Let's Get Cyclical Podcast

Just because something is considered "normal" doesn't always mean it's optimal for pregnancy. In this episode, we're discussing six common fertility signs that are often brushed off, including staying on birth control until you're ready to conceive, short luteal phases, light periods, late ovulation, spotting before your period, and hearing "everything looks normal.&...

If your fertility plan sounds like a TikTok comment section, it might be time for a new strategy. In this episode, we're breaking down popular fertility trends like seed cycling, Mucinex, random supplements, and testing at 8 DPO, and why these "hacks" often distract from the foundations that truly support pregnancy. In This Episode: Why fertility hacks can create more confusion than...

The diagnosis is real; but it isn't the only thing that is real.  In today's episode, we're having an honest conversation about the fertility diagnosis trap; the place where labels like PCOS, low AMH, endometriosis, unexplained infertility, or age become the entire story. While diagnoses matter, they are often only one piece of a much bigger picture. We'll explore why so many women...

A short, light period may be more than just "your normal." In this episode, we're talking about what your period can reveal about ovulation, hormone health, and pregnancy readiness. In this episode, you'll learn: Why a regular cycle doesn't always mean a healthy cycle What a light or short period may be telling you about ovulation How under-fueling, stress, and mineral deplet...

What if the reason you're not pregnant has nothing to do with this cycle? In this episode, I'm sharing the truth about the month I conceived and why it was actually one of the most uneventful cycles of my fertility journey. The real work happened in the months before through consistent support, not last-minute fixes. In this episode, you'll learn: Why treating fertility like a monthly...

Is caffeine actually affecting your fertility, or is it just “safe in moderation”? In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between safe and optimal when it comes to coffee, cortisol, hormones, and trying to conceive. We dive into how caffeine impacts stress physiology, sleep, blood sugar, nervous system regulation, and why some women may tolerate it well while others feel completely de...

If you’re tracking with LH strips and BBT, taking 5+ fertility supplements, timing ovulation, and still not pregnant… this episode is your wake-up call. Today we’re talking about the real reasons so many women feel stuck TTC, even while “doing everything right.” We cover why regular cycles don’t always mean healthy cycles, why ovulation tracking is not the same as supporting ovulation, and how str...

If you’re breastfeeding and wondering why your cycle still feels irregular, your energy is low, your libido has disappeared, or your body just doesn’t feel “fertile” yet… this episode is for you. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the truth behind postpartum fertility, breastfeeding, ovulation, hormones, and the massive nutrient demands most women are never warned about. Because fertility doe...

If you’re trying to conceive after 35, chances are you’ve felt the fear: “What if I waited too long?” “What if my eggs aren’t good anymore?” “What if I’m running out of time?” In this episode, we’re talking about why fear and panic can actually make the fertility journey harder, and why more tracking, more supplements, and more data aren’t always the answer. We break down the biggest mistakes wome...

If you’ve been told getting pregnant might be difficult… this episode is for you. I’m sharing my full journey to getting pregnant with baby #2 after being diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) , navigating varicocele (male factor fertility) , and experiencing an early miscarriage. This wasn’t a “we just started trying” story. This was testing, setbacks, rebuilding my body, and learning w...

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own preconception journey over the last year and a half. It hasn’t been linear, and I want you to hear what this process actually looked like in real life. Think of this as a “fly on the wall” look into what I call trimester zero—the phase before pregnancy, where you’re intentionally preparing your body to conceive. I’ll walk you through the...

If you’ve stopped birth control, bought an Oura Ring, downloaded fertility apps, and started using ovulation strips and you feel like you’re doing all the things but still feel confused about your fertility or why you’re not getting pregnant, this episode will help you understand what might actually be missing. So many women believe they just need more fertility data to conceive. But the truth is,...

You’ve stopped birth control, you’re taking your prenatal, and you’ve decided it’s time — but is your body actually ready to carry a pregnancy? Readiness isn’t about doing more; it’s about understanding the biological signs that your body is aligned with your goal. In this episode, we’re talking about what true pregnancy readiness looks like inside your body — what’s visible in your menstrual cycl...

If you’re crashing on the couch by 7:00 p.m., feeling overstimulated, ordering takeout instead of cooking, and having zero desire for intimacy, it’s easy to think it’s a willpower problem. But it’s not. Your evenings are often the clearest reflection of what’s happening with your hormones, stress levels, and blood sugar throughout the day. And if you’re trying to conceive — or hoping to in the nex...

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is my peak day my LH surge, my ovulation day, or whatever my app says?” this episode is for you. Peak day is one of the most misunderstood concepts when it comes to trying to conceive, yet it’s one of the most important things to understand if you want to time sex effectively and increase your chances of pregnancy. In this episode, I’m breaking down what peak day really i...

This episode comes straight from the heart. I know what it’s like to stare at stark white pregnancy tests month after month. I know what it’s like to get results that don’t look good for fertility — and I know what it’s like to experience loss. If you’ve walked through miscarriage or pregnancy loss and felt alone or unsure what to do next, I see you, and I’m with you. In this episode, I’m sharing...

In this powerful episode, we’re talking about two women who both got pregnant — not because they were trying harder, but because their bodies finally felt supported in the right way. Neither of them joined the Cycle Support Society to get pregnant right away. They joined because they were exhausted, frustrated, and tired of being told their only options were hormone therapy, prescriptions, or just...

This might feel uncomfortable to hear, but it’s the truth: taking a generic prenatal and a few fertility supplements is not the same as preparing your body for pregnancy. So many women are told that popping a prenatal 6 months before trying to conceive is enough — and then they wonder why fertility feels harder than it should. In this episode, we’re having a real and honest conversation about what...

Before you jump into trying to conceive, it’s important to know whether your body is ready , and what that really means. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to recognize the signs that your body might need more support before pregnancy, and why this is not about failure or panic; it’s about preparation and awareness. So many women are told to “just start trying,” but end up feeling confused a...

You don’t need another hormone test kit, a fancy wearable, or five different fertility apps to understand your cycle or prepare for pregnancy. In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and getting to the truth about what actually matters when tracking your cycle — and what doesn’t. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by ovulation strips, BBT tracking, and fertility prediction apps that leave yo...

If you’ve ever grabbed a protein bar and a salad kit for lunch, only to find yourself raiding the pantry for chocolate chips or tortilla chips at night, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re breaking down why those late-night cravings, unpredictable cycles, and energy crashes have less to do with willpower and everything to do with how you’re fueling your body throughout the day. Vicky's sh...

If you want to get pregnant in the next 12 months, preparing your body matters more than perfect timing. In this episode, Vicky explains why symptoms like irregular cycles, heavy periods, painful cramps, PMS, and short or light periods must be addressed before trying to conceive—and walks you through the five foundational steps that improve fertility readiness and make conception easier. ✨ Free F...

In this episode, Vicky's taking you behind the scenes of four real fertility journeys — and no two stories are alike. Each of her clients had a completely different path and timeline to pregnancy, but all of them found success by focusing on one thing: rebuilding their fertility foundation. You’ll hear what these women did differently, how they learned to listen to their bodies, and what key s...

Getting pregnant the first time was effortless — but now months (or maybe even years) have passed, and there’s still no positive test in sight. You’re tracking, testing, timing everything perfectly… yet nothing’s working. If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why your body might be struggling to conceive again after your first pregnancy — and how to...

If you’ve been eyeing a $300 fertility monitor, thinking it’ll finally give you the answers you need to get pregnant — this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m diving into: The truth about urinary hormone testing (and why it’s not all it's cracked up to be) Why fertility monitors can’t fix irregular cycles, short luteal phases, or missing ovulation How cervical mucus patterns give you the sam...