If you’re preparing for pregnancy or already in the thick of trying and stuck in the dreaded two-week wait, this episode is for you. Fertility is so much more than timing ovulation. Your cycle, hormones, minerals, thyroid, and even your nervous system all provide powerful clues about your readiness to conceive.

In this episode I’m sharing:

• The fertility checklist I use with clients to spot red flags before pregnancy struggles begin
• Why your luteal phase length (12–14 days) matters and what spotting really says about progesterone and endometriosis
• How to use cervical mucus as a fertility marker, and why it’s not “TMI” but essential data.
• What birth control depletes in your body and how to replenish nutrient stores before conceiving
• The labs I recommend most often, and what they reveal about hidden imbalances
• Why nervous system regulation is a non-negotiable piece of fertility prep, and how stress signals your body it’s not safe to conceive. 
• The role of minerals like copper in implantation and how adrenal health supports the whole process
• Real client success stories that show how small shifts, from replenishing minerals to releasing perfectionism, can transform cycles

Remember: fertility is not just about “waiting to see if it happens.” This episode will give you a practical, empowering roadmap to optimize your health now, so your body feels safe, nourished, and ready for pregnancy.

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I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.

Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.

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The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, please consult with your healthcare provider.