Ep. 87: Are You Full of Sh*t?

Ep. 92: Endometriosis, HRT, and Perimenopause: What You Need to Know

This week, I’m sharing my personal experience with endometriosis and perimenopause. Whether you’re approaching your late 30s and 40s, have had surgery that impacted your hormones, or are noticing changes in your energy, mood, cycles, and overall well-being, this episode is for you. I’m opening up about my own unexpected journey into perimenopause after endometriosis surgery, the symptoms that caught me off guard, and what I’ve learned about hormone replacement therapy, hormone testing, and supporting your body through this transition. In this episode, we cover: * The endometriosis and perimenopause overlap * Why endometriosis surgery may impact hormone production  * Common signs and symptoms of perimenopause + my personal experience with it * What your estrogen + progesterone are doing this time of month * Hormone testing and tracking options  * Common misconceptions and fears around HRT * Why individualized care is so important for women with endometriosis * How inflammation, gut health and nervous system health impact this transition * Questions to ask when exploring HRT with your provider * Ways to support your body through perimenopause naturally  If you’ve been feeling like something has shifted in your body, struggling with new symptoms, or wondering how endometriosis affects perimenopause, this episode will help you better understand your options and feel more empowered as you navigate this next chapter. To use Mira at home hormone testing [https://shop.miracare.com/], use code “2RITAUTTERBACK20” to save you 20% on your order! Stay connected by... * joining my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Radiate & Thrive Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.radiatewithrita.com/radiate-thrive]to stay connected.  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠following me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/radiatewithrita/]+ send me a DM saying hellur! You can also send a DM if you're ready to begin your healing journey. * fill out a ⁠⁠⁠ 1:1 coaching application here⁠⁠⁠ [https://radiatewithrita7582.practicebetter.io/#/650c42afcd230ec511b756f2/forms?f=67375357693ec4d25b1200d0] for a deeper and more personalized approach to healing. If you resonated with this episode or found it helpful, please take a moment to rate this pod or leave a review! We appreciate you!

Ep. 91: What Keeps Most people Stuck on Their Healing Journey with Chronic Illness

This week, we’re talking about something that doesn’t get discussed enough in the chronic illness space: finding balance. When you’re living with conditions like endometriosis, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, fatigue, gut problems, or hormone imbalances, it’s so easy to swing between two extremes, feeling stuck and being so hyper focused on the journey. In this episode, I’m sharing more of my personal journey with chronic illness, the mindset shifts that changed everything for me, and why healing isn’t about perfection, it’s about learning how to support your body in a sustainable way. In this episode, we cover: * The emotional toll of chronic illness + pressure you feel after receiving an endo diagnosis * Why over-identifying with your diagnosis keeps you stuck * Why doing too much can be just as harmful as doing nothing + finding balance with it all * The connection between chronic illness, gut health, and inflammation * Why restrictive dieting and overtraining can backfire  * The importance of simple, foundational habits for healing  * How to stop chasing perfection and start focusing on progress  * Creating a life that supports your health without consuming it  If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or like your chronic illness has taken over your life, this episode is here to remind you of what is possible, and that you can still build a full, meaningful life while navigating a chronic illness. To uncover your likely root cause(s) for chronic symptoms like bloat, period pain, PMS, endo flare-ups, or fatigue, fill out my Root Cause Scorecard here. [https://www.radiatewithrita.com/pl/2148781842] Stay connected by... * joining my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Radiate & Thrive Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.radiatewithrita.com/radiate-thrive]to stay connected.  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠following me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/radiatewithrita/]+ send me a DM saying hellur! You can also send a DM if you're ready to begin your healing journey. * fill out a ⁠⁠⁠ 1:1 coaching application here⁠⁠⁠ [https://radiatewithrita7582.practicebetter.io/#/650c42afcd230ec511b756f2/forms?f=67375357693ec4d25b1200d0] for a deeper and more personalized approach to healing. If you resonated with this episode or found it helpful, please take a moment to rate this pod or leave a review! We appreciate you!

Ep. 90: How to Know if You Have Endometriosis (And What No One Tells You)

This week, we’re diving deep into how to know if you might have endometriosis,  including the signs, symptoms, and red flags that so many women are told to ignore. Endometriosis is so much more than period cramps. It’s a full-body inflammatory condition that can impact your digestion, bladder, energy, fertility, hormones, nervous system, and overall quality of life. In this episode, I’m breaking down why diagnosis can be so difficult, and the deeper root-cause factors that often get missed in traditional care. In this episode, we cover: * Common and overlooked signs of endometriosis  * The connection between endometriosis and IBS-like symptoms  * How histamine, estrogen, and inflammation fuel symptoms  * Fertility struggles and “unexplained infertility”   * Why endometriosis is often dismissed or misdiagnosed  * The truth about birth control, Lupron, and suppression therapies * Why gut health, nutrition, stress, and lifestyle matter for symptom relief  * How to find a qualified excision specialist  * What you can start doing now to support your body and reduce symptoms  If you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused, or stuck trying to figure out what’s going on with your body, this episode will help you connect the dots and better understand what endometriosis can actually look like. -- Resource to find vetted endometriosis excision specialists near you [https://www.icarebetter.com/]! Read my blog post [https://www.radiatewithrita.com/blog/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-endometriosis-signs-symptoms-and-what-no-one-tells-you] that breaks this down for you if you prefer to read over the material covered in today’s podcast episode. To uncover your likely root cause(s) for low progesterone, fill out my Root Cause Scorecard [https://www.radiatewithrita.com/pl/2148781842] here. Stay connected by... * joining my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Radiate & Thrive Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.radiatewithrita.com/radiate-thrive]to stay connected.  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠following me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/radiatewithrita/]+ send me a DM saying hellur! You can also send a DM if you're ready to begin your healing journey. * fill out a ⁠⁠⁠ 1:1 coaching application here⁠⁠⁠ [https://radiatewithrita7582.practicebetter.io/#/650c42afcd230ec511b756f2/forms?f=67375357693ec4d25b1200d0] for a deeper and more personalized approach to healing. If you resonated with this episode or found it helpful, please take a moment to rate this pod or leave a review! We appreciate you!

Ep. 89: What No One's Telling You About the Allegra/Pepcid Combo for Histamine Issues

This week, we’re talking about the viral Allegra + Pepcid combo for PMDD, MCAS, endometriosis, and histamine intolerance, and the important things nobody seems to be talking about. While antihistamines can absolutely be helpful tools during flares, this episode is all about understanding why your histamine bucket is overflowing in the first place. In this episode, we cover: * Why antihistamines can help, but aren’t the full solution  * The connection between histamine, MCAS, PMDD, and endometriosis  * How gut health impacts histamine intolerance  * Why low stomach acid can make symptoms worse  * The role of DAO and histamine breakdown in the gut * Why blood sugar is a sneaky factor of histamine issues that gets overlooked  * The connection between gut inflammation and anxiety symptoms  * Potential side effects of long-term antihistamine use  * Natural antihistamine support  If you’re constantly reacting to foods, struggling with histamine symptoms, or relying on antihistamines just to get through the day, this episode will help you understand what your body may actually be trying to tell you. To snag some nettle + make your own nettle infusions, follow my recipe here [https://www.radiatewithrita.com/blog/nettle-infusion-recipe]. To uncover your likely root cause(s) for low progesterone, fill out my Root Cause Scorecard [https://www.radiatewithrita.com/pl/2148781842] here. Stay connected by... * joining my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Radiate & Thrive Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.radiatewithrita.com/radiate-thrive]to stay connected.  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠following me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/radiatewithrita/]+ send me a DM saying hellur! You can also send a DM if you're ready to begin your healing journey. * fill out a ⁠⁠⁠ 1:1 coaching application here⁠⁠⁠ [https://radiatewithrita7582.practicebetter.io/#/650c42afcd230ec511b756f2/forms?f=67375357693ec4d25b1200d0] for a deeper and more personalized approach to healing. If you resonated with this episode or found it helpful, please take a moment to rate this pod or leave a review! We appreciate you!

Ep. 88: Why Your Progesterone Cream Isn’t Working

This week, I’m breaking down why your progesterone is low, why progesterone cream isn’t helping and what you can do to actually boost your progesterone levels naturally.  Progesterone is a hormone is often overlooked when it comes to your cycle, mood, fertility, and overall health. But when it’s low, your body will let you know. In this episode, we cover: * What progesterone does and why it matters beyond fertility  * Signs your progesterone may be low (even if you’re ovulating monthly or have regular periods) * The connection between stress, cortisol, nutrient deficiencies and low progesterone  * How gut health, under eating and diet culture impact your hormones  * Why progesterone cream likely isn’t enough * How to build safety in your body and when to dig deeper If you’re dealing with PMS, spotting, irregular cycles, or hormone imbalances, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on—and where to start. To use Mira at home hormone testing [https://shop.miracare.com/], use code “2RITAUTTERBACK20” to save you 20% on your order! To uncover your likely root cause(s) for low progesterone, fill out my Root Cause Scorecard [https://www.radiatewithrita.com/pl/2148781842] here. Stay connected by... * joining my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Radiate & Thrive Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.radiatewithrita.com/radiate-thrive]to stay connected.  * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠following me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/radiatewithrita/]+ send me a DM saying hellur! You can also send a DM if you're ready to begin your healing journey. * fill out a ⁠⁠⁠ 1:1 coaching application here⁠⁠⁠ [https://radiatewithrita7582.practicebetter.io/#/650c42afcd230ec511b756f2/forms?f=67375357693ec4d25b1200d0] for a deeper and more personalized approach to healing. If you resonated with this episode or found it helpful, please take a moment to rate this pod or leave a review! We appreciate you!