The Spiritual and Functional Sides of Fertility with Michelle Penicook, RD, LD
In this episode of Slightly Spiritual, we sit down with Michelle Penicook, RD, LD a registered dietitian specializing in fertility and functional medicine. Michelle’s journey into this work began with her own health challenges — from endometriosis and autoimmune disease to mold toxicity and chronic Lyme. Those experiences completely transformed how she views the body, healing, and the resilience we’re capable of when we have the right tools and support.
Together, we explore the conversation around hormones and fertility- and how Michelle helps women uncover the “why” behind their fertility struggles.
We discuss:
The difference between conventional and functional fertility care — and why “normal” labs aren’t always the full picture and leave women struggling.
Birth control and how it impacts fertility and hormones
How emotional healing and mindset play as big a role as physical health in conception
What “unexplained infertility” really means (and why it’s rarely unexplained at all)
The rise in fertility challenges and what’s driving them — from stress and undernourishment to toxin exposure
How chronic conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, and autoimmunity can impact hormone balance and fertility
Male fertility, how to address male fertility with your partner and the changes they may need to make to get pregnant
IVF- the good and the bad
Age and fertility and your ability to get pregnant
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Instagram: @hormoneharmonyrd
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Free download for Slightly Spiritual listeners: The Fully Fertile Meal Plan- https://deft-author-8756.kit.com/a4d58a6292
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Connecting to Spirit, Spiritual Advisors + the Year of the Horse
This episode is FULL of actionable insights. In this special solo episode of Slightly Spiritual, Ali and Cindy sit down to discuss how to connect with spirit in simple ways- don't overcomplicate it- how to tap into your intuition, how to discern what is right for YOU, how to find a spiritual advisor that is authentic, how to tell if a spiritual advisor is faking it, TikTok psychics, deep fake videos, aliens, Spencer Pratt and we discuss the Year of the Horse and what it is bringing for 2026.
We also answer some of YOUR questions.
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Realistic Mercury Retrograde + Getting Back to "That Girl" Energy
n this special solo episode of Slightly Spiritual, Ali and Cindy sit down to discuss the Mercury Retrograde shadow period and a realistic Mercury Retrograde guide to get through it. Don't listen to the fear mongering online!
We also discuss how to know if you're on the right path and how to decide when to move in with someone- it's all about force vs. flow. Two themes coming up energetically! We also chat about what to do when you're stuck in a rut- how to pull yourself out of it, how to get your head in the right place and the importance of small actions.
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The Supercharged Spiritual Energy of October
In this special solo episode of Slightly Spiritual, Ali and Cindy sit down on the full moon in Aries to discuss the supercharged spiritual energy that we felt last week, are feeling today and will continue to feel through the month. We discuss signs and symbols coming in hot at this time, the thin veil, why it's better to keep your energy close to yourself when you are working on projects, etc, and we look at the numerology showing up in our lives right now.
Cindy also shares how you can use your birthday numbers and any lucky numbers to bring blessings to your life!
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Love, Divorce + Soul Contract Q + A
In this special solo episode of Slightly Spiritual, Ali and Cindy discuss neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart, and then answer YOUR questions. We discuss how to find love, how to heal after divorce, soul contracts and free will vs. destiny.
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