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Meet Emily.Emily, along with her husband and their son Ronan, resides in a small Oregon town in the Pacific Northwest. She is a kindergarten teacher and family photographer who finds immense joy in the great outdoors and sipping on iced matcha. In the ten years of their relationship, their journey has been marked by profound emotional challenges and the heartache of fertility struggles. These trials have ignited Emily's passion for embracing non-toxic lifestyles, holistic well-being practices, and the wisdom of Chinese medicine.Connect with Emily on InstagramTEMPDROPTempDrop's wearable sensor and accompanying charting app brings the full fertility tracking solution right to your phone. Wear the sensor on your upper arm during sleep and then sync to the charting app whenever it's convenient for you!Get an extra 10% off with code AFFERTILITYCOSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy.Still taking pregnancy tests "just in case"?It's time to finally learn *when* to actually take a pregnancy test for accurate results (even if you have no idea if you got the timing right this month, or if your period is even late yet). Get your free guide to When to Take a Pregnancy Test PLUS how to confirm ovulation, the early signs of pregnancy to look out for and how to stay sane during the two week wait. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast?My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating.

Dr. Marc Sklar — a.k.a The Fertility Expert — is a natural fertility specialist helping couples get pregnant for 20 years. He's mission is to help you feel hopeful and confident about your fertility journey again. In addition to his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Dr. Sklar trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of Fertility TV, MarcSklar.com and ReproductiveWellness.com, and a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine and Medical Advisor for Symphony Natural Health.As well as his online program, he also supports his community via his highly popular YouTube channel: FertilityTV where he shares information packed videos to educate his followers on all things fertility. The Fertility Expert lives in San Diego, with his wife and two sons, where he has clinic Reproductive Wellness. He also works with couples all over the world through his fertility online coaching - the Hope Fertility Program.TEMPDROPTempDrop's wearable sensor and accompanying charting app brings the full fertility tracking solution right to your phone. Wear the sensor on your upper arm during sleep and then sync to the charting app whenever it's convenient for you!Get an extra 10% off with code AFFERTILITYCOSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy.Still taking pregnancy tests "just in case"?It's time to finally learn *when* to actually take a pregnancy test for accurate results (even if you have no idea if you got the timing right this month, or if your period is even late yet). Get your free guide to When to Take a Pregnancy Test PLUS how to confirm ovulation, the early signs of pregnancy to look out for and how to stay sane during the two week wait. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast?My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating.

Meet Jessie.Jessie Reid is a Global Clairvoyant, Channel and Intuitive Development expert. Her expertise is to connect and communicate with Spirit to bring through guidance along your highest path, although she is even more passionate about helping you to utilise your own intuitive gifts - So you can have your Spirit Guides on speed dial too!In this episode, Jessie shares her experience with ectopic pregnancy and how she uses her spiritual wisdom to prepare for her preconception and pregnancy journey.Connect with Jessie:WebsiteInstagramSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy.Still taking pregnancy tests "just in case"?It's time to finally learn *when* to actually take a pregnancy test for accurate results (even if you have no idea if you got the timing right this month, or if your period is even late yet). Get your free guide to When to Take a Pregnancy Test PLUS how to confirm ovulation, the early signs of pregnancy to look out for and how to stay sane during the two week wait. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast?My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating.

Evelyn is a university-educated nutritionist and wellbeing specialist with 10 years of experience, specialising in fertility nutrition. Originally from Ireland, she has been living in Australia for 8 years. With an MSc in human nutrition and a background in health promotion and psychology, Evelyn prioritises integrity in her work. Her passion lies in helping couples who are struggling or trying to conceive to optimise their fertility through personalised nutrition and lifestyle plans. She continuously updates her knowledge through additional education and training, staying informed about the latest research and techniques. Evelyn's mission is to empower clients with the tools and knowledge they need to achieve their dreams of starting a family. Connect with EvelynWebsiteInstagramLearn more about working with Evelyn in her 3 month Fertility Focus program. Support the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy.Still taking pregnancy tests "just in case"?It's time to finally learn *when* to actually take a pregnancy test for accurate results (even if you have no idea if you got the timing right this month, or if your period is even late yet). Get your free guide to When to Take a Pregnancy Test PLUS how to confirm ovulation, the early signs of pregnancy to look out for and how to stay sane during the two week wait. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast?My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating.

Meet Skye. She's a 30 year old photographer who takes beautiful photos of other mums for a living. She describes her 4 year old son as the light of her life, but has had difficulty conceiving Baby Number 2 due to PCOS and irregular periods.Connect with Skye on InstagramSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy.Still taking pregnancy tests "just in case"?It's time to finally learn *when* to actually take a pregnancy test for accurate results (even if you have no idea if you got the timing right this month, or if your period is even late yet). Get your free guide to When to Take a Pregnancy Test PLUS how to confirm ovulation, the early signs of pregnancy to look out for and how to stay sane during the two week wait. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast?My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating.

Sarina Coventry is a clinical Nutritionist & Evidence Based EFT Tapping Practitioner who seeks to teach women how they can work with their body rather than against it. She works with women experiencing hormonal imbalances, reproductive disorders or fertility challenges and educates them on why their health symptoms may be occurring as well as how they can support themselves. Additionally, she incorporates EFT Tapping to provide nervous system support and emotional regulation to holistically restore a state of wellbeing and symptom free cycles!Connect with Sarina:WebsiteInstagramCheck out Sarina's Cyclical Nutrition ebookSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy.Still taking pregnancy tests "just in case"?It's time to finally learn *when* to actually take a pregnancy test for accurate results (even if you have no idea if you got the timing right this month, or if your period is even late yet). Get your free guide to When to Take a Pregnancy Test PLUS how to confirm ovulation, the early signs of pregnancy to look out for and how to stay sane during the two week wait. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast?My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating.

Meet Ali. She's 27 years old and a dance teacher who has been running my own studio for the past 7. She says she's absolutely blessed to have a job/career that she loves. She lives with her husband on the northern beaches of Sydney with their two dogs Larry and Lulu - their fur babies! – and they spend lots of time out walking, at the beach and with their families.    ________________ Full show notes with all links and resources can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilityco  ________________ FERTILITY FILESWANT TO SHARE YOUR STORY?If you're keen to be a guest on the podcast and share your fertility journey in your own words, then please contact me! These episodes can't happen without you!Click here to apply!TEMPDROPTempDrop's wearable sensor and accompanying charting app brings the full fertility tracking solution right to your phone. Wear the sensor on your upper arm during sleep and then sync to the charting app whenever it's convenient for you!Get an extra 10% off with code AFFERTILITYCOSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy.Still taking pregnancy tests "just in case"?It's time to finally learn *when* to actually take a pregnancy test for accurate results (even if you have no idea if you got the timing right this month, or if your period is even late yet). Get your free guide to When to Take a Pregnancy Test PLUS how to confirm ovulation, the early signs of pregnancy to look out for and how to stay sane during the two week wait. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast?My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating.

I spend a lot (a lot) of time talking about cervical mucus and basal body temperature as the fertile signs that can tell you the most about your fertility and ovulation. Did you know there is another sign that can also give you incredible insight into your fertile window? It's one that I swear by whenever I'm a little confused about what might be happening in my cycle. It's the position of your cervix, which changes significantly throughout your cycle and can really help you to troubleshoot if your mucus or BBT aren't super clear. It's not essential, but can be very helpful.  Here's What We're Talking About: The primary fertile signs – cervical mucus and BBTCervix position as a secondary fertile signHow to check cervix positionHow does the cervix actually change throughout the menstrual cycle?Tracking the changes in your cervix position ________________ Full show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilityco  ________________ Support the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy.Still taking pregnancy tests "just in case"?It's time to finally learn *when* to actually take a pregnancy test for accurate results (even if you have no idea if you got the timing right this month, or if your period is even late yet). Get your free guide to When to Take a Pregnancy Test PLUS how to confirm ovulation, the early signs of pregnancy to look out for and how to stay sane during the two week wait. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast?My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating.

Accidents can happen. You can do everything right and be so careful but sometimes the condom breaks, or he doesn't make it out in time.  No method of contraception is 100% fool-proof (you have to remember to take the pill every day for it to be effective!) So let's talk about your options for emergency contraception if you're currently using a method of birth control.  Here's What We're Talking About:Understanding your cycle enables you to know if emergency contraception is truly neededAccess to emergency contraception in AustraliaEmergency contraception optionsHow emergency contraception worksWhat to do nextWill emergency contraception delay my period or impact my fertility?Side effects of emergency contraceptionContraindications  ________________ Full show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilityco  ________________ Support the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy.Still taking pregnancy tests "just in case"?It's time to finally learn *when* to actually take a pregnancy test for accurate results (even if you have no idea if you got the timing right this month, or if your period is even late yet). Get your free guide to When to Take a Pregnancy Test PLUS how to confirm ovulation, the early signs of pregnancy to look out for and how to stay sane during the two week wait. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast?My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating.

Mel Kovacevic, founder of The Seed Cycle is a Functional Nutrition and EFT Practitioner. With her expertise in functional nutrition, intuitive eating practices, and EFT Tapping, Mel has helped her clients overcome limiting beliefs and heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Her current focus is on helping women restore hormone health using food as medicine, a subject about which she is deeply passionate.  Mel's dedication to empowering women to reach their full potential is reflected in The Seed Cycle, which provides a done-for-you seed cycling solution delivered to customers' doorsteps every month. With the support and encouragement of her family, The Seed Cycle has flourished. Connect with Mel on InstagramCHECK OUT THE SEED CYCLE & SAVE 50% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH'S SUBSCRIPTION WITH THE CODE CYCLE50  ________________ Full show notes with all links and resources can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilityco  ________________ Support the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy.Still taking pregnancy tests "just in case"?It's time to finally learn *when* to actually take a pregnancy test for accurate results (even if you have no idea if you got the timing right this month, or if your period is even late yet). Get your free guide to When to Take a Pregnancy Test PLUS how to confirm ovulation, the early signs of pregnancy to look out for and how to stay sane during the two week wait. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast?My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating.

To lube, or not to lube? That is the question.And if it's one you've been asking yourself too, then I have the answers for you.There's a question that has suddenly started to pop up in my DMs and inbox. A lot of you are asking about how to safely use lubricants when trying to conceive, so I thought it was time to answer your questions.  If you're trying to conceive, you want to make sure you're doing everything possible to maximise your chances. Something that a lot of you are certainly starting to consider is the effect that your standard supermarket lubricant could have both on your fertile cervical mucus as well as his sperm.  So, in this episode we're talking about how to use lubricants effectively when trying to conceive; how to use them, when to use them and some of my recommendations too.  Here's What We're Talking About: Do you need to use lubricant?Are lubricants safe when trying to conceive?Which lubricants are best when trying to conceive? ________________ Full show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilityco  ________________ Support the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy.Still taking pregnancy tests "just in case"?It's time to finally learn *when* to actually take a pregnancy test for accurate results (even if you have no idea if you got the timing right this month, or if your period is even late yet). Get your free guide to When to Take a Pregnancy Test PLUS how to confirm ovulation, the early signs of pregnancy to look out for and how to stay sane during the two week wait. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast?My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating.

Meet Abigail.  She's a 26 year old Healthcare Staffing Professional that lives in Georgia, USA. She enjoys literature, nature, animal rescue, and spending time with her beloved pets.  Abigail has been married for 1 1/2 years, and together she and her partner have spent the last 14 months trying to conceive their first child.  Her recent double diagnoses of Endometriosis and PCOS have turned her world upside down but she says she is finding so much comfort in this new community and is working towards finding inner peace during life's challenges. Connect with Abigail on Instagram ________________ Full show notes with all links and resources can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilitycoWANT TO SHARE YOUR STORY?If you're keen to be a guest on the podcast and share your fertility journey in your own words, then please contact me! These episodes can't happen without you!Click here to apply!________________This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Mira Fertility.Mira is the hormone lab that fits in the palm of your hand and measures actual fertility hormone concentrations with 99% accuracy. With the power of AI, Mira learns about your cycle and gives you personalised and accurate insights about your ovulation and fertility window.Learn more HERE and use the code FERTILITYCO for $40 off Mira Kits and Bundles!TEMPDROPTempDrop's wearable sensor and accompanying charting app brings the full fertility tracking solution right to your phone. Wear the sensor on your upper arm during sleep and then sync to the charting app whenever it's convenient for you!Get an extra 10% off with code AFFERTILITYCOSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy.Still taking pregnancy tests "just in case"?It's time to finally learn *when* to actually take a pregnancy test for accurate results (even if you have no idea if you got the timing right this month, or if your period is even late yet). Get your free guide to When to Take a Pregnancy Test PLUS how to confirm ovulation, the early signs of pregnancy to look out for and how to stay sane during the two week wait. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast?My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating.

Feel like you're doing ALL OF THE THINGS when it comes to tracking your menstrual cycle and ovulation?BUT for some reason, there seems to just be that something missing that means things haven't *quite* clicked into place yet.When it comes to tracking Basal Body Temperature (BBT), so many women seem to get bogged down in the specifics of daily temperatures and over-analysing the numbers instead of looking at the bigger picture – the overall temperature pattern throughout a cycle.In this episode of the podcast, I'm sharing the 3 temperature shifts you should be tracking every cycle and what they can tell you about ovulation, your next period and it may even reveal to you one of the earliest signs of pregnancy.  Here's What We're Talking About:What can your BBT tell you about your fertility?What are we actually looking at when tracking our body temperature?Your options for recording BBTKey Temperature Shift #1 – Confirming OvulationKey Temperature Shift #2 – Predicting Your PeriodKey Temperature Shift #3 – A Sign of ImplantationTemperature dipsWhy BBT can be unreliable ________________ Full show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilityco________________This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Mira Fertility.Mira is the hormone lab that fits in the palm of your hand and measures actual fertility hormone concentrations with 99% accuracy. With the power of AI, Mira learns about your cycle and gives you personalised and accurate insights about your ovulation and fertility window.Learn more HERE and use the code FERTILITYCO for $40 off Mira Kits and Bundles!Support the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast? My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating. Want to quit the pill forever and conceive in half the time (even if your periods are irregular, unpredictable or non-existent)? Enrol in my flagship online program for the long-term fertility game, Fertility School. Want individualised support from a trained fertility educator?Book a 1:1 consultation now! I'd love to work with you to achieve your fertility goals....

Get ready to be inspired by my incredible chat with Marissa Nelson. CEO and Founder of Fertility Haven, Marissa is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist and Certified Sexuality Educator. She is also a gifted public speaker who recently delivered her first TEDx talk.Marissa has been a practicing therapist helping individuals and couples for the past decade. Her focus on reproductive mental health stems from her love of therapeutic work and her own experience with infertility and IVF. For four years prior to conception, she endured the pain and challenges of infertility, suffering in silence. She chose to transform hopelessness into empowerment by speaking on mental health panels at fertility conferences and creating reproductive mental health educational programs and content for leading fertility providers to support all couples during their fertility journey.Whether you're currently on or preparing for your own fertility journey, providing support to a loved one, this interview with Marissa Nelson will provide you with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Connect with Marissa:WebsiteInstagramParticipate in the Persistence Study ________________ Full show notes with all links and resources can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilityco________________This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Mira Fertility.Mira is the hormone lab that fits in the palm of your hand and measures actual fertility hormone concentrations with 99% accuracy. With the power of AI, Mira learns about your cycle and gives you personalised and accurate insights about your ovulation and fertility window.Learn more HERE and use the code FERTILITYCO for $40 off Mira Kits and Bundles!Support the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast? My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating. Want to quit the pill forever and conceive in half the time (even if your periods are irregular, unpredictable or non-existent)? Enrol in my flagship online program for the long-term fertility game, Fertility School. Want individualised support from a trained fertility educator?Book a 1:1 consultation now! I'd love to work with you to achieve your fertility goals....

It's no secret that exercise is good for us.But here is the thing not a lot of people are out there saying but I am SURE you are probably feeling or thinking.How the *EFF* do you exercise when trying to conceive or during early pregnancy?And that is keeping people stuck.Because so many women aren't sure how to do it safely, they err on the side of caution and don't do anything, which isn't ideal. Then we have another group of women who are potentially over-doing it, which also isn't ideal.So in this podcast episode, I'm sharing my fast and furious tips on how to exercise during that preconception window when you might be wondering if, when and how you should be exercising; as well as how to exercise safely during early pregnancy and the first trimester.  Here's What We're Talking About:Exercise, Body Fat and Hormone BalanceHigh Body Fat & InactivityLow Body Fat & Excessive ExerciseStress, The Adrenals and Your FertilityAdapting Exercise to Honour Your Menstrual CycleSafe Exercise During PregnancyExercise During the First Trimester  ________________ Full show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilityco ________________ This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Mira Fertility.Mira is the hormone lab that fits in the palm of your hand and measures actual fertility hormone concentrations with 99% accuracy. With the power of AI, Mira learns about your cycle and gives you personalised and accurate insights about your ovulation and fertility window.Learn more HERE and use the code FERTILITYCO for $40 off Mira Kits and Bundles!Support the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast? My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating. Want to quit the pill forever and conceive in half the time (even if your periods are irregular, unpredictable or non-existent)? Enrol in my flagship online program for the long-term fertility game, Fertility School. Want individualised support from a trained fertility educator?Book a 1:1 consultation now! I'd love to work with you to achieve your fertility goals....

Meet Danielle. She has worked as a nurse practitioner in the US for 10 years. She struggled with amenorrhea, infertility and was told she had PCOS. Being a medical practitioner, Danielle was incredibly frustrated that she “couldn't fix herself” and was eventually diagnosed with hypothalamic amenorrhea. She conceived with IUI but tragically her pregnancy ended at 23 weeks. After this traumatic experience of going through labour but not bringing a baby home, she was determined to learn as much as she could to heal herself. She dove into functional medicine and went on to conceive 2 children naturally. This experience affected her so greatly, that she changed her job and moved into a more functional and integrative role as a nurse practitioner. Danielle now helps women to optimise their health so that they can have the best outcomes possible.Connect with Danielle:Instagram Website ________________ Full show notes can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram @fertilitycoWANT TO SHARE YOUR STORY?If you're keen to be a guest on the podcast and share your fertility journey in your own words, then please contact me! These episodes can't happen without you!Click here to apply!THANKS TO OUR SPONSORThis episode of the podcast was sponsored by Tropeaka; a premium, certified organic health brand with hundreds of thousands of happy customers in over 70 countries around the world! Their range of delicious and powerful proteins, vitamins, coffee, superfoods, bars, BCAAs and teas, are gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and vegan friendly. With Over 19,000 5-star reviews, Tropeaka is famous for 100% natural and delicious tasting products with absolutely no nasties that help their customers to Conquer The Day The Healthy Way!Support the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast? My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating. Want to quit the pill forever and conceive in half the time (even if your periods are irregular, unpredictable or non-existent)? Enrol in my flagship online program for the long-term fertility game, Fertility School. Want individualised support from a trained fertility educator?Book a 1:1 consultation now! I'd love to work with you to achieve your fertility goals....

I speak with women all the time who have said to me that their doctor won't investigate potential issues with their fertility until they've been trying to conceive for 12 months with no success; that they need to have had more than 1 miscarriage to be referred to a specialist, to just stop stressing, give it time and it will happen! Even women who are experiencing unsuccessful IVF cycles are usually just booked in for the next one.  Women are not getting the support and encouragement they need to feel in control of their fertility. Sadly, women are not routinely taught about preconception care and daily factors that could be impacting their fertility. Many reproductive conditions, many issues with ovulation and your cycle, many of those traditional PMS symptoms associated with having a period that you dread every single month are all related to an imbalance between our hormones. And we can absolutely treat a hormone imbalance. Sometimes a few small changes are enough to have a big impact, sometimes you may need artificial hormones in one form or another to address the issue, sometimes it's harder to treat, but the key is investigating what has caused the imbalance in order to correct it. In this episode we're talking all things hormone balance, the role of our key sex hormones and how to manage potential issues by first looking at your environment and your exposure to potential pollutants and contributors to hormone imbalance that you can address yourself.  Here's What We're Talking About:Hormone balance and the role of our key sex hormonesHormone imbalance, high oestrogen and low progesteroneWhen to test for hormone imbalanceHow to manage your hormonal imbalanceHormone disruptors and environmental pollutantsPesticides and eating organic  ________________ Full show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilitycoSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast? My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating. Want to quit the pill forever and conceive in half the time (even if your periods are irregular, unpredictable or non-existent)? Enrol in my flagship online program for the long-term fertility game, Fertility School. Want individualised support from a trained fertility educator?Book a 1:1 consultation now! I'd love to work with you to achieve your fertility goals....

For most of our lives, we have been told that getting pregnant is easy.It seems ridiculously unfair that we actively avoid getting pregnant for years and years, and then struggle when we are actually ready to conceive.More and more couples are turning to reproductive technology to assist with pregnancy. But this isn't always necessary for many couples who use it, nor it is necessarily a guarantee of success. People tend to see this as a back-up option, but it's only effective 25% of the time. 50% of couples who are referred for infertility treatment actually have nothing wrong, just their timing. Many women only need to change their diet and lifestyle habits for success without assistance. So, why aren't we focusing our attention on those simple lifestyle changes that are free and that you can do for yourself right now to maximise your chances of conceiving? By truly understanding what's happening with your body and making some really simple lifestyle changes, this will have an enormous impact on ovulation, your fertility and your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally.Here's What We're Talking About:Control - Why it's so important to take the time to understand your menstrual cycle and your natural fertile signs, PLUS my 4 steps to identifying ovulation day in less than 4 minutes Balance - Environmental and lifestyle factors you may never have considered could be impacting your hormone balance and therefore your fertilityNourish - The key reasons why nutrition in the preconception stage is so importantWhy you should treat your body like you're already pregnant Learn more about Conceive With Confidence A 3 part workshop series to help you identify ovulation day, optimise ovulation and improve your chances of conceiving naturally  ________________ Full show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilitycoSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast? My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating. Want to quit the pill forever and conceive in half the time (even if your periods are irregular, unpredictable or non-existent)? Enrol in my flagship online program for the long-term fertility game, Fertility School. Want individualised support from a trained fertility educator?Book a 1:1 consultation now! I'd love to work with you to achieve your fertility goals....

Beth Ryan is a registered midwife, founder of PowerBirth childbirth education courses and Mum. Her instagram page @birthwithbeth_ began in a bid to bridge the knowledge gap between maternity services and expecting parents during the pandemic and has since flourished into a thriving online community and education space. Beth is now host of the podcast 'Growing' and provides her flagship birth preparation course PowerBirth both online and in small group workshops in MelbourneConnect with Beth:InstagramLearn more about Power BirthListen to the Growing podcast  ________________ Full show notes with all links and resources can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilitycoSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast? My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating. Want to quit the pill forever and conceive in half the time (even if your periods are irregular, unpredictable or non-existent)? Enrol in my flagship online program for the long-term fertility game, Fertility School. Want individualised support from a trained fertility educator?Book a 1:1 consultation now! I'd love to work with you to achieve your fertility goals....

Preparing for a subsequent pregnancy is a whole different ball game compared to first time around. There will be days where you wonder why on earth you want to add another little bundle to your family! How will you ever manage another one? Are you ready? Are they ready for a little brother or sister? How can you spread the love between more than one?I know I swing from “yes absolutely” to “no way” a few times a day!Preparing for baby number two, three and beyond certainly seems to involve a lot more mental gymnastics than first time around, but the physical preparation should be the same. But it's often not.  Here's What We're Talking About:Why your cycles are not the same after having a babyBreastfeeding and the return of fertilityPost-natal depletionUsing the four pillars of fertility to prepare yourself to go again – nutrition, exercise & movement, sleep & stress management  ________________ Full show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilitycoSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast? My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating. Want to quit the pill forever and conceive in half the time (even if your periods are irregular, unpredictable or non-existent)? Enrol in my flagship online program for the long-term fertility game, Fertility School. Want individualised support from a trained fertility educator?Book a 1:1 consultation now! I'd love to work with you to achieve your fertility goals....

Meet Jess. She's a post-partum doula from Melbourne, providing much-needed support for new mums. She's a mum of one but has been struggling to conceive baby #2 for over 2 years. Despite her struggles to conceive, she loves working with new mums and their babies and says this gives her hope! She's passionate about holistic health and supporting her body to optimise her natural fertility and she shares about how she and her partner explored all possible conservative options before seeking assistance.  Full show notes, with all links and resources can be found HERE:Connect with Jess - Nurtured Postpartum DoulaWebsite InstagramIf you're keen to be a guest on the podcast and share your fertility journey in your own words, then please contact me! These episodes can't happen without you! Click here to apply!DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilitycoSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast? My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating. Want to quit the pill forever and conceive in half the time (even if your periods are irregular, unpredictable or non-existent)? Enrol in my flagship online program for the long-term fertility game, Fertility School. Want individualised support from a trained fertility educator?Book a 1:1 consultation now! I'd love to work with you to achieve your fertility goals....

Ever heard the advice that low AMH levels mean you'll never get pregnant naturally?Well, I have some thoughts... (drumroll please)Quality over quantity. Always. And why do I believe this, even though others may have a different opinion or take on things? That AMH levels are everything when it comes to your fertility?It's because while AMH levels are a pretty reliable indicator of your ovarian reserve (how many eggs remaining in your ovaries with "reproductive potential")… AMH levels give no insight into the quality of those remaining eggs.Sure, the more eggs we have the better, because this gives us an indication of time frames for conceiving and when we might enter perimenopause, but when you're trying to conceive, we want as many good quality eggs as possible.Here's What We're Talking About:What AMH levels actually mean (and how accurate are they?)Ovarian reserve and AMH testingWhen to test your AMH levels Why your levels might be lowCan you increase AMH levels? What to do if you've been told your AMH levels are low  ________________ Full show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilitycoSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast? My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating. Want to quit the pill forever and conceive in half the time (even if your periods are irregular, unpredictable or non-existent)? Enrol in my flagship online program for the long-term fertility game, Fertility School. Want individualised support from a trained fertility educator?Book a 1:1 consultation now! I'd love to work with you to achieve your fertility goals....

Ok, so I know this is a BIG call, but there is one thing I ALWAYS stand by when it comes to prenatal supplements.It COMPLETELY changed the way I thought about pre-conception care and early pregnancy. And I think it will for you too.One size doesn't fit all.Sounds obvious, right?In this episode of the podcast I'm sharing what most people get wrong about prenatal supplements. We'll talk about whether they are always necessary, when to take them and whether they'll actually help you to conceive. And most of all, we'll talk about why a supplement will never be a substitute for a healthy, nourishing diet.Here's What We're Talking About:Are prenatal supplements necessary? Why you shouldn't rely on them alone to fill all of your nutritional requirements during preconception and pregnancy.Why nutrition should always be prioritised over supplementationEssential nutrients for preconception and pregnancy, with a focus on folic acid vs folate and iodineCan prenatal supplements help you to conceive?When to start taking prenatal supplements (and when to stop)Building your preconception plate  ________________ Full show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilitycoSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast? My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating. Want to quit the pill forever and conceive in half the time (even if your periods are irregular, unpredictable or non-existent)? Enrol in my flagship online program for the long-term fertility game, Fertility School. Want individualised support from a trained fertility educator?Book a 1:1 consultation now! I'd love to work with you to achieve your fertility goals....

You've finally figured out fertile mucus.You finally feel like you can identify your fertile window.You finally have the timing right. But you're still not getting pregnant. Once you've figured out the basics of charting and understanding your cycle, the next step is to look back at your completed chart and figure out if your cycle was actually fertile.And without a fertile cycle, well, it's going to be tricky getting pregnant.There are THREE key reasons why your cycle may not be fertile. But there are also three EASY ways to fix this too.In this podcast episode, I'm sharing three reasons why your cycle isn't fertile (and what actually makes a cycle "fertile") so that you won't fall into these traps too and know exactly what to look out for if you're thinking this could be your problem. Here's What We're Talking About:Reason 1: Your luteal phase is too short – Luteal phase defects and why the length of your luteal phase mattersReason 2: You're not ovulating consistently - Stress-pattern cycles, why ovulation testing doesn't work for irregular cycles, and the link between a long follicular phase and oestrogen dominance.Reason 3: You're only thinking about fertility as making babies and not as a state of health, and why hormones are the very first point of disruption when the body is under some form of stress. ________________ Full show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilitycoSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast? My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating. Want to quit the pill forever and conceive in half the time (even if your periods are irregular, unpredictable or non-existent)? Enrol in my flagship online program for the long-term fertility game, Fertility School. Want individualised support from a trained fertility educator?Book a 1:1 consultation now! I'd love to work with you to achieve your fertility goals....

Meet Anna - She's a mum of 2 (and now probably 3 as this episode drops) from Iowa and she's my VERY FIRST guest on the Fertility Files!  Tune in as she shares her experiences with pregnancy, birth control, loss and motherhood and why she would do it all over again!  WANT TO SHARE YOUR STORY?If you're keen to be a guest on the podcast and share your fertility journey in your own words, then please contact me! These episodes can't happen without you!Click here to apply!  ________________ Full show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilitycoSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast? My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating. Want to quit the pill forever and conceive in half the time (even if your periods are irregular, unpredictable or non-existent)? Enrol in my flagship online program for the long-term fertility game, Fertility School. Want individualised support from a trained fertility educator?Book a 1:1 consultation now! I'd love to work with you to achieve your fertility goals....

What if I told you that there are 3 simple things you can do to help confirm ovulation day?And what if I told you that you don't even have to do all of them every day?Would you want to know what they were?I thought so… which is EXACTLY why I am giving them to you in this week's podcast episode.Here's what we're talking about:Menstruation – If your period doesn't arrive 10-17 days after ovulation day, either you're pregnant, or ovulation hasn't happened yet.Cervical Mucus - As ovulation approaches, cervical mucus becomes thinner, wetter and clearer, and will become dry and sticky the day after ovulation for the rest of the cycle.BBT - You have observed a clear upward shift in BBT that aligns with a shift in mucus patterns.   ________________ Full show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilitycoSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast? My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating. Want to quit the pill forever and conceive in half the time (even if your periods are irregular, unpredictable or non-existent)? Enrol in my flagship online program for the long-term fertility game, Fertility School. Want individualised support from a trained fertility educator?Book a 1:1 consultation now! I'd love to work with you to achieve your fertility goals....

Ok! I am calling it. It is time we all stop using the word infertility to describe fertility struggles.I work with and speak with so many women who have been trying to conceive with zero success. But these women are not necessarily “infertile”.In this podcast episode, I want to make something really clear. While 1 in 6 couples may struggle to conceive, 1 in 6 couples are NOT infertile.Don't let the label of “infertile” stick unless you have definitive proof!So this is what I recommend instead: Instead of describing yourself as infertile or experiencing infertility, describe yourself as experiencing “sub-fertility”.Be realistic about your timelines. Instead of expecting to get pregnant first try, or panicking when it doesn't happen straight away, understand that on average it takes a healthy couple 6-12 months to get pregnant. Instead of feeling lost, confused and defeated, take it as a sign that while your fertility may not be optimal right now, there are simple changes you CAN make to optimise ovulation and boost your chances of conceiving naturally.Instead of panicking at the prospect of IVF, get informed about your fertile window and ovulation and make sure you have the timing right first! Work through all your conservative options before considering assistance. These are the conversations nobody is having!   ________________ Full show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources can be found at:LINKDM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilitycoSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast? My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating. Want to quit the pill forever and conceive in half the time (even if your periods are irregular, unpredictable or non-existent)? Enrol in my flagship online program for the long-term fertility game, Fertility School. Want individualised support from a trained fertility educator?Book a 1:1 consultation now! I'd love to work with you to achieve your fertility goals....

Have you ever found yourself saying these things?I can't see egg-white mucus.I can't see any mucus.I just don't have enough mucus to actually track my cycle this way.I get it. I promise. So many women (myself included when I was getting started) just can't get their head around the fact that a TINY sensation is enough to tell them when they're fertile!And these roadblocks?Are VERY real when it comes to identifying ovulation day so that you are confident enough to stop relying on hormonal contraception for birth control or an app or an ovulation testing kit to give you the answers that are ultimately right in front of you.But you KNOW when you overcome them, magic can happen.  Magic like:✔️That pill packet going in the bin – and staying in the bin this time!✔️The baby-making process being fun again because it's not all calculations and peeing on sticks.✔️And of course, finally getting that Big Fat Positive.In my very first podcast episode in over a year (sorry about that) I am dropping my best strategies to help YOU overcome these roadblocks and achieve this magic.  Here's What We're Talking About:Why all the fuss about egg-white mucus (and what does it actually tell us?)Can you still conceive without egg-white mucus?Why the sensation of your mucus is more important than what it looks likeWhy you should ONLY chart what you actually see and feel on a given day (not what you THINK you should)3 quick-fix steps if you're struggling to see anything at all  ________________ Full show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources can be found HERE:DM Rachel on Instagram:@fertilitycoSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast? My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating. Want to quit the pill forever and conceive in half the time (even if your periods are irregular, unpredictable or non-existent)? Enrol in my flagship online program for the long-term fertility game, Fertility School. Want individualised support from a trained fertility educator?Book a 1:1 consultation now! I'd love to work with you to achieve your fertility goals....

More often than not when we think about fertility, we immediately start thinking about women. Yes, we are the ones who have menstrual cycles and get pregnant and grow babies, but if it wasn't for male sperm pregnancy would never be possible. And if a couple is struggling to conceive, it's about an even 50-50 split about whether it is a male or female cause. In this episode, we're talking about what makes up an individual sperm cell; how the male reproductive system works to maximise chances of fertilising a female egg and we're also talking about sperm count – how this is actually measured, how it's changed over the past 100 years and some advice for couples who are trying to conceive with potentially low sperm counts.  Here's What We're Talking About:Everything you need to know about sperm and male fertilityHow the male reproductive system works to maximise chances of fertilising a female eggThe three main components of sperm count (and how it has changed in 100 years)How to maximise sperm qualitySome advice for couples who are trying to conceive with potentially low sperm counts.  ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram:  @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.

We all know that ovulation occurs about halfway through your menstrual cycle. Definitely not always on day 14 as we have been led to believe, but somewhere around the middle. Right? But what if your cycle is 40 days long? Or 50 or 60? Well, if your cycle is irregular or on the longer side, there's a good chance your body has attempted to ovulate once or twice before it actually released an egg. And sometimes, it's just all too hard and it gives up and decides to try again next month. This is called anovulation, and it happens more commonly than you might think. And that's exactly what we're talking about in this episode – what happens when ovulation doesn't happen as planned.   Here's What We're Talking About: What is anovulation?How is your cycle (and your chart) affected?Why am I still bleeding?Causes of anovulationHow do we know if ovulation has actually occurred?When should you seek further advice?Looking for patterns ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram:  @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.

If you've been listening to me rabbit on about mucus for any length of time now, then you would know that I see it as the number one indicator of your fertility.  The key to understanding when you are fertile or not fertile relies on you being able to track the changes in your cervical mucus throughout your menstrual cycle. So what you see and feel is everything when it comes to identifying your fertile window.  And the research shows that this is really effective.  Why? Because studies show that cervical mucus is the most reliable of all your body's fertile signs. More than taking your temperature, cramping, spotting or sore boobs, your mucus is the primary indicator of ovulation and your fertile window. In this episode, we're talking about your mucus plug. What the hell is it and why is it so important in determining whether or not you are fertile?  Here's What We're Talking About:An inside look at the cervix and how mucus is producedChanges in mucus patterns throughout the menstrual cycleThe mucus plug during your non-fertile phasesWhat happens to the mucus plug during ovulation  ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram:  @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.

If you know me at all by now (hey, hi, I'm Rachel), you'll know that I will forever be at the front of the pack waving my pom-poms for using fertility awareness and charting as an effective and natural method of birth control. While I absolutely believe that you don't need artificial hormones to prevent pregnancy, I also believe that every woman is entitled to know *all* of her options so that she can make an informed decision about what's best for her birth control needs in her current season of life. So, we're mixing it up in this episode and I'm talking you through the most common hormonal birth control options (that aren't the Pill).  Here's What We're Talking About:Hormonal IUDs and the MirenaContraceptive implants and ImplanonDepo Provera  ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.  

Want to know what matters more than size? Length. (Of your luteal phase, that is) Those couple of weeks in the lead-up to your next period are too often given a bad rap. This is when a lot of women experience those fun PMS symptoms, and if you're trying to conceive, it's the two week wait from hell. But did you know that it's the luteal phase that gives you the most valuable information about your fertility, your cycle, your overall health annnnnd (if you know what you're looking for) it will help you to predict your period down to the day and will likely be your first sneaky-peek into pregnancy.  Here's What We're Talking About: The luteal phase – a quick refresher Hormone changes in the luteal phase (and why progesterone is queen)What does a short luteal phase mean?Can the luteal phase be longer than expected? Using your luteal phase to predict your next period ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.  

Sound familiar?  You're slowly building your confidence with tracking your cycle every day. You feel like you've finally made sense of your cervical mucus patterns every month and it's time to start tracking your daily body temperature too.  But your daily temperatures make absolutely no sense! High one day, low the next. Completely all over the place and not even close to matching up with your mucus patterns. You're more confused than ever and wondering if maybe you've had it wrong all along. In this episode, I'm talking you through how to make sense of your basal body temperature, why it's totally normal to have some wonky readings with every cycle. And most important of all, I'm giving you permission to stop tracking it if it's just causing headaches. Because sometimes your BBT can be more useless than useful.  Here's What We're Talking About: What exactly is basal body temperature?When BBT is usefulWhat BBT tells us about ovulationProgesterone and BBTWhen BBT is confusing (and therefore potentially useless)Confirming pregnancy with BBTIs BBT tracking for you? ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.  

It has been a hot minute since I disappeared off the face of the earth. Morning sickness hit me hard but I'm back and it only seemed fitting to kick off the podcast with the lessons I've learnt during my first trimester of pregnancy. These are the things I wish someone had told me before and during my pregnancy and I hope you find that reassurance useful. Think of it as non-traditional pre-conception preparation!  Here's What We're Talking About:Lesson #1 – I did not expect to be pissing my pants 5 weeks in!Lesson #2 – Pre conception nutrition is everything during the first trimester.Lesson #3 Learn to let go  ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.

Are you trying to get pregnant but it's just not happening? Sick of sleepless nights down the Google rabbit-hole and counting down the days until you can pee on the damn stick again, only to be disappointed month after month? Desperate to ditch the Pill forever but the fear of getting pregnant leaves you in a cold sweat? Maybe you've already tried to quit a few times, but the panic has kept you filling your prescription for way longer than it should I see you. You promised yourself that this month, you'd pay a little more attention, but figuring out how to track your menstrual cycle is just another thing on your never ending 'to do' list.  You KNOW it's important to stop over-thinking and just try to listen to your body (or at least, that's what the gurus tell you), but even figuring where to start is stressful, overwhelming and just plain confusing! You've tried all the apps, you're going through ovulation testing kits faster than you'd like to admit and you have no idea if any of it is even worthwhile. You're overloaded with conflicting information, you don't know who to listen to and you're sick of feeling consumed by your fertility without results. Then, just when you think you've finally starting to get your head around this whole mucus thing, your period arrives and you're back at square one. If that sounds like you, you're in luck because I'm giving you a sneak-peek into my Free Fertility Masterclass, where (among many other things), I'm breaking down the biggest fertility mistake that too many women are making – and how you can avoid it!  You'll learn:✔️The biggest fertility mistakes most women don't even know they're making ✔️How to identify when you're fertile and pinpoint ovulation day without apps, testing strips or complicated tracking systems (in under 5 minutes a day) ✔️The ONE thing you need to get pregnant quickly and naturally or to use a natural method of birth control that is equally as effective as the pill And even better? I will GIVE you my signature, four-part Fertility Framework. Want in? Of course you do! Save your spot HERE ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy.

In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Chinese Medicine doctor and acupuncturist Joanna Macmeikan for a chat about all things women's health, hormones and fertility with a twist of yin and yang!⁠⁠We're talking about how TCM ties in beautifully with the cyclical nature of the female menstrual cycle, how acupuncture can help your body to heal itself as well as what to expect during a consultation.⁠⁠I've been working with Joanna for a little while now in her clinic and I'm so excited to share her incredible knowledge with you!⁠ Learn more and work with Joanna here:WebsiteInstagram ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.

Let's think back to high school for a moment...If you were going to ask someone else to do your homework for you, or take an important exam for you, you're going to ask someone smarter than you right?  Someone who could guarantee they would get a better result than you could. Would you consider asking someone if they weren't as smart as you, if there was no guarantee?  No, you wouldn't.  So why are you asking an inanimate object to tell you when you're fertile? In this episode, I'm getting controversial and breaking down why home fertility tests and ovulation predictor kits are a waste of your time, energy and money. I'll be talking about how these tests actually work and what they're detecting to predict ovulation, because remember we can't actually predict ovulation itself. I'll talk about the different types of tests, what I recommend and what I don't, and things that can make the tests less reliable for you. Here's What We're Talking About:Luteinising Hormone and the elusive “LH surge”What Can an Ovulation Predictor Kit Tell You? (Turns out not much, actually)When testing can be useful, and when it's a waste of timeWhy you should never bother with a saliva test  ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.

Getting pregnant is not a one step process, and implantation is the final step where the fertilised egg (now called an embryo) settles itself into the lining of the uterus for a 9 month stay-cation. When you're trying to get pregnant, it's normal to be very aware of your body and notice every tiny change that happens, wondering if it's a sign of pregnancy. The frustrating part is that so many of the early signs of pregnancy and implantation are very similar to PMS, so in this episode I'm breaking down some of the most common signs of implantation that women experience.  But just because you don't notice any of them, doesn't mean it isn't happening for you.  Here's What We're Talking About:The four key stages of conceptionWhen implantation happens (and what it actually means)Implantation and your main fertile signsOther possible signs of implantation (which might also be PMS)  ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.

I'm not currently trying to get pregnant, so why do I care when I'm ovulating?  Why would I bother charting and tracking my fertile signs when I have no intention of conceiving? Your fertility is so much more than making babies. It's about eliminating the need for artificial hormones that have their own set of side effects, and relying on your own body to tell you everything you need to know to avoid pregnancy with a natural method of birth control that's equally as effective as the pill! You can use your observations and your symptoms to address underlying health issues before they show up as other more serious symptoms in your body. You can take your chart to a healthcare professional and figure out what your body needs to rebalance your hormones and regulate your periods. And finally, you can use this knowledge at every stage of life – birth control, pregnancy, post-partum and while breastfeeding all the way through until menopause.  The best part? You only have to learn it once! Here's What We're Talking About:Charting for natural birth controlHow charting can give you valuable information about your health How you can use your knowledge and skills for your lifetime ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.

Here's a secret – there is one single thing that I miss about being on the pill, and it's how damn clear my skin was! Like our teenage years aren't angsty enough without having to experience the highs and lows of breakouts too. But once we make it to the other side of puberty, not all of us emerge with clear skin. Our hormones like to remind us who's boss and often around ovulation or our periods, a few fresh spots will emerge. In this episode, I'm breaking down how to manage your skin as you transition off hormonal birth control. We'll cover how to identify the underlying cause of your acne and what to do about it. Acne is a sign that your hormones happy, and there's only so much that topical creams and lotions can do to help!  Here's What We're Talking About:What to expect from your skin when you come off the pillHow to identify the underlying cause of your acneYour skin as an organ and how to show it love4 steps to manage breakouts  ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.

Truthbomb: Your phone doesn't know when you're fertile. I seem to have developed quite the reputation for being anti-app. I'm not necessarily anti-app, but I am anti-crappy apps and it seems that there are a lot of them out there. The internet is completely flooded with period and ovulation tracking apps that claim to help you to monitor your menstrual cycle and your fertile window. Here's the bad news – most of them are nothing more than a high-tech version of the rhythm method.  Here's What We're Talking About: Why I'll always be a pen and paper girl, and why I'm anti-crappy-appsWhen your tracking app can be super helpful, and when to delete itMy app recommendation (because I know you're going to ask!) ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.

I get it, you're already trying to remember to drink enough water, exercise every day, text everyone back, be a good friend, partner, mother, sister, employee…phew, it's a lot. The last thing you could possibly add to your plate is complicated tracking and charting system. Every. Single. Day. Fertility awareness and charting has a reputation for being time-consuming, overwhelming and just another thing on our never-ending to-do lists, and so many women are missing out on this incredible knowledge as a result! In this episode, I'm going to walk you through exactly how I track my menstrual cycle and my body's natural fertile signs every day. I'm doing it as I go about my day and I don't have to add in a single thing to my day to get all the information I need.  And I do it in under 5 minutes.  Here's What We're Talking About:The 3 main fertile signs and what they can tell you about your fertile windowHow to chart your fertile signs in under 5 minutes  ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.

Contrary to what we're all told, hormonal contraceptives are not the only effective option for birth control. If you've decided to finally ditch the hormones forever, or if you're contemplating taking the leap, you'll still need to know how to manage your fertile window if abstinence isn't your thing. Contraception can be used during the learning phase of fertility awareness and charting, when you're still learning about your body's unique menstrual cycle, and on wonky days when you're just not sure (they happen to everyone!). So forget what you were told in sex ed, I'm breaking down for you the most effective contraceptive options for managing your fertile window that are 100% hormone-free.  Here's What We're Talking About: If you want to have sex during your fertile window, you'll need a back up!How effective is the Fertility Awareness Method on its own?Why you might still need to keep some condoms in your purseWithdrawal – is it as risky as its reputation suggests?Diaphragm – the forgotten oneCopper IUD (yes it's hormone-free) ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.

We spend the majority of our lives actively avoiding pregnancy, so when the time finally arrives that you actually want to make a baby, it's important to plan ahead. If you're someone who finds herself saying “I'll get healthy when I'm pregnant”, this episode is for you because you really do need to start making healthy lifestyle changes before you get pregnant – 3 months to be exact. Why 3 months? It takes 90 days for an egg to mature inside the follicles in the ovary before it is released at ovulation. For the boys, it takes 3 months for sperm cells to fully mature. By making lifestyle changes in the 3 months before actively trying to conceive, you're making sure that your man has a stock of healthy, high quality mature sperm and that you're creating the healthiest possible environment that encourages a fertilised egg to implant and develop into your baby. Here's What We're Talking About:Why you need to plan aheadWhat to talk about with your doctorHow to eliminate your exposure to potential nastiesEssential nutrients for pre-conception to include in your diet before pregnancy (and one in particular that will give him high quality, fast-swimming sperm)Why creating a regular exercise habit now will serve you and your baby through your pregnancy and beyond  ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.

As soon as we ovulate, the body starts to prepare for a potential pregnancy. Month after month, our menstrual cycle creates the perfect conditions for an egg to be fertilised so that when a long-awaited pregnancy finally occurs, you can get to work straight away growing your baby – long before you even know you're pregnant. In this episode, you'll learn when the best possible time is to take a pregnancy test in order to get an accurate result. I'll share the earliest signs of pregnancy to look out for as well as how to survive the two-week wait between ovulation and your next expected period.  Here's What We're Talking About:The early signs of pregnancy (and why charting will get you answers faster)When to take a pregnancy test and get an accurate resultFalse negatives and false positives – and why they happenStaying sane during the two-week wait  ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.  

When I look back, I cringe at how little I knew about my body.  When I started to wonder if there was another way to avoid unplanned pregnancy without the artificial hormones, everyone gave me the same cynical answers – Yes, but you'd be crazy to actually rely on them for birth control! I call BS. By taking just a couple of minutes a day to tune in to your body, you can use a method of birth control that is equally as effective as the Pill and condoms.  No side effects, no artificial hormones, no prescriptions, no awkward supermarket visits.  This knowledge will help you to know exactly when you are and aren't fertile.  Not only does this knowledge help you to avoid pregnancy, it also allows you to maximise your chances of conceiving naturally and, according to the research, in half the time!  Here's What We're Talking About:How I discovered Fertility Awareness and learnt the truth about natural birth controlWhy I know exactly when I'm fertile (and when I'm not)My secrets to identifying underlying problems before they get worseWhy confidence in your body changes everything about your life (beyond your fertility)  ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.

Caffeine is the world's most popular drug.  If you're one of those women who can't function until you've guzzled your morning cup of coffee, caffeine might be doing more to your body than just giving you a quick energy boost. If you're currently pregnant or preparing for pregnancy, you've probably heard that coffee is on the naughty list. But is this reputation deserved?  Here's What We're Talking About:How caffeine affects your body systems (especially your reproductive organs)Should caffeine be included in a pre-conception or pregnancy diet?Where is caffeine hiding?How bad is caffeine for your fertility (and his sperm)?Should you cut out coffee when trying to conceive? ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.

A xenoestrogen is a type of endocrine disruptor that has an oestrogen-like effect on the body and a significant effect on your fertility.We know that oestrogen is a key hormone for a healthy menstrual cycle, but when xenoestrogens enter our bodies they block oestrogen receptors so they can't do their job.The body thinks there's not enough oestrogen available and begins to produce more. This will increase the total amount of oestrogen in our bodies and cause oestrogen dominance.Xenoestrogens don't break down, they're stored in our fat cells and a build up over time can lead to breast cancer, obesity, infertility, miscarriage, endometriosis, early onset puberty and diabetes.In this episode of The Mana Women's Wellness Podcast, I'm diving deep into the common household items that contain xenoestrogens and hormone disruptors.  Here's What We're Talking About:Hormone disruptors and xenoestrogens and why they are everywhere!Common household items to replace immediately.Where to start?How to reduce your exposure and protect your fertility.  ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.

We've all been there once or twice. We wake up thinking we're going to get our period. But it doesn't come.  We wake up the next day. Still no period.  Then we start to panic.  We do some backwards maths and work out if we might be pregnant. We start frantically Googling and cursing our bodies for messing with our heads.  In this episode, I'm going to save you from that long fall down the Google rabbit-hole and share with you the top reasons why your period might be late. And none of them mean you're pregnant.  Here's What We're Talking About:How your body keeps your sex hormones balanced and functioning.Why stress throws your hormones off-balance.Why your weight and body fat impacts your menstrual cycle.PCOS and irregular cycles.Menopause.  ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.

Pre-conception care is not just for women, your baby begins with 50% egg and 50% sperm, so sperm health is equally as important as egg health for fertilisation and development of a healthy baby. It takes three months for sperm to develop and mature before they are capable of fertilising an egg, so preparation should start at least three months before trying to conceive. This can ensure sperm is high quality and viable and gives the best chance of fertilising the egg. Once pregnancy is confirmed, the hard part's over for the man and the woman has to keep up her good habits for another 9 months. So if your man is struggling to stick to healthy habits, remind him it's only for 3 months! But of course, if he sticks with them, there are long-term health benefits too. In this episode, I'm giving you my 10 top tips for males to prepare for pregnancy. Here's What We're Talking About:●      Why he needs at least 3 months to prepare for pre-conception●      Key nutrients to improve sperm quality●      Why cutting those bad habits will have an enormous impact on your future child's long-term health●      Medications and supplements that need checking●      What do baths and bike-riding have in common?●      The effect of stress on male fertility●      Hydrate for sperm health●      Why timing is everything  ________________ Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HEREDM Rachel on Instagram: @fertilityco________________  Want to say goodbye to hormonal contraceptives and their weird and unpleasant side effects?Want to improve your chances of conceiving quickly and naturally?As a listener of the podcast, I'm giving you exclusive access to my Free Fertility Masterclass, where I'll teach you exactly how to chart your menstrual cycle and identify your body's natural fertile signs so that you can achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally and without the stress!Just getting started?You need my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can use this knowledge to achieve (or avoid) pregnancy. Does your pelvic floor need a little extra TLC? Take the Pelvic Floor Quiz and find out how to start strengthening your pelvic floor today! Want to make sure you're exercising safely during your pregnancy? Get your Free Guide: 10 Exercises to Avoid During Pregnancy.