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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