E. 170 IVF After Bodybuilding: Chanel Collette's Fertility & Pregnancy Journey

In this episode, I sit down with Chanel Collette to discuss her journey through infertility, IVF, women's health, bodybuilding, and pregnancy. We explore the realities of trying to conceive after a long competitive career, misconceptions surrounding bodybuilding and fertility, the emotional and physical challenges of IVF, advocating for your health, and what it means to navigate pregnancy while building a business.Chanel shares her experience with hypothyroidism, elevated prolactin, a pituitary adenoma diagnosis, fertility treatments, IVF setbacks, and ultimately achieving a successful pregnancy. We also discuss the importance of finding the right healthcare providers, understanding fertility testing, and balancing health, career, and motherhood.Whether you're pursuing bodybuilding, navigating fertility challenges, considering IVF, or simply interested in women's health and family planning, this episode provides an honest look into the realities of the journey.Timestamps:- [00:00 – 02:26] - Chanel's Pregnancy Update, IVF Success & Entering Motherhood- [02:26 – 05:36] - What IVF Is, Fertility Basics & Family Planning After 35- [05:36 – 10:47] - Does Bodybuilding Cause Infertility? Competing, PEDs & Reproductive Health- [10:47 – 16:15] - Fear, Fertility Awareness & The Emotional Reality of IVF- [16:15 – 19:04] - IVF Challenges, Medication Management & Advocating For Yourself- [19:04 – 24:04] - Hypothyroidism, Elevated Prolactin & Discovering A Pituitary Adenoma- [24:04 – 30:05] - Fertility Treatment, Surgery, IUI, IVF & Creating A Viable Embryo- [30:05 – 35:40] - IVF Results, Pituitary Tumors, Peptides & Women's Health Risks- [35:40 – 40:03] - Cabergoline, Dopamine Changes, Anxiety & Managing Prolactin- [40:03 – 44:40] - Pregnancy After IVF, Managing Risk & Remaining Hopeful- [44:40 – 48:11] - Finding The Right Medical Team & Self-Advocacy In Healthcare- [48:11 – 55:25] - IVF Transfer Process, Embryo Testing & Early Pregnancy Changes- [55:25 – 01:00:06] - Coaching, Business Ownership & Preparing For Motherhood- [01:00:06 – 01:05:14] - Birth Plans, Future Goals, Strong State Coaching & Final ReflectionsLinks & Resources:Follow Chanel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chanelcollette/?hl=enWork With Chanel: https://linktr.ee/chanelcollette?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=7f29d77a-e2e6-439e-b614-34395a58cf0fPurchase The Complete Fat Loss Guide: https://coryfit.com/product/the-complete-fat-loss-guide/Purchase The Glute Building Blueprint: https://coryfit.com/product/the-complete-glute-building-program/https://coryfit.com/Coaching: Let's Chat⁠https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/15minConsults: Book a Call⁠https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/one-time-consultationFor more content, follow along:⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/cory_fit/⁠Patreon⁠: https://patreon.com/CoryFit?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink