Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health Professionals
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Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health Professionals
Are you ready to uplevel your women's health practice? Welcome to the Fertility Friday Podcast! A podcast designed to empower you to use fertility awareness both personally and professionally. If you are a woman's health professional — and you’re not fully utilizing the menstrual cycle as a vital si...
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FFP 595 | AMH, Egg Quality, and Infertility | FAMM Research Series
Discover what AMH really tells us about fertility, ovarian reserve, and egg quality. Lisa breaks down the latest research and debunks persistent AMH m...
FFP 594 | Is Vitamin A The “On/Off” Switch For Sperm Production?
In this FAMM Research Series episode, Lisa explores groundbreaking research on the role of retinoic acid—the active form of vitamin A—in spermatogenes...
FFP 593 | The Period Brain | Sarah Hill, PhD
In this groundbreaking episode, Dr. Sarah Hill explores the misunderstood "dark half" of the menstrual cycle, revealing how progesterone shapes mood,...
FFP 592 | Birth Control “Misinformation” On TikTok
What happens when hormonal birth control criticism on TikTok is labeled “misinformation”? Lisa explores the rise of social media health narratives and...
FFP 591 | IUD Insertion Pain Is Finally Being Recognized By ACOG | FAMM Research Series
ACOG's 2025 consensus finally validates IUD insertion pain. Lisa breaks down what this means for practitioners and how to advocate for evidence-based...
FFP 590 | Does Oral Health Impact Fertility? | Dr. Katie Lee
Discover how oral health impacts fertility in this groundbreaking conversation with functional dentist Dr. Katie Lee. Learn the surprising link betwee...
FFP 589 | PMDD vs PMS — How Bad Is It? | FAMM Research Series
In this solo episode, Lisa explores the clinical differences between PMS and PMDD and breaks down a recent study that tested mood, cognition, and food...
FFP 588 | The Menstrual Cycle: An Overlooked Vital Sign in Psychiatry? | Dr. Katie Marwick
Psychiatrist Dr. Katie Marwick joins Lisa to discuss the overlooked role of the menstrual cycle in psychiatry. Together, they explore why cyclical hor...
FFP 587 | Are Your Natural Beauty Products “Greenwashed”? | The Hidden Toxins In Your Skincare | Courtney Joy Goetz
Are microplastics silently sabotaging your fertility? Discover how these invisible toxins are ending up in your ovaries—and what the research says abo...
FFP 586 | Toxin Exposure and Fertility | Lara Adler
Toxin exposure and fertility are front and center in this practitioner‑level conversation with environmental health educator Lara Adler. We unpack whe...
FFP 585 | Microplastics In Ovarian Follicular Fluid? | Implications of Our Growing Toxic Load | FAMM Research Series
Are environmental toxins making their way into the follicular fluid that supports egg development? In this solo episode, Lisa explores the first study...
FFP 584 | Is PMS Disrupting Your Sleep? | FAMM Research Series
Is PMS ruining your sleep every month? Learn how your cycle could be disrupting your rest and what the latest research reveals about why it happens.
FFP 583 | Is Birth A Medical Emergency? | HeHe Stewart
What does it take to feel empowered, informed, and supported in your birth experience—especially in a system that often prioritizes policy over patien...
FFP 582 | Infertility and Endometriosis | Is Surgery The Answer? | Dr. Naomi Whittaker, MD
What if your painful periods, fertility struggles, or “unexplained infertility” were actually symptoms of something treatable—just overlooked by stand...
FFP 581 | Uh Oh! Women Are Turning To Social Media For Their PCOS | FAMM Research Series
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...
FFP 580 | Are Female Doctors More Knowledgeable About Fertility Awareness? | FAMM Research Series
Are female doctors really more supportive of fertility awareness-based methods—or are we just assuming they are? In this episode, we unpack the surpri...
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[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 579 | Can Charting Apps Predict Ovulation? | Lauren Mallers
Could cycle charting hold the key to solving gut issues, fertility struggles, and uncovering hidden diagnoses—without expensive lab tests? Tune into m...
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[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 578 | From 12 Ibuprofen Per Day To Painless Periods | Michelle Snyder
Why do even highly educated women still feel completely unprepared when it comes to their reproductive health? In this episode, Michelle shares how pe...
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[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 577 | From Irregular 50+ Day Cycles To Optimal Fertility | Dr. Ashley Burton
What if your “healthy habits” are shutting down your menstrual cycle? In this episode with Dr. Ashley Burton, we unpack how fasting, overtraining, and...
FFP 576 | Using The Menstrual Cycle As A Vital Sign In Adolescent Girls | FAMM Research Series
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 c...
FFP 575 | Is Withdrawal Legit? | FAMM Research Series
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 doe...
FFP 574 | PMDD & The Menstrual Cycle | FAMM Research Series
Could the menstrual cycle be the missing piece in understanding and treating psychiatric disorders, especially PMDD? Tune in as we break down a recent...
FFP 573 | Is A New Male Contraceptive On The Horizon? | FAMM Research Series
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? I...
FFP 572 | Is Red Light Therapy Beneficial For Menstrual Cycle Health? | Tracy Donegan
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 eg...
FFP 571 | The Truth About Cycle Changes In Perimenopause | FAMM Research Series
How common are cycle changes as you approach menopause? Today I break down a fascinating study that measured cycle changes during the 10 years before...
FFP 570 | Finding Fertility After 8 Years of Infertility | Monica Cox
Her doctor told her she couldn’t get pregnant, but a surprise pregnancy proved him wrong! Today I’m sharing an interview with Monica Cox, where she sh...
FFP 569 | Why Your Doctor Isn’t Recommending Fertility Awareness-Based Methods | FAMM Research Series
If you’re still wondering why your doctor isn’t recommending fertility awareness methods, I’m sharing a study that explains it all — in their own word...
FFP 568 | Barriers To Fertility Awareness Research | New Research on Miscarriage | Dr. Marguerite Duane, MD
Have you ever wondered why fertility awareness research doesn't get the attention it deserves? Or why miscarriage remains such a silent and misunderst...
FFP 567 | Is The Pill Really That Bad? | FAMM Research Series
The white lies about the pill are crashing down around us! In today’s episode I decimate a recent research article trying desperately to invalidate wo...
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[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 566 | Overcoming HA After 3 Years Without A Period | Grace Parce
From 3 years without a period to consistent, healthy cycles! Tune into my latest interview to learn more about how Grace plans to inspire other women...
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[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 565 | Elevating The Birth World With Fertility Awareness Education | Feven Binega-Northcott
Can fertility awareness transform the way we approach and experience birth? Find out in today’s episode with Feven Binega-Northcott.
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[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 564 | Can You Teach Fertility Awareness If You Don’t Have Charting Experience? | Rhoda Chee, RDN
Can you teach fertility awareness without charting experience? Rhoda, one of our FAMM Practitioners-in-training, shares her experience learning to cha...
FFP 563 | Will Getting The Timing Right Help You Get Pregnant Faster? | FAMM Research Series
Can fertility awareness help you get pregnant faster? Even if you don’t make any other health changes? Find out in today’s episode.
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FFP 562 | Elevate Your Women’s Health Practice By Specializing In These 2 Areas
If you’re a women’s health practitioner and you haven’t specialized in advanced cycle charting (fertility awareness) and fertility, you’re missing out...
FFP 561 | Boost Fertility And Balance Hormones By Doing THIS! | Real Food For Fertility | Lily Nichols RDN
Follow these steps to boost fertility and balance hormones! Lily Nichols joins me this week as we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Real Food for Fe...
FFP 560 | Missing Period? | Low Fat Intake And Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) | FAMM Research Series
This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book, Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!
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FFP 559 | Do ADHD Symptoms Change With The Menstrual Cycle? | FAMM Research Series
Do ADHD symptoms change with the menstrual cycle? Find out in today’s episode!
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FFP 558 | Your Menstrual Cycle Is The Fifth Vital Sign | 6-Year Anniversary!
What is a vital sign? And why should we consider the menstrual cycle our 5th vital sign? Find out in today’s episode as we celebrate the 6th year anni...
FFP 557 | Should You Modify Your Workouts Based On Your Menstrual Cycle? | FAMM Research Series
Should you base your exercise routine on your menstrual cycle? What does the research say about it? Find out in today’s episode!
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FFP 556 | Overcoming Your Luteal Phase Carb Cravings | FAMM Research Series
Do women naturally eat more in the luteal phase? Find out in today’s episode!
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