Fertility Friday Radio | Fertility Awareness For Pregnancy And Hormone-free Birth Control

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 awarene

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 routi

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 ca

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

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. Resour

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 &am

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 c

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 Fertil

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

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 relat

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 fertili

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 famili

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 motherh

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: Wha

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 po

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 ho

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

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 Fertili

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

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 bodywork