In this week's episode, Bonnie is joined by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. Lisa is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. In her new book The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa debunks the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to fertility awareness and menstrual cycle optimization. She hosts the Fertility Friday Podcast, a weekly radio show devoted to helping women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between menstrual cycle health, fertility, and overall health. They will touch on such topics as: Three categories of woman who uses birth control fall into Disordered eating and losing your period Gut issues and the connection with the pill Common side effects of taking the pill Recommendations for woman to assume their regular cycle Finding the right practitioner to help with your menstrual cycle issues Additional Resources: Connect with Lisa: Facebook: Facebook.com/FertilityFridays Instagram: @FertilityFriday Twitter: @FertileFriday Pinterest: FertilityFriday Skype: FertilityFriday ABOUT THE BOOK: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles and Optimize Your Fertility welcomes you into an unparalleled understanding of the incredible connection between your menstrual cycle and your overall health. With over 1000 research citations, The Fifth Vital Sign presents an evidence-based approach to understanding and tracking your menstrual cycle for birth control, conception, and overall health. Discover why regular ovulation is essential for optimal health, regardless of whether you ever plan to have children. The Fifth Vital Sign offers practical strategies to preserve (and improve) your natural fertility, improve your menstrual cycle health, and optimize your chances of conception. Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel Looking to take the next step in becoming a Diet Culture Rebel? Apply for Small Group Coaching at bonnieroney.com If you want to hear more Diet Culture Rebel, be sure to subscribe and tune in for new episodes!