Fertility 101: What Doctors Aren’t Telling You With Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

Understanding your menstrual cycle is about much more than just getting pregnant. 

It’s a key indicator of overall wellness.

In this episode of Grounded Wellness, Courtney sits down with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, fertility expert and author. Together, they explore the vital role of a healthy menstrual cycle. 

Lisa takes a balanced, research-driven approach to fertility.

From hormonal balance to cycle tracking, nutrition, and non-toxic living, this conversation sheds light on how to support fertility for long-term health. Whether you’re trying to conceive or simply want to feel more connected to your body, Lisa’s insights challenge conventional philosophies, encouraging you to trust your intuition and restore your connection with your body’s wisdom.

Tune in to hear a discussion on:

• How to track and analyze your menstrual cycle + how it relates to reproductive health

• The most often-overlooked disruptors of fertility – including the concept that timing isn’t everything 

• Misconceptions around ovulation + the vital role of fat and animal protein in hormone health and fertility

• Why menstrual cycle irregularities often indicate hormonal imbalance (+ how safer personal care products can help) 

• The best foods for fertility (plus when to optimize nutrition for egg and sperm quality)

• The inconvenient truth about male fertility + how epigenetics impact pregnancy

• Why sperm quality matters for placenta development + the most essential vitamin for sperm production

• The truth about getting pregnant post-contraceptives + how long Lisa suggests being off the pill before trying

• A powerful analogy on how contraceptives can mask deeper issues within your body 

• Why period pain is common but not normal – signaling inflammation in the body

This conversation will shift the way you see your body, giving you the knowledge and confidence to work with your body’s natural rhythms. Tune in for a refreshing, research-backed approach that will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and more connected to your body.

XO

*If you enjoyed this post, check out the full episode of Grounded Wellness to hear Courtney and Lisa cover other topics like:

→ How Lisa approaches conversations with her kids about fertility and reproductive health

→ The realities of building a non-toxic lifestyle and how to do it gradually 

→ Lisa’s personal journey with pregnancy and cycle tracking 

→ The medical system’s surprisingly low bar for what qualifies as “healthy” sperm

→ The frustrating reality of how long it takes to get an endometriosis diagnosis

→ A hilarious story about Lisa ordering a stuffed vulva – and her son’s reaction

→ Real-life client transformations from small but powerful foundational changes