Clean Living Convos9 Kesä 2025

36. What You Weren’t Taught About Your Cycle & The Pill (But Should’ve Been)

In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, certified fertility awareness educator and author of The Fifth Vital Sign, to talk all things hormonal birth control—how it works, what it actually does to your cycle, and what no one tells you when you’re handed that prescription at age 14.

Lisa breaks down the myths we’ve been told, why the “pill period” isn’t a real period, and how hormonal contraceptives may affect your libido, mental health, and fertility long after you stop taking them. If you’ve ever been curious about what’s really going on in your cycle or are considering coming off hormonal birth control, this episode is a must-listen.

In today’s episode, we cover:

What the pill actually does to your cycle and ovulation
Why the 28-day cycle and “period week” were invented
How hormonal birth control can impact mood, libido, and more
Common myths like “it regulates your cycle” or “tricks your body into thinking it’s pregnant”
What research says about fertility and ovulation after stopping hormonal contraception
How long it may take your cycle to normalize after stopping the pill
The truth about IUDs, the shot, and other hormonal options
Nutrient depletions to be aware of when using hormonal birth control
Non-hormonal options like fertility awareness and the copper IUD
Why your menstrual cycle is your fifth vital sign
How to support your body when transitioning off hormonal birth control

Where to Find Lisa:
Website: FertilityFriday.com
Instagram: @fertilityfriday
Books: The Fifth Vital Sign & Real Food for Fertility (free chapters available)
Podcast: Fertility Friday (look for the pink cover!)

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38. The Functional Approach to Dental Health with Dr. Rebecca Taylor

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Rebecca Taylor—biologic dentist, naturopath, and host of the Your Mouth Matters podcast—for an eye-opening conversation about the hidden connections between your o...

23 Kesä 202552min

37. Breastfeeding, Bias & Big Business: A Conversation with Caley Jones

In this episode, I sit down with Caley Jones—home birth doula, breastfeeding advocate, and member of Radical Moms Union—for an honest conversation about infant formula, postpartum marketing, and why s...

16 Kesä 202544min

35. Toxin-Free Baby: What to Avoid & Where to Start

In this solo episode, I sit down and share my clean living journey and dive into what toxins to avoid during pregnancy and for babies. Whether you're building your registry, already have little ones a...

2 Kesä 202526min

34. Diagnosed at 30: Ashleigh’s Breast Cancer Journey & Living Low Tox

In this incredibly personal episode, I sit down with Ashleigh (@healthyhappyash)—a teacher, mom, and breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed at just 30 years old. She shares her story of navigating a...

26 Touko 202539min

33. Informed, Not Afraid: How to Navigate Medical Choices Without Fear with Just The Inserts

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Alexandra, founder of Just the Inserts, to discuss the often-overlooked topic of informed consent in the medical world. Alexandra shares how she went from fee...

19 Touko 202551min

32. Touch the Earth, Change Your Health: Grounding with The Intuition Physician

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Koniver, known online as The Intuition Physician, for a deep dive into grounding—the simple act of connecting your body to the Earth and the science that bac...

12 Touko 202539min