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.
Episodes
58 episodes
58: * FERN Rising* Week 13, Baby Clothes, Big Energy Shifts & Real Clinic Conversations
This episode marks a powerful turning point - personally, professionally, and physically. Welcome to the first official episode of the FERN Rising Podcast, formerly The Dr. Ashley Burton Podcast.In this Week 13 pregnancy update...
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Episode 58
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33:54
57: Week 12 Pregnancy Update - Food Cravings, Feeling Sick, Blood Tests, the Placenta Takes Over & BIG Wins
Welcome to my Week 12 pregnancy update and wow… what a transition point this has been. In this episode, I’m sharing honestly about what the last few weeks have really looked like behind the scenes ; from food aversions and comfort meals,...
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Episode 57
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33:17
56: The Top Functional Lab Tests to Run Before You Try to Conceive with Nora DeBora
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Nora DeBora - preconception health coach, fertility educator, and host of The Ultimate Pregnancy Prep Podcast - to break down the exact functional lab tests every couple s...
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Episode 56
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1:15:19
55: Week 10 Update - The Bland Food Era + Big Dreams Brewing
In this Week 10 pregnancy update, I’m sharing the very real shift into the “eat only bland foods and sleep every chance you get” phase. We talk about:Why I’m choosing walking over resistance training right now
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Episode 55
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21:38
54: Food Aversions, Fatigue & Finding New Boundaries - Week 9 Update
Welcome to Episode 54! This week I’m sharing my brutally honest 9-week pregnancy update - and if you’re also in the trenches right now, you’re going to feel so seen.I dive into:The level of exhaustion I...
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Episode 54
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15:58
53: From Silence to Science - Navigating Pregnancy Loss with Grace Parce
In this deeply compassionate and science-driven conversation, I sit down with fertility and hormone specialist Grace Parce of OvaFreak (https://www.ovafreak.com/) and her Instagram community @ovafreak (
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Episode 53
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1:20:08
52: Pregnancy Update + Baby’s Development Week by Week
In this episode, Dr. Ashley Burton shares a personal pregnancy update and walks you through how an embryo develops into a fetus - week by week. Learn what’s happening in each stage of gestation, how your body supports that growth, and the nutri...
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Episode 52
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30:57
51: Rebrand- The Story Behind FERN
In this mini-episode, Dr. Ashley Burton shares the heart and meaning behind her rebrand - FERN Rising: Fertility Education Rooted in Nutrition. Discover how this evolution reflects growth, resilience, and the quiet transformation...
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Episode 51
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9:38
50: Iodine: The Unsung Hero of Thyroid, Fertility & Pregnancy
Iodine is one of the most powerful and most overlooked micronutrients in women’s health. It fuels thyroid hormone production, supports fertility, and plays a critical role in fetal brain development.In this episode, we break down the key...
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Episode 50
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19:44
49: The Conception Roller Coaster
This episode is a little different - more personal, more real.I’m taking you behind the curtain of early pregnancy - week 4 - and sharing the raw, honest emotions that come with this season. The highs. The fears. The excitement. T...
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Episode 49
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21:49
48: Missing Periods - Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) Deep Dive
In this episode, Dr. Ashley Burton takes a deep dive into Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), a condition that often develops from the combination of overtraining and underfueling. We’ll explore why energy balance is crucial for restori...
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Episode 48
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40:04
47: Understanding DEXA Scans, Bone Health, and How Nutrition & Exercise Play a Role
In this episode, we’re diving into the world of DEXA scans; what they are, how to read them, and why they’re such a powerful tool for understanding your bone health, body composition, and long-term wellness.You’ll learn:
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Episode 47
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12:37
46: Raw Motherhood: My Sister’s Birth Story & First Weeks with Baby
In this very special episode, I sit down with my sister as she shares the story of her recent pregnancy, birth, and the tender first weeks of motherhood. With her newborn baby in the room, you’ll hear the raw, unfiltered reality of what it’s li...
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Episode 46
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28:32
45: The Shettles Method: Can You Choose the Sex of Your Baby?
Have you ever wondered if the timing of intercourse could influence whether you conceive a boy or a girl? In this episode, I break down the fascinating Shettles Method, based on Dr. Landrum Shettles’ book How to Choose the Sex of Y...
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Episode 45
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29:28
44: From Fertilization to Early Pregnancy: How Hormones, Cholesterol, and Body Fat Shape Fertility
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating physiology and biochemistry that unfold after fertilization — and why healthy body fat levels are essential for fertility. You’ll learn how adipose tissue isn’t just “extra weight,” but a hormonally...
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Episode 44
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24:31
43: Can You Build Muscle During Pregnancy?
Many women (including myself) wonder if pregnancy is a secret muscle-building window — after all, hormones are high, appetite is up, and the body is in an “anabolic” state. But here’s the twist: that anabolic drive isn’t aimed at your biceps or...
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Episode 43
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22:04
42:Growth Happens Here - The Power of Struggle and Change
I open up about the struggles I’m going through — and growing through — as I navigate big changes in my life: business, family, friendships, and finances. It’s not always easy, but I believe these challenges are the fuel for r...
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Episode 42
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31:58
41: Hiking the Alps & Chasing Ovulation: How Travel Delayed My Cycle
In this episode, I’m recapping our recent trip to Europe — the sights, the food, and the unexpected impact on my cycle. I share how a big change in routine, time zones, and travel stress delayed my ovulation (still waiting at day...
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Episode 41
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27:21
40: Derrek and I Answer "Questions every conscious couple should ask before having a baby"
In this episode, Derrek and I sit down to answer some “Conscious Parenting” questions I found on Instagram, originally shared by a doula and midwife assistant. It turned into such a fun and thoughtful conversation! As we prepare to start a fami...
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39: The Fitness Fix: Healing My Hormones & Ovulating Earlier Than Ever!
In this episode, I open up about a major fitness revelation—how I turned something healing into something harmful by overdoing it. I share my personal journey as someone navigating the Hypothalamic Amenorrhea spectrum, including the key shifts ...
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Episode 39
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24:44
38: Osteoarthritis: Part Two - Diet
In this episode, I dive into a diet for arthritis and discuss the phyiosology of metabolism, insulin resistance, and weight gain and weight loss. Previous episode: Osteoarthritis: Part One https://open.spotify.com/episod...
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Episode 38
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45:25
37: Ozempic - Weight loss from fat vs lean mass?
In this episode, I dive into a research article that was quoted in a popular podcast and get to the bottom of their quote: "40% of weight loss on Ozempic is from lean tissue". I discuss the papers limitations, the studies they included and the ...
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Episode 37
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40:04
36: Chart Review and Period Pain Protocol
In this episode, I review my most recent menstrual cycle chart and share my wins and challenges. I discuss short luteal phases, supplements to help boost progesterone and reduce painful periods, as well as making sure you are eating enough over...
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Episode 36
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27:52
35: Setting Goals, Self Love and Informed Consent
This episode is a little everywhere... I have had a lot on my mind recently and have needed to sit back and evaluate where I was putting my energy and if that energy output was helping me reach my goals. I talk about setting new...
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Episode 35
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40:25