In this episode, Carla sits down with fertility awareness coach Jessie Brebner to explore the fascinating world of hormonal health, natural contraception, and understanding your cycle. Together, they dive into:

• How your cycle functions as a Fifth Vital  Health sign.


• What really happens to your hormones when you're on contraception.


• The truth about the sugar pills and whether it’s safe to skip your period.


• The Symptothermal Method: a natural contraception approach using basal body temperature and cervical mucus tracking.


• Why periods can sometimes be late and whether painful periods are normal.

Carla opens up about her personal experience with painful periods and the challenge of finding trustworthy information, while Jessie provides expert insights and practical advice throughout. With a wealth of resources from leading doctors and professionals shared during the episode, this is a must-listen for anyone wanting to better understand their body and take control of their health.

 Resources from the episode are linked below.

Podcast Guest: Jessie Brener: Certified Symptothermal Method Instructor & Fertility Charting.

Browse the website: https://fertilitycharting.com.au
Visit her on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fertilitycharting

Resources:

• https://bio.site/napro_fertility_surgeon (Dr Naomi Whittaker, MD, OB/Gyn - Endometriosis Symptom Self-Survey).


• https://www.larabriden.com/period-repair-manual/ (Lara Briden, Naturopath - tips on supporting hormonal health and symptom-free menstrual cycles).


• https://drbrighten.com/beyond-the-pill/ (Jolene Brighten, Naturopath - tips on supporting body holistically when coming off the Pill).


• https://www.tcoyf.com (Taking Charge of Your Fertility Book: great introduction into the menstrual cycle for all ages)

Resources for parents: 

• https://fertilitycharting.com.au/2022/08/11/fabm-charting-for-teens/

• https://brightgirlhealth.com/

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