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FFP 083 | Do You Know When You Ovulate? | Fertility Awareness Method | Dr. Kerry Hampton 0

Jun 24, 2016

Kerry is a nurse and midwife natural fertility specialist. She assists women to avoid and achieve pregnancy naturally through knowledge and a holistic approach to wellness. In case you missed our previous episode together, make sure to go to FFP 20 | How to Accurately time Sex to Optimize your chances of getting Pregnant and listen. It is to date one of my most popular episodes, and in our previous episode, we spoke at length about the role that cervical mucus plays in a woman’s fertility, and why mucus is essential.

In today’s show, we talk about Kerry’s most recent publication. A study that delves into how few women are able to correctly identify their fertile window, even though the majority of women in the study wanted to learn more about fertility awareness, also the implications that these findings have for women trying to get pregnant.

Topics discussed in today's episode

The disconnect between what women think they know about their fertility and what they actually know
Why women think they understand their fertility, but often can’t correctly identify their fertile window
Are physicians and nurses capable of helping women to correctly identify when they’re fertile
Do women know that fertility tracking apps are a version of the rhythm method?
What factors make it more complicated for women to use predictive charting apps and devices?
How can fertility awareness charting help women conceive when they have PCOS?
How can diet and lifestyle changes improve menstrual cycle health and fertility?
Dispelling the 28-day cycle myth and the day 14 ovulation myth
Understanding that variability is normal within the menstrual cycle, and also during different times in a woman’s life
How do life events impact ovulation and the menstrual cycle?

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You can connect with Kerry on her website.

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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by Sirc of (The Nock)

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FFP 082 | Fertility Awareness | Body Literacy | Grace of The Moon | Sarah Bly 0

Jun 17, 2016

Sarah is the Founder of Grace Of the Moon and the founder of one of the very few Fertility Awareness Education teacher training programs available in North America. Sarah is a midwife, a Fertility Awareness Educator, and a Holistic Women’s Health Counsellor. She has been working in the field of women’s health for over 16 years. Not to mention that she has been charting her own cycle for over 23 years! She is an active member of the Association of Fertility Awareness Professionals, and the Natural Fertility Network in Ashland Oregon where she provides alternative and holistic options for women and couples dealing with infertility, as well as helping women and couples optimize their health during the preconception period.

And in today’s show, we talk about Fertility Awareness and the important role it plays in developing body literacy, the profound shift that often happens for women as they learn to listen to their body’s wisdom by charting their cycles, the future of fertility awareness education and much more!

Topics discussed in today's episode

What is body literacy?
Why aren't women taught body literacy and fertility awareness in schools?
The connection between our bodies and nature
What role does fertility awareness play in encouraging women to deepen their relationships with their bodies?
Taking a holistic approach to improving fertility and menstrual health
Why is it beneficial for women to learn fertility awareness from a teacher?
The future of Fertility Awareness Education

Connect with Sarah

You can connect with Sarah on her website, and on Facebook

Resources mentioned

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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by Sirc of (The Nock)

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FFP 080 | Can Your Relationship Survive Fertility Challenges? | Save The Marriage | Dr. Lee Baucom 0

Jun 3, 2016

Lee is internationally known for his methods and approaches to saving marriages. For over 25 years, he has been helping people around the world to save, restore, and create the relationships they desire and deserve. He is the author of the book, How To Save Your Marriage In 3 Simple Steps, and creator of the Save The Marriage System, as well as numerous other resources.

Lee also has a podcast - The Save the Marriage Podcast, which is one of my favorite podcasts on marriage/relationships.

In today’s show, we talk about fertility challenges, and how they can impact a relationship, why some couples don’t survive fertility challenges, and what you can do to strengthen your relationship so fertility challenges don’t destroy your relationship if you’re faced with them.

Topics discussed in today's episode

When couples are struggling, is it usually a communication issue or a lack of connection?
The 3Cs of saving your relationship/marriage: connection, change & create a new path
How does infertility impact a relationship?
Is it possible to compromise on having children?
What is the difference between couples who survive infertility and couples who don't?
Do men and women deal with infertility differently?
The grief associated with infertility, and how it can be expressed in different ways by different people
The impact that sex on demand or sex for a purpose can have on a couple
The 5 Love Languages
When is it time to call it quits?

Connect with Lee

You can connect with Lee on his website, listen to his podcast on iTunes and on Facebook & Twitter