FFP 601 | Why You’re Still Bloated — Even on the “Perfect” Diet | Hannah Aylward
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Release Date: 11/21/2025
FFP 615 | NaproTechnology Surgery for Endometriosis, PCOS, and Fibroids | Dr. Kyle Beiter
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Lisa Hendrickson-Jack speaks with Dr. Kyle Beiter, MD, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and trained NaproTechnology surgeon. Dr. Beiter walks through the foundational principles of NaproTechnology surgical care, which prioritizes reconstructing and preserving reproductive tissues rather than suppressing symptoms through hormonal intervention. The conversation explores the clinical considerations involved in evaluating fibroids, endometriosis, and PCOS for surgical management, including a detailed discussion of laparoscopic myomectomy, endometriosis excision, and ovarian wedge...
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FFP 614 | How to Choose the Right Endometriosis Surgeon | Dr. Ken Sinervo
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In this episode, Dr. Ken Sinervo of the Center for Endometriosis Care joins Lisa to discuss what patients need to know before pursuing endometriosis surgery. They explore the difference between diagnostic and excision-based procedures, what sets expert laparoscopic surgeons apart, and how to recognize red flags during the consultation process. Dr. Sinervo also shares insights on misdiagnosis, surgical outcomes, and why early intervention is essential for quality of life. This conversation offers practical guidance for anyone navigating endometriosis treatment options. Follow to view the full...
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FFP 613 | Atypical Endometriosis Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore | Jenneh Rishe
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In this episode, Lisa sits down with registered nurse and endometriosis advocate Jenneh Rishe to explore her experience with diaphragmatic endometriosis — a form of the disease that presented with chest pain, shortness of breath, and right upper abdominal pain rather than the classic pelvic symptoms most practitioners associate with endo. Jenneh shares how years of hormonal suppression, including being prescribed the pill on top of an existing IUD, delayed her path to a confirmed diagnosis. This episode underscores the importance of specialist care, early diagnosis, and a...
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FFP 612 | Why Does Endometriosis Take So Long to Diagnose?
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In this episode of the Fertility Friday Podcast, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack explores a qualitative research study that examines why so many women experience significant delays in receiving an endometriosis diagnosis. 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 the ? It is the first...
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FFP 611 | Why Are Migraines Worse Around Your Period? | Dr. Meg Mill
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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!...
info_outlineEven if you're eating a "perfect" diet, chronic bloating and digestive symptoms can persist — and for many of your clients, they do. In this eye-opening conversation, Lisa is joined by certified holistic health coach Hannah Aylward to unpack the deeper gut imbalances that elimination diets can miss. From hidden dysbiosis and low stomach acid to bile flow and histamine overload, you'll learn why food isn't always the problem — and how to help your clients break free from food fear and reclaim digestive resilience.
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