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, Certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, trains health professionals to use the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Founder of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship™ and author of The Fifth Vital Sign and Real Food for Fertility, she educates women on the link between menstrual health, fertility, and overall wellness. Her podcast, Fertility Friday, has over 4 million downloads and is a top resource on fertility awareness.

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
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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:
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#377 Giving Birth After 35 with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack