Fertility Friday
A science-heavy podcast where a fertility awareness educator critiques medical research and explains the menstrual cycle's role in overall health.
This is a deep-dive educational podcast, often in a solo format, where the host analyzes and critiques scientific literature related to menstrual health, fertility, and hormonal contraception. It positions the menstrual cycle as a primary indicator of women's health, challenging mainstream medical narratives and flawed study methodologies. While primarily a solo research-review show, it also features occasional interviews with medical experts and researchers.
“Its rigorous, critical breakdown of scientific papers is unique. Instead of just reporting findings, the host teaches listeners *how* to read and question research, often exposing methodological flaws, sample bias, and conflicts of interest in published studies.”
Who hosts this show
Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a Certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner. Through her long-running "Fertility Friday" podcast and her book, "The Fifth Vital Sign," she advocates for reframing the menstrual cycle as a key indicator of overall health. With over two decades of experience, she founded the Fertility Awareness Institute to train health professionals in advanced menstrual cycle analysis. She is also the co-author of "Real Food for Fertility" and the creator of the "Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook".
Credentials & credits
- Certified Fertility Awareness Educator
- Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner
- Author of "The Fifth Vital Sign"
- Co-author of "Real Food for Fertility"
- Founder, Fertility Awareness Institute
- Accreditation: Justisse College
Other ventures
- Fertility Awareness Institute®
- Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship™ (FAMM)
- Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook
- Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01FFP 632 | Can Your Period Predict Heart Disease?Jun 26, 2026 · 23 min
- 02FFP 631 | Are You Really Ovulating? | Luteinized Unruptured Follicle Syndrome (LUFS)Jun 19, 2026 · 19 min
- 03FFP 630 | Does The Pill Impact Fertility?Jun 12, 2026 · 24 min
- 04FFP 629 | Is Eating Liver More Effective Than Supplementation?Jun 5, 2026 · 24 min
- 05FFP 628 | The Nutrient Gaps Behind Female InfertilityMay 29, 2026 · 28 min
- 06FFP 627 | New Research: Women With PCOS Don’t Actually Have More “Cysts”May 22, 2026 · 27 min
- 07FFP 626 | What is Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome? | The New Name for PCOSMay 15, 2026 · 23 min
- 08FFP 625 | The Case for Progesterone in Perimenopause | Dr. Jerilynn PriorMay 8, 2026 · 59 min
Notable episodes
- 01FFP 630 | Does The Pill Impact Fertility?
A prime example of the show's core mission: teaching scientific literacy by deconstructing two studies on post-contraception fertility to reveal their significant design flaws and sample bias.
- 02FFP 631 | Are You Really Ovulating? | Luteinized Unruptured Follicle Syndrome (LUFS)
Explains a complex and lesser-known cause of infertility (LUFS), including its connection to common NSAID use, demonstrating the show's depth on specific medical topics.
- 03FFP 632 | Can Your Period Predict Heart Disease?
Highlights the show's central theme by breaking down a landmark 2023 study of 700,000+ women that validates the menstrual cycle as a predictor of long-term cardiometabolic health.
- 04FFP 626 & 627 | The New Name for PCOS & Do Women With PCOS Have More “Cysts”
A two-part series that clarifies a common and confusing diagnosis, explaining the official renaming of PCOS and debunking the long-held myth about ovarian cysts based on new research.
What you'll be asked on this show
The provided evidence consists of solo-cast episodes, not interviews. In this primary format, the host presents a structured, educational monologue, often critiquing scientific papers or explaining a physiological process. The show does feature occasional guest interviews, but the core of the podcast is its research-driven solo presentations.
The show is a mix of solo-cast research analysis and expert interviews, with a strong emphasis on the solo format. In these episodes, host Lisa Hendrickson-Jack presents a detailed breakdown of a specific medical study or condition. Episodes typically end with her signature sign-off, "Until next time, be well and happy charting."
Signature segments
- · "The menstrual cycle as a fifth vital sign"
- · Critiquing scientific study methodology
- · "Be well and happy charting" (sign-off)
- · Deep dives into peer-reviewed research
- · FAMM Practitioner Series
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
When guests appear, they are typically medical doctors, researchers (PhDs), endocrinologists, or naturopaths who share a research-backed, often non-mainstream, perspective on female hormonal health.
- Dr. Jerilynn Prioron FFP 625 | The Case for Progesterone in Perimenopause | Dr. Jerilynn Prior
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is primarily sponsored by the host's own professional training program for health practitioners, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship (FAMM). It also features ads for aligned wellness products, such as supplements from companies founded by her program's graduates.
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People also ask
- What is the host's name and background?
- The host is Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, a Certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, and author of "The Fifth Vital Sign".
- What is the format of the podcast?
- It's a mix of solo episodes where the host critiques medical research and occasional long-form interviews with health experts like doctors and researchers.
- Is this podcast still releasing new episodes?
- Yes, it is an active podcast that releases episodes on a weekly basis.
- Who is this podcast for?
- It's for women who want to understand their cycle as a sign of health, and for health professionals seeking to integrate fertility awareness into their practice.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on major platforms like iTunes and has an official website at fertilityfriday.com.
- Is this podcast only about getting pregnant?
- No. While it covers conception, its main focus is on the menstrual cycle as a "vital sign" for overall health, and it also covers using fertility awareness for hormone-free birth control.
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- [01]Official Websitefertilityfriday.com
- [02]About Lisa Hendrickson-Jackfertilityawarenessinstitute.com
- [03]Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship (FAMM)fertilityawarenessinstitute.com
- [04]Podcast Page on Official Sitefertilityfriday.com
- [05]Book: The Fifth Vital Signaudible.com
- [06]Host Bio - Association of Fertility Awareness Professionalsafap.community
- [07]Host Bio - Podchaserpodchaser.com
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