Katie's IVF Journey: Q&A + Megan Roup, Founder of The Sculpt Society, Talks Fertility Fitness Program

In this two-part episode, Katie begins the episode with her incredibly personal story of her IVF experience, sharing her struggles before conceiving her daughter, Iris. She shares all the details, and discusses the ups and the downs, as well as how she stayed strong and what inspired her strength during this difficult time. In the second half of the episode, Katie interviews celebrity fitness trainer, Megan Roup. Megan and Katie met several years ago, Megan is the creator of the online fitness studio, The Sculpt Society. She was inspired to create her platform after she sensed a need for women to have workouts that are both approachable and easy to do at home, without the feeling of being cutthroat or exclusive  Megan discusses her new fertility workout series that specializes in creating a fitness routine for every stage of the fertility and IVF process. Both Katie and Megan remark on how important it is to be able to still move your body during these times, both for mental health and physical wellbeing. Megan has developed this program closely with a known fertility doctor as well as maternal psychiatrist to make sure every routine is built around support and community during this time in a woman’s life. Megan is a firm believer in the motto “Commit to less, so you can be show up for more.” Even if you just workout for 10 minutes a day, it’s something to help you clear your mind and give your body the energy to start off on the right note. The episode concludes with a Q&A from listeners. Join Katie and Megan for an inspirational discussion on women’s reproductive health and the positive role that fitness adds. Follow Megan @meganroup Check out The Sculpt Society https://thesculptsociety.com/?view=sl-5015862D This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Katie Lee Biegel is the Emmy-nominated co-host of Food Network’s The Kitchen, now in its 37th season with over 500 episodes to date. Katie is an avid writer, the author of four best-selling cookbooks, It’s Not Complicated, Endless Summer, Everyday Occasions, and The Comfort Table, and also the novel Groundswell, which became a Hallmark movie that she executive produced and starred in. Her next Hallmark film is currently in development. Katie is the co-founder of Kind of Wild Wines, an organic, zero sugar wine with grape varietals sourced from all over the world. She is a longtime Revlon spokesperson and a board member for the Food Bank for New York City.

Katie splits her time between New York City and the Hamptons with her husband, Ryan, daughter, Iris, and their rescue dog, Gus. In her free time, she loves traveling, reading, and watching bingeable tv.