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!
Aligned to Rise Podcast
Why Endo Bloating is So Hard to Fix
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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.