Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health Professionals

Kimberly Johnson is a Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, yoga teacher trainer, postpartum advocate and single mom. She helps women heal from birth injuries, gynecological surgeries and sexual boundary violations. She is the author of early mothering classic The Fourth Trimester , as well as the upcoming Call of the Wild: How We Heal Trauma, Awaken Our Own Power, and Use It...

Should you come off hormonal birth control and learn fertility awareness? How long does it take to learn? In today's episode I share an interview with Allison, and she shares her experience coming off hormonal contraceptives, and learning to use fertility awareness for birth control! Today's episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program!   We start on M...

How long will it take for your period to come back when you come off the pill? How many months will it take for your cycles to normalize? Today's episode is all about coming off the pill! In my interview with Liz, we talk about her experience coming off birth control and waiting for her cycles to return to normal. Today's episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group co...

Heather Grzych is the author of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility. A board-certified Ayurvedic practitioner, she bridges the worlds of conventional and alternative medicine to help women and men heal their physical and emotional lives. Heather is on the board of directors for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and has consulted with doctors, governments, and insurance companies. And in toda...

Today's episode is about an important topic that hasn't yet been addressed on the podcast: bleeding disorders. Find out how bleeding disorders affect women, and why they often go undiagnosed. You won't want to miss my interview with Dr. Fiona Bethea and Jhon Velasco. Dr. Fiona Bethea is a Health Scientist on the Bleeding Disorders Team in the Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch of the Division of...

Raquel Lemus is a Licensed Midwife based in Los Angeles who has worked with families since she was 16 yrs old and has been a birthworker and uterine health specialist since 2012. Raquel serves the LA community as a Full Spectrum Midwife, Peristeam Hydrotherapist, Placenta Specialist, Yoga Instructor, and Educator. It is her goal to connect people back to the known wisdom and intelligence of their...

Kate Kordsmeier is a writer, educator, and creative entrepreneur. After almost a decade as a freelance journalist, Kate founded Root + Revel, a holistic wellness blog with a focus on mind-body-soul health. Once the blog blossomed into a 6-figure business, she started the The Six-Figure Blog Academy, a digital course dedicated to helping others start their own profitable businesses. Kate is also th...

Dani Sheriff is an Australian-Born, Austin based digital  illustrator, YouTuber and podcaster. She is the host of The Hypothalamic  Amenorrhea Podcast and founder of The HA Society – a podcast and online community for women who care about getting their periods. Her mission is to free up mental space for people who are caught up  in the diet-hard mindset so that they can do their life's greatest wo...

Women are not small men! Today I dive into the important topic: Decoding the MALE health influencer space! From intermittent fasting to magical "diets," I'm diving into the controversy and sharing why your menstrual cycle should be your guide to navigating what's right for YOU! I also get into why, from a professional standpoint, the menstrual cycle can be an integral part of helping your clients...

Nora Pope is a Fertility Awareness advocate and looks forward to the day when all women attain fertility literacy and know when they are fertile. In 2020, Nora Pope co-founded Fertility Continuing Education, an organization that creates accredited post-graduate courses in the fields of fertility awareness, restorative fertility treatment and perinatal care for healthcare professionals. Her publica...

If you're a women's health professional and you've ever wondered how to incorporate fertility awareness into your practice, you'll love today's episode! Discover the most common challenges and misconceptions about adding fertility awareness charting support to your professional practice. If you're wanting to learn even more, join us on Wednesday February 17th for a LIVE class all about incorporati...

Samantha is an exercise and mindset coach, helping women take control of their fertility through the mind body connection so they can level up their life. After being diagnosed with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, finding out it's possible to be too fit to get pregnant, and undergoing IVF to have their son, Samantha made drastic changes to her unhealthy relationship with exercise and healthy eating. She...

Taq, ਤਕਦੀਰ ਕੌਰ Taqdir Kaur Bhandal, is the CEO of @imwithperiods. She runs her small business & think tank and spends her days doing research and teaching at the University of BC. She also gets to nerd out with fellow scholars as a member of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. When she's not engaging in period research & writing of some kind, she spends her days trying to follow the rays of...

Mark is the founder and CEO of Organic Pastures Dairy Company , a leading California and national brand of truly raw dairy products including milk, butter, cream, kefir, truly raw cheddar cheeses. Founder and chairman of Raw Milk Institute   and is an internationally recognized speaker and expert with an emphasis on Raw Milk production standards, gut biome, milk genomics, nutritional benefits, foo...

In today's on-air client session, my client Annie shares her experience with vulvodynia, the challenges she encountered getting a proper diagnosis, and how she discovered the link between her symptoms and hormonal birth control. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/FAMreality  to listen to the other episodes in the Fertility Awareness Reality Series ! Today's episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awar...

In today's on-air client session, my client Grace shares her experience navigating cycle challenges while learning to use fertility awareness for birth control. Discover the lessons she learns from paying attention to her cycles! Head over to fertilityfriday.com/FAMreality  to listen to the other episodes in the Fertility Awareness Reality Series ! Today's episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awa...

Today I share a rare interview with my husband John, who shares his perspective on fertility awareness cycle charting. You'll get a peak "behind the curtains," if you will on what it's really like for a couple to use fertility awareness for birth control. This episode gives many insights from the male perspective, and will help you when you're ready to have these types of conversations with your p...

In today's on-air client session, my client Anna shares her experience seeking support within the medical system, and many of the challenges she's had with medical professionals. Tune in to discover how she advocated for herself to get the care she needed. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/FAMreality  to listen to the other episodes in the Fertility Awareness Reality series! Today's episode is spon...

In today's on-air client session, my client Liana shares her experience learning fertility awareness postpartum. Discover what factors affect how soon you'll start ovulating again after you've had your baby, and how to chart during the transitional period. Head over to fertilityfriday.com/FAMreality  to listen to the other episodes in the Fertility Awareness Reality series! Today's episode is spon...

In today's special Pill Reality Series episode, my guest Frances shares her experience with the copper IUD. Many women turn to the copper IUD since it is one of the few non-hormonal options available, but the same question remains: are most women informed of the risks? Head over to fertilityfriday.com/pillreality  to listen to the other episodes in the Pill Reality series! Today's episode is spons...

Today's episode is all about fertility awareness, and the 4 basic steps to follow when you're learning to chart your cycles! Tune in to find out what to watch out for when coming off the pill or charting postpartum as you learn the ropes. Today's episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program !   We start on January 12th! Will you be joining us? Click he...

Aimee Raupp, MS, LAc, is a renowned women's health & fertility expert, celebrity acupuncturist & coach, and the best- selling author of the books Chill Out & Get Healthy , Yes, You Can Get Pregnant , and Body Belief . Aimee works virtually with clients all over the world, as well she is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in private practice in New York and Connecticut. Aimee holds a Master of...

Laura Schoenfeld is a Registered Dietitian (RD), women's health expert, and business coach for integrative and functional dietitians and nutritionists. Her mission is to educate women on how to nourish their bodies, minds, and spirits and help nutrition professionals grow and scale a successful business. A specialist trained in functional medical nutrition therapy, she has helped hundreds of women...

Today's episode is focused on period taboos, and how menstruation is managed cross culturally. My guest Ila Mostafa published the paper The Real Period Stain: Menstrual Stigma and Its Pressures in South Asia  based on a combination of her research and personal experience in this area. If you've ever wondered about menstrual taboos and/or stigma in different cultures, you'll definitely appreciate t...

Today's episode is all about understanding why your healthcare provider may not be supportive when you choose the fertility awareness method! Discover what doctors are taught about fertility awareness in medical school, and why they're much more likely to steer you towards hormonal contraceptive methods! Today's episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook . The first...