Fertility Awareness Project

Fertility Awareness Project

By Nathalie DaudetAlternative HealthHealth & Fitness
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Fertility Awareness Project episodes

  • 29. My assistant and editor, Gretchen Huff, on preconception care
    We have a very special guest on the podcast today, you actually know her - but you might not know that you know her! Gretchen is a fertility awareness educator and doula, specializing in birth and parenthood, and the one who makes audio magic through editing this podcast! Nat speaks with her assistant and podcast editor Gretchen about emotionally and spiritually preparing for conception, and her journey with fertility awareness.
    Gretchen has a background in Modern Dance and Gender Studies and is trained as a Birth Doula and Fertility Awareness Educator. She is a passionate entrepreneur with a love of all-things fertility, birth, and parenthood. Gretchen is committed to shedding light on topics that are rarely completely understood - the menstrual cycle, conception, and birth. Learn more about Gretchen here!
    Find Nat's work on Instagram and take FAM Fundamentals.
    51 min
  • 28. Eating for your Cycle with Lucia Mazzella
    Eating for your cycle is a hot topic in the fertility awareness space! So many of us struggle with cycle challenges, and eating for your cycle is one way to nourish your body and hormones. In this episode, Nat speaks to Lucia Mazzella, a functional health cycle coach who teaches traditional kitchen wisdom to women and people with periods who want to take their health into their own hands and live in sync with their cycles. Her approach is simple, down to earth and practical, focusing on reducing period pain and PMS while balancing hormones naturally using food as medicine. Find Lucia's work on Instagram @ambrosias.table.
    Find Nat's work on Instagram and take FAM Fundamentals.
    53 min
  • 27. Cycle challenges and Justisse with Joy Davis
    What is it like to be a FAM educator and navigate your own personal charting challenges? Joy and Nat have a vulnerable conversation about the ways in which life has impacted our cycles, and how we stay hopeful when these challenges arise. We also talk about Joy's experience going through Justisse and the ways in which her culture flows through the fertility awareness education she provides for her community.
    Joy of Full Moon Fertility is a Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Health Reproductive Health Practitioner. She grew up inAlderville First Nation in Southern Ontario, Canada. Joy is Anishinaabe and her culture is a huge part of her identity. She teaches menstruators about their menstrual cycles as a health tool and to achieve or avoid pregnancy, strivinge to make fertility, cervical mucus, vagina's and uterus' fun and talked about more openly. To use our fertility to our advantage instead of fearing it, is her ultimate goal.
    Find Joy's work on Instagram and on her website.
    Find Nat's work on Instagram and take FAM Fundamentals.
    50 min
  • 25. Intentional online spaces and ovulation with Claire Baker

    How do we as facilitators create intentional, sacred online spaces that foster connection? How do we embrace all of the facets of ovulation, both the sparkly ones and the shadowy ones? What are some of the differences between menstrual cycle awareness and fertility awareness? In this conversation, Nat interviews Claire Baker, a a sought-after period coach, author and speaker.

    For nearly a decade Claire has taught thousands of women how to live in harmony with their menstrual cycle, rather than working against it. Claire believes menstrual cycle awareness is the missing key in women’s wellbeing, empowerment and creativity, and her immersive online courses and workshops inspire women to know their flow and become the authority in their own lives. Claire’s online program Adore Your Cycle has students in over 35 countries. Find Claire's work at clairebaker.com. Take her free class, Start to Chart.

    Check out Cycle Coach School.

    Find Nat's work on Instagram and take FAM Fundamentals.

    58 min
  • 25. Nerding out with Leslie Rewis
    Have you ever wondered why efficacy rates for withdrawal and fertility awareness based methods can vary so wildly? There is no better person to answer this question than Leslie Rewis.  
    Leslie Rewis is a college librarian and a certified fertility awareness educator through the Natural Family Planning Teachers Association - UK and Billings Ovulation Method Association - USA. She has been charting since 2016, and has tried a variety of femtech and natural family planning methods which she blogs and talks about on @chartyourfertility on social media and chartyourfertility.com.
    In this episode we talk about how to look at efficacy studies with a critical eye, factors that impact efficacy rates, why withdrawal efficacy is such a nuanced topic, how Leslie has navigated purity culture through FAM charting and more!
    Find Nat's work on Instagram and take FAM Fundamentals.
    45 min
  • 24. Ashley Hartman Annis | how FAM teaching evolves, gender inclusivity within FAM + more
    Nat + Megan talk with fellow FABM educator, doula, button-maker, and zine-creator (and much more) Ashley Hartman Annis about their work, self-care as an educator, the importance of gender inclusivity within fertility awareness, bodily autonomy + more!
    Links:
    German Artist - Vielma - Facebook
    Sexplanations - Youtube
    Scarlateen - Website
    Learn about + connect with Ashley: https://www.ashleyhartmanannis.com/
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    Connect with us!
    Megan McNamara:
    Instagram @FAMtasticfertility
    http://www.instagram.com/famtasticfertility/
    Youtube: FAMtastic Fertility
    http://www.youtube.com/famtasticfertility
    Nathalie Daudet:
    Instagram @fertilityawarenessproject
    http://www.instagram.com/fertilityawarenessproject/
    Website: http://www.fertilityawarenessproject.ca/
    Become a direct supporter of Body Literacy Babes:
    Your support of this podcast via a small monthly donation helps sustain future episodes.  Head over to the support page to get started. (http://anchor.fm.bodyliteracybabes/support)  We’re deeply grateful for your support and it allows us to continue this work - thank you!
    We want to hear from you!
    Email your stories to [email protected] and please include “listener story” + your topic in the subject line so we can search for them more easily.  Boundary: we cannot offer specific charting advice to those who are not our clients.  Thank you!
    body literacy, for everyone, forever!
    42 min
  • 23. why is consent so important for FAM?
    CONTENT WARNING: discussion of consent, sexual assault, rape, sensitive topics. Listeners' discretion is advised. Please prioritize your mental health by reaching out to a mental healthcare provider or another qualified provider for support if you need to.
    Links:
    Consent and Consequences podcast
    Fertility Intentions Scale
    Partner Involvement Scale by Chontelle Vargas 
    Loving the podcast?
    subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app
    show a friend your favorite episode + how to subscribe
    rate + review the pod on Apple Podcasts
    Connect with us!
    Megan McNamara:
    Instagram @FAMtasticfertility
    http://www.instagram.com/famtasticfertility/
    Youtube: FAMtastic Fertility
    http://www.youtube.com/famtasticfertility
    Nathalie Daudet:
    Instagram @fertilityawarenessproject
    http://www.instagram.com/fertilityawarenessproject/
    Website: http://www.fertilityawarenessproject.ca/
    Become a direct supporter of Body Literacy Babes:
    Your support of this podcast via a small monthly donation helps sustain future episodes.  Head over to the support page to get started. (http://anchor.fm.bodyliteracybabes/support)  We’re deeply grateful for your support and it allows us to continue this work - thank you!
    We want to hear from you!
    Email your stories to [email protected] and please include “listener story” + your topic in the subject line so we can search for them more easily.  Boundary: we cannot offer specific charting advice to those who are not our clients.  Thank you!
    body literacy, for everyone, forever!
    47 min
  • 22. Our take on predictive apps & devices
    A lot of people are attracted to fertility prediction devices. They seem foolproof and some are even FDA approved. However, there's a lot missing from the shiny IG ads. Listen to Megan and Nat get into this controversial topic.
    We chat about: 
    Predictive apps and devices
    How fertility awareness education = autonomy
    Who predictive apps might work and not work for
    Why it's hard to talk about this subject
    Resources:
    Nat's IGTV episode about predictions - https://www.instagram.com/tv/CG24TCiFiRO/?hl=en
    Fertility Awareness Educator Directory - https://faeducators.directory/
    Loving the podcast?
    rate + review the pod on Apple Podcasts
    subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app
    show a friend how to subscribe
    Connect with us!
    Megan McNamara:
    Instagram @FAMtasticfertility
    http://www.instagram.com/famtasticfertility/
    Youtube: FAMtastic Fertility Youtube Channel
    http://www.youtube.com/famtasticfertility
    Nathalie Daudet:
    Instagram @fertilityawarenessproject
    http://www.instagram.com/fertilityawarenessproject/
    Website: http://www.fertilityawarenessproject.ca/
    Become a direct supporter of Body Literacy Babes:
    Your support of this podcast via a small monthly donation helps sustain future episodes.  Head over to the support page to get started. (http://anchor.fm.bodyliteracybabes/support)  We’re deeply grateful for your support and it allows us to continue this work - thank you!
    We want to hear from you!
    Email your stories to [email protected] and please include “listener story” + your topic in the subject line so we can search for them more easily.  Boundary: we cannot offer specific charting advice to those who are not our clients.  Thank you!
    body literacy, for everyone, forever!
    48 min
  • 21. Q+A episode | libido, hormone imbalance, FAM skeptics
    Here's another entertaining and informative Q+A episode with Megan and Nat:
    Barrier methods and alternative sex during fertile window as well as details on correct use withdrawal
    Health and wellness advice for hormonal imbalance
    Discussing FAM with skeptics
    Advice for sex life when you’re never in the mood
    Resources mentioned in this episode
    "Well, That's Irresponsible" | Taboos, FAM, + How Not to Give a Shit
    Come As You Are by Dr. Emily Nagoski  
    Loving the podcast?
    rate + review the pod on Apple Podcasts
    subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app
    show a friend how to subscribe
    Connect with us!
    Megan McNamara:
    Instagram @FAMtasticfertility
    Youtube: FAMtastic Fertility Youtube Channel
    Nathalie Daudet:
    Instagram @fertilityawarenessproject
    Website: http://www.fertilityawarenessproject.ca/
    Become a direct supporter of Body Literacy Babes:
    Your support of this podcast via a small monthly donation helps sustain future episodes.  Head over to the support page to get started. (http://anchor.fm.bodyliteracybabes/support)  We’re deeply grateful for your support and it allows us to continue this work - thank you!
    We want to hear from you!
    Email your stories to [email protected] and please include “listener story” + your topic in the subject line so we can search for them more easily.  Boundary: we cannot offer specific charting advice to those who are not our clients.  Thank you!
    body literacy, for everyone, forever!
    54 min
  • 20. Do you really need a FAM educator?
    You're new to FAM and trying to decide the best way to learn it, or maybe you're an educator and you're seeking perspective about what clients need to learn FAM effectively. In this episode of Body Literacy Babes Megan and Nat chat about: 
    When self-teaching makes sense
    The many unexpected benefits of learning FAM with an educator
    The challenges of marketing yourself as a FAM educator
    How to make the most of a FAM course
    Resources mentioned in this episode:
    Megan + Nat talk FAM + sex
    Fertility Awareness Method of Birth Control Facebook Group  
    Database of fertility awareness educators
    Megan's FAM Course: Second Nature Cycles
    Nat's FAM course: Cycle Love
    Loving the podcast?
    rate + review the pod on Apple Podcasts
    subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app
    show a friend how to subscribe
    Connect with us!
    Megan McNamara:
    Instagram @FAMtasticfertility
    http://www.instagram.com/famtasticfertility/
    Youtube: FAMtastic Fertility Youtube Channel
    http://www.youtube.com/famtasticfertility
    Nathalie Daudet:
    Instagram @fertilityawarenessproject
    http://www.instagram.com/fertilityawarenessproject/
    Website: http://www.fertilityawarenessproject.ca/
    Become a direct supporter of Body Literacy Babes:
    Your support of this podcast via a small monthly donation helps sustain future episodes.  Head over to the support page to get started. (http://anchor.fm.bodyliteracybabes/support)  We’re deeply grateful for your support and it allows us to continue this work - thank you!
    We want to hear from you!
    Email your stories to [email protected] and please include “listener story” + your topic in the subject line so we can search for them more easily.  Boundary: we cannot offer specific charting advice to those who are not our clients.  Thank you!
    body literacy, for everyone, forever!
    51 min

About Fertility Awareness Project

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I'm Nat, a certified fertility awareness educator and menstrual cycle coach, and the founder of Fertility Awareness Project. I teach people all over the world to chart their menstrual cycles for birth…