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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.
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Welcome to Endo Battery, the podcast that's here to journey with you through Endometriosis and Adenomyosis. In a world where silence often shrouds these challenging conditions, Endo Battery stands as a beacon of hope and a source of strength. We believe in the power of knowledge, personal stories, and expert insights to illuminate the path forward. Our mission? To walk with you, hand in hand, through the often daunting landscape of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis. This podcast is like a warm h ...
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Best Worst Club- we all hate that we have endometriosis in common. But we couldn’t be on this journey with anybody more resilient or empathetic then the warriors that make up our club. Think of this podcast as your space to be understood, uplifted and plugged into the thriving endo- community. Join host and fellow endo warrior, Mariah Battaglia to contribute to spreading awareness of our realities and calling out the systemic injustices we face. Subscribe so you don't miss weekly episodes an ...
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In this unfiltered podcast about infertility, journalist and mom-of-two Ali Prato, who went through secondary infertility and IVF herself, talks to women—and some men—about the messy, frustrating, painful, heartbreaking, absurd and sometimes humorous journey to have a baby. Or in some cases, to not have a baby. Each episode tells a different story about family building, getting real about miscarriages, egg freezing, sperm and egg donation, IUIs, endometriosis, male factor infertility, adopti ...
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Healing You Healing Me is the place of inspiration, motivation, and encouragement. Dedicated to complete healing, we share achievements, struggles, good times, and bad. Why? Because our healing is intertwined. Healing you really is healing me! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healinguhealingme/support
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How to heal yourself by looking at the things no one (including you) really wants you to see. We discuss female cycle syncing, hormonal nutrition, functional medicine, Ayurveda, Taoist Healing Love, Reiki, Ovarian Kung Fu, spirituality, sexuality & mental health as well as the inconvenient truths of our modern health care system that keep these modalities hidden & falsely marketed so we’re left wondering why the hell no one knows about this. My name is Meredith Ochoa and I’m another f*#%ing ...
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Send us a Text Message. 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 impact our bodies. In this episode you’ll hear: -The Importance of Magnesium: Learn why…
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"I never thought I'd be down a 10 year journey just to have my one and only miracle daughter," says Sandra Rimaldi, an infertility nurse and infertility warrior who spent a decade trying to build her family. For years, Sandra worked with renowned Reproductive Immunologist Dr. Jeffrey Braverman, who passed away in 2019, treating patients from all ov…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 often something we’re deficient in. Maintaining healthy zinc levels is crucial for ma…
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Catherine John is a dear member of the Fertility Rally fam, and today, she's sharing her entire story with Ali, from being diagnosed with PCOS to going through IUIs. Catherine talks about exploring the option of doing her fertility treatments in Tijuana (and why she ultimately decided against it), her irregular periods; why she was told she was a g…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 system impacts endometriosis, shedding light on why it is an immune condition rat…
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What do you know about the vaginal microbiome? What does your vaginal microbiome have to do with your ability to conceive? Ali didn't know much about this, and is still learning, thanks to today's guest, Cheryl Sew Hoy, CEO and Founder of Tiny Health. Cheryl, a longtime entrepreneur and women's health advocate, explains how the microbiome impacts w…
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Send us a Text Message. Explore all the facinating and insightful research that's helping us understand Endometriosis and all it's nuances. This episode we cover the following studies: 1.)The causal relationship of depression, anxiety, and neuroticism with endometriosis: A bidirectional 2-sample Mendelian randomization study. Medicine (Baltimore). …
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On today's episode, Ali is talking to Emily Patel, founder of Hopeful Mama Foundation, about her family building journey, years of struggles, and finally having her two daughters. Emily talks about having hot flashes and night sweats at the age of 16, being put on birth control, and later learning that she had premature ovarian failure/early menopa…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 discuss safer alternatives for managing your period. In this episode, you’ll hear: -Fi…
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Send us a Text Message. Can removing ovaries in young women with endometriosis do more harm than good? Join us asa we discuss the critical long-term implications of surgical decisions with Dr. Cindy Mosbrucker. We tackle the often-overlooked consequences of oophorectomy (removal of ovaries), such as accelerated aging, bone brittleness, and cognitiv…
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Christie Bishop is host of the podcast, "What Nobody Tells Us," where she tackles taboo topics and hosts uncomfortable conversations, from cancer to grief to the foster care system. Today, she tells Ali her own family building story, starting with how her then-fiance, Bryan Bishop, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and given six months t…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian could evolve into a distinguished career in urogynecology? This week, we welcome Dr. Cindy Mosbrucker, a leading expert in minimally invasive excision of endometriosis. Her journey is nothing short of extraordinary—from hands-on experiences to impactful mentorshi…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 into the underlying reasons for stress and the actionable steps you can take. In th…
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In our world today, it doesn’t take much to get stressed out. Just turn on the news, open your calendar, or have a conversation about facing your shit and healing yourself with your western medicine doctor. Our entire country has been under a tsunami of stress since 2020, where businesses were shutdown & failed, suicides & divorces drastically incr…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 stress and endometriosis and its impact on your body. Part 2 will cover why stress ha…
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Send us a Text Message. Get ready to uncover the transformative power of functional medicine in addressing endometriosis and adenomyosis with our special guest, Dr. Bri Wyatt. Renowned for her expertise as a physical therapist and pelvic floor specialist, Dr. Wyatt shares her personal journey through chronic pain and how it steered her towards inte…
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Leyla Bilali is a veteran fertility nurse with over a decade of clinical experience at a top NYC clinic. She considers herself to be a "Fertility Godmother," with big ideas for fertility care. Today, she tells Ali about her family building journey, including the road to having her two girls, and the devastating losses she has experienced while tryi…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 episode! In this episode, I answer: -Will endometriosis cause weight gain? -Is soy bad for end…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how endometriosis impacts not just personal lives but also the workplace and broader economy? Join us on Endobattery Fast Charged as we unpack the hidden toll this condition takes on productivity, both at home and on the job. Discover shocking studies that reveal how endometriosis-related absenteeism and presen…
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Pride Month Continues! Today we are celebrating the beautiful family built by Christina Bailey, aka @babybaileymamadrama on IG. Christina talks about coming out when she was younger, having her two older daughters via IVF, and how the LGBTQ community gets asked a lot, "Why don't you just adopt, or why don't you just foster?" Christina talks about g…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 importance of having a support system for endometriosis. While friends and loved ones can be incredibly supporti…
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Send us a Text Message. What if you could transform an overwhelming challenge into a mission that changes lives? Our guest, Chanda Hinton, knows firsthand. After surviving a life-altering spinal cord injury at just nine years old, Chanda has turned her personal journey into a powerful movement for holistic healthcare solutions. Join us as we explor…
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In 2011, singer Nelly Joy told a doctor that she thought she had endometriosis, but the doctor just chuckled and said, "Most girls have painful periods," handed her birth control and Nelly went on her way. She spent years navigating kidney issues, anemia (blacking out), IBS, and constant throwing up from pain while being on the road doing an arena …
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Send us a Text Message. 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. Today, I want to give you a sneak preview of the overarching topics we'll be coverin…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode of Endo Battery Fast Charged is a continuation into research and its correlation between the LGBTQ+ Community and endometriosis. Here are the articles that are highlighted in this episode: Jones CE. Queering gendered disabilities. J Lesbian Stud. 2021;25(3):195-211. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32567533/ Dysm…
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When you have sex, you are giving some else permission to ‘enter’ the ‘course’ of your spirit. You have no control of what they might take from or leave there, so it really works in your favor to choose your partners wisely. And on this episode, we are chatting with the Mother of Liberation about the sacred sexuality impact not only on your spirit,…
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Meet Leia and Krison Burroughs, who are still in the midst of their family building journey. On today's show, Leia and Kriston tell Ali about how Kriston was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia when he was just a year old, and how they had no idea that the sickle cell drug, Hydroxyurea, would have a direct effect on his fertility. They also talk abou…
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Send us a Text Message. Join me and gain insight into what the research says when it comes to the the LGBTQ+ community and endometriosis. Transgender and gender diverse people with endometriosis: A perspective on affirming gynaecological care. Womens Health (Lond). 2024 Jan-Dec;20:17455057241251974. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38742674/ Prevale…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 always recognize the signs of fatigue or understand why we have it. Today, I unpack s…
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Today, Ali has a true sports icon on the show: Former pro soccer star Carli Lloyd, who won two World Cups and two Olympic Gold medals during her incredible career. Carli is currently pregnant -- and in the second trimester -- with her first baby, but it's been a long and difficult infertility journey to get here. Carli tells Ali all the details, st…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 endo and how she aims to empower women through their fitness journeys despite endo s…
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Send us a Text Message. What if the pain you've been living with for years was dismissed as normal? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Ginger Garner, a celebrated physical therapist and lifestyle medicine expert, who courageously shares her long-overdue diagnosis of endometriosis at age 50. Dr. Garner opens up about the impact of cultural conditioning…
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Happy Pride Month! Ali's guest today is Michael, one of the dads behind Two Dads U.K., whose mission is to raise awareness of same-sex parenting and help other same-sex couples and other single gay people realize that becoming a parent shouldn't just be a dream. Michael talks about coming out; building a family with his husband, Wes; the 3-4 years …
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Send us a Text Message. 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, you’ll hear: 1. Your goals are not aligning with their methods: if you want to focus on fertility,…
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Send us a Text Message. When we peel back the layers of healthcare access for endometriosis and adenomyosis sufferers, a tangled web of systemic biases and inequalities is revealed. Joined by the insightful Jen Moore, our latest episode delves into the heart-breaking narratives from all corners of the globe, including the stark discrimination unmar…
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Today Ali talking to her sweet SoulCycle friend Lex Borino, a super successful bridal hair stylist about her recent egg freezing journey. Lex, who is 30 years old, explains why she came to this decision: "Once I turned 30 and realized, 'Ooh, I'm not in a relationship, that's not on the table right now,' I had to look at my options and be like, 'Wha…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 are incredibly beneficial and can make a huge difference. In today’s episode, you’ll he…
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Send us a Text Message. When Jen Moore first experienced the agony of endometriosis and adenomyosis at just eleven years old, little did she know that her pain would ignite a fierce advocacy for global awareness and change. Join us at the table for an enlightening conversation with Jen, who candidly details her journey from suffering in silence to …
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Are you a truth teller? I am, and you probably are if you like this show. The mask is dropping even further today in the second part of this special 2-part narcissism episode month, as we unravel this topic with two of the top narcissism experts. Before we dive in, thank you for having the bravery to face your shit and heal yourself. Because We are…
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Today's episode features Carly Stockdale, who started Nascency, Everything to know about surrogacy, and whether it’s right for you Carly talks about her egg freezing experience, pregnancy, and why she and her husband decided to use a surrogate for baby number two. She also talks about everything she's doing with Nascency, which provides info on bec…
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Send us a Text Message. Postmenopausal endometriosis: a challenging condition beyond menopause. Menopause. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38531006/ Endometriosis in Menopausal Women-A New Age Is Coming? Literature Review. Life (Basel) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38672755/ Patient experiences of endometriosis diagnosis: A mixed methods approach…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 educating people that not all supplements are created equally. In this episode, you’ll hear…
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The mask is dropping today in this special 2-part narcissism episode, as we unravel this topic with two of the top narcissism experts over the next 2 weeks. People ask me, what’s the #1 thing you did to heal from endometriosis, or what made the most impact? And I tell them: The thing that accelerated my healing faster than anything else was facing …
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Today's episode features a total badass, UFC fighter Katlyn Cerminara. Katlyn talks about getting into fighting as a young girl; thinking she would be pregnant right away when she took out her IUD (very relatable!); and going to a specialist after trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant after three months. She also talks about being told by her docto…
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Send us a Text Message. 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. In this episode, you’ll hear: -Ways to heal the physical body are looking at your diet and nutrient…
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Send us a Text Message. TW* Pregnancy loss, infertility, suicidal ideation When Casey Berna, a fierce clinical social worker and endo warrior, graced our podcast, the air buzzed with the spirit of advocacy and the unwavering strength of those battling endometriosis. Her story is one of transformation—from personal trials with endometriosis and infe…
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Today Ali is talking to Modern Mom Probs founder Tara Clark about her unexplained infertility journey. Tara talks about growing up in Catholic school and the "fear-based" sex education she got; her three devastating miscarriages; being diagnosed with fibroids and having a procedure to remove them, and why she and her husband needed to take a mental…
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Send us a Text Message. Joining me at the table is, Dr. Naomi Whittaker, a visionary in restorative reproductive medicine, to explore the fertile yet challenging terrain of endometriosis and its impact on fertility. Dr. Whittaker's innovative approach marries cutting-edge research with minimally invasive surgery and bioidentical hormones, charting …
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Send us a Text Message. 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, meaning we all have different bodies and we do not process foods the exact same way. In this ep…
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Send us a Text Message. 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. In today’s episode we dive into how toxicity impacts the body and fertility. In today’s e…
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