Fertility Friday
By: Fertility Friday
Language: en-US
Categories: Health, Fitness, Alternative, Education, Self Improvement, Sexuality
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 www.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...
Episodes
Does Skipping Breakfast Count As Intermittent Fasting? | FAMM Research Series
Jan 09, 2026Does Skipping Breakfast Count As Intermittent Fasting? 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… Read More »
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Duration: 00:20:25Protein, Blood Sugar, and PCOS: Nutrition for Fertility | Ep. 607
Jan 02, 2026Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner. Episode Overview: In Episode 607 of the Fertility Friday Podcast, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack kicks off the new year with an in-depth conversation with registered dietitian and researcher Lily Nichols. This episode explores the critical role of nutrition in fertility, using PCOS as a… Read More »
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Duration: 00:58:50Why Eating Enough Fat Matters for Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle | Ep. 606
Dec 26, 2025Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner. Episode Overview: In this episode, Lisa breaks down a long-term dietary study that offers important insight into why fat intake matters for hormone production and menstrual cycle health. While the study was originally designed to explore cancer risk, it unintentionally revealed how… Read More »
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Duration: 00:19:15The Clitoral Shrinkage Study: How Hormonal Contraceptives Affect Sexual Function | Ep. 472
Dec 22, 2025Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner with over 20 years of experience. As the host of the Fertility Friday Podcast and author of The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa empowers women to understand their menstrual cycles and optimize their hormone health. She’s a passionate advocate for informed… Read More »
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Duration: 00:38:45Top 10 Fertility Awareness Lessons from 2025 | Ep. 605
Dec 19, 2025Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner with over 20 years of experience. As the host of the Fertility Friday Podcast and author of The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa helps women and practitioners understand the menstrual cycle as a powerful diagnostic tool for fertility, hormone health, and… Read More »
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Duration: 00:44:16Does the Pill Shrink Vulvar Tissues? Examining the Clitoral Shrinkage Study | Ep. 604
Dec 12, 2025Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner with over 20 years of experience. As the host of the Fertility Friday Podcast and author of The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa is known for translating complex research into practical insights that help women make informed decisions about hormonal health,… Read More »
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Duration: 00:43:12Do Women Feel More Attractive Before Ovulation? A Deep Dive into Cycle-Related Changes | Ep. 603
Dec 05, 2025Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a fertility awareness educator, author of The Fifth Vital Sign, and host of the Fertility Friday Podcast. With over two decades of experience in menstrual cycle education, Lisa specializes in translating reproductive health research into practical insights for women and practitioners. Episode Overview: In Episode 603, Lisa explores a compelling… Read More »
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Duration: 00:24:41Painful Sex & Vaginismus: What Every Woman Should Know | Ep. 602
Nov 28, 2025Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner with over 20 years of experience. As the host of the Fertility Friday Podcast and author of The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa helps women understand their cycles, hormones, and reproductive health so they can make informed decisions. Episode Overview: In… Read More »
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Duration: 00:52:46The Gut Health Dilemma: Why Elimination Diets Aren’t the Full Answer | Ep. 601
Nov 21, 2025Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner with over 20 years of experience. As the host of the Fertility Friday Podcast and author of The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa empowers women to understand their menstrual cycles and optimize their hormone health. She’s a passionate advocate for informed… Read More »
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Duration: 00:59:25Is Fertility Awareness Too Difficult? User Behavior, Intention & Effectiveness | Ep. 600
Nov 14, 2025Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner with over 20 years of experience. Episode Overview: In Episode 600 of the Fertility Friday Podcast, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack explores a critical question often raised by both users and practitioners: Is fertility awareness too complicated to use effectively? Drawing from a… Read More »
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Duration: 00:34:21How Midwives Can Integrate Fertility Awareness Into Client Care | Ep. 599
Nov 07, 2025Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a fertility awareness educator, author of The Fifth Vital Sign, and host of the Fertility Friday Podcast Episode Overview: In Episode 599 of the Fertility Friday Podcast, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack speaks with licensed midwife and FAM practitioner Kate Chantry about how fertility awareness can be effectively integrated into midwifery care. This… Read More »
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Duration: 00:35:59Do Organ Meats Boost Male Fertility? | FAM Research Series
Oct 31, 2025Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified fertility awareness educator and host of the Fertility Friday Podcast, specializing in menstrual cycle science, fertility research, and evidence-based reproductive health education. Episode Overview: In Episode 598, Lisa takes a deep dive into a male fertility research study examining meat consumption and sperm quality. Using this study as… Read More »
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Duration: 00:24:48Are Women Ditching Birth Control for Fertility Awareness?
Oct 24, 2025Podcast Host: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner. Episode Overview: In this episode of the Fertility Friday Podcast, Lisa analyzes a UK-based study examining contraceptive use among women seeking abortion care between 2018 and 2023. She critically evaluates how fertility awareness–based methods (FABMs) are defined, measured, and portrayed… Read More »
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Duration: 00:29:09