Fertility co.

Pre-conception care is not just for women, your baby begins with 50% egg and 50% sperm, so sperm health is equally as important as egg health for fertilisation and development of a healthy baby. It takes three months for sperm to develop and mature before they are capable of fertilising an egg, so preparation should start at least three months before trying to conceive. This can ensure sperm is hi...

Think back to new year’s eve. The clock strikes midnight, we cheer and hug and kiss and say happy new year.    We’re already likely up past our regular bedtime, glass of champagne in our hand, and since Christmas the week before we have been eating our weight in food, drinking too much and lounging around in the Australian sun, or curled up under a blanket for those of you listening in the Norther...

Ready to ditch hormonal contraceptives for good but feeling completely clueless about how to do it and what to expect? In this podcast episode, I'm talking you through the 5 steps to coming off the Pill. Whether you're ready to start preparing for pregnancy or you just want to explore a natural method of birth control, I've got you covered!    Here’s What We’re Talking About: Why yo...

Did you know that the pill was the very first medication that was prescribed to perfectly healthy women to treat something that was not a health problem?    Instead, it works by shutting down a completely natural process of the female body – ovulation.    The pill has been responsible for many changes in our society since it was first put on the market in 1960 and it’s now estimated that there are...

Unlock the secrets of your cervical mucus and discover how it reveals your fertile window. Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or just want to understand your cycle better, this episode breaks down everything you need to know about cervical mucus and fertility. What we cover: What cervical mucus is and why it matters for natural fertility How to check your cervical mucus daily without stre...

In this episode, we’re talking about UTIs and why the bacteria around your vagina and bladder are essential for good health. I’m chatting with registered Chinese medicine practitioner Joanna Macmeikan about all things UTIs and bacterial vaginosis and why antibiotics are not always the answer. HERE'S WHAT WE COVER: What is a recurrent or chronic UTI and how is it different to a one-off UTI? Ho...

Not every pelvic floor issue is about weakness - and kegels aren’t always the answer. In this episode, I break down the symptoms and causes of an overactive pelvic floor and explain what to do if you suspect your muscles are too tight, not too weak. What we cover: What is an overactive pelvic floor? Common signs and symptoms (and how they differ from weak pelvic floor symptoms) Causes, from chroni...

Ever had a meltdown only to realise your period was due the next day? In this final instalment of the Menstrual Cycle Masterclass series, we dive into the luteal phase – the second half of your cycle after ovulation and before your period. Whether you're trying to conceive naturally or simply want to better understand your body, this episode breaks down what’s actually going on hormonally and...

Think you ovulate on Day 14? Think again. In this episode, we cover: Why most women don’t ovulate on Day 14 How to use cycle charting to understand your fertile window What ovulation really looks and feels like The role of oestrogen, progesterone and other hormones How to support your body naturally through the ovulatory phase Whether you’re trying to conceive or avoid pregnancy, understanding you...

The Follicular Phase: What It Is and Why It Matters for Natural Fertility   In Part Two of the Menstrual Cycle Masterclass, we’re diving into the most variable and misunderstood phase of the cycle – the follicular phase. Learn what’s really going on after your period ends and how to support your body, hormones, and fertility in this crucial window. What we cover: Why the follicular phase affects y...

How to Support Your Body During Your Period (Even When You’re Trying to Conceive) If your period feels like a monthly reminder that you’re still not pregnant, you’re not alone — but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, I break down how to support your body, mind and mood during menstruation so you can feel more in control, more at peace, and more connected to your natural fertility. We...

In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with Melissa Finlay – a nutritionist with a love for women’s health.  She’s passionate about helping people take control of their health, and getting back to feeling great so that life can be lived to its fullest. Her absolute favourite thing is to see people change their lives through understanding how to treat their body with the respect...

If you’re trying to conceive (or planning to soon), your fertility isn’t just about ovulation tracking — it’s about your whole health. In this episode, I’m walking you through three essential health checks that often get overlooked, especially when you’re focused on timing sex and reading pee sticks.  We’re talking breast checks, cervical screening, and yes… that awkward-but-important STI test. Th...

Thinking your period is a “safe zone”? Think again. In this myth-busting episode, I break down the real reason why unprotected sex during your period could still lead to pregnancy — especially if you're using natural birth control or trying to conceive naturally. What we cover: Why you can’t confirm fertility status while bleeding What happens between your period and ovulation (and why it mat...

Should you monitor your heart rate during pregnancy workouts? This episode breaks down the outdated 140 bpm rule and what the latest guidelines actually recommend for safe, effective exercise during pregnancy. What we cover: Why the 140 bpm rule is out of date Changes in your heart and blood volume during pregnancy How to use the Borg Scale to monitor workout intensity How your workouts may affect...

In this episode, I unpack the anatomy and function of the vagina — what’s normal, what’s not, and how it all ties into your fertility. If you’re trying to conceive naturally or curious about cycle charting, this is essential listening. What we cover: Why every vagina is different — and that’s a good thing The surprising role of your pelvic floor in your sex life What makes a healthy, acidic vagina...

In this episode I’m sharing the raw, unfiltered story of how I went from burnout and chronic stress to becoming a fertility coach. I share the health crisis that changed everything, how I healed my body, and why cycle charting became the foundation of my work in natural fertility. What We Cover: Why my promotion left me broken My health crisis (and what it taught me) How Coeliac disease led to a c...

In this episode we explore how stress impacts your menstrual cycle, hormones, and ability to conceive naturally — and what to do about it. What we cover: How stress affects ovulation, progesterone, and hormone balance Why your period might be irregular right now What cycle charting can reveal about your body 4 steps to reduce stress and rebalance your cycle What a fertility coach wants you to know...

In this episode, we dive into the best foods to naturally support your fertility, balance your hormones, and prepare your body for pregnancy. Whether you're actively trying to conceive or just want to learn how to nourish your cycle, these foods will help you optimise your health from the inside out. What we cover: The 5 best fertility superfoods (and how to use them) How to get enough folate...

Let’s be honest: most of us didn’t get a great education when it comes to our menstrual cycles. If you were told your cycle is always 28 days and that ovulation happens like clockwork on day 14—this episode is for you. In this back-to-basics (but so-much-more-accurate) breakdown, I walk you through the four phases of the menstrual cycle —what’s actually happening in your body during each one, how...

In this episode, I’m breaking down two of the most powerful signs your body gives you every single month to help you identify ovulation and understand your cycle—no tech, apps or guesswork required. What we cover:  What cycle charting is and why it matters  How to track cervical mucus to predict ovulation  What basal body temperature tells you about your cycle  The role of progesterone and tempera...

You’ve heard about pelvic floor exercises — but are you doing them right? And why do they even matter if you haven’t had a baby? In this episode, I walk you through the top five things you need to know about your pelvic floor and how to take action today. What we cover: ·       What exactly is the pelvic floor (and where is it)? ·       What your pelvic floor actually does for your body ·       Co...