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In this episode, we're digging into four common myths in the endo world that sound helpful but can actually keep your nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight mode, making healing harder, not easier. If you've been doing everything "right" and still feel tense, inflamed, or reactive, this episode is for you.

What We Cover:

We start by breaking down what survival mode actually looks like: hypervigilance around food and symptoms, constant symptom tracking, fear of flare-ups, feeling like your body is the enemy, and muscle guarding. We also explore how chronic sympathetic nervous system activation contributes to pain, inflammation, and even fertility struggles.

Then we tackle the four big myths:

• Myth #1: If you just eat clean enough, your endo will calm down.

• Myth #2: More discipline equals better results.

• Myth #3: Pain means something is wrong right now.

• Myth #4: You have to push through to stay strong.

We wrap up with practical, actionable ways to start moving out of survival mode: eating with less fear and more gratitude, calming your nervous system when symptoms arise, building restorative habits, gentle consistency over perfectionism, and leaning on a support system rather than isolating.

Resources mentioned:

Ep. 129: Why Endometriosis Pain Doesn’t Improve (Even With a Clean Diet)

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Are you between the ages of 35-50, have endo, and just been feeling a little “off” or “different” lately? In this candid and eye-opening episode, we welcome back functional nutritionist Molly for a deep dive into perimenopause (what it is, how it intersects with endometriosis, and what you can start doing today to support your body through this transition).

Molly first joined us back on Episode 54 (September 2024) to share her personal health journey, including her stage four endometriosis diagnosis and successful excision surgery. Now she's back to talk about the next chapter: navigating perimenopause, something she's currently living through firsthand and helping clients navigate.

In this episode, we cover:

• What perimenopause actually is and why it can start as early as your mid-30s
• The three stages of perimenopause and what to expect at each one
• The surprising overlap between endo symptoms and perimenopause symptoms (and how to tell them apart)
• How fluctuating estrogen and progesterone affect your ligaments, mood, sleep, anxiety, and more
• Why perimenopause has been called "the second puberty"
• The role of minerals in midlife hormone health
• What HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) testing is and why it can reveal what standard blood work misses
• Common mistakes women make in perimenopause
• The truth about protein, blood sugar balance, and why eating more can actually help you lose weight
• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and bioidentical hormones — what endo warriors need to know before going that route

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Molly's first episode: Episode 54 (September 2024)
• Instagram: @goodforyoufd
• Website: www.goodforyoufood.net

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If you have endometriosis and bloating is ruling your life (like looking six months pregnant by the end of the day no matter what you eat), this episode is for you.

Most people assume bloating is a food problem. Cut gluten, try low FODMAP, eliminate dairy, and still nothing changes. In this episode, we unpack why endo bloating is more complex than that and walk through the five layers you actually need to address to get lasting relief.

Key takeaways:

• Why endo bloating is a multi-layered issue, and the biggest mistake people make trying to fix it
• The 5 layers of endo bloating: inflammation, gut health, nervous system, physical body, and hormonal shifts
• Why "inflammation hunting" is always the first step, and the foundational changes you can make today without any testing
• The gut layer: what a comprehensive stool test (like the GI Map) can reveal that conventional medicine misses, including low stomach acid, bacterial overgrowth, yeast, and parasites
• The nervous system–gut connection via the vagus nerve, and why the "rest to digest" principle is non-negotiable
• How chronic pelvic pain creates protective muscle guarding that slows digestion and worsens bloating, and what helps (posture, breathwork, abdominal massage, pelvic floor PT)
• When to investigate hormones (hint: it's layer five, not layer one) and what estrogen dominance looks like
• A real client story: from bloated every single day to finally feeling free

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You're eating a beautiful, anti-inflammatory diet, and yet your pain just won't budge. You're not doing it wrong. You're just missing a few pieces of the puzzle. In this episode, Alyssa digs into why food alone is often not enough to manage endometriosis pain, and what a whole-body approach to healing actually looks like.

In This Episode

• Why endometriosis is a full-body inflammatory disease, not just a reproductive disorder
• The often-overlooked role of blood sugar balance in managing inflammation and pain
• How to eat for blood sugar stability: meal timing, spacing, and the protein-fat-carb combination
• Why gut health is essential (because you are what you can absorb, not just what you eat)
• How sleep, movement, stress, nervous system regulation, and toxin exposure all layer into your pain picture
• Why pain can become a learned protective response, and what it means for your healing journey
• The concept of "inflammation hunting" and how Alyssa uses it with her one-on-one clients
• A powerful mindset reframe: your body isn't betraying you, it's responding to its environment

Key Takeaway

Healing from endo isn't about cutting out one more food. It's about supporting all the interconnected systems of your body with intention, not perfection. Your body is asking for more support, not more discipline.

Resources Mentioned:

• Episode 119: Building an Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Endometriosis

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In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Enright, a mind-body fertility coach, birth doula, yoga teacher, and somatic experiencing practitioner, to explore one of the most overlooked pieces of the fertility puzzle: the role that fear, emotions, and the nervous system play in your journey.

Whether you're in the thick of trying to conceive, navigating a diagnosis like endometriosis, healing after loss, or carrying anxiety into a new pregnancy, this conversation is full of grounding insight and practical tools to help you feel more empowered along the way.

In this episode, we cover:

• The difference between conscious and unconscious fear, and how to uncover what's quietly running the show
• What somatic work actually is and why working through the body can unlock healing that the mind alone can't reach
• How our diagnoses can become our identity (and what it looks like to gently step out of that)
• Why the fertility journey doesn't end at conception, and how fear can show up in pregnancy after loss
• Practical tools like breath work, mindfulness, and body-based anchoring to regulate your nervous system in triggering moments

Connect with Lauren:

• Instagram: @fertilefromwithin
• Website: breathewithlauren.com
• Free Resource: Lauren's Mind Body Fertility Toolkit — a free mini course with a sample of her go-to tools.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. This may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

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If you’ve ever been told to “just relax,” that your labs look “normal,” or to simply move forward with IVF without any deeper conversation about nutrition or other underlying support for fertility, this episode is for you.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing part of my own fertility journey, and the moment I realized there had to be more I could do to support my body.

We’re breaking down:

• The biggest myths around fertility nutrition
• What actually matters when it comes to supporting egg quality and implantation
• How blood sugar, inflammation, and nutrient status impact fertility
• Simple shifts you can start making today

Fertility isn’t random. And your body isn’t broken. There are foundational, whole-body ways to support your hormones and reproductive health, whether you’re trying naturally or preparing for IVF.

Resources Mentioned:

• 🎙 Episode 21: Blood Sugar: The Key to Hormonal Balance
• 🎙 Episode 119: Step-by-Step Anti-Inflammatory Diet
• 💛 Book a free 30-minute consultation with me to talk through your fertility journey and see how we can support your body together

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If you’ve tried everything for endometriosis, like diet changes, supplements, workouts, and doctors, but still feel stuck, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I break down the 4 foundational pillars of endometriosis healing and explain why true relief doesn’t come from addressing just one area of the body.

Endo is complex, and healing requires a whole-body, holistic approach that supports your physical body, nutrition, sleep, and nervous system.

You’ll learn:

• Why focusing on only food or supplements often isn’t enough
• The 4 core pillars every endo healing plan needs to address
• How nervous system and emotional support play a role in pain and symptoms
• What a sustainable, supportive approach to endo healing actually looks like

Whether you’re early in your healing journey or feeling burned out from trying all the things, this episode will help you zoom out, reconnect with your body, and understand what’s truly missing from your plan.

Because healing endometriosis isn’t about doing more. It’s about supporting your body in the right ways.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. This may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

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If you’re someone who’s capable, driven, and doing “all the right things,” yet still feels stuck, exhausted, or like you’re constantly starting over, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I'm joined by Alicia Meek, an intuitive tarot and NLP practitioner who supports women in creating sustainable, grounded change without hustle, force, or toxic motivation.

We explore why willpower and motivation often fail, how chronic overwhelm disconnects us from self-trust, and what it actually takes to create clarity and momentum that lasts.

This episode is a powerful reminder that lasting change doesn’t come from fixing yourself, it comes from learning how to listen, regulate, and lead yourself forward with intention.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why “push through it” mindset keeps women stuck
• The difference between forcing change and embodied, sustainable growth
• How to rebuild self-trust when you feel disconnected or overwhelmed
• Why clarity, not motivation, is the key to lasting transformation
• Creating a life that feels intentional instead of reactive

If you’re craving steadiness, clarity, and a more aligned way of moving forward, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. This may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.