As a Woman9 Sep 2025

Movement for Hormone Optimization | Dr. Shannon Ritchey

Join Dr. Natalie Crawford and Dr. Shannon Ritchey, physical therapist and founder of EVLO Fitness, as they break down the science of movement, revealing how strategic exercise can transform your hormonal health, fertility, and overall wellness. Key Topics: 1. Strength Training Demystified - Debunking fitness industry myths - Why muscle matters more than cardio - Simple strategies for effective workouts 2. Your Body, Your Fitness Journey - Listening to your body's signals - Avoiding the "no pain, no gain" trap - Customizing exercise to your life stage 3. Hormones & Movement - How exercise impacts reproductive health - Cycle-friendly fitness approaches - Building resilience through smart training 4. Pregnancy & Postpartum Movement - Challenging traditional exercise restrictions - Maintaining strength during major life changes - Recovery and muscle memory secrets Follow Dr. Shannon Ritchey on IG @dr.shannon.dpt Learn more about EVLO fitness https://evlofitness.com/ Pre-order Dr. Crawford's debut book, The Fertility Formula, now! ⁠https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book⁠ Want to receive my weekly newsletter? Sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive updates, Q&A, special content, and freebies If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Tuesday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nataliecrawfordmd,⁠⁠⁠⁠ check out Natalie’s YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fora Fertility. Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode! This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network! Learn more about Pinnacle at learnatpinnacle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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