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

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

Author: Emmamma February 19, 2026 Duration: 52:14

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 cover

  • Alyssa’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 clients
  • How to support your body through nutrition without spiraling into restriction/perfectionism
  • Where to start when you’re overwhelmed: pick one needle-mover
  • TTC pressure and the “stress less” trap — and what a more helpful reframe can be
  • When (and why) male factor health matters too
  • Alyssa’s message of hope: what’s possible even after years of feeling dismissed

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The 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.


Hosted by Emma, a certified SymptoPro instructor, fertility awareness educator, miscarriage doula, and mother, The Cyclical Doula Podcast: Fertility Awareness, Charting Cycles, and Reproductive Health Education moves beyond theory into the practical, often unspoken realities of living in sync with your body. This podcast serves as a guide for anyone seeking to move past confusion and fear surrounding their reproductive health, offering grounded education on charting biological signs and understanding the language of your cycle. Emma’s approach is rooted in both professional certification and personal experience, creating a blend of reliable information and compassionate insight. Conversations here delve into body literacy, the transitions of motherhood, and the tangible process of rebuilding a trusting relationship with oneself. You’ll find episodes that tackle specific fertility awareness methods, explore the emotional layers of reproductive journeys, and answer the nuanced questions that often go unaddressed. It’s a resource for learning to observe, interpret, and honor your cyclical nature, whether your goals involve family planning, simply understanding your health better, or finding more rhythm in your daily life. Tune in for a straightforward, educational, and deeply personal exploration of what it means to truly know your body, all through the supportive lens of a doula’s expertise. The discussions in this podcast are designed to equip you with knowledge and perspective, making complex topics accessible and directly applicable to your own experience.
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The Cyclical Doula Podcast: Fertility Awareness, Charting Cycles, and Reproductive Health Education
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