In this deeply personal solo episode, I’m sharing exactly what I did to prepare my body for pregnancy as a woman 35+ navigating hormonal shifts, subtle cycle changes, and labs that were technically “normal” but not optimal.

After announcing my pregnancy on Instagram, I wanted to pull back the curtain on the work that led me here because it’s the same work I help women with every single day.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why fertility prep at 35+ looks different than it does in your 20s
• The difference between “normal” hormone labs and optimal hormone function
• How estradiol, ovulation, progesterone, and metabolism are deeply connected
• Why supporting metabolism isn’t just about weight loss; it’s about energy, hormone production, and reproductive health
• The role of anti-inflammatory nutrition, healthy fats, digestion, gut health, and mineral balance in fertility
• Why I ran functional testing like the GI-MAP, DUTCH, and HTMA and what I learned from them
• How low potassium and mineral depletion commonly show up in women 35+
• Why nervous system regulation may be the most overlooked (and most important) piece of fertility support

This episode is for you if:

• You’re 35+ and thinking about pregnancy now or in the future
• Your hormones don’t feel the same, even though your labs look “fine”
• You want to understand fertility through the lens of metabolism and whole-body health
• You’re tired of being told to “just relax” or “wait and see”

✨ Free Resource:
Download my Ovulation Tracking Guide to better understand your cycle, identify fertile windows, and spot hormonal red flags early:
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✨ Want personalized fertility & hormone support?
If you’re looking for a customized strategy based on your hormones, metabolism, and life stage, DM me on Instagram and let’s chat about what your body needs to move into a more optimal, fertile, and balanced state.

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