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#377 Giving Birth After 35 with Lisa Hendrickson- Jack
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This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m thrilled to welcome back Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, host of the Fertility Friday podcast and author of The Fifth Vital Sign and co-author of Real Food for Fertility. Lisa brings her expertise as a fertility awareness educator to discuss a topic on many women’s minds: advanced maternal age.
In this episode, we unpack what it really means to be 35+ and trying to conceive. Lisa explains how fertility evolves with age, why terms like “geriatric pregnancy” can feel discouraging, and how to take actionable steps to support your body and improve your chances of conception.
We also cover practical strategies for optimizing fertility, from tracking your menstrual cycle to improving egg and sperm quality through nourishment and lifestyle changes. Plus, Lisa highlights the critical role your partner plays in the process.
Check out Lisa's other episode #203 Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Why your menstrual cycle is your fifth vital sign
- How fertility changes after 35 and what you can do about it
- Egg quality vs. egg quantity: Why both matter
- Simple ways to nourish your body for conception and pregnancy
- The surprising role your partner’s health plays in fertility
- How to balance conventional fertility advice with holistic practices
ABOUT GUEST:
Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a Certified Fertility Awareness Educator, author, and host of the Fertility Friday podcast. She teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and health monitoring, emphasizing the cycle as a vital sign for overall well-being. With over 4 million podcast downloads, Lisa is a leading voice in fertility awareness and menstrual health.
Check out Lisa's FREEBIES here: https://www.fertility-friday.com/freebies
WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://fertilityfriday.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertilityfriday/
WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: ****https://www.christabiegler.com/links
NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:
- Over restriction is dead
- Whole food is soul food and fed is best
- Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
- You don’t have to figure it out alone
- Do your best and leave the rest
SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Try their MagSoothe or MagSRT for better sleep and less stress. From now until Dec 1, use code LESSSTRESSED15 at JigsawHealth.com for 15% off!
378 episodes
Manage episode 451179621 series 1510077
This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m thrilled to welcome back Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, host of the Fertility Friday podcast and author of The Fifth Vital Sign and co-author of Real Food for Fertility. Lisa brings her expertise as a fertility awareness educator to discuss a topic on many women’s minds: advanced maternal age.
In this episode, we unpack what it really means to be 35+ and trying to conceive. Lisa explains how fertility evolves with age, why terms like “geriatric pregnancy” can feel discouraging, and how to take actionable steps to support your body and improve your chances of conception.
We also cover practical strategies for optimizing fertility, from tracking your menstrual cycle to improving egg and sperm quality through nourishment and lifestyle changes. Plus, Lisa highlights the critical role your partner plays in the process.
Check out Lisa's other episode #203 Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Why your menstrual cycle is your fifth vital sign
- How fertility changes after 35 and what you can do about it
- Egg quality vs. egg quantity: Why both matter
- Simple ways to nourish your body for conception and pregnancy
- The surprising role your partner’s health plays in fertility
- How to balance conventional fertility advice with holistic practices
ABOUT GUEST:
Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a Certified Fertility Awareness Educator, author, and host of the Fertility Friday podcast. She teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and health monitoring, emphasizing the cycle as a vital sign for overall well-being. With over 4 million podcast downloads, Lisa is a leading voice in fertility awareness and menstrual health.
Check out Lisa's FREEBIES here: https://www.fertility-friday.com/freebies
WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://fertilityfriday.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertilityfriday/
WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Leave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: ****https://www.christabiegler.com/links
NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:
- Over restriction is dead
- Whole food is soul food and fed is best
- Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
- You don’t have to figure it out alone
- Do your best and leave the rest
SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Try their MagSoothe or MagSRT for better sleep and less stress. From now until Dec 1, use code LESSSTRESSED15 at JigsawHealth.com for 15% off!
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