Health & Fitness
47: Balancing Hormones & Conceiving Through Egg Donor IVF with Jenni Sills
2024-01-24
Hosts Gina and Roxanne sit down with Jenni Sills, a functional hormone specialist and founder of Life Simply Balanced. Jenni openly discusses her personal conception journey, where she struggled for a long time before choosing to use an egg donor and IVF to conceive. Her story is impactful as she highlights her process of acceptance and her bond with her baby. She also shares insights on the importance of supporting hormone health, particularly during preconception, conception, into pregnancy and beyond. Sills also shares tips on how factors such as a nutrient-rich diet, a balanced exercise regimen, stress management, and quality sleep can positively influence hormones.
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In This Episode:
00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast
01:20 Jenni's Personal Journey to Conception
07:06 The Importance of Preconception Health
13:28 The Emotional Journey of Choosing an Egg Donor
17:59 The IVF Process and Early Pregnancy
21:49 The Importance of Nutrient Intake During Preconception
25:53 Pregnancy and Nutrition
26:31 Functional Hormone Specialist Advice
27:01 Importance of Protein and Quality Food
28:43 Exercise and Hormone Balance
31:04 Resistance Training and Women's Health
31:49 Overcoming Gym Intimidation
34:54 Balancing Cardio and Resistance Training
36:35 Stress Management and Hormone Balance
38:14 Understanding Gut Health and Hormones
40:53 Working with a Hormone Specialist
46:24 Testimonial
47:45 Closing Remarks and Sponsorship
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Find Jenni Here!
website: www.jennisills.com
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/life.simply.balanced/
Book a Discovery Call: https://l.bttr.to/V12EF
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This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.
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