Fertility Friday
Fertility Friday Radio is your source for information about the Fertility Awareness Method and all things fertility related. Fertility Friday Radio debunks common myths about the fertility awareness method, birth control, and conception. Learn how to increase your chances of getting pregnant if you’re trying to conceive, and learn how the Fertility Awareness Method is more effective than the pill for birth control when used correctly. Your host Lisa, founder of www.fertilityfriday.com, is passionate about women’s health, specifically in the areas of fertility, hormone-free birth control, conception, and pregnancy. Lisa delivers in-depth weekly interviews with a wide...
Iodine Deficiency and Fertility (Episode 610)
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 | FAMM Research Series
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? | FAMM Research Series
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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Protein, Blood Sugar, and PCOS: Nutrition for Fertility | Ep. 607
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 »
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Why Eating Enough Fat Matters for Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle | Ep. 606
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 »
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The Clitoral Shrinkage Study: How Hormonal Contraceptives Affect Sexual Function | Ep. 472
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 »
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Top 10 Fertility Awareness Lessons from 2025 | Ep. 605
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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Does the Pill Shrink Vulvar Tissues? Examining the Clitoral Shrinkage Study | Ep. 604
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 »
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Do Women Feel More Attractive Before Ovulation? A Deep Dive into Cycle-Related Changes | Ep. 603
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 »
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Painful Sex & Vaginismus: What Every Woman Should Know | Ep. 602
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 »
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The Gut Health Dilemma: Why Elimination Diets Aren’t the Full Answer | Ep. 601
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 »
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