Ep 18: You Are More Than Your Diagnosis w/ Rita Utterback

On today's episode I am joined by another very special guest who I met through social media and this is Rita Utterback. Rita is the founder of Radiate with Rita and is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) and a Certified Holistic Nutritionist who specializes in helping women ditch band aid approaches to conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, chronic digestive issues + histamine intolerance so they can finally feel like they're living life again and not just surviving. As a woman who has struggled with endometriosis herself, Rita is able to hold space for other chronic illness warriors + help them find their own path to healing through a root cause approach, sustainable nutrition & lifestyle habits. In this episode we discuss: How Rita got into functional medicine and starting her own practice Rita explains the difference between western medicine and functional medicine/nutritionHer journey navigating endometriosis (endo) and now supporting her clients through it as wellHow she found out she was struggling with endo and the treatments she completed to help minimize her symptomsSome common signs and symptoms to look out for that may indicate you are struggling with endoDifferent ways you can heal your body naturally when you are diagnosed with endoAs a practitioner Rita discusses the most frustrating thing she sees a lot of people to do when it comes to seeking out health information Some of the biggest misconceptions when it comes to healing your body and taking a root cause approachSome basic protocols you could start doing today to see improvements in your symptoms Where you can find Rita:Instagram: @radiate_withritaWebsite: radiatewithrita.comAnd if you're not already, be sure to follow me on socials @thestrengthgirl to follow along and weigh-in on the conversations we'll be having. Be sure to also take a screenshot of the episode and pop it into social media so that I know you’ve tuned in. I'll be utilizing my socials to get some inspo from you on what it is you want to hear next!--Website: thestrengthgirl.comInstagram: @thestrengthgirlFacebook: thestrengthgirl--FREE RESOURCE- A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO STRENGTH TRAINING: A 17 page guide packed with valuable information for those who are looking to get started in their fitness journey.GET THE GUIDE HEREANOTHER FREE RESOURCE- THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BUILDING HEALTHY HABITS: A 19 page guide packed with tangible tips on how to create healthier habits that stick so that you can live a longer + happier life!GET THE GUIDE HERE