Fertility Friday

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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 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 vari...

FFP 582 | Infertility and Endometriosis | Is Surgery The Answer? | Dr. Naomi Whittaker, MD
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What if your painful periods, fertility struggles, or “unexplained infertility” were actually symptoms of something treatable? Dr. Naomi Whittaker and I discuss this all in today’s episode! Dr. Naomi Whittaker is the founder of RRMAcademy.org and is an OBGYN fertility surgeon focused on women’s restorative reproductive medicine, compassionate healthcare, and education.  Dr. Whittaker is a… Read More »

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FFP 581 | Uh Oh! Women Are Turning To Social Media For Their PCOS | FAMM Research Series
07/04/2025

What happens when women stop waiting for their doctors to “get it” and start turning to social media for answers? In today’s episode, Lisa breaks down a recent research paper that analyzes PCOS-related content across TikTok, Instagram, and Reddit—and the implications are enormous. Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program!… Read More »

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FFP 580 | Are Female Doctors More Knowledgeable About Fertility Awareness? | FAMM Research Series
06/27/2025

Are female doctors really more supportive of fertility awareness-based methods—or are we just assuming they are? In this episode, we unpack the surprising data that challenges this assumption and explore what it means for cycle charting users and educators alike. Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Early bird registration… Read More »

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[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 579 | Can Charting Apps Predict Ovulation? | Lauren Mallers
06/20/2025

Could cycle charting hold the key to solving gut issues, fertility struggles, and uncovering hidden diagnoses—without expensive lab tests? Tune into my latest interview with Lauren as she shares her menstrual journey. Lauren Mallers is a Certified Integrative Health Practitioner and founder of Calibrate Health & Wellness, where she helps women get to the root… Read More »

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[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 578 | From 12 Ibuprofen Per Day To Painless Periods | Michelle Snyder
06/13/2025

Why do even highly educated women still feel completely unprepared when it comes to their reproductive health? In this episode, Michelle shares how personal data, cycle charting, and a deeper understanding of your body can change everything. Michelle Snyder is a nutrition scientist and fertility educator whose work lives at the intersection of data and… Read More »

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[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 577 | From Irregular 50+ Day Cycles To Optimal Fertility | Dr. Ashley Burton
06/06/2025

What if your “healthy habits” are shutting down your menstrual cycle? In this episode with Dr. Ashley Burton, we unpack how fasting, overtraining, and stress can lead to period loss—and how cycle charting can guide the way back to ovulation and hormonal health. Dr. Ashley Burton is a chiropractor and holistic nutritionist specializing in fertility… Read More »

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FFP 576 | Using The Menstrual Cycle As A Vital Sign In Adolescent Girls | FAMM Research Series
05/30/2025

The menstrual cycle is a vital sign. So why isn’t it treated like one? 10 years after ACOG said we should be assessing every teen girl’s cycle… most clinicians still aren’t doing it. We need to change that. Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Follow this link to join… Read More »

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FFP 575 | Is Withdrawal Legit? | FAMM Research Series
05/23/2025

Wait…you’re telling me withdrawal might actually work? That’s what the data is starting to suggest—and it’s time we stopped pretending this method doesn’t exist. Your clients are using it. Are you ready to talk about it with clarity instead of stigma? Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Follow this… Read More »

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FFP 574 | PMDD & The Menstrual Cycle | FAMM Research Series
05/16/2025

Could the menstrual cycle be the missing piece in understanding and treating psychiatric disorders, especially PMDD? Tune in as we break down a recent study calling for the inclusion of menstrual cycle awareness in psychiatric care. Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Follow this link to join the waiting… Read More »

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FFP 573 | Is A New Male Contraceptive On The Horizon? | FAMM Research Series
05/09/2025

Have you ever wondered why we don’t have a hormonal contraceptive for men, despite women having had access to birth control pills for over 60 years? In this episode, we explore the current state of male contraception, why it’s taken so long for options to emerge, and what challenges still stand in the way.  Today’s episode… Read More »

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FFP 572 | Is Red Light Therapy Beneficial For Menstrual Cycle Health? | Tracy Donegan
05/02/2025

Red light therapy isn’t just a wellness trend—it’s a fertility tool with serious science behind it. From powering up your mitochondria to improving egg and sperm quality, this episode will change the way you think about light and conception. ​​Tracy Donegan, MSc, CLT is a midwife, author, and certified light therapist dedicated to advancing reproductive… Read More »

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