In this episode, Michelle opens up about her personal journey through infertility — a struggle faced by 1 in 6 couples globally. We dive into why fertility isn’t just a “future you” problem, but something worth understanding in your 20s.

From decoding cervical mucus to understanding hormonal imbalances, we cover the basics of how to get curious about your reproductive health. We talk about the often-overlooked transition off contraception, the key role your liver plays, and the surprising nutrient deficiencies that many women silently face.

We cover:

🧬 Understanding Fertility in Your 20s

🚫 Coming Off Contraception

🩺 The Role of Your Liver in Hormonal Health

👨‍⚕️ Male Fertility Is 30% of the Equation

🌱 Tips to support egg health

🍷 How alcohol impacts fertility

👨‍⚕️ Why 30% of infertility cases are male-factor

🩸 And why your menstrual cycle is more than just your period

Whether you're trying to conceive now or simply want to feel empowered about your body — this one’s for you.

Please note: as highlighted in this episode, many people experience infertility even though they are perfectly healthy. Sometimes, there is no other solution than being medically assisted.

A short definition of Fertility Awareness Method: a natural way of tracking your cycle to understand when you're most and least likely to get pregnant. You pay attention to things like your temperature, cervical mucus, and cycle length — basically, your body’s own clues — to either plan or avoid pregnancy (without hormones). Think of it as body literacy meets contraception.

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