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Should you rely on ovulation predictor kits when you're trying to conceive? Find out in today's episode of the 2021 summer replay series!

In this solo episode, I am tackling the topic of Ovulation Predictor Kits! I talk about OPKs and why I don't think they are all they're cracked up to be. I share why relying solely on OPKs can reduce your chances of conception in some cases, and why your body gives you much more reliable signs to go on when you pay attention to it!

Today's episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE!

Today's episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now!

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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

Connect with Lisa.

You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter.

Resources mentioned:

• Fertility Awareness Method | Fertility Friday Podcast
• Cora Tampons | Organic Tampons That Work
• 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program | Program Details

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

This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Is there a connection between fibrocystic breast disease, ovarian cysts and iodine deficiency? Find out in today's episode of the 2021 summer replay series!

Dr. Flechas has been in medical practice for 35 years. He is the Medical Director of Flechas Family Practice in Hendersonville, N.C. In addition to family practice, Dr. Flechas's areas of specialization include Iodine therapy for thyroid and breast disorders, bio-identical hormone replacement for both men and women, and diagnosis and treatment of cardiac-related issues such as coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, and hypertension.

Today's episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE!

Today's episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now!

• The link between fibrocystic breast disease and iodine deficiency
• The connection between iodine deficiency and cancer
• What is the relationship between iodine deficiency and thyroid function?
• What are the factors that contribute to the development of a goiter?
• Is iodine only necessary for thyroid function?
• How Iodine is distributed inside your body?
• What is fibrocystic breast disease and what are the most common signs and symptoms?
• The link between iodine and the development of scar tissue
• How is iodine related to breast, ovarian, and thyroid cancer?
• If iodine can reverse fibrocystic breast disease, then why isn't it standard treatment?
• The link between iodine deficiency, polycystic ovary, and insulin resistance?
• What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for iodine and why does Dr. Flechas recommend significantly higher amounts?
• How can you determine if you are deficient in iodine?
• What is the most accurate way to test your iodine levels?

Resources mentioned:

• References & research papers on Iodine | Hakala Labs
• Iodine replacement in fibrocystic disease of the breast (PubMed)| Dr. Eskin
• Linalool, a plant-derived monoterpene alcohol, reverses doxorubicin resistance in human breast adenocarcinoma cells (PubMed)
• Perillyl Alcohol Inhibits Human Breast Cancer Cell Growth in vitro and in vivo (PubMed)
• Hakala Research Lab | Iodine Testing

Related podcasts & blog posts:

• FFP 124 | Thyroid Health & Fertility, Why the TSH Test Isn't Enough | Iodine & Thyroid Function | Wilson's Temperature Syndrome | Dr. David Brownstein, MD | Dr. Denis Wilson, MD
• FFP 164 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Erika Enos
• FFP 143 | Choosing the Right Practitioner | How To Find A Functional Practitioner Who Will Really Help You | Lisa | Fertility Friday
• FFP 116 | Stop The Thyroid Madness | Going Beyond Synthroid & Getting to the Root Cause of Thyroid Disorders | Why the TSH Test Isn't Enough | What to do when your Doctor Won't Cooperate | Janie Bowthorpe, M. Ed.
• FFP 041 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Dr. Maureen Rozenn
• Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday

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

This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Today we dive into the iodine/thyroid controversy, and discover why your basal body temperature is such an important indicator of your overall health in my interviews with Dr. David Brownstein and Dr. Denis Wilson! All this and more in today's episode of the 2021 summer replay series!

Dr. David Brownstein is a Board-Certified family physician and is one of the foremost practitioners of holistic medicine. He is the Medical Director of the Center for Holistic Medicine in West Bloomfield, MI. Dr. Brownstein has lectured internationally to physicians, and others, about his success in using natural hormones and nutritional therapies in his practice.

Dr. Denis Wilson developed the concept of Wilson 's Temperature Syndrome in 1988 after observing people with symptoms of low thyroid and low body temperature, yet who had normal blood tests. He found that by normalizing their temperatures with T3 (without T4) their symptoms often remained improved even after the treatment was discontinued.

Today's episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE!

Today's episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now!

• How a book on nutrition led Dr. Brownstein down this career path
• What should we know about iodine as it relates to the thyroid and why is it essential?
• What happens when there's an iodine deficiency?
• Why is it important to know your iodine levels before you get pregnant?
• Iodine's connection to cystic breasts
• How the thyroid is related to metabolism
• Low body temperature: what does it mean and what does it have to do with the thyroid?
• Dr. Wilson's experiments with cycling patients and resetting their thermostat and thyroid
• What to do if you have a low body temperature
• The direct correlation between metabolism and body temperature and how it relates to fertility
• How does hyperthyroidism relate to fertility?
• How to tell if, and when, what you're doing is working
• What to eat, and when to eat it, to maintain healthy insulin levels

Connect with Dr. David Brownstein, MD

You can connect with Dr. Brownstein on his website.

Connect with Dr. Denis Wilson, MD

You can connect with Dr. Wilson on his website.

Resources mentioned

• FFP 116 | Stop The Thyroid Madness | Going Beyond Synthroid & Getting to the Root Cause of Thyroid Disorders | Why the TSH Test Isn't Enough | What to do when your Doctor Won't Cooperate | Janie Bowthorpe, M. Ed.
• Dr. Brownstein's Book – Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It
• Dr. Brownstein's Book – Overcoming Thyroid Disorders
• Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness by Dr. Broda Barnes
• The Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine
• The Exercise Paradox
• List of Medical Providers Trained in Dr. Wilson's Approach

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

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

This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Why do doctor's prescribe the birth control for (literally) every menstrual cycle complaint? Find out in today's episode of the 2021 summer replay series!

Dr. Naylor is a board-certified family physician, focused on preventive medicine and nutrition. As an osteopathic physician, she treats patients with a whole-person approach and has training in treating the body with hands-on techniques, called osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). She became especially interested in fertility during the end of her residency training when she herself stopped hormonal contraception in an effort to get pregnant and didn't get a period. Almost 2 years later, she continues her journey to naturally regain a healthy menstrual cycle and reflects on how western medicine addresses (or doesn't address) this common issue.

Today's episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE!

Today's episode is sponsored by Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, my 10 week group coaching program! We start on September 21st! Will you be joining us? Click here to register now!

• What is Osteopathic medicine?
• Dr. Naylor shares how her own experience on hormonal contraceptives has shifted how she views prescribing them in her own practice
• Why type of training to medical Doctors typically receive regarding hormonal contraceptives?
• Why do Doctors typically recommend hormonal methods of birth control over non-hormonal methods?
• Why the official recommendation is for women to use hormonal contraceptives throughout most of their adult life up until approximately age 50
• How are physicians typically educated regarding the side effects of hormonal contraceptives?
• What training are physicians given to the menstrual cycle and maintaining reproductive health?
• What is the best way to approach your doctor when you are seeking care outside of the traditional medical paradigm?
• Why advocating for yourself isn't always easy
• How to approach your Doctor when he or she isn't receptive to the treatment, medication or approach you wish to take

Connect with Dr. Naylor

You can connect with Dr. Naylor on her Website

Resources mentioned

• Dr. Miranda Naylor (website)
• What is a DO?
• FFP 007 | What the pill really does to your hormones | PCOS & Menstrual Irregularities | Dr. Lara Briden
• FFP 095 | No More Periods? The Blessings of the Curse | Menstrual Suppression | The Pill | Dr. Susan Rako
• FFP 100 | Anniversary Edition Part 1 | Multi-Episode Compilation | Fertility Awareness Method | Pregnancy | Birth Control | Women's Health | Lisa | Fertility Friday

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

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

This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Is there a connection between the MTHFR gene mutation and infertility? Is folic acid found in nature? Join me for an in-depth conversation with Diane Keddy about MTHFR and fertility in today's episode of the 2021 summer replay series!

Today's episode is sponsored by Tempdrop!

Tempdrop gives you everything you need to effortlessly track your fertility. Wear the Tempdrop sensor while you sleep for accurate basal body temperature readings without the stress of early morning wake ups. Tempdrop's accompanying app enables you to chart an array of symptoms alongside your BBT, including cervical mucus and OPKs. Combine these fertility signs all in one place to identify your fertile window and confirm ovulation.

Whether you are trying to conceive, are avoiding pregnancy or want to chart for health reasons, Tempdrop makes fertility awareness accessible to all women - even if you don't have regular cycles or sleeping patterns.

Identify your fertility window, in real time with Tempdrop. Follow this link to buy now! And use code coupon code: FERTILITYFRIDAY at checkout for a 10% discount when your order!

• What is the MTHFR gene mutation and how common is this gene mutation?
• Why is the MTHFR gene mutation problematic in both men and women?
• What impact does the MTHFR gene mutation have on a woman's ability to convert folic acid to folate?
• What are the symptoms of the MTHFR mutation and how do you test for it?
• Is folic acid dangerous to individuals with this gene mutation?
• What type of diet is recommended for individuals with the MTHFR gene mutation?
• How does the MTHFR gene mutation impact a woman's chances of conceiving?
• Why is the MTHFR gene mutation linked to repeated miscarriages and birth defects?
• What are some of the natural sources of folate?
• What should women be looking for in a supplement to ensure they get the correct type of folate?
• What is the connection between the MTHFR gene mutation and Iron deficiency?
• What is the link between MTHFR and heart disease?
• When should you ask your physician to screen you for the MTHFR gene mutation?
• Why is the MTHFR gene mutation linked to depression, anxiety and irritable bowel syndrome among other medical conditions?
• What to do if you have the MTHFR gene mutation and you are having trouble getting pregnant?

Connect with Diane

You can connect with Diane on her website, or via email!

Resources mentioned

• Diane Keddy
• Is Folic Acid Poison to Pregnant Women? | Diane Keddy
• 23 and Me | Genetic Testing
• Dr. Ben Lynch | MTHFR.net
• Seeking Health | Dr. Ben Lynch Nutritional Supplements
• Thorne Supplements

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

This episode is sponsored by Tempdrop! Tempdrop gives you everything you need to effortlessly track your fertility. Click here to learn more now!

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

This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Join me for an incredible interview with Toni Weschler, author of Taking Charge of Your Fertility! This is the second episode in this year's summer replay series!

Today's episode is sponsored by Tempdrop!

Tempdrop gives you everything you need to effortlessly track your fertility. Wear the Tempdrop sensor while you sleep for accurate basal body temperature readings without the stress of early morning wake ups. Tempdrop's accompanying app enables you to chart an array of symptoms alongside your BBT, including cervical mucus and OPKs. Combine these fertility signs all in one place to identify your fertile window and confirm ovulation.

Whether you are trying to conceive, are avoiding pregnancy or want to chart for health reasons, Tempdrop makes fertility awareness accessible to all women - even if you don't have regular cycles or sleeping patterns.

Identify your fertility window, in real time with Tempdrop. Follow this link to buy now! And use code coupon code: FERTILITYFRIDAY at checkout for a 10% discount when your order!

• What is Fertility Awareness and how is it different from the Rhythm Method?
• Why is the Fertility Awareness Method Effective?
• Is the Fertility Awareness Method complicated to learn?
• Are women fertile every day?
• How can women determine when they are fertile each month?
• Is it possible for women to use the Fertility Awareness Method successfully as a method of birth control?
• Why do the "rules" work for preventing pregnancy
• Why are some women more fertile than others?
• How are certain health issues reflected in a woman's menstrual cycle charts?
• What is the role of basal body temperature in the Fertility Awareness Method?
• For women who are trying to get pregnant, when is the best time to have unprotected sex?
• How useful are ovulation predictor kits versus for a woman who is using the Fertility Awareness Method?
• When is the best time to take a home pregnancy test

Connect with Toni

You can connect with Toni on her website!

Resources mentioned

• Taking Charge of Your Fertility | Toni Weschler
• Cycle Savvy | Toni Weschler
• Taking Charge of Your Fertility (book) | Toni Weschler
• Cycle Savvy: The Smart Teen's Guide to the Mysteries of Her Body (book) | Toni Weschler

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

This episode is sponsored by Tempdrop! Tempdrop gives you everything you need to effortlessly track your fertility. Click here to learn more now!

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

This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Today's episode is the first in this year's summer replay series! Following up from yesterday's episode about IVF treatments, today's episode takes a deep dive into artificial reproductive technology (ART), more specifically IUI (intrauterine insemination), and the common drugs used (clomid/femara) as well as IVF success statistics.

Today's episode is sponsored by Tempdrop!

Tempdrop gives you everything you need to effortlessly track your fertility. Wear the Tempdrop sensor while you sleep for accurate basal body temperature readings without the stress of early morning wake ups. Tempdrop's accompanying app enables you to chart an array of symptoms alongside your BBT, including cervical mucus and OPKs. Combine these fertility signs all in one place to identify your fertile window and confirm ovulation.

Whether you are trying to conceive, are avoiding pregnancy or want to chart for health reasons, Tempdrop makes fertility awareness accessible to all women - even if you don't have regular cycles or sleeping patterns.

Identify your fertility window, in real time with Tempdrop. Follow this link to buy now! And use code coupon code: FERTILITYFRIDAY at checkout for a 10% discount when your order!

• 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

You can connect with Lisa on the Fertility Friday Website, and on Facebook and Twitter.

• FFP 138 | Post-Pill Amenorrhea | Why It Took 4 Years For Her Period To Come Back | Andrea Petrus
• FFP 141 | Surviving Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Getting Your Period Back Without Fertility Drugs | Nicola Rinaldi
• FFP 109 | The Reality of Aging & Fertility | IVF & Assisted Reproductive Technology | The Future of Fertility Treatments | Dr. Marjorie Dixon
• FFP 127 | What Does a Normal Period Look Like? | How Much Am I Supposed To Bleed During My Period? | Lisa | Fertility Friday
• http://fertilityfriday.com/fertilityawareness
• http://fertilityfriday.com/pcos/
• FFP 149 | The Truth About Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) | Lisa | Fertility Friday

• Use of an aromatase inhibitor for induction of ovulation in patients with an inadequate response to clomiphene citrate
• Extended letrozole regimen versus clomiphene citrate for superovulation in patients with unexplained infertility undergoing intrauterine insemination: a randomized controlled trial
• A randomized trial of letrozole versus clomiphene citrate in women undergoing superovulation
• Success Rate of Inseminations Dependent on Maternal Age? An Analysis of 4246 Insemination Cycles

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

This episode is sponsored by Tempdrop! Tempdrop gives you everything you need to effortlessly track your fertility. Click here to learn more now!

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

This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Brett Russo was born and raised in New Jersey. She graduated with a degree in business management from Bucknell University, where she also met her future husband. After graduation, Brett found her passion working beside her twin brother and father for her family's printing company, of which she is now the chief executive officer. She married her husband in 2015, and together they fought the hardest battle of their lives with their journey through IVF. Brett is the author of The Underwear In My Shoe: My Journey Through IVF. Brett lives in New Jersey with her husband and their two sons.

Today's episode is sponsored by Tempdrop!

Tempdrop gives you everything you need to effortlessly track your fertility. Wear the Tempdrop sensor while you sleep for accurate basal body temperature readings without the stress of early morning wake ups. Tempdrop's accompanying app enables you to chart an array of symptoms alongside your BBT, including cervical mucus and OPKs. Combine these fertility signs all in one place to identify your fertile window and confirm ovulation.

Whether you are trying to conceive, are avoiding pregnancy or want to chart for health reasons, Tempdrop makes fertility awareness accessible to all women - even if you don't have regular cycles or sleeping patterns.

Identify your fertility window, in real time with Tempdrop. Follow this link to buy now! And use code coupon code: FERTILITYFRIDAY at checkout for a 10% discount when your order!

• Brett's fertility challenges

• Why Brett chose to write The Underwear In My Shoe: My Journey Through IVF

• Brett's first period and how she managed her period

• Brett's experience in tracking her fertility

• How long it took Brett to choose IVF

• How long Brett and her husband were trying to get pregnant before the Doctor recommended IUI

• The commonality of IUI and IVF

• How Brett and her husband coped during IVF

• The difference in how men and women emotionally handle infertility

You can connect with Brett on her website.

• The Underwear In My Shoe: My Journey Through IVF
• The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
• Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook
• Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program

• FFP 286 | Surviving Infertility | Sheridan Voysey
• FFP 213 | Surviving Fertility Challenges | Lisa | Fertility Friday
• FFP 160 | Clomid, Letrozole & IUI | How Effective Are Infertility Treatments? | IVF | Lisa | Fertility Friday
• FFP 139 | The Truth About Infertility | Maintaining Hope After 9 Years of Trying to Conceive | Stephanie Risinger
• FFP 109 | The Reality of Aging & Fertility | IVF & Assisted Reproductive Technology | The Future of Fertility Treatments | Dr. Marjorie Dixon
• FFP 088 | IVF Using Donor Eggs | Egg Donation | Infertility | Donor Egg Bank USA | Heidi Hayes
• FFP 074 | Resurrection Year | Maintaining Hope Through Infertility | Sheridan Voysey
• FFP 052 | Surviving Fertility Challenges | Infertility, PCOS & IVF | Kym Campbell
• FFP 040 | Premature Ovarian Failure at Age 28, IVF Using Donor Eggs, and Fertility Coaching | Sarah Clark
• FFP 011 | Age Related Fertility Decline | Using Reproductive Technologies | IVF IUI & IVM | Dr Melanie McDowall

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

This episode is sponsored by Tempdrop! Tempdrop gives you everything you need to effortlessly track your fertility. Click here to learn more now!

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

This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Cynthia is a Registered Dietitian in the US with a Master's of science in Nutrition and has been a Registered Dietitian for over 10 years. Cynthia is a non-diet dietitian and believes in Health at Every Size. Helping women recover from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (no period) & find food & exercise freedom is a speciality area of hers. Due to her own struggles with HA, disordered eating & infertility, Cynthia was driven to specialize in HA. Throughout the years, Cynthia has worked in various areas in the field of nutrition which has led her to where she is today operating her own virtual practice & working with women across the world helping them recover their period and find balance with food and exercise.

Today Cynthia shares her experience with HA and how it changed her practice (to focus on HA with her clients).

Today's episode is sponsored by Tempdrop!

Tempdrop gives you everything you need to effortlessly track your fertility. Wear the Tempdrop sensor while you sleep for accurate basal body temperature readings without the stress of early morning wake ups. Tempdrop's accompanying app enables you to chart an array of symptoms alongside your BBT, including cervical mucus and OPKs. Combine these fertility signs all in one place to identify your fertile window and confirm ovulation.

Whether you are trying to conceive, are avoiding pregnancy or want to chart for health reasons, Tempdrop makes fertility awareness accessible to all women - even if you don't have regular cycles or sleeping patterns.

Identify your fertility window, in real time with Tempdrop. Follow this link to buy now! And use code coupon code: FERTILITYFRIDAY at checkout for a 10% discount when your order!

• Cynthia's HA misdiagnosis and her experience

• How old Cynthia was when she got her first period and if she ever used birth control

• The common misdiagnosis of PCOS and HA

• The difference between HA and PCOS
• The similarities in symptoms of HA and PCOS

• How the diagnosis for PCOS and HA differ

• The challenges women face getting the correct diagnosis

• Cynthia's, body size, eating habits and workout routine that contributed to her late menstrual cycle start

You can connect with Cynthia on LinkedIn and Instagram.

• The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
• Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook
• Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program

• FFP 353 | Myths & Facts About Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Dani Sheriff
• FFP 349 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Samantha Kellgren
• [On-Air Client Session] FFP 275 | Recovering from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Lisa & Catherine
• FFP 270 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | How Laura Got Her Period Back 5 Years After Coming Off The Pill | Laura Bruner
• FFP 223 | Overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | No Period. Now What? | Dr. Nicola Rinaldi, PhD
• FFP 173 | Reclaiming Menstruation | The Wisdom and Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Lara Owen
• FFP 141 | Surviving Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Getting Your Period Back Without Fertility Drugs | Nicola Rinaldi
• [On-Air Client Session] FFP | 113 Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Making Fertility Awareness Work for You | FAM & Breastfeeding | Managing Your Fertile Window | Sarah, Lisa, & Rose Yewchuk
• FFP 086 | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Period Repair Manual | Healthy Hormones | Dr. Lara Briden
• FFP 019 | Fix Your Period | Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea and The Pill | Nicole Jardim

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

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

This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.

Kitty spent most of her adult life dieting. She jumped from one quick fix diet to the next. Shakes, fasting, keto and low carb. You name it she's done it. She was obsessed with food and felt like she was either restricting or binge eating. She felt happiest when she was thin but she had to starve herself and train 6-7 days a week to maintain it. She had irregular and painful periods, suffered miscarriages, rarely slept through the night; she was bloated, constipated and exhausted. That all changed in 2015 when she met her partner Craig and stumbled across the work of Ray Peat and Emma Sgourakis. What she learned transformed her body and health. It's now Kitty's mission to free women from restrictive diets, help them restore their metabolisms, balance their hormones and build bodies they love.

Today Kitty joins me for an important discussion of optimizing exercise for the female body, menstrual cycle, and hormone cycle! Is it possible to exercise less, eat more, and lose weight at the same time? Tune in to find out!

Today's episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course. The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now!

• Kitty's diet history, her company and how she supports women
• How Kitty was introduced to a healthy lifestyle
• Why women end up in the cycle of getting to that "ideal weight"?
• Why we need to eat more to help their body to survive
• Myths about weight loss
• Healthy and safe weight loss takes times
• Importance of consistency for a healthy life
• How intermittent fasting can affect your training goals
• How to determine the balance between protein, carbs and fats

You can connect with Kitty on Facebook and Instagram.

• The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
• Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook
• Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program

• FFP 352 | Decoding the Male Health Influencer Space | Intermittent Fasting, Fad Diets, & Your Menstrual Cycle | Lisa | Fertility Friday
• FFP 335 | Syncing Your Exercise Routine With Your Menstrual Cycle | Jenni Hulburt
• FFP 281 | Intermittent Fasting, Keto Diets, and Why Women Should Approach it Differently | Shawn Mynar
• FFP 221 | 10 Ways I Reduced My Sugar and Carbohydrate Consumption | Lisa | Fertility Friday
• [On-Air Client Session] FFP 148 | The Impact Of Sugar On The Menstrual Cycle | Body Literacy | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Lisa & Anna
• FFP 072 | The Connection Between Eating Disorders, PCOS, & Fertility | Angela Grassi
• FFP 066 | Gut Health and Fertility | Preconception Nutrition | GAPS Diet | Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride
• FFP 051 | The Impact of Sugar Consumption on Fertility and Health | Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food | Angelique Panagos
• FFP 028 | Carbohydrate Restriction for Weight Loss | Insulin Sensitivity and PCOS | Franziska Spritzler
• FFP 025 | How Much Should Women Exercise During Pregnancy? | The Good, The Bad and the Uncomfortable | Lily Nichols

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

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

This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.