47: Balancing Hormones & Conceiving Through Egg Donor IVF with Jenni Sills

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.  — 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 — Find Jenni Here! website: www.jennisills.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/life.simply.balanced/ Book a Discovery Call: https://l.bttr.to/V12EF ----- 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.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠