The Endo Belly Girl Podcast
Do you want to learn how to manage endo naturally, but feel confused and overwhelmed by all of the conflicting information out there? Join Functional Nutrition professional Alyssa Chavez as she breaks down exactly what you need to know in bite sized pieces each week. If you want to learn how to ditch the endo belly, get to the bottom of your digestive distress, and kick your pain and fatigue to the curb, this is for you.
Episodes
54 episodes since 2023
5 Tips to Beat the Endo Bloat
Welcome back to the Endo Belly Girl Podcast! Today, we're diving into a quick but valuable episode all about one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of endometriosis—bloating, also known as endo belly. I get tons of questions about this...
September 11, 2024
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Episode 53
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18:39
Endometriosis and Thyroid Problems
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the crucial connection between thyroid health and endometriosis. Did you know that those with endometriosis are six times more likely to have an underactive thyroid? And if thyroid issues are present, ...
September 04, 2024
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Episode 52
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31:36
From Endo Pain to Empowerment w/ Mona Haratianfar
In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to chat with Mona Haratianfar, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, endo warrior, and she has PCOS. Mona’s journey began in the world of cancer research and biomedical technologies, but as her PCOS and endo sympt...
August 28, 2024
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Episode 51
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1:00:47
My Path to Pain Free Periods With Endo
Welcome back to the Endo Belly Girl Podcast! I’m so excited to celebrate our 50th episode with you! It’s hard to believe that we’re almost at the one-year mark since starting this journey together. To celebrate, I’m diving deep into the path th...
August 21, 2024
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Episode 50
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38:21
Zinc: The Essential Mineral for Endo Health
In today's episode, we continue our mineral series by diving into all things zinc! Zinc is a vital mineral for managing endometriosis, playing a crucial role in many bodily functions. Zinc supports many vital functions in the body, and it’s oft...
August 14, 2024
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Episode 49
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29:49
Endometriosis and Immune System w/ Dr. Sarah Wilson
Today, I am thrilled to have Dr. Sarah Wilson join us. Dr. Wilson is a naturopathic doctor, founder of Advanced Women’s Health, a series of clinics across Canada, and she also lives with endometriosis. In this episode, we explore how the immune...
August 07, 2024
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Episode 48
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54:08
Magnesium: The Unsung Hero for Endo Warriors
Welcome back to the Endo Belly Girl Podcast! Today, we're starting a new series on minerals, beginning with magnesium. Given that summer causes us to lose minerals through sweat, it's especially important to understand how these nutrients impac...
July 31, 2024
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Episode 47
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29:52
Non Toxic Period Products for Endo
Today’s episode dives into a hot topic circling the internet: period products. A recent study reveals that tampons contain heavy metals, raising concerns about their safety. In this episode, I explore why this is alarming for consumers and disc...
July 24, 2024
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Episode 46
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42:18
Managing Chronic Stress and Endometriosis
Welcome back to the Endo Belly Girl Podcast! Today is part two of our series on stress and its effects on endometriosis. If you haven’t listened to the first part, definitely check it out before you listen to part two. In this episode, I dive i...
July 17, 2024
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Episode 45
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28:37
Stress and Endometriosis Pain: What's the Connection?
This week’s episode is the first part of our two-part series on stress and its effects on endometriosis! Stress is a crucial topic when it comes to managing endometriosis, so we're diving deep. This episode focuses on the connection between str...
July 10, 2024
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Episode 44
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28:09
Endo Q&A: Is Soy Bad for Endo? Are Eggs Bad for Endo? +More
Today's episode we're diving into your questions about endometriosis in another exciting Q&A session. I love answering your questions, so if you have anything you'd like to ask, feel free to message me on Instagram for our next Q&A epis...
July 03, 2024
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Episode 43
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23:41
The Power of Community for Endometriosis
Welcome back to the Endo Belly Girl Podcast! In today’s episode, I dive into the inspiration behind starting the Endo Warrior Circle, my new membership for endo warriors opening this week. I’m passionate about the importa...
June 26, 2024
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Episode 42
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21:53
The Four Foundations of Endo Health
This week’s episode is all about the four foundations of endo health. I’m super excited about the upcoming launch of the Endo Warrior Circle, a subscription-based program where everything is broken down into these four essential foundations. To...
June 19, 2024
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Episode 41
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22:27
Endometriosis and Fatigue: What's the Deal?
In today’s episode, I’m talking about a common symptom for us endo warriors: fatigue. Often, we don’t realize how tired we are until we start addressing other symptoms of endometriosis and experience more energy throughout the day. We don’t alw...
June 12, 2024
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Episode 40
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42:44
Exercise for Endometriosis w/ Amy Grace
Welcome back to the Endo Belly Girl Podcast! Today, I am excited to dive into exercise for endometriosis with Amy Grace. Amy is a fitness trainer specializing in women’s fitness and a hormonal health coach. We also discuss Amy’s journey with en...
June 05, 2024
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Episode 39
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57:02
Red Flags to Watch for in Endo Care
This week’s episode dives into red flags to look for when choosing doctors or practitioners to help you through your endo journey. The journey is hard enough, and we need practitioners who are on our side 100%.In this episode,...
May 29, 2024
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Episode 38
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31:15
10 Simple Steps to a Healthier Gut
In today’s episode, I dive into my favorite topic: gut health, focusing on foundational practices that often get overlooked. I have my top 10 tips on how to support your gut health. While many of these tips may seem simple, I promise they...
May 22, 2024
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Episode 37
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31:09
The Truth About Supplements for Endometriosis w/ Kate Mahoney
Welcome back to the Endo Belly Girl Podcast! Today I dive into understanding supplements with my friend and mentor Kate Mahoney, a functional practitioner dietary supplement expert. Kate and I share a passion for bioindividuality, and edu...
May 15, 2024
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Episode 36
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1:12:19
Mind, Body, Spirit: A Holistic Approach to Endometriosis
In today’s episode, I delve into the holistic approach to the endometriosis healing journey. Endometriosis is a full-body disease, and healing endo goes beyond just our diet. It is about healing the mind, body, and the spirit. <...
May 08, 2024
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40:28
Demystifying the Endometriosis Diet
Welcome back to the Endo Belly Girl Podcast! In this week’s episode, I discuss “the endometriosis diet.” Contrary to popular belief, there isn't one specific diet to follow. There is no one diet because everyone is bio-individual, m...
May 01, 2024
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Episode 34
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39:56
Unveiling Hidden Fertility Barriers w/ Deidre Bloomquist
This week is our final episode of the infertility awareness series. I am excited to talk with Deidre Bloomquist. She is a functional nutritionist, and her specialty is reversing infertility through restoring health by reducing toxicity.&n...
April 24, 2024
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Episode 33
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47:02
Navigating Fertility and Endometriosis with Acupuncture w/ Allison Locke
In today’s episode, we continue our Infertility Awareness series by diving into the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine with Allison Locke, an Acupuncturist and integrative health practitioner. Allison, who is also an endo warrior, offe...
April 17, 2024
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Episode 32
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39:48
Navigating Mental Health With Infertility w/ Jessica Sorensen
Today’s episode is the second of this month-long series about infertility awareness. I'm thrilled to have Jessica Sorensen, a reproductive and perinatal therapist, joining us to delve into the mental health aspect of this journey. Jessic...
April 10, 2024
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Episode 31
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46:44
A Journey Through Infertility: Loss, Healing, and Hope
Welcome back to the Endo Belly Girl Podcast! This month, in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, we're diving deep into a series of discussions about infertility and our personal journeys with it. If this topic hits close to home and f...
April 03, 2024
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Episode 30
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53:19
Gut Health and Endometriosis w/ Lindsay Little
Welcome back to the Endo Belly Girl Podcast! In today’s episode I talk with my dear friend, Lindsay Little, about my favorite topic: gut health. Lindsay is a holistic nutritionist who helps women with embarrassing digestive issues. We're ...
March 27, 2024
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Episode 29
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49:22