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

Discover why low-fat diets are terrible for both testosterone and sperm production in men in today’s episode with Joe Whittaker. Joe Whittaker is a clinical nutritionist and researcher. He holds a master's degree in Nutritional Therapy, from the University of Worcester. His research has been published in top academic journals, and widely covered by the media. His academic research is focused on men's health, particularly testosterone and sperm health. He also runs a private clinic in the UK, and has helped a variety of clients improve their health and well being. Link to his research study: Low-fat diets and testosterone in men: Systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention studies ~ Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self Study Program! 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! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Saturee! Liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods available! Liver is rich in folate, choline, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin A, selenium, zinc, coenzyme Q10 and the list goes on, but unless you grew up eating it, you may have a hard time loving the taste. Saturee A+ liver capsules contain 100% Australian grass fed and finished beef liver with no fillers or preservatives. Click here to purchase today and enter coupon code FERTILITYFRIDAY for a 5% discount off your order! Topics discussed in today's episode: How nutrition relates to sperm health and testosterone production What men can do to support their testosterone and sperm health Joe’s background and what led home to focus on men’s health How calorie restriction effects men How men and women’s bodies are affected differently by intermittent fasting Insight on Joe’s research study Correlation between men’s testosterone production and sperm production What does testosterone decline What can men do to combat a decline in their testosterone What are the micronutrients that are key to men’s health Why would a vegetarian and vegan diet not be optimal for reproduction Connect with Joe: You can connect with Joe on his website or by email.  Resources mentioned: Low-fat diets and testosterone in men: Systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention studies 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 352 | Decoding the Male Health Influencer Space | Intermittent Fasting, Fad Diets, & Your Menstrual Cycle | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 321 | Improving Sperm Quality | Everything You Need To Know About Male Factor Infertility | Marc Sklar FFP 320 | Male Factor Infertility | The Significance of Morphology | Prof. Thinus Kruger FFP 305 | Varicocele Diagnosis & Treatment | Male Factor Infertility | Dr. Mary Samplaski FFP 134 | Optimizing Sperm Health | Motility, Morphology & Sperm Count | Why He Needs To Get Tested ASAP | Marc Sklar Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! 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.

Discover how to improve egg quality in today’s interview with Aimee Raupp! Aimee Raupp, MS, LAc, is a renowned women’s health & fertility expert, celebrity acupuncturist & coach, and the best- selling author of the books Chill Out & Get Healthy, Yes, You Can Get Pregnant, and Body Belief. Her latest book, The Egg Quality Diet: A clinically proven 100-day fertility diet to balance hormones, reduce inflammation, improve egg quality & optimize your ability to get & stay pregnant was released in June 2021. Aimee works virtually with clients all over the world, as well she is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in private practice in New York and Connecticut. Aimee holds a Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor’s degree in biology from Rutgers University. She is also the founder of the Aimee Raupp Beauty line of hand-crafted, organic skincare products that are optimized for hormone harmony. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self Study Program! 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! Today’s episode is also sponsored by Saturee!  Liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods available! Liver is rich in folate, choline, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin A, selenium, zinc, coenzyme Q10 and the list goes on, but unless you grew up eating it, you may have a hard time loving the taste. Saturee A+ liver capsules contain 100% Australian grass fed and finished beef liver with no fillers or preservatives. Click here  to purchase today and enter coupon code FERTILITYFRIDAY for a 5% discount off your order! Topics discussed in today's episode: Why Aimee chose to write her newest book on dieting What we can do to improve egg quality The parameters that Aimee looks at to see if things are in working order Aimee’s approach on supplements and improving egg quality Aimee’s thoughts on vegan and vegetarian diets and how they affect the menstrual cycle and egg quality Outcomes from one of Aimee’s clients who switched to her suggested diet to increase egg quality Symptoms women encounter during Aimee’s diet Connect with Aimee: You can connect with Aimee on her website or by email.  Resources mentioned: The Egg Quality Diet: A clinically proven 100-day fertility diet to balance hormones, reduce inflammation, improve egg quality & optimize your ability to get & stay pregnant 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 339 | Autoimmune Issues and Infertility | Aimee Raupp MS, LAc 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 280 | Hormones, Menopause, and Using the Keto Diet to Manage Symptoms | Dr. Anna Cabeca FFP 256 | Gut Health & Fertility | Sarah Clark FFP 216 | Improving Egg Quality | Mitochondria and Fertility | Warren Cargal 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 166 | SIBO, IBS, and Fertility | The Healthy Gut | Rebecca Coomes FFP 155 | The Impact of Under-Eating on Your Fertility & Your Cycles | Lily Nichols [On-Air Client Session] FFP 115 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Infertility | Vegetarian Diet & Fertility | Aarathi & Lisa FFP 076 | The Emotional Connection to Fertility & Health | Aimee Raupp FFP 066 | Gut Health and Fertility | Preconception Nutrition | GAPS Diet | Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! 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.

Low progesterone? Short luteal phase? Moderate to severe PMS? You’ll want to tune into today’s episode to learn how to balance your hormones by boosting your progesterone levels! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self Study Program! 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: What a normal cycle is supposed to look like What does your cycle look like when there is low progesterone Common signs of low progesterone What is the luteal phase How do you determine if your progesterone is low What is the value in doing hormone testing Importance of testing on the correct day How to time your progesterone testing Strategies to  boost progesterone production in the luteal phase Connect with Lisa You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. 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 233 | Progesterone and the Importance of Regular Ovulation | Dr. Jerilynn Prior FFP 185 | Low Progesterone | Short Luteal Phase | Premenstrual Spotting | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 112 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Low Progesterone, Miscarriage, Stress & The Menstrual Cycle | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Amelia & Lisa FFP 106 | What You Need To Know About Progesterone and Pregnancy | Using Your Cycle To Time Hormone Testing | Fertility Awareness Method | Nora Pope Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! 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.

Are your temperatures too low? Find out whether your temperatures are in the normal range, and what to do if your temps are too low! Today’s episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is BBT Why do we track BBT What is BBT’s connection to your ovulation Lisa’s thermometer recommendation How to identify if your temperature is in a normal range The relationship between your temperature and the pre and post ovulation phase Reasons why your temperatures could be too low that are not health related How to ensure you are taking your temperature accurately What do you do if your temperatures are too low Most common reasons why your BBT could be low The link between your temperature and your metabolism & your diet How long you should track to see if your temperature is health related Connect with Lisa You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. 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 377 | Thyroid Health, Fertility, and Iodine | Summer Replay Series | Dr. David Brownstein | Dr. Denis Wilson FFP 281 | Intermittent Fasting, Keto Diets, and Why Women Should Approach it Differently | Shawn Mynar FFP 273 | The Magnesium Miracle | Magnesium & Your Menstrual Cycle | Dr. Carolyn Dean MD, ND FFP 258 | BBT Charting | Top 10 Questions About Basal Body Temperature Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 176 | The Role of Iodine in Women’s Health | Ovarian Cysts, Fibrocystic Breasts & Thyroid Disorders | Dr. Jorge Flechas FFP 036 | Increasing Body Literacy with Fertility Awareness | Health Benefits of Regular Ovulation | Feminism and The Pill | Laura Wershler Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! 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.

Most women jump into fertility awareness to conceive or avoid pregnancy, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg! In today’s brand new on-air client session, discover how Meg is utilizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign in her life. Today’s episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now!   Topics discussed in today's episode: Meg’s menstrual cycle and hormonal birth control history Meg’s transition off hormonal contraceptives to Fertility Awareness Methods What prompted Meg to make to come off hormonal birth control Meg’s side effects and symptoms that raised awareness and concern Link between IBS and contraceptives History of birth control How birth control works Importance of listening to your body and paying attention to the warning signs Why Meg wants to spread the knowledge she has learned about hormonal birth control Connect with Lisa. You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. 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 351 | Using The Menstrual Cycle As A Vital Sign | Nora Pope [On-Air Client Session] FFP 345 | Understanding Your Fifth Vital Sign | Lisa & Grace [On-Air Client Session] FFP 319 | Her Period Saved Her Life | The Fifth Vital Sign | Fertility Awareness For Birth Control | Lisa & Michelle FFP 241 | Behind The Scenes | The Fifth Vital Sign | Interpreting The Data | Lisa | Fertility Friday Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! 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.

Thinking of coming off the pill? In today’s brand new on-air client session, discover how Sydney managed the transition from birth control to fertility awareness. Sydney also shares her experience managing her period pain naturally. Today’s episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: The aspects of Fertility Awareness Method Sydney’s menstrual cycle history Sydney’s path to the Fertility Awareness Method What Sydney’s experience with birth control The difference in Sydney's period before and after the pill How Sydney has been managing her fertility since she came off the pill How Sydney managed her period pain naturally Connect with Lisa. You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. 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 331 | Overcoming Period Pain | Transitioning From Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Laura [On-Air Client Session] FFP 318 | Overcoming Period Pain + Natural Birth Control | Lisa & Lauren [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 208 | From Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Michelle [On-Air Client Session] FFP 186 | Managing Painful Periods | Charting Cervical Mucus | Lisa & Liz [On Air Client Session] FFP 151 | Overcoming Period Pain | The Link Between Digestion & The Menstrual Cycle | Lisa & Stacey [On-Air Client Session] FFP 130 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Transitioning from Hormonal Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Coming Off The Pill | Lisa & Amy Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! 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.  

Should you rely on ovulation predictor kits when you’re trying to conceive? Find out in today’s episode of the 2021 summer replay series! In this solo episode, I am tackling the topic of Ovulation Predictor Kits! I talk about OPKs and why I don’t think they are all they’re cracked up to be. I share why relying solely on OPKs can reduce your chances of conception in some cases, and why your body gives you much more reliable signs to go on when you pay attention to it! Today’s episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! [powerpress] Topics discussed in today's episode: Why relying primarily on Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) can actually lower your chances of conceiving How OPKs can inadvertently lead you to use the rhythm method The impact of stress on your menstrual cycle Why the key to timing sex correctly is not about having sex on ovulation day Why women with PCOS often can’t rely on OPKs to identify ovulation How relying on OPKs can result in you ignoring your body signs Why monitoring your cervical mucus observations is more effective than relying on OPKs Why waiting for a positive OPK to have sex will often cause you to miss out on several fertile days prior to ovulation The importance of understanding your fertility signs first and using OPKs second The benefits of using OPKs when you understand and pay attention your fertile signs first Using Fertility Awareness to optimize your chances of conception Connect with Lisa. You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter. Resources mentioned: Fertility Awareness Method | Fertility Friday Podcast Cora Tampons | Organic Tampons That Work 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program | Program Details Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! 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.

Is there a connection between fibrocystic breast disease, ovarian cysts and iodine deficiency? Find out in today’s episode of the 2021 summer replay series! Dr. Flechas has been in medical practice for 35 years. He is the Medical Director of Flechas Family Practice in Hendersonville, N.C. In addition to family practice, Dr. Flechas’s areas of specialization include Iodine therapy for thyroid and breast disorders, bio-identical hormone replacement for both men and women, and diagnosis and treatment of cardiac-related issues such as coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, and hypertension. Today’s episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: The link between fibrocystic breast disease and iodine deficiency The connection between iodine deficiency and cancer What is the relationship between iodine deficiency and thyroid function? What are the factors that contribute to the development of a goiter? Is iodine only necessary for thyroid function? How Iodine is distributed inside your body? What is fibrocystic breast disease and what are the most common signs and symptoms? The link between iodine and the development of scar tissue How is iodine related to breast, ovarian, and thyroid cancer? If iodine can reverse fibrocystic breast disease, then why isn’t it standard treatment? The link between iodine deficiency, polycystic ovary, and insulin resistance? What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for iodine and why does Dr. Flechas recommend significantly higher amounts? How can you determine if you are deficient in iodine? What is the most accurate way to test your iodine levels? Connect with Dr. Flechas: You can connect with Dr. Flechas on his Website. Resources mentioned: References & research papers on Iodine | Hakala Labs Iodine replacement in fibrocystic disease of the breast (PubMed)| Dr. Eskin Linalool, a plant-derived monoterpene alcohol, reverses doxorubicin resistance in human breast adenocarcinoma cells (PubMed) Perillyl Alcohol Inhibits Human Breast Cancer Cell Growth in vitro and in vivo (PubMed) Hakala Research Lab | Iodine Testing Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 124 | Thyroid Health & Fertility, Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | Iodine & Thyroid Function | Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome | Dr. David Brownstein, MD | Dr. Denis Wilson, MD FFP 164 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Erika Enos FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday FFP 116 | Stop The Thyroid Madness | Going Beyond Synthroid & Getting to the Root Cause of Thyroid Disorders | Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | What to do when your Doctor Won’t Cooperate | Janie Bowthorpe, M. Ed. FFP 041 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Dr. Maureen Rozenn Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! 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 we dive into the iodine/thyroid controversy, and discover why your basal body temperature is such an important indicator of your overall health in my interviews with Dr. David Brownstein and Dr. Denis Wilson! All this and more in today’s episode of the 2021 summer replay series! Dr. David Brownstein is a Board-Certified family physician and is one of the foremost practitioners of holistic medicine. He is the Medical Director of the Center for Holistic Medicine in West Bloomfield, MI. Dr. Brownstein has lectured internationally to physicians, and others, about his success in using natural hormones and nutritional therapies in his practice. Dr. Denis Wilson developed the concept of Wilson ‘s Temperature Syndrome in 1988 after observing people with symptoms of low thyroid and low body temperature, yet who had normal blood tests. He found that by normalizing their temperatures with T3 (without T4) their symptoms often remained improved even after the treatment was discontinued. Today’s episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: How a book on nutrition led Dr. Brownstein down this career path What should we know about iodine as it relates to the thyroid and why is it essential? What happens when there’s an iodine deficiency? Why is it important to know your iodine levels before you get pregnant? Iodine’s connection to cystic breasts How the thyroid is related to metabolism Low body temperature: what does it mean and what does it have to do with the thyroid? Dr. Wilson’s experiments with cycling patients and resetting their thermostat and thyroid What to do if you have a low body temperature The direct correlation between metabolism and body temperature and how it relates to fertility How does hyperthyroidism relate to fertility? How to tell if, and when, what you’re doing is working What to eat, and when to eat it, to maintain healthy insulin levels Connect with Dr. David Brownstein, MD You can connect with Dr. Brownstein on his website. Connect with Dr. Denis Wilson, MD You can connect with Dr. Wilson on his website. Resources mentioned FFP 116 | Stop The Thyroid Madness | Going Beyond Synthroid & Getting to the Root Cause of Thyroid Disorders | Why the TSH Test Isn’t Enough | What to do when your Doctor Won’t Cooperate | Janie Bowthorpe, M. Ed. Dr. Brownstein’s Book – Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It Dr. Brownstein’s Book – Overcoming Thyroid Disorders Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness by Dr. Broda Barnes The Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine The Exercise Paradox List of Medical Providers Trained in Dr. Wilson’s Approach Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! 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.

Why do doctor’s prescribe the birth control for (literally) every menstrual cycle complaint? Find out in today’s episode of the 2021 summer replay series! Dr. Naylor is a board-certified family physician, focused on preventive medicine and nutrition. As an osteopathic physician, she treats patients with a whole-person approach and has training in treating the body with hands-on techniques, called osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). She became especially interested in fertility during the end of her residency training when she herself stopped hormonal contraception in an effort to get pregnant and didn’t get a period. Almost 2 years later, she continues her journey to naturally regain a healthy menstrual cycle and reflects on how western medicine addresses (or doesn’t address) this common issue. Today’s episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! Today’s episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What is Osteopathic medicine? Dr. Naylor shares how her own experience on hormonal contraceptives has shifted how she views prescribing them in her own practice Why type of training to medical Doctors typically receive regarding hormonal contraceptives? Why do Doctors typically recommend hormonal methods of birth control over non-hormonal methods? Why the official recommendation is for women to use hormonal contraceptives throughout most of their adult life up until approximately age 50 How are physicians typically educated regarding the side effects of hormonal contraceptives? What training are physicians given to the menstrual cycle and maintaining reproductive health? What is the best way to approach your doctor when you are seeking care outside of the traditional medical paradigm? Why advocating for yourself isn’t always easy How to approach your Doctor when he or she isn’t receptive to the treatment, medication or approach you wish to take Connect with Dr. Naylor You can connect with Dr. Naylor on her Website Resources mentioned Dr. Miranda Naylor (website) What is a DO? FFP 007 | What the pill really does to your hormones | PCOS & Menstrual Irregularities | Dr. Lara Briden FFP 095 | No More Periods? The Blessings of the Curse | Menstrual Suppression | The Pill | Dr. Susan Rako FFP 100 | Anniversary Edition Part 1 | Multi-Episode Compilation | Fertility Awareness Method | Pregnancy | Birth Control | Women’s Health | Lisa | Fertility Friday   Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! 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.