Ever felt like your energy just bottomed out with no warning? In this episode, I share a very real crash that took me by surprise — right in the middle of Costco. What looked like a normal day turned into an eye-opener about how easily we can slip into habits that deplete us.

And when your body is constantly running on low, your fertility feels it too. Hormones get disrupted, cycles shift, and your body has to prioritize things differently. I’m pulling back the curtain on my own little incident to help you catch the patterns before they snowball into something bigger.

✨ Ready to lay a stronger foundation for your fertility journey? These mini programs are a beautiful place to begin:

📘 Cycle Charting to Conceive — Understand your cycle like never before and pinpoint your fertile window.

📝 ReWrite Your Story — Release fear and frustration and reconnect with hope, clarity, and empowerment.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🥣 Why “healthy” habits can still backfire: From protein-poor smoothies to skipped lunches — how even small things add up and cause hormonal chaos over time.

⚡ What your energy dips are really telling you: Learn how your body uses fatigue to get your attention — especially when you’re not getting the nutrition or rest you need.

🔥 The stress-hormone-fertility triangle: How chronic stress, poor fueling, and lack of recovery can disrupt ovulation, shorten your luteal phase, and increase PMS.

☕ The sneaky impact of caffeine: Even your favorite iced coffee can contribute to the energy rollercoaster — especially when your body is already overwhelmed.

🧬 The deeper fertility connection: We break down how energy, mitochondria, and hormone balance all link to egg quality and cycle health.

This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder: before supplements or advanced fertility treatments, your day-to-day energy matters most. Part 2 will dive even deeper into how to create habits that are actually sustainable — and designed to support your fertility, not sabotage it.

You deserve to feel nourished, grounded, and full of energy — so take a listen and see where you can bring more awareness to your habits & energy.

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I’m so thrilled to welcome the incredible Lisa Hendrickson-Jack to the podcast this week. Lisa is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, and the author of The Fifth Vital Sign—a must-read if you’ve ever wanted to understand your cycle beyond just “that time of the month.” She's also the voice behind the top-rated Fertility Friday podcast and a fierce advocate for helping women connect to their cycles as a true vital sign of health.

In this episode, we explore what fertility awareness really means—and why it’s about so much more than trying to get pregnant. Lisa breaks down how your menstrual cycle is a mirror of your overall well-being, and how learning to chart it can give you real, science-backed insight into your hormones, your stress levels, and your health as a whole.

And if you’re feeling ready to go deeper, I invite you to check out my ​Cycle Charting for Conception Mini-Course​—the same foundational tool I use inside the Brilliant Fertility Program to help clients track with clarity and confidence.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ Why ovulation is crucial even if you’re not actively trying to conceive

✨ How to understand your cycle as your “fifth vital sign”

✨ Common myths around cycle tracking (and what actually works)

✨ The signs your body gives you when something’s off hormonally

✨ How fertility awareness can be a self-care tool, not a chore

Lisa has this beautiful way of blending science and heart. She helps you feel more in control of your health, more in tune with your body, and way less alone on this journey. Whether you’re new to cycle charting or just curious about how your fertility reflects your deeper health, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered, informed, and inspired.

Her approach blends science, compassion, and real-world wisdom. She also co-authored the brand-new book Real Food for Fertility—and if you head to the book’s website, you can read the first chapter for free! 🎉

So pour a cozy drink, grab your notebook (or your chart!), and get ready to fall in love with your cycle in a whole new way. 💗

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• How to Interpret Virtually Any Chart Your Client Throws At You

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If you’ve ever felt frustrated that no one ever taught you how your body actually works—especially your menstrual cycle and ovulation—you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down the foundations of the Fertility Awareness Method so you can start understanding your own body with confidence.

Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally, coming off birth control, or just curious about natural fertility tracking, this is the crash course you wish you had in 9th grade. I cover the basics to get you ready for next week’s amazing interview with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of The Fifth Vital Sign.

And if you’re feeling ready to go deeper, I invite you to check out my ​Cycle Charting for Conception Mini-Course​—the same foundational tool I use inside the Brilliant Fertility Program to help clients track with clarity and confidence.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ Why I was mad no one taught me this sooner: (hint: bc FAM should be basic body literacy for everyone!)

✨ The 3 Pillars of Fertility Awareness: Learn how to track cervical mucus, basal body temperature, and cervix position to understand your fertile window.

✨ Cervical Mucus 101: What it looks like, how it changes, and why it's one of the most important signs your body gives you when you’re fertile.

✨ BBT & What It Tells Us: I explain basal body temperature tracking and how it helps detect ovulation and reveal hidden health patterns.

✨ Cycle Charting Without Obsession: Charting shouldn’t create stress. I share ways to make it empowering—not anxiety-inducing—and link to my mini-course to help you get started.

In this gentle introduction to cycle tracking for fertility, my goal is to help you reconnect with your body. If you’ve never learned how to observe your cycle signs, or you’re wondering if your chart is "normal," this episode is your first step.

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