The Hippie Martha Hormone Hour

At 35, I thought my body was breaking.Irregular cycles, low energy, hormone symptoms—it felt like everything was pointing to perimenopause. But what I discovered changed not only my health… but the entire way I understand the body.In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey—from confusion and mislabeling to clarity through cycle tracking and root-cause healing.In this episode, we cover:The symptoms that made me think I was in perimenopauseWhat was actually going on (thyroid, gut, blood sugar, burnout + more)How birth control impacted my cycle and hormonesWhat fertility awareness and cycle charting revealedWhy testing without context can lead to more confusionThe exact shifts I made to support my bodyWhat it really means to heal vs. “fix” hormonesResources & Support:Want to understand your cycle and symptoms on a deeper level?✨ 3-Month 1:1 Mentorship✨ Personalized support for hormone health, cycle tracking, and root-cause healingNext Episode:In Part 3, we’re diving into HRT, birth control, and how to actually make informed decisions about your care.As always thank you so much for listening. Be sure to check out Ashley's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thehippiemartha⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and to work with Ashley head over to her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thehippiemartha.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have a topic you want to learn about? Leave a comment or send a message to Ashley.*Remember this is NOT medical advise just sound wisdom.

You’re in your 30s or 40s, something feels off… and suddenly the internet is telling you it’s perimenopause.But is it?In this episode, we’re breaking down what perimenopause actually is—and just as importantly, what it isn’t. Because while your symptoms are real, the label you’ve been given might not be the full picture.This is the start of a powerful series designed to help you move from confusion to clarity when it comes to your hormones, your cycle, and your body.Ashley covers:What perimenopause really is (in simple, clear terms)Why symptoms are often mislabeled as “just hormones”The difference between perimenopause, menopause, and primary ovarian insufficiencyCommon root causes that can mimic perimenopauseWhy one hormone test doesn’t give you the full pictureHow to begin understanding your body through patterns—not guessesA powerful mindset shift: from “what’s wrong with me?” to “what is my body asking for?”Your body isn’t broken—and perimenopause isn’t something to fear. It’s something to understand.Resources & Support: Philosophy shared Jane Hardwicke Collins https://janehardwickecollings.com/honouring-rites-of-passage-in-a-womans-life/If you’re ready to stop guessing and start understanding your body, I offer:✨ 3-Month 1:1 Hormone Restoration Mentorship (limited spots available)✨ A la carte care from pre-recorded workshops to one off consults.Reach out to learn more @ ⁠www.thehippiemartha.com⁠Next Episode:In Part 2, I’m sharing my personal story—what I thought was hormone chaos, what was actually going on, and what changed everything.As always thank you so much for listening. Be sure to check out Ashley's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thehippiemartha⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and to work with Ashley head over to her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thehippiemartha.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have a topic you want to learn about? Leave a comment or send a message to Ashley.*Remember this is NOT medical advise just sound wisdom.

*Trigger warnings include obstetric violence, PTSD, birth trauma, and injuries.In today’s episode, we’re diving into an important and often overlooked conversation around birth, obstetric violence, and women’s autonomy in the delivery room.As a former labor and delivery nurse and birth assistant with over 11 years of experience, I’m sharing what I’ve witnessed inside both hospital births and physiological, hands-off births—and why this matters for your experience.In this episode, we cover:What obstetric violence is and how it shows up during childbirthThe difference between medicalized birth vs. physiological birthHow non-consented care and unnecessary interventions impact womenWhy “healthy mom, healthy baby” is not the full pictureThe link between birth experiences and postpartum depression, trauma, and PTSDHow to advocate for yourself during labor and deliveryQuestions to ask your provider to support a more natural, hands-off birthWhether you’re currently pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or simply want to better understand your body and your options—this episode will help you feel more informed, confident, and empowered.✨ Book a FREE discovery call through my website.Because this work doesn’t start in labor—it starts with education.Links to resources shared on this show:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2776520/ https://internationalmidwives.org/resources/obstetric-violence-and-mistreatment-and-violence-against-women-in-reproductive-health-services/My resource libraryAs always thank you so much for listening. Be sure to check out Ashley's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@thehippiemartha⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ and to work with Ashley head over to her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thehippiemartha.com⁠⁠⁠ Have a topic you want to learn about? Leave a comment or send a message to Ashley.*Remember this is NOT medical advise just sound wisdom.

**Trigger warning we talk about disordered eating, anorexia, and orthorexia. If these topics are triggering for you please take care and skip this episode.In this follow-up episode of The Hippie Martha Hormone Hour, Ashley sits down again with Kenzie Jo from @kenziejofitness for a deeper conversation about nutrition, blood sugar, and understanding the female cycle.This episode moves beyond fitness culture and into the everyday foundations of hormone health — how we fuel our bodies, regulate blood sugar, and build a relationship with food that supports ovulation and overall wellbeing.In This Episode We DiscussWhy protein and fiber are foundational for hormone healthBlood sugar regulation and its impact on ovulation and PMSFood fear, diet culture, disordered eating, and nervous system stressViewing food as nutrients and information for the bodyBirth control vs. a true ovulatory cycleWhy ovulation is a vital sign for overall healthSympto-thermal vs. sympto-hormonal fertility awareness methodsA deeper look at the phases of the female cycleIf you’re ready to understand your cycle, reconnect with your body, start moving more, or learn fertility awareness in a sustainable way, private consults and charting support is available.Be sure to give Kenzie Jo a follow on IG ⁠@kenziejofitness⁠or connect with her @ ⁠www.hellokenziejo.com⁠As always thank you so much for listening. Be sure to check out Ashley's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@thehippiemartha⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ and to work with Ashley head over to her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thehippiemartha.com⁠⁠ Have a topic you want to learn about? Leave a comment or send a message to Ashley.*Remember this is NOT medical advise just sound wisdom.

Struggling with hormonal migraines? In this episode of The Hippie Martha Hormone Hour, Ashley Goodwin, RN, FAE and Morganne Skinner RN and FEMM fertility awareness educator explore the root causes of migraines in women, including estrogen fluctuations, histamine intolerance, gut health, liver detox pathways, and nervous system dysregulation.Ashley and Morganne share their personal stories of migraines and how they drastically reduced their occurrences. You’ll learn about the migraine bucket concept, menstrual migraines, perimenopause shifts, natural migraine remedies, and in-the-moment support beyond triptans and beta blockers.If You’re Experiencing:Migraines around ovulation or before your periodAura, light sensitivity, or nausea with headachesHigh stress and poor sleepDigestive issues or histamine reactionsWorsening migraines in perimenopauseThis conversation will help you connect the dots.If you’re ready to understand migraines through a whole-body lens — this episode is for you.You can find Morganne on IG ⁠@fertilitydefined⁠ or her website at ⁠www.fertilitydefined.com⁠ You can listen to our last episode together on Endometriosis here.As always thank you so much for listening. For more happenings and bits of education be sure to check out my Instagram⁠ ⁠@thehippiemartha⁠⁠  or head over to my website at ⁠⁠www.thehippiemartha.com to work with me privately.*Reminder: This podcast is not medical advice—just sound wisdom and education to help you ask better questions and know your body.

In this episode of The Hippie Martha Hormone Hour, Ashley sits down with integrative Physician Assistant and health coach Danielle Kepics, PA, who helps high-functioning, Type A women move beyond band-aid solutions and build lasting, root-cause health.With over a decade of clinical experience and advanced training in counseling psychology, fertility awareness, nutrition, and fitness, Danielle blends physiology, psychology, and lifestyle medicine in a way that actually works—plus a little added spiciness this show hasn’t seen before 🌶️.Ashley and Danielle dive into the powerful connection between gut health and hormones, why perfectionism often shows up as physical symptoms, and how supporting the body metabolically first can transform cycle health. They also talk about using menstrual charting as a clinical tool, honest thoughts on BHRT, egg quality, and what real self-advocacy looks like for women in midlife.If you’ve ever been told “everything looks normal” while your body is clearly saying otherwise—this conversation is for you. Cycle check-in and listening to the body The gut–hormone connection: SIBO, dysbiosis & estrogen detox Perfectionism, nervous system stress & chronic symptoms Free + accessible ways to support gut health What “metabolic support first” really means Charting as a powerful clinical tool Honest conversation about BHRT Egg quality and long-term cycle vitality How to advocate for yourself in midlife careOur Guests Websites:• www.empoweredmindbody.co• www.unconventionalcollaborative.comInstagram:• @danielle.kepics• @empowered.mind.body• @empowered.medicine• @unconventional.collaborativeMetabolic Audit Quiz:https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/preview/6971446cdf848c61724bd9e6Thanks for listening to The Hippie Martha Hormone Hour!Follow on Instagram → @thehippiemarthaWork with Ashley → www.thehippiemartha.comReminder: This podcast is not medical advice—just sound wisdom and education to help you ask better questions and know your body.

In this episode of The Hippie Martha Hormone Hour, I’m joined by Kenzie Jo— a fitness instructor, health coach, and FEMM Fertility Awareness Educator known for her grounded, “cavewoman” approach to movement and hormone health.We talk about why traditional New Year’s resolutions often fail, how to create sustainable exercise habits for cyclical bodies, and what it really means to move in a way that supports your menstrual cycle instead of fighting it. Kenzie Jo shares her thoughts on cycle-aware workouts, overtraining and its impact on the menstrual cycle, daily micro-habits that actually matter, and how to approach strength training if you’re hypermobile or injury-prone.This conversation is for anyone feeling burned out by fitness culture, healing their relationship with movement, or looking for simple, supportive ways to care for their hormones through movement, food, and lifestyle.Why New Year’s resolutions don’t work for cyclical bodiesSustainable movement vs. all-or-nothing fitnessCycle syncing workouts: helpful or harmful?Daily micro-habits to support hormonesOver-exercising & menstrual cycle disruptionSupporting your cycle with food & lifestyleStrength training for hypermobility & joint stabilityBeginner-friendly movement for people who hate the gymIf you’re ready to understand your cycle, reconnect with your body, start moving more, or learn fertility awareness in a sustainable way, private consults and charting support is available.Be sure to give Kenzie Jo a follow on IG @kenziejofitnessor connect with her @ www.hellokenziejo.comAs always thank you so much for listening. Be sure to check out my Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thehippiemartha⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ and to work with Ashley head over to her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thehippiemartha.com⁠*Remember this is NOT medical advise just sound wisdom.

In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey with histamine intolerance and how cycle charting helped me connect the dots between migraines, PMDD-like symptoms, endometriosis, gut issues, and hormone shifts leading into perimenopause.We talk about:• What histamines are and how they show up in the body• Why symptoms often flare before your period or in the follicular phase• The link between histamines, PMDD, endometriosis, and perimenopause• Why many women feel “allergic” to their own hormones• How tracking your cycle can reveal powerful patternsIf you’ve been dealing with headaches, anxiety, heavy or painful periods, GI symptoms, or mid-cycle flares and feel like no one has connected the dots for you, this episode is for you.✨ If you want to learn how to support a histamine-intolerant body through cycle awareness, nutrition, and lifestyle shifts, I’d love to help. Book a private consult through the link below.As always thank you so much for listening. Be sure to check out my Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thehippiemartha⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/thehippiemartha) ⁠ and to work with Ashley head over to her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thehippiemartha.com*Not medical advise just sound wisdom.

Blood sugar balance is one of the most overlooked foundations of hormone health — and during winter and the holiday season, it can quietly drive anxiety, fatigue, PMS, mood swings, and irregular cycles.In this episode of The Hippie Martha Hormone Hour, we’re diving into how blood sugar impacts your hormones, stress response, and menstrual cycle, and why unstable blood sugar can increase cortisol, disrupt progesterone, and make hormonal symptoms feel louder during and after the holidays.You’ll learn how blood sugar needs shift across the menstrual cycle, what balanced meals actually look like in real life, and how simple tools like post-meal walks can reduce blood sugar spikes and support metabolic and hormonal health. This episode also explores the connection between blood sugar, insulin, cortisol, and liver function — and why food is one of the most powerful forms of nervous system support.This conversation is for anyone navigating PMS, perimenopause, cycle irregularity, emotional overwhelm, or holiday stress — and who wants a gentle, realistic approach to hormone balance without dieting or restriction.Press play, grab your tea, and let’s support your hormones through the season.As always thank you so much for listening. Be sure to check out my Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thehippiemartha⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and to work with Ashley head over to her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thehippiemartha.com*Not medical advise just sound wisdom.

What if it's not just your hormones that are the problem… what if your body just doesn’t feel safe?In this episode of The Hippie Martha Hormone Hour, Ashley sits down with somatic movement therapist Angie, a Registered Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist, Certified Movement Analyst, and Dynamic Embodiment Practitioner with over thirty years of experience working with the nervous system through the body — not just the mind.Backed by neuroscience and grounded in hope, Angie helps people unwind tension “stored” in the tissues, repattern developmental movement, and rewire sensory processing. She specializes in birth and developmental trauma and how early imprints shape the nervous system, stress hormones, and even reproductive health later in life.Together, we explore:✨ Why hormones can’t rebalance in a body stuck in survival mode✨ How fight/flight and freeze impact menstrual cycles, fertility, and mood✨ What “safety in the body” actually feels like✨ How numbness, shutdown, and overwhelm are forms of protection✨ Simple somatic practices that build safety, regulation, and body trustIf you’ve tried lifestyle changes, supplements, mindset work, or “calming techniques” and still feel dysregulated or hormonally stuck, this conversation opens a completely new door into healing.Want to try the practices we discussed today? Angie created a free download on:Yield, Push, Reach, Pull developmental movement patternsTools for “in the heat of the moment” regulation👉 Email Angie to request your free copy: [email protected]🔹 Connect with AngieWebsite: bodyredeemed.comEmail: [email protected]📎 Show NotesFind a practitioner near your at www.ismeta.orgTeacher of Angie’s birth trauma training: www.anniebrook.comAs always thank you so much for listening. For more happenings and bits of education or to work with Ashley, be sure to check out my Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@thehippiemartha⁠⁠⁠⁠  or head over to my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thehippiemartha.com

Do you spot before your period? Feel unhinged the week before you bleed? Or crash emotionally every month like clockwork? You might be dealing with Luteal Phase Deficiency — a progesterone imbalance that affects fertility, mood, metabolism, and early miscarriage risk. In this episode, I break down the 5 most common causes and how your cycle chart can show exactly which one applies to you.As always thank you so much for listening. For more happenings and bits of education or to work with Ashley, be sure to check out my Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠@thehippiemartha⁠⁠⁠  or head over to my website at ⁠⁠⁠www.thehippiemartha.com*Please note there is a trigger warning of miscarriage and early loss

TRIGGER WARNING:This episode contains detailed discussion of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. If today isn’t the right day to hear that, please honor your heart and return when you’re ready. This space will be waiting for you.In this episode, Ashley takes a compassionate but clear look at what miscarriage actually is — beyond the dismissive phrase “just bad luck.”She walks through:The different types of miscarriage and how they presentWhat to expect physically and emotionallyOptions for care and recovery — whether you’re currently experiencing a loss or navigating one in hindsightIf you’re seeking understanding, language, or simply validation for your experience, this episode will meet you where you are.✨ Part 3 is coming soon — a full deep dive into progesterone, the luteal phase, and how to prepare your body for healthier outcomes moving forward.As always thank you so much for listening. For more happenings and bits of education or to work with Ashley, be sure to check out my Instagram⁠ ⁠@thehippiemartha⁠⁠  or head over to my website at ⁠⁠www.thehippiemartha.com

Before we begin, I want to gently offer a trigger warning: this episode contains personal stories of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. If today isn’t the right day to listen, please honor that. This conversation will be here whenever you’re ready.In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Ashley opens her heart and shares the story of losing her baby at 15 weeks — from the early signs she brushed off, to the moment everything shifted in the middle of a hospital shift, to the long road of grief that followed.This episode is for every woman who has carried quiet heartbreak, been told to “move on,” or walked through loss without answers. You are not alone. And there are ways to better understand your body, support your hormones, and protect future fertility.Follow Ashley on Instagram @thehippiemartha or learn more about working together at www.thehippiemartha.com.Thank you for being here. If this episode speaks to you, please reach out — you’re part of this community now.

Perimenopause isn’t the end — it’s a powerful beginning. In this episode, Ashley and Erin share how The Midlife Mavens Circle was born —a space where women can gather in person to learn, create, and connect through this season of change. Together they talk about how art can be therapeutic, identity and hormone shifts through midlife, and the beauty of finding community during this season of life. ✨ If you’re local to the Grand Rapids area and looking for a space to just be, connect or reserve your spot here for the Midlife Mavens Circle.To learn more about Erin you can give her a follow on IG @erinreinholtzart or connect with her via her website at www.erinreinholtzart.comAs always, thank you so much for listening. For more happenings and bits of education be sure to check out my Instagram ⁠@thehippiemartha ⁠  or head over to my website at ⁠www.thehippiemartha.com

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, yet many wait years—sometimes over a decade—for a diagnosis. In this episode of The Hippie Martha Hormone Hour, I sit down with RN and FEMM fertility awareness educator Morganne Skinner to talk about her personal journey with endo, how it took 15 years to be diagnosed, and what she’s learned along the way.We dive into:Why endometriosis is so often dismissed and overlookedHow fertility awareness charting can reveal red flags and empower women in their careMorganne’s favorite herbal allies for symptom supportPractical steps to take after receiving a diagnosisListener Q&A on finding the right doctor, menopause myths, and resources for learning moreWhether you’re living with endo, suspect you may have it, or just want to better understand your cycle, this episode is full of wisdom and encouragement.Endo resources talked about in the show:Excision doctor or endo providers-icarebetter.comBook-Finding Peace with a Devastating Disease: Reflections on Endometriosis by Amy CorfeliYou can find Morganne on IG @fertilitydefined or her website at www.fertilitydefined.com She also has a FREE Guide to Endo you can check out as well!As always thank you so much for listening. For more happenings and bits of education be sure to check out my Instagram ⁠@thehippiemartha⁠  or head over to my website at ⁠www.thehippiemartha.com

In this episode of The Hippie Martha Hormone Hour, Ashley unpacks what “hormone balance” really means—and why ovulation is the true star of the show. Instead of chasing perfect balance, we’ll dive into the everyday disruptors that can throw your cycle off, from stress and sleep to endocrine disruptors, blood sugar swings, gut health, and thyroid issues.Ashley also shares a powerful story about a popular influencer who decided she didn’t need her menstrual cycle anymore—a common but heartbreaking mindset that reflects just how disconnected many of us feel from our bodies. Together, we’ll reframe the menstrual cycle as more than fertility—it’s a vital sign of whole-body health.By the end of this episode, you’ll feel empowered with practical, doable steps to support your hormones, protect ovulation, and reconnect with the wisdom of your cycle.As always thank you so much for listening. For more happenings and bits of education be sure to check out my Instagram ⁠⁠@thehippiemartha⁠⁠  or head over to my website at⁠ ⁠www.thehippiemartha.com ⁠

In this episode, I share where to start when your hormones feel “off” or out of balance. We’ll explore the natural ebbs and flows of the menstrual cycle, why ovulation is such a key piece of overall balance, and what’s really happening during life’s major hormonal transitions—puberty, postpartum, and perimenopause. I’ll also open up about my own journey into perimenopause, including the practices and mindset shifts that have helped me feel more prepared, supported, and gentle with myself during this new stage.As always thank you so much for listening. For more happenings and bits of education be sure to check out my Instagram ⁠@thehippiemartha⁠  or head over to my website at ⁠www.thehippiemartha.com

Welcome back to The Hippie Martha Hormone Hour!I’m your host, Ashley, and I’m thrilled to share this grounded and heartfelt conversation with you.Today, I’m joined by the wonderful Tamara Niedermann — a doula, community herbalist, and certified fertility awareness and reproductive health educator. Tamara brings such depth and warmth to this work, and I’ve loved getting to know her through The Well's School of Body Literacy.In this episode, we explore the intersection of fertility awareness, herbalism, and trying to conceive. We talk about the power of body literacy, gentle herbal support, and what Tamara has learned from her own learned experiences as well as the birth work and community care she provides.You can connect with Tamara on IG or TikTok @thekindredfeminine or website at www.thekindredfeminine.comAs always thank you so much for listening. For more happenings and bits of education be sure to check out my Instagram ⁠@thehippiemartha⁠ or head over to my website at ⁠www.thehippiemartha.com

In this episode, I’m joined by Valentina Thayer—fertility awareness educator, burnout coach, and advocate for deep cycle wisdom. Valentina supports teachers, healers, and empaths in moving from overwhelm to embodied alignment.Together, we explore what burnout really looks like, how it can show up in the body, and why it’s so important to slow down and reconnect with your body. We dive into the power of using the menstrual cycle as a tool for self-connection and healing, and how those around us can better support the cyclical people in their lives.This is a gentle, affirming conversation about reclaiming your rhythm and learning to trust your body again.You can connect with Valentina on Instagram @valentinathayer As always thank you so much for listening. For more happenings and bits of education be sure to check out my Instagram @thehippiemartha or head over to my website at www.thehippiemartha.com

This episode is one I wish every parent could hear — especially those of you raising teens or tweens with wombs.I’m sitting down with Hayley Niel owner of Womb Honey, a fellow fertility awareness educator and advocate for cycle wisdom and body literacy especially for the youth and she happens to be my dear friend. You can find her info below and the book recs she shared in the episode. Both Hayley and myself enjoy working with teens and have created live in person classes and workshops. So if you are in Northern Utah or West Michigan and would like to connect please reach out. Thanks for listening! Contact info:[email protected]: @wombhoneySubstack: Womb Honey Book Recommendations Mentioned: We Need to Talk About Vaginas by Dr. Allison K. Rodgers Bunk 9's Guide to Growing UpYour Moontime Magic by Maureen Theresa SmithCelebrate Your Body by Sonya Renee Taylor Your Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor Untangled by Lisa Damour 

In this episode I talk about what help can look like in the 4th trimester and how to prepare or plan for rest and success during this phase of life.I share about 40 days of rest and recommended the book The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou.You can find other resources on my website on my resource library under "postpartum" here.We will be discussing this and more in the 6 week group offering called Reconnect & Restore coming in the fall of 2025.As always thank you so much for being here I look forward to sharing more about this phase of life. For more happenings and bits of education be sure to check out my Instagram @thehippiemartha or head over to my website at www.thehippiemartha.com

After teaching an in person postpartum prep workshop many of the topics I talked about in this episode came up including being able to ask for the type of nurse you want, pain management, the Pitocin talk and so much more. Having years of experience in labor and delivery, I was able to talk on these topics that so many had no clue that they could ask for. I hope this inspires you to be an active participant in advocating for yourself and having those crucial conversations with those who are providing care for you!I love being a patient health advocate and if you are at a loss of how you can advocate for yourself with your provider, I offer private consultations to bridge this gap.As always thank you so much for being here I look forward to sharing more about this phase of life. For more happenings and bits of education be sure to check out my Instagram @thehippiemartha or head over to my website at www.thehippiemartha.com to schedule your private consultation.*This is not medical advice! Do your research, be informed, and ask questions.

What is fertility awareness? Is it just for those looking to have a baby? Is there just one? Get a little introduction into what I teach and how I address common misconceptions related to the topic.As always thank you so much for being here I look forward to sharing more about this phase of life. For more happenings and bits of education be sure to check out my Instagram @thehippiemartha or head over to my website at www.thehippiemartha.com

In this episode I cover the basics of fertility awareness and why charting your cycles is so much more than trying to get pregnant. If you would like to learn how to start charting your own cycles you can sign up for my live cycle charting course here or get the recording with a private consultation here.As always thank you so much for listening. For more happenings and bits of education be sure to check out my Instagram @thehippiemartha or head over to my website at www.thehippiemartha.com

Hey there! I’m so excited you’re here. I’m Ashley, the creator and owner of The Hippie Martha. I’m a nurse, certified fertility awareness educator, and a sexual & hormone health coach. My passion is educating others about hormones and teaching how to chart your cycles for conception, contraception, and overall health.I specialize in supporting individuals through key life transitions like puberty, postpartum, and perimenopause. With a holistic approach and a background in healthcare, I’m here to help you navigate health issues that traditional providers might just prescribe a pill for.What sets me apart is my focus on helping you tap into your own intuition and uncovering the power of your own unique cycle. I can’t wait to share the insights, experiences, and knowledge I’ve gathered over the years. I'd love to hear what you are most interested in learning about?