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
Your Hormones Aren't the Problem--This Is.
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If you've been told you have a hormone imbalance (or you've suspected it yourself), this episode is going to completely change the way you think about what's happening in your body.
Most women dealing with symptoms like PMS, heavy periods, painful periods, fatigue, bloating, mood swings, or irregular cycles have done the research. They've landed on terms like estrogen dominance or low progesterone. They may have even started supplements, tried seed cycling, or cleaned up their diet. And yet they still don't feel better.
Here's what most people miss: your hormones are rarely the cause of your symptoms. They're the result. In this episode, we're going deeper, into the four body systems that are most likely driving your hormone imbalance, and why addressing these root causes is the key to finally feeling like yourself again.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why hormone imbalance is a downstream symptom (not a root cause) and what this means for your healing
- The estrobolome: what it is, why your gut microbiome directly controls your estrogen levels, and what happens when it's out of balance
- How your gut can drive estrogen dominance, heavy periods, and PMS
- Why a sluggish liver keeps estrogen recirculating in your body
- How blood sugar dysregulation drives androgen excess, worsens estrogen dominance, and feeds the stress response cycle
- Why two women can have identical hormone panels and need completely different approaches
- What to look at upstream of your hormones and how this is the foundation of everything I do with my clients
If any of these symptoms sound familiar, this episode is for you:
- PMS, mood swings, or irritability before your period
- Heavy, painful, or irregular periods
- Bloating, constipation, or digestive issues alongside hormonal symptoms
- Fatigue that doesn't improve with rest
- Acne, hair thinning, or unwanted hair growth
- Waking between 1–4am
- Energy crashes, sugar cravings, or feeling "hangry"
- Symptoms that seem to shift or worsen during stressful periods
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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.