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★★★★★
4.8
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302 episodes
Language
English
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No
Date created
2014/12/19
Latest episode
2026/10/16
Average duration
27 min.
Release period
7 days

Description

Are you ready to uplevel your women's health practice? Welcome to the Fertility Friday Podcast! A podcast designed to empower you to use fertility awareness both personally and professionally. If you are a woman's health professional — and you're not fully utilizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign — it's time to change that right away! Through evidence-based literature reviews, engaging discussions, expert interviews, and compelling client stories, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, FAE, HRHP covers everything from complex menstrual cycle chart interpretation and balancing hormones to overcoming fertility challenges and more. With over 20 years of experience teaching fertility awareness, Lisa combines her real-world expertise with the latest research to ensure you're fully equipped to support your clients. Lisa's first book, "The Fifth Vital Sign," describes the menstrual cycle as an important vital sign we should pay attention to. Her most recent book, "Real Food for Fertility" (co-authored with Lily Nichols, RDN), explores how a healthy menstrual cycle sets the stage for a healthy pregnancy. With well over 4 million downloads, Fertility Friday is the #1 source for information about fertility awareness and menstrual cycle health. All women deserve to understand how their bodies work, and if we wait for our education systems to do it we may be waiting forever. It's up to us to be the change we wish to see in the field of women's health. In other words, It's YOUR TURN to bring this essential information to your clients sooner rather than later — they need it now!

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Is Progesterone Testing Always Accurate?
2026/10/16
In this solo episode, Lisa explores what a progesterone blood draw can and cannot reveal about the luteal phase. Drawing on two studies, she explains why mid to late luteal progesterone levels can vary widely within minutes, why some women who have ovulated may still test low, and why the common cycle day 21 test often misses the mark. Lisa makes the case that progesterone results may be most meaningful when interpreted alongside daily cycle charting data such as basal body temperature and cervical fluid. 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! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class! 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!  Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!
Top 4 Reasons to Eat Liver for Fertility
2026/10/09
In this solo episode, Lisa explores four research-based reasons to consider liver for fertility. She explains the role of vitamin A in egg development, discusses a study in which organ meat intake was associated with higher sperm count, concentration, and motility, and covers why folate, choline, and iron matter before conception. Lisa also emphasizes the importance of relying on evidence-based resources when it comes to preconception nutrition. 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! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class! 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!  Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!
Is Ovulation The Fifth Vital Sign?
2026/10/02
In this solo episode, Lisa explores why the menstrual cycle, and ovulation in particular, may be considered a fifth vital sign. She discusses the 2006 ACOG statement on evaluating the cycle as a vital sign in adolescents, the research linking cycle irregularities to concerns such as bone loss and type 2 diabetes risk, and why suppressing ovulation with hormonal contraceptives does not address underlying cycle issues. Lisa also explains how fertility awareness charting can offer real-time insight into hormonal health for women and the practitioners who support them. 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! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship™ program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class! 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!  Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!
Does The Depo Shot Impact Fertility?
2026/09/25
Is the Depo shot associated with a delay in the return of fertility? In this solo episode, Lisa reviews a recent study comparing how long ovulation takes to return after stopping intramuscular and subcutaneous Depo injections, and why the average of six to seven months places the Depo shot on the longer end of hormonal birth control options. She also explains the difference between the return of ovulation and time to pregnancy, and how cycle charting may help clients and practitioners recognize when ovulation is resuming. 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! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class! 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!  Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!
Does The Pill Lower Ovarian Reserve?
2026/09/18
Does the pill lower ovarian reserve? In this episode, Lisa examines a recent clinical commentary on how hormonal contraceptives suppress AMH and antral follicle count (AFC), and why ovarian reserve testing can be misleading for women who have recently stopped birth control. She discusses the 6 to 12 month recovery timeline, the well-documented period of post-pill subfertility, and why these markers are better predictors of IVF response than natural fertility. Lisa also shares two case studies that highlight the risks of premature diagnosis and explores how fertility awareness charting can support women through the post-pill transition. 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! 🎧 Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! 💥This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join our next class! We start on September 10th! 📚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! 🎧Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!
The Problem With the Day 21 Progesterone Test
2026/09/11
Lisa examines why the standard day 21 progesterone test may not accurately reflect luteal phase health — especially when ovulation timing hasn't been confirmed. Drawing on a committee opinion from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, she explores the limitations of spot testing and why menstrual cycle charting offers practitioners a more reliable framework for identifying and addressing short luteal phases. 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! 🎧 Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! 💥This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join our next class! We start on September 10th! 📚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! 🎧Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!
Do Perimenopausal Women Really Have Low Estrogen?
2026/09/04
Lisa breaks down new research showing perimenopausal estrogen doesn't just decline — nearly half of women in a 1,300-person study saw a significant rise before their final period, linked to symptoms like heavy bleeding, breast tenderness, and headaches. She unpacks what's driving this pattern and why cycle charting is a key tool for understanding and supporting women through this transition. 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! 🎧 Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! 💥This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join our next class! We start on September 10th! 📚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! 🎧Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!
Do Your TTC Clients Know When They're Ovulating? | FAMM Research Series
2026/08/28
A new study of nearly 98,000 women trying to conceive found that 41% couldn't identify their fertile window — even among those with "regular" cycles. Lisa breaks down what the data reveals about cycle knowledge gaps, and why this matters for anyone trying to conceive or supporting clients who are. 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! 🎧 Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! 💥This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join our next class! We start on September 10th! 📚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! 🎧Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!
Pregnant at 40 and Again at 42 | FAMM Practitioner Series | Rachael-Beth Moss
2026/08/21
Fertility educator Rachael-Beth Moss shares her journey from painful, unexplained periods to charting her cycle, addressing pregnancy loss, and conceiving naturally at 40 and 42. 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! 🎧 Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! 💥This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join our next class! We start on September 10th! 📚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! 🎧Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!
Blindsided by Depo | FAMM Practitioner Series | Carla Lagunas
2026/08/14
Carla Lagunas shares her personal journey through hormonal birth control, including her experience with Depo-Provera and prolonged amenorrhea, and how it led her to fertility awareness education. She discusses language barriers in accessing fertility awareness resources and her path toward opening a practice in Costa Rica. 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! 🎧 Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! 💥This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join our next class! We start on September 10th! 📚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! 🎧Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!
Sperm DNA Damage and Recurrent Miscarriage
2026/08/07
Lisa breaks down a research paper on sperm DNA fragmentation and its link to recurrent first-trimester miscarriage. The study found that most men classified as "normal" under the WHO 2021 semen analysis criteria still had elevated DNA fragmentation, and that double-stranded DNA damage specifically was tied to miscarriage risk. Lisa explains why standard semen analysis may miss this issue, why ICSI doesn't necessarily solve it, and why couples facing unexplained or recurrent loss may benefit from pushing for deeper sperm testing. 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! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class! 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! Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!
Time To Discuss The New WHO Sperm Guidelines
2026/07/31
Lisa breaks down the WHO's 2021 update to its semen analysis guidelines — the first revision since 2010. She explains how these reference values are calculated, why the new numbers changed only marginally from 2010, and what this means for interpreting a semen analysis. Lisa also contrasts the WHO's "normal" thresholds with research on optimal ranges for natural conception. 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! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class! 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! Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!
The New PCOS/PMOS Guidelines | What Changed and What's Missing
2026/07/24
Lisa reviews the 2023 international PCOS guidelines that preceded the recent PCOS-to-PMOS name change. She covers key updates including AMH testing as an ultrasound alternative, revised hyperandrogenism criteria, mental health screening recommendations, and a shift toward weight-inclusive care. Lisa also highlights a notable gap in the guidelines: the lack of attention to lean PCOS and its impact on diagnosis. 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! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class! 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! Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!
New Research: Persistent Organic Pollutants and Ovarian Reserve
2026/07/17
New research links persistent organic pollutants to lower ovarian reserve — even when AMH looks normal. Lisa breaks down the study's findings on legacy chemicals, the "cocktail effect," and what this may mean across generations. 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! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class! 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! Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!
Are Everyday Chemicals Disrupting Your Menstrual Cycle?
2026/07/10
In this episode, Lisa breaks down findings from a recent review paper on how endocrine disrupting chemicals like BPA, phthalates, PFAS, and PCBs may be linked to menstrual cycle changes, hormone levels, and fertility outcomes. She explores why female fertility remains understudied compared to male fertility, what the research shows about chemical exposure and subfertility, and why swapping to "BPA-free" products isn't the fix it's marketed to be. Lisa offers a practical, non-alarmist approach to reducing chemical exposure over time — useful both for individuals trying to conceive and for practitioners supporting fertility clients. 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! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also sponsored by FAMM, the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program! Apply now to join the waiting list for our next class! 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! Would you rather listen to the audiobook version of The Fifth Vital Sign? 🎧 Listen here!

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4.8 out of 5
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★★★★★
janetkv 2025/01/06
Incredible resource
Lisa delves into so many women’s health topics and leaves no stone unturned in her interviews and research reviews. A true women’s health advocate. I ...
★☆☆☆☆
mamarunner22 2024/11/11
Missing episodes!!
I just found this podcast and am super excited to have new insight for my ttc journey, but almost every time I go to the show page it shows NO EPISODE...
★★★★★
taymarie88 2024/08/23
What an amazing podcast.
I found this podcast when I went searching for information on menstrual cycles during the post partum period. After hitting the year mark of my daught...
★★★★★
JoJo 2954 2024/06/21
This Podcast and Lisa has changed my life!
Could not recommend this podcast enough!! She is so knowledgeable and everyone should know this information about our bodies.
★☆☆☆☆
emaheg 2024/05/07
Not worth the risk
Some of it is good. Some of it is very poorly researched. This goes for Lisa Hendrickson Jack’s book as well. There are studies cited but they are a s...
★★★★★
Nerdius 2024/04/21
Every girl and women should utilize this!
Listen to this podcast! Amazing help for girls and women of all ages to understand their bodies!
★★★★★
Mand491321 2024/03/11
Awesome
Awesome podcast! Lots of helpful information.
★★★★★
beth coen 2023/11/10
Always filled with insight!
This episode is an eye-opener! Lisa dives into the unspoken truths about using fertility awareness for birth control. It's a refreshingly honest take ...
★★★★★
Badgers mom 2023/10/19
OBSESSED
I love this podcast so much. Very insightful and I can’t recommend to my clients.
★★★★★
vanessalgreen 2023/03/07
So informative!!!
Helps women understand, optimize and use their cycle as necessary for whatever stage they are in their life!
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