When Healing Isn’t Linear: Endometriosis, Gut Health, & Rebuilding Trust With Your Body with Alyssa

In this episode of The Cyclical Doula Podcast, I’m joined by Alyssa Chavez — functional nutritionist, life coach, and former professional ballet dancer — for a grounded conversation about endometriosis, infertility, miscarriage, and what it can look like to rebuild trust with your body after years of pain.Alyssa shares her personal story: coming off birth control, escalating symptoms, being dismissed, receiving an endometriosis diagnosis in 2019, IVF, miscarriage, and the turning point that led her into functional nutrition. We talk about the “whole person” approach: supporting hormones and digestion and inflammation and nervous system health — without turning food into another form of punishment.If you’ve ever felt like your body isn’t a safe place, or you’ve been told “this is just normal,” this one is for you.What we coverAlyssa’s endometriosis + infertility story (and what she wishes she’d known sooner)Why endo diagnosis is often delayed — and why “common” doesn’t mean “normal”The gut–hormone connection (including estrogen elimination and constipation/bloating)Inflammation patterns Alyssa sees most with endometriosis clientsHow to support your body through nutrition without spiraling into restriction/perfectionismWhere to start when you’re overwhelmed: pick one needle-moverTTC pressure and the “stress less” trap — and what a more helpful reframe can beWhen (and why) male factor health matters tooAlyssa’s message of hope: what’s possible even after years of feeling dismissedConnect with AlyssaInstagram: @aligned.to.riseWebsite: AlignedToRise.comPodcast: Aligned to RiseEmmamma Resources + Links:Book a Free Inquiry Call with EmmaJoin Matriarch🎙️ Get Involved with the Podcast:Ask a Question for the Podcast: Submit hereLeave a Review + Get a Gift: Claim your gift here📌 Stay Connected:Website: https://emmamma.comInstagram: @cyclicaldoulaEmail: [email protected] me at: (854) 220-0218The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Cyclical Doula Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Emma Goff or Emmamma LLC. This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.