Trying To Conceive In A Second Marriage? A Guide To Fertility Over 40

The Moving On Method® Podcast

What if your fertility journey wasn’t just about you, but about both of you?

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Michelle Dempsey is joined by Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim, founders of WeNatal, the first prenatal supplement line designed for both men and women. Drawing from their deeply personal experiences with pregnancy loss, second marriages, and conception after 35, they unpack the emotional, relational, and scientific truths that are changing how couples approach fertility. Whether you're trying to conceive in a second chapter or exploring preconception wellness, this episode delivers critical insight, validation, and actionable hope.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why fertility is not just a “her” issue: the science behind sperm quality and its impact on pregnancy

• How to optimize egg and sperm health within 90 days using targeted nutrients and lifestyle shifts

• What most doctors don’t tell you about miscarriage, Hashimoto’s, and hormonal root causes

• How emotional stress, mindset, and community play a role in conception

• Functional fertility strategies for couples over 35 and in blended families

Episode Highlights:

• 03:42 – The origin story: how two best friends turned pregnancy loss into a wellness mission

• 09:28 – The missing 50%: why sperm health matters just as much as egg quality

• 14:10 – Reframing fertility after 35: it's not too late, and here’s why

• 17:30 – The functional medicine lens on miscarriage and autoimmune diagnosis

• 22:48 – What “Spermageddon” is and why male fertility is in global decline

• 28:05 – Breaking the stigma: how WeNatal empowers men to take responsibility

• 31:30 – Key supplements and nutrient science behind WeNatal’s product line

• 35:10 – The mind-body connection: how journaling, stress relief, and community support conception

Meet the Guests:

Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim are the co-founders of WeNatal, a groundbreaking fertility wellness brand offering the first prenatal supplement designed for both women and men. Their mission was born from personal loss and a critical discovery: most fertility advice ignores male reproductive health. With a team that includes Dr. Mark Hyman and other leading functional experts, WeNatal is reshaping the path to parenthood by shifting the focus from “me” to we.

Tools, Frameworks & Strategies Mentioned:

• WeNatal for Him & Her – Bioavailable, low-pill-count daily prenatals

• Egg Quality Plus – Targeted mitochondrial support for improved egg health

• Go Mega & Magnesium 4-in-1 – Support for stress, sleep, and inflammation

• WeNatal Manifestation Journal – Guided prompts to reduce stress and deepen partner connection

• Functional Fertility Optimization – A holistic model for men and women over 35

Closing Insight:

“Fertility is a team sport. Just because something is common doesn’t mean it’s normal or unchangeable.”

Want to learn more?

This in-depth and informative course from Michelle was created to address this topic: Building Resilience: Helping Children Adapt and Thrive After Divorce

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