If you’ve ever felt frustrated that no one ever taught you how your body actually works—especially your menstrual cycle and ovulation—you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down the foundations of the Fertility Awareness Method so you can start understanding your own body with confidence.

Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally, coming off birth control, or just curious about natural fertility tracking, this is the crash course you wish you had in 9th grade. I cover the basics to get you ready for next week’s amazing interview with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of The Fifth Vital Sign.

And if you’re feeling ready to go deeper, I invite you to check out my ​Cycle Charting for Conception Mini-Course​—the same foundational tool I use inside the Brilliant Fertility Program to help clients track with clarity and confidence.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ Why I was mad no one taught me this sooner: (hint: bc FAM should be basic body literacy for everyone!)

✨ The 3 Pillars of Fertility Awareness: Learn how to track cervical mucus, basal body temperature, and cervix position to understand your fertile window.

✨ Cervical Mucus 101: What it looks like, how it changes, and why it's one of the most important signs your body gives you when you’re fertile.

✨ BBT & What It Tells Us: I explain basal body temperature tracking and how it helps detect ovulation and reveal hidden health patterns.

✨ Cycle Charting Without Obsession: Charting shouldn’t create stress. I share ways to make it empowering—not anxiety-inducing—and link to my mini-course to help you get started.

In this gentle introduction to cycle tracking for fertility, my goal is to help you reconnect with your body. If you’ve never learned how to observe your cycle signs, or you’re wondering if your chart is "normal," this episode is your first step.

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