Title: Fertility Awareness Method (FAM): How to Track Your Cycle & Support Hormonal Health

In this episode, we break down what the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) actually is, why it matters for women's health, and how to begin using it in a realistic, informed way.

In today's episode, we're diving into the Fertility Awareness Method—what it is, why it's so important for understanding your body, and how to start using it in everyday life. We talk through common misconceptions, how FAM differs from cycle tracking apps, and why learning your natural hormonal rhythms can be empowering whether you're trying to conceive, avoid pregnancy, or simply understand your health better. This conversation is rooted in education, awareness, and making informed choices—not fear or perfection. If you've ever felt disconnected from your cycle or confused by hormonal symptoms, this episode offers clarity and practical guidance.

What You'll Learn:

In this episode, we discuss:

• What the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) actually is
• How FAM differs from period tracking apps
• Why understanding your cycle is foundational to women's health
• The key fertility signs your body gives you each month
• How FAM can be used for both pregnancy prevention and conception

Chapters

00:00 Preview

01:27 Welcome + Why We're Talking About Fertility Awareness

02:16 What the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) Actually Is

05:24 How to Start Charting Your Menstrual Cycle

08:01 Using FAM as a Tool for Overall Health

10:55 Early Warning Signs Your Cycle Is Out of Balance

16:44 Mineral Deficiencies That Affect Hormones

26:17 How to Start Using FAM in Daily Life

30:13 Cervical Mucus: The Most Important Fertility Sign

32:58 How to Chart Your Cycle Accurately

35:49 How to Interpret Your Cycle Data

36:57 Using Cycle Awareness Based on Your Goals

46:42 Why Consistency Matters in Fertility Awareness

Resources:

Taking Charge of Your Fertility: https://www.tcoyf.com/

Download their FREE Charts: https://www.tcoyf.com/downloadable-charts/

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If you're easing back into routine after the holidays, this episode shares simple, low-effort wellness habits that actually make a difference—without pressure, extremes, or a full reset.

In this episode, we had a fun catch-up over the holiday celebrations, and ONE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. From there, we dove into the low-lift habits we're prioritizing this year to feel better day-to-day without overhauling their lives. Think small, supportive practices like drinking tea, eating breakfast, walking after meals, tongue scraping, and creating calm at home. If you're craving a softer, more sustainable approach to wellness right now, this episode is a grounded place to start.

What You'll Learn

In this episode, we discuss:

• Life updates and reflections coming out of the holidays
• What "low-lift wellness" actually means
• Simple habits that support digestion, energy, and nervous system health
• Why eating breakfast matters more than skipping to "reset"
• Letting wellness fit into real life—not the other way around

Chapters

00:00 - Preview

01:27 - Holiday Catch Up + Kira's Engagement

24:38 - Starting the Day with Tea: Nervous System Support & Hydration

30:03 - Level Up Your Oral Hygiene with Tongue Scraping

32:17 - Walking After Meals to Improve Digestion, Bloating, Blood Sugar Regulation, Fresh Air, and more

36:43 - The Big Six: Lymphatic Massage for Circulation & Detox Support

40:37 - Blue Light Blockers to Support Circadian Rhythm

45:26 - Delaying Phone Use in the Morning for Better Focus

50:27 - "Burping the House": Improving Air Quality at Home

54:50 - Why Eating Breakfast Within One Hour After Waking Up Still Matters

01:03:32 - Healing Frequencies for Focus, Calm & Concentration

Want to Work With Us?

Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program.

Follow us on Instagram:

The Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/wellnesseffectpod/

Lacey Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/laceeiskk/

Jensen - https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswjensen/

Kira Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/kiraiskk/

Lifestyle U have helped over 1,000+ women transform their mind and body and become the best version of themselves. Want to be next? Click Here to Apply! - https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/apply

If you loved this episode and want to hear more, subscribe and leave a review! Share this episode with a friend who's ready to start their own wellness journey. Follow us on Instagram at @wellnesseffectpod (https://www.instagram.com/wellnesseffectpod/) to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes and tips.

If you feel like you're doing everything right — eating clean, taking supplements, working out, trying to sleep better — but your body still isn't responding… this episode explains why.

Today we're pulling back the curtain on our full 4-phase Root Cause Reset program, the exact system that has helped hundreds of women heal chronic bloating, fatigue, burnout, hormone chaos, and stubborn weight when nothing else worked.

You'll learn why most women unknowingly heal in the wrong order, why safety is the foundation of all progress, and how deeper testing (HTMA, GI Map, DUTCH) reveals the root causes that symptom-based protocols miss. We're walking through each phase step-by-step — including why sustainable fat loss only works after stress, gut health, and minerals are corrected.

If you want to understand how your body actually works… this is the episode you've been waiting for.

What You'll Learn

• Why your symptoms aren't improving even with "healthy habits"

• The 4 phases of the Root Cause Reset

• Why true healing requires personalization — not symptom-based protocols

• Why fat loss only works once stress, gut health, and minerals are corrected

• How to maintain results long-term without restriction or burnout

Chapters

00:00 — Why we created the Root Cause Reset

02:49 — Phase 1: Creating safety + foundations

06:10 — Why HTMA testing is the starting point

12:40 — Phase 2: Functional healing + GI Map + DUTCH 20:29 — Phase 3: Mindset + sustainable fat loss

28:42 — Phase 4: Long-term integration + reverse dieting

37:31 — What you get inside the program

42:00 — Why this framework works + a surprising waiting for you!

Want to Work With Us? If this episode feels like the missing piece in your healing journey, connect with us below:

Visit our website: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/

Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program.

Follow us on Instagram:

The Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/wellnesseffectpod/

Lacey Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/laceeiskk/

Jensen - https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswjensen/

Kira Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/kiraiskk/

Lifestyle U have helped over 1,000+ women transform their mind and body and become the best version of themselves. Want to be next? Click Here to Apply! - https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/apply

If you loved this episode and want to hear more, subscribe and leave a review! Share this episode with a friend who's ready to start their own wellness journey. Follow us on Instagram at @wellnesseffectpod to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes and tips.