (quality and quantity!) in menstrual cycle health and fertility Reducing your xenoestrogen exposure Why it's time to identify your vices, and consider reducing your consumption (alcohol, caffeine, sugar, unopposed and/or refined carbohydrates, food sensitivities) Addressing nutrient deficiencies The role of menstrual cycle charting Finding ways to de-stress Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter and on her website.   Resources mentioned Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program (January 2019) FFP 235 | Reflections After 4 Years of Podcasting | Anniversary Edition | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 233 | Progesterone and the Importance of Regular Ovulation | Dr. Jerilynn Prior Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 065 | 6 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Xenoestrogen Exposure with Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 068 | Sleep your way to a Healthy Menstrual Cycle | The Connection Between Sleep and Fertility | Shawn Stevenson FFP 053 | The Effect of Light on the Menstrual Cycle and Fertility | Sleeping in Darkness to Regulate Menstruation | Natural Family Planning | Joy DeFelice FFP 097 | Managing the Stress of Infertility | The Physiology of Stress | Meditation & Guided Visualization | Hypnotherapy | Mind + Body Stress Reduction | Helen Adrienne Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

New Year, new beginnings! In today’s episode, I share 6 ways to improve your menstrual cycle in 2019. Join us for Fertility Awareness Mastery in January 2019! We start next week! If you were waiting for the last minute, it has officially arrived! Today’s episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program! Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on January 22nd, 2019. Will you be joining us? Click here for more information!

Today I share an on-air client session with my client Leah C. Leah was a part of my most recent 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery group program. In today’s episode, we explore the challenges associated with coming off hormonal contraceptives and transitioning to using fertility awareness for birth control. Join us for Fertility Awareness Mastery in January 2019! We start in a few weeks. Today’s episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on January 22nd, 2019. Will you be joining us? Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: The link between hormonal birth control and migraines Managing the fear of coming off birth control The downside of coming off hormonal birth control in Leah's case Supporting liver function Managing sugar cravings (and keeping your blood sugar balanced) Transitioning off birth control in favour of using fertility awareness to prevent pregnancy Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter and on her website.   Resources mentioned Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program (January 2019) Related podcasts & blog posts: On-Air Client Sessions | Fertility Awareness Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Pill Reality Series | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I share an on-air client session with my client Dana. Dana was a part of my most recent 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery group program. Join us for Fertility Awareness Mastery in January 2019! We start in a few weeks. Today’s episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on January 22nd, 2019. Will you be joining us? Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: Using fertility awareness for birth control, and also to gain important health information Birth control side effects The issue with IUDs, more specifically, painful insertion Identifying the fertile window (the role of mucus) Discharge related to abnormal cervical cells and how charting can help you identify it Getting into the habit of checking your cervix (and dealing with the frustration of cervix checking!) How to identify pregnancy on your chart The importance of developing body literacy Assembling your ideal healthcare team Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter and on her website.   Resources mentioned Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program (January 2019) Related podcasts & blog posts: On-Air Client Sessions | Fertility Awareness Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Pill Reality Series | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I share an on-air client session with my client Leah B. Leah was a part of my most recent 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery group program. Join us for Fertility Awareness Mastery in January 2019! We start in a few weeks. Today’s episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on January 22nd, 2019. Will you be joining us? Click here for more information!   Topics discussed in today's episode: How to tell if your menstrual/pelvic pain is normal Could pelvic/menstrual pain be related to endometriosis? How Leah used body literacy to reduce her pelvic pain over time Deconstructing cervical position charting Why it's easier to chart your cycles when your cycles are healthy The impact of light on the menstrual cycle Reducing nighttime light exposure Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter and on her website.   Resources mentioned F.Lux | Computer Screen App Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program (January 2019) Related podcasts & blog posts: Fertility Awareness Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Pill Reality Series | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Happy Podcast-aversary to Fertility Friday! (Yay!) The Fertility Friday podcast has been going strong for 4 years. I can barely believe it because it certainly doesn’t feel like it’s been that long. The saying “time flies when you’re having fun” definitely applies here! In today’s episode, I share my top takeaways from 2018. I often think of my years in themes, and several themes came up for me this year. I call out the healthcare system, do a bit of pill-bashing, and discuss where feminism fits into it all leaving you with a jam-packed and informative episode you won’t want to miss! Today’s episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on January 22nd, 2019. Will you be joining us?

Taq was a member of my January 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program, and today she joins me for an on-air client session! We talk about thyroid and fertility, and why it’s not always easy to find a practitioner who will help you determine the root cause. Today’s episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on January 22nd, 2019. Will you be joining us? Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: The emotional side effects Taq experienced on hormonal birth control Building the habit of charting your cycles Reducing nighttime sleep exposure to improve menstrual cycle health How thyroid disorders show up on the menstrual cycle chart The difference between T4 and T3 (thyroid hormones) and why the TSH test alone isn't sufficient to diagnose thyroid disorders Functional vs conventional ranges for thyroid hormone lab tests Shifting to body literacy, and learning to appreciate your menstrual cycles The importance of seeking support from a qualified health practitioner who specializes in the specific issue you have Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter and on her website.   Resources mentioned FFP 124 | Thyroid Health & Fertility, Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | Iodine & Thyroid Function | Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome | Dr. David Brownstein, MD | Dr. Denis Wilson, MD Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program (January 2018) Related podcasts & blog posts: On-Air Client Sessions | Fertility Awareness Reality Series FFP 202 | Vaginal Steaming for Period Problems | Steamy Chick | Keli Garza FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr Rosita Arvigo FFP 164 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Erika Enos FFP 116 | Stop The Thyroid Madness | Going Beyond Synthroid & Getting to the Root Cause of Thyroid Disorders | Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | What to do when your Doctor Won’t Cooperate | Janie Bowthorpe, M. Ed. Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Pill Reality Series | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Dr. Prior is a Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of British Columbia working on women’s health. She studies menstrual cycles, the effects of ovulation and its disturbances on women’s later life osteoporotic fracture, heart attack, and breast cancer risks. She is the British Columbia Center Director of the Canadian Multicentre Osteoporosis Study (CaMos), a 20-year prospective 9-centre population-based bone and general health study and the Scientific Director and Founder of the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research. I first interviewed Dr. Prior back in episode 55, so make sure to take a listen if you haven’t heard it before. In today’s episode we’re talking about the important role of progesterone (and regular ovulation) for overall health, beyond your ability to procreate! Today’s episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on January 22nd, 2019. Will you be joining us? Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: The connection between regular ovulation and overall health The difference between anovulation and a short luteal phase as it relates to low progesterone The relationship between low progesterone, a short luteal phase, and stress Could menstrual cycle disruptions be related to the status of women in our culture? Why would subtle variations of progesterone in the luteal phase make such a significant difference in a woman's bone density The true ratio of estrogen to progesterone in the menstrual cycle The different roles of estrogen and progesterone in the menstrual cycle The impact of hormonal contraceptives on bone density, particularly as it relates to the development of peak bone mass The impact of progesterone on a woman's risk of heart attack The impact of stress on heart health The role of mindfulness practices in reducing stress Connect with Dr. Jerilynn Prior: You can connect with Dr. Prior on her website. Resources mentioned The Center for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research | Dr. Jerilynn Prior Combined hormonal contraceptives use and bone mineral density changes in adolescent and young women in a prospective population-based Canada-wide observational study Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program (January 2018) Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 055 | Menstrual Cycle Health | Why Regular Ovulation is Essential for Bone, Heart and Breast Health | Dr. Jerilynn Prior FFP 097 | Managing the Stress of Infertility | The Physiology of Stress | Meditation & Guided Visualization | Hypnotherapy | Mind + Body Stress Reduction | Helen Adrienne FFP 097 | Managing the Stress of Infertility | The Physiology of Stress | Meditation & Guided Visualization | Hypnotherapy | Mind + Body Stress Reduction | Helen Adrienne Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Pill Reality Series | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Dr. Miller is board certified in Family Medicine and also has additional training as a Natural Procreative Technology Medical Consultant. As a NaPro physician, she has extensive experience in Natural Fertility Awareness and using a natural approach to correct common women’s health disorders. NaPro Technology is a new women’s health science that monitors and maintains a woman’s reproductive and gynecological health. It provides medical and surgical treatments that cooperate completely with the reproductive system. NaPro Technology Consultants have an extensive understanding of the female reproductive system and the fertility awareness method, and their treatment protocols are informed by the woman’s own unique menstrual cycle variations. I first interviewed Dr. Miller back in Episode 31, so make sure to take a listen if you haven’t heard it before. In today’s episode, we’re talking about birth — preparing for birth, and how to maximize your chances of having the type of birth you want. Today’s episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on January 22nd, 2019. Will you be joining us? Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: Why Dr. Miller says she didn't really know what birth was until she had her first baby (even though she had previously attended over 100 births!) How Dr. Miller was able to go from doctor to patient by preparing herself for her first birth Why birth, itself, is not a medical emergency The role of the cervix in birth — the difference between dilation and effacement The incredible difference between Dr. Miller's first two birth experiences compared to her third Connect with Dr. Miller: You can connect with Dr. Miller on her website.   Resources mentioned: Dr Danielle Miller The Birth Hour Podcast The Bradley Method Hypnobirthing Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 031 | Using Fertility Awareness Charting to Treat Infertility Naturally | NaPro Technology | Dr. Danielle Miller FFP 136 | Endometriosis, PCOS & Fibroids | Surgical Techniques That Preserve Fertility | NaPro Technology | Dr. Kyle Beiter FFP 075 | Cervical Mucus Charting | Fertility Awareness Method | NaPro Technology | Megan Faller Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Pill Reality Series | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s episode, I share my top 10 strategies for getting your partner on board with fertility awareness charting, especially when you intend to switch to fertility awareness for birth control! Today's episode is sponsored by my free FAM 101 video series? Click here for access. Today’s episode is also sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: Share why fertility awareness is important to you Take the necessary time to learn and understand the method before you start using it Find out how much your partner wants to be involved Consider taking a class to show your partner how serious you are about making it work Decide on the lingo you and your partner will use to communicate whether you're fertile or infertile Be clear and honest in your communication, especially if you miss a day or if you are unsure of your observations Have a conversation about how you will manage your fertile window Share the science with skeptical partners Share the benefits of using fertility awareness! Be patient as it may take time for your partner to feel comfortable using FAM Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter and on her website. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Pill Reality Series | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Angie Firmalino holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metal smithing from Syracuse University, an Associate’s in Psychology from Syracuse University, and an Associate’s in Jewelry Design from the FIT.  She also studied abroad in Florence, Italy. She then worked as a bench jeweler in New York City, a goldsmith for Steven Kretchmer, and then became a freelance wax model maker after her first child was born in 1998.  Due to continuing health problems, she no longer is able to work as a jeweler.  Mrs. Firmalino founded an advocacy group against Essure in 2011, called Essure Problems.  She continues to run that group and founded ASHES nonprofit in 2015. She is also involved with Medical Device Problems, a website launched in July of 2018.  She and her family live in the Catskill Mountains of New York. Amanda Rusmisell is a wife and mother of two boys in Charlotte, North Carolina. She holds her Bachelors of Science from Appalachian State University and her Masters of Counseling from the University of North Carolina Charlotte. Currently, she works in the nonprofit sector. Amanda has always been an active volunteer and advocate in her community. After being harmed from a medical device and having major surgery, she joined the Essure Problems Facebook Group. She was shocked to see the harm caused to so many women and was compelled to help. Amanda is the Legislative Liaison for the Essure Problems Group. She has spoken before the FDA, organized and participated in numerous advocacy meetings in Washington DC and collaborated with other nonprofits to bring awareness to the issues surrounding Essure and medical devices. In today’s episode, we talk about the issues with Essure, a highly problematic form of permanent birth control that has affected tens of thousands of women worldwide, the recent Netflix documentary The Bleeding Edge, and the issue with the medical device industry. Today's episode is sponsored by my free FAM 101 video series? Click here for access. Today’s episode is also sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is Essure and why was an entire Netflix documentary created to address the issues with it? The tendency of many medical professionals to minimize the experiences of women (i.e. medical "gas-lighting") Pain with insertion and immediate side effects associated with Essure in some women The curious history of Essure as it was first created as a fertility device The role of the Essure Problems group in helping to get the Essure device discontinued in the United States (as of the end of 2018) The issues with the medical device approval process in the United States The various presentations of Essure side effects, and why many women don't experience side effects right away How Essure passed clinical trials even though many of the women in the initial clinical trials experienced serious side effects What side effects are associated with the Essure device Issues with insertion and removal and why the Essure Problems group have developed a special removal protocol to follow to minimize removal issues Broader implications of this situation as it relates to the status of women The importance of body literacy for all women The collective power of women when we join together Your right to advocate for the care you need Connect with Angie and Amanda: You can connect with Angie and Amanda on Facebook, Twitter and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Bleeding Edge | Netflix Documentary Essure Problems Website Essure Problems Facebook Group Ashes Non-profit Organization Medical Device Safety Act | Ashes Non-profit Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: The Pill Reality Series | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Dr. Rozenn has practiced Integrative Medicine for almost 20 years. She is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with a dual specialization in Women’s Health and Pain Management and a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM.org). She teaches Masters and Doctoral students from various universities on how to treat Women’s health, in addition to male and female fertility issues. Dr. Rozenn is working on the second edition of her book, Your Fertility Program, aimed to assist people to navigate the confusing field of infertility. You may remember her from our first interview together back in Episode 41. Dr. Rozenn maintains a private practice in Santa Cruz, California where she provides specialized Integrative Medicine care including acupuncture and herbal therapy, diet and lifestyle counseling, and Western and Eastern diagnostic tests to men and women wishing to become parents. In today’s episode, we talk about  Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) and Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR), and why, other than IVF with an egg donor, Western medicine has few options to offer. Today's episode is sponsored by my free FAM 101 video series? Click here for access. Today’s episode is also sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is premature ovarian failure? What is resistant ovarian syndrome? The cycle of seven in Chinese medicine as it pertains to women's reproductive lifespan How the perspective of Western medicine differs from Chinese medicine The challenge of hearing different information from different practitioners How long does it take to improve egg quality in women? The importance of consuming warm food (from a Chinese medicine perspective) Why Dr. Rozenn recommends that you reduce your sugar consumption! Connect with Maureen: You can connect with Maureen on Facebook, Twitter and on her website. Resources mentioned: Acupuncture Santacruz | Dr. Maureen Rozenn {831-426-1093} Hack Your Cycles to Change Your Life! | Live Event in New York | November 3rd, 2018 Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 041 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Dr. Maureen Rozenn FFP 216 | Improving Egg Quality | Mitochondria and Fertility | Warren Cargal Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Dr. Katz is an Instructor at Baylor College of Medicine in The Center for Precision Environmental Health. She began her research career as a McNair Scholar at the Pennsylvania State University and earned her Ph.D. at Rutgers University where she was a Southern Regional Education Board Doctoral Scholar and a National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute Fellowship recipient. During her dissertation work, she began studying the developmental origins of health and disease and breast cancer risk. She went on to the University of Pittsburgh in the Women’s Cancer Research Center to continue studying how epigenetic mechanisms contribute to breast cancer risk with a particular focus on the protective effect of early pregnancy against breast cancer. Dr. Katz believes that there are periods during the life course where the genome becomes highly dynamic to accommodate great change such as early development, puberty, and pregnancy and has termed these times of purposeful plasticity. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the connection between endocrine disrupting chemicals and various health issues including fibroids and endometriosis. Today's episode is sponsored by my free FAM 101 video series? Click here for access. Today’s episode is also sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: The protective effect of pregnancy on the lifetime risk of breast cancer (and how it relates to a woman's age at first pregnancy) Is there a link between xenoestrogens and the development of fibroids and/or endometriosis? Developmental exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals The potential fallout of early exposure (in utero) to endocrine disrupting chemicals The role of epigenetics in future risk of developing various health conditions How big of a role a genetic predisposition to certain illnesses (i.e. fibroids, endometriosis) play in your risk of developing it? Genetic determination versus environmental exposure The difference between xenoestrogens and phytoestrogens Practical ways to reduce your exposure Connect with Tiffany: You can connect with Tiffany on LinkedIn, and on Baylor College's website. Resources mentioned: Potential Mechanisms underlying the Protective Effect of Pregnancy against Breast Cancer: A Focus on the IGF Pathway | Tiffany Katz Endocrine disrupting chemicals and uterine fibroids | Tiffany Katz Measurement of endocrine disrupting and asthma-associated chemicals in hair products used by Black women Tiffany Katz | Research Publications (complete list) Hack Your Cycles to Change Your Life! | Live Event in New York | November 3rd, 2018 Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 226 | Xenoestrogens in Black Hair Products | Tola Okogwu FFP 065 | 6 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Xenoestrogen Exposure with Lisa | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Tola Okogwu is a British blogger and author of the ‘Daddy Do My Hair?’ book series for children. She recently launched KECHIS ‘Kechi’s Hair Goes Every Which Way’ in May 2018, Tola wants to tackle the relationship between young black girls and their natural afro hair in a vibrant, entertaining and educational way. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in journalism and has written for several publications including Black Beauty and Hair Magazine and Metro UK. In her own words: “For black people, hair is so much more than just what grows out of our heads. Along with our skin colour, it’s the biggest signifier of the differences between us and other races and for the longest time we’ve been made to feel that there is something wrong and unattractive about it.” In today’s show, we talk about the issue of chemicals in black hair products, and how black women can move away from products that contain harmful chemicals. Join me in New York on November 3rd for an epic event, Hack Your Cycles to Change Your Life! Click here for details Today's episode is sponsored by my free FAM 101 video series? Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: The complexities and politics of straitening your hair as a black woman The toxic and damaging nature of hair relaxer Relaxer and chemical burns Is there a link between hair relaxer and fibroids? The importance of informed choice as it relates to hair-care products Embracing the beauty of natural hair How manufacturers have adapted to the natural hair movement The xenoestrogen and other chemical content of natural hair products The particular way black women use hair-care and other beauty products, and why this exacerbates our toxic exposure How to minimize your exposure? How many products do you need? Connect with Tola: You can connect with Tola on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Tola Okogwu Daddy Do My Hair Kechi's Hair Goes Every Which Way (Daddy Do My Hair) Measurement of endocrine disrupting and asthma-associated chemicals in hair products used by Black women Hack Your Cycles to Change Your Life! | Live Event in New York | November 3rd, 2018 Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 065 | 6 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Xenoestrogen Exposure with Lisa | Fertility Friday  Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Valerie has been working in women’s health field for the last decade. Her medical career experiences and passion for helping women merged when she founded her educational website eggsperience.com. She focuses on guiding women of any reproductive age through the complex and challenging paths of fertility decisions. Valerie compliments the Eggsperience website with a fertility podcast called Eggology Club that she hosts to continue to change the conversation around cryopreservation and egg freezing. Valerie provides non-bias and fact-based information to empower women to feel inspired, brave, and act progressively to take control of their future families and protect their fertility. And in today’s episode, we talk all about fertility preservation, cryopreservation, and egg freezing. Today's episode is sponsored by my free FAM 101 video series? Click here for access. Join me in New York on November 3rd for an epic event: Hack Your Cycles to Change Your Life! Click here for details. Topics discussed in today's episode: What is fertility preservation? What is the difference between egg and embryo freezing? Can egg freezing stop the aging process? The impact of aging on fertility? How many eggs are necessary to have a successful pregnancy and live birth? What is the best age for egg freezing? What does egg freezing entail? Is it similar to IVF? Improving egg quality in preparation for egg retrieval Cost effective options for women who want to freeze their eggs What types of drugs are used in the process? Connect with Valerie: You can connect with Valerie on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Eggsperience | Valerie Landis Eggology Club Podcast | Valerie Landis Hack Your Cycles To Change Your Life | New York | November 3rd, 2018 Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 199 | Fertility Law | Assisted Reproductive Technology | Sara Cohen FFP 109 | The Reality of Aging & Fertility | IVF & Assisted Reproductive Technology | The Future of Fertility Treatments | Dr. Marjorie Dixon FFP 196 | Egg Donation | Infertility | The World Egg Bank | Diana Thomas FFP 088 | IVF Using Donor Eggs | Egg Donation | Infertility | Donor Egg Bank USA | Heidi Hayes FFP 040 | Premature Ovarian Failure at Age 28, IVF Using Donor Eggs, and Fertility Coaching | Sarah Clark FFP 011 | Age Related Fertility Decline | Using Reproductive Technologies | IVF IUI & IVM | Dr Melanie McDowall Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

In today’s FAM Reality Series episode, Rachel and I talk about how to make sense of wonky cycles. Click here for other episodes in the Fertility Awareness Reality Series. This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. We start on October 9th (2018). Will you be joining us? Click here for details! Topics discussed in today's episode: What issues can impact ovulation? Interpreting temperature fluctuations The relationship between cervical position and your hormone levels The difference between random fluctuations and health issues that show up in your charts The importance of looking for patterns and trends over several months prior to making rash judgements about your charts Possible sources of breast tenderness during the luteal phase Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Taking Charge of Your Fertility | Toni Weschler 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Friday FFP 044 | Taking Charge of Your Fertility | Fertility Awareness Method | Toni Weschler Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Today I am joined by Nicola Rinaldi, author of, No Period. Now What? for her second interview on the podcast. Make sure to go back and listen to our first interview together in Episode 141. Today’s episode focuses on the emotional aspects of hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), whereas our first episode focused more on how to identify the condition, and identifying the difference between HA and PCOS. This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. Master fertility awareness, take a deep dive into your cycles, gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on October 9th. Will you be joining us? Click here for details! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA)? Why regular ovulation is important for overall health (not only when you want to have babies!) The role of estrogen and progesterone in the menstrual cycle Are periods necessary? HA as a symptom of a broader social issue The role of under-eating and over-exercise in HA Overcoming the mindset associated with severe caloric restriction with food Why hormonal contraceptives aren't the solution for HA Overcoming HA when trying to conceive Connect with Nicola: You can connect with Nicola on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: No Period. Now What? 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 141 | Surviving Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Getting Your Period Back Without Fertility Drugs | Nicola Rinaldi Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

In today’s FAM Reality Series episode, Daysi shares her experience moving from a PCOS diagnosis to a possible diagnosis of endometriosis all while trying to conceive. Click here for other episodes in the Fertility Awareness Reality Series. This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. We start on October 9th (2018). Will you be joining us? Click here for details!   Topics discussed in today's episode: How much mucus is necessary for successful conception? How to identify your fertile window? The association between hormonal birth control and HPV and abnormal cervical cells Why not all women experience the same observations of cervical mucus The importance of monitoring sperm health when you experience fertility challenges Stacking your healthcare team Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: FFP 136 | Endometriosis, PCOS & Fibroids | Surgical Techniques That Preserve Fertility | NaPro Technology | Dr. Kyle Beiter FFP 031 | Using Fertility Awareness Charting to Treat Infertility Naturally | NaPro Technology | Dr. Danielle Miller Women are being given needless IVF treatment as men’s infertility and ‘plummeting sperm count’ is ignored, experts warn | Daily Mail 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 134 | Optimizing Sperm Health | Motility, Morphology & Sperm Count | Why He Needs To Get Tested ASAP | Marc Sklar FFP 191 | Cervical Health & Fertility Awareness Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 020 | How to Accurately time Sex to Optimize your chances of getting Pregnant | Why Cervical Mucus is Essential | Dr Kerry Hampton Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

In today’s episode, I share the top 10 ways I’ve reduced my sugar consumption over the past 10 plus years, and I share how my cycles have changed as a result! This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. We start on October 9th. Will you be joining us? Click here for details! You are invited to join us in the Fertility Awareness Mastery program! You’ll have an opportunity to master Fertility Awareness, take a deep dive into your cycles, gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here to apply now! Topics discussed in today's episode: The reason why I opt for water over juice and pop Why I went (mostly) gluten free & reduced my grain consumption The importance of having a balanced breakfast How to reduce your carbohydrate consumption by changing your plate Knowing the difference between high and low sugar fruits Skip the sugar with alternative sweeteners! Tips for reducing processed foods Do you have to give up chocolate? (Hint: I didn't!) Benefits of tracking what you eat for a few days Why moderation is important Can your sugar intake impact your cycles? Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: [On Air Client Session] FFP 151 | Overcoming Period Pain | The Link Between Digestion & The Menstrual Cycle | Lisa & Stacey Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 051 | The Impact of Sugar Consumption on Fertility and Health | Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food | Angelique Panagos [On-Air Client Session] FFP 148 | The Impact Of Sugar On The Menstrual Cycle | Body Literacy | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Lisa & Anna Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

In today’s FAM Reality Series episode, Maria shares her experience managing painful periods while trying to conceive. Click here for other episodes in the Fertility Awareness Reality Series. Today's episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. You are invited to join us in the Fertility Awareness Mastery program! Master Fertility Awareness, take a deep dive into your cycles and discover the connection between your fertility and your health. Click here to apply now! Topics discussed in today's episode: The connection between dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, and infertility Managing period pain Timing sex for conception What are optimal sperm parameters? How to optimize sex for conception when sperm count or quality is low How important is laying on your back after sex (when trying to conceive)? Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr Rosita Arvigo FFP 067 | Healthy Menstruation | Fertility Awareness | Fertility Massage Therapy | Rachel Eyre 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND FFP 134 | Optimizing Sperm Health | Motility, Morphology & Sperm Count | Why He Needs To Get Tested ASAP | Marc Sklar Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

In today’s FAM Reality Series episode, Georgia shares her experience learning to use fertility awareness for birth control. Click here for other episodes in the Fertility Awareness Reality Series. Today's episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. You are invited to join us in the Fertility Awareness Mastery program! Master Fertility Awareness, take a deep dive into your cycles and discover the connection between your fertility and your health. Click here to apply now! Topics discussed in today's episode: How Georgia managed to avoid pregnancy without hormonal birth control Georgia's experience with irregular bleeding during her cycle Possible causes of abnormal mucus patterns and mid-cycle spotting Interpreting varied basal body temperatures and pinpointing ovulation Using cervical checks to confirm ovulation What does a normal cervical mucus pattern look like? Using fertility awareness to avoid pregnancy Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Friday Pill Reality Series | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program | Fertility Friday Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 127 | What Does a Normal Period Look Like? | How Much Am I Supposed To Bleed During My Period? | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On Air Client Session] FFP 151 | Overcoming Period Pain | The Link Between Digestion & The Menstrual Cycle | Lisa & Stacey Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Today’s episode is the newest installment of the Pill Reality Series. Julia had a stroke as a direct result of taking hormonal birth control. She shares her experience in today’s episode. Click here for other episodes in the Pill Reality Series. Today's episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. You are invited to join us in the Fertility Awareness Mastery program! Master Fertility Awareness, take a deep dive into your cycles, and discover the connection between your fertility and your health. Click here to apply now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Julia's history with hormonal contraceptives, and the events leading up to the stroke The early warning signs and symptoms that Julia was at risk The lengthy recovery process Why in Julia's case, she can never use hormonal birth control again Why so most of us don't consider blood clots and stroke to be a significant risk factor Why women's experiences are often minimized by health professionals The importance of informed choice as it relates to women's health, and birth control in particular Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: Pill Reality Series | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program | Fertility Friday Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: 6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Take The Pill Long Term FFP 203 | The Pill Problem | Ross Pelton FFP 095 | Cervical Cancer & The Pill | Menstrual Suppression | Cervical Dysplasia | Abnormal Pap | No More Periods? The Blessings of the Curse | Dr. Susan Rako FFP 079 | The Top 10 Unexpected Effects of Coming Off The Pill | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 029 | Learning to use Fertility Awareness after Coming Off  of the Pill | Managing PCOS Naturally | Jennifer Neff Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Today’s episode is all about menstrual cups! After nearly 20 years as an avid cup user, I decided to weigh in and share my top tips for using cups successfully. Today's episode is sponsored by my free FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence in charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: The issues associated with conventional pads and tampons from toxins to synthetic fibers The main differences between using menstrual cups vs pads and tampons The environmental impact of disposable menstrual products Benefits of using menstrual cups Why cups are helpful if you have either heavy or light periods How to choose a menstrual cup - size, shape, and firmness How to change your menstrual cup in public bathroom stalls How to minimize and manage leakage How to clean your menstrual cup My top hacks to optimize your use of menstrual cups Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website. Resources mentioned: The Wire Cutter | The Best Menstrual Cup (Review) The Keeper The Diva Cup Me Luna Lunette Thinx Lunapads Cora Tampons Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program | Fertility Friday Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: 7 Things No One Tells You About Menstrual Cups | Fertility Friday FFP 156 | Menstrual Cups & Your Period | An Interview With The Founder of Lunette | Heli Kurjanen FFP 135 | Are Your Menstrual Products Toxic? | The Truth About Conventional Pads & Tampons | Managing Menstruation in Low Resource Settings | Molly Hayward FFP 078 | Lunapads & The Diva Cup | Sustainable, Eco-friendly & Healthy Menstrual Products | Madeleine Shaw & Suzanne Siemens Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Warren is a Licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and is the clinic director at Acupuncture Atlanta. Warren has practiced Chinese medicine for over 20 years in the fields of infertility and chronic disease conditions. He maintains an active clinical practice in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the author of, Your Mitochondria: Key to Health and Longevity, which is based on the latest research on herbal isolates and nutraceuticals, presents approaches for correcting these three factors to reverse age-related diseases. In today’s episode we talk about mitochondria, and the role they play in fertility (and egg quality). Today's episode is sponsored by my free FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence in charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: What are mitochondria, and what is their role in our cells? How do mitochondria produce energy for our cells? How many mitochondria are in different cells of our body, specifically our heart cells, brain cells, and our egg cells How is the structure of the human egg cell unique from every other cell in the body? How many mitochondria are in the human egg cell, and what are the role of mitochondria in female fertility? The Traditional Chinese Medicine concept of essence, and why we derive this essence directly from our mothers What can we do to improve our mitochondria (and in turn improve our egg quality and fertility)? How does the process of oogenesis (egg development) work, and how does that affect our ability to improve egg quality? What do a woman's FSH levels have to do with the quality of her eggs? The incredible difference in the way energy is produced by our mitochondria depending on whether we consume carbohydrates or fat How do different types of exercise impact your mitochondria and your fertility? Nutritional supplements to support your mitochondria Connect with Warren: You can connect with Warren on his website. Resources mentioned: Acupuncture Atlanta | Warren Cargal, L. Ac. Terry Whalls, MD Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information! 

Dr. Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones.  She graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), School of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She was adjunct faculty for many years at NUNM teaching gynecology and advanced endocrinology/fertility and has been the Medical Director for 2 large integrative clinics in Portland. She is also the Medical Director for Precision Analytical, Inc, creators of the DUTCH hormone test. In today’s episode, we talk about how you can use the DUTCH test to help you get to the bottom of your hormonal imbalances. Today's episode is sponsored by my free FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence in charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is the DUTCH test? And how is it different from regular blood hormone testing? Why is the DUTCH test able to provide information, not only about hormone levels, but also information about how your hormones are metabolized in the body? Why it is important to work with a practitioner who specializes in reproductive hormone testing to support you in interpreting this complex test. When is it appropriate for you to have a DUTCH test? Is it necessary for every woman to have? What type of information can be derived from the DUTCH test that you cannot get from a simple blood draw? The challenge of lab ranges—how do you know if your levels are actually normal? Are all naturopathic doctors equipped to support you with DUTCH testing? How would you know if your practitioner is actually qualified to support you with this? How can you find a practitioner who is specialized in hormone testing, reproductive hormones, and/or sex hormone imbalances? Can the DUTCH hormone test support women who have recently come off hormonal birth control? Is testing always necessary? Is it possible to get support without having such a complex and detailed hormone test? Understanding the difference between the role of conventionally trained medical doctors and functional practitioners who specialize in hormonal health How can detailed hormone testing support women with PCOS specifically? Where do you start if your DUTCH test shows that you have several different hormonal challenges? Connect with Dr. Jones: You can connect with Dr. Jones on her website, and on Instagram and Twitter! Resources mentioned: Dr. Carrie Jones, ND | Website DUTCH Test | Advanced Hormone Testing Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 214 | Hormone Testing | The DUTCH Test |  Diana Walley | Kristen Burkett FFP 053 | The Effect of Light on the Menstrual Cycle and Fertility | Sleeping in Darkness to Regulate Menstruation | Natural Family Planning | Joy DeFelice FFP 099 | HPA Axis Dysregulation, Adrenal Fatigue & Fertility | Stress Management | Kelsey Kinney (Marksteiner) RD Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!  

Diana and Kristen are Master Nutrition Therapists who are board certified in Holistic Nutrition by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP). In today’s episode, we talk about how to utilize the DUTCH test to identify hormone imbalances. You'll also appreciate Friday's episode with Dr. Carrie Jones, where we delve deeply into the importance of working with a trained practitioner to help you interpret this complex hormone test. Today's episode is sponsored by my free FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence in charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is the relationship between stress and reproductive hormone production? The specific challenges women face with respect to stress management Why does stress impact the body differently as we get older? Stress, the adrenal glands, and cortisol Adrenal fatigue vs HPA axis disregulation (your hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal axis) The connection between the stress response and our sex hormones What is the DUTCH test? And how is it different to regular (blood) hormonal testings? Why is testing the urine (as is done in DUTCH testing) more helpful for hormonal testing? When is it appropriate for a woman to have this test done? How hormone testing can provide valuable information that can empower you to make informed choices about your hormone health What can you do to improve your hormone balance when you aren't in a financial position to pay for DUTCH testing How much exercise is too much? Connect with Diana & Kristen: You can connect with Diana & Kristen on their website. Resources mentioned: Restore For You | Diana & Kristen DUTCH Test | Advanced Hormone Testing Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 215 | Understanding the DUTCH Hormone Test | Dr. Carrie Jones, ND FFP 197 | The Mind-Body Connection to Fertility | Amira Posner FFP 099 | HPA Axis Dysregulation, Adrenal Fatigue & Fertility | Stress Management | Kelsey Kinney (Marksteiner) RD FFP 097 | Managing the Stress of Infertility | The Physiology of Stress | Meditation & Guided Visualization | Hypnotherapy | Mind + Body Stress Reduction | Helen Adrienne Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!  

Today I am sharing 8 tips for surviving fertility challenges. These are themes that frequently come up in my client work, and have come up in podcast interviews over the years. Today's episode is sponsored by my free FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence in charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: The importance of seeking professional support from a team of practitioners who specialize in the challenges you are facing Why you would benefit from support from both a medical doctor, a fertility specialist, and a functional practitioner Don't forget to have your male partner fully evaluated, given that 40-50% of the time, fertility challenges are related to male factor infertility The difference between infertility and a delay in conception The role of charting your menstrual cycles for both identifying your fertile window, and identifying any possible menstrual cycle issues The important role of cervical mucus in identifying your fertile window Utilizing your menstrual cycle as a diagnostic tool The role of stress in the menstrual cycle Why it's important to have sex for fun (outside of your fertile window) Surround yourself with women who are also facing similar fertility challenges Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her website, and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 149 | The Truth About Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 097 | Managing the Stress of Infertility | The Physiology of Stress | Meditation & Guided Visualization | Hypnotherapy | Mind + Body Stress Reduction | Helen Adrienne FFP 099 | HPA Axis Dysregulation, Adrenal Fatigue & Fertility | Stress Management | Kelsey Kinney (Marksteiner) RD FFP 096 | Deconstructing Your Infertility Diagnosis | Poor Ovarian Reserve | Practical Ways of Managing Stress | Traditional Chinese Medicine | Mary Wong Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!  

Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride is a medical doctor who graduated in Russia, and after practising for five years as a Neurologist and three years as a Neurosurgeon she started a family and moved to the UK, where she got her second postgraduate degree in Human Nutrition. She is well known for developing a concept of GAPS (Gut And Psychology Syndrome), which she described in her book Gut And Psychology Syndrome - Natural Treatment for Autism. If you haven’t heard episode 66, make sure to take a listen to our first interview together all about the GAPS diet. In today’s episode, we’re talking about Dr. Natasha’s new book Vegetarianism Explained. Today's episode is sponsored by my free FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence in charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: What type of scientific research has been done on vegetarian and vegan diets? What is the difference between the way the body handles plant and animal foods? What is the difference between herbivorous animals and omnivorous animals? How is animal protein and fat digested in the body? The basic composition of the human body Do meat and fat cause cancer and heart disease? What is the role of animal foods in the body? What is the role of plant foods in the body? Is veganism a diet or a form of fasting? The moral, political, and ideological reasons for vegan and vegetarian diets An alternative to factory farms and animal cruelty The devastating environmental impact of big commercial agriculture What does commercial agriculture do to the soil? The link between diet and strengthening the immune system Connect with Dr. Natasha: You can connect with Dr. Natasha on her website! and the GAPS diet website! Resources mentioned: Vegetarianism Explained: Making an Informed Decision Vegetarianism Explained | Website Savory Institute Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 066 | Gut Health and Fertility | Preconception Nutrition | GAPS Diet | Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

  Amy is a certified health coach who specializes in working with women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). She is the author of Healing PCOS, and she works with women who are frustrated and have lost all hope when the only solution their doctors offer is to lose weight, take a pill, and live with their symptoms. Amy founded PCOS Diva to offer women tools to help gain control of their PCOS and regain their fertility, femininity, health, and happiness, and she has developed a proven protocol of supplements, diet, and lifestyle programs to support women to heal their PCOS. In case you haven’t heard Amy’s first appearance on the podcast, click here to have a listen. In today’s episode, we talk about overcoming PCOS naturally, and the importance of advocating for the support you need.. Today's episode is sponsored by my free FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!   Topics discussed in today's episode: What is PCOS, and what are the most common symptoms? What is a PCOS diva? The importance of advocating for yourself to get the care and support you need The importance of believing that you can be healthy and recover from PCOS The connection between PCOS, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial cancer Why PCOS is not simply a condition of the "ovaries" 21 days to managing your PCOS symptoms Movement for PCOS Dealing with a PCOS diagnosis The role of supplementation in healing PCOS Connect with Amy: You can connect with Amy on her website, and on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter! Resources mentioned: Healing PCOS book by Amy Medling Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 022 | What is PCOS? | Healing PCOS Naturally | PCOS Diva Amy Medling PCOS Series | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!  

Jane is the Director of FertilityUK – a national fertility awareness service which provides factual information and support for general health education, planning and avoiding pregnancy using a combination of fertility indicators. FertilityUK also offers training for health professionals in the UK and internationally. Jane has authored several books including The Complete Guide to Fertility Awareness. In today’s episode, we talk about Fertility Awareness and get into the role of fertility awareness educators in supporting women to chart their cycles. This episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. The next session begins next week! You are invited to join us in the Fertility Awareness Mastery program! You'll have an opportunity to master Fertility Awareness, take a deep dive into your cycles, gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here to apply now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Does the fertility awareness method work effectively as birth control? What factors impact the effectiveness of fertility awareness as a method of birth control? Why certain methods of fertility awareness are more effective for certain women The benefits of utilizing several fertile signs (i.e. cervical mucus, basal body temperature, and cervical position) When using a fertility monitor can be beneficial for women along with the additional signs in fertility awareness charting How can women derive the highest effectiveness from the fertility awareness method? How can apps be used to help women chart their cycles and use fertility awareness for birth control? The impact of stress on the menstrual cycle, and how it impacts your use of the fertility awareness method What you need to know before you start teaching fertility awareness Connect with Jane: You can connect with Jane on her Website. Resources mentioned: The Complete Guide To Fertility Awareness | Jane Knight Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Today’s episode is the newest installment of the Pill Reality Series. Malissa shares her experience with Depo Provera. This episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. The next session begins next week! You are invited to join us in the Fertility Awareness Mastery program! You'll have an opportunity to master Fertility Awareness, take a deep dive into your cycles, gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here to apply now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What drew Malissa to the contraceptive injection (the shot) in the first place What side effects did Malissa experience while taking the shot? How did the shot affect Malissa's libido? The ins and outs of negotiating the switch to a non-hormonal birth control method with your partner How long did it take for Malissa's period to come back? What was Malissa's previous history with hormonal birth control? Why your cycle is important even if you never want to have children? Why loss of libido (as a side effect of hormonal birth control) is a really big deal Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Awareness Mastery group program Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: Pill Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday FFP 175 |  Dangers of Depo | Side Effects of Injectable Birth Control | Traci Johnstone On-Air Client Sessions | Fertility Awareness Reality Series Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

In today’s FAM Reality Series episode, Michelle shares her experience transitioning off hormonal contraceptives, in favour of the fertility awareness method. Today's episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online. Today's episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. The next session begins in July 2018! You are invited to join us in the Fertility Awareness Mastery program! You'll have an opportunity to master Fertility Awareness, take a deep dive into your cycles, gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here to apply now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Transitioning from hormonal contraceptives to the fertility awareness method How to draw the coverline/baseline on your menstrual cycle chart Getting an accurate basal body temperature Cervical position charting What factors impact cervical mucus production? How to manage the fertile window Using fertility awareness confidently to prevent pregnancy Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: On-Air Client Sessions | Fertility Awareness Reality Series Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Steamy Chick | Vaginal Steam Facilitator Certification This episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online and begin offering this service that is quickly growing in demand as women revive this advanced form of women's health. Head over to steamychick.com and click certification for more information. Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

In today’s episode, you get a sneak peek into what I am doing to prepare my body for pregnancy. Spoiler alert…I’m not pregnant! And I’m not currently trying to get pregnant, but there is a possibility that I will want to have another baby in the distant future, and there are several things that I am actively doing to prepare my body for pregnancy at this very moment. Today's episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online. Today's episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. The next session begins in July 2018! You are invited to join us in the Fertility Awareness Mastery program! You'll have an opportunity to master Fertility Awareness, take a deep dive into your cycles, gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here to apply now! Topics discussed in today's episode: The importance of food based nutrition, and taking time to replenish nutrients when preparing for pregnancy Incorporating fertility boosting foods including healthy fats, and organ meats Supporting gut health by eating fermented foods and consuming bone broth The role of fertility awareness (as a form of non-hormonal birth control) in preserving fertility and preparing for pregnancy The impact of pregnancy and breastfeeding on your nutrient stores Child spacing as pregnancy preparation The role of sleep to balance hormones Ensuring your partner is preparing for pregnancy also Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 009 | Sacred Fertility Foods | The key to having healthy babies and a healthy pregnancy | Sally Fallon-Morell FFP 172 |  Nourishing Fats | Why You Need Animal Fats For Fertility & Pregnancy | Sally Fallon Morell FFP 188 | Real Food For Pregnancy | Optimizing vegetarian & vegan diets for pregnancy | Lily Nichols FFP 133 | Preparing for Pregnancy and Childbirth Naturally | Mama Natural | Genevieve Howland Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Steamy Chick | Vaginal Steam Facilitator Certification This episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online and begin offering this service that is quickly growing in demand as women revive this advanced form of women's health. Head over to steamychick.com and click certification for more information. Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

In today’s FAM Reality Series episode, Heather shares her experience with hormonal contraceptives, painful periods, and why she decided to transition to fertility awareness. Today's episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online. Today's episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. The next session begins in July 2018! You are invited to join us in the Fertility Awareness Mastery program! You'll have an opportunity to master Fertility Awareness, take a deep dive into your cycles, gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here to apply now! Topics discussed in today's episode: Heather takes us through her history of hormonal birth control use Managing period pain How is endometriosis diagnosed? Monitoring cervical health through cervical mucus observations Interpreting temperatures on the menstrual cycle chart Timing sex for pregnancy Identifying ovulation on the menstrual cycle chart Cervical position charting Utilizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 202 | Vaginal Steaming for Period Problems | Steamy Chick | Keli Garza FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND FFP 173 | Reclaiming Menstruation | The Wisdom and Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Lara Owen On-Air Client Sessions | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Steamy Chick | Vaginal Steam Facilitator Certification This episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online and begin offering this service that is quickly growing in demand as women revive this advanced form of women's health. Head over to steamychick.com and click certification for more information. Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

In today’s Pill Reality Series episode, Allie shares her experience using the Mirena IUD. Today's episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online. Today's episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. The next session begins in July 2018! You are invited to join us in the Fertility Awareness Mastery program! You'll have an opportunity to master Fertility Awareness, take a deep dive into your cycles, gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here to apply now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What side effects did Allie experience while using the Mirena IUD Anxiety, sleep disturbances, and other neurological symptoms How long it took for Allie's symptoms to go away after having her IUD removed Why Allie's doctor did not consider that the IUD could be causing her symptoms Transitioning from using IUDs to using fertility awareness for birth control How does the IUD prevent pregnancy? Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: Pill Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday FFP 161 | Are IUDs Safer Than The Pill? | Hormonal IUDs vs Copper IUDs | Dr. Steve Gangemi FFP 021 | What Hormonal Contraceptives Really do to Women | Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg-Spall FFP 202 | Vaginal Steaming for Period Problems | Steamy Chick | Keli Garza FFP 073 | Copper Toxicity, IUDs and the Birth Control Pill | Julie Casper Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Steamy Chick | Vaginal Steam Facilitator Certification This episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online and begin offering this service that is quickly growing in demand as women revive this advanced form of women's health. Head over to steamychick.com and click certification for more information. Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Today I am delving into the topic of charting apps in a special solo episode. There are hundreds of various period tracker and fertility awareness charting apps that allow you to input your data. Most (if not all) of these apps have settings that predict when you ovulate and tell you when your period comes. In today’s episode, I share the top 10 issues that arise when using charting apps that predict ovulation, as well as my top tips for choosing which charting app to use! Today's episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online. Today's episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. The next session begins in July 2018! You are invited to join us in the Fertility Awareness Mastery program! You'll have an opportunity to master Fertility Awareness, take a deep dive into your cycles, gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here to apply now! Topics discussed in today's episode: The difference between FAM and the rhythm method Do charting apps cause confusion? Should you use apps as birth control or as a tool for data entry? Has your charting app been tested scientifically for efficacy? Why most apps overestimate your fertile window to achieve higher effectiveness How frequently do apps estimate your fertile window incorrectly? What you need to know about using charting apps How to choose a charting app Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on his Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday FFP 063 | Lady Comp & Daysy – Using Tech with Fertility Awareness | Holly Grigg-Spall Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Steamy Chick | Vaginal Steam Facilitator Certification This episode is sponsored by Steamy Chick. Learn the ancient practice of vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cycle health and fertility. Become a Vaginal Steam Facilitator for only $194 online and begin offering this service that is quickly growing in demand as women revive this advanced form of women's health. Head over to steamychick.com and click certification for more information. Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!  

Ross, also known as the Natural Pharmacist, is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist. He received his Ph.D. in Psychology and holistic health. He has written  10 books including “The Pill Problem: How to protect your health from the side effects of oral contraceptives” and “The Nutritional Cost of Prescription Drugs”, and in 1999, he was named one of the Top 50 Most Influential Pharmacists in the U.S. by American Druggist magazine for my educational work in natural medicine. In today’s show we talk about his book “The Pill Problem,” and the different side effects that are associated with hormonal contraceptives. Today's episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. The next session begins in July 2018! You are invited to join us in the Fertility Awareness Mastery program! You'll have an opportunity to master Fertility Awareness, take a deep dive into your cycles, gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here to apply now! Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: Why the pill causes more nutrient deficiencies compared to all other drugs How the changes your physiology and pheromone production The relationship between the pill and deficiencies in B vitamins (such as folate, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12) in particular Why every woman taking the pill (or other hormonal contraceptives) should take a good multivitamin to counter some degree of nutrient depletion The connection between the pill, nutrient deficiencies, and depression The relationship between the pill and sleep problems What is the most common reason women stop taking the pill? What about women who report that they experienced no side effects while on the pill? Why the pill increases your chances of developing a yeast infection The cumulative effect of nutrient depletion over time How does the pill contribute to the increased risk of blood clots and stroke? Are doctors aware of the most common side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives? Does the pill reduce your risk of developing cancer? Connect with Ross: You can connect with Ross on his Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: The Nutritional Cost of Prescription Drugs book by Ross Pelton The Pill Problem book by Ross Pelton The Pill Problem Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook by Ross Pelton The Smart Women's Choice Natural Pharmacist Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 182 | Depression, Weight Gain & Mood Disorders | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control | Lisa & Lorena FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND FFP 146 | Anxiety, Depression & Low Libido | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control | LeAnna & Samantha FFP 054 | The MTHFR Gene Mutation and Fertility | Recurrent Miscarriage, Nutrient Deficiencies, and Folic Acid | Diane Keddy Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Keli is the founder of Steamy Chick--the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. Keli began to work with her customers to research their results with vaginal steaming. Having recorded over seven hundred case studies, Keli holds the only known research database on vaginal steaming. Learning from her customer's experiences she developed unique vaginal steam treatment protocols for different conditions becoming a skillful practitioner able to treat a wide array of women's health concerns. Based on her practice Keli is now founding a new field of women's medicine called Peristeam Hydrotherapy—the use of vaginal steaming for menstrual and reproductive health. She has certified over one hundred practitioners worldwide through her Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute and is conducting clinical studies which will help to establish vaginal steaming as an evidence-based medical science. In today’s episode, we talk all about vaginal steaming and the role it can play in healthy periods! My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: What is vaginal steaming, and why do women use it? Vaginal steaming within the Korean community (Korean spas) Why Keli started making vaginal steam spas for the masses What are the benefits of vaginal steaming? Using vaginal steaming to improve menstrual cramps, abnormal bleeding, spotting, and a variety of common menstrual conditions (including bacterial vaginosis) The use of vaginal steaming throughout the world (more than 40 countries worldwide) The history of vaginal steaming The use of vaginal steaming for postpartum healing The power of steam for cleaning, cleansing, and improving blood flow Connect with Keli: You can connect with Keli on her Website, on Facebook, and on Instagram. Resources mentioned: Steamy Chick | User Guide Peristeam Hydrotherapy Vaginal Steam Directory Professional Courses Gwyneth Paltrow advises women to 'steam-clean' their vaginas Gwyneth Paltrow scorned for suggesting women steam-clean their vaginas Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr. Rosita Arvigo FFP 050 | Journeys in Healing | Arvigo® Therapy for Fertility and Pregnancy | Donna Zubrod & Diane MacDonald FFP 201 | Pelvic Floor Alchemy | Isa Herrera FFP 053 | The Effect of Light on the Menstrual Cycle and Fertility | Sleeping in Darkness to Regulate Menstruation | Natural Family Planning | Joy DeFelice FFP 068 | Sleep your way to a Healthy Menstrual Cycle | The Connection Between Sleep and Fertility | Shawn Stevenson Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Isa is a leading authority in the field of integrative pelvic health and has successfully treated thousands of women suffering from incontinence, prolapse, and sexual dysfunction. She’s the creator of pelvicpainrelief.com. Her goal is to empower women to achieve lifelong pelvic health and wellness. In her new book, Female Pelvic Alchemy, Isa shares her secrets about the right way to Kegel, how to perform your own self-exams and massages, how to strengthen your core, and how to reconnect to your orgasms. In today’s episode, we talk about how to keep your pelvic floor muscles healthy! My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: Why 1 out of every 3 women has an issue with her pelvic floor, but will likely not be diagnosed What are the 5 functions of the pelvic floor muscles? What kegals exercises are, and why you probably shouldn't be doing them What is the right way to do kegal exercises? Should you consider pelvic floor physiotherapy after birth? The role of vaginal massage in healing your pelvic floor muscles Pelvic floor physiotherapy for painful sex How can pelvic floor physiotherapy help you to have better sex, and stronger orgasms? What is prolapse, and why does it happen? Connect with Isa: You can connect with Isa on her Website, on Facebook, via email, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Female Pelvic Alchemy by Isa Herrera Ending Pain in Pregnancy book by Isa Herrera Ending Female Pain book by Isa Herrera Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 159 | Vulvodynia | Pain with Sex (Intercourse) | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control | Lisa & Madeline FFP 101 | Pelvic Pain and Inflammation | Functional Nutrition | Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy | Jessica Drummond FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 027 | The Impact of Sexual Abuse on Fertility and Infertility | Part 2 | Dr. Erica Berman FFP 026 |  Myths and Facts About Sexual Assault | The Impact of Sexual Abuse on Fertility and Infertility Part 1 | Erin Martin Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Today I’m thrilled to be celebrating the 200th episode of the Fertility Friday Podcast! I’m sharing a special solo episode all about using fertility awareness as your primary birth control method. After using fertility awareness to avoid pregnancy for the past 17 years (except for the two specific occasions when I was actively trying to conceive), I definitely have a few things to share about the topic! The most important being that it is possible to use fertility awareness effectively to avoid pregnancy naturally. No hormones required! My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: Using Fertility Awareness for birth control Chart every day! Master your cervical mucus Master your basal body temperature Always do a cross-check Know the difference between a fertile day and infertile day Know how to check your cervical position Know what to do when in doubt Know when to use the count of 3 Know where you are on the intention scale Getting your partner on board Know that your friends, family and health care practitioners may not support your decision to use Fertility Awareness Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, via email, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: The Keeper The Divacup Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Sara is a fertility law lawyer based in Toronto, with clients throughout Canada and beyond. She is the founder of Fertility Law Canada and a partner at D2Law LLP where her practice is exclusively devoted to fertility law.  She approaches fertility law with the compassion, empathy and the respect it deserves. Sara regularly acts on behalf of intended parents, surrogate mothers, egg donors, sperm donors, embryo donors, and other people involved with reproductive technologies. She is also an adjunct professor of law at Osgoode Hall Law School where she teaches reproductive law. Sara is an advocate for all parties involved in third party reproductive technology- loves what she does and it shows! In today’s show, we talk about Fertility Law and the legal implications of assisted reproductive technologies. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: At what point is it necessary to seek legal support? How does the law restrict the use of frozen embryos if a couple separates after the embryos were made? What are the laws around surrogacy? What is the difference between traditional surrogacy and gestational surrogacy? What are the laws regarding egg, embryo, and sperm donation? Preventing consanguinity (too many offspring from the same donor) Canadian law around sperm donation (and why it has led to a sperm shortage in Canada) Regulations about egg, sperm, and embryo donation around the world Open versus anonymous donation Connect with Sara: You can connect with Sara on her Website, on Facebook, via email, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Fertility Law Canada | Sara Cohen Oprah Winfrey Show - When Dad is a Sperm Donor Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 011 | Age-Related Fertility Decline | Using Reproductive Technologies | IVF IUI & IVM | Dr. Melanie McDowall FFP 109 | The Reality of Aging & Fertility | IVF & Assisted Reproductive Technology | The Future of Fertility Treatments | Dr. Marjorie Dixon FFP 196 | Egg Donation | Infertility | The World Egg Bank | Diana Thomas Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Angelique is a writer, foodie and health crusader with an immense passion for the healing power of food. Angelique is a nutritional therapist, with her own successful West End practice specializing in female health, stress, and digestion and is also the author of The Balance Plan, which is a diet and lifestyle approach to balancing hormones. In today’s show, we talk about the importance of real food, eating to support gut health, sleep, and how these changes positively impact hormonal health! My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: Practical ways to reduce sugar consumption Maintaining a balance of protein, fat and carbohydrates in the diet Finding ways to incorporate more fat in the diet Why do we need fat and how does fat impact hormonal health? Food as nourishment for your body instead of entertainment How to balance your blood sugar when you don't eat animal protein Using your cycle as a guide to identify if your diet is providing the nutrients you need The important role of sleep in regulating hunger and food cravings The six pillars of optimal hormone health Connect with Angelique: You can connect with Angelique on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: The Balance Plan: Six Steps to Optimize Your Hormone Health (book) | Angelique Panagos Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 051 | The Impact of Sugar Consumption on Fertility and Health | Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food | Angelique Panagos Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Diana is the Founder and CEO of The World Egg Bank. After successfully becoming pregnant, fertility specialists began approaching Diana asking for her help in finding egg donors for their own patients. She quickly discovered that there was a desperate need for a company that understood empowering recipients with information about egg donors, and the emotional sensitivity to navigate through the process of involving another person in their reproduction life. Through her own personal experience, she created a company that catered to the personal needs of intended parents as well as brought the best quality of care to the egg donors. For over 20 years, Diana’s egg donor agency has matched thousands of donors and couples nationwide and internationally. In today’s episode, Diana shares her experience with infertility, and why it drove her to create The World Egg Bank to support women and families experiencing fertility challenges. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! The Fertility Friday Podcast is supported by the Women’s Monthly Kit by DAO labs Head over to mydaolabs.com and use the code FERTILITY to receive 20% off your first purchase. Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: Diana's 15 year infertility journey, and how egg donation allowed her to conceive all 3 of her children A comparison between egg donation as it is now, to what it was like 20 years ago How to know if egg donation is right for you Why the age of the egg donor is more important when it comes to success rates The parallels between egg donation and adoption The difference between open and closed donation Should you tell your child the truth about their conception (if they were conceived via a donor egg)? How are egg donors selected? Are there restrictions for donors? The importance of egg quality when seeking egg donation Connect with Diana: You can connect with Diana on her Website, on Facebook and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: American Society for Reproductive Medicine Resurrection Year by Sheridan Voysey Donor Egg Bank USA Fertility Friday Programs Women's Monthly Kit | DAO Labs Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 011 | Age-Related Fertility Decline | Using Reproductive Technologies | IVF IUI & IVM | Dr. Melanie McDowall FFP 074 | Resurrection Year | Maintaining Hope Through Infertility | Sheridan Voysey FFP 088 | IVF Using Donor Eggs | Egg Donation | Infertility | Donor Egg Bank USA | Heidi Hayes FFP 109 | The Reality of Aging & Fertility | IVF & Assisted Reproductive Technology | The Future of Fertility Treatments | Dr. Marjorie Dixon FFP 160 | Clomid, Letrozole & IUI | How Effective Are Infertility Treatments? | IVF | Lisa | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: DAO Labs | Women's Monthly Kit This episode is sponsored by the Women's Monthly Kit by DAO Labs. Herbal medicine is an integral part of Chinese medicine. Herbs have been used for centuries for a variety of treatments and needs and remain incredibly popular today. DAO Labs is on a path to making Chinese herbal medicine more approachable, convenient and tasty. Revitalize and harmonize your cycle with two ancient herbal formulas with a modern twist. Click here for more information. Don't forget to use code: FERTILITY at check out for 20% off your first order. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!    

Dr. Duane, a board-certified family physician, is co-founder and Executive Director of FACTS – the Fertility Appreciation Collaborative to Teach the Science, an organization dedicated to educating healthcare professionals and students about the scientifically valid natural or fertility awareness-based methods of family planning. She also serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Georgetown University, where she directs an introductory course on natural methods of family planning. In today’s episode, we talk about the effectiveness of Fertility Awareness-Based Methods and dispel some of the most common myths about using this method as your primary method of birth control. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! The Fertility Friday Podcast is supported by the Women’s Monthly Kit by DAO labs Head over to mydaolabs.com and use the code FERTILITY to receive 20% off your first purchase. Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access.   Topics discussed in today's episode: Why medical professionals are typically not educated about fertility awareness based methods What are the biggest obstacles that prevent doctors from learning about and promoting fertility awareness based methods? Do fertility awareness based methods have a religious background? The Catholic connection to fertility awareness based methods What is the difference between Natural Family Planning (NFP) and Fertility Awareness (FAM)? How are some of the religious based teaching organizations different from secular organizations that teach fertility awareness? Are fertility awareness based methods too "difficult" for women to learn? Utilizing your menstrual cycle as a vital sign The difference between pill bleeds and a real menstrual period Why giving teenage girls hormonal contraceptives at a young age is problematic The side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives Recognizing the menstrual cycle as a normal and healthy part of being a woman The challenge in educating established medical professionals The importance of sharing the science about fertility awareness based methods Connect with Dr. Duane: You can connect with Dr. Duane on the FACTS Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: FACTS about Fertility | Dr. Marguerite Duane 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program Women's Monthly Kit | DAO Labs Justisse College Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 123 | Fertility Awareness Training for Physicians & Health Professionals | What Your Doctor Needs to Know About Fertility Awareness | Dr. Marguerite Duane FFP 104 | Birth Control Pills From Your Doctor’s Perspective | Why Your Physician isn’t Looking at the Root Cause | Alternative Medicine for Women | Dr. Miranda Naylor FFP 067 | Healthy Menstruation | Fertility Awareness | Fertility Massage Therapy | Rachel Eyre Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: DAO Labs | Women's Monthly Kit This episode is sponsored by the Women's Monthly Kit by DAO Labs. Herbal medicine is an integral part of Chinese medicine. Herbs have been used for centuries for a variety of treatments and needs and remain incredibly popular today. DAO Labs is on a path to making Chinese herbal medicine more approachable, convenient and tasty. Revitalize and harmonize your cycle with two ancient herbal formulas with a modern twist. Click here for more information. Don't forget to use code: FERTILITY at check out for 20% off your first order. Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

In today’s on-air client session Shannon and I talk about using fertility awareness for birth control effectively and confidently! This episode is brought to you by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program. The next session begins in April 2018. Click here to apply The Fertility Friday Podcast is supported by the Women’s Monthly Kit by DAO labs Head over to mydaolabs.com and use the code FERTILITY to receive 20% off your first purchase. Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: The importance of listening to your intuition Can your menstrual cycles connect you to your body? Which days of your cycle are fertile and infertile? Using fertility awareness for birth control Identifying pre-ovulatory infertile days How to identify your fertile window? How to make fertility awareness work for you The importance of waiting until you are ready (and confident) before going unprotected Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program Women's Monthly Kit | DAO Labs Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: DAO Labs | Women's Monthly Kit This episode is sponsored by the Women's Monthly Kit by DAO Labs. Herbal medicine is an integral part of Chinese medicine. Herbs have been used for centuries for a variety of treatments and needs and remain incredibly popular today. DAO Labs is on a path to making Chinese herbal medicine more approachable, convenient and tasty. Revitalize and harmonize your cycle with two ancient herbal formulas with a modern twist. Click here for more information. Don't forget to use code: FERTILITY at check out for 20% off your first order. Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Eric’s fascination with Chinese medicine started over 30 years ago, when he ventured to China to teach English. His passion eventually translated into an unusual career in what he calls “academic medicine.” Before earning a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of North Carolina (2005), Eric spent five years earning a Bachelor’s of Medicine from the renowned Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (from 1995 – 2000), and attended Princeton for his undergraduate studies. Through his research, Eric has had the opportunity to both train with and interview leading doctors of Chinese medicine across China, and he is currently a professor of anthropology at Appalachian State University. In today’s episode we talk about the application of Chinese medicine on Menstrual cycle issues. This episode is brought to you by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program. The next session begins in April 2018. Click here to apply The Fertility Friday Podcast is supported by the Women’s Monthly Kit by DAO labs Head over to mydaolabs.com and use the code FERTILITY to receive 20% off your first purchase. Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: How does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) differ from Western Medicine? How do the TCM concepts of hot and cold, and deficiency and excess relate to the menstrual cycle? The benefits of eating a balance of raw and cooked food The relationship between leftovers and digestive issues The application of Chinese Medicine for common menstrual cycle issues What is Chi and how does it relate to the menstrual cycle? The impact of hormonal birth control and ovarian health When should you seek professional support? Herbal medicine for the menstrual cycle Connect with Eric: You can connect with Eric on his Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Ovarian reserve assessment in users of oral contraception seeking fertility advice on their reproductive lifespan | PubMed Women's Monthly Kit | DAO Labs 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 096 | Deconstructing Your Infertility Diagnosis | Poor Ovarian Reserve | Practical Ways of Managing Stress | Traditional Chinese Medicine | Mary Wong FFP 062 | Acupuncture for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Health | Jani White FFP 041 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Dr. Maureen Rozenn Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: DAO Labs | Women's Monthly Kit This episode is sponsored by the Women's Monthly Kit by DAO Labs. Herbal medicine is an integral part of Chinese medicine. Herbs have been used for centuries for a variety of treatments and needs and remain incredibly popular today. DAO Labs is on a path to making Chinese herbal medicine more approachable, convenient and tasty. Revitalize and harmonize your cycle with two ancient herbal formulas with a modern twist. Click here for more information. Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

In today’s episode, I focus on cervical health. One of the themes that have come up in my client work is the importance of paying attention to cervical health. I have supported countless clients to identify underlying infections and abnormal cervical cells through charting. In this episode, I share what to look for and how to know if you should be concerned about your cervix. This episode is brought to you by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program. The next session begins in April 2018. Click here to apply Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: How to tell if your cervical mucus is "normal" What is the difference between peak and non-peak mucus? Why the term "watery" can be problematic for describing cervical mucus What to do if your cervical mucus is gummy and/or yellow The link between folate deficiency and abnormal cervical cells HPV, folate deficiency, and hormonal birth control The role of diet and nutrition in building the immune system and supporting cervical health When to seek support from a doctor to rule out a possible infection or STI The importance of charting throughout your whole cycle to monitor for cervical health The role of probiotics in maintaining gut health and a favorable vaginal flora Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Folic acid and vitamin deficiency caused by oral contraceptives Cervical cancer and hormonal contraceptives: collaborative reanalysis of individual data for 16,573 women with cervical cancer and 35,509 women without cervical cancer from 24 epidemiological studies 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!    

In today’s on-air client session Lindsey and I talk about using fertility awareness for birth control. We also touch on the impact that thyroid disorders and underlying infections can have on the menstrual cycle. This episode is brought to you by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program. The next session begins in April 2018. Click here to apply Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: The importance of checking for mucus throughout your cycle How to identify ovulation on the menstrual cycle chart How do viral infections affect Lindsey's menstrual cycle chart? Possible causes for a low temperature rise What is estrogen dominance? Confirming ovulation with temperature, mucus and cervical position Using fertility awareness for birth control Is menstruation fertile? Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Kindara Charting App Justisse Charting App 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!    

Robin is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and a member of the American Board of Drugless Practitioners. After coaching hundreds of patients with Chronic Lyme Disease, Autoimmune Disease, and Depression through her nutrition protocol, Robin launched Chronic Lyme Nutrition, a therapeutic nutrition protocol that teaches Chronic Lyme patients how to eat to reduce inflammation and depression, increase energy and strengthen the immune system. In today’s show, we talk about Lyme disease and the impact it can have on your health and fertility. This episode is brought to you by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program. The next session begins in April 2018. Click here to apply Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access.   Topics discussed in today's episode: What is Lyme disease, and what are the common symptoms? Can you ever completely eradicate Lyme disease from your body? What are the most common symptoms associated with Lyme disease? What are the co-infections that often accompany Lyme disease? How does Lyme disease affect your immune system? What are the most accurate ways to test for Lyme disease and the related co-infections? The Western Blot vs DNA Connexions tests to identify Lyme disease What should you ask your doctor if you want to know if you have Lyme disease? How is Lyme disease treated? How long does it typically take to treat Lyme disease? Why you want to find a Lyme literate doctor to support you if you think you may have Lyme How can Lyme impact your fertility? Connect with Robin: You can connect with Robin on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: DNA Connexions Chronic Lyme Nutrition Better Health Guy Blogcasts - Effective Treatment of Lyme Disease with Dr. Lee Cowden, MD Take Back Your Health 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 167 | SIBO and Gut Health | Dr. Allison Siebecker ND FFP 166 | SIBO, IBS, and Fertility | The Healthy Gut | Rebecca Coomes Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Excited to have Lily back on the show for her record 6th appearance. Lily is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Lily’s second book, Real Food for Pregnancy, outlines the problems with current prenatal nutrition guidelines and provides the evidence—920 citations and counting—that supports a real food diet to optimize maternal and fetal health. You’ll want to take a listen to our previous episodes together, and you’ll find a complete list below! In today’s show, we talk about how to optimize pregnancy nutrition to give your baby the best possible start in life. This episode is brought to you by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program. The next session begins in April 2018. Click here to apply Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: The difference between adequate and optimal prenatal nutrition Why food is fundamental to pregnancy Why choline is just as essential as folate for fetal development How do your dietary requirements change during pregnancy? Why preconception nutrition is just as important as your nutrition during pregnancy How much do your micro-nutrient needs increase compared to your caloric needs during pregnancy? What is the difference between micro and macro-nutrients and how can you ensure you're getting enough? How much more protein do you require during pregnancy? What foods should you incorporate during pregnancy to ensure you're getting optimal nutrition? Is it possible to meet your nutritional requirements during pregnancy without incorporating animal foods? Is a vegan and/or vegetarian diet optimal for pregnancy and lactation? What can you do to optimize a vegetarian diet for pregnancy? The implications of a plant based diet for pregnancy and lactation Connect with Lily: You can connect with Lily on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Real Food for Pregnancy (book) by Lily Nichols Real Food for Gestational Diabetes (book) by Lily Nichols Weston A. Price Foundation 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 016 | Real Food for Gestational Diabetes | Pre-conception & Pregnancy Nutrition | Lily Nichols FFP 025 | How Much Should Women Exercise During Pregnancy? | The Good, The Bad and the Uncomfortable | Lily Nichols FFP 103 | Real Food for PCOS | PCOS, Insulin Resistance & Diabetes | Managing PCOS Naturally with Diet |  Balancing Blood Sugar | Lily Nichols FFP 126 | Does Your Diet Impact Your Breastmilk? | Eating for Two: How to Produce the Most Nutritious Breastmilk | Managing the Postpartum Period | What Breastfeeding is Really Like | Lily Nichols FFP 155 | The Impact of Under-Eating on Your Fertility & Your Cycles | Lily Nichols FFP 172 |  Nourishing Fats | Why You Need Animal Fats For Fertility & Pregnancy | Sally Fallon Morell Fertility Awareness Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!  

In today’s on-air client session Karen and I talk about the transition phase after coming off the pill, and the importance of planning ahead for pregnancy. This episode is brought to you by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program. The next session begins in April 2018. Click here to apply Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: Using fertility computers like Daysy or LadyComp alongside Fertility Awareness charting The importance of planning ahead for pregnancy When is the best time to stop using hormonal contraceptives? What does the menstrual cycle typically look like during the first year after coming off hormonal contraceptives? How to check your cervical position How would you know if you may have issues with your cervix? Setting yourself up for the best possible pregnancy How to tell the difference between dry, smooth & lubricative sensations Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: FFP 063 | Lady Comp & Daysy – Using Tech with Fertility Awareness | Holly Grigg-Spall Justisse Charting App 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 021 | What Hormonal Contraceptives Really do to Women | Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg-Spall Sweetening the Pill (book) by Holly Grigg-Spall FFP 149 | The Truth About Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) | Lisa | Fertility Friday Top 10 unexpected effects of coming off the pill FFP 181 | Staying Consistent With Charting When Life is Stressful | Fertility Awareness Method | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 079 | The Top 10 Unexpected Effects of Coming Off The Pill | Lisa | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Today I share another installment of my Fertility Awareness Reality Series. This is an on-air client session with Liz, a member of my most recent 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. In today’s show, we delve into managing period pain and charting cervical mucus. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: Holistic treatment options to manage painful periods What is Arvigo Therapy and how can it improve periods and menstrual pain? How to use castor oil packs What are the possible causes of painful menstruation? What factors affect your basal body temperature? How to differentiate between cervical mucus and vaginal cell slough How does cervical dysplasia (abnormal cervical cells) show up on the menstrual cycle chart? How  to identify ovulation The impact of long-term hormonal contraceptive use on cervical mucus production What is vaginal steaming and how can it improve your periods? Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Arvigo Therapy of Maya Abdominal Therapy Effects of long-term folate supplementation on metabolic status and regression of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial | Pub Med Improvement in cervical dysplasia associated with folic acid therapy in users of oral contraceptives | Pub Med Fertility Massage Therapy Taking Charge of Your Fertility (book) by Toni Weschler 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND FFP 067 | Healthy Menstruation | Fertility Awareness | Fertility Massage Therapy | Rachel Eyre FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr. Rosita Arvigo Fertility Awareness Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Today’s episode is all about progesterone. Find out how to tell if your progesterone is low by looking at your menstrual cycle chart, and how to boost your levels if they’re low. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: How does low progesterone show up in the menstrual cycle chart? What is the relationship between estrogen and progesterone during the menstrual cycle? How long is your luteal phase supposed to be? What are the most common signs of low progesterone? What is the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle? What is the relationship between your basal body temperature and your progesterone levels? How are your progesterone levels related to the quality of your period? The relationship between hormonal contraceptives and progesterone levels What are some of the factors that may contribute to signs of low progesterone on your menstrual cycle chart? What is the relationship between progesterone and cortisol? The impact of stress on the menstrual cycle The impact of sleep and light on your progesterone levels Coffee, alcohol, sugar, and your menstrual cycle Key nutrients to support progesterone production When is the right time to seek support? Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Cycle characteristics after discontinuation of oral contraceptives | Pub Med 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Where the #%$@ is My Period? (ebook) | Fertility Friday Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler The Effects of Light on the Menstrual Cycle by Joe DeFelice Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 053 | The Effect of Light on the Menstrual Cycle and Fertility | Sleeping in Darkness to Regulate Menstruation | Natural Family Planning | Joy DeFelice FFP 068 | Sleep your way to a Healthy Menstrual Cycle | The Connection Between Sleep and Fertility | Shawn Stevenson FFP 106 | What You Need To Know About Progesterone and Pregnancy | Using Your Cycle To Time Hormone Testing | Fertility Awareness Method | Dr. Nora Pope FFP 092 | Natural Fertility Info | Nutrition For Fertility | Smart Supplementation | Get Pregnant Naturally | Hethir Rodriguez Do You Have Low Progesterone? Read This Before Having Your Levels Tested… Fertility Awareness Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Today I share with you another installment of my Fertility Awareness Reality Series. This is an on-air client session with Aubrey, a member of my most recent 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. In today’s show, we delve into transitioning from hormonal birth control, and we talk about optimizing sex for conception. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: Aubrey's reaction to the pill, and why she decided to come off of it How to observe and chart cervical mucus How to note period bleeding on your chart What is gummy mucus and how does it relate to cervical health? How to identify sensation when checking for mucus The factors related to the return of normal menstruation post-pill How to remember your observations throughout the day The relationship between mucus production and hormone production What is peak day and how is it related to ovulation? How to time sex for conception? When is the best time to have a semen analysis? Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 134 | Optimizing Sperm Health | Motility, Morphology & Sperm Count | Why He Needs To Get Tested ASAP | Marc Sklar FFP 032 | Acupuncture for Fertility | Male Factor Infertility | Marc Sklar Fertility Awareness Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Rose has been charting her own cycles since 1998 and has been a Fertility Awareness Educator since 1999. She has been a facilitator of the non-profit Fertility Awareness Charting Circle since 2005 and completed a Master’s thesis of original research on Fertility Awareness in 2006. She is a certified Justisse Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and a faculty member at the pioneering Justisse College. She is a member of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research and the Assoc Rose has been charting her own cycles since 1998 and has been a Fertility Awareness Educator since 1999. She has been a facilitator of the non-profit Fertility Awareness Charting Circle since 2005 and completed a Master’s thesis of original research on Fertility Awareness in 2006. She is a certified Justisse Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and a faculty member at the pioneering Justisse College. She is a member of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research and the Association of Fertility Awareness Professionals. Rose has a diverse practice that serves gender and sexual minorities as well as those who are polyamorous or have alternative relationship structures. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: Clarifying the appropriate terms and defining LGBTQAI The benefits of fertility awareness charting for all women regardless of gender identity or sexuality Using your menstrual cycle as a diagnostic tool How using fertility awareness can help improve your chances of conception outside of the context of a heterosexual relationship What is necessary to conceive for gender & sexual minorities What is social infertility? How can a couple access sperm? What are the options for sperm donation? How can fertility awareness be utilized to optimize the chances of conception for a home insemination with either fresh or frozen sperm? What is the difference between fresh and frozen sperm? What supplies are needed for a home insemination? What are the steps? What is the role of cervical mucus in conception? What are the special considerations to be aware of when using frozen sperm for a home insemination? How can ovulation predictor kits (OPKs) be useful in timing home insemination? What are the barriers to accessing sperm? Are gender and sexual minorities more likely to be offered artificial reproductive technology for conception? The application of fertility awareness to support trans or non-binary persons with natural conception Fertility Awareness charting for trans men and trans women The benefits of charting your cycles even when using artificial reproductive technology The importance of having an informed consent and support for the options that you chose Body literacy and reproductive choice Connect with Rose: You can connect with Rose on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: A Guide to Fertility for Sexual and Gender Minorities Charting for Gender and Sexual Minorities Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 002 | Fertility Awareness Method Cycle Charting | Rose Yewchuk FFP 003 | Identifying Menstrual Irregularities with Fertility Awareness | Special Charting Considerations | Rose Yewchuk FFP 015 | Fertility Awareness Method Cycle Charting Q&A Session | Common Charting Questions | Rose Yewchuk [On-Air Client Session] FFP | 113 Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Making Fertility Awareness Work for You | FAM & Breastfeeding | Managing Your Fertile Window | Sarah, Lisa, & Rose Yewchuk FFP 088 | IVF Using Donor Eggs | Egg Donation | Infertility | Donor Egg Bank USA | Heidi Hayes FFP 109 | The Reality of Aging & Fertility | IVF & Assisted Reproductive Technology | The Future of Fertility Treatments | Dr. Marjorie Dixon Fertility Awareness Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information! iation of Fertility Awareness Professionals. Rose has a diverse practice that serves gender and sexual minorities as well as those who are polyamorous or have alternative relationship structures. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. 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Today I share with you the latest installment of my Pill Reality Series. I invited Lorena on the show to share her experience on hormonal contraceptives. Lorena was put on the pill when she was 13 years old and began developing feelings of anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. After coming off the pill around age 20 she says that she feels like a different person now. In our interview, we explore what her experience on the pill was like, and how she made the connection between the way she was feeling and the hormones in the pill. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: When did Lorena first started using the pill and how did it impact her moods? The connection between mood disorders and hormonal contraceptive use How the pill changed Lorena's appetite The difference in Lorena's personality after she stopped using the pill The link between depression and the pill Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Sweetening The Pill: or when we got hooked on hormonal birth control (book) | Holly Grigg Spall The Birth Control from Hell | Tia Taylor  Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 021 | What Hormonal Contraceptives Really do to Women | Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg-Spall FFP 140 | Transitioning From Hormonal Birth Control After Long-Term Pill Use | Lisa | Fertility Friday Pill Reality Series | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

The holidays are often the most challenging time to stay consistent with charting your cycles. Since we’ve just come out of the holiday season I thought it would be a good time to share some of my best tips for how to chart your cycles when life gets busy and stressful. If you plan to rely on fertility awareness as your primary birth control method, you have to find a way to stay consistent with your observations no matter what’s happening in your life. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. Topics discussed in today's episode: What are some of the ways you can incorporate fertility awareness charting into your day to day life? Stack the new habit of charting your fertile signs onto existing habits you already have The best time of day to check for cervical mucus How to remember to take your temperature every morning before you get out of bed How to incorporate cervical checks into your daily routine How establishing these habits help you to continue charting when your normal routine is thrown off Why interpreting your chart may be more challenging during times of stress or travel Learning to rely on cervical mucus or BBT alone when one sign is difficult to interpret Establishing the habit of recording your observations at the end of the day Why finding your "people" or finding a charting buddy can help you to develop a consistent habit of charting What to do when something throws you off and you miss an observation (or several) Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Fertility Friday Facebook Community Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Related podcasts & blog posts: Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday 10 Unexpected Benefits of Fertility Awareness Charting How to Check Your Basal Body Temperature in 3 Simple Steps | Fertility Friday How to Check For Cervical Mucus | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Dr. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor with 20 years experience in women’s health, and she is the author of Period Repair Manual: Natural Treatment for Better Hormones and Better Periods. This is Dr. Briden’s third appearance on the podcast. If you haven’t had an opportunity to listen to the other episodes we recorded together you’ll want to listen to Episode 7 where we spoke about the impact of the pill on your hormones, and Episode 86 where we covered hypothalamic amenorrhea. In today’s show, we will be talking about dysmenorrhea (period pain), heavy bleeding, endometriosis, and addressing the question of what you can do when you experience period pain. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: How common is period pain among women? What does a "normal" period feel like? Is pain normal? If you have painful periods does it automatically mean that you have endometriosis? How is endometriosis diagnosed? How do conventional approaches to period pain fall short? How to know if your period pain is over and above what is considered normal What is the difference between "run of the mill" period pain and endometriosis? What are some of the other symptoms associated with endometriosis? What steps can you take to reduce period pain? The role of dairy consumption in period pain The difference between A1 and A2 dairy products Nutrients that reduce inflammation and improve painful periods The connection between omega 6 oils, inflammation, and period pain What is histamine and how does it affect your period? The connection between histamine and food allergies and sensitivities When to consider surgery for endometriosis Connect with Lara: You can connect with Lara on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: Period Repair Manual: Natural Treatment for Better Hormones and Better Periods Larabriden.com | Period Repair Manual Larabriden.com | When Period Pain is not Normal  The Efficacy of Zinc Administration in the Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea Fertility Awareness 101 Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 007 | What the pill really does to your hormones | PCOS & Menstrual Irregularities | Dr. Lara Briden FFP 086 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Period Repair Manual | Healthy Hormones | Dr. Lara Briden FFP 173 | Reclaiming Menstruation | The Wisdom and Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Lara Owen FFP 136 | Endometriosis, PCOS & Fibroids | Surgical Techniques That Preserve Fertility | NaPro Technology | Dr. Kyle Beiter FFP 017 | Natural Treatment for Unexplained Infertility | Treating Endometriosis and Fibroids | Dr. Shawna Darou, ND FFP 145 | Overcoming Endometriosis Naturally | Endoempowered | Melissa Turner Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!  

Colleen is a Chiropractic Doctor who utilizes a functional medicine approach to menstrual cycle and reproductive health challenges. Combining her functional medicine background and her passion for women’s health, Colleen embarked upon her own discovery of healing and reconnection to fertility. She began charting her cycles and completed certification in The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy™ while pursuing continuing education to deepen her understanding of endocrinology, the microbiome, and reproductive health.  Before long, she enrolled in Justisse College to become a fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive healthcare provider. Now, Colleen teaches charting and uses her patient's cycle charts as a valuable diagnostic tool to help women regain their fertility while empowering them with a connection to their cycles and control over their family planning desires. It is her goal to help women have robust fertility, healthy pregnancies, thriving babies, and effective birth control without compromising their health and vitality. In today’s episode, we focus on sex steroid metabolism & how to support your liver to ensure your hormones are balanced. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: How is your menstrual cycle related to your hormone cycle? How are your main reproductive hormones, estrogen and progesterone, metabolized by your liver? The role of cholesterol in sex steroid metabolism What is the relationship between progesterone and cortisol? How does stress affect the menstrual cycle? What is the pregnenolone steal? What role does the liver play in your body? What nutrients does your liver need to function normally? How would you know if your liver is impaired? How to improve your liver health and support hormone metabolism How does alcohol impact your liver? How does caffeine affect liver metabolism? How can issues with liver metabolism show up on your menstrual cycle chart? How fertility awareness can connect you with your body on a deeper level Connect with Colleen: You can connect with Colleen on her Website, and on Facebook. Resources mentioned: Nourishing Fats: Why We Need Animal Fats for Health and Happiness Detoxify or Die (book) Sherry Rogers Fertility Awareness 101 Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 172 |  Nourishing Fats | Why You Need Animal Fats For Fertility & Pregnancy | Sally Fallon Morell FFP 054 | The MTHFR Gene Mutation and Fertility | Recurrent Miscarriage, Nutrient Deficiencies, and Folic Acid | Diane Keddy FFP 154 | Managing Your Toxic Load | Optimizing Digestion and Liver Function | Dr. Joseph Pizzorno | Dr. Joe Klassen FFP 122 | Liver Function, Fertility, & Menstrual Health | Xenoestrogens | Liver Detoxification | Fatty Liver Disease | Lisa Leger, HRHPE FFP 065 | 6 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Xenoestrogen Exposure with Lisa | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Dr. Stephanie is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. She has a BS degree from MIT in biology and a Ph.D. from MIT in electrical engineering and computer science.   Her recent interests have focused on the role of toxic chemicals and micronutrient deficiencies in health and disease, with a special emphasis on the pervasive herbicide, Roundup, and the mineral, sulphur.  She has authored over 30 peer-reviewed journal papers over the past few years on these topics. In today’s episode, we talk about the impact of glyphosate on fertility. Glyphosate is a common herbicide that is being used more and more in our environment - even if you haven’t heard of glyphosate, you’ve most likely heard of round-up, and Dr. Seneff is breaking down what it does in the body. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: • The link between glyphosate and autism • What is glyphosate and how is it used in our food supply? • How is the use of glyphosate tied to genetically modified foods? • What foods contain glyphosate? • The impact of glyphosate on metabolism, hormone production, and gut health • How to avoid foods that contain glyphosate • The role of apple cider vinegar in neutralizing glyphosate in the body • How does glyphosate exposure impact fertility and pregnancy? • Is glyphosate a xenoestrogen? • The link between glyphosate and anencephaly, microcephaly, and other birth defects • Why you may want to consider using organic tampons as a way of reducing your glyphosate exposure • The link between PCOS and glyphosate. • The impact of glyphosate on folate absorption • The relationship between glyphosate and glycine • The impact of glyphosate on sperm quality Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Dr. Davis is a cardiologist and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, and several other books on adopting a wheat-free diet as a way to improve health, and lose weight. Dr. Davis’ most recent book is Undoctored: Why Health Care Has Failed You and How You Can Become Smarter Than Your Doctor. Dr. Davis has made a number of television appearances including the Dr. Oz Show, and the Colbert Report, and he now focuses on preventive care and providing self-empowering strategies to the public through his books and projects. In today’s interview, we talk about wheat, and why it causes so many issues for so many people. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: How did Dr. Davis become the "wheat guy"? Is gluten the only problem with wheat? What are some of the other issues with wheat and other grains beyond gluten? Can human beings even digest grains? If grains are so indigestible, how have human beings been consuming it for thousands of years? What is the difference between modern wheat and the wheat our ancestors used to eat? How has wheat been modified over the years, and why is this "new" wheat so problematic? Why cooking with wheat is different from cooking with flour that doesn't contain gluten How does eating wheat affect your appetite? What effect do wheat and other grains have on your blood sugar? We know that there are people that absolutely can't eat grains, but what about the rest of us are there negative implications for all of us? Should we all stop eating wheat? Is there a middle ground? The relationship between PCOS and wheat consumption Is wheat and other grain consumption related to infertility? How to transition away from wheat and other grains Connect with William: You can connect with William on his Website, on Facebook, and Twitter. Resources mentioned: Dr. William Davis | Wheat Belly Blog Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health | Dr. William Davis Undoctored: Why Health Care Has Failed You and How You Can Become Smarter Than Your Doctor | Dr. William Davis 10 Day Grain Detox | Dr. William Davis Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 131 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Managing Hashimoto’s Naturally | Going Gluten Free | Kelly & Lisa Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!  

Dr. Flechas has been in medical practice for 35 years. He is the Medical Director of Flechas Family Practice in Hendersonville, N.C. In addition to family practice, Dr. Flechas's areas of specialization include Iodine therapy for thyroid and breast disorders, bio-identical hormone replacement for both men and women, and diagnosis and treatment of cardiac-related issues such as coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, and hypertension. In today’s show, we talk about iodine, and the implications of iodine deficiency for thyroid health, breast health, fertility, pregnancy and much more. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: The link between fibrocystic breast disease and iodine deficiency The connection between iodine deficiency and cancer What is the relationship between iodine deficiency and thyroid function? What are the factors that contribute to the development of a goiter? Is iodine only necessary for thyroid function? How Iodine is distributed inside your body? What is fibrocystic breast disease and what are the most common signs and symptoms? The link between iodine and the development of scar tissue How is iodine related to breast, ovarian, and thyroid cancer? If iodine can reverse fibrocystic breast disease, then why isn't it standard treatment? The link between iodine deficiency, polycystic ovary, and insulin resistance? What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for iodine and why does Dr. Flechas recommend significantly higher amounts? How can you determine if you are deficient in iodine? What is the most accurate way to test your iodine levels? Connect with Dr. Flechas: You can connect with Dr. Flechas on his Website. Resources mentioned: References & research papers on Iodine | Hakala Labs Iodine replacement in fibrocystic disease of the breast (PubMed)| Dr. Eskin Linalool, a plant-derived monoterpene alcohol, reverses doxorubicin resistance in human breast adenocarcinoma cells (PubMed) Perillyl Alcohol Inhibits Human Breast Cancer Cell Growth in vitro and in vivo (PubMed) Hakala Research Lab | Iodine Testing Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 124 | Thyroid Health & Fertility, Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | Iodine & Thyroid Function | Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome | Dr. David Brownstein, MD | Dr. Denis Wilson, MD FFP 164 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Erika Enos FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 116 | Stop The Thyroid Madness | Going Beyond Synthroid & Getting to the Root Cause of Thyroid Disorders | Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | What to do when your Doctor Won’t Cooperate | Janie Bowthorpe, M. Ed. FFP 041 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Dr. Maureen Rozenn Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Traci is the co-author of The Dangers of Depo: The World’s Most Dangerous Birth Control. A new book about the injectable contraceptive first released in July 2017. Together with Dr. Poppy Daniels, the collaboration resulted in an easy to read, an incredibly informative book about the extremely problematic contraceptive, known as the “depo shot.” Traci is also the Founder of depotruth.ca (@depotruth) an online resource for women to learn about the injectable contraceptive. Traci took Depo in 2010 and is still struggling with the effects to this day which is exactly why she’s so passionate about raising awareness and helping those negatively affected know that they are not alone. In today’s interview, we’re talking about the side effects of Depo. Whether you’re considering Depo or currently taking it you’ll want to know what to watch for, and we cover the most common side effects in today’s episode. Today's episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. I have designed the Fertility Awareness Mastery program to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: What are the most common symptoms associated with Depo Provera? What is Depo withdrawal? Why Depo (and other hormonal contraceptives) has a black box warning If the drug companies clearly outline the side effects associated with these drugs, why aren't doctors advising their patients about them? Connect with Traci: You can connect with Traci on Facebook and on Twitter. Resources mentioned: The Dangers of Depo | The World's Most Dangerous Birth Control | Traci Johnstone & Poppy Daniels 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery group program | Fertility Friday Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 136 | Endometriosis, PCOS & Fibroids | Surgical Techniques That Preserve Fertility | NaPro Technology | Dr. Kyle Beiter FFP 104 | Birth Control Pills From Your Doctor’s Perspective | Why Your Physician isn’t Looking at the Root Cause | Alternative Medicine for Women | Dr. Miranda Naylor FFP 159 | Vulvodynia | Pain with Sex (Intercourse) | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control | Lisa & Madeline FFP 146 | Anxiety, Depression & Low Libido | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control | LeAnna & Samantha FFP 137 | Panic Attacks, Emotional Breakdowns, and Recurrent Yeast Infections | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control | Briana & Cieara Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!  

Today I share a special solo episode to celebrate my 3-year “Podcast-aversary”! I started my podcast 3 years ago this month, and I decided to share my top 3 takeaways from this amazing year. I also have a special announcement to share with you, but to hear what it is you’ll have to listen all the way to the end. Today's episode is sponsored by my Fertility Friday Programs. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: Why every woman could benefit from understanding her fertility and developing body literacy The challenge women face in getting adequate care from mainstream health professionals Utilizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign and your chart as a diagnostic tool The importance of optimizing your nutritional status for fertility and pregnancy The importance of preconception nutrition not only for baby's health but for mama's health as well Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: Taking Charge of Your Fertility | Toni Weschler 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery group program | Fertility Friday Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 057 | Anniversary Edition | 2015 Year In Review with Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 100 | Anniversary Edition Part 1 | Multi Episode Compilation | Fertility Awareness Method | Pregnancy | Birth Control | Women’s Health | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 100 | Anniversary Edition Part 2 | Multi Episode Compilation | Fertility Awareness Method | Pregnancy | Birth Control | Women’s Health | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 114 | Anniversary Edition | Top 10 Takeaways after 2 Years of Podcasting and over 100 episodes | Empowerment Through Body Literacy | Fertility Awareness Method | Hormonal Contraceptives | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 001 | Myths and Facts about Fertility Awareness | Intro Part 2 FFP 001 | What is Fertility Awareness? | Intro Part 1 Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!  

Lara is recognized internationally for her pioneering work on the menstrual cycle. She is the author of Her Blood Is Gold: Awakening to the Wisdom of Menstruation and has taught on menstruation and menopause for many years. She began her career working as a doctor of Chinese Medicine specializing in the treatment of women, later trained in psychotherapy, and now is an academic and consultant. Originally from the UK, Lara is based in Melbourne where she is doing Ph.D. research on menstruation in organizational contexts in the Department of Management at Monash University Business School. In today’s interview, we talk about the importance of reclaiming menstruation as a powerful part of being a woman. Today's episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. I have designed the Fertility Awareness Mastery program to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: The immense power that lies in menstruation The challenge of living in a culture that often requires us to suppress menstruation, or at least pretend that it's not happening The challenges associated with having to look and act "like a man" in the workplace Why menstruation is very much the "last taboo" Why doctors are so quick to prescribe medication that suppresses menstruation in women What is reproductive labour, and what role does menstruation play in it? The biological (and evolutionary) importance of woman's menstrual cycle. Imagining a world where all women were connected to their menstrual cycles Connect with Lara: You can connect with Lara on her Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: Her Blood Is Gold (book) | Lara Owen 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery group program | Fertility Friday Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 150 | Harnessing the Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Wild Power | Alexandra Pope & Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!  

Sally Fallon Morell is the founding president of the Weston A. Price Foundation and author of the best-selling cookbook, Nourishing Traditions. Her other titles include The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care, Nourishing Broth, and Nourishing Fats. In today’s episode, we talk about animal fats, and why they are necessary for optimizing your fertility & ensuring you have a healthy pregnancy. Today's episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. I have designed the Fertility Awareness Mastery program to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: The difference between the way we ate 100 years ago and now What is cholesterol, and is it really bad for your health? Are animal fats a source of nutrition? What is the difference between animal fats and plant fats? Is Vitamin A dangerous? Can you get Vitamin A (retinol) from carrots and other vegetables? What role does Vitamin A play in fertility and pregnancy? Could Vitamin A deficiency play a role in endometriosis? Are plant and animal sources of omega 3 fatty acids the same? The importance of fats in fertility and conception Connect with Sally: You can connect with Sally on her Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: Weston A. Price Foundation Nourishing Traditions Blog Nourishing Fats: Why We Need Animal Fats for Health and Happiness Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and Diet Dictocrats The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care Nourishing Broth: An Old-Fashioned Remedy for the Modern World The Oiling of America by Mary G. Enig, Ph.D. Presented by Sally Fallon - Morell Baptists Ladies’ Cook Book: Choice and Tested Recipes Contributed by the Ladies of Monmouth, Ill. Vitamin A: The Scarlet Nutrient The teratogenic metabolites of vitamin A in women following supplements and liver | Pub Med 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery group program | Fertility Friday Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 009 | Sacred Fertility Foods | The key to having healthy babies and a healthy pregnancy | Sally Fallon-Morell Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday 6 reasons why a vegan diet may harm your fertility Liver Paté – fertility superfood 9 Ways to Add More Fat To Your Diet Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!  

Today I share with you another installment of my Fertility Awareness Reality Series. This is an on-air client session with Madi, a member of my most recent 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. In today’s show, we delve into transitioning from hormonal birth control to using fertility awareness as your primary birth control method to avoid pregnancy. Today's episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. I have designed the Fertility Awareness Mastery program to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!   Topics discussed in today's episode: Transitioning from hormonal contraceptive to fertility awareness method How to check for mucus and note your observations on your chart How to identify vaginal sensation? What is the difference between peak mucus and non-peak mucus? How do cervical observations change with hormonal contraceptive use? How to identify ovulation in the cycle How to identify your thermal shift on your menstrual cycle chart The effect of alcohol on basal body temperature The connection between your cervical mucus observations and your cervical health Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned Taking Charge of Your Fertility (book) | Toni Weschler Justisse Healthworks for Women The Napro Technology Revolution (book) | Dr. Thomas W. Hilgers  Natural Birth Control Made Easy program | Fertility Friday 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery group program | Fertility Friday Related podcast episodes: Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Friday FFP 165 | What is Fertility Awareness? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 161 | Are IUDs Safer Than The Pill? | Hormonal IUDs vs Copper IUDs | Dr. Steve Gangemi FFP 044 | Taking Charge of Your Fertility | Fertility Awareness Method | Toni Weschler FFP 023 | Can Fertility Awareness Bring you and your Partner Closer Together? | Kindara Charting App | Will Sacks FFP 021 | What Hormonal Contraceptives Really do to Women | Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg-Spall Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!  

Today I share with you the 5 biggest challenges of transitioning to using the fertility awareness method as your primary birth control method. From getting yourself into the habit of charting your fertile signs to interpreting your cervical mucus I cover it all in today’s episode! Today’s episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. I have designed the Fertility Awareness Mastery program to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!   Topics discussed in today's episode: Getting into the habit of charting your fertile signs every day How the variability of your menstrual cycle can be challenging when using the fertility awareness method What are some of the reasons women may have more variability in their menstrual cycles? How to incorporate the fertility awareness method into your life The role of basal body temperature in the fertility awareness method Common challenges associated with basal body temperature charting Why cervical mucus is typically the most challenging sign to chart when you use the fertility awareness How long does it take for most women to gain confidence charting their cycles with the fertility awareness method? Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources & Related podcast episodes: The effectiveness of a fertility awareness based method toavoid pregnancy in relation to a couple’s sexual behaviourduring the fertile time: a prospective longitudinal study | Research study | PubMed Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday FFP 165 | What is Fertility Awareness? | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 158 | How Effective is Fertility Awareness? | The Marquette Method | Dr. Mary Lee Barron, PhD FFP 044 | Taking Charge of Your Fertility | Fertility Awareness Method | Toni Weschler Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Today, I share with you another installment of my Fertility Awareness Reality Series. This is an on-air client session with Sarah, a member of my most recent 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. In today’s show, we delve into cervical health, cervical mucus production, and how to accurately time sex to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally. Today's episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. I have designed the Fertility Awareness Mastery program to help you master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information! Topics discussed in today's episode: Sarah's 3 1/2 year fertility journey since coming off hormonal birth control How Sarah's chart helped us to identify an issue with her thyroid What happened when Sarah stopped drinking coffee Timing sex for pregnancy The effect of fertility drugs on cervical mucus Monitoring cervical position as a secondary sign of fertility Using your menstrual cycle chart as a diagnostic tool How to advocate for yourself when seeking medical care The importance of seeking support especially if you're struggling with fertility challenges Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, and on Facebook and Twitter.   Resources & Related podcast episodes: Fertility Awareness Reality Series Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday FFP 160 | Clomid, Letrozole & IUI | How Effective Are Infertility Treatments? | IVF | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 124 | Thyroid Health & Fertility, Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | Iodine & Thyroid Function | Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome | Dr. David Brownstein, MD | Dr. Denis Wilson, MD FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Charting Circle | Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) FFP 134 | Optimizing Sperm Health | Motility, Morphology & Sperm Count | Why He Needs To Get Tested ASAP | Marc Sklar FFP 098 (Bonus) | How To Boost Your Cervical Mucus Production | Nutrition for Cervical Health | Trying To Conceive | Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 011 | Age-Related Fertility Decline | Using Reproductive Technologies | IVF IUI & IVM | Dr. Melanie McDowall Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Today I share another installment of my Fertility Awareness Reality Series. This is an on-air client session with Ashlee, a member of my most recent 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. In today’s show, we delve into cervical health, cervical mucus production, and how to accurately time sex to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally. Today's episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. I have designed the Fertility Awareness Mastery program to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!   Topics discussed in today's episode: How to check for cervical mucus The link between cervical mucus and hormonal health Gentle ways to boost progesterone production in the post-ovulatory phase What are the characteristics of a healthy cycle Does your cycle have to be "perfect" to conceive? How to time sex to optimize your chances of conceiving The connection between the pill, HPV, and abnormal cervical cells What causes of low mucus production? How to boost cervical mucus production Using the menstrual cycle as a diagnostic tool Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, and on Facebook and Twitter.   Resources mentioned: Folate and Vitamin B12 levels in abnormal pap smear: a case study | Pub Med Cancer of the cervix uteri and Vitamin A | Pub Med Related podcast episodes: Fertility Awareness Reality Series Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday FFP 140 | Transitioning From Hormonal Birth Control After Long-Term Pill Use | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 079 | The Top 10 Unexpected Effects of Coming Off The Pill | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 095 | No More Periods? The Blessings of the Curse | Menstrual Suppression | The Pill | Dr. Susan Rako Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Allison Siebecker, ND, MSOM, LAC, has worked in the nutritional field since 1988 and is a 2005 graduate of The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM). Where she earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and her Masters in Oriental Medicine.  She was the co-founder and former medical director of the SIBO Center for Digestive Health at NUNM Clinic and has specialized in the treatment of SIBO since 2010. Dr. Siebecker is passionate about education- she is Instructor of Advanced Gastroenterology at NUNM, IBS Board of Advisor & Faculty for the GI Health Foundation, Co-Founder & Curriculum Coordinator of the 2014-2016 SIBO Symposiums, teaches continuing education classes for physicians, and is the author of the free educational website siboinfo.com. In today’s episode we will be talking about SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), and the impact it can have on your health and your fertility! Today's episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. I have designed the Fertility Awareness Mastery program to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!   Topics discussed in today's episode: What is SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)? The incredible impact that diet can have on SIBO symptoms Why is having an overgrowth of bacteria in your small intestine problematic? In what ways do the bacteria cause damage to the small intestine? What is the relationship between SIBO and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)? What are some of the most common symptoms of SIBO? Is there a relationship between anxiety, depression and SIBO? How can SIBO impair the absorption of nutrients in your body? What specific nutrients are typically affected by SIBO? What are the most common causes of SIBO? The relationship between food poisoning and SIBO The relationship between SIBO and endometriosis How is SIBO diagnosed and treated? Can SIBO be treated with diet alone? Can SIBO be cured? The connection between SIBO and infertility Connect with Dr. Siebecker: You can connect with Dr. Siebecker on her Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: SIBO info | Dr. Allison Siebecker The SIBO SOS Summit If you're interested in being an affiliate for the upcoming SIBO summit, email: [email protected] SIBO Update - An Interview with Dr. Mark Pimentel The Healthy Gut (website) | Rebecca Coomes The Healthy Gut (Podcast) | Rebecca Coomes 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program Related podcast episodes: FFP 166 | SIBO, IBS, and Fertility | The Healthy Gut | Rebecca Coomes FFP 136 | Endometriosis, PCOS & Fibroids | Surgical Techniques That Preserve Fertility | NaPro Technology | Dr. Kyle Beiter [On Air Client Session] FFP 151 | Overcoming Period Pain | The Link Between Digestion & The Menstrual Cycle | Lisa & Stacey FFP 108 | Cervical Mucus & Hormonal Health | Fertility Awareness Method Cycle Charting | Diet, Gut Health & Fertility | Vicki Braun FFP 084 | Adrenal Fatigue, Fertility & Hormone Balance | The Kalish Method | Dr. Daniel Kalish Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Rebecca Coomes is an author, entrepreneur, passionate foodie and intrepid traveller. She transformed her health after a lifetime of chronic illness, and today guides others on their own path to wellness. She is the founder of The Healthy Gut (www.thehealthygut.co), a platform where people can learn about gut health and how it is important for a healthy mind and body. She coaches SIBO patients on how to live well with SIBO through her SIBO Coaching Program. Rebecca is the author of the world’s first cookbooks for people treating Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and is the host of The Healthy Gut podcast and SIBO Cooking Show. In today’s show, we talk all about SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and how it can affect your fertility and your menstrual cycle! Today's episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. I have designed the Fertility Awareness Mastery program to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!   Topics discussed in today's episode: What is SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), and how does it contribute to gut issues? The connection between IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and SIBO What are some of the most common symptoms associated with SIBO? Why having an overgrowth bacteria in your small intestine can cause health problems How can you test for SIBO? How prevalent is SIBO? What causes SIBO? What are the most effective treatment options for SIBO? Is it possible to "cure" SIBO? How to find a practitioner who is knowledgeable in diagnosing and treating SIBO? What other illnesses are related to SIBO? What is the connection between endometriosis and SIBO? Is it possible to heal SIBO with diet alone? How Rebecca resolved her painful periods and endometriosis symptoms through dietary and lifestyle changes How to reduce SIBO symptoms with dietary changes Connect with Rebecca: You can connect with Rebecca on her Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: The Healthy Gut (website) | Rebecca Coomes The Healthy Gut (Podcast) | Rebecca Coomes The SIBO Cookbook | Rebecca Coomes The SIBO Test (website) SIBO Info (website)| Dr. Allison Siebecker 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program Related Podcast Episodes: FFP 084 | Adrenal Fatigue, Fertility & Hormone Balance | The Kalish Method | Dr. Daniel Kalish FFP 145 | Overcoming Endometriosis Naturally | Endoempowered | Melissa Turner FFP 142 | Endometriosis, PCOS, Acne & Infertility | Getting to the Root Cause | Dr. Pamela Frank FFP 136 | Endometriosis, PCOS & Fibroids | Surgical Techniques That Preserve Fertility | NaPro Technology | Dr. Kyle Beiter FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On Air Client Session] FFP 151 | Overcoming Period Pain | The Link Between Digestion & The Menstrual Cycle | Lisa & Stacey Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

In this solo episode, I dive into the basics and talk about what fertility awareness actually is. I go into the basics of using fertility awareness for birth control or to optimize conception, and how fertility awareness can be used as a diagnostic tool to identify underlying health issues. I wanted to do an updated version of my very first podcast episode (What is Fertility Awareness?) that I initially recorded over 3 years ago! For more information on learning Fertility Awareness make sure to take a look at my programs. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!    Topics discussed in today's episode: What is fertility awareness? What is body literacy? What are the three main fertile signs? What happens to your cervical mucus during ovulation? How helpful is your body temperature to determine your ovulation? How does your cervical position change throughout your cycle? Why is it helpful to pay attention to your menstrual cycle? What are the biggest myths about fertility and the menstrual cycle? Utilizing your menstrual cycle as the 5th vital sign of your health and fertility Can using Fertility Awareness preserve your fertility? The impact of hormonal birth control on the menstrual cycle Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: 23 Fertility Awareness websites you should know about FFP 001 | What is Fertility Awareness? | Intro Part 1 FFP 001 | Myths and Facts about Fertility Awareness | Intro Part 2 FFP 002 | Fertility Awareness Method Cycle Charting | Rose Yewchuk FFP 075 | Cervical Mucus Charting | Fertility Awareness Method | NaPro Technology | Megan Faller FFP 085 | Myths and Facts About Fertility, The Pill & Ovulation | Fertility Awareness Method | Pregnancy | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 130 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Transitioning from Hormonal Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Coming Off The Pill | Lisa & Amy FFP 140 | Transitioning From Hormonal Birth Control After Long-Term Pill Use | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 152 | Managing Post-Pill Acne | Using Fertility Awareness for Birth Control | Lisa & Amy Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Dr. Enos, ND, is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in the state of Colorado. She is the owner and founder of Healing Roots Natural Medicine, a clinic in Denver that focuses on autoimmune conditions, thyroid, skin, and gut health. She believes that the practice of medicine is an art, and she brings to it the sensitivity and creativity of an artist as well as the investigative skills and curiosity of a historian. Dr. Enos strives to understand (and help her patients to understand) and correct health issues by identifying their root cause.  She does this through a unique blend of the best of traditional naturopathic medicine, biotherapeutic drainage, and functional medicine. In today’s episode, Dr. Enos and I dive in and talk all about thyroid health, iodine, and fertility. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!  Topics discussed in today's episode: How common are thyroid disorders? What is a full thyroid panel and why is it necessary? Why are thyroid issues on the rise? What role do chemicals and environmental halogens like chlorine and bromide impact our thyroid health What other environmental factors regularly disrupt normal thyroid function? What is the role of iodine in thyroid health? What tests are necessary for a full thyroid panel and what do they tell us about how your thyroid is functioning? Why is your doctor typically not ordering these tests? What nutrients are required for normal thyroid function? What is the significance of the reverse T3 test? How do hormonal contraceptives affect thyroid function? What is the role of replacement thyroid hormones such as Synthroid, Levothyroxine, and desiccated thyroid? When are drugs necessary to manage the thyroid? What does your body need to convert thyroid hormones so your body can utilize them? How can you test your iodine levels? Connect with Dr. Enos: You can connect with Dr. Enos on her Website and Facebook. Resources mentioned: FFP 124 | Thyroid Health & Fertility, Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | Iodine & Thyroid Function | Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome | Dr. David Brownstein, MD | Dr. Denis Wilson, MD FFP 116 | Stop The Thyroid Madness | Going Beyond Synthroid & Getting to the Root Cause of Thyroid Disorders | Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | What to do when your Doctor Won’t Cooperate | Janie Bowthorpe, M. Ed. FFP 041 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Dr. Maureen Rozenn FFP 045 | Autoimmune Disease and Fertility | Thyroid Health | MTHFR Gene Mutation | Dr. Fiona McCulloch FFP 046 | Healing Your Thyroid Naturally with Nutrient Rich Foods | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Andrea Beaman 6 Things You Should Know If You Think You Might Have a Thyroid Issue FFP 122 | Liver Function, Fertility, & Menstrual Health | Xenoestrogens | Liver Detoxification | Fatty Liver Disease | Lisa Leger, HRHPE Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Robyn Srigley, otherwise known as The Hormone Diva, is a Holistic Nutritionist and Women’s Health and Nutrition Coach. Robyn’s own journey with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) jump-started her passion for helping women replace their anxieties with joy to open possibility in their lives and break free of hormonal imbalance. In today’s episode we talk about PCOS, hormones, and the impact that diet and lifestyle changes can have on your cycles and your fertility. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!  Topics discussed in today's episode: Why does it often take so long for many women to receive a positive PCOS diagnosis The role of fat in balancing hormones Why it took Robyn 2 years to overcome her acne and improve her menstrual cycle parameters The impact of stress and lifestyle events on your menstrual cycle What type of diet promotes healthy and balanced hormones The myth of low-fat eating Is it possible to optimize your home production on a vegetarian and vegan diet? Why is it important to balance blood sugar for optimal hormone production? The role of exercise in balancing blood sugar and hormone levels High-intensity interval training versus static exercise for weight loss and hormone balance Cultivating a healthy relationship with food Connect with Robyn Srigley: You can connect with Robyn on her Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: The Hormone Diva | Robyn Srigley PCOS episodes | Fertility Friday FFP 155 | The Impact of Under-Eating on Your Fertility & Your Cycles | Lily Nichols FFP 103 | Real Food for PCOS | PCOS, Insulin Resistance & Diabetes | Managing PCOS Naturally with Diet |  Balancing Blood Sugar | Lily Nichols FFP 094 | The Vegetarian Myth | Veganism & Fertility | Reflections After 20 Years of a Vegan Diet | Lierre Keith FFP 124 | Thyroid Health & Fertility, Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | Iodine & Thyroid Function | Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome | Dr. David Brownstein, MD | Dr. Denis Wilson, MD Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Katie is the author of several books about Fertility Awareness including The Garden of Fertility and Honoring Our Cycles. The Garden of Fertility provides extensive information on how a woman’s menstrual cycle is an indicator of her overall health, and she discusses how various health issues may show up in your charts. In Katie’s most recent book An Electronic Silent Spring, she focuses on the impact of long-term exposure to Electromagnetic radiation, the same EMR technology that powers all of our wireless devices such as cell phones, computers, iPods, laptops and so much more. Make sure to go back and listen to episode 33 if you haven’t listened to our first interview together In today’s episode, we focus on wireless radiation and what women need to know about cell phones and Wifi when they are planning to conceive. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!  Topics discussed in today's episode: What is electromagnetic radiation and how does it affect us? Why are children more vulnerable to electromagnetic radiation? How long does it take for effects of electromagnetic radiation to show up in our lives? How can we reduce our exposure to electromagnetic radiation Why Katie suggests that children have no screen time exposure until they are able to read and write How electromagnetic exposure is related to behavioural problems in children The concept of an electronic fast Why Katie suggests that it's actually better for children to have passive screen time (i.e. watching TV)  than it is for them to actively engage with technology (i.e. video games, iPods, cell phones, etc.) What are some practical ways to reduce your exposure to electromagnetic radiation during pregnancy Why Katie suggests that we turn off the Wifi in our homes for 12 hours per day Why it's so important to be asking questions about our exposure to radiation Connect with Katie Singer: You can connect with Katie on any of her 3 websites: Katie Singer, Garden of Fertility, and Electronic Silent Spring. Resources mentioned: The Garden of Fertility (book) | Katie Singer Honouring Our Cycles (book) | Katie  Singer An Electronic Silent Spring (book) | Katie Singer FFP 033 | The Garden of Fertility | Night Lighting & Cycle Regulation | Electromagnetic Radiation | Katie Singer Reset Your Child's Brain | Victoria Dunckley Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids-and How to Break the Trance (book) | Nicholas Kardaras Calming behaviour in children with Autism and ADHD | Katie Singer Cris Rowan | Zone in Baby safe project Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Dr. Gangemi is a chiropractic physician and clinical nutritionist with a passion for natural healthcare specifically in the fields of nutrition and manual therapies. He has 20 years of clinical experience as a practitioner of complementary sports medicine and holistic therapies for patients dealing with a variety of ailments such as hormonal imbalances, digestive disturbances, immune dysfunction, and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Gangemi is an avid endurance athlete and dedicated student of many nature-based movement methods and he’s finished 16 Ironman triathlon races including 6 Hawaii Ironman World Championships. He goes by the moniker “Sock Doc” at his popular website sock-doc.com which focuses on a natural approach to injury treatment and prevention for athletes. His other website, drgangemi.com has dozens of articles on how to live a healthier and more active life as well as natural treatment methods for a variety of ailments. Dr. Gangemi also has been recently teaching his natural health care protocol and techniques, Systems Health Care, to doctors and therapists throughout the US and Europe over the past several years. In today’s episode, we tackle IUDs and find out how both hormonal and non-hormonal IUDs can impact your health. You’ll find out why Dr. Gangemi suggests to avoid them altogether! My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!  Topics discussed in today's episode: What are the two main types of IUDs and how do they work to prevent pregnancy? Are "low dose" hormonal contraceptives better for you? What types of issues are associated with IUD use? How long does it take for IUD side effects to emerge? The ability of an IUD to create an imbalance in the body causing seemingly unrelated symptoms How do the hormones in hormonal contraceptives impact your hormonal health? The impact of synthetic hormones on your stress response The connection between synthetic progesterone and thyroid function Does the copper IUD disrupt your hormones? What impact does the copper IUD have on your mineral balance? How are copper and estrogen related? How does excess copper affect your liver and gallbladder? Connect with Dr. Gangemi: You can connect with Dr. Gangemi on his website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: Dr. Gangemi | Holistic Alternative Healthcare The IUD: Intrauterine Damage | Dr. Gangemi FFP 073 | Copper Toxicity, IUDs and the Birth Control Pill | Julie Casper Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday FFP 159 | Vulvodynia | Pain with Sex (Intercourse) | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control | Lisa & Madeline FFP 146 | Anxiety, Depression & Low Libido | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control | LeAnna & Samantha FFP 137 | Panic Attacks, Emotional Breakdowns, and Recurrent Yeast Infections | The Truth About Hormonal Birth Control | Briana & Cieara Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Management Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

Today I'm sharing a special solo episode with you. I'm weighing in on IUI with the use of Clomid and Letrozole and talking about what the research has to say about the success rates of these two popular drugs. If you've ever considered IUI, you'll want to tune into this episode, and check out the research for yourself! My Fertility Management Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!  Topics discussed in today's episode: How effective is IUI? What is the difference between the pregnancy rate and the live birth rate? How to dissect "success" rates for IUI How do IUI success rates vary with age? What is the cumulative success rate of IUI and how does it differ from the success rate of an individual round? Does having more rounds of IUI increase your chances of conceiving? What are the side effects of Clomid? How do Clomid impact cervical mucus and your endometrial lining? Why up to 25% of women are resistant to Clomid What is Letrozole and how does it compare to Clomid for IUI? How do the pregnancy and miscarriage rates differ in women who use Clomid versus Letrozole? Why it's important to be critical of research studies Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: FFP 138 | Post-Pill Amenorrhea | Why It Took 4 Years For Her Period To Come Back | Andrea Petrus FFP 141 | Surviving Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Getting Your Period Back Without Fertility Drugs | Nicola Rinaldi FFP 109 | The Reality of Aging & Fertility | IVF & Assisted Reproductive Technology | The Future of Fertility Treatments | Dr. Marjorie Dixon FFP 127 | What Does a Normal Period Look Like? | How Much Am I Supposed To Bleed During My Period? | Lisa | Fertility Friday http://fertilityfriday.com/fertilityawareness http://fertilityfriday.com/pcos/ FFP 149 | The Truth About Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) | Lisa | Fertility Friday Research Studies: Use of an aromatase inhibitor for induction of ovulation in patients with an inadequate response to clomiphene citrate Extended letrozole regimen versus clomiphene citrate for superovulation in patients with unexplained infertility undergoing intrauterine insemination: a randomized controlled trial A randomized trial of letrozole versus clomiphene citrate in women undergoing superovulation Success Rate of Inseminations Dependent on Maternal Age? An Analysis of 4246 Insemination Cycles Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Anova Fertility! In 2016 Dr. Marjorie Dixon created Anova with the goal to be the leader in innovation, education, and communication for high quality and humanized fertility and reproductive care. Anova Fertility has created the first next-generation IVF lab in Canada. Anova is celebrating her 1st birthday this month. If you are in the Toronto area and are interested in learning more about IVF from Anova’s medical team, we welcome you to sign-up for IVF 101 Education Session at our centre. You can visit http://fertilityfriday.com/anova/ for more information. If you live out of the country you can email [email protected] to request a medical consultation over Skype (there is a fee associated with this service). To learn more about Dr. Marjorie Dixon, tune into our podcast together by clicking this link. Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Management Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!