In this heartfelt birthday episode, Katherine shares the deeply personal story of why it took her nearly two years to get pregnant with her first child and only two months to conceive her second at age 34. Through the lens of Chinese medicine and lived experience, she unpacks the truth about fertility, preparation, mindset, and what really makes a difference when trying to conceive.
She challenges the common belief that age is the biggest fertility factor and instead explains why overall health, nourishment, and emotional alignment matter far more. Katherine opens up about her history of irregular periods, long-term birth control use, over-exercising, being underweight, and how these patterns depleted her body’s resources. She explains how fertility is not about doing “all the things,” but about being intentional and building blood, yin, qi, and hormonal resilience so the body feels safe enough to conceive.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why age is not the most defining factor in fertility• How chronic depletion (dieting, over-exercising, stress) impacts hormones• The importance of red meat and nutrient-dense foods for building blood and energy• Why slowing down workouts can improve ovulation and progesterone• How being underweight affects reproductive health• The difference between “doing everything” and having a clear, cohesive plan• Why mindset, joy, and emotional alignment matter in conception• The energetic concept of abundance vs. lack when trying to conceive• How planning and preparing your body 3 – 6 months in advance can change everything
Connect with Katherine:Connect with Katherine:
🍃 Instagram: @katherine_rohland
🍃 Website: https://www.manhattanmedicinewoman.com/
🍃 Fertility Support + Group Program
