FFP 583 | Is Birth A Medical Emergency? | HeHe Stewart
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health Professionals
Release Date: 07/18/2025
FFP 611 | Why Are Migraines Worse Around Your Period? | Dr. Meg Mill
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health Professionals
In this episode, Lisa speaks with Dr. Meg Mill, functional medicine practitioner and author, about the connection between hormonal shifts and migraines. They explore how cyclical changes in estrogen and progesterone can contribute to migraines—particularly around ovulation and menstruation—and why many women don’t realize their headaches follow a hormonal pattern. Follow to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book , co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy ! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of instead? 🎧 Listen !...
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FFP 610 | Iodine Deficiency and Fertility
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In this solo episode, Lisa reviews a peer-reviewed study exploring the connection between iodine deficiency and time to conception. The research followed over 500 couples trying to conceive and found that women with low urinary iodine levels were significantly less likely to conceive per cycle. Lisa unpacks the study design, outcomes, and implications, highlighting how iodine status may influence reproductive function. She also discusses iodine’s role beyond thyroid health, including its concentration in breast and ovarian tissue. With nearly half of participants showing some level of...
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FFP 609 | Are Sperm Tests Setting the Bar Too Low?
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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 medical support is most likely required. Tune in for the full story! Follow to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book , co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy ! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of instead? 🎧 Listen ! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the program! to join the waiting list for our next class! Have you grabbed your copy of...
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FFP 608 | Does Skipping Breakfast Affect Your Hormones?
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Intermittent fasting is a trending nutrition strategy—but many women unknowingly compromise their hormonal health by skipping breakfast. In this episode, Lisa explores how breakfast impacts ovulation, energy levels, progesterone production, and overall cycle health. Drawing on research highlighted in Real Food for Fertility, she discusses why a strategic eating window—with sufficient calories and macronutrients—is critical for fertility optimization, especially for active women or those TTC. Follow to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book, ,...
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FFP 607 | Nutritional Strategies to Optimize Fertility | Real Food for Fertility | Lily Nichols, RDN
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Discover research-backed nutritional strategies to optimize fertility with Lily Nichols, RDN. Explore protein intake, blood sugar balance, and how to support women with PCOS through real food interventions. Follow to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book, , co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy ! 🎧Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of instead? 🎧 Listen ! 💥This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the program! to join our next class! We start on January 7th! 📚Have you grabbed your copy of the ? It is the first...
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FFP 606 | Do We Really Need Fat To Balance Hormones?
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Do we really need fat to balance hormones? In this episode, Lisa reviews a long‑term dietary intervention study that unintentionally revealed just how strongly dietary fat intake influences estrogen, progesterone, ovulation, and overall menstrual cycle health. Follow to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book, , co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy ! 🎧Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of instead? 🎧 Listen ! 💥This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the program! to join our next class! We start on January 7th!...
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FFP 605 | Top Fertility Insights of 2025
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Discover the top 10 fertility awareness takeaways of 2025, including new research, the critical role of cycle literacy in women’s healthcare, and why ovulation isn’t optional. Follow to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book, , co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy ! 🎧Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of instead? 🎧 Listen ! 💥This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the program! to join our next class! We start on January 7th! 📚Have you grabbed your copy of the ? It is the first fully customizable...
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FFP 604 | Does The Pill Shrink Vulvar Tissues? | FAMM Research Series
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Can hormonal birth control shrink vulvar tissues and impair sexual function? In this FAMM Research Series episode, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack reviews one of the most controversial studies on the long-term effects of combined oral contraceptives and the vaginal ring on clitoral size, vulvar blood flow, and sexual satisfaction. Follow to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book, , co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy ! 🎧Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of instead? 🎧 Listen ! 💥This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the ...
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FFP 603 | Does Ovulation Affect How “Sexy” You Feel? | FAMM Research Series
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How does ovulation impact a woman’s self-perception and sexual behavior? In this episode, Lisa explores a fascinating new study that reveals the cyclical shifts in women's self-rated attractiveness, sexual desire, and grooming behaviors — and the stark contrast for women on hormonal contraceptives. Follow to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book, , co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy ! 🎧Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of instead? 🎧 Listen ! 💥This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the program! to join...
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FFP 602 | What Every Woman Should Know About Painful Sex | Dr. Janelle Fredrick
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Pelvic pain and vaginismus are more common than you think. In this episode, Dr. Janelle Frederick breaks down the myths, stigma, and real solutions for painful sex. Follow to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book, , co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy ! 🎧Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of instead? 🎧 Listen ! 💥This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the program! to join our next class! We start on January 7th! 📚Have you grabbed your copy of the ? It is the first fully customizable paper charting workbook...
info_outlineWhat does it take to feel empowered, informed, and supported in your birth experience—especially in a system that often prioritizes policy over patient autonomy? Tune in to my latest episode with HeHe Stewart as we discuss!
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