Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health Professionals

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.