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
105 episodes
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
100th Episode Special: 10 Lessons that Changed My Life
In this milestone 100th episode, I’m sharing the 10 most powerful lessons I’ve learned over the past two years, through impactful episodes, client stories, and my own healing journey. Whether you're new to the podcast or have been with me from ...
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Episode 100
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29:30
5 Things I Quit for Better Hormone Health
If your cycles feel off, PMS is wrecking your mood, or you just feel like your hormones are all over the place lately, this episode is for you.I’m sharing 5 specific things I stopped doing that radically changed my hormone health. These ...
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Episode 99
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23:08
You Are Not Your Diagnosis
It’s easy to start identifying with the label you’ve been given, whether it's endometriosis, autoimmune disease, or chronic illness. But what if that’s not who you are?In this episode, I’m getting real about how I used to let my...
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Episode 98
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23:02
Is Stress Secretly Sabotaging Your Health Goals? w/ Molly McNamee
Are your workouts helping you, or secretly making your stress worse? In this episode of Aligned to Rise, I’m joined by Molly McNamee, fitness and hormone health coach, to unpack the powerful connection between stress, your nervous s...
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Episode 97
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54:50
Your Body's Silent Fire: Understanding Inflammation w/ Dr. Megan Lyons
In today’s episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Megan Lyons, doctor of clinical nutrition, founder of The Lyons’ Share Wellness, podcast host, and author. We connected at a nutrition conference after I attended her eye-opening talk on infla...
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Episode 96
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51:30
Where Woo Meets the Work
You’re doing everything right. You're eating well, taking the supplements, doing all the “right” things, but something still feels off. In this episode, I’m sharing the deeper reason why that might be happening and what finally helped ...
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Episode 95
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18:58
Welcome to Aligned to Rise!
Big news, my friend! This podcast (and my entire brand) just got a powerful glow-up. In this episode, I’m announcing the official rebrand from Endo Belly Girl to Aligned to Rise and sharing what this next chapter is all about....
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Episode 94
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19:01
Tired? Here’s What to Eat About It
In Part 2 of our fatigue series, we’re diving into how to actually support your energy through food, based on what your labs are telling you. If you listened to last week’s episode and thought, “Okay, cool… but now what do I do ...
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Episode 93
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27:32
5 Lab Markers That Explain Your Fatigue
You’re sleeping, eating clean, and taking your supplement, but the fatigue is still relentless. In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 common lab categories that could be the hidden key to your low energy — even if your doctor says every...
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Episode 92
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23:21
Endo or Gut Issues? Here's the Difference
Are you tired of feeling bloated all the time and wondering whether it’s just “endo doing its thing” or something deeper with your gut? This episode is for you! Today, we’re looking into the real differences (and surprising overlaps) between en...
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Episode 91
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26:34
How Pelvic Floor PT Can Ease Endo Pain w/ Dr. Danielle Owens
Today’s episode is a must-listen if you or someone you know is navigating endometriosis or pelvic pain. I sat down with Dr. Danielle Owens, a passionate pelvic floor physical therapist based in San Diego, to chat all things pelvic health, endo,...
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Episode 90
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30:17
Healing Without Hustling: A Radical New Approach
Have you ever found yourself absolutely exhausted by your healing journey with endometriosis? If you feel like you’ve tried it all, including medications, surgeries, diets, supplements, and you're still left feeling tired, in pain, and question...
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Episode 89
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26:53
You're Not Broken
Welcome back to The Endo Belly Girl Podcast! In this heartfelt solo episode, I drop the science and steps to dive into an honest, compassionate conversation I wish someone had with me when I was struggling the most. If you're feelin...
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Episode 88
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29:29
The Power of Food: How Simple Changes Can Ease Endo Pain
Have you ever been told that food doesn't make a difference when it comes to endometriosis pain? Well, today's episode is here to flip that script! We'll dive into the latest findings from the largest-ever international survey on diet and endom...
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Episode 87
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32:08
5 Tiny Shifts That Changed My Endo Journey
Welcome back to The Endo Belly Girl Podcast! In today’s episode, I share five small—yet mighty—shifts that have made a huge difference in my own endo journey. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start, the...
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Episode 86
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24:23
Root Causes Your Doctor May Have Missed
Have you ever been told that birth control is your only option for endometriosis—and that you should just learn to live with the pain? You are NOT alone. On today’s episode of The Endo Belly Girl Podcast, I cut through th...
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Episode 85
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29:53
Pain Isn’t Just Physical
In today’s episode, we dive deep into the all-too-familiar cycle of stress and pain that so many with endometriosis experience. If you’ve ever noticed your pain levels skyrocket during stressful moments and wondered about the real connection be...
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Episode 84
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37:15
Normal Labs, No Answers?
In today's episode, we're unpacking a topic that resonates with so many dealing with chronic symptoms: the discrepancy between normal lab results and how you actually feel. If you've ever been told that your labs...
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Episode 83
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28:08
Histamine and Endometriosis: Connections and Strategies for Relief
Join me in this week's episode where we unpack the connection between histamine and endometriosis. If you're an endo warrior experiencing symptoms like allergies, headaches, or gut issues, this episode is packed with insi...
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Episode 82
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27:28