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Lisa | Fertility Friday

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Fertility Friday Radio is your source for information about the Fertility Awareness Method and all things fertility related. Fertility Friday Radio debunks common myths about the fertility awareness method, birth control, and conception. Learn how to increase your chances of getting pregnant if you’re trying to conceive, and learn how the Fertility Awareness Method is more effective than the pill for birth control when used correctly. Your host Lisa, founder of fertilityfriday.com, is passionate about women’s health, specifically in the areas of fertility, hormone-free birth control, conception, and pregnancy. Lisa delivers in-depth weekly interviews with a wide variety of special guests covering fertility awareness, birth control, menstrual health, hormonal health, pregnancy and much more.

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442 episodes

FFP 515 | Birth Control “Misinformation” Online? | Lisa | Fertility Friday

In today’s episode, I’m diving into the recent Washington Post article that came out against birth control “misinformation” online. Definitely, a must-listen! Follow this link http://fertilityfriday.com/514  to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join the waiting list for our next round!!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here.

26m
Mar 29, 2024
FFP 514 | That One Doctor | How Long Does It Take For An Endometriosis Diagnosis? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility Friday

Why does it take an average of 8–12 years for an endometriosis diagnosis? Find out in today’s FAMM Research Series episode! We review a study involving 49 women who describe their experiences in detail. Follow this link http://fertilityfriday.com/514  to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join the waiting list for our next round!!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here http://thefifthvitalsignbook.com/.   

26m
Mar 22, 2024
FFP 513 | The Problem With Current Sperm Guidelines | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility Friday

Houston we have a problem! The current sperm guidelines don’t provide us with optimal values for natural conception. Instead, they provide a low bar below which further medicfal support is most likely required. Tune in for the full story!   Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program!  Use this link to join the waiting list for our next round!!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here.   

31m
Mar 15, 2024
FFP 512 | Do Hormonal Contraceptives Impact Fertility? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility Friday

It’s here! Part 3 of my hormonal contraceptives and fertility series. Find out how HCs impact fertility, and more specifically your time to pregnancy in today’s FAMM Research Series episode. Follow this link http://fertilityfriday.com/512 to view the full show notes page!   This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here.  This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link http://fertilityfriday.com/FAMMLIVE to join the waiting list for our next round!!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! If you haven’t grabbed your copy of The Fifth Vital Sign, grab it here.

30m
Mar 08, 2024
FFP 511 | Will Hormonal Contraceptives Shrink Your Ovaries? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility Friday

Today I share episode #2 in my 3-part series about hormonal contraceptives and fertility! How does hormonal birth control impact your ovaries? Find out in today’s newest FAMM Research Series episode! FOLLOW THIS LINK  TO VIEW THE FULL SHOW NOTES PAGE! This episode is sponsored by , the http://fertilityfriday.com/FAMMLIVE  Use  to join the waiting list for our next round!!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Today’s episode is also sponsored by Lisa’s books!  Grab your copy here http://thefifthvitalsignbook.com/. Grab your copy here. 

26m
Mar 01, 2024
FFP 510 | FAMM Research Series: Birth Control & Fertility Part 1 | Hormonal Contraceptives & The Menstrual Cycle

Today’s episode is the first in my 3-part series about hormonal contraceptives and fertility! How does hormonal birth control impact the menstrual cycle? Find out in today’s newest FAMM Research Series episode.   Follow this link  to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to apply now! We start on February 27th!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Today’s episode is also sponsored by Lisa’s books!    The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.  Real Food for Fertility. Grab your copy here.

38m
Feb 23, 2024
FFP 509 | Nutritional Strategies to Optimize Fertility | Real Food for Fertility | Lily Nichols, RDN

What is the best nutritional strategy to optimize fertility? Join Lily and I in a brand new episode where we share our top strategies for supporting fertility with a special focus on PCOS from our new book Real Food For Fertility!    Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to apply now! We start on February 27th!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Today’s episode is also sponsored by Lisa’s books!    The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.    Real Food for Fertility. Grab your copy here.   

59m
Feb 16, 2024
{NEW BOOK} FFP 508 | Real Food for Fertility | Behind the Scenes with Lily Nichols & Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

Exciting news to share! My newest book drops today! I co-authored Real Food For Fertility http://realfoodforfertility.com/  with Lily Nichols, and she joins me today for a special tell-all episode! We share the behind the scenes of how this book came about. You definitely won’t want to miss it. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program!  Use this link to apply now! We start on February 27th!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook?  It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Today’s episode is also sponsored by Lisa’s books!    The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.    Real Food for Fertility. Grab your copy here.   

1h 39m
Feb 14, 2024
FFP 507 | Hormonal Migraines | Diane Ducarme

Today’s episode is all about hormonal migraines! Tune in to find out how to reduce or eliminate them for good. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to apply now! We start on February 27th!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.   

49m
Feb 09, 2024
FFP 506 | Shameless Sex | Amy Baldwin & April Lampert

Find out how to enhance your sexual experience by improving the communication with your partner with Amy Baldwin & April Lampert of the Shameless Sex podcast. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to apply now! We start on February 27th!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!   Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.   

46m
Feb 02, 2024
FFP 505 | Should We Use Charting Apps For Birth Control? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility Friday

Should you be using charting apps for birth control? In today’s FAMM research series I dive into a study that examines this question! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to apply now! We start on February 27th!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

31m
Jan 26, 2024
FFP 504 | Vitamin D & Fibroids | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility Friday

Can vitamin D slow fibroid growth? In today’s FAMM Research Series episode, I’m delving into what the research has to say about it! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to apply now! We start on February 27th!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? t is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

27m
Jan 19, 2024
FFP 503 | Can Vitamin D Improve AMH Levels? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility Friday

Are AMH values fixed? Does low AMH mean you won’t be able to conceive naturally? Can you make changes to improve your numbers? Does vitamin D affect AMH levels? Tune into today’s FAMM research series episode for the answers to these questions and more! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to apply now! We start on February13th!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

24m
Jan 12, 2024
FFP 502 | How Much Sex Is Necessary For Conception? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility Friday

How much sex is necessary for conception? Should you have sex every day?  Every other day? Multiple times per day? Find out in today’s FAMM Research Series episode! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship http://fertilityfriday.com/FAMMLIVE program! Join us for our next class in February 2024! Use this link to apply now!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.   

20m
Jan 05, 2024
[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 501 | Chart Interpretation 101 | Lisa | Fertility Friday

Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to apply now!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

41m
Dec 29, 2023
[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 500 | Exercise, Stress, & The Menstrual Cycle | Brooke Noble

In today’s episode, Brooke shares the impact of exercise on her cycle, and how her experience in FAMM has affected her client work. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program!  Use this link to apply now!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here.   

42m
Dec 22, 2023
499 | Timing Sex For Conception With Ovulation Test Strips

What is the best way to identify your fertile window? Should you use ovulation test strips? Find out in today’s episode! Follow this link http://fertilityfriday.com/499 to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use  to apply now!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions.  to grab your copy today! TODAY’S EPISODE IS ALSO SPONSORED BY THE FIFTH VITAL SIGN. GRAB YOUR COPY HERE.

20m
Dec 15, 2023
498 | Finding a Healthcare Practitioner Who Will Support You | Lisa | Fertility Friday

Having trouble finding a healthcare practitioner who will support you? Tune into today’s episode for the low-down on finding the right provider! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join the waiting list!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!

39m
Dec 08, 2023
497 | Fertility Awareness and Restorative Medicine | Dr. Marguerite Duane

Today’s episode is all about restorative medicine — the best possible ‘marriage’ of fertility awareness and allopathic medicine with Dr. Marguerite Duane. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join the waiting list!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

50m
Dec 01, 2023
496 | Diagnosing & Treating Endometriosis | Jenneh Rishe

Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join the waiting list!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

52m
Nov 24, 2023
495 | Surgical Treatment & Diagnosis for Endometriosis | Dr. Ken Sinervo

How do you choose the right endo surgeon? In today’s episode you’ll learn exactly what you need to know before considering endometriosis surgery for either treatment or diagnostic purposes!  Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! Use this link to join the waiting list!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! TODAY’S EPISODE IS ALSO SPONSORED BY THE FIFTH VITAL SIGN. GRAB YOUR COPY HERE. 

1h 5m
Nov 17, 2023
494 | Can Cycle Charting Help You Estimate Your Due Date? | FAMM Research Series | Lisa | Fertility Friday

Can cycle charting help you estimate your due date? Is it equivalent (or superior) to ultrasound dating? Join Lisa in today’s brand new FAMM Research Series episode to learn about a fascinating study that answers this question! Follow this link http://fertilityfriday.com/494 to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by , the http://fertilityfriday.com/FAMMLIVE    to join the waiting list!  Today’s episode is also sponsored by the  The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. to grab your copy today! TODAY’S EPISODE IS ALSO SPONSORED BY THE FIFTH VITAL SIGN. GRAB YOUR COPY HERE. 

31m
Nov 10, 2023
493 | Birth Control | Allison Yarrow

In today’s episode Lisa shares her interview with Allison Yarrow — all about the pitfalls of our medicalized birth system. She shares her personal experience of birth and how it lead her to write her new book, Birth Control! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program!  Use this link to join the waiting list!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

1h 4m
Nov 03, 2023
FFP 491 | Real Talk About Using FAM For Birth Control | Lisa | Fertility Friday

Today I share the honest truth about using fertility awareness for birth control! Why does fertility awareness fail for some women but work for others?  Find out what you need to know to make it work for you — the stuff no one talks about. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! program! > Registration is officially open for the next round of my Fertility Awareness Mastery group coaching program! Classes begin on October 31st. Follow this link http://fertilityfriday.com/FAM to apply now!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

47m
Oct 20, 2023
[On-Air Client Session] 492 | Boosting Low Progesterone For Conception | Serrita & Lisa

Today Lisa’s client Serrita shares her experience trying to conceive, and we discuss different ways to boost progesterone and optimize her chances of conception with fertility awareness! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! program! > Registration is officially open for the next round of my Fertility Awareness Mastery group coaching program program! Classes begin on October 31st. Follow this link http://fertilityfriday.com/FAM to apply now!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

1h 8m
Oct 20, 2023
[On-Air Client Session] FFP 490 | Navigating The Post-Pill Transition Phase | Alayna & Lisa

In today’s episode Alayna shares her 15+ year journey on hormonal contraceptives, and what prompted her to transition to using fertility awareness for birth control. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE!  Registration is officially open for the next round of my Fertility Awareness Mastery group coaching program! Classes begin on October 31st. Follow this link http://fertilityfriday.com/FAM to apply now!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

49m
Oct 13, 2023
[On-Air Client Session] FFP 489 | Ditching The Pill For Fertility Awareness | Nadia & Lisa

The fear is real! Today Nadia shares why she came off hormonal contraceptives, and how she overcame the fear of using fertility awareness for birth control. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE! Registration is officially open for the next round of my Fertility Awareness Mastery group coaching program program! Classes begin on October 31st. Follow this link http://fertilityfriday.com/FAM to apply now!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

1h 2m
Oct 06, 2023
[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 488 | Gut Health & Fertility | Nora Debora

How does digestion impact fertility? In today’s episode, past FAMM graduate Nora Debora joins us to expand upon this important connection. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM! Registration is officially open for the next round of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship. Classes begin on October 4th. Follow this link http://fertilityfriday.com/FAMMLIVE to apply now!    Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

27m
Sep 29, 2023
[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 487 | Finally, An Endo Diagnosis After 20+ Years of Painful Periods | Dr. Tina Krupczak

How long does it really take to get an endometriosis diagnosis? In today’s episode FAMM participant Dr. Tina Krupczak joins me to share her 20+ year journey to getting an endometriosis diagnosis. Find out how her personal journey inspired her to incorporate fertility awareness into her clinical nutrition practice. Follow this link  to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by FAMM! program! > Registration is officially open for the next round of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship program! > Classes begin on October 4th. Follow this link http://fertilityfriday.com/FAMMLIVE to apply now!  Have you grabbed your copy of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook?  It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today! Today’s episode is also sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign. Grab your copy here. 

53m
Sep 22, 2023
[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 486 | Reconciling 10 Years On The Pill | Pill-Induced Depression | Nikki Zavitz

Does the pill cause depression? In today’s episode, FAMM practitioner Nikki Zavitz joins me to talk about her experience transitioning off the pill and how that lead her to make a shift in her business towards fertility awareness! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! Today’s episode is sponsored by ! Registration is officially open for the next round of the http://fertilityfriday.com/FAMMLIVE program! Classes begin on October 4th. Follow  to apply now!

58m
Sep 15, 2023