Written By Kate Nguy

Episode 79: Decoding Perimenopause Using FAM with Chloe Skerlak

In this episode of Aligned Womb, Aligned You, we’re diving deep into the transformative journey of perimenopause with Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) practitioner Chloe Skerlak. This conversation is a love letter to every woman navigating the transitions of perimenopause, offering tools, tips, and empowerment to embrace this phase with clarity and confidence.

Chloe shares how FAM can be a game-changer—not just for understanding your fertility but for unlocking the mysteries of your hormonal health through every phase of life. From decoding perimenopause’s four distinct stages to practical ways to track your cycle and manage symptoms, this episode is packed with wisdom and actionable advice.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • What is FAM? Discover how FAM helps you understand your menstrual cycle as the fifth vital sign and why it’s so much more than a tool for fertility.

  • Phases of Perimenopause: Explore the four phases—The Whisper, The Fireworks, The Software Update, and The Waiting Room—and learn how they impact your body.

  • Tracking for Transformation: Why monitoring your cycle is essential for managing symptoms, addressing underlying health issues, and advocating for your health.

  • Practical Tips: From building muscle to magnesium magic, Chloe offers must-try tools to support your hormone health during perimenopause.

  • Self-Care & Boundaries: Why perimenopause is the perfect time to reevaluate, set boundaries, and embrace the transformation with self-care at the forefront.

Chloe is passionate about body literacy and empowering individuals to embrace the wisdom of their menstrual cycles. Through teaching fertility awareness, leading Period Positivity Workshops, and offering empowering sessions on perimenopause, she help individuals connect with their bodies and navigate life’s reproductive transitions. She believe the menstrual cycle is more than biology—it’s a vital sign, a guide, and a source of power. Whether it’s charting cycle signs, understanding ovulation’s role in building health, or unlocking the gifts of cyclical living, her mission is to support and inspire women at every phase of their journey.

Resources & Links:

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Have questions about your cycle, your hormones or how to live aligned with your womb wisdom? Email your questions to thealignedwomb@gmail.com and your question may just be answered with one of our brilliant guest speakers.

Kate Nguy

Kate Nguy is a Certified Hormone Health Practitioner and Cycle-Syncing Strategist who helps women in their 30s and 40s struggling with PMS, perimenopause, and burnout balance their hormones and reclaim their energy. As the creator of the Hormone R.E.S.T. Method, she guides busy women to understand why they feel the way they do—especially in the second half of their cycle—and gives them practical tools to live in sync with their natural rhythms.

Kate is the host of the Aligned Womb, Aligned You podcast and serves as Executive Director of The Menopause Mission. Her mission is simple: to help women stop white-knuckling through their cycles and start working with their hormones instead of against them.

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