Egg Meets Sperm

Join us for a compelling new episode featuring the distinguished Lisa Hendrickson-Jack in "Fertile Insights: Navigating Your Fertility Journey with Expert Guidance." Lisa dives deep into essential topics such as why the menstrual cycle should be considered a vital sign, what a healthy menstrual cycle looks like, and the impact of hormonal birth control on fertility. She also explores the benefits of non-hormonal birth control methods, the concept of fertility awareness, and the effectiveness of tracking cervical mucus versus ovulation strips. Additionally, Lisa discusses male fertility, the development of sperm quality guidelines, and common factors affecting sperm and egg quality. She addresses concerns about ovarian reserve, the use of fertility awareness for women with irregular cycles, and the distinctions between PCOS and HA. Finally, Lisa highlights how nutritional approaches can help restore normal menstrual cycles and improve fertility. This episode is packed with expert insights designed to empower you to enhance your reproductive health and navigate your path to parenthood with confidence. Don’t miss out on this vital conversation. Tune in and be inspired! Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who trains women’s health practitioners to use their menstrual cycle as a vital sign in their practices. She is the founder of the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program. She is the author of three bestselling books The Fifth Vital Sign, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook, and her most recent book Real Food For Fertility, which she co-authored with Lily Nichols RDN. Lisa works tirelessly to debunk the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to help women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between the menstrual cycle, fertility, and overall health. With well over 4 million downloads, her podcast, Fertility Friday, is the #1 source for information about fertility awareness and menstrual cycle health. Gift to listeners: https://realfoodforfertility.com Follow Lisa on:  Instagram: @FertilityFriday Facebook: Facebook.com/FertilityFridays LinkedIn: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

20 Maj 202430min

Start your journey to parenthood with our tip episodes, "Fertile Harmony: Balancing Hormones for Optimal Fertility," featuring fertility expert Alannah Slingsby. This week, Alannah kicks off the series by exploring how progesterone, vitamin D, and pregnenolone can significantly enhance your chances of conceiving. Each episode is meticulously designed to provide you with deep insights and practical advice, empowering you to confidently take charge of your fertility. Tune in daily for a dose of valuable fertility tips and start paving your way to successful parenthood.   Alannah is the Founder and CEO of Moment Health, a platform that is revolutionizing female hormone optimization with on demand diagnostics, virtual care, and functional medicine, tackling imbalances overlooked by traditional OBGYNs. Gift to listeners: code: EGGMEETSSPERM Follow Alannah on:  https://www.instagram.com/momenthealthco  https://www.tiktok.com/@momenthealth?lang=en Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

16 Maj 20242min

Start your journey to parenthood with our tip episodes, "Fertile Harmony: Balancing Hormones for Optimal Fertility," featuring fertility expert Alannah Slingsby. This week, Alannah kicks off the series by exploring how progesterone, vitamin D, and pregnenolone can significantly enhance your chances of conceiving. Each episode is meticulously designed to provide you with deep insights and practical advice, empowering you to confidently take charge of your fertility. Tune in daily for a dose of valuable fertility tips and start paving your way to successful parenthood.   Alannah is the Founder and CEO of Moment Health, a platform that is revolutionizing female hormone optimization with on demand diagnostics, virtual care, and functional medicine, tackling imbalances overlooked by traditional OBGYNs. Gift to listeners: code: EGGMEETSSPERM Follow Alannah on:  https://www.instagram.com/momenthealthco  https://www.tiktok.com/@momenthealth?lang=en Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

15 Maj 20242min

Start your journey to parenthood with our tip episodes, "Fertile Harmony: Balancing Hormones for Optimal Fertility," featuring fertility expert Alannah Slingsby. This week, Alannah kicks off the series by exploring how progesterone, vitamin D, and pregnenolone can significantly enhance your chances of conceiving. Each episode is meticulously designed to provide you with deep insights and practical advice, empowering you to confidently take charge of your fertility. Tune in daily for a dose of valuable fertility tips and start paving your way to successful parenthood.   Alannah is the Founder and CEO of Moment Health, a platform that is revolutionizing female hormone optimization with on demand diagnostics, virtual care, and functional medicine, tackling imbalances overlooked by traditional OBGYNs. Gift to listeners: code: EGGMEETSSPERM Follow Alannah on:  https://www.instagram.com/momenthealthco  https://www.tiktok.com/@momenthealth?lang=en Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

14 Maj 20241min

Join us for a compelling new episode featuring the distinguished Alannah Slingsby. In "Fertile Harmony: Balancing Hormones for Optimal Fertility," Alannah dives deep into the essential hormones that influence fertility, including progesterone, estrogen, and cortisol. She'll also discuss how conditions like PCOS, thyroid issues, and PMS can affect your fertility journey. This episode is packed with expert insights designed to empower you to enhance your reproductive health and navigate your path to parenthood with confidence. Don’t miss out on this vital conversation. Tune in and be inspired! Alannah is the Founder and CEO of Moment Health, a platform that is revolutionizing female hormone optimization with on demand diagnostics, virtual care, and functional medicine, tackling imbalances overlooked by traditional OBGYNs. Gift to listeners: code: EGGMEETSSPERM Follow Alannah on:  https://www.instagram.com/momenthealthco  https://www.tiktok.com/@momenthealth?lang=en Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

13 Maj 202429min

Join us this week on "Egg Meets Sperm" for a series of fertility tip episodes with Nina-Marie Rueda, starting with "Unlocking Fertility: Conquering Heavy Metals and Mineral Mysteries for a Healthy Pregnancy." Throughout the week, Nina-Marie will provide deep insights into crucial, yet often overlooked, aspects of preparing for conception. Discover the significance of a comprehensive pre-pregnancy detox beyond simple juicing, understand why GI and vaginal microbiome testing are critical for healthy fertility, and learn how genuine lifestyle adjustments involving sleep, personal care, and stress management can profoundly influence your fertility journey. Each episode is crafted to empower you with the knowledge to confidently navigate the path to parenthood. Nina-Marie is a traditional naturopathic doctor with extensive training in functional testing like the DUTCH, GIMAP, blood chemistry, Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, and more. She is a trained labor doula, postpartum doula, lactation educator, yoga instructor, and clinical homeopathic practitioner. She works with women in the perinatal time, empowering them to have uneventful pregnancies and postpartum periods, as well as with children who present with complex cases like eczema, GI dysfunction, or ASD. Gift to listeners: 50% off Perinatal Minerals Expert - a course that teaches on how minerals affect each stage of perinatal health and how to assess and address them with HTMA. Code is EGGMEETSSPERM and link to course is https://perinatal-nutrition.newzenler.com/ Follow Nina-Marie on:  Instagram: @doctorninamarie Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

9 Maj 20242min

Join us this week on "Egg Meets Sperm" for a series of fertility tip episodes with Nina-Marie Rueda, starting with "Unlocking Fertility: Conquering Heavy Metals and Mineral Mysteries for a Healthy Pregnancy." Throughout the week, Nina-Marie will provide deep insights into crucial, yet often overlooked, aspects of preparing for conception. Discover the significance of a comprehensive pre-pregnancy detox beyond simple juicing, understand why GI and vaginal microbiome testing are critical for healthy fertility, and learn how genuine lifestyle adjustments involving sleep, personal care, and stress management can profoundly influence your fertility journey. Each episode is crafted to empower you with the knowledge to confidently navigate the path to parenthood. Nina-Marie is a traditional naturopathic doctor with extensive training in functional testing like the DUTCH, GIMAP, blood chemistry, Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, and more. She is a trained labor doula, postpartum doula, lactation educator, yoga instructor, and clinical homeopathic practitioner. She works with women in the perinatal time, empowering them to have uneventful pregnancies and postpartum periods, as well as with children who present with complex cases like eczema, GI dysfunction, or ASD. Gift to listeners: 50% off Perinatal Minerals Expert - a course that teaches how minerals affect each stage of perinatal health and how to assess and address them with HTMA. Code is EGGMEETSSPERM and link to course is https://perinatal-nutrition.newzenler.com/ Follow Nina-Marie on:  Instagram: @doctorninamarie Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

8 Maj 20241min

Join us this week on "Egg Meets Sperm" for a series of fertility tip episodes with Nina-Marie Rueda, starting with "Unlocking Fertility: Conquering Heavy Metals and Mineral Mysteries for a Healthy Pregnancy." Throughout the week, Nina-Marie will provide deep insights into crucial, yet often overlooked, aspects of preparing for conception. Discover the significance of a comprehensive pre-pregnancy detox beyond simple juicing, understand why GI and vaginal microbiome testing are critical for healthy fertility, and learn how genuine lifestyle adjustments involving sleep, personal care, and stress management can profoundly influence your fertility journey. Each episode is crafted to empower you with the knowledge to confidently navigate the path to parenthood.   Nina-Marie is a traditional naturopathic doctor with extensive training in functional testing like the DUTCH, GIMAP, blood chemistry, Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, and more. She is a trained labor doula, postpartum doula, lactation educator, yoga instructor, and clinical homeopathic practitioner. She works with women in the perinatal time, empowering them to have uneventful pregnancies and postpartum periods, as well as with children who present with complex cases like eczema, GI dysfunction, or ASD. Gift to listeners: 50% off Perinatal Minerals Expert - a course that teaches on how minerals affect each stage of perinatal health and how to assess and address them with HTMA. Code is EGGMEETSSPERM and link to course is https://perinatal-nutrition.newzenler.com/ Follow Nina-Marie on:  Instagram: @doctorninamarie Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

7 Maj 20241min