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If you've been eating a near-perfect diet and still struggling with hormonal imbalances, period pain, bloating, or fatigue, this episode is for you. I break down why the stress around clean eating can be just as damaging to your body as the food itself, and how the pursuit of dietary perfection can actually keep you stuck.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why chronic food stress and anxiety trigger the same cortisol response as a physical threat and what that does to your hormones
• Why highly reactive women who restrict more foods are often making things worse, not better
• The difference between short-term elimination and long-term restriction, and why one helps while the other harms
• How social media and wellness culture can fuel fear-based eating and the comparison trap
• Why food reactivity is a symptom to investigate, not a life sentence of restriction
• What I actually eat now vs. during my most restrictive phase and why she feels better with more flexibility
• A real client story: from food fear and constant gut symptoms to balanced hormones and an enjoyable relationship with food

Key Takeaway

Your nervous system cannot tell the difference between a lion chasing you and a food fear spiral. If you're eating beautifully but living in a state of anxiety about every bite, your body is still under chronic stress, and that stress is disrupting the very hormones you're trying to heal.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Episode 140: 5 Things That Will Determine You Success With a Holistic Approach to Endo
• GI Map stool testing: the gut health tool I use with nearly every one-on-one client
• 📅 Book a free 30-minute consultation with me

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• Free Period Pain Playbook
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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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Trying a holistic approach to endo but not seeing the results you hoped for? In this episode, I'm breaking down the 5 things that will truly determine your success, and it goes way beyond what's on your plate.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why your mindset is the foundation of everything
• The importance of committing to the long game (and how to stay motivated when progress feels slow)
• Why having the right coach or support system is a game-changer
• What a true holistic approach actually looks like
• How cultivating gratitude for your body can transform your healing journey

Reflection question: Which of these 5 pillars is your weakest area right now?

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Connect w/ Alyssa:

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Work w/ Alyssa:

• Free Period Pain Playbook
• Work with me 1:1

Learn more about Alyssa

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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Have you ever felt like your body was sending you signals you just didn't know how to read? In this episode, I'm sharing everything I wish I had known years earlier — before a nine-year fertility journey that could have looked very different if I had understood what my cycle was trying to tell me all along.

Whether you're actively trying to conceive, trying not to conceive, or simply want to understand your body better, this episode is for you.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why your menstrual cycle is your fifth vital sign — and what that actually means for your overall health
• The four phases of your cycle and what's happening hormonally in each one
• What a truly healthy cycle looks and feels like (hint: it's probably not what you were taught in school)
• The three key symptoms to track so you always know where you are in your cycle
• What common cycle irregularities are trying to tell you about your hormones and fertility
• Why birth control doesn't actually "regulate" your hormones — and what it does instead

Resources Mentioned

• Tempdrop wearable basal body temperature tracker
• Read Your Body app (my personal favorite for cycle tracking)
• Kindara app (another great option for cycle tracking)

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If this episode resonated and you're ready to get your cycles back on track naturally, I'd love to connect. Book a free consultation with me to explore how functional nutrition can help bring your body into balance, just like it did for me and the clients I work with every day.

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Subscribe to the Aligned to Rise Podcast:
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Connect w/ Alyssa:

• Instagram
• Website

Work w/ Alyssa:

• Free Period Pain Playbook
• Work with me 1:1

Learn more about Alyssa

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.