In Episode 62, I dive into the emotional reality of infertility during UK Infertility Awareness Week. Join me as I share an impromptu recording on the beach of my personal feelings around my journey through both primary and secondary infertility spanning nine years, including my endometriosis diagnosis, fertility treatments, and the emotional toll this journey has taken. I also provide valuable guidance for friends and family members who want to support loved ones experiencing fertility challeng...
Apr 23, 2025•26 min•Season 5Ep. 62
In honour of Endometriosis Awareness Month (March) today’s episode is a replay from Episode 6, where I talk about nutrition. This is a huge topic, but I wanted to introduce the general nutrition principles related to 1) improving your Endometriosis symptoms and 2) optimising your body so you are ready to get pregnant and then sustain a healthy pregnancy. There are a lot of similarities between these two objectives, but also there can be some conflicting ways of approaching nutrition, meaning tha...
Mar 26, 2025•49 min
Welcome to Episode 61! In this episode, I explore the often-taboo subject of vaginal health and its profound impact on women's overall well-being. Join me, Lizzie Alexander, the host of the Endo Fertility podcast, as I talk about the importance of maintaining a healthy vagina, the role of hormones like estrogen, and how conditions such as endometriosis and infections can affect vaginal health. We provide insights and actionable tips to help you take charge of your reproductive health. EPISODES H...
Feb 04, 2025•36 min•Season 4Ep. 61
In Episode 60, we explore the emotional and practical challenges women face when trying to conceive, especially in the context of endometriosis and secondary infertility. Join us as we discuss Julia Midwinter’s personal journey with endometriosis and the emotional challenges of IVF and miscarriage, along with her insights as a Fertility and Pregnancy Mindset Coach. We talk through the array of valuable coping mechanisms and strategies she uses like NLP, EFT and visualisation to help you navigate...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 60
Welcome to Episode 59! In this episode, we explore the significant yet often overlooked topic of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and its profound effects on gut health, endometriosis, and fertility. Join us as we discuss the symptoms associated with H. pylori, its connection to inflammation and endometriosis, and the implications for fertility. We provide insights and actionable tips to help you understand this bacterium and its potential impact on your health. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Introduction to...
Jan 22, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 59
Welcome to Episode 58! In this episode, my guest Sarah Holland from Fertile Mindset and I explore the transformative power of the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) in supporting fertility and endometriosis. Join us, as Sarah shares her personal experience of being a fertility practitioner and also her personal fertility challenges, her pioneering work with EFT, and how emotional well-being plays a crucial role in the fertility process. This episode provides insights and actionable tips to help y...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 58
Welcome to the first episode of 2025! In this empowering session, we reflect on our journeys through 2024 and set a powerful vision for the new year. Join us as we navigate the complexities of living with endometriosis while trying to conceive and learn how to become the architects of our own healing journey. WHAT TO EXPECT: - Introduction: A warm welcome and an overview of today’s focus on reflection and vision-setting. - Part 1: Reflection: Guided journaling prompts to honor your victories, le...
Jan 02, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 57
Join me for a special Christmas Day meditation designed specifically for women with endometriosis who are navigating the challenges of trying to conceive. This peaceful session offers a moment of reflection, hope, and healing amidst the holiday hustle. WHAT TO EXPECT: - Guided meditation focused on self-compassion and inner strength - Affirmations to nurture your spirit and foster a sense of community - Techniques to alleviate stress and promote emotional well-being WHY LISTEN This meditation is...
Dec 25, 2024•11 min•Season 4Ep. 56
In this episode, my guest Dr Kasia Kines and I explore the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a common yet often misunderstood virus that affects a significant portion of the global population. Dr. Kasia Kines is an Amazon best-selling author of the Epstein-Barr Virus Solution, a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition from MUIH (Maryland University of Integrative Health), a graduate of the first doctoral functional nutrition program created by Dr. Liz Lipski, PhD and CEO of Holistic Nutrition Naturally LLC and EBV...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 55
In this episode, we explore surviving the Christmas season while navigating the challenges of endometriosis and fertility issues. Join Lizzie as she discusses emotional resilience, practical strategies for self-care, and tips for enjoying holiday food without completely compromising your health. This episode aims to provide insights and actionable tips to help you find joy and peace during a potentially stressful time . A number of actionable tips were discussed including: Setting boundaries at ...
Dec 11, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 54
Welcome to Episode 53! In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Sophie, a client who faced significant fertility challenges. Join us as we discuss her experiences with endometriosis, IVF, and the transformative impact of surgery on her fertility journey. Sophie shares her insights and actionable tips to help others navigating similar paths, emphasising the importance of informed decisions in fertility treatments. A number of actionable tips were discussed including: The significance ...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 53
In this episode, we explore the vital topic of male fertility and its significance in the journey to parenthood. Join Lizzie as she provides a foundational overview of the anatomy of the male reproductive system, key factors affecting fertility, seven holistic practical tips and advanced interventions to enhance reproductive health. This episode is packed with insights and actionable tips to help you understand and improve male fertility. A number of tips include: Regular health check-ups and ho...
Nov 27, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 52
Welcome to Episode 51! In this episode, we explore the transformative benefits of massage therapy for fertility and endometriosis with the wonderful Jacqueline Beswick, also known as Jac from 'Jacksfeet.' Join us as Jac explains about the benefits of massage and how she got into it. How massage is a long standing ancient practice for healing, the importance of giving yourself an abdominal massage and when to do this to optimise fertility. A number of actionable tips were discussed including: The...
Nov 20, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 51
Welcome to Episode 50! In this episode, Lizzie explores 5 signs of healthy ovulation. Lizzie discusses regular menstrual cycles, typically 24-35 days long, changes in cervical mucus becoming clearer and more stretchy around ovulation, increase in basal body temperature by 0.3°C or 0.5°F after ovulation, increased libido and sexual desire around ovulation, and mild cramps and breast tenderness around ovulation. Lizzie provides several actionable tips to help you optimise your ovulation and fertil...
Nov 13, 2024•25 min•Season 4Ep. 50
In this episode, we welcome Alison Hall , a Registered Nutritional Therapist and Functional Medicine Practitioner, who shares her profound journey from a successful career in television to specialising in fertility and nutrition. After experiencing personal challenges with miscarriage and pregnancy, Alison retrained in nutritional therapy to help others navigate their fertility journeys and now has a very successful practice. She now specialises in preconception care, IVF preparation and pregnan...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 49
>> Endo Fertility Podcast Goodie Bag 📦 << each week check this out for new goodie’s from Lizzie and her guests. In this episode, Lizzie shares three alternative therapies that can support your fertility journey while navigating endometriosis. Each therapy offers unique benefits and actionable tips for implementation. Episode Highlights: Acupuncture: Enhances blood flow to reproductive organs and regulates hormones. Tip: Find a recommended acupuncturist specializing in fertility. Col...
Oct 30, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 48
>> Get your Free Resources in the Ultimate Endo Fertility Library << >> Get the Podcast Goodie Bag << My guest today is psychotherapist Kat Cuthbert , a specialist in CBT and EMDR. Kat shares how these therapies can help with anxiety, depression, and trauma, especially for those with endometriosis and fertility challenges. Kat discusses how chronic pain and past traumatic medical experiences common in endometriosis can impact mental and physical health, creating cycles of...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 47
After a two-year break from the podcast, Lizzie returns to share her personal struggle with endometriosis, secondary infertility, and her journey of trying to conceive (TTC) across international borders. This comeback episode offers valuable insights for anyone dealing with fertility challenges with endometriosis. Episode highlights: Lizzie's fertility journey since her last update (Episode 44, May 2022) Balancing endometriosis management with trying to conceive Exploring IVF and donor egg IVF a...
Oct 16, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 46
My guest today is Danielle Ryan-Broida, who was previously on the podcast (EF#38) to discuss her recently finished book she co-authored with Tero Isokaupilla, founder of Four Sigmatic, which is being launched next week. We talk about the adaptogens in the book, including functional mushrooms from reishi to chaga, ashwaghanda, cacao, turmeric, schishandra, goji berry, acerola cherry and how these can support those with Endometriosis So Danielle is a key player in the worldwide mushroom movement a...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 45
In this week's episode I talk about my personal healing journey so far since the birth of my son in optimising my fertility, the things I have done, tried and tested, what hasn't worked, what I worry about, and what I wished I had done differently, as well as the things that I have been struggling with. This is a very personal episode, and it was very therapeutic doing it, but also I feel quite vulnerable publishing it, as we are still TTC - I hope you find this helpful. Be patient, things come ...
May 18, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 44
My guest today is Maya Krikke, the sole Founder & Artisan Brewer of Myk’s Kefir (soon to be MYMY. Operating out of the Food Connect Shed in Brisbane, Australia, she is one of 37 small businesses seeking to change the food ecosystem. Commercially crafting audacious yet extraordinary probiotic drinks since 2015, her mission to make ethical and sustainable decisions for packaging, ingredient sourcing, and minimal food processing, has yielded potent, small-batch, artisan ferments of the most out...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 43
In this episode I talk about how you can optimise the follicular phase of your cycle through food and lifestyle. In particular, from the perspective of having Endometriosis and of course trying to conceive. It includes: What the follicular phase is and what happens biologically during this time. The importance to properly clear the endometrial lining during and after your period The things you can do during your period The causes of a poor endometrium Things you can do to enhance your womb linin...
Apr 07, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 42
My guest today is Kat Smith, a Biomedicine and Nutritional Therapist from Endoplan. Kat Smith is a former secondary school teacher who left her career to retrain in biomedicine and nutritional therapy, after 7 years of undiagnosed suffering from Endometriosis, after which she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Endometriosis and has since had 4 surgeries. Now, having worked with hundreds of endo sufferers and seeing how many of us struggle with crippling overwhelm and serious food fear, she has developed...
Mar 23, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 41
My guest today is Sarah Clark, a health and life coach from Fab Fertile in Canada. In this episode we talk about male fertility. Sarah was 28 years old, when she received a diagnosis of premature ovarian failure. She accepted the diagnosis and had both her children through in vitro fertilization. Years later she realized the root cause of her infertility was a food intolerance. She is a certified life coach with accreditation from the International Coaches Federation and a health coach with trai...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex multigenic life-long disorder, with strong epigenetic and environmental influences, which is good news as this means you can improve your symptoms into remission and manage it well through the right diet, lifestyle and nutritional support. In this episode I talk about: Western medicine used to optimise fertility with PCOS Eight nutritional guidelines Supplements, herbs and adaptogens Minimizing stress and maximising sleep Wise exercising Chinese me...
Sep 22, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 39
My guest today is Danielle Ryan Broida, a key player in the worldwide mushroom movement. She is a Registered Herbalist from the US, as well as a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Instructor of Mycology, and National Educator at Four Sigmatic, Danielle is teaching the world about the importance of a life on functional mushrooms. In this amazing episode we talk about: Danielle’s inspiring story behind how and why she became to become a herbalist and mushroom guru! What a functional mushroom is and ...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Fertility, Insulin Resistance & Co-existing Conditions PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormonal-metabolic condition in women of reproductive age that causes fertility issues. As September is PCOS Awareness Month and this condition affects 100 million women worldwide, I wanted to draw your attention to this condition as it can co-exist with Endometriosis. In this episode I talk about: What PCOS is How PCOS affects fertility Why and how PCOS happens How insulin resistance occurs The r...
Sep 08, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 37
My guest interview today is with Molly Nichols, a renowned fertility coach, healer, queen of guided visualisations and business mentor. Molly struggled to get pregnant for 7 years. In this interview she explains how a chance encounter changed her mindset, after which she became pregnant both through IVF and naturally, and is now mother to 4 beautiful, healthy children. She decided she needed to share her fertility work with the world and rightly so! I specifically wanted to talk to Molly about h...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 36
This episode goes into more detail into the importance of cervical mucus (CM), and follows on from the interview with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack in Episode 34 last week on using the Fertility Awareness Method. This is a huge component of fertility that is often overlooked and yet is something that can be improved. It is an area that research is still developing in relation to Endometriosis and its relationship to the vaginal microbiome. In this episode I talk about: What CM is How CM is created What ...
Aug 18, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 35
My guest today is Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. In her new book The Fifth Vital Sign , Lisa debunks the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an ev...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 34
