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Fertile Window Lab with Arianna | Menstrual Cycle Phases, Ovulation, Period Tracking, Hormone Imbalance

Fertile Window Lab with Arianna | Menstrual Cycle Phases, Ovulation, Period Tracking, Hormone Imbalance

Arianna Banuelos, FertilityCare Practitioner & Wholeness Coach 90 Episodes Sep 15, 2026

This podcast is dedicated to women who want to maximize their fertility and better understand reproductive health while maintaining emotional wellness. Host Arianna B., a FertilityCare practitioner and wholeness coach, offers guidance for those frustrated by the phrase "just relax" and feeling the pressure of a ticking biological clock. She explores unconventional approaches and provides practical knowledge and strategies to help women take charge of their fertility. Listeners learn about menstrual cycle phases, ovulation tracking, hormone balance, and simple lifestyle changes to improve their chances of conception. The show creates a compassionate space for navigating fertility challenges and embracing womanhood.

Episodes

94| Why Is the Two-Week Wait So Hard? PMS, Pregnancy Symptoms & Anxiety
94| Why Is the Two-Week Wait So Hard? PMS, Pregnancy Symptoms & Anxiety Sep 15, 2026 1035 💔Why is the two-week wait so hard? If you’re trying to get pregnant, you may know the feeling: ovulation has passed, you’re waiting to test, and suddenly every cramp, headache, mood change, or new symptom feels like it might mean something. Is it PMS? Early pregnancy? Hormonal changes? Or is anxiety making you notice everything? In this episode, we’re talking about what makes the two-week wait so
93| Are You Nourishing Your Fertility or Just Supplementing It? The Fertility Nutrition Basics: What to Eat, When to Eat & What Your Cycle Is Telling You
93| Are You Nourishing Your Fertility or Just Supplementing It? The Fertility Nutrition Basics: What to Eat, When to Eat & What Your Cycle Is Telling You Sep 8, 2026 1165 You’re willing to take the supplements. You’ll consider medication. You may even be open to procedures or surgery. But when it comes to nutrition, you might be thinking: “I’ll work on that if everything else doesn’t work.” If you’re trying to get pregnant and still looking for answers, this episode is about going back to the foundation. Fertility nutrition isn’t about another restrictive diet, cut
92| Is Your Body Giving You Fertility Clues You're Missing? 3 Metabolic Health Factors That Deserve a Closer Look
92| Is Your Body Giving You Fertility Clues You're Missing? 3 Metabolic Health Factors That Deserve a Closer Look Sep 1, 2026 1290 You probably think of metabolism as fast or slow, something that determines how easily you gain or lose weight. But when you're trying to get pregnant, metabolic health is about so much more than the number on the scale. And if you've been tracking your menstrual cycle, watching for ovulation symptoms, timing your fertile window, and still wondering why you're not pregnant, there may be clues your
91| 3 Gut Health Clues I Kept Seeing in Women Trying to Get Pregnant (And Why I Started Asking Different Questions)
91| 3 Gut Health Clues I Kept Seeing in Women Trying to Get Pregnant (And Why I Started Asking Different Questions) Aug 25, 2026 1212 If you’re trying to get pregnant and you’ve been wondering, “What am I missing?”, you may be looking at fertility too narrowly. Over the years of helping women understand and chart their fertility, I kept hearing the same things: constipation, bloating, hair shedding, difficulty losing weight, skin changes, insulin resistance, and PCOS. These symptoms weren’t always why women came to me, but they
90| You Don't Have an Ovulation Problem... It Could Be an Inflammation Problem
90| You Don't Have an Ovulation Problem... It Could Be an Inflammation Problem Jul 29, 2026 844 Have you ever wondered why you're still not pregnant, even though you're tracking ovulation, taking supplements, and doing everything "right"? If you're trying to get pregnant naturally without IVF, this episode is for you. What if the problem isn't your ovulation... What if it's the environment in which your ovulation is happening? In this episode of Fertile Window Lab, we're diving into the ofte
89| What It Really Takes to Have Healthy Ovulation And  Why It Begins Long Before Your Fertile Window
89| What It Really Takes to Have Healthy Ovulation And Why It Begins Long Before Your Fertile Window Jul 23, 2026 1053 If you've been trying to conceive, it's easy to believe the most important day of your cycle is the day you ovulate. But what if the real story begins weeks before that? In this episode,, we're pulling back the curtain on the hidden work your body does before an egg is ever released, and why understanding this process could completely change the way you think about fertility. You'll discover why h
88| Heart-Shaped Uterus: What It Means for Fertility, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage
88| Heart-Shaped Uterus: What It Means for Fertility, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage Jul 15, 2026 1049 Have you ever wondered, "Heart-shaped uterus: Is this why I'm not getting pregnant?" If you've recently been diagnosed with a heart-shaped uterus, or you've heard terms like bicornuate uterus, septate uterus, arcuate uterus, tilted uterus, or even the cultural phrase "matriz caída," this episode will help you understand what those diagnoses really mean—and what they don't. In this episode, I exp
87| Every Letrozole Prescription Should Answer a Question, Not Replace One... 3 Questions Every Woman Deserves Answered Before, During & After a Medicated Cycle
87| Every Letrozole Prescription Should Answer a Question, Not Replace One... 3 Questions Every Woman Deserves Answered Before, During & After a Medicated Cycle Jul 8, 2026 730 Have you been prescribed Letrozole or Clomid and found yourself wondering, "Now what?" Maybe you've completed one, two, or even three medicated cycles only to be left with more questions than answers. If you've ever experienced bloating, mood changes, painful ovulation, or simply felt like you were following instructions without really understanding what your body was doing, this episode is for yo
86| Trying to Get Pregnant But Never See Egg-White Cervical Mucus? What Your Body May Be Telling You
86| Trying to Get Pregnant But Never See Egg-White Cervical Mucus? What Your Body May Be Telling You Jun 30, 2026 756 Trying to Get Pregnant But Never See Egg-White Cervical Mucus? You're not alone, and it doesn't automatically mean you can't get pregnant. In this episode, we're talking about one of the most misunderstood fertility signs: cervical mucus. What if you've been trying to conceive naturally but never notice the "egg-white cervical mucus" everyone tells you to look for? Does it mean you're infertile? I
85 | Sperm Can Live 5 Days... But Only If This Happens First
85 | Sperm Can Live 5 Days... But Only If This Happens First Jun 23, 2026 737 Most women have heard that sperm can survive for up to five days inside the female reproductive tract. But is that actually true? The answer may surprise you. In this episode of Fertile Window Lab, we're unpacking the truth about sperm survival, cervical mucus, ovulation, and why one of the most important fertility signs is often misunderstood or completely overlooked. You'll learn why sperm survi
84| Are You Missing Your Most Fertile Days? The Difference Between Ovulation and Your Fertile Window
84| Are You Missing Your Most Fertile Days? The Difference Between Ovulation and Your Fertile Window Jun 17, 2026 957 Are you missing your most fertile days? If you're trying to get pregnant, you've probably been told to focus on ovulation day. But what if ovulation and your fertile window aren't the same thing? In this episode, we're unpacking one of the most misunderstood concepts in fertility awareness: the difference between ovulation, hormones, and the fertile window. You'll learn why chasing the perfect ovu
83| Trying to Conceive? Your Thyroid May Be Part of the Story
83| Trying to Conceive? Your Thyroid May Be Part of the Story Jun 9, 2026 840 Trying to conceive while feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, inflamed, anxious, or like something in your body just feels “off”? After years of working with women struggling with fertility, I’ve noticed a pattern I can no longer ignore: So many are already on thyroid medication… yet still dealing with hormonal imbalance, irregular cycles, low progesterone, spotting, miscarriage, ovulation issues, or u

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