In today's episode, I sit down with OB-GYN Dr. Hannah Ryles to explore how exercise and movement can powerfully boost fertility for both men and women. We dive into tailored exercise guidelines for preconception, spotlighting the differences for healthy weight versus those managing metabolic or inflammatory conditions, and unpack the benefits of cycle-syncing workouts. Dr. Ryles also shares insights on how men can support their fertility through movement, while highlighting what to avoid. Above all, we discuss how exercise, mindfulness, and stress management can transform reproductive health into a nurturing, empowering journey, even during IVF.

Episode Highlights:

• Discover how Dr. Hannah Ryles, a University of Chicago OB-GYN and advisor for ExpectFit, is redefining what movement means for women in every stage of their reproductive journey.
• Learn how her early years in Japan shaped her unique perspective on exercise and why her medical training revealed striking differences in how active women experience pregnancy, labor, and recovery.
• Unpacking the myth that exercise has to mean "hard workouts" while also exploring how joyful, everyday movement can transform not just fitness, but fertility.
• Dr. Ryles shares her expert take on how to move intentionally during preconception, what activity levels best support women with conditions like PCOS or endometriosis, and how tuning into your body (and cycle) can guide your energy and intensity.
• You'll also hear how movement can calm inflammation, support hormonal balance, and even play a role in IVF success, plus what men need to know about exercise and fertility (and what to avoid).
• Finally, a powerful client story reminds us that fertility thrives on balance
• Dr. Ryles leaves listeners with a vital message about movement and fertility

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• For full show notes and guest related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/173

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Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

Low AMH and "diminished ovarian reserve" can feel like a fertility dead end, but they're not the full story. In this episode, you'll learn what those numbers actually mean, how much they really say about your chances of getting pregnant (naturally or with treatment), and the most powerful levers you still have control over so you can move forward feeling informed, hopeful, and in the driver's seat of your journey.

Episode Highlights:

• Why "low ovarian reserve" is often misunderstood, and what your egg numbers actually look like across your reproductive lifespan, without the fear‑based spin.
• The real role of AMH: how it was designed to be used in fertility medicine, what it can and can't tell you about your ability to conceive, and why it's not the final verdict on your fertility.
• Myth‑busting low AMH: how some people still conceive naturally with low numbers, and which key factors matter just as much (if not more) than that single lab result.
• Your path forward: how to think through natural conception vs IVF/IUI when you have low reserve, and why there isn't one "right" choice, only the right strategy for you.
• Science‑backed strategies to support egg and sperm health when every cycle counts, including often‑overlooked lifestyle levers that can shift the odds in your favor.
• A sneak peek at how the Fertility Treatment Prep Program and 1:1 coaching can help you turn this data into an actual game plan

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• Client success stories who naturally conceived with low AMH
  • Ep 148: Naturally pregnant at 37 after healing chronic BV, gut inflammation and hormone imbalance + Damaris's Story
  • Ep 105: How she got pregnant naturally after 8 years & an AMH of 0.18
  • Ep 118: What to do when you've been told you can't get pregnant + Kira's story
• For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/172

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• Just starting your TTC journey? Download my Eat To Get Pregnant Guide
• Having trouble getting and staying pregnant? Download my Top 3 Things To Do When You're Not Getting Pregnant
• Wondering what supplements to take to help you conceive? Download my Fertility Foundations Supplement Guide

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

Happy New Year, my friends, and welcome to Season 5 of the Ultimate Pregnancy Prep Podcast and to 2026. This year is all about intention, strategy, and evidence-based steps to help you finally move the needle on your fertility. In today's episode, I'm walking you through my top 3 things to do if you've been trying to get pregnant without success, and my top 3 things to do if you're just getting started or planning to start trying in the next few months.

We'll talk about the gut–fertility connection, the reality of the ongoing sperm crisis, functional hormone testing, and the key foundations you can put in place now to support a healthy conception later. Recent research continues to highlight the gut microbiome, inflammation, and environmental exposures as central players in fertility outcomes, which means there is so much you can do to support your body this year.

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• Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
• Get access to The Get Pregnant Program here, Nora's 12-week signature, self guided online program
• Get access to The Fertility Bloodlabs Blueprint Guide here
• Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
• For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/171

Grab Your FREE Resources:

• Just starting your TTC journey? Download my Eat To Get Pregnant Guide
• Having trouble getting and staying pregnant? Download my Top 3 Things To Do When You're Not Getting Pregnant
• Wondering what supplements to take to help you conceive? Download my Fertility Foundations Supplement Guide

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.