Ep 72 Why Ovulation is More Than Just Your Fertile Window with Dr. Ellora Pollard, DC

About this episode

Cindy Tahhan interviews Dr. Ellora Pollard about the significance of ovulation beyond fertility and its implications for women's health.

The Rewire for Birth program is currently offering a Mother’s Day special. You can receive $100 OFF with code MOTHERSDAYGIFT at checkout: https://www.rewireforbirth.com In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ellora Pollard for a deeply empowering conversation about fertility, hormones, cycle awareness, and why ovulation is one of the clearest indicators of overall health. So many women move through life disconnected from the wisdom of their bodies: never taught how to identify ovulation, understand their hormonal patterns, or recognize the signs their body is constantly communicating. This conversation changes that. Ellora beautifully bridges science, functional medicine, and clinical experience to break down what is actually happening throughout the menstrual cycle — in a way that feels accessible, grounding, and incredibly empowering. Inside this episode, we explore: Why ovulation is about far more than fertility How cervical mucus can reveal hormonal balance and overall health The role progesterone plays in supporting pregnancy and nervous system regulation Why hormonal birth control is often prescribed without women fully understanding its long-term impact The connection…

People in this episode

Host: Cindy Tahhan

Guest: Dr. Ellora Pollard

Topics covered

• fertility
• hormones
• cycle awareness
• ovulation
• women's health
• functional medicine

Keywords

• ovulation
• fertility
• hormonal balance
• cycle awareness
• progesterone
• hormonal birth control
• breastfeeding
• relaxin
• menstrual cycle

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