47. Joy’s path to motherhood took a surprising turn when she discovered that the key to her fertility at 43 wasn’t just about her age, but about her gut. Joy shares how she transformed her internal health to defy the odds and conceive naturally when most told her it wasn’t possible.
On episode 47, we have Joy on to share her pregnancy story at 42. Joy is an athlete that grew up in small town Alsea, Oregon. She went to OSU (Oregon State) where she became a registered dietician. She spent her 20’s in Portland, Oregon. Then she had two daughters at 33 and 35. She doesn’t describe the two pregnancies as ‘that hard’ but she feels like they took a toll on her. She remembers looking at other pregnant women and moms in their 20’s thinking just how much easier they had it being young and able to survive on less sleep. She and her husband made their way back to her small town to raise their two daughters. She thought her family of four was complete.
Joy shares her incredible journey of conceiving naturally at the age of 43. After facing the unique challenges of mid-life fertility, she discovered a surprising and often overlooked piece of the puzzle: the profound connection between gut health and reproductive wellness. By focusing on healing her body from the inside out and prioritizing her microbiome, Joy was able to create the optimal environment for a healthy pregnancy, defying common narratives about age and fertility.
About the Guest
An Oregon State University-educated Registered Dietitian and lifelong athlete, Joy grew up in the small town of Alsea, Oregon, before spending her 20s in the vibrant city of Portland. After returning to her hometown to raise her two daughters, born when she was 33 and 35, she felt her family of four was complete. Though she recalls those earlier pregnancies taking a significant physical toll—often comparing her energy levels to the perceived ease of younger moms—life had a surprise in store. Leveraging her professional expertise in nutrition and a deep focus on gut health, Joy navigated an unexpected and successful pregnancy at 43, proving that vitality and motherhood can flourish well into a woman’s 40s.
Connect with Joy:
- Instagram: @bringingthejoy.jordan
Key Topics
- The Gut-Fertility Connection: Understanding how the microbiome influences hormonal balance and reproductive health.
- Healing from the Inside Out: The specific dietary and lifestyle shifts Joy used to prep her body for pregnancy in her 40s.
- Defying the “Age” Narrative: Overcoming the mental and physical hurdles of trying to conceive at 43.
- Actionable Wellness: Simple, holistic steps to improve egg quality and uterine environment through nutrition.
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