Ask Lively

About Ask Lively

From your first period to post-menopause, Ask Lively brings you clear, science-backed conversations with leading experts on hormones, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, mental health, nutrition, and more. Each episode is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to understand your body and thrive. Created by Lively app, trusted by millions of women to live in sync with their bodies. https://livelycycle.com/ http://instagram.com/livelycycle/ https://apps.apple.com/US/app/id6447674634 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.lively_app

Publisher

Lively: #1 Cycle Syncing, Period Tracker App

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Sept 2025

Latest episode

21 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Sept 2026

   How to Exercise in Sync With Your Cycle (and Why Most Fitness Advice Gets It Wrong)

   How to Exercise in Sync With Your Cycle (and Why Most Fitness Advice Gets It Wrong) What if getting more from your workouts isn’t always about pushing harder, but about paying closer attention to your body? Your energy, motivation, symptoms, and recovery can feel different throughout your cycle. Yet most fitness advice rarely takes those changes into account. We’re often given the same message: follow the plan, stay consistent, and push through. But what happens when your body is asking for something different? In this episode of Ask Lively, host Nathalia Levterova sits down with Aviva Method instructors Zsofia and Marta, founders of The Fertility Class™️, to talk about a more flexible approach to movement throughout the menstrual cycle. Together, they explore what it can look like to work with your body instead of following the exact same routine every day. From strength training and cardio to walking, mobility, and restorative movement, this conversation is about learning to notice your own patterns and letting those patterns inform how you move. In this episode, you’ll learn: •⁠ ⁠Why the same workout can feel completely different from one week to the next •⁠ ⁠How your energy, symptoms, and recovery may change throughout your cycle •⁠ ⁠How to think about strength training, cardio, walking, mobility, and restorative movement •⁠ ⁠Why a gentler workout isn’t necessarily a less valuable workout •⁠ ⁠How movement can fit into different fertility and wellness journeys •⁠ ⁠Why paying attention to your own patterns may be more useful than following rigid cycle syncing rules You don’t need to force your body into the same routine every day to be consistent. Sometimes consistency can also mean paying attention, adapting, and choosing the kind of movement that feels right for you that day. So before your next workout, try asking yourself one simple question: What does my body need today? Resources & Links Try the Lively App for Free: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lively-period-tracker-cycle/id6447674634 Lively Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livelycycle Learn more about Lively: https://livelycycle.com/ The Fertility Class™️: https://thefertilityclass.com The Fertility Class™️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefertilityclass/ Connect with Zsofia & Marta: Explore their movement programs and resources through The Fertility Class™️. Stay connected with Ask Lively. Subscribe, follow, and leave us a review for more conversations about women’s health, hormones, fertility, and understanding your cycle.

2. 

   6 Sept 2026

   Pelvic Health, Hormones & the Power of Self-Advocacy

   Pelvic Health, Hormones & the Power of Self-Advocacy We’re often told that period pain, pelvic discomfort, and hormonal symptoms are just part of being a woman. But what happens when “normal” doesn’t actually feel normal? Dr. Nikki Berner knows this question from both sides of the exam room. She’s a pelvic health physical therapist and founder of The Fem Method Pelvic Health, but she’s also navigated endometriosis, excision surgery, IVF, and cancer herself. In this episode of Ask Lively, Nikki and Nathalia get into the things women are too often expected to live with quietly. They talk about learning the patterns of your body, recognizing when something feels off, and finding the confidence to keep asking questions when you’re not getting answers. They also explore how cycle and symptom tracking can give you a clearer picture of what’s happening in your body, what Nikki’s own diagnoses taught her that PT school never could, and why being an informed patient doesn’t mean questioning every doctor. It means knowing that your experience belongs in the conversation too. In This Episode, We Talk About: •⁠ ⁠Why common symptoms aren’t always symptoms you should ignore •⁠ ⁠What Nikki’s experience with endometriosis, IVF, and cancer taught her about women’s healthcare •⁠ ⁠How your cycle can reveal patterns you might otherwise miss •⁠ ⁠What to do when you know something feels wrong but aren’t getting answers •⁠ ⁠Why self advocacy matters and what it can actually look like in the doctor’s office You know your body better than anyone else. This conversation is a reminder to listen to it, stay curious, and never be afraid to ask one more question. Find Dr. Nikki Learn more about Dr. Nikki Berner and her work with The Fem Method Pelvic Health. thefemmethod.com Keep Learning With Lively Ready to get more connected to your body? Download the Lively Cycle App and start tracking your cycle so you can better understand your hormones, symptoms, and patterns.

3. 

   23 Aug 2026

   The Holistic Pregnancy Guide: Supplements, Science, and What Actually Works

   The Holistic Pregnancy Guide: Supplements, Science, and What Actually Works Staring at dozens of prenatal bottles and trying to figure out what your body actually needs? Between viral TikTok advice and labels promising miracles, the supplement aisle feels like a total minefield. In this episode of Ask Lively, Nathalia sits down with Dr. Mary Ella Wood, Medical Director at Northwestern Medicine’s Osher Center, to separate real reproductive science from clever marketing. We are stripping away the guesswork so you can nourish your pregnancy with complete clarity. In this episode, we cover: 5 non-negotiables to look for on any prenatal label Folic acid vs. methylfolate: what the evidence actually says How to spot heavy metals and verify third-party testing Extra supplements worth your money (and the ones to skip) Clinical remedies for nausea, heartburn, fatigue, and insomnia Smart ways to blend holistic care with your regular doctor visits Meet Dr. Mary Ella Wood Dr. Mary Ella Wood is a triple board certified integrative medicine physician and Medical Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern Medicine. With extensive training in general surgery, family medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and integrative care, she seamlessly bridges the gap between conventional medicine and evidence-based holistic health. Her clinical practice focuses on whole-person care across every stage of a woman's life, specializing in fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, hormone balance, gut health, and stress physiology. She is also the host of The Trip Lab, a podcast exploring integrative health, psychedelic science, and the future of medicine. Find Dr. Mary Ella Wood 🌐 Website: drmaryellawood.com (http://drmaryellawood.com/) 🎙️ Podcast — The Trip Lab: The Trip Lab 📱 Instagram: @drmaryella A note from Lively Pregnancy is not the time to chase every wellness trend. Focus on the core fundamentals first: a nutrient-rich diet, a reliable prenatal, and continuous guidance from your doctor. Remember that more is not always better. Labeling a product "natural" does not automatically mean it is safe during pregnancy, and supplements should always be tailored to your unique body, lab results, and medical history. If this episode gave you clarity, share it with a friend who is pregnant or trying to conceive. Make sure to hit Follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss a new conversation on Ask Lively. Ready to navigate your body and pregnancy with confidence? Download the Lively app and start tracking today.

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