I’m so thrilled to welcome the incredible Lisa Hendrickson-Jack to the podcast this week. Lisa is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, and the author of The Fifth Vital Sign—a must-read if you’ve ever wanted to understand your cycle beyond just “that time of the month.” She's also the voice behind the top-rated Fertility Friday podcast and a fierce advocate for helping women connect to their cycles as a true vital sign of health.

In this episode, we explore what fertility awareness really means—and why it’s about so much more than trying to get pregnant. Lisa breaks down how your menstrual cycle is a mirror of your overall well-being, and how learning to chart it can give you real, science-backed insight into your hormones, your stress levels, and your health as a whole.

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 ovulation is crucial even if you’re not actively trying to conceive

✨ How to understand your cycle as your “fifth vital sign”

✨ Common myths around cycle tracking (and what actually works)

✨ The signs your body gives you when something’s off hormonally

✨ How fertility awareness can be a self-care tool, not a chore

Lisa has this beautiful way of blending science and heart. She helps you feel more in control of your health, more in tune with your body, and way less alone on this journey. Whether you’re new to cycle charting or just curious about how your fertility reflects your deeper health, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered, informed, and inspired.

Her approach blends science, compassion, and real-world wisdom. She also co-authored the brand-new book Real Food for Fertility—and if you head to the book’s website, you can read the first chapter for free! 🎉

So pour a cozy drink, grab your notebook (or your chart!), and get ready to fall in love with your cycle in a whole new way. 💗

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