[FAMM Practitioner Series] FFP 579 | Can Charting Apps Predict Ovulation?

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Could cycle charting hold the key to solving gut issues, fertility struggles, and uncovering hidden diagnoses—without expensive lab tests? Tune into my latest interview with Lauren as she shares her menstrual journey.

Lauren Mallers is a Certified Integrative Health Practitioner and founder of Calibrate Health & Wellness, where she helps women get to the root of chronic symptoms and hormone imbalances—without the bandaid fixes. After a 15-year career in digital media and a personal journey through IBS, fertility struggles, postpartum depletion, and hormone chaos, Lauren took her passion for data and turned it inward—using functional lab testing, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine to reclaim her health. Now, she helps other women do the same.

Her work focuses on identifying the real reasons behind fatigue, fertility struggles, gut issues, and hormonal symptoms using a personalized, data-driven approach. When she’s not coaching clients or interpreting test results, you’ll find her chasing her two kids, cooking something protein-heavy, or at a yoga class.

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Topics discussed in today’s episode:

Early use of hormonal contraceptives for mood regulation as a teen.
The intersection of gut health and hormonal balance.
Transitioning off birth control and post-pill fertility challenges.
Navigating early miscarriage and chemical pregnancies.
The power of cycle charting in identifying ovulation and optimizing fertility.
Misdiagnosis and misunderstanding of PCOS and how charting provides clarity.
Using the menstrual cycle as a diagnostic tool before jumping to lab testing.
How cycle charting prompted a Lyme diagnosis and deeper healing.
Simplifying wellness protocols to reduce overwhelm and increase success.

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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

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Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM)

This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women’s health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you’ve been waiting for. Click here to apply now!