Fertility Friday

Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner with over 20 years of experience teaching fertility awareness and menstrual cycle literacy. She is the author (and co-author) of two widely referenced resources in the field of fertility awareness and menstrual health, The Fifth Vital Sign (free chapter!) and… Read More »

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Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner with over 20 years of experience teaching fertility awareness and menstrual cycle literacy. She is the author (and co-author) of two widely referenced resources in the field of fertility awareness and menstrual health, The Fifth Vital Sign (free chapter!) and… Read More »

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Your Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner with over 20 years of experience teaching fertility awareness and menstrual cycle literacy. She is the author (and co-author) of two widely referenced resources in the field of fertility awareness and menstrual health, The Fifth Vital Sign and Real… Read More »

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The Problem With Current Sperm Guidelines 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 medical support is most likely required. Tune in for the full story! Timestamps 00:00 – Chart interpretation overwhelm & practitioner frustration 01:00… Read More »

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Does Skipping Breakfast Count As Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting is a trending nutrition strategy—but many women unknowingly compromise their hormonal health by skipping breakfast. In this episode, Lisa explores how breakfast impacts ovulation, energy levels, progesterone production, and overall cycle health. Drawing on research highlighted in Real Food for Fertility, she discusses why a strategic… Read More »

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Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson is a certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner with over 20 years of experience. As the host of the Fertility Friday Podcast and author of The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa helps women and practitioners understand the menstrual cycle as a powerful diagnostic tool for fertility, hormone health, and… Read More »

The post Protein, Blood Sugar, and PCOS: Nutrition for Fertility | Ep. 607 appeared first on Fertility Friday.

Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson is a certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner with over 20 years of experience. As the host of the Fertility Friday Podcast and author of The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa helps women and practitioners understand the menstrual cycle as a powerful diagnostic tool for fertility, hormone health, and… Read More »

The post Why Eating Enough Fat Matters for Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle | Ep. 606 appeared first on Fertility Friday.

Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner with over 20 years of experience. As the host of the Fertility Friday Podcast and author of The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa empowers women to understand their menstrual cycles and optimize their hormone health. She’s a passionate advocate for informed… Read More »

The post The Clitoral Shrinkage Study: How Hormonal Contraceptives Affect Sexual Function | Ep. 472 appeared first on Fertility Friday.

Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner with over 20 years of experience. As the host of the Fertility Friday Podcast and author of The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa helps women and practitioners understand the menstrual cycle as a powerful diagnostic tool for fertility, hormone health, and… Read More »

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Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner with over 20 years of experience. As the host of the Fertility Friday Podcast and author of The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa is known for translating complex research into practical insights that help women make informed decisions about hormonal health,… Read More »

The post Does the Pill Shrink Vulvar Tissues? Examining the Clitoral Shrinkage Study | Ep. 604 appeared first on Fertility Friday.

Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a fertility awareness educator, author of The Fifth Vital Sign, and host of the Fertility Friday Podcast. With over two decades of experience in menstrual cycle education, Lisa specializes in translating reproductive health research into practical insights for women and practitioners. Episode Overview: In Episode 603, Lisa explores a compelling… Read More »

The post Do Women Feel More Attractive Before Ovulation? A Deep Dive into Cycle-Related Changes | Ep. 603 appeared first on Fertility Friday.

Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner with over 20 years of experience. As the host of the Fertility Friday Podcast and author of The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa helps women understand their cycles, hormones, and reproductive health so they can make informed decisions. Episode Overview: In… Read More »

The post Painful Sex & Vaginismus: What Every Woman Should Know | Ep. 602 appeared first on Fertility Friday.

Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner with over 20 years of experience. As the host of the Fertility Friday Podcast and author of The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa empowers women to understand their menstrual cycles and optimize their hormone health. She’s a passionate advocate for informed… Read More »

The post The Gut Health Dilemma: Why Elimination Diets Aren’t the Full Answer | Ep. 601 appeared first on Fertility Friday.