Most women waste their first 90 days chasing symptoms, apps, strips, supplements, while the real problem (no ovulation) goes unchecked. In this episode, I break down the exact mistakes I see in the first three months of trying to conceive with PCOS, why “be perfect” plans backfire, and the step-by-step system I use to help clients confirm ovulation in weeks, not years. We’ll turn negative tests into data, decode real PCOS fertility signs, and build a plan your Tuesday can hold, without crash diets, two-a-days, or handing over $20–30K for IVF before you’ve fixed ovulation.
What you’ll learn
The real reason early TTC with PCOS stalls: anovulation disguised as “long cycles” or app smiley faces.
How to read true fertile signs in PCOS bodies: cervical mucus patterns, basal body temperature shifts, and post-meal trends.
Why restrictive dieting, fasting, and high-intensity workouts increase cortisol and can delay ovulation.
How to reframe a negative test as feedback and choose the next right lever.
MapQuest Ovulation: find your exact “square,” pull the right lever, track the signal.
Safety Rewire: nervous-system tools that calm stress so hormones keep time.
Pregnancy Prep in Real Life: sustainable food and movement for insulin resistance and luteal support.
Real timelines: moving from 60–70+ day cycles to confirmed ovulation in 4–8 weeks.
Timestamps
00:00 Silent grief of negative tests and why it’s not your fault
06:15 The first-90-days mistake: chasing symptoms vs. fixing ovulation
12:40 PCOS fertility science in plain English: anovulation, LH, cortisol
18:50 Diets, fasting, HIIT: hidden stressors that block ovulation
23:30 MapQuest Ovulation™: decoding CM, BBT, and meal-glucose clues
30:10 Safety Rewire™: sleep, breath, and rhythm that lower cortisol load
36:05 Pregnancy Prep in Real Life™: realistic nutrition and movement
41:20 Client case patterns: from negatives to confirmed ovulation
47:00 Urgency without panic: stop losing cycles, start using data
50:10 Your next step: a plan your Tuesday can hold
Keywords
PCOS TTC, trying to conceive with PCOS, first 3 months TTC PCOS, PCOS negative pregnancy test, confirm ovulation PCOS, anovulatory cycles, LH surge PCOS, cervical mucus PCOS, basal body temperature PCOS, insulin resistance fertility, stress and ovulation, luteal phase support, natural fertility PCOS, IVF alternatives PCOS, MapQuest Ovulation, Safety Rewire, Pregnancy Prep in Real Life.
Who this is for
High-achieving women of color with PCOS who are tired of guessing, ready to confirm ovulation, and want a trauma-informed, body-safe path to pregnancy.
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Call to action
Every cycle spent guessing is one you don’t get back. If you want me to run MapQuest Ovulation and Safety Rewire with you, apply for a From PCOS to Pregnancy Strategy Session. Not ready yet? Grab the Baby-Ready Checklist and try one tiny shift today
