Endo Fertility

In this episode, I explore the critical role of cellular hydration as the foundational first step in the seven naturopathic steps to treatment to optimise health. Join me as I talk about why proper hydration goes far beyond just drinking water, how chronic dehydration impacts inflammation, hormone balance, and fertility at the cellular level, and the three progressive stages to restoring optimal h...

Welcome to Episode 63 and the start of Season 5! In this episode, I interview the gorgeous Alice Rose, fertility coach and owner of Fertility Liferaft - we explore the transformative power of mindset and self-compassion on your fertility journey. Join us as we discuss moving from feelings of exhaustion and isolation to empowerment and peace, providing insights and actionable tips to help you recla...

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 gu...

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 the...

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...

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 val...

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 u...

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...

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 refl...

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 c...

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...

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 poten...

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 decisi...

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...

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...

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 arou...

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 ha...

>> 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...

>> 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...

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,...

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 c...

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 vu...

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...

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 c...

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 sufferer...