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 Small 00:00 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/micheleleefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micheleriechman/ Freebie: 5 Day Wellness Reset Mentions: Glucose Goddess Pilates Bar Are you currently on your TTC or fertility journey? 👇🏽 ✨Download your FREE Womb Meditation ⁠HERE!⁠✨ Contact Katie:  Email - [email protected] Discover 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 Website⁠ Connect on Social:  ⁠Fertility & Hormone Facebook Group⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Feminine Formula Etsy Shop⁠: use code MINDFULMOTHERHOOD10 for 10% off Dr. Katie Wood is a pharmacist and integrative fertility coach with over a decade of experience. She helps women over 30 to unleash their feminine fertility to accelerate their path to confidently conceive. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.