FERN Rising Podcast with Dr. Ashley Burton
FERN Rising is a women’s health and fertility podcast focused on hormonal balance, strength training, nutrition, and cyclical wellness, hosted by Dr. Ashley Burton. This show is the evolution of The Dr. Ashley Burton Podcast and reflects the growth of a holistic movement rooted in evidence-based care and body literacy.
Dr. Ashley Burton is a chiropractor and fertility nutrition coach who helps women restore their health naturally by supporting hormones, optimizing metabolism, and building strong, resilient bodies. Each episode explores practical strategies for improving fertility, regulating the menstrual cycle, preparing for pregnancy, supporting postpartum recovery, and creating long-term hormonal health.
Topics include fertility awareness, cycle tracking, metabolic health, prenatal and postnatal fitness, real food nutrition, stress physiology, and modern women’s health through a functional and cyclical lens. Whether you are trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or simply seeking to understand your body better, this podcast offers grounded education and actionable tools for every stage of womanhood.
FERN Rising is your space to build strength, reclaim trust in your body, and rise into your most vital season of health.
FERN Rising Podcast with Dr. Ashley Burton
67: Cervical Mucus, Temperature, and Hormones: Choosing the Right Fertility Awareness Method for Your Body
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Choosing the Right Fertility Awareness Method for Your Body
There is no one-size-fits-all fertility awareness method.
In this episode, we walk through the three main categories of fertility awareness based methods: cervical mucus–only methods, sympto-thermal methods, and sympto-hormonal methods. We break down how each method works, what fertility signs they rely on, and how cervical mucus, basal body temperature, and hormones each play a role in identifying the fertile window.
You will learn the strengths and limitations of mucus-only methods like Billings and Creighton, why sympto-thermal methods offer more confirmation and flexibility, and when hormone-based methods like Marquette or FEMM may or may not be appropriate depending on cycle patterns.
This episode is designed to help you understand which method best fits your body, your cycle, and your goals, whether you are trying to conceive, prevent pregnancy, or simply learn more about your fertility.
This episode is part of a larger educational series on fertility awareness.
Inside my Skool community, FERN Rising, you can access the full video lesson, and soon, a downloadable handout that walks through these methods side by side.
If you learn best with visual teaching and resources you can revisit, you’ll find all of that inside the community.
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or treatment plan. The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers or associated organizations.