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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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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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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

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

• Instagram
• Website

Work w/ Alyssa:

• Free Period Pain Playbook
• Aligned Period Reset
• 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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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.

Subscribe to the Aligned to Rise Podcast:
Apple | Spotify

Connect w/ Alyssa:

• Instagram
• Website

Work w/ Alyssa:

• Free Period Pain Playbook
• Aligned Period Reset
• 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.