Aly welcomes back holistic nutritionist McKenna Garrison for a deep dive into reproductive health. Together they map the groundwork for improved fertility: tracking your cycle, understanding ovulation windows, and taming chronic inflammation. McKenna breaks down how sleep, movement, and blood sugar tie into hormone health, why thyroid function matters for ovulation, and which nutrients and supplements actually earn a spot in your routine. Even if pregnancy isn't on your radar right now, this episode offers a blueprint for steadier cycles and stronger hormone health at any stage of life.

https://modernmoversguide.com/guide

Listen to Other Episodes with McKenna Garrison:

Ep 15: “Fueling Your Body Well” - Holistic Gut Healing, Hormone Support, and Blood Sugar Balancing Practices to Fuel Your Body Long Term

Ep. 43: Are You Supplement Savvy? Find What's Right for You-A Conversation with Holistic Nutritionist McKenna Garrison

Ep. 87: Support Your Hormones through Perimenopause: A Conversation with Holistic Nutritionist McKenna Garrison

Connect with McKenna: https://btbwithmckenna.com/

Stay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma

If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days.

Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

https://modernmoversguide.com/guide

Aly closes out her three-part ingredient series with the piece most people write off entirely: sustain. She breaks down why recovery work, think movement baths, fascial flows, and mobility sessions, isn't a bonus round but the broth that ties every other workout together, and why skipping it eventually turns even great support and strength training into burnout. She walks through what each regenerative practice targets in the body, from nervous system reset to fascia release to joint-specific mobility work.

Related Episodes:

Ep. 119: The Complete Modern Mover’s Guide, Part 1: How to Support Your Body from Inside to Feel Strong and Confident in your Movement

Ep. 120: The Importance of Multi-layered Strength: The Complete Modern Mover's Guide, Part 2

Stay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma

If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days.

Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

Stay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma

If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days.

In this Episode:

In this replay episode Aly shares her home Pilates equipment picks, ranking each piece from must-have to optional and she explains exactly why it earns its spot. Aly walks through some staple props to enhance a home movement practice, and she weighs each against versatility, cost, and storage space, while offering household swaps for anyone not ready to buy. In addition to offering a curated list of recommendations, this episode also serves as a preview for Modern Body's upcoming Summer Camp series, where much of this gear will show up in class.

Recommended Equipment:

These links are suggestions. You can find similar, effective products from other vendors too.

Resistance Bands https://amzn.to/4oY4jfi

Mini Ball https://amzn.to/4vkPJAk

Blocks https://amzn.to/3SVgOwb

Light weights https://amzn.to/3QXA0J3 (This company has a wide variety of weights 2lbs and beyond)

Wrist/ankle weights https://amzn.to/4vKoIqI