Dr. Enos, ND, is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in the state of Colorado. She is the owner and founder of Healing Roots Natural Medicine, a clinic in Denver that focuses on autoimmune conditions, thyroid, skin, and gut health. She believes that the practice of medicine is an art, and she brings to it the sensitivity and creativity of an artist as well as the investigative skills and curiosity of a historian.

Dr. Enos strives to understand (and help her patients to understand) and correct health issues by identifying their root cause.  She does this through a unique blend of the best of traditional naturopathic medicine, biotherapeutic drainage, and functional medicine.

In today’s episode, Dr. Enos and I dive in and talk all about thyroid health, iodine, and fertility.

My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!

 Topics discussed in today's episode:

• How common are thyroid disorders?
• What is a full thyroid panel and why is it necessary?
• Why are thyroid issues on the rise?
• What role do chemicals and environmental halogens like chlorine and bromide impact our thyroid health
• What other environmental factors regularly disrupt normal thyroid function?
• What is the role of iodine in thyroid health?
• What tests are necessary for a full thyroid panel and what do they tell us about how your thyroid is functioning?
• Why is your doctor typically not ordering these tests?
• What nutrients are required for normal thyroid function?
• What is the significance of the reverse T3 test?
• How do hormonal contraceptives affect thyroid function?
• What is the role of replacement thyroid hormones such as Synthroid, Levothyroxine, and desiccated thyroid?
• When are drugs necessary to manage the thyroid?
• What does your body need to convert thyroid hormones so your body can utilize them?
• How can you test your iodine levels?

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Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs

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Robyn Srigley, otherwise known as The Hormone Diva, is a Holistic Nutritionist and Women’s Health and Nutrition Coach. Robyn’s own journey with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) jump-started her passion for helping women replace their anxieties with joy to open possibility in their lives and break free of hormonal imbalance.

In today’s episode we talk about PCOS, hormones, and the impact that diet and lifestyle changes can have on your cycles and your fertility.

My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!

 Topics discussed in today's episode:

• Why does it often take so long for many women to receive a positive PCOS diagnosis
• The role of fat in balancing hormones
• Why it took Robyn 2 years to overcome her acne and improve her menstrual cycle parameters
• The impact of stress and lifestyle events on your menstrual cycle
• What type of diet promotes healthy and balanced hormones
• The myth of low-fat eating
• Is it possible to optimize your home production on a vegetarian and vegan diet?
• Why is it important to balance blood sugar for optimal hormone production?
• The role of exercise in balancing blood sugar and hormone levels
• High-intensity interval training versus static exercise for weight loss and hormone balance
• Cultivating a healthy relationship with food

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Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs

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Katie is the author of several books about Fertility Awareness including The Garden of Fertility and Honoring Our Cycles. The Garden of Fertility provides extensive information on how a woman’s menstrual cycle is an indicator of her overall health, and she discusses how various health issues may show up in your charts.

In Katie’s most recent book An Electronic Silent Spring, she focuses on the impact of long-term exposure to Electromagnetic radiation, the same EMR technology that powers all of our wireless devices such as cell phones, computers, iPods, laptops and so much more.

Make sure to go back and listen to episode 33 if you haven’t listened to our first interview together

In today’s episode, we focus on wireless radiation and what women need to know about cell phones and Wifi when they are planning to conceive.

My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!

 Topics discussed in today's episode:

• What is electromagnetic radiation and how does it affect us?
• Why are children more vulnerable to electromagnetic radiation?
• How long does it take for effects of electromagnetic radiation to show up in our lives?
• How can we reduce our exposure to electromagnetic radiation
• Why Katie suggests that children have no screen time exposure until they are able to read and write
• How electromagnetic exposure is related to behavioural problems in children
• The concept of an electronic fast
• Why Katie suggests that it's actually better for children to have passive screen time (i.e. watching TV)  than it is for them to actively engage with technology (i.e. video games, iPods, cell phones, etc.)
• What are some practical ways to reduce your exposure to electromagnetic radiation during pregnancy
• Why Katie suggests that we turn off the Wifi in our homes for 12 hours per day
• Why it's so important to be asking questions about our exposure to radiation

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Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs

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Dr. Gangemi is a chiropractic physician and clinical nutritionist with a passion for natural healthcare specifically in the fields of nutrition and manual therapies. He has 20 years of clinical experience as a practitioner of complementary sports medicine and holistic therapies for patients dealing with a variety of ailments such as hormonal imbalances, digestive disturbances, immune dysfunction, and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Gangemi is an avid endurance athlete and dedicated student of many nature-based movement methods and he’s finished 16 Ironman triathlon races including 6 Hawaii Ironman World Championships.

He goes by the moniker “Sock Doc” at his popular website sock-doc.com which focuses on a natural approach to injury treatment and prevention for athletes. His other website, drgangemi.com has dozens of articles on how to live a healthier and more active life as well as natural treatment methods for a variety of ailments. Dr. Gangemi also has been recently teaching his natural health care protocol and techniques, Systems Health Care, to doctors and therapists throughout the US and Europe over the past several years.

In today’s episode, we tackle IUDs and find out how both hormonal and non-hormonal IUDs can impact your health. You’ll find out why Dr. Gangemi suggests to avoid them altogether!

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 Topics discussed in today's episode:

• What are the two main types of IUDs and how do they work to prevent pregnancy?
• Are "low dose" hormonal contraceptives better for you?
• What types of issues are associated with IUD use?
• How long does it take for IUD side effects to emerge?
• The ability of an IUD to create an imbalance in the body causing seemingly unrelated symptoms
• How do the hormones in hormonal contraceptives impact your hormonal health?
• The impact of synthetic hormones on your stress response
• The connection between synthetic progesterone and thyroid function
• Does the copper IUD disrupt your hormones?
• What impact does the copper IUD have on your mineral balance?
• How are copper and estrogen related?
• How does excess copper affect your liver and gallbladder?

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Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Programs

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Today I'm sharing a special solo episode with you. I'm weighing in on IUI with the use of Clomid and Letrozole and talking about what the research has to say about the success rates of these two popular drugs. If you've ever considered IUI, you'll want to tune into this episode, and check out the research for yourself!

 Topics discussed in today's episode:

• How effective is IUI?
• What is the difference between the pregnancy rate and the live birth rate?
• How to dissect "success" rates for IUI
• How do IUI success rates vary with age?
• What is the cumulative success rate of IUI and how does it differ from the success rate of an individual round?
• Does having more rounds of IUI increase your chances of conceiving?
• What are the side effects of Clomid?
• How do Clomid impact cervical mucus and your endometrial lining?
• Why up to 25% of women are resistant to Clomid
• What is Letrozole and how does it compare to Clomid for IUI?
• How do the pregnancy and miscarriage rates differ in women who use Clomid versus Letrozole?
• Why it's important to be critical of research studies

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This episode is sponsored by Anova Fertility!

In 2016 Dr. Marjorie Dixon created Anova with the goal to be the leader in innovation, education, and communication for high quality and humanized fertility and reproductive care. Anova Fertility has created the first next-generation IVF lab in Canada. Anova is celebrating her 1st birthday this month. If you are in the Toronto area and are interested in learning more about IVF from Anova’s medical team, we welcome you to sign-up for IVF 101 Education Session at our centre. You can visit http://fertilityfriday.com/anova/ for more information. If you live out of the country you can email info@anovafertility.com to request a medical consultation over Skype (there is a fee associated with this service).

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Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Programs

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In today's episode, I share a powerful story with you. I recently reached out to the members of the Fertility Friday Facebook Community and asked if anyone had experienced negative side effects on hormonal contraceptives. The responses were overwhelming, and today I invited Madeline on the show to share her experience with hormonal contraceptives. Specifically how they contributed to her experience of painful sex and also her decision to undergo surgery to remove a part of her vulva as a way to treat it.

 Topics discussed in today's episode:

• What is vulvodynia and why did Madeline require surgery for it?
• What was it that finally took the pain away for Madeline?
• What is the link between hormonal contraceptives and pain with intercourse?
• Do hormonal contraceptives cause changes in the tissues of your vulva?
• Is there any scientific research to support a link between hormonal contraceptives and painful sex?
• Can hormonal contraceptives cause your clitoris to shrink?
• What does it feel like to have vulvodynia?
• How does vulvodynia impact your sex life?

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

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This episode is sponsored by Anova Fertility!

In 2016 Dr. Marjorie Dixon created Anova with the goal to be the leader in innovation, education, and communication for high quality and humanized fertility and reproductive care. Anova Fertility has created the first next-generation IVF lab in Canada. Anova is celebrating her 1st birthday this month. If you are in the Toronto area and are interested in learning more about IVF from Anova’s medical team, we welcome you to sign-up for IVF 101 Education Session at our centre. You can visit http://fertilityfriday.com/anova/ for more information. If you live out of the country you can email info@anovafertility.com to request a medical consultation over Skype (there is a fee associated with this service).

To learn more about Dr. Marjorie Dixon, tune into our podcast together by clicking this link.

Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

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Dr. Barron Is Family Nurse Practitioner and an Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). She the Director of Marquette Fertility Education, offering direct patient care services and research in Natural Family Planning.  She began working in OB-GYN in 1975 as a staff nurse. Her NP clinical experience has focused on OB-GYN in a variety of settings. She has taught Natural Family Planning for 20 years. Additionally, she served in the US Naval Reserve for 14 years. At SIUE, Dr. Barron predominantly teaches NP graduate courses, and she has published over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles.

In today’s show we talk about the Marquette method of fertility education, and delve into some of the research Dr. Barron has published on the fertility awareness method.

 Topics discussed in today's episode:

• What is the Marquette method?
• How does the Marquette method work in combination with the Clear Blue Fertility Monitor?
• What is the difference between perfect use vs typical use?
• What is the typical use of condoms and birth control pills compared to the typical use of fertility awareness/natural family planning methods?
• How does the Clear Blue Monitor help you detect your fertile window?
• How does the monitor respond in times of stress or delayed ovulation?
• Can women with PCOS use the Marquette method?
• How can women use the Marquette method while they were breastfeeding?
• Why do fertility awareness methods require instruction from a teacher to gain the highest effectiveness rates?
• Why are typical use rates higher than perfect use rates?
• How does age affect your fertility?
• How a man’s semen analysis can be used as a vital sign, in the same way, a woman’s menstrual cycle
• The connection between marijuana use and reduced sperm quality
• The impact of xenoestrogens on male and female fertility
• Why would someone choose the Marquette method over other fertility awareness methods?

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A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by Anova Fertility!

In 2016 Dr. Marjorie Dixon created Anova with the goal to be the leader in innovation, education, and communication for high quality and humanized fertility and reproductive care. Anova Fertility has created the first next-generation IVF lab in Canada. Anova is celebrating her 1st birthday this month. If you are in the Toronto area and are interested in learning more about IVF from Anova’s medical team, we welcome you to sign-up for IVF 101 Education Session at our centre. You can visit http://fertilityfriday.com/anova/ for more information. If you live out of the country you can email info@anovafertility.com to request a medical consultation over Skype (there is a fee associated with this service).

To learn more about Dr. Marjorie Dixon, tune into our podcast together by clicking this link.

Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

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In today’s episode, I have the founder of Lunette, Heli Kurjanen on the show. We talk about what inspired Heli to start this company and go through some of the most common questions women have about menstrual cups, how to use them, and why so many women are switching over to them.

 Topics discussed in today's episode:

• What inspired Heli to create Lunette
• How is Lunette different to other menstrual cups on the market
• Why are so many women switching to menstrual cups and other reusable menstrual products
• The environmental impact of disposable menstrual products
• Why menstrual cups are actually more effective in capturing menstrual blood because of their design
• How can using menstrual cups help you connect with your body
• The many many benefits of switching to menstrual cups
• Can teenagers use menstrual cups? Is there a minimum age for use?
• The social construct of "virginity" and how it relates to menstrual products
• The cultural taboos around women touching our own bodies
• When and why do menstrual cups leak?
• What can you tell about your health by paying attention to your period blood
• How do you insert a menstrual cup? Heli gives us step-by-step instructions
• How to change your menstrual cup if you're using a public washroom

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A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by Anova Fertility!

In 2016 Dr. Marjorie Dixon created Anova with the goal to be the leader in innovation, education, and communication for high quality and humanized fertility and reproductive care. Anova Fertility has created the first next-generation IVF lab in Canada. Anova is celebrating her 1st birthday this month. If you are in the Toronto area and are interested in learning more about IVF from Anova’s medical team, we welcome you to sign-up for IVF 101 Education Session at our centre. You can visit http://fertilityfriday.com/anova/ for more information. If you live out of the country you can email info@anovafertility.com to request a medical consultation over Skype (there is a fee associated with this service).

To learn more about Dr. Marjorie Dixon, tune into our podcast together by clicking this link.

Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

This episode is also sponsored by my Fertility Management Masterclass! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information.

 Topics discussed in today's episode:

• Is it possible to under eat and still get enough calories?
• The connection between flavour and nutrient density
• Could over-eating be related to eating foods devoid of nutrients?
• How does under-eating negatively impact fertility?
• The problem with "low-fat" diets
• Overcoming the myth that animal fats are bad for us
• The massive difference between the nutrient density of organ meats compared to regular muscle meats
• The role of a nutrient-dense diet in building and preserving fertility
• Why we are so quick to give up animal fats but don't think twice about bingeing on sugar
• How to reduce sugar cravings in a way that doesn't involve calorie restriction
• Why breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day
• How does shifting the focus to eating a nutrient dense diet affect your weight?
• How to trust that your body is capable of self-regulating your hunger cues

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

A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by Anova Fertility!

In 2016 Dr. Marjorie Dixon created Anova with the goal to be the leader in innovation, education, and communication for high quality and humanized fertility and reproductive care. Anova Fertility has created the first next-generation IVF lab in Canada. Anova is celebrating her 1st birthday this month. If you are in the Toronto area and are interested in learning more about IVF from Anova’s medical team, we welcome you to sign-up for IVF 101 Education Session at our centre. You can visit http://fertilityfriday.com/anova/ for more information. If you live out of the country you can email info@anovafertility.com to request a medical consultation over Skype (there is a fee associated with this service).

To learn more about Dr. Marjorie Dixon, tune into our podcast together by clicking this link.

Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

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Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program!

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• Maria shares her experience with miscarriage
• Why Maria chose to share her experience of miscarriage with friends and family instead of keeping to herself
• The relationship between basal body temperature and temperature
• How high should your progesterone levels be in the middle of your luteal phase?
• How to tell if you're pregnant by looking at your chart
• The connection between gluten consumption and thyroid health
• Low body temperature: what does it mean and what does it have to do with the thyroid
• How to confirm ovulation by monitoring your charts
• How to use Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) in conjunction with fertility awareness to maximize your chances of conception
• The importance of having your partner's semen tested early on

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Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program!

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• Amy shares her experience transitioning from hormonal birth control to fertility awareness
• What is perfect use withdrawal?
• Managing acne outbreaks post-pill
• Optimizing diet and lifestyle factors to encourage healthy menstrual cycles
• Tips for balancing blood sugar and managing sugar cravings
• The impact that a recent steroid shot had on Amy's cycle
• Detaching from your expectations of what "should" be happening on your chart and embracing your actual menstrual cycle
• The natural progression involved in gaining confidence using fertility awareness for birth control

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Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program!

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Today I release another episode in my Fertility Awareness Reality Series! I interview my client Stacey. Stacey was a member of my most recent group program, and in our episode together we delve into the relationship between digestion and her menstrual cycle. Stacey was able to eliminate her period pain by making a series of gentle dietary and lifestyle changes, and now her focus is on improving her digestion.

• Stacey shares her experience of menstruation over the years how she ended up on the pill at a young age
• Stacey shares how she managed to overcome a lifetime of dysmenorrhea after making some key dietary and lifestyle changes
• Transitioning to Fertility Awareness after years of using hormonal birth control
• How Stacey gained confidence using Fertility Awareness for birth control
• The one change Stacey made in her diet that completely changed her digestion
• Preparing for pregnancy - preconception nutrition

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Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program!

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Alexandra and Sjanie have developed a radical new approach to women’s health and well-being, creativity, leadership and spiritual life based on the power of the menstrual cycle. They are both published authors and experts in the field of women’s well-being and spirituality. In their most recent book Wild Power: discover the magic of your menstrual cycle and awaken the feminine path to power, they tell an incredible new story of feminine power and combine their expertise in the fields of psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, coaching, embodied movement practices, teaching, and facilitation.

• Alexandra and Sjanie shares how their passion for helping a woman understand her own body started
• What is Wild Power and why they are so eager to share this with you
• They describe the basic energy dynamic of the cycle
• What are the two poles of the menstrual cycle
• Why your menstrual cycle is the blueprint of who you are
• The impact of stress on your cycle and how to cope with it
• Why menstruation is not a hindrance
• The importance of listening to your body
• Why you should pay attention to your body
• What's the big red rule in their book Wild Power
• How to have a deeper understanding of your menstrual cycle

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Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program!

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• 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

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This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton. Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods. Most importantly it aims to preserve your overall health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program!

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

• The dramatic impact of diet on Anna's cycles
• Anna's transition from hormonal birth control to the Fertility Awareness Method
• Anna's experience on hormonal contraceptives and the side effects she experienced
• How menstrual cycle charting helped Anna to improve her PCOS symptoms
• How fertility awareness helped Anna to gain a deeper awareness of her cycles and her health overall
• The addictive nature of processed sugary food
• Eating in a way that balances blood sugar
• How Anna eliminated her menstrual cramps through diet and lifestyle changes
• Transitioning from the mindset of "food as fuel" to considering food as nutrition
• The connection between sugary food and unwanted hair growth in Anna's case

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This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton. Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods. Most importantly it aims to preserve your overall health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program!

This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness in a supportive environment surrounded by an amazing group of like-minded women! Click here to reserve your spot in the group!

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

Topics discussed in today's episode:

• How Erica discovered the Fertility Awareness Method
• How to tell the difference between ovulatory bleeding, spotting, and menstruation
• How to chart different types of bleeding during your cycle
• What Erica did to bring back her period after 6 months of amenorrhea
• Recording your basal body temperature when your sleep routine is inconsistent
• How to time sex for conception
• The relationship between diet and the menstrual cycle
• Creating a breakfast routine that helps to stabilize blood sugar

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This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program!

This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness in a supportive environment surrounded by an amazing group of like-minded women! Click here to reserve your spot in the group!

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

Topics discussed in today's episode:

• LeAnna shares her experience taking hormonal contraceptives.
• Why in LeAnna's case, her panic attacks many years after she first started using hormonal contraceptives.
• What made LeAnna realize that the pill was behind her symptoms
• LeAnna's transition from hormonal contraceptive to fertility awareness and how it impacts her overall health.
• Why the most common side effects of using hormonal contraceptives are not what you think they are
• Samantha shares her experience using hormonal contraceptives.
• She shares the effects that she experienced and how it led her to the fertility awareness method.
• Samantha shares how the pill affected her mood.
• Why the is pill often the last thing women consider to be the cause of their symptoms.

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This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

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Topics discussed in today's episode:

• Melissa shares how she overcome endometriosis and how her own experience compelled her to support women to do the same through her Endo-Empowered program.
• What is the REACH technique?
• What role do Natural Killer cells play in endometriosis?
• Why is endometriosis so painful for so many women?
• How do you know if you might have endometriosis? What signs should you be looking for?
• The connection between liver health and endometriosis
• How is Glyphosate -- i.e. Roundup connected to rising endometriosis rates?
• What is the connection between gluten and menstrual cycle issues like endometriosis?
• Why pain with sex may be an important indicator that you could have endometriosis

Connect with Melissa.

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This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

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Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Management Masterclass! Gain clarity and confidence using the Fertility Awareness Method and improve your cycle health at the same time! Click here for more information!

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

Topics discussed in today's episode:

• Nicole shares her experience with endometriosis and how it led her to become a Naturopathic Doctor.
• How do ovulation predictor kits (OPKs) work?
• Is it possible to have endometriosis without having any signs and symptoms?
• What is laparoscopy?
• The importance of having the right diagnosis and how you would benefit from it
• The truth about unexplained infertility
• What is seed cycling and how can it help balance your menstrual cycle?
• The connection between the menstrual cycle and the lunar calendar
• What to expect coming off of hormonal birth control?
• How long does it typically take for a woman's period to come back after coming off of hormonal contraceptives?
• Using Vitex to regulate your hormones. How long should you take it for?
• How to improve your egg quality?
• The importance of having adequate progesterone production in the body.
• How diet and lifestyle affect your body and your reproductive health?
• When is the best time to get off the pill?

Connect with Dr. Sandilands.

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This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Management Masterclass! Gain clarity and confidence using the Fertility Awareness Method and improve your cycle health at the same time! Click here for more information!

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

What it comes down to is that you want to work with someone whose perspective aligns with yours. Whether you see a medical doctor, a functional practitioner, a naturopath or a physiotherapist, you have the right to work with someone who will work with you and support you to achieve optimal health. I show you how to step in the driver's seat and find a practitioner who shares your perspective and will support the decisions you make about your health.

Topics discussed in today's episode:

• How to choose a practitioner that's right for you and aligns with your values
• How to approach a practitioner if you're not sure they're "on-board" already
• How to find out where your practitioner is coming from & understand her approach to treatment
• Why it's important to understand your practitioner's goal as far as treatment is concerned and evaluate if it matches yours
• How to find a practitioner that recognizes your needs?
• Who are the members of your health team?
• The importance of asking the right questions
• How to determine what you really need from a practitioner
• What to do if you find yourself working with a practitioner who isn't supportive
• The benefits of working with a practitioner who has experience with the specific issue you have
• What questions should you ask when looking for a practitioner?
• What truly makes the biggest impact when you approach health challenges?

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This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Management Masterclass! Gain clarity and confidence using the Fertility Awareness Method and improve your cycle health at the same time! Click here for more information!

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

Topics discussed in today's episode:

• Dr. Frank shares her experience working as a Naturopath in Toronto over the past 20 years.
• She describes her specialization and how it shifted from her previous practice
• She shares her own personal experience having a child at age 41
• Dr. Frank shares her personal experience overcoming PCOS
• Why your IVF doctor may not be doing the same tests as your functional practitioner
• Why an investigation for endometriosis should be done in any case of "unexplained infertility"
• What is PCOS? What are the most common signs and symptoms?
• What is the relationship between testosterone levels and PCOS?
• Improving fertility in non-invasive ways
• Treating endometriosis, PCOS and other reproductive health issues naturally
• The impact hormonal birth control has on your body
• The importance of balancing blood sugar when dealing with PCOS
• The relationship between Acne & PCOS

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This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Management Masterclass! Gain clarity and confidence using the Fertility Awareness Method and improve your cycle health at the same time! Click here for more information!

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

Nicola is the author of the book, No Period. Now What? A book that came out of her own experience trying to conceive over an 18 month period. After receiving a diagnosis of hypothalamic amenorrhea, she took matters into her own hands doing research and using the knowledge she gained to eventually recover and bring her period back. She tried the medical route to pregnancy, with multiple doctor visits, injections, and ultrasounds but was not successful in her efforts. Ultimately, she was able to conceive naturally, and since that time Nicola has shared her knowledge of the path to recovery, helping hundreds of others achieve their dreams of pregnancy.

In this episode, Nicola helps us understand the factors that affect your periods. She discusses the impact of vigorous exercise and diet on reproductive health, and the impact that hormonal birth control can have on your menstrual cycles and your fertility. She also sheds some light on the difference between Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Nicola emphasizes the importance of looking at your lifestyle factors, particularly diet, exercise and stress, as you work towards bringing your periods back.

Topics discussed in today's episode:

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This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Management Masterclass! Gain clarity and confidence using the Fertility Awareness Method and improve your cycle health at the same time! Click here for more information!

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

In this episode I decided to go solo to talk with you about the reality of coming off hormonal birth control. For some reason numerous health professionals continue to advise women that they will get pregnant immediately after they come off the pill. The thing is that when you take a look at the research, most women who take hormonal birth control long term do experience a delay in the return of their fertility. For some women it is a few months, and for others it is over a year. In this episode I talk about the transition period after coming off hormonal contraceptives and how long it typically takes before your cycles go back to normal. I also talk about how you can prepare for that transition period and optimize your chances of conceiving when you're ready to start a family.

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• Cora Tampons | Organic Tampons That Work

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This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Management Masterclass! Gain clarity and confidence using the Fertility Awareness Method and improve your cycle health at the same time! Click here for more information!

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

Stephanie Risinger is a Fertility Coach, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Stephanie has been a therapist for nine years, and she decided to start her podcast, The Holistic Fertility and Wellness Podcast, after experiencing several years of fertility challenges and pursuing holistic approaches to improving fertility.  She found that the information she sought was not as easily accessible as she had hoped.  She worked hard to find resources and is now sharing those resources with others through her podcast.

In today's show, Stephanie shares her own fertility journey with us. After her 9 year journey with fertility challenges, Stephanie is expecting her first baby! She shares how she managed to maintain hope throughout her journey, and how she was able to maintain her own sense of identity and worthiness during the years she was unable to conceive.

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• FFP 134 | Optimizing Sperm Health | Motility, Morphology & Sperm Count | Why He Needs To Get Tested ASAP | Marc Sklar
• Cora Tampons | Organic Tampons That Work

Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group

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This episode is sponsored by Cora! Made from 100% organic cotton, Cora tampons were designed not only to help you manage your periods but also to preserve your health.  For every month of tampons you buy, Cora gives a month of pads along with menstrual health education to a girl in need in India. Click here to receive your first month's supply free of charge.

*Please note that Cora only ships within the United States.

Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Management Masterclass! Gain clarity and confidence using the Fertility Awareness Method and improve your cycle health at the same time! Click here for more information!

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