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 Myths Keeping You Stuck in Survival Mode
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In this episode, we're digging into four common myths in the endo world that sound helpful but can actually keep your nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight mode, making healing harder, not easier. If you've been doing everything "right" and still feel tense, inflamed, or reactive, this episode is for you.
What We Cover:
We start by breaking down what survival mode actually looks like: hypervigilance around food and symptoms, constant symptom tracking, fear of flare-ups, feeling like your body is the enemy, and muscle guarding. We also explore how chronic sympathetic nervous system activation contributes to pain, inflammation, and even fertility struggles.
Then we tackle the four big myths:
- Myth #1: If you just eat clean enough, your endo will calm down.
- Myth #2: More discipline equals better results.
- Myth #3: Pain means something is wrong right now.
- Myth #4: You have to push through to stay strong.
We wrap up with practical, actionable ways to start moving out of survival mode: eating with less fear and more gratitude, calming your nervous system when symptoms arise, building restorative habits, gentle consistency over perfectionism, and leaning on a support system rather than isolating.
Resources mentioned:
Ep. 129: Why Endometriosis Pain Doesn’t Improve (Even With a Clean Diet)
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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.