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Now displaying: January, 2019
Jan 25, 2019

I've had many requests to share some behind the scenes info about the process of bringing my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility to life! Today I pull back the curtain and share what the writing process was like, and some of my key takeaways now that the book is finished and out in the world!

I share what it was like going through thousands of research papers to provide the depth of information you'll find in this mammoth book, my reflections after seeing what the data shows — and after reviewing the researchers' interpretations of that data.

Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free.

Topics discussed in today's episode:
  • What the process was like researching for this book, and how that affected the writing process
  • The importance of thinking critically about scientific research
  • The relationship between hormonal birth control and fertility
  • How hormonal birth control affects menstrual cycle parameters
  • How hormonal birth control impacts the time it will take you to become pregnant when you stop taking it
  • Why many researchers conclude that this well established (temporary) delay in the return of fertility is no big deal
  • Why I had to give myself some grace and let go of my expectations of the timeline (writing, editing, etc.)
  • Managing the range of emotions that sparked up as I wrote this book
  • Why it's up to us to demand better medical care

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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor:

The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility

This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Follow this link to purchase your copy today.

Jan 21, 2019

Exciting news to share today! My new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility was released today! After 2 years of researching, writing, editing, and more editing, The Fifth Vital Sign is finally here!

In today’s episode, I talk about the main message of the book: Why we must look at the menstrual cycle as a vital sign that is constantly relaying important information about our health and fertility. We can tap into this incredible knowledge by paying attention to our cycles, and monitor our progress by paying attention to how our cycles change over time. Fertility awareness is a central part of this process as it gives us the tools to both modify and understand what’s happening in our cycles.

Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free.

 
Topics discussed in today's episode:
  • When I first discovered that the menstrual cycle is the fifth vital sign of your health and fertility
  • The incredible properties (and role) of cervical mucus
  • What information will you find in the book?
  • What are the normal parameters of a healthy menstrual cycle?
  • The issue with timing sex based on a specific day of the menstrual cycle
  • Why hormonal birth control is not the answer to period problems (and menstrual cycle irregularities)
  • The history of the pill, and how it relates to our current understanding of how it works
  • The research on how the pill alters mate choice

Connect with Lisa:

You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter and on her website.

Resources mentioned

Related podcasts & blog posts:

Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. 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 Sponsor:

The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility

This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Follow this link to purchase your copy today.

Jan 18, 2019

New Year, new beginnings! In today’s episode, I share 6 ways to improve your menstrual cycle in 2019.

Join us for Fertility Awareness Mastery in January 2019! We start in a few weeks.

Today’s episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on January 22nd, 2019. Will you be joining us?

Click here for more information!

 

Topics discussed in today's episode:
  • The important role of sleep (quality and quantity!) in menstrual cycle health and fertility
  • Reducing your xenoestrogen exposure
  • Why it's time to identify your vices, and consider reducing your consumption (alcohol, caffeine, sugar, unopposed and/or refined carbohydrates, food sensitivities)
  • Addressing nutrient deficiencies
  • The role of menstrual cycle charting
  • Finding ways to de-stress

Connect with Lisa:

You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter and on her website.
 

Resources mentioned

Related podcasts & blog posts:

Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. 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 Sponsor:

Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program

This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Jan 18, 2019

New Year, new beginnings! In today’s episode, I share 6 ways to improve your menstrual cycle in 2019.

Join us for Fertility Awareness Mastery in January 2019! We start next week! If you were waiting for the last minute, it has officially arrived!

Today’s episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program! Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on January 22nd, 2019. Will you be joining us? Click here for more information!

Jan 11, 2019

Today I share an on-air client session with my client Leah C. Leah was a part of my most recent 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery group program. In today’s episode, we explore the challenges associated with coming off hormonal contraceptives and transitioning to using fertility awareness for birth control.

Join us for Fertility Awareness Mastery in January 2019! We start in a few weeks.

Today’s episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on January 22nd, 2019. Will you be joining us?

Click here for more information!

Topics discussed in today's episode:
  • The link between hormonal birth control and migraines
  • Managing the fear of coming off birth control
  • The downside of coming off hormonal birth control in Leah's case
  • Supporting liver function
  • Managing sugar cravings (and keeping your blood sugar balanced)
  • Transitioning off birth control in favour of using fertility awareness to prevent pregnancy

Connect with Lisa:

You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter and on her website.
 

Resources mentioned

Related podcasts & blog posts:

Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. 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 Sponsor:

Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program

This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Jan 4, 2019

Today I share an on-air client session with my client Dana. Dana was a part of my most recent 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery group program. Join us for Fertility Awareness Mastery in January 2019! We start in a few weeks.

Today’s episode is also sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. We start on January 22nd, 2019. Will you be joining us?

Click here for more information!

Topics discussed in today's episode:
  • Using fertility awareness for birth control, and also to gain important health information
  • Birth control side effects
  • The issue with IUDs, more specifically, painful insertion
  • Identifying the fertile window (the role of mucus)
  • Discharge related to abnormal cervical cells and how charting can help you identify it
  • Getting into the habit of checking your cervix (and dealing with the frustration of cervix checking!)
  • How to identify pregnancy on your chart
  • The importance of developing body literacy
  • Assembling your ideal healthcare team

Connect with Lisa:

You can connect with Lisa on her Facebook, Twitter and on her website.
 

Resources mentioned

Related podcasts & blog posts:

Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. 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 Sponsor:

Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery Live Group Program

This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

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