#63 | Why Self-Care & Strength Training Matter If You Want To Get Pregnant After 40

In this episode, I'll be talking with Michele Riechman. She is a personal trainer, yoga teacher, and health coach with her doctorate in physical therapy. She's the host of the Healthy Beyond 40 podcast, and she helps women to nourish their bodies, get healthy, and optimize their metabolism so they can feel healthy. We discuss how wellness starts within and how you can truly nourish your body and mind for fertility over 40.Fertile nuggets of wisdom you can expect:✨Understanding the Impact of Stress and Lifestyle on Fertility and Health 40+✨Recommendations for Sustainable Physical Activity✨Nutrition and Hormonal Changes for Women in Their Forties✨Mindful Eating and Listening to the Body✨The Importance of Self-Care and Starting Small00:00 Passion for health, despite challenges of motherhood.04:58 Focus on small sustainable changes for self-care.08:25 Targeting women over 40 for healthy weight loss.12:48 Transitioning to whole foods for better health.16:59 Nutrition tip: mindful eating for better health.18:47 Importance of mindful eating for nutrient absorption.23:04 Build muscle, avoid excessive cardio for health.27:29 Exercising with children can be beneficial.31:20 Check out my podcast and Facebook group.32:29 Listeners encouraged to review and connect further.Connect with Michele:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/micheleleefitnessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/micheleriechman/Freebie: 5 Day Wellness ResetMentions:Glucose Goddess Pilates BarAre you currently on your TTC or fertility journey? 👇🏽✨Download your FREE Womb Meditation ⁠HERE!⁠✨Contact Katie: Email - [email protected] how to work with me here. (P.S. Follow + leave a review of the podcast, screenshot and DM/email me to save $250 on one of my high-level fertility programs)⁠Happy Nourished Motherhood Website⁠Connect on Social: ⁠Fertility & Hormone Facebook Group⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠Feminine Formula Etsy Shop⁠: use code MINDFULMOTHERHOOD10 for 10% offFinally Get Pregnant Naturally is your go-to TTC podcast for holistic fertility support to help you get pregnant naturally by addressing the root cause of unexplained infertility, secondary infertility, and recurrent miscarriage. Hosted by Dr. Katie Wood, a pharmacist and holistic fertility practitioner, this show offers natural fertility solutions for those on a fertility journey struggling to conceive, navigating miscarriage, or dealing with endometriosis, PCOS, low sperm count, or failed IUI or failed IVF. Whether you're trying to conceive, increase egg quality, optimizing sperm health, or healing after a miscarriage, each episode delivers practical guidance to support your fertility journey. Learn how to improve fertility, balance hormones, regulate your fertile window, and conceive naturally through root cause healing, emotional wellness, and mind-body tools—because true fertility starts from within.DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. This podcast offers information to help the listener cooperate with physicians, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers in a mutual quest for optimal well-being. We advise listeners to carefully review and understand the ideas presented, and to consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Under no circumstances shall Pharm to Wellness LLC, any guests or contributors to the Rising into Mindful Motherhood podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Pharm to Wellness LLC be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.