In this episode of Matcha Mornings, host Amanda Kingsmith catches up with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, a certified fertility awareness educator and author, to discuss optimizing fertility through diet, lifestyle, and understanding menstrual cycles. After a brief hiatus, Amanda reintroduces the podcast and discusses the importance of holistic health in conception. Lisa shares insights from her new book co-authored with Lily Nichols, 'Real Food for Fertility', emphasizing the impact of nutrition on menstrual cycle health, sperm and egg quality, and overall fertility. They delve into fertility awareness methods as a natural alternative to hormonal birth control, providing a comprehensive overview of preconception nutrition for both men and women to enhance fertility. The conversation highlights the importance of a balanced diet, the role of specific nutrients, lifestyle modifications for improving hormonal health and fertility, and much more! Enjoy!