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Last time we spoke about the allied invasion of Balikpapan. In June 1945, the war in the Pacific escalated as American forces, spearheaded by Generals Eichelberger and Krueger, fiercely battled the entrenched Japanese on Luzon. Despite harsh conditions and fierce resistance, the Americans made crucial advances, capturing key positions that rekindled hope for the Filipino people. Concurrently, preparations for the invasion of Balikpapan intensified. The Australian 7th Division assembled for a July 1 amphibious assault against a heavily fortified Japanese defense, known for its formidable coast artillery and entrenched positions. The Australians faced fierce opposition upon landing; however, skilled maneuvering and robust artillery support allowed them to swiftly gain a foothold. As the Australians secured their beachhead, they marked the beginning of a challenging campaign against determined Japanese forces in Balikpapan, setting the stage for further confrontations in the Pacific theater.  This episode is Victory at Bougainville  Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  We last left off on Bougainville, by mid-April, Brigadier Heathcote Hammer's 15th Brigade had commenced its crucial task of relieving Brigadier Field's weary and battered 7th Brigade. This transition came at a pivotal moment when Brigadier Stevenson's 11th Brigade successfully secured the Soraken Peninsula, a strategic point on Bougainville's southern coast, while also continuing their efforts to contain enemy forces along the notorious Numa Numa Trail, a crucial supply route for Japanese troops. Supported by reinforcements in artillery and air power, Generals Savige and Bridgeford were optimistic about continuing their limited offensive toward the south. Their immediate objective was to capture the line of the Hongorai River, considered a significant tactical advantage, followed by the Hari River, which would serve as the 15th Brigade's main aim. On the opposing side, General Kanda had learned a harsh lesson about the ineffectiveness of banzai charges during the fierce fighting at the Battle of Slater's Knoll. This costly experience prompted him to alter his strategy significantly. He decided to pull his remaining troops back to a defensive perimeter focused around Buin, which is located in the southern region of Bougainville. Here, he reinforced his defenses with garrison troops from Kieta, situated on the eastern side of Bougainville, the Shortlands Islands to the northwest, and the Fauros Islands to the northeast. However, with this concentration of forces not expected to be operational until July, the troops stationed in the forward areas were tasked with executing a critical delaying action in the meantime, buying precious time for reinforcements to arrive. Meanwhile, on April 17, the Australian 24th Battalion began its advance along the Buin Road, a vital route for both supply and troop movement. Two companies made their way toward Dawe's Creek, while another company launched an assault against the enemy strongholds at Kindara. Remarkably, they broke through enemy lines the following day, pushing further to Sindou Creek and Umam Creek. Here, they faced multiple sharp counterattacks over the next week, demonstrating the fierce resistance from Japanese forces determined to hold their ground. As patrols moved deeper into the thick jungle on either side of the Buin Road, the struggle became increasingly intense. Each advance was hard-fought, marked by skirmishes that tested the resolve and endurance of the Australian soldiers. Finally, on April 26, the advance resumed in earnest, making rapid gains toward the Hongorai River. The combination of heavy air support and relentless artillery bombardment had effectively dispelled any opposition along the route, allowing the Australians to push forward with renewed vigor. By May 4, as the 24th Battalion finally approached the banks of the Hongorai River, they encountered significant resistance. However, on the 4th Lieutenant Lawn's platoon was advancing with two tanks and a bulldozer when the crew of the leading tank came to a log across the road and saw movement in the bush. A burst of machine-gun fire from the tank cut the leaves away and revealed the barrel of a field gun. The first round fired from the tank's 2-pounder disabled the enemy gun and the enemy seemed to flee. Farther ahead, however, a mine exploded at the rear of the second tank. It was discovered that it had been exploded with a wire by a Japanese concealed in the bush. Henceforward mines and concealed guns were encountered more and more frequently. They were detected chiefly by the practised eyes of the engineer teams of Major Needham's 15th Field Company who became increasingly skilful. Mechanical detectors were defeated by several sorts of mine employed wooden boxes filled with T.N.T., for example; but their presence was betrayed by protruding fuses, wires, disturbed earth, and confirmed by prodding with a bayonet. As the 24th Battalion neared the Hongorai it became evident that the Japanese intended to make the Australians pay a price for each advance, and that they were willing to trade a field gun for a tank at every opportunity. On the 4th and many later occasions leading tanks were fired on at a range of a few yards by guns cleverly concealed beside the track, but in positions from which the Japanese could not hope to extricate them. In other respects also the Japanese tactics were improving and their striking power was strengthened. Each forward Australian battalion was now under frequent artillery fire, evidently directed by Japanese observers who remained close to the Australian advance, and it was this which was now causing most of the casualties. The shells usually burst in the trees and their fragments were scattered over a wide area with lethal effects. To counter the tanks the Japanese were now establishing their positions not astride the track but about 100 yards from it in places where the tanks could not reach them until a side track had been made. The Hongorai River, a critical geographical landmark, ran through Bougainville's lush terrain, acting as both a natural barrier and tactical objective. In late April, the 9th Battalion had continued to push forward across the Huio River, a vital waterway that intersected with Japanese defenses. They faced some enemy resistance but managed to clear the Horinu-Rumiki Trail by the end of the month. This narrow, winding path had strategic importance, connecting various units and enabling supplies to move closer to the frontline. On May 3, the 9th Battalion was finally relieved by the 57th/60th Battalion, which, due to its relative inexperience, found progress challenging along the Commando Road a route named after the elite Australian commandos who often operated in this area. Their inexperience in facing seasoned Japanese troops led to slower advances in the crucial days that followed. Meanwhile, the 2/8th Commando Squadron had been conducting deep reconnaissance patrols towards the Hari River and along the Tiger Road, determined to discover the extent of Japanese defenses south of the Hongorai. The Tiger Road, notorious for its rugged conditions, was pivotal for troop movements in the region. On May 5, the 24th Battalion, now bolstered by a newly assigned tank squadron, resumed its advance with renewed determination. However, they were once again halted by fierce defenders who launched a strong yet costly counterattack the following morning. This desperate but valiant effort by the Japanese troops resulted in significant casualties and demonstrated their resolve to maintain control of the Hongorai line. Subsequently, the Japanese forces ultimately abandoned their positions along the Hongorai during the night. Finally, on May 7, the Australians reached the Hongorai River, marking a significant milestone in their campaign. At that moment, the 57th/60th Battalion was securing a crucial crossing over the Hongorai on the Commando Road, enabling further advances into enemy territory. With the next objective focused on the line stretching from the Hari River to Monoitu and Kapana, Brigadier Hammer's battalions shifted their tactics for the second and third weeks of May. They undertook deep patrols into Japanese-occupied territory, gathering vital intelligence while also seeking to harass the enemy and disrupt their operations. Additionally, the commandos maintained their patrols along the challenging Tiger Road and established a new patrol base further north at Monorei. This base would serve as a critical outpost for monitoring enemy movements and launching further operations. Meanwhile, the 58th/59th Battalion explored the rugged areas south of the Buin Road, successfully clearing the Aitara Mission. This mission played a crucial role in their broader strategies, as it prepared them to execute a wide flanking maneuver aimed at cutting the road east of the Hongorai, further encircling Japanese forces. To support the advancing Australian forces, New Zealand aircraft launched significant attacks on Japanese concentrations positioned along the Buin and Commando Roads. On May 17, the 57th/60th Battalion crossed the upper reaches of the Hongorai River, advancing across a wide front along the Commando Road to draw the enemy's attention to that area. On the eve of this move Hammer issued an order of the day in a characteristic style. He spoke of his "undying admiration" for and "extreme confidence" in his men and told them that the next few weeks might see the major defeat of the Japanese in south Bougainville. "Go to battle as you have done in the last month and no enemy can withstand you." In the subsequent days, they successfully secured territory up to the Torobiru River, creating pressure on the Japanese lines and disrupting their defensive operations. On May 20, following a powerful air and artillery bombardment, the 24th Battalion finally launched its long-anticipated assault across the Hongorai River. This marked a turning point as they occupied the strategically significant Egan's Ridge by May 22. Egan's Ridge offered an elevated position that overlooked the surrounding terrain, making it crucial for controlling movement in the vicinity. Meanwhile, the 58th/59th Battalion executed a stealthy wide flanking maneuver towards Mayberry's Crossing, positioning themselves strategically to disrupt Japanese supply lines and communication. On May 21, the Australians moved out once more to cut the Buin Road at Runai, an essential route that facilitated movement and supplies for the Japanese forces. In the following days, the remaining sections of this critical road were secured as the Japanese forces west of the Hari River were forced to retreat, effectively diminishing their operational capabilities in the region. As these operations unfolded, the 2/8th Commando Squadron established a new base on Morokaimoro, positioning themselves for further reconnaissance and engagements. They began patrolling towards Taitai and the Mivo River, both vital points of interest as the Australians sought to gather intelligence on enemy movements. In the meantime, the 57th/60th Battalion pressed on to capture the Oso Junction by May 27. However, they encountered harassment from night raiding parties and artillery fire, which highlighted the persistent threat of Japanese resistance in this area. On 2nd June the main advance was resumed, the 58th/59th moving forward without opposition through positions which had been "completely devastated by air, artillery and mortars". "Not one enemy was found alive or dead," wrote the battalion diarist, "although a strong smell of death pervaded the whole area." A prisoner taken later in the day said that the air strike had completely demoralised the defenders, and when they heard the tanks approaching they had fled. On the left the 57th/60th reached the Sunin River against slight opposition. On the 3rd and 4th the 58th/59th continued the advance, moving slowly because of the need to disarm an unprecedentedly large number of mines and booby-traps-more than 100 in three days-until they reached the Peperu River. Patrols moving stealthily forward to the Hari and across it found evidence of much confusion, many positions dug but unoccupied, and small groups of Japanese at large. It was decided to attack frontally towards the Hari next day. At the same time, the 57th/60th Battalion also reached the Sunin River, facing only slight opposition during their advance. On June 6, the 58th/59th Battalion launched an attack towards the Hari River, but despite their efforts, they only managed to gain about 500 yards against strong defensive positions held by the Japanese. The next three days proved challenging as the 58th/59th Battalion, supported by tanks, found their progress impeded by swampy terrain, a road littered with hidden mines, and intermittent shellfire threatening their advance. The combined obstacles of the natural environment and determined enemy resistance severely limited their ability to make significant gains. In light of the pressing circumstances, Brigadier Hammer made a pivotal decision to send the 58th/59th Battalion on a shallow outflanking march to the north. Their mission was clear: cut the Buin Road several miles east of the Hari River. At the same time, the 57th/60th Battalion was tasked with thrusting wide to the south, maneuvering around the Ogorata River to intercept the same road near Rusei. After four days of concentrated air and artillery bombardment designed to weaken enemy defenses, the 58th/59th Battalion commenced its operation on June 12. They sent two companies forward to secure a position along the road, located 2,000 yards east of the Hari. This forward position was critical for their strategy to disrupt Japanese supply lines. Two days later, on June 14, these forces continued their advance eastward toward the Ogorata River, while the remainder of the battalion engaged the enemy at the Hari ford, a crucial crossing point. Despite the fierce opposition, the ford was finally secured on June 15, following another extensive bombardment that significantly diminished the Japanese presence along the road west of the Ogorata. This success was instrumental in facilitating further operations in the area.  Concurrently, the 57th/60th Battalion had embarked on their mission on June 11, making slow but steady progress through the challenging, trackless bush. They ultimately found a path leading from Kingori to Rusei, where they began encountering Japanese resistance. Pushing through treacherous swampy terrain and dense bamboo thickets, the Australians reached the Buin Road at Rusei by June 15, successfully coordinating with patrols from the 58th/59th Battalion the following day. In addition to securing Rusei, a robust patrol from the 57th/60th Battalion set out along the northern flank to establish a patrol base north of Musaraka. This base detected a significant enemy presence behind them, leading to a critical reassessment of their positions. Consequently, in late June, the 24th Battalion was dispatched to take over the Taitai-Kingori-Katsuwa area, reinforcing the Australian foothold and securing vital routes in the region. Meanwhile, back to the south, the 57th/60th Battalion began to push eastward toward the Mobiai River on June 16. However, their advance quickly met strong opposition just 400 yards into enemy territory. Faced with determined resistance, the battalion executed a wide outflanking maneuver, a tactical shift that successfully forced the Japanese forces to withdraw by June 19, allowing the Australians to continue their advance. In the following days, the 57th/60th Battalion pressed steadily forward, ultimately encountering increased opposition near the Mobiai River on June 24. A heavy bombardment was launched in an attempt to dislodge the entrenched Japanese forces, but it proved ineffective. However, the next day, the Japanese troops had mysteriously withdrawn, allowing the Australians to secure a vital crossing over the river. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the 58th/59th Battalion moved in to occupy the newly attained Mobiai positions. Meanwhile, the 57th/60th and 24th Battalions advanced farther north, preparing for an outflanking maneuver aimed at Shishigatero, a critical tactical point lying to the northeast. In anticipation of an Australian offensive, General Kanda dispatched the 23rd Regiment to establish a defensive base near the Mivo ford. This strategic relocation was part of his preparations for the final defenses behind the Mivo River, as Japanese troops sought to hold their ground against the advancing Australians. By June 28, the 57th/60th and 24th Battalions reached their designated assembly areas, where they successfully repelled several Japanese counterattacks. The next morning, they began their advance southeast, shrouded in the loud thunder of artillery barrages that paved the way for their push. They reached the Buin Road at the confluence of the Ivana, Koopani, and Mivo Rivers, making significant headway. At the same time, the 58th/59th Battalion aimed to open the road for the 24th Battalion, positioned about 1,000 yards away. However, they encountered sharp resistance from Japanese forces defending their positions fiercely. Following this notable success, as Hammer's units faced and repelled various Japanese counterattacks at their new positions, General Bridgeford directed Brigadier Noel Simpson's 29th Brigade to the frontline to relieve the beleaguered 15th Brigade. Each incoming battalion was met with sharp clashes as they moved up, as Japanese forces sought to maintain their hold on strategic territory. Finally, on July 10, Hammer's units were relieved, a long-awaited reprieve after weeks of grueling combat. Despite the shift in command, Simpson's battalions began sending patrols forward in preparation for a crossing of the Mivo River. Unfortunately, due to the heavy resistance encountered and the onset of relentless rains that would continue throughout the month, this final offensive was never carried out. Instead, the troops were limited to vigorous patrolling activities during July and August, maintaining a presence but unable to launch significant offensives in the harsh conditions. Many of these patrols encountered fierce opposition, signaling that the enemy intended to mount a determined defense along the Mivo line. These patrols regularly captured crucial documents from Japanese soldiers ambushed along the tracks leading to their forward positions, allowing Australian forces to construct a clearer picture of the enemy's intentions and deployments. Among these daring reconnaissance missions was one conducted by a patrol from the 42nd Battalion, led by Lieutenant Oldfield. Tasked with scouting a potential crossing at the Mivo, Oldfield and four other soldiers discovered the river was in flood. Undeterred, they stripped off their gear, swam across the turbulent waters, and advanced 500 yards beyond the riverbank, without any weapons. The weight of the Australian artillery and mortar bombardments altered the enemy's tactics. Rather than holding fixed positions, the Japanese began to dig in less and instead employed a strategy of hit-and-run raids and ambushes executed by small groups of three to ten men. Before July 10 arrived, the relentless rain compelled a second postponement of the advance; the new date for the operation was set for July 24. However, the downpour continued to intensify. By July 10, even the patrols could not cross the flooded Mivo. "Torrential rain flooded the divisional area, reducing the Buin Road to a treacherous sea of mud and creating a series of islands between the various rivers." On July 17, conditions worsened further, with a dramatic eight inches of rain falling in just 36 hours. The new challenge was no longer about advancing troops but ensuring that the men were fed where they remained. Virtually all the bridges along the lines of communication were washed away, and all the rivers were flooded; the Mivo was now surging at a speed of twelve miles an hour. As a result, the forward units could only be supplied via air transport. It would take weeks to repair the damaged roads and bridges, leading to D-day being postponed until late August. As the southern operations unfolded, General Savige made a strategic decision to bring Brigadier Arnold Potts' 23rd Brigade from Munda and its surrounding islands to Torokina. Upon arrival, Savige immediately tasked the 27th Battalion with taking over the central sector beyond Pearl Ridge. The Australians quickly began bombing and launching attacks in the Berry's Hill-Hunt's Hill area, ultimately securing this crucial location on May 16. Following the seizure of Berry's Hill, the 27th Battalion conducted patrols toward key positions at Sisivie, Tokua, Base Point 3, and Wearne's Hill throughout late May. On June 3, they initiated an attack towards Tiernan's Spur, making significant progress before being relieved by the 7th Battalion. The 7th Battalion, upon taking over, adopted an aggressive posture, and on June 11, they attacked Tiernan's Spur, successfully securing the feature this time. Soon after, a combination of reconnaissance and air bombardment set the stage for an assault on Wearne's Hill on June 16. However, they encountered strong opposition and were unable to seize its crest until June 20. In parallel operations, a company captured Sisivie without encountering resistance on June 12. Another company was dispatched to establish a forward base in the Wakunai Valley, successfully creating observation posts that overlooked Inus Point and the large Numa Numa Plantation by June 21. After conducting extensive bombardments against remaining Japanese positions, the Australians finally secured the remainder of Wearne's Hill on June 24. Starting June 26, the 7th Battalion began probing towards Centre Hill, which they ultimately found abandoned on July 6. Meanwhile, on July 3, Tokua was occupied as a base for future operations probing north toward Ibu and Buritsiotorara. Artillery and aircraft continued to harass North Hill, which was finally captured on July 13. Just five days later, Cameron's Hill was also successfully attacked and secured. The 7th Battalion then pressed forward along the main track towards Charlie Creek and McInnes Hill, achieving their objectives by August 8 as the remaining Japanese forces were forced to retire to Numa Numa. Looking north, the 55th/53rd Battalion took over from the exhausted 26th Battalion in early April, following the fall of the Soraken Peninsula. Upon assuming command, Lieutenant Colonel Stevenson immediately directed the 55th/53rd to cross the Nagam River and launch an attack towards Pora Pora, a key strategic location in the region. The battalion pressed on along the main coastal track, but on April 13, they faced an unsuccessful assault against the enemy positioned at McKinnon's Ridge. Meanwhile, a company from the battalion moved through an inland route, encountering no resistance as they advanced to a position just two miles from Pora Pora. Recognizing the resolute enemy defenses along the main track, the Australians initiated a program of heavy artillery bombardment, complemented by flanking maneuvers designed to outmaneuver the entrenched defenders. This relentless strategy began to pay off, eventually forcing the Japanese to retreat on April 21. During this critical period, the unopposed company on the inland track continued to push forward until it was only one mile from Pora Pora. In the following four days, the 55th/53rd Battalion fought its way into the Pora Pora bottleneck, engaging in fierce combat that successfully expelled the Japanese forces by April 30. With this victory, the Australians were able to continue their advance northward, making rapid gains against a retreating enemy. On May 4, they captured the Ratsua jetty, a vital logistics point that facilitated further operations. Two columns of the 55th/53rd commenced a swift march towards Ruri Bay, while a company from the 26th Battalion successfully seized Torokori Island on May 6. Three days later, as they finally approached Ruri Bay, the Australians successfully repelled an enemy ambush. However, Brigadier Stevenson's orders were now to halt their advance at the Ratsua-Ruri Bay line and focus on active patrolling extending northward to Tarbut and Tarlena. Despite this directive, the situation became increasingly precarious. The Japanese, bolstered by four small provisional battalions of naval troops under Captain Kato Ekichi, grew aggressive beyond the established line. Daily patrol clashes erupted, with Australian positions and supply lines subjected to constant ambushes. Recognizing the need for reinforcements, the weary 55th/53rd Battalion was relieved by the 26th Battalion on May 21. In response, the 26th immediately dispatched two companies to thrust forward in the area south and east of Buoi Plantation. However, these units quickly encountered strong counterattacks, while patrols faced heavy resistance around Siara and Chindawon. As Stevenson's forces found themselves facing a fortified opponent stronger than anticipated, permission was granted to send two companies from the 31st/51st Battalion to take over the western sector on June 3. Despite this reinforcements, the Australians continued to struggle to make meaningful progress northward. After the 26th Battalion had been in the line for three hard weeks its diarist wrote that the campaign had become one of "holding a superior number of enemy by the aggressive action of a tired depleted battalion-companies were no more than half strength and had been in forward areas continuously for four months". The battalion's fighting strength on 3rd June was only 23 officers and 353 other ranks. The constant patrolling, the artillery fire and the raids on jeep trains on tracks well to the rear were wearing down the men's spirits. In response to the persistent challenges, a strategic decision was made to outmaneuver the Japanese by landing a reinforced company of the 31st/51st Battalion at Porton Plantation, aiming to approach the enemy from the western flank. During the early hours of June 8, the assault force successfully landed unopposed and swiftly established a perimetric defense reaching 150 yards inland. However, the surprised defenders quickly regrouped, unleashing a barrage of machine-gun fire that effectively thwarted the unloading of heavy weapons, reserve ammunition, and essential supplies. Although supporting artillery fire was effectively directed at the Japanese positions, the Australians soon found themselves pinned down as Captain Kato reinforced the defenses surrounding their perimeter. To complicate matters further, a convoy of Australian supplies and reinforcements attempting to reach the newly established perimeter was successfully repelled by the tenacious defenders during the night. The next morning, it was decided to withdraw the force late that evening. However, as the Australians prepared for their retreat, the Japanese launched a strong counterattack from three sides. The enemy attacked in relentless waves, and although they were met with devastating Australian fire, the pressure forced the company to pull back towards the beach. In the morning they launched what was evidently intended as a final blow, thrusting from three sides. Now estimated at over 400 they attacked in waves and were mowed down by the Australian fire. To confuse their enemy they shouted English phrases such as "Watch the right flank", "Throw it in the middle", "It's only me, Jack", and so on. The Australians pulled back towards the beach and at 1 p.m.  During the afternoon, three landing craft moved towards the beach under heavy enemy fire in an effort to embark the soldiers. Unfortunately, two of the crafts were overloaded and became stranded. One eventually drifted off with the tide during the evening; however, the other remained besieged by heavy fire throughout the night. On June 10, Australian forces continued their attempts to rescue the stranded men, launching efforts under the cover of a strong air attack. At dawn on June 10, there were 38 living men on board the besieged landing craft, commanded by Corporal Hall. Their meager arsenal included two Bren guns, five Owen submachine guns, and nine rifles. The remaining rations consisted of eight tins of fruit or vegetables, three or four tins of meat, and three tins of condensed milk. Corporal Hall devised a defensive plan to maximize their chances of survival. He removed the wooden shelves under the overlapping sides of the ALCA to create protective cover under the flaps for all the troops. The dismantled wireless set was discarded overboard to free up additional space. To assist with breathing during rising tides, each man was issued six-inch lengths of copper piping. A continuous watch was kept from the coxswain's enclosure to monitor Japanese movements and report any developments. The soldiers cleaned and oiled their weapons using lubricant sourced from the engines, ensuring that they were well-maintained and ready for use. A medical kit was placed in the capable hands of a member of the 19th Australian Field Ambulance, who diligently distributed morphine and dressings as needed. At 15:30 on June 10, a concerted effort to rescue the stranded survivors commenced. An intense and precise air attack targeted the enemy positions, but unfortunately, it failed to hit the pillbox from which most of the fire directed at the barge was originating. Bombers dropped inflated rubber rafts near the landing craft in an attempt to assist, but Japanese gunfire prevented any men from reaching these lifelines. Under the cover of an artillery smoke screen, a landing craft attempted to reach the shore. However, enemy fire wounded several crew members, including the coxswain, damaging the steering gear and causing the craft to circle out of control. Amidst this chaos, Corporal Hall attempted to silence the pillbox with a Bren gun, but his efforts were in vain. In a desperate bid to assist the aircraft in locating the target, he splashed bullets towards the pillbox, yet the attempt proved futile as the damaged landing craft was forced to withdraw. They successfully repelled several Japanese parties attempting to swim out to the immobilized craft during the night. Finally, in the early hours of June 11, the besieged Australians were rescued by three assault boats, managing to pull them from the critical situation. In this endeavor, the Australian forces suffered significant losses, with 23 men reported killed or missing and 106 wounded. Among these casualties, five killed and seven wounded belonged to the 42nd Landing Craft Company. Estimates suggest that the Japanese forces faced losses of approximately 147 confirmed dead, with an additional 50 likely killed. The infantry units suffered specifically dire consequences, with two officers killed and three wounded, these included both company commanders, leaving only Lieutenants Patterson and Reiter, two young veterans from the 6th Division, as the sole surviving leaders from six platoon commanders. Additionally, 14 other ranks were reported killed or missing, while 57 were wounded. Of those wounded, five were sent to the field ambulance suffering from exposure, and nine sustained cuts and bruises. The repulse of the Australian attempt to land near Porton on June 8, 9, and 10 significantly boosted Japanese morale. Observers reported that the landing occurred on a rough strip of beach, making it difficult for the enemy to negotiate the surrounding reefs. The high ground in the vicinity provided an excellent vantage point for the Japanese, allowing for optimal placement of automatic weapons. In response to the Australian advance, Captain Kato swiftly dispatched 150 troops from Chabai to reinforce the approximately 100 men already engaged in combat. These reinforcements succeeded in thwarting any further enemy landings, ultimately pushing the Australians back to the beach, from where their remaining forces were evacuated in haste. Kato estimated that around 250 Australians had landed, resulting in the loss of 60 killed and 100 wounded, alongside 26 Japanese fatalities. If the Japanese report regarding their own losses is accurate, it suggests that both sides engaged in this grim action sustained approximately equal losses. Moreover, during this battle, the reinforced 26th Battalion failed to exploit this diversionary attack, missing the opportunity to push against the stubborn resistance of Captain Kato's isolated posts. On June 20, Brigadier Potts' 23rd Brigade began taking over the northern sector, with orders to contain the Japanese forces in the Bonis Peninsula and patrol towards Buka Passage. This relief operation was completed by the end of the month. However, the 8th and 27th Battalions continued to face harassment from Kato's deep patrols throughout July. Ultimately, the overextended 27th Battalion on the right flank was withdrawn on July 22 to allow the 8th Battalion to successfully attack and capture Commo Ridge the following day. On July 24, the 8th Battalion launched an unsuccessful attack on Part Ridge. However, this heavy assault shook the defenders, paving the way for the Australians to capture the ridge against light opposition on August 5. This marked the last major action of the Bougainville Campaign. In total, Savige's 2nd Corps endured losses of 516 Australians killed and 1,572 wounded. It is estimated that approximately 8,500 Japanese soldiers were killed by Australian forces and their native allies, while an additional 9,800 succumbed to illness during the Australian period on Bougainville. By the end of the campaign, only 23,571 men remained out of about 65,000 who had been on the island when the Americans launched their attack in November 1943. Now, attention turned westward to Balikpapan, where General Milford's 7th Australian Division successfully landed on July 1. They secured an important perimeter extending through Santosa Hill, Parramatta, Mount Malang, and Stalkudo. The battle resumed the following day, with the 2/14th Battalion advancing along the Vasey Highway to seize the Sepinggang airstrip unopposed. Meanwhile, the 2/3rd Commando Squadron took over the area northeast of Stalkudo, though they made little progress toward the Lady Schofield feature due to heavy enemy fire. The 2/27th Battalion strengthened and extended its hold on the high ground northwest of Stalkudo. The 2/16th Battalion pressed northward, successfully capturing Resort, Owen, and Oxley without sustaining any losses. The 2/12th Battalion took Potts and consolidated its position on Portee. The 2/10th Battalion conducted mopping-up operations in the secured areas, patrolling vigorously forward, and also seized Mount Sepuluh. Lastly, the 2/9th Battalion, supported by a troop of tanks, cleared Kandasan town along the coast as far as Signal Hill. By the end of the day, Brigadier Eather's 25th Brigade had landed to take over the central portions of the front, tasked with pushing inland astride the Milford Highway. On July 3, one company of the 2/10th Battalion advanced through the port, while another cleared the Tank Plateau, and a third focused on the lower ground between the plateau and Parramatta. Concurrently, the 2/9th Battalion, supported by its troop of tanks, successfully took the Santosa barracks, which they had bypassed the previous day. The division now held a bridgehead approximately five miles wide and one mile deep, successfully securing one of the two airstrips. On July 3, light aircraft began operating from this newly established base. However, unloading heavy equipment and stores proved to be a challenging task, causing considerable anxiety among the troops. A swell made it difficult to transfer loads to Landing Craft Tank (LCTs) and small craft, while it was impossible to run the Landing Ship Tank (LSTs) directly onto the beach. By 06:00 on July 3, progress was evident, with 985 vehicles and 1,932 tons of various equipment and stores successfully landed, alongside 16,950 men ashore. Later that morning, an LST began unloading at a pontoon jetty constructed on Green Beach by an American naval construction battalion. The captured port was a scene of devastation, characterized by wrecked workshops and warehouses, leaving little more than twisted, rusty steel and piles of rubble where houses once stood. The seven wharves designed for ocean-going vessels had all been burned, rendering them unusable. Among the debris, one dump of scrap iron collected by the Japanese from the ruins measured 520 yards long, with another scrap pile opposite it stretching about 150 yards. As unloading operations continued on the main beaches, the 2/14th Battalion began moving towards the Manggar airstrip but found themselves halted at Batakan Kechil. The 2/27th Battalion took over the defense of the Sepinggang strip, and the 2/3rd Commando Squadron discovered the Lady Schofield feature abandoned, allowing their patrols to press on more than a mile across the high ground overlooking the Sepinggang River. Meanwhile, the 2/33rd Battalion encountered heavy opposition in the hills above Chilton Road but managed to capture Opus, Operator, and Oxygen, as well as a height to the northeast named Orange. The 2/31st Battalion advanced along Milford Highway, facing increasing opposition, but they rapidly secured the junction with Chilton Road. However, they were unable to capture the strong enemy defenses at Nobody and Nurse. The 2/12th Battalion began a march towards Pandansari but had to assault Nail to eliminate the threat of enemy harassing fire. The following day, while the 2/33rd Battalion occupied Letter and Lewis, the 2/31st found Nobody and Nurse abandoned, allowing them to easily secure these features. One company also took control of Nail and began probing towards Lodge. At the same time, the 2/14th Battalion resumed its advance towards Manggar. They successfully crossed the river and pushed 1,300 yards across the airstrip without facing any opposition. However, after midday, heavy Japanese fire unexpectedly swept across the airfield, resulting in the deaths of several officers at the control tower. Despite this setback, and aided by the fire from destroyer Eaton, the Australians pressed on and ultimately secured Manggar and its airfield. By the end of the day, General Milford had successfully pushed the enemy out of Balikpapan and further secured the Sepinggang and Manggar strips. However, it became clear that Admiral Kamada was attempting to withdraw the remnants of his force to the Batuchampar area, aiming to delay any advance along the Milford Highway for as long as possible. The 454th Independent Battalion continued to hold the commanding terrain north of Manggar, and on July 5, its defenses came under intense naval, air, and artillery bombardment, which initially failed to silence the Japanese guns. Meanwhile, Brigadier Eather pressed his advance north in the center. The 2/25th Battalion took control of the positions at Nurse and Nail, while the 2/33rd pressed on against dwindling opposition to capture Mackay, Marshall, Mutual, and Margin. The 2/31st Battalion moved forward to seize Letter and Lewis, followed by the capture of Laverton and Liverpool. Recognizing the necessity of securing the western side of Balikpapan Bay to facilitate port operations, Milford ordered Brigadier Chilton's 18th Brigade to land the reinforced 2/9th Battalion at Penadjam. Following a naval and artillery bombardment, the landing was executed unopposed during the afternoon of July 5, with patrols of the 2/9th immediately probing north and south to secure the perimeter. The following day, a patrol moved south toward Nanang village and onward to the Sesumpu River, while other units explored the area towards the Riko River and Separi. On July 6, the 2/33rd Battalion successfully attacked and captured Metal and Muffle, but they were ultimately repelled from Judge. Meanwhile, the 2/25th pressed onward, taking control of Liverpool and occupying Huon. Looking southeast, the 2/14th Battalion began to probe enemy positions on this day. A strong patrol successfully captured Waites' Knoll but had to repel a series of strong counterattacks during the night, while another patrol was forced back along Vasey Highway. Over the next few days, the Australians continued to engage, probing and bombarding the commanding enemy positions. Ultimately, the 2/14th launched an attack and captured the Frost and Brown features on July 9, effectively eliminating the enemy threat in that area. Meanwhile, the 2/16th Battalion and the 2/5th Commando Squadron attacked an enemy concentration at Gate on July 6 and secured the position two days later, further solidifying their hold on Grand by July 9. To the northwest, on July 7, the 2/25th Battalion moved to Cult and then attempted an assault on Jam but was repelled by fierce defenders. The following day, while Jam underwent probing and bombardment, the 2/33rd Battalion discovered Justice abandoned after heavy shelling and pressed on toward Joint and Judge. Concurrently, Brigadier Eather had dispatched the 2/6th Commando Squadron into the hills overlooking the Sumber River. They successfully occupied Job on July 8 and seized Freight the following day. By July 9, after a concentrated artillery barrage, Jam, Joint, and Judge finally fell as the 25th Brigade secured the first stretch of the Milford Highway to Batuchampar. The 2/31st Battalion then advanced to a road bend due north of Junior, where they encountered an ambush by Japanese raiders. Meanwhile, a company of the 2/9th Battalion landed unopposed at Djinabora on the afternoon of July 8, and on the following day, a patrol base was established at Teloktebang. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. General Hammer launched a fierce campaign across Bougainville, battling entrenched Japanese troops, they secured the strategic Soraken Peninsula and advanced toward the vital Hongorai River. By July, they had reached the Hari River, significantly weakening Japanese defenses. However, relentless rain hindered further operations.

Fulcrum Venture Accelerator was founded in 2019 by serial social entrepreneur Will Sacks with the mission to empower socially-minded entrepreneurs and help them succeed at raising capital. Will once created a solar powered race car that he raced from Chicago to Los Angeles and most recently founded Kindara with the mission to empower women everywhere through body literacy. Kindara raised around $9M in angel and venture funding and was acquired in 2018. He and the Fulcrum Venture Accelerator team are based in Boulder CO, and Nashville TN, USA. Key Moments: [00:03:32] Solar car project led to entrepreneurship inspiration. Introduced to Robert Kawasaki's books by friend Gabriel Miranov. Obsessed with creating and getting paid for it. Solar car venture required fundraising and product performance. [00:07:53] Some businesses struggle with raising money, while others are prepared but need guidance due to changing trends, such as the recent struggles of SVB. [00:10:41] Tech accelerators focus on business, not fundraising. Founder's struggle to raise money. [00:13:51] Record positive vision with hype music. Listen daily. Find Will Sacks https://fulcrumventureaccelerator.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamsacks/ If you're enjoying Entrepreneur's Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We're on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. GoodPods: https://gmwd.us/goodpods iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser Also, if you're getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) • Instagram: Instagram.com/s3th.me Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkaedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth on Mastodon: https://s3th.me/@seth MarketingJunto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Sacks, Founder of Kindara, is an entrepreneur with an engineering and economics background, founded an accelerator called Fulcrum Venture Accelerator to help pre-seed and seed stage companies with a positive social mission raise money and succeed. Fulcrum has helped about 100 alumni founders raise $40 million and runs cohorts to teach the arcane skill of fundraising.Will discussed the importance of running a process when raising money or selling a business, emphasizing the need to have multiple interested parties to create a competitive situation and increase the chances of success. He also advised entrepreneurs to stay authentic to their vision while selling the potential upside to investors while discussing the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, including moments of self-doubt and the importance of having an exit strategy. Support The ShowMerch: https://www.theshadesofe.com/shopPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/theshadesofeSocial Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshadesofeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theshadesofeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshadesofe/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theshadesofe

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Overcast Support the Show. Get the AudioBook! AudioBook: Audible| Kobo| Authors Direct | Google Play | Apple Summary Hey everyone. Stay tuned to the end of the interview where I'll give you some actionable insights that I learned from my guest. These insights are also in the show notes. As always, thanks for listening. Now on to my guest for today, Will Sacks, CEO and founder of Fulcrum Venture Accelerator and Kindara, a femtech company.  Will studied engineering in college; he says he loved making things. He was also interested in creating environmentally sustainable solutions. His first company was Lumetro, which sold energy-efficient lighting solutions. Kindara came about when he fell in love and was introduced to using tech to help with fertility tracking. Kindara was acquired in 2019, and Will started Fulcrum, a fundraising accelerator for mission-driven entrepreneurs.  Will explains in this episode that of all the jobs an entrepreneur has to do, fundraising is one that can't be delegated. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs are not very good at it, so that's where Fulcrum helps. Fulcrum is now working with its seventh cohort to help entrepreneurs raise money. Will explains that getting funded is like dating as well as sales —it's all about doing your research, connections, and finding the right fit. The areas where Fulcrum helps is in storytelling, organization and persistence, and identifying what he calls the intangibles — the energy behind the ideas and people. While he's an engineer and businessman, Will is also a musician and has learned that tuning into how he feels when meeting someone new — whether it's to play music or to hire someone — has been key in making better choices. Now, let's get better together. Actionable Insights Will says the conviction of the entrepreneur is vital — but also says nobody can ever get to 100% conviction. Instead, aim for as much conviction as you can get to — say, 70% — and work off that energy to get excited and share your vision.  Will says a common issue he sees are entrepreneurs who don't listen to feedback. If several people are telling you the same thing, you need to listen.  Sometimes you need to put the analytical mind on the back burner and tune into what your sense or instincts are telling you.   Links to Explore Further Will Sacks on LinkedIn Fulcrum Venture Accelerator Fulcrum on Facebook Keep In Touch Book or Blog or Twitter or LinkedIn or The Story Funnel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The Exit: When he was in college, Will Sacks and a bunch of friends raised enough money to turn their dream of a solar powered race car into a reality. The car raced from Chicago to LA, and that's when Will realized his call was to create things. Out of college, he founded a lighting company, but that didn't really take off. A few years later, Will and his former partner were debating birth control pills, vasectomies and other ways to not fall pregnant. That's when they came up with the idea to create a platform to help women understand their bodies, tracking their cycles and analyzing their fertility data. That's when Kindara came to life. The company raised money in multiple ways, including a $3M seed funding round that helped build a hardware device, a thermometer to track fertility. Listen to hear how the exit happened in 2018, how Will experienced burnout and had to step down as a CEO, and how Kindara revolutionized women's reproductive health. Will Sacks founded Fulcrum Venture Accelerator in 2019 with the mission to empower socially-minded entrepreneurs and help them succeed at raising capital. Will once created a solar powered race car that he raced from Chicago to Los Angeles and most recently founded Kindara with the mission to empower women everywhere through body literacy. Kindara raised around $9M in angel and venture funding and was acquired in 2018. He and the Fulcrum Venture Accelerator team are based in Boulder CO, and Nashville TN, USA. Website: https://fulcrumventureaccelerator.com/ Instagram: @Willsacks - https://www.instagram.com/willsacks/ @Thefulcrumhq - https://www.instagram.com/thefulcrumhq/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamsacks/ His current company: https://www.thedreamexit.com/ For a Free Flippa Business Valuation: flippa.com/freevaluation -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You'll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

In today's episode I cover some cycle tracking questions asked on my Instagram:I'm not in a long term relationship, can I still do fertility awareness method?After tracking for a while I've noticed symptoms around ovulation/post-ovulation, why?How long does a tempdrop last? Is it worth it?Tips to gain confidence in cycle trackingWhat is your routine around entering symptoms and syncing temps?Join my membership site The GB Collective for $9.99/month here. (Exclusive listener pricing!)Acerola Cherry Powder - use code GABBY10 for 10% off (can be stacked with bundle deals)Tempdrop affiliate link here for 10% off (it is also currently on sale 20% off which can be stacked with my affiliate code GBORGERINKTEMP)Read Your Body App ($2/month)Kindara tracking app (free/paid options)Personal IG: @gabby.borgerinkMembership IG: @the.gbcollective

Hello and welcome to The Binge Eating Dietitian Podcast!   On today's podcast, I'm happy to welcome back Liv! Together, we discuss returning to exercise after taking a break during a binge or period. Liv is a past client, friend, business woman, and personal trainer. While working with me, she recovered from HA (hypothalamic amenorrhea - which is the loss of period from under eating, over exercising and stress). She has now been in recovery for 9 months! To hear her recovery story, click here. Now she helps women enjoy fitness and healthy living without dieting. Her goal is to help as many women as she can enjoy fitness and get back into exercise post-HA and in recovery from disordered eating. In this episode, Liv and I talk about: An overview of the importance to exercise breaks.Click here to listen to Episode 29: Purpose of an exercise break? Why you should take a break from exercising. Liv's personal experience during her own exercise break. When to get back into exercise after a break. How to reincorporate exercise. We chatted about a few options for you to use if you are interested in tracking your period through period recovery; Kindara, Natural Cycles and Temp Drop. You can find Liv on Instagram @liftedwithliv_ and @livgeraci  Click here to learn more about the program & fill out an application towards the next steps in your recovery. If you have questions about my Group Program, or want to find out if my program is right for you, send me a DM on IG!.

More and more HealthTech companies must support both B2B and B2C marketing efforts to meet the needs of their end customers. Companies must sway the minds and habits of medical professionals. Sometimes, the most efficient way to do so is to educate the patients so they, in turn, pique the curiosity of the doctors. At other times, both doctors and patients must be exposed to new research and solutions. Addressing both is the most expeditious way to succeed. To view a transcript of this episode, click here. About Our Guests Jackie Vinyard joined Kindara, the parent company of Priya, after hearing the CEO speak at an event. Her passion for working with those struggling with infertility lights up the room wherever she is. She has invested her career in fitness and women's health at companies like Telespine before joining Kindara. She runs the B2C marketing efforts. Debbie Fimple runs marketing on Priya's B2B side. She is an in-demand communicator with experience in B2B and B2C marketing in professional services, healthcare, and public sector industries including a stint at the Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy. Resources Mentioned on this Episode For webinar resources, check out this article and this podcast episode. The eBook, How to Not Waste Another Month While Trying to Conceive, grew out of one of their more successful webinars. Check out their gated resource here. Get Closer to Your HealthTech Buyers by Getting Rid of Technology Bias Is the Enterprise Healthcare Buyer Set up to Win on Your Website? The Complete SEO Guide for B2B Tech Marketing

Welcome back to PBPP, friends! In this third and final episode in our series on birth control, we're talking about alternatives to hormonal contraceptives, specifically natural birth control methods.  I'm breaking down what natural birth control is--as well as what it isn't because a lot of people have the wrong idea about it!--why more healthcare practitioners aren't talking to their patients about natural birth control options, and how fertility awareness for birth control actually works.  If you've ever been on hormonal contraceptives and had a bad experience, or if you're just looking for a natural alternative that doesn't pose potential risks to your health and future fertility, this episode is for you!   Show notes: Natural birth control apps mentioned in the episode, Kindara and Natural Cycles  Taking Chare of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler, MPH The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack  Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Friday podcast, hosted by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack FACTS (Fertility Appreciation Collaborative to Teach the Science 

Our hormones affect us more than we know, so Nicole Jardim is here to teach you how to make sure your body is working as intended. Her mission is to empower women to take back control of their hormonal health. She provides women with needed tools to make radical and long-lasting changes. She shares her journey in helping other women understand their body, hush hush side effects of the pill no one talks about, getting to know our hormones, and what best works for women's health in relation to contraception. She hosts the Period Party Podcast and is the author of Fix Your Period​. FULL SHOW NOTES Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing!* Things we cover in this episode: Nicole's side effects from the pill Her journey in helping other women take control of their health How to eat for your hormones / cycle IUDs and Fertility Awareness Method Effects of chronic over-stimulation and correlation to our hormones Period tracking apps: Kindara and Clue Social media detox podcast episode Take the period quiz TorchPodcast.com – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – Let’s connect! Subscribe to Torch and follow @torchpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok   Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing.*  *This offer is valid for U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval. See Public.com/disclosures.

Download the free mini-guide: Syncing With the Moon for a Better FlowIn this episode:What we really mean when we talk about "irregular periods"What classifies a cycle as irregular5 possible reasons your cycle is irregular: stress, disordered eating, over-exercising, hypothyroidism, and PCOSWhat you can do to start improving your cycle Mentioned:NEDA considers dieting a form of disordered eatingNEDA helpline: 1-800-931-2237NEDA text & chat helplines: nationaleatingdisorders.org Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina StringsIntuitive Eating by Evelyn Trible & Elyse ReschFemometer digital basal body thermometer (the one I use, it's fine and does its job!)Kindara (my preferred tracking app)Keep in touch:Good Witch KitchenInstagram

Raven Rose shares how she works with the plants and her well ancestors for health, healing, deep connection, and guidance. You’ll also hear about: How to track the menstrual cycle, for deep connection and flow  Healing ancestral wounding and trauma in the dream-space  The womb wisdom of our ancestors  The menstrual cycle as sacred  ♥ PS - Make sure to back to listen back to episode 11 with Raven Rose, on Healing Period Pain with Herbal Smoke Blends. Plus, when you sign up for secret episodes, you get the Plant Speak mini-course on how to grow relationships with Earth and nature spirits for support and guidance in your everyday life. ***** Raven Rose is a Menstrual Health Herbalist, Educator, and Medicine Woman, whose work focuses on cultivating womb wellness and bringing balance to the mind, body, and spirit. Raven has studied herbalism, ethnobotany, ancestral medicine, womb massage, spiritual healing, and Kambo therapy in the Peruvian Amazon. She delicately weaves the magic and medicine of the plants and the ancestors into her consciously created business Moon Medicine, to assist her clients on their journey to health and healing. We are also excited to share that Raven will be hosting a workshop with Earth Speak in October, on Ancestral Dreamwork. In this workshop, we will be guided by Raven and the plants to connect, communicate, and heal with our well ancestors. In this episode, we talk about: Bringing balance to the menstrual cycle with the help of Qigong Creativity and the blood of creation  The womb wisdom of our ancestors  Balance as liberation Ancestral dreamwork as a tool for connection and guidance Birth control methods - the modern vs the old ways  The Fertility Awareness Method / FAM Re-remembering the menstrual cycle as sacred  How to track the menstrual cycle, for deeper connection and flow  How Raven’s work cultivates connection to the body Weaving the Spirit world with the physical world Less doing and more being  How the feminine has been suppressed  Healing ancestral wounding and trauma in the dream-space  Seeking balance with the energies of the feminine and masculine  Taking time off for menstruation and restoration  Living as the most vibrant expression of yourself  Herbs for mental clarity Raven shares how she works with her plant and nature allies  And more! Listen back to episode 11 with Raven Rose, on Healing Period Pain with Herbal Smoke Blends. Links: Join the Ancestral Dreamwork workshop https://www.earthspeak.love/ancestral-dreamwork  Listen to episode 11 with Raven Rose https://www.earthspeak.love/shows-1/ravenrose11   Learn more about Raven’s offerings at www.moonmedicine.co/ Connect with Raven on Instagram @moonmedicines // https://www.instagram.com/moonmedicines/  Connect with Raven on Facebook @moonmedicines ExploreRaven’s YouTube channel  Get the secret episodes at https://www.earthspeak.love/secret References: Qigong https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qigong Georgia Bark https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinckneya_pubens  8 Brocades https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baduanjin_qigong  Marisa Cranfill // Yoqi https://www.yoqi.com/   Daisy Lee // Shift Network https://theshiftnetwork.com/course/QigongWomen01   Kambo https://www.moonmedicine.co/kambo-ceremony  Kindara // app https://www.kindara.com/  FAM // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fertility_awareness  Luteal phase https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luteal_phase  Follicular phase https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Follicular_phase  Endometriosis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endometriosis  Bacopa https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacopa_monnieri Schisandra Berry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schisandra_chinensis Taking Charge of Your Fertility // book https://amz.run/3nvb Sign up to Raven’s newsletter to access her workshop Birth Control Detox www.moonmedicine.co/ Western Peony https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paeonia_brownii ► Leave us a written review on iTunes, and get shouted out on the show! Theme music is “It’s Easier” by Scarlet Crow http://www.scarletcrow.org/ and “Meeting Again” by Emily Sprague  https://mlesprg.info/ Learn to trust your intuition and activate your Earth magic + sign up for our delightful newsletter at https://www.earthspeak.love Follow Earth Speak on Instagram and tag us when you share @earthspeak https://www.instagram.com/earthspeak

Raven Rose shares how she works with the plants and her well ancestors for health, healing, deep connection, and guidance. You’ll also hear about: How to track the menstrual cycle, for deep connection and flow  Healing ancestral wounding and trauma in the dream-space  The womb wisdom of our ancestors  The menstrual cycle as sacred  ♥ PS - Make sure to back to listen back to episode 11 with Raven Rose, on Healing Period Pain with Herbal Smoke Blends. Plus, when you sign up for secret episodes, you get the Plant Speak mini-course on how to grow relationships with Earth and nature spirits for support and guidance in your everyday life. ***** Raven Rose is a Menstrual Health Herbalist, Educator, and Medicine Woman, whose work focuses on cultivating womb wellness and bringing balance to the mind, body, and spirit. Raven has studied herbalism, ethnobotany, ancestral medicine, womb massage, spiritual healing, and Kambo therapy in the Peruvian Amazon. She delicately weaves the magic and medicine of the plants and the ancestors into her consciously created business Moon Medicine, to assist her clients on their journey to health and healing. We are also excited to share that Raven will be hosting a workshop with Earth Speak in October, on Ancestral Dreamwork. In this workshop, we will be guided by Raven and the plants to connect, communicate, and heal with our well ancestors. In this episode, we talk about: Bringing balance to the menstrual cycle with the help of Qigong Creativity and the blood of creation  The womb wisdom of our ancestors  Balance as liberation Ancestral dreamwork as a tool for connection and guidance Birth control methods - the modern vs the old ways  The Fertility Awareness Method / FAM Re-remembering the menstrual cycle as sacred  How to track the menstrual cycle, for deeper connection and flow  How Raven’s work cultivates connection to the body Weaving the Spirit world with the physical world Less doing and more being  How the feminine has been suppressed  Healing ancestral wounding and trauma in the dream-space  Seeking balance with the energies of the feminine and masculine  Taking time off for menstruation and restoration  Living as the most vibrant expression of yourself  Herbs for mental clarity Raven shares how she works with her plant and nature allies  And more! Listen back to episode 11 with Raven Rose, on Healing Period Pain with Herbal Smoke Blends. Links: Join the Ancestral Dreamwork workshop https://www.earthspeak.love/ancestral-dreamwork  Listen to episode 11 with Raven Rose https://www.earthspeak.love/shows-1/ravenrose11   Learn more about Raven’s offerings at www.moonmedicine.co/ Connect with Raven on Instagram @moonmedicines // https://www.instagram.com/moonmedicines/  Connect with Raven on Facebook @moonmedicines ExploreRaven’s YouTube channel  Get the secret episodes at https://www.earthspeak.love/secret References: Qigong https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qigong Georgia Bark https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinckneya_pubens  8 Brocades https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baduanjin_qigong  Marisa Cranfill // Yoqi https://www.yoqi.com/   Daisy Lee // Shift Network https://theshiftnetwork.com/course/QigongWomen01   Kambo https://www.moonmedicine.co/kambo-ceremony  Kindara // app https://www.kindara.com/  FAM // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fertility_awareness  Luteal phase https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luteal_phase  Follicular phase https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Follicular_phase  Endometriosis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endometriosis  Bacopa https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacopa_monnieri Schisandra Berry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schisandra_chinensis Taking Charge of Your Fertility // book https://amz.run/3nvb Sign up to Raven’s newsletter to access her workshop Birth Control Detox www.moonmedicine.co/ Western Peony https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paeonia_brownii ► Leave us a written review on iTunes, and get shouted out on the show! Theme music is “It’s Easier” by Scarlet Crow http://www.scarletcrow.org/ and “Meeting Again” by Emily Sprague  https://mlesprg.info/ Learn to trust your intuition and activate your Earth magic + sign up for our delightful newsletter at https://www.earthspeak.love Follow Earth Speak on Instagram and tag us when you share @earthspeak https://www.instagram.com/earthspeak

Depuis l’arrêt de la pilule, je (Florette) suis en recherche d’une application qui me permette facilement de noter toutes les données que je souhaite et qui puisse me dessiner un graphique (une courbe de températures). Jusque là, rien d’extraordinaire. Je ne lui demande pas non plus d’analyser mes cycles. Pour ça, je me fais confiance. En tout cas, je suis sur le chemin. Dans ces recherches, je suis tombée sur l’application Natural Cycles et je me suis dis “Pourquoi pas ? Testons ça”. Et c’est de ce test que j’ai décidé de te parler aujourd’hui.  Ce qu'on a cité dans l'audio : L'article en lien :   https://ma-vie-apres.com/mon-avis-sur-natural-cycles/  Kindara :  https://www.kindara.com/  Moonly App :  https://moonlyapp.com/   Où nous retrouver ? : Sur le site : ma-vie-apres.com Sur Instagram : @_mavieapres Sur Le Cocon :  https://le-cocon.ma-vie-apres.com/  Crédit musique :  Titre:  Dolling  Auteur: Cybersdf  Source: https://soundcloud.com/cybersdf  Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr Téléchargement (6MB): https://www.auboutdufil.com/index.php?id=502         

The MASTERCLASS on tracking your own fertility at home. In this episode we look at quick and simple yet effective methods to follow your fertility. Why I love these methods is because they put the power back into your hands, letting you understand YOUR body, YOUR cycle and YOUR fertility. You'll get to understand your menstrual cycle from a fertility persepective and learn when you ovulate by using lunar cycles, cervical mucus, cervical position and Basal Body Temperature(BBT). Below are all the links I mentioned in this episode Red Moon & White Moon Cycles Instagram post Cervical Mucus chart Fertillty/Ovulation Apps: Glow, Kindara, Ovagraph, Flo BBT charts, there are free and paid versions. the good basic ones will also allow you to note your cervical mucus on the same chart. mymonthlycyvles.com TCYOF.com and myfertilitycharts.com *************************************** Wombman Wellness is a pursuit of women's health and wellbeing. It's about helping women take control of their lives and teaching them how to heal themselves.For more information consultations, coaching and products visit our website. Follow us on Instagram @wombmanwellness You can tune in to this podcast via Apple Podcast, Spotify, Anchor.fm, and Google Podcast and other platforms. Click here. Don’t forget to rate and review after you listen! . . . Disclaimer: All information provided here is for education purposes only and should not be substituted for medical advice from your health care physician. The products promoted are not intended to diagnose, prevent or cure any disease. If a condition persists please contact your primary health care physician or health practitioner.

Today's guest is David Mandell, a multi-time entrepreneur, startup sage, and a managing partner at VentureVoodoo partners, a consulting firm specializing in CEO and Leadership Coaching.We've spent the last 6 episodes delving into the big picture of mission-driven entrepreneurship, and in this episode we get super tactical. David breaks down for us some of the issues faced when creating something from nothing. We talk about the 3 jobs of a CEO, how to hire the absolute best people, what he did when his company had raised $25M and still wasn't making money, doing due diligence on investors, and the mourning period that follows most startup adventures. This episode is a must listen for anyone who currently runs a growing company, or wants to create one. David has been in the startup trenches for decades and has tons and tons of real world experience to share that I wish I'd had when I was starting Kindara. I'm going to give this episode to all my coaching clients it's so good (and listen again myself before I start my next company). More on David's background: David was an Entrepreneur in Residence for Techstars, and Co-founder and CEO of PivotDesk, a TechStars Boulder 2012 company that helps find room for growing businesses. Having served as a TechStars mentor since the start, he has entrepreneurial experience that runs the spectrum from small, start-up organizations to large multi-national corporations.Previously, David served as CEO of Ignighter (currently StepOut), another TechStars Boulder company and was a Co-founder and Vice President of Marketing for OneRiot (Previously named Me.dium).Before making the transition to startup life, David was the first marketing hire and Managing Director, Global Communications for Deloitte Consulting. At Deloitte, David helped lead and manage the global brand launch and communications strategy following Deloitte Consulting’s separation from Deloitte & Touche. The comparative strategy succeeded in distinguishing the brand from its competitors and facilitated the company’s rise to one of the top-three brands in the industry.David also served as EVP, GM for Cohn & Wolfe, a NY-based marketing and communications agency. While at Cohn & Wolfe, David managed several large marketing campaigns, including the introduction of BMW NA’s Z3 Roadster in conjunction with the MGM and the James Bond 007 Movie, Golden EyeShow Notes:0:42 David introduces himself and what he does.1:22 How do you keep the agency model going and profitable?6:00 David tells the story of his “6 year death march” launching Deloitte’s global consulting practice 7:00 David describes what it was like in 1999 launching a startup as the dotcom bubble burst9:40 David tells the story of Medium – an early internet company he founded the dealt with real-time mapping of the internet based on activity for which he raised a $5m seed round 18:00 what he did when Medium raised $25M but still had no revenue22:30 why it’s never a good idea to lie to your board, or even omit information, and how and why to keep a good relationship with your board. 

I am so excited to share this two-part episode, I have Holistic Nutritionist Tahlia Mynott. Tahlia specialises in Women's Health her focus on Menstrual Cycles, Fertility, Pre Conception Plans, Pregnancy, Fertility Charting, Post Partum Support, Hormone Balancing, Acne, Detox, Digestive Health and Yoni Steaming Tahlia's passion for woman's health stemmed from her own health journey where she suffered from PCOS, Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Cysts, Miscarriage and Hormonal Acne. Once she started researching to support her own health and healing, she was shocked at what she didn't already know about her own body and equally as shocked by how many women also had no idea about how their bodies worked or how to create balance in them. Tahlia is passionate about supporting teenagers and woman in learning to love their hormones, their body and themselves. This is why I am so excited to have her on the show today. We had so much to talk about that I split it into two easy to digest podcast for your listening pleasure. Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are:   PART 1 + What is yoni steaming and how Tahlia has used it to help with her menstrual issues + How Tahlia's speciality has stemmed from her own health problems and need for answers + What exactly a 'Holistic Nutritionist' is + What things she didn't know about her own body before study and what she learnt about that experience + Why Tahlia spent 2 years preparing for your pregnancy and why preconception care is so important + Advice for couples who want to look at preparing for pregnancy but don't want to wait 2  years + Advice for women who want to get pregnant but are having trouble doing so + Tahlia's thought's on the Placenta capsules making a splash in the market + Tahlia shares a bit about her own experience with miscarriage and how she supports other women going through the same thing + Nutrients, in particular, are important for supporting fertility   RESOURCES + Tahlia does her Workshops through HERE + Menstrual charting apps: Clue and Kindara. + Adore your Cycle ebook by Claire Baker   Books Tahlia recommends in the podcast: + Active Birth - Janet Balaskas + Taking Charge of your fertility - Toni Weschler + Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering - Sarah Buckley + The First 40 days - Heng Ou + Ina May's Guide To Childbirth - Ina May Gaskin CONNECT WITH TAHLIA + Website: www.lunaholisticnutrition.com/ + Facebook: www.facebook.com/lunaholisticnutrition/ + Instagram: www.instagram.com/luna_holistic_nutrition/   REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com  

This is Part 2 of an interview Naturopath Ashleigh Mythen had with Tahlia Mynott. In this part of the episode, Tahlia shares some of her own healing experiences as well as her journey with conception & pregnancy. Some of the things you'll discover in this week's episodes are: PART 2 + What Tahlia would have done differently in her own pregnancy and why + Advice for women experiencing morning sickness + Tahlia shares about her home birth experience and how she prepared for giving birth + What Tahlia would have liked to know prior to giving birth and advice she gives to women to make them feel more prepared + Resources and books she recommends on pregnancy + How to support your body after childbirth + Nutritional advice to help support women in breastfeeding? + Advice for women who are unable to breastfeed + AND SO MUCH MORE!! RESOURCES + Tahlia does her Workshops through HERE + Menstrual charting apps: Clue and Kindara. + Adore your Cycle ebook by Claire Baker   Books Tahlia recommends in the podcast: + Active Birth - Janet Balaskas + Taking Charge of your fertility - Toni Weschler + Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering - Sarah Buckley + The First 40 days - Heng Ou + Ina May's Guide To Childbirth - Ina May Gaskin CONNECT WITH TAHLIA + Website: www.lunaholisticnutrition.com/ + Facebook: www.facebook.com/lunaholisticnutrition/ + Instagram: www.instagram.com/luna_holistic_nutrition/   REVIEW Your written reviews and feedback inspire me to improve each episode. Plus they help spread it can't be that friggin hard message far and wide. If you love the podcast and the information shared then please leave a review and rating over at iTunes or Stitcher. Don't have an iTunes account??? No worries! Listen on Spotify HERE. I would also really love to hear about your own health journey, what your struggling with and what you'd love to hear covered in upcoming episodes please leave me a comment below or reach out to me at Ashleigh@itcantbethatfrigginhard.com

Vienna Farlow, the Cuntsultant, Reproductive health practitioner The Cuntsultant: Vienna Farlow (www.thecuntsultant.com)  is a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner intern and the founder of The Cuntsultant, Your Vagina’s Consultant. She is currently studying at Justisse Healthworks for Women and is a member of the Association of Fertility Awareness Professionals. Her work is focused on demystifying the female body and teaching women and people with vaginas ways to connect with their bodies. The Cuntsultant is the culmination of her lifelong pursuit to learn as much as possible about the vagina and the people who have them -- physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She believes that all female bodied people should be empowered to know more about their bodies and the way they work. She is passionate about reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ inclusion, full spectrum care, abortion access and provocation in the name of education. Instagram: @thecvntsultant Weekly Challenge: Ladies, if you don't already do this, then get ready for your relationship with your body to change! This week, Vienna challenges us to pay attention to our menstrual cycles! Each day take note of how your body is feeling - breast tenderness, headaches, any cramping, cravings, libido. Take note of what is happening with your vulva and vagina - what your blood looked like if you are menstruating, any cervical mucus/discharge in your underwear, itchiness, etc. Notice if things change day to day or stay the same. If you are new to this kind of tracking, you can use apps like Clue or Kindara to get started. Keep me posted on your progress on IG @sheajackie. Discussed in this Episode: The origin of the word 'Cunt' Vienna's desire to learn as much as possible about Vaginas Hormonal birth control How ovulation works—things you never knew The link between fertility and health Reproductive Health What a healthy cycle looks like What you can do to help address problematic menstrual cycles The phases of your cycle Cervical mucus—what it looks like Cervical crypts How sperm survives in the female body Charting your menstrual cycle Tracking Apps—when to use them and when not to The number one thing you can start doing to pay attention Justisse method of fertility awareness Basal Body temp Why it's important to go beyond doctors for women's health Rest Abortion support Reproductive Health Resources/ Links: The Women's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets by Barbara G. walker  Cunt by Inga Muscio The Red Tent by Anita Diamont Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler  Justisse Method of Fertility Awareness Basal Body Thermometer Support this Podcast: Become a patron Follow me on IG @sheajackie subscribe/rate/review on itunes or any other platform Follow me at www.jackieshea.com Join the Healing Out Loud with Jackie Shea Facebook group  Other Episodes Like This: Vaginal Steaming 101 with Steamy Chick founder Keli Garza The Struggles and Triumphs of Unexplained Infertility Happy Listening, friends! Fun and Love always, Jackie  

Ayla Withee is a registered dietitian nutritionist, nationally recognized expert in fertility nutrition and owner of Boston Functional Nutrition. Today she drops some knowledge bombs about both women and men’s health and fertility, and literally how stress can rob our hormones of their fertility magic. She’ll talk about reproductive hormones, how to NOT optimize your body for childbearing and where to start if you’re having trouble. Share the love and shed light on a very powerful, science based topic by forwarding this episode to a friend. Resources mentioned in this episode: bostonfunctionalnutrition.com nourishyourfertility.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishyourfertility/ Kindara tracker: https://www.kindara.com/

Dr. Roxanne Partridge is a jungian depth psychologist, relational sexuality practitioner & menstruality advocate dedicated to guiding you towards your unique empowered embodiment from the depths up & out. She is the creator of embodyperiod – a space for women and menstruators to heal the wounds of the struggle to be themselves in the world, and to embody what they can want. Period. Some highlights from the episode: Interpreting your body's unique cues The 4 dimensional wheel method Resources for tracking your menstrual cycle Strategies for being fully embodied PMS positives & negatives Curiosity as a wellness tool Full embodiment    Resources Mentioned: Taking Charge of Your Fertility, Toni Weschler The Justisse Method, for fertility awareness Kindara, fertility specialist approved period tracking app Roxanne's Website - check out her workshops! Roxanne's instagram Roxanne's upcoming workshop Holly's Instagram Holly's Website Well + Weird Facebook group The Vault for Anti-dieting cheat sheets

Artist: Dj Deeka Title: Tilt EP Remixers: Finest Wear Label: UM Records Cat No: UMR055 Release date: 4 April 2016 1: Kindara (Original Mix) 2: Emergency Contact (Original Mix) 3: Emergency Contact (Finest Wear Remix) Dj Deeka returns once more to the UM family, this time with his debut EP featuring two tracks of a deeply personal story of love, long distance and uncertainty. Opening with Kindara - a soaring deep stomper with shades of Daft Punk electro pop coolness. A main room event for sure. Emergency Contact drops the tempo a notch, with rolling keys and a smattering of vocal stabs wrapping you up in the emotive swirl and musical touches. Finally Finest Wear drops the Emergency Contact remix - creating his trademark retro mood with a contemporary twist, celebrating the vocal and creating an addictive bassline. www.um-records.com

Artist: Dj Deeka Title: Tilt EP Remixers: Finest Wear Label: UM Records Cat No: UMR055 Release date: 4 April 2016 1: Kindara (Original Mix) 2: Emergency Contact (Original Mix) 3: Emergency Contact (Finest Wear Remix) Dj Deeka returns once more to the UM family, this time with his debut EP featuring two tracks of a deeply personal story of love, long distance and uncertainty. Opening with Kindara - a soaring deep stomper with shades of Daft Punk electro pop coolness. A main room event for sure. Emergency Contact drops the tempo a notch, with rolling keys and a smattering of vocal stabs wrapping you up in the emotive swirl and musical touches. Finally Finest Wear drops the Emergency Contact remix - creating his trademark retro mood with a contemporary twist, celebrating the vocal and creating an addictive bassline. www.um-records.com

Artist: Dj Deeka Title: Tilt EP Remixers: Finest Wear Label: UM Records Cat No: UMR055 Release date: 4 April 2016 1: Kindara (Original Mix) 2: Emergency Contact (Original Mix) 3: Emergency Contact (Finest Wear Remix) Dj Deeka returns once more to the UM family, this time with his debut EP featuring two tracks of a deeply personal story of love, long distance and uncertainty. Opening with Kindara - a soaring deep stomper with shades of Daft Punk electro pop coolness. A main room event for sure. Emergency Contact drops the tempo a notch, with rolling keys and a smattering of vocal stabs wrapping you up in the emotive swirl and musical touches. Finally Finest Wear drops the Emergency Contact remix - creating his trademark retro mood with a contemporary twist, celebrating the vocal and creating an addictive bassline. www.um-records.com

In this episode, I interview Will Sacks, Entrepreneur, Engineer, Co-Founder and CEO at Kindara. In this amazing episode, Will reveals his app has probably led to over 100,000 pregnancies which could easily fill his nearest stadium twice over. Will has an inspiring journey from idea to app creation which will help you think about app ideas to solve real life problems.

Today the podcast has teamed up with Appleseed Fertility to giveaway TWO Wink Thermometers!   About Wink: "Whether you want to get pregnant faster, avoid pregnancy naturally and effectively, or better understand your cycles, Wink is here to help. Wink will accurately record your BBT up to 4x faster and sync automatically with the Kindara app. Better data means you can take better ownership of your reproductive health and achieve your fertility goal with more ease" It also includes NO beeping!   Wink is currently in the preorder stage of development.  If you don't win the giveaway, you can also get $10 off your pre-order price by clicking How do I win? You must be following Postpartum Podcast and Appleseed Fertility on both Facebook and Instagram. You can get extra entries for becoming a Patron on Patreon and subscribing to the blog.  Visit Rafflecopter for details!  Giveaway ends February 1st!  ********** As always, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on iTunes here. Your reviews really help the show out because they allow it to be more visible so that we can reach more moms.  Do you shop on Amazon?  Use this link and do your shopping as you always would and the show will get a teeny tiny kickback.  The podcast is also sponsored by Audible.com.  To get your FREE audiobook and 30-day trial, please go tohttp://www.audibletrial.com/postpartum   You can also support the show by becoming a patron on Patreon.  No donation is too small, for as little as $1 per episode, you can make a huge difference for the show.  Click here to learn more.  Thank you SO much for your support!

It’s a scenario we’ve all experienced. You go to your OBGYN for your scheduled PAP smear just to get the box ticked on your health check up list, and wait for the Doctor to give you the “all clear.” Is that the best you can do? Is it the best you should do? Let me ask you a couple of very serious questions... How would your confidence, sense of empowerment, and self esteem be different if you knew how to be a more active participant in your own feminine health? What if you could truly understand your hormonal and reproductive health, and know the right steps to take in order to keep yourself in a state of optimal health in those areas? That may sound like a pipe dream, or something that’s going to require a lot more minutia than you want to invest. But think about it for just a second… This is YOUR health we’re talking about. It’s YOUR privilege and RIGHT to be able to take an active role in your own reproductive and hormonal health. There are things you can do to make improvements in your health and even prevent issues that often arise as your body ages. Doesn’t that feel good… to know that you can actually DO something to help yourself before things become major issues? On this episode, Julie is chatting with her friend and self-identified “Functional Medicine Nerd,” Torea Rodriguez (www.ToreaRodriguez.com). Torea introduced Julie to the “Fertility Awareness Method” which is an all natural form of birth control and so much more (not to be confused with the rhythm method). The conversation today should not be seen as a “how to” instructional but rather an overview and examination of FAM, including the basics of the method, how and why it works, and the benefits that come from using this approach. Much more than a birth control method. Both Julie and Torea stress that FAM is not only about birth control… and that’s where you’re able to take an active hand in your own health. The FAM enables you to keep track of your own hormonal levels and monthly cycle on a level you probably won’t believe. You can catch hormonal imbalances before they become serious, notice even the slightest changes in your cycle and health so you can be prepared for changes in your body before they happen, and even detect issues (like cervical cysts) when your health care provider may not even be concerned about such things. One of the ladies in today’s conversation did exactly that, to the amazement of her Doctor. If you want to throw off the depency you have on your health care provider in favor of a smart, informed, accurate degree of self-care that most women have never thought possible, you can do it. The Fertility Awareness Method could be the answer. Find out more on this episode. What you’ll hear on this episode: [0:02] Julie’s introduction of her friend, Torea Rodriguez, a fellow “functional medicine nerd,” and why they decided to chat about the “fertility awareness method method. [1:54] What is the fertility awareness method? (FAM) [5:20] Issues both women see with their clients. [7:00] Why today’s episode is not a “how to” guide but rather an overview. [7:54] How the FAM method works in comparison to taking the pill, using an IUD, etc. [10:10] What drove Torea to investigate and try the Fertility Awareness Method? [16:43] Understanding the basics of how to use FAM. [20:00] The importance of knowing the truth and passing it on to your daughters. [22:10] The facts about cervical fluid and how these facts are used in FAM. [26:06] Understanding cervical position and its importance in FAM. [27:23] The facts about basal body temperature. [30:00] How the FAM can be used to detect possible hormonal imbalances and make corrections for the sake of hormonal health. [33:00] The importance of becoming an active participant in your own health. [34:34] How FAM has helped with personal health issues. [36:46] Typical questions and objections women have with the Fertility Awareness Method. [43:20] The fertility coaching options being prepared by Julie and Torea. [47:40] How you can connect with Torea and connect with Julie. Resources and concepts mentioned in this episode www.ToreaRodriguez.com Taking Charge of Your Fertility the book. www.Kindara.com - app and interactive infographic to help you track your fertility.

**Summary:** In Episode #188 Ari interviews Adam Stone of [Speedlancer](https://speedlancer.com/), a service that promises high-quality freelancing services and task completion in less than four hours of hire. **Special Announcements:** ## [Leave Us a Review!](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ari-meisel-less-doing/id605938952?mt=2&uo=6) Hey Less Doing Podcast Listeners, we want to hear from YOU! Visit us on iTunes and leave a review or subscribe to the podcast if you're not already a dedicated follower. **Time Stamped Show Notes:** - 14:13 – Introduction of Adam Stone - 14:39 – The fastest freelancing on the planet - 15:24 – Quality and speed rarely go hand in hand - 15:40 – Acceptance time is usually within 10 minutes - 16:17 – High-quality writing and graphic design is impressive given the short turnaround time - 17:08 – How Adam got to a 10-minute workweek - 17:40 – The more time Adam put into outsourcing, the more time he saved in the future - 18:50 – Speedlancer only uses native-English speakers form the US, CAN, UK, AU, and NZ - 19:52 – How does the timing work out? - 20:28 – Expansion plans - 20:56 – Agencies, Start-ups and Small businesses are the target of Speedlancer - 21:15 – Adam's _Top 3 Tips to be More Effective_ - 21:18 – Start—you can't be effective if you don't get going - 21:28 – Do everything yourself first—once you get the hang of it, document it down and get rid of it - 22:09 – Be careful—outsourcing is a risky business - 23:00 – Speedlaner is fully integrated with Slack thanks to a Speedlancer bot - 24:11 – [www.Speedlancer.com](https://speedlancer.com/) or Adam@Speedlancer.com **3 Key Points:** 1. The more you put into outsourcing today, the more you can get out of it tomorrow. 2. Just start working—you can't get something accomplished if you never start. 3. When it comes to outsourcing, use varying degrees of caution—it can be risky. **Resources Mentioned:** - [The Less Doing WODcast](http://lessdoingwodcast.com/) – A FULLY AUTOMATED daily workout routine brought to you for FREE by Dave Rael and Ari - Call 1-844-i-do-less – Toll-Free number, Press “0” to speak with a Less Doing Certified Coach - Text DOLESS – Text DOLESS to 33733 - [Kindara](https://www.kindara.com/home?utm_content=buffercd36b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer) – An app synced to a Bluetooth oral thermometer to help people understand their _best_ times for conception - [Emergency Breather](http://mysafetyiq.com/?ref=producthunt&utm_content=buffer5c498&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer) – A respirator that filters out toxic gasses and chemicals for up to 5 minutes in the event of an emergency - [Circle Medical](http://circlemedical.co/?ref=producthunt&utm_content=buffer15f11&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer) – On-demand house calls for basic medical services, and it works with insurance carriers - [IFL Science](http://www.iflscience.com/brain/you-can-alter-your-mind-staring-someones-eyes-10-minutes) – Staring into someone's eyes for 10 minutes can alter consciousness - [The History of Obstacle Courses](http://www.artofmanliness.com/2015/09/10/the-history-of-obstacle-courses/) – From Art of Manliness, the history of obstacle courses - [Thrive App](http://thriveapp.com/?ref=producthunt&utm_content=buffere9ec6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer) – An app designed to help small business owners streamline their operations - [Nootrobox](https://nootrobox.com/gocubes?ref=producthunt) – Birch box for Nootropics - [Instawork](https://www.instawork.co/?ref=producthunt) – Outsourced labor in less than 24 hours - [Sharalike](https://sharalike.com/?ref=producthunt) – Music-laden videos made out of photos you submit to the service - [Visible.VC](https://visible.vc/?ref=producthunt) – A way to manage the logistical aspects of investor communication **Credits:** - Audio Engineering provided --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lessdoing/message

Will Sacks is Co-Founder and CEO at Kindara, the fertility awareness app that provides tools to understand fertility and be in control of their own body. Kindara has achieved phenomenal success having significant press in the likes of Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, New York Times and Forbes. Their first product Kindara Fertility for iPhone has been ranked #1 on the App Store Medical Charts.  In this incredibly diverse conversation our talk ranges from wire framing and programming to vasectomies and uterus', it's a must listen!   In Today's Episode You Will Learn: Why Will started Kindara and how he got the initial product off the ground, without being able to code? Should Founders learn to code or learn how to be the best CEO they can be? How and what was the wire framing process like? What advice does Will have for other non-technical co-founders? How does Will feel being a male CEO for a female product? How has Will created this community of incredibly engaged users? How has Will managed to grow his audience so effectively? What has Will learnt from raising $1.7m in angel and VC funding? What is the hardest aspect of fundraising? What advice would will give to a startup thinking of raising funds? How is Will planning to transition into the world of hardware? What theories of The Lean Startup did not work for Will? Items Mentioned in Today's Show: Will's Favourite Books: Traction: A Startup Guide to Getting Customers by Gabriel Weinberg 4 Steps to the Epiphany: Successful Strategies for Products That Win by Steve Blank Eric Ries: The Lean Startup Will's Fave Blogs Seth Godin: Circles of Marketing Brad Feld: Blog Paul Graham: How to raise money Marc Andreesen: Reasons You Won't Get Funded Will's Must Have WireFraming Tool Balsamiq  

Today's guest is Will Sacks, co-founder of the Kindara charting app! If you haven’t heard of Kindara, it is one of the most user-friendly fertility awareness charting apps available. I started charting my cycles before the age of charting apps and I have found Kindara to be one of the best fertility awareness friendly charting apps out there. I love that the “predictor setting” is optional and that the user-friendly interface allows me to track all of my fertility signs easily. I also love that using the Kindara app links you to a community of women where you can share your charts and support each other. Will study mechanical engineering and economics at McGill University, and when he learned about fertility awareness charting he discovered the magic of the feminine, and came to appreciate and understand women on a much deeper level. He appreciates how this level of understanding is lacking in our culture and has been working to improve the ability of women to understand and track their fertility by creating the Kindara Charting app. In today's episode, we talk about the different ways that fertility awareness charting can help women to discover and appreciate their own fertility and the amazing ways that our bodies work. We also talk about the impact that fertility awareness charting can have on your relationship. Fertility awareness charting offers couples the opportunity to share the responsibility when it comes to contraception, and that is something that is often lacking in many of the commonly used contraceptive methods such as hormonal contraceptives or condoms. We talk about how using fertility awareness charting can increase openness and closeness between partners as well as allow both partners the opportunity to develop not only an increased understanding but also a deep appreciation and reverence for women and their fertility cycles. Topics discussed in today's episode The positive impact that using the fertility awareness method can have on couples who use it The role that the fertility awareness method can play in creating equality between men and women, and put an end to misogyny What are the benefits of learning fertility awareness? Having "the talk" with your partner about birth control options Fertility awareness from a man's perspective Will talk about his appearance on The Doctor's and how frustrating it is that medical practitioners often continue to have such limited knowledge of fertility awareness-based methods of birth control How the Kindara app different from other "period tracker apps" Why the Kindara app works so well for women who are using fertility awareness What is on the horizon for Kindara? Why the new Wink thermometer technology is such a great innovation for women who use the fertility awareness method Why everyone should be learning the basics of fertility and the menstrual cycle Tips for transitioning to fertility awareness after coming off of hormonal contraceptives Connect with Will! You can connect with Will on the Kindara website, his website, and on Facebook and Twitter! Resources mentioned Kindara | Will Sacks Will Sacks | Focus Create Taking Charge of Your Fertility | Toni Weschler The Garden of Fertility | Katie Singer Sweetening the Pill: or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control | Holly Grigg-Spall  Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg Spall Sweetening the Pill Movie The Optimized Woman: If You Want to Get Ahead Get a Cycle | Miranda Gray Optimized Woman | Miranda Gray If Men Could Menstruate | Gloria Steinem Fertility Appreciation Collaborative to Teach the Systems | FACTS | Dr. Marguerite Duane FFP 007 | What the pill really does to your hormones | PCOS & Menstrual Irregularities | Dr. Lara Briden FFP 021 | What Hormonal Contraceptives Really do to Women | Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg-Spall Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by Sirc of (The Nock)