🎧 Episode 3: The Real Talk on Fertility: Body Literacy, Strength Training, and Gut Health for TTC
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In this eye-opening episode of The WOVA Circle, we welcome Sylvie Boland, a fertility nutritionist, certified personal trainer, and life coach who brings a grounded, holistic approach to preconception care. Sylvie shares her powerful journey from fitness trainer to fertility expert, sparked by her decision to prioritize motherhood and create the healthiest possible foundation for her future children.
Sylvie reveals the transformative concept of body literacy and how tuning into your body's daily signals can revolutionize your fertility journey. This conversation brings to light the whole-body approach to fertility that WOVA advocates for, showing how strength training, gut health, and ancestral nutrition can be crucial pieces of your reproductive wellness puzzle.
What You'll Hear:
The Body Literacy Revolution
Why we've been conditioned to tune out our body's messages and how to reconnect
The 3 simplest biofeedback signals to start tracking today (energy, gut health, hunger cues)
How to shift from "I messed up" to "this is valuable data" mindset
Muscle as Your Fertility Superpower
Why muscle is the "organ of longevity" and how it supports conception
The truth about strength training during fertility treatments and pregnancy
How building strength before conception makes pregnancy, birth, and recovery dramatically easier
Gut Health for Future Generations
How your microbiome affects not just your baby, but your grandchildren too
The revolutionary shotgun metagenomics testing that's changing gut health assessment
Why healing your gut before pregnancy is a gift that keeps on giving
Moving Beyond Diagnosis Labels
How to work with PCOS, endometriosis, and other conditions without feeling defeated
The ancestral health approach that our bodies are designed for
Why individual biofeedback matters more than one-size-fits-all protocols
Sylvie emphasizes that health isn't about perfection—it's about curiosity, experimentation, and finding what works for your unique body. Whether you're just starting your fertility journey, have been trying for a while, or are preparing for IVF, this conversation provides actionable insights for optimizing your health without overwhelm.
Sylvie Boland is a fertility nutritionist, certified personal trainer, life coach, and part of the WOVA network, supporting individuals and couples on their trying to conceive journey with evidence-based, compassionate care.
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