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
Endo + Perimenopause Unpacked w/ Molly Sellers
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Are you between the ages of 35-50, have endo, and just been feeling a little “off” or “different” lately? In this candid and eye-opening episode, we welcome back functional nutritionist Molly for a deep dive into perimenopause (what it is, how it intersects with endometriosis, and what you can start doing today to support your body through this transition).
Molly first joined us back on Episode 54 (September 2024) to share her personal health journey, including her stage four endometriosis diagnosis and successful excision surgery. Now she's back to talk about the next chapter: navigating perimenopause, something she's currently living through firsthand and helping clients navigate.
In this episode, we cover:
- What perimenopause actually is and why it can start as early as your mid-30s
- The three stages of perimenopause and what to expect at each one
- The surprising overlap between endo symptoms and perimenopause symptoms (and how to tell them apart)
- How fluctuating estrogen and progesterone affect your ligaments, mood, sleep, anxiety, and more
- Why perimenopause has been called "the second puberty"
- The role of minerals in midlife hormone health
- What HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) testing is and why it can reveal what standard blood work misses
- Common mistakes women make in perimenopause
- The truth about protein, blood sugar balance, and why eating more can actually help you lose weight
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and bioidentical hormones — what endo warriors need to know before going that route
Resources & Links Mentioned:
- Molly's first episode: Episode 54 (September 2024)
- Instagram: @goodforyoufd
- Website: www.goodforyoufood.net
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