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Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Fertility Files – Emily's Story
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Emily.Emily, along with her husband and their son Ronan, resides in a small Oregon town in the Pacific Northwest. She is a kindergarten teacher a...
Ovarian Reserve, Age and Unexplained Infertility, with Dr Marc Sklar
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Marc Sklar — a.k.a The Fertility Expert — is a natural fertility specialist helping couples get pregnant for 20 years. He’s mission is to he...
Fertility Files – Jessie's Story
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jessie.Jessie Reid is a Global Clairvoyant, Channel and Intuitive Development expert. Her expertise is to connect and communicate with Spirit to ...
Exploring Nutrition, Gut Health and Fertility with Evelyn Kennedy
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evelyn is a university-educated nutritionist and wellbeing specialist with 10 years of experience, specialising in fertility nutrition. Originally fro...
Fertility Files - Skye's Story
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Skye. She’s a 30 year old photographer who takes beautiful photos of other mums for a living. She describes her 4 year old son as the light of ...
Syncing Your Lifestyle with Your Menstrual Cycle, with Sarina Coventry, Nutritionist and EFT Tapping Practitioner
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarina Coventry is a clinical Nutritionist & Evidence Based EFT Tapping Practitioner who seeks to teach women how they can work with their body ra...
Fertility Files – Ali's Story
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Ali. She’s 27 years old and a dance teacher who has been running my own studio for the past 7. She says she’s absolutely blessed to have a j...
What Your Cervix Position Can Tell You About Ovulation
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I spend a lot (a lot) of time talking about cervical mucus and basal body temperature as the fertile signs that can tell you the most about your ferti...
Birth Control and Emergency Contraception
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Accidents can happen. You can do everything right and be so careful but sometimes the condom breaks, or he doesn’t make it out in time.  No method...
Seed Cycling, with Melissa Kovacevic of The Seed Cycle
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mel Kovacevic, founder of The Seed Cycle is a Functional Nutrition and EFT Practitioner. With her expertise in functional nutrition, intuitive eating ...
Your Guide to Using Lubricants When Trying To Conceive
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To lube, or not to lube? That is the question.And if it's one you've been asking yourself too, then I have the answers for you.There’s a q...
Fertility Files – Abigail’s Story
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Abigail.  She’s a 26 year old Healthcare Staffing Professional that lives in Georgia, USA. She enjoys literature, nature, animal rescue, and ...
The 3 Temperature Shifts You Should Be Tracking Every Cycle
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feel like you’re doing ALL OF THE THINGS when it comes to tracking your menstrual cycle and ovulation?BUT for some reason, there seems to just be th...
Relationship Resilience When Navigating Fertility Issues and IVF, with Marissa Nelson
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to be inspired by my incredible chat with Marissa Nelson. CEO and Founder of Fertility Haven, Marissa is a Licensed Marriage & Family Th...
Healthy Exercise for Preconception and Early Pregnancy
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret that exercise is good for us.But here is the thing not a lot of people are out there saying but I am SURE you are probably feeling or...
Fertility Files – Danielle’s Story
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Danielle. She has worked as a nurse practitioner in the US for 10 years. She struggled with amenorrhea, infertility and was told she had PCOS. Be...
It’s Not You, It’s Your Hormones – Hormone Imbalance & Oestrogen Dominance
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I speak with women all the time who have said to me that their doctor won’t investigate potential issues with their fertility until they’ve been t...
The “Basic” Preconception Advice You Need to Stop Following
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For most of our lives, we have been told that getting pregnant is easy.It seems ridiculously unfair that we actively avoid getting pregnant for years ...
Your Pregnancy & Birth Questions Answered, with Midwife Beth Ryan (Birth With Beth)
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Ryan is a registered midwife, founder of PowerBirth childbirth education courses and Mum. Her instagram page @birthwithbeth_ began in a bid to br...
3 Real-Talk Truths About Preparing for A Second Pregnancy
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Preparing for a subsequent pregnancy is a whole different ball game compared to first time around. There will be days where you wonder why on earth y...
Fertility Files – Jess’s Story
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jess. She's a post-partum doula from Melbourne, providing much-needed support for new mums. She’s a mum of one but has been struggling to ...
My AMH Levels Are Low. Now What?
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever heard the advice that low AMH levels mean you'll never get pregnant naturally?Well, I have some thoughts... (drumroll please)Quality over qu...
What Most People Get Wrong About Prenatal Supplements
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ok, so I know this is a BIG call, but there is one thing I ALWAYS stand by when it comes to prenatal supplements.It COMPLETELY changed the way I thoug...
3 Reasons Why Your Cycle Isn’t Fertile
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve finally figured out fertile mucus.You finally feel like you can identify your fertile window.You finally have the timing right. But you’re...
Fertility Files: Anna's Story
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Anna - She’s a mum of 2 (and now probably 3 as this episode drops) from Iowa and she’s my VERY FIRST guest on the Fertility Files!  Tune in...
Your Foolproof Checklist for Confirming Ovulation
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you that there are 3 simple things you can do to help confirm ovulation day?And what if I told you that you don’t even have to do all...
Why I NEVER Use the Word "Infertility"
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ok! I am calling it. It is time we all stop using the word infertility to describe fertility struggles.I work with and speak with so many women who ha...
Help! I Can't See Egg White Mucus!
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself saying these things?I can’t see egg-white mucus.I can’t see any mucus.I just don’t have enough mucus to actually tr...
Let’s Talk About Sperm
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More often than not when we think about fertility, we immediately start thinking about women. Yes, we are the ones who have menstrual cycles and get p...
Anovulation and Anovulatory Cycles - When Ovulation Just Doesn't Happen
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that ovulation occurs about halfway through your menstrual cycle. Definitely not always on day 14 as we have been led to believe, but some...
What is a Mucus Plug and Why is it Important?
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been listening to me rabbit on about mucus for any length of time now, then you would know that I see it as the number one indicator of yo...
Hormonal Birth Control (That isn’t the Pill)
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you know me at all by now (hey, hi, I’m Rachel), you’ll know that I will forever be at the front of the pack waving my pom-poms for using ferti...
Why the Length of Your Luteal Phase Matters
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know what matters more than size? Length. (Of your luteal phase, that is) Those couple of weeks in the lead-up to your next period are too o...
Basal Body Temperature: Useful or Useless?
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sound familiar?  You’re slowly building your confidence with tracking your cycle every day. You feel like you’ve finally made sense of your cerv...
Lessons Learnt From My First Trimester of Pregnancy
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a hot minute since I disappeared off the face of the earth. Morning sickness hit me hard but I’m back and it only seemed fitting to kick...
The Biggest Fertility Mistake Too Many Women Are Making
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you trying to get pregnant but it’s just not happening? Sick of sleepless nights down the Google rabbit-hole and counting down the days until yo...
Chinese Medicine and Your Fertility with Joanna Macmeikan
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Chinese Medicine doctor and acupuncturist Joanna Macmeikan for a chat about all things women's ...
Ovulation Predictor Kits are a Waste of Your Money
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's think back to high school for a moment...If you were going to ask someone else to do your homework for you, or take an important exam for y...
Everything You Need to Know About Implantation
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Getting pregnant is not a one step process, and implantation is the final step where the fertilised egg (now called an embryo) settles itself into the...
Why you should track your menstrual cycle (even if you're not trying to get pregnant)
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m not currently trying to get pregnant, so why do I care when I’m ovulating?  Why would I bother charting and tracking my fertile signs when I...
Post-Pill Acne
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a secret – there is one single thing that I miss about being on the pill, and it’s how damn clear my skin was! Like our teenage years ar...
Delete your period tracking app. Do this instead.
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Truthbomb: Your phone doesn’t know when you’re fertile. I seem to have developed quite the reputation for being anti-app. I’m not necessarily a...
Track Your Menstrual Cycle in Under 5 Minutes A Day
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I get it, you’re already trying to remember to drink enough water, exercise every day, text everyone back, be a good friend, partner, mother, sister...
Your Hormone-Free Options for Birth Control
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Contrary to what we’re all told, hormonal contraceptives are not the only effective option for birth control. If you’ve decided to finally ditch t...
Ready to have a baby? Here are 5 prenatal health checks you'll need to do first.
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We spend the majority of our lives actively avoiding pregnancy, so when the time finally arrives that you actually want to make a baby, it’s importa...
When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As soon as we ovulate, the body starts to prepare for a potential pregnancy. Month after month, our menstrual cycle creates the perfect conditions for...
4 Ways Fertility Awareness Has Changed My Life
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When I look back, I cringe at how little I knew about my body.  When I started to wonder if there was another way to avoid unplanned pregnancy witho...
Caffeine and Your Fertility
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Caffeine is the world’s most popular drug.  If you’re one of those women who can’t function until you’ve guzzled your morning cup of coffee,...
Household Items That May Be Affecting Your Fertility
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A xenoestrogen is a type of endocrine disruptor that has an oestrogen-like effect on the body and a significant effect on your fertility.We know that ...
Why Is My Period Late?
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all been there once or twice. We wake up thinking we’re going to get our period. But it doesn’t come.  We wake up the next day. Still no...
Preparing Your Partner for Pregnancy
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pre-conception care is not just for women, your baby begins with 50% egg and 50% sperm, so sperm health is equally as important as egg health for fert...
Why You Should Start Your New Year’s Resolutions in February
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Think back to new year’s eve. The clock strikes midnight, we cheer and hug and kiss and say happy new year.  We’re already likely up past our re...
Coming Off The Pill (Part II)
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to ditch hormonal contraceptives for good but feeling completely clueless about how to do it and what to expect?In this podcast episode, I'...
Coming Off The Pill (Part I)
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the pill was the very first medication that was prescribed to perfectly healthy women to treat something that was not a health probl...
Is My Cervical Mucus Normal?
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets of your cervical mucus and discover how it reveals your fertile window. Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or just want ...
Recurrent UTIs and the Vaginal Microbiome, with Joanna Macmeikan
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re talking about UTIs and why the bacteria around your vagina and bladder are essential for good health. I’m chatting with reg...
Overactive Pelvic Floor – When Kegels Do More Harm Than Good
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Not every pelvic floor issue is about weakness - and kegels aren’t always the answer. In this episode, I break down the symptoms and causes of an ov...
The Luteal Phase – Menstrual Cycle Masterclass Part 4
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had a meltdown only to realise your period was due the next day? In this final instalment of the Menstrual Cycle Masterclass series, we dive into...
The Ovulatory Phase – Menstrual Cycle Masterclass Part 3
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Think you ovulate on Day 14? Think again.In this episode, we cover:Why most women don’t ovulate on Day 14How to use cycle charting to understand you...
The Follicular Phase – Menstrual Cycle Masterclass Part 2
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Follicular Phase: What It Is and Why It Matters for Natural Fertility In Part Two of the Menstrual Cycle Masterclass, we’re diving into the mos...
The Menstrual Phase - Menstrual Cycle Masterclass Part 1
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to Support Your Body During Your Period (Even When You’re Trying to Conceive)If your period feels like a monthly reminder that you’re still no...
Hormones, Fertility and Learning to Love Your Body, with Melissa Finlay
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with Melissa Finlay – a nutritionist with a love for women’s health. She’s passionate...
3 Health Checks Every Woman Needs to Know About
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re trying to conceive (or planning to soon), your fertility isn’t just about ovulation tracking — it’s about your whole health. In this...
Can I Get Pregnant During My Period?
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking your period is a “safe zone”? Think again.In this myth-busting episode, I break down the real reason why unprotected sex during your peri...
I’m Pregnant – Should I Monitor My Heart Rate When I Exercise?
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Should you monitor your heart rate during pregnancy workouts?This episode breaks down the outdated 140 bpm rule and what the latest guidelines actuall...
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Vagina
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I unpack the anatomy and function of the vagina — what’s normal, what’s not, and how it all ties into your fertility. If you’...
Finding Your Why
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I’m sharing the raw, unfiltered story of how I went from burnout and chronic stress to becoming a fertility coach. I share the healt...
Stress and Your Menstrual Cycle: Why Your Period is Irregular and Your Hormones Are Haywire (And What You Can Do To Fix It)
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore how stress impacts your menstrual cycle, hormones, and ability to conceive naturally — and what to do about it.What we co...
My All-Time Top 5 Fertility Superfoods
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the best foods to naturally support your fertility, balance your hormones, and prepare your body for pregnancy. Whether ...
5 Things Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Pelvic Floor
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve heard about pelvic floor exercises — but are you doing them right? And why do they even matter if you haven’t had a baby? In this episode...
Am I Ovulating? The One Check You Can Do Every Day to Know For Sure When You’re Fertile
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m breaking down two of the most powerful signs your body gives you every single month to help you identify ovulation and understa...
Menstrual Cycle 101: All those things they never taught us in health class
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be honest: most of us didn’t get a great education when it comes to our menstrual cycles. If you were told your cycle is always 28 days and ...