Aligned to Rise Podcast
Welcome to Aligned to Rise, the podcast for ambitious women who are ready to reclaim their vitality, align with their true power, and rise into the life they were meant to live.
Hosted by functional nutritionist and performance coach Alyssa Chavez, this show blends the science of gut and hormone health with the soul of mindset work, nervous system healing, and emotional release. Whether you’re navigating endometriosis, period pain, fatigue, or digestive drama—or you’re just craving deeper clarity and confidence in your body and purpose—you’ll find the support you need right here.
Each week, you’ll hear raw conversations, expert insights, and practical tools that help you:
- Understand what’s really going on in your body
- Rewire limiting beliefs and emotional patterns
- Nourish yourself on every level—physically, emotionally, and energetically
- Step fully into the bold, aligned woman you know you’re meant to be
This is your space to grow, to heal, and to rise!
Episodes
126 episodes
Creating Change That Actually Lasts w/ Alicia Meek
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 intu...
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Episode 125
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44:54
Why Your Period is Your Fertility Report
What if your period wasn’t something to dread, but a powerful source of information about your body and your fertility?In this episode, I share why your menstrual cycle is your body’s monthly fertility report, whether you’re try...
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Episode 124
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19:15
The Real Root Causes of Period Pain
Painful periods are common, but they’re not normal. In this episode, I break down what’s actually happening in your body when your period hurts and why pain is a signal, not something to simply override. You’ll learn how in...
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Episode 123
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34:54
5 Inner Shifts That Changed My Fertility Journey
In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing some of the most powerful inner shifts that changed everything in my 9-year fertility journey.After years of believing my body was broken--after endometriosis, pregnancy loss, and multiple rou...
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Episode 122
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20:20
What Actually Shifted Jennifer Edmonds’ Fertility Journey
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by fertility yoga, Pilates, and breathwork teacher Jennifer Edmonds, whose personal journey through infertility, IVF, miscarriage, and nervous system dysregulation led her to a completely different un...
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Episode 121
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46:48
What is Functional Nutrition and How Can It Help With Endo?
*This episode is a replay of episode 3, one of my most popular episodes of all time, which originally aired on September 27, 2023. I thought it was time to bring it back to the surface for you to enjoy!*Today’s episode is jam-...
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Episode 120
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41:19
Step-by-Step Anti-Inflammatory Diet
*This is a replay of one of our most popular episodes to date, which originally aired as episode 71 on January 22nd, 2025. Enjoy!*Have you ever wondered if the food on your plate could help reduce your pain and give you more co...
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Episode 119
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24:32
When Your Body Stores What You Ignore
Your symptoms are never random, they’re messages.In today’s episode, we dive into the emotional roots behind some of the most common struggles women face, from pelvic pain and endometriosis to bloating, constipation, back pain, fatig...
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Episode 118
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19:51
Why Does Endometriosis Cause Infertility?
In this episode, we take a look at the deeper connection between endometriosis and infertility, something I've lived, studied, and supported women through for nearly a decade. I break down why endometriosis can make concept...
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Episode 117
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31:49
Endometriosis Doesn't Always Get Worse w/ Katie Edmonds
You’ve probably heard at some point that endometriosis is a lifelong, progressive disease that only gets worse with time. But the research tells a very different (and far more hopeful) story.In this episode, I’m joined by Katie Edmonds, ...
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Episode 116
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51:01
The Healing Power of Gratitude
*This episode was originally published November 22, 2023. But I thought that Thanksgiving week is a wonderful time to bring it back to the light!*Today we are diving deep into how cultivating gratitude can transform our lives,...
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Episode 115
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30:33
3 Patterns Keeping You Stuck in Gut + Hormonal Symptoms
In this episode of Aligned to Rise, I break down the three hidden patterns that keep so many women stuck in cycles of bloating, fatigue, PMS, constipation, and hormone chaos, even when they’re doing “all the right things.”You’ll l...
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Episode 114
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20:09
Energy Healing for Pain w/ Mike Sententia
If you’ve ever lived with pain that just won’t quit, you know how exhausting it can feel to “try everything” and still wake up hurting.Today’s episode will expand your perspective on what’s possible. I’m joined by Mike Sententia, ...
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Episode 113
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43:26
The 3 Big Myths Keeping Your Hormones Stuck
If you’ve been trying everything to balance your hormones, but yet you STILL feel tired, inflamed, moody, bloated, or off, this episode is going to feel like such a relief. Because the truth is: most women are focusing on the wrong problem when...
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Episode 112
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31:08
What No One Taught You About Your Cycle w/ Kate Douglas
Have you ever felt like you should understand your body by now, but no one ever really taught you how it works?In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Douglas, a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and founder of Ea...
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Episode 111
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33:12
The Dirty Truth About Constipation
Constipation might not be the most glamorous topic, but it’s one of the most important conversations we can have when it comes to gut health (and hormone health too!).In this episode, we get real about what your poop is...
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Episode 110
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30:47
Pregnancy After Loss: The Beauty, the Fear, and Emotions
After eight years of infertility, IVF, and loss, I’m now 17 weeks pregnant with a little girl.But if I’m being honest, pregnancy after miscarriage hasn’t looked the way I imagined it would. It’s been filled with gratitude and joy, but al...
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Episode 109
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33:04
Endometriosis, Emotions, + Trauma w/ Jennifer Schlueter
In this fascinating conversation, I sits down with Dr. Jennifer Schlueter, a certified trauma-informed hypnotherapist and spiritual hypnosis trainer, to explore the deep connection between endometriosis, trauma, and emotions, and ...
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Episode 108
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44:37
The 6 Shifts That Changed Everything In My Fertility Journey
After 8 years of trying, countless tears, and the weight of endometriosis and infertility, I finally conceived naturally at age 36. But here’s the surprising part: it wasn’t about adding more protocols or doing more. It was about what I stopped...
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Episode 107
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32:10
Free from Chronic Pain Without Pills or Procedures w/ Laura Haraka
If you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of pain, pills, and endless doctor visits, this episode is for you.My guest today, Laura Haraka, spent four years chasing answers for her chronic pelvic pain, seeing over 25 doctor...
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Episode 106
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51:07
My 8-Year Fertility Journey (+ A Big Surprise)
⚠️ Gentle Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of infertility, IVF, miscarriage, and pregnancy. Please take care of your heart and listen only if it feels supportive for you today. 💛After eight long years of navigatin...
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Episode 105
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26:06
Why You're Still Exhausted (+ Why More Coffee Isn't the Answer)
How to fuel your body, honor your cycle, and finally reclaim the energy to go after your big dreams.Ever feel like no matter how much you sleep (or how much coffee you drink), you’re still running on empty? In this episode, I’...
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Episode 104
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26:24
Beyond Hormones: The Hidden Metabolic Roots of PCOS + Infertility w/ Kara Becker
Functional nutritionist Kara Becker joins me on the podcast today to reframe PCOS and fertility through a metabolic lens (think blood sugar, inflammation, stress, and nervous system “safety,” not just sex hormones).In this episode, yo...
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Episode 103
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50:34
The Hidden Roots of Chronic Pain
If you’ve tried everything for your chronic pain, from supplements to massage to chiropractic work to medications, and nothing seems to help, this episode may be the missing piece you’ve been searching for.What if the pain you...
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Episode 102
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22:49
The Brain-Pain Connection No One Talks About w/ Jill Mueller
What if your pain isn’t just in your body… but in your brain?In this episode, I sit down with physiotherapist and endo warrior Jill Mueller to uncover the surprising truth about pain science and endometriosis. We talk about:W...
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Episode 101
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52:57