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
72: Apps Part 2: What to Use Instead of Ovulation Prediction Apps
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If cycle-tracking apps can’t accurately tell you when you ovulate, what should you be using instead?
In this follow-up episode of FERN Rising, Dr. Ashley Burton explains how to track fertility in a way that is grounded in real physiology — not calendar predictions or algorithms. This episode walks through what makes a fertility app useful, why observation matters more than prediction, and how tools like Read Your Body are designed to support true fertility awareness charting rather than guess ovulation dates.
You’ll learn why every cycle is a stand-alone cycle, which fertility biomarkers actually matter, and how tracking basal body temperature, cervical mucus, and cervical position provides far more accurate insight into ovulation, cycle health, and fertility than calendar-based apps. Dr. Burton also explains why learning to chart with a FAMM-certified practitioner is essential — especially when fertility awareness is used as a reliable method of contraception.
This episode is for women who want to understand their cycles deeply, make informed decisions about conception or contraception, and move from passive tracking to confident, evidence-based fertility awareness.
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.