Rita Utterback

Radiate with Rita

Health EN ↓ 96 episodes

Radiate with Rita is an empowering, real, and unfiltered women's gut and hormone health podcast hosted by Rita Utterback— a Functional Nutrition Practitioner who has helped over 300 women get lasting relief from miserable periods, brutal PMS/PMDD, gut issues, and symptoms of endometriosis inside her online practice and has lived it herself. This show is for women who have been misunderstood, dismissed, are done settling and are finally ready to take back their health and their lives. In each episode, Rita breaks down the why and shares, real practical tools to help you get relief— think sustai...

Author

Rita Utterback

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.radiatewithrita.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 71: From the AIP diet to Food Freedom: How My Client Took Her Life Back 16.12.2025

If you’re living with endometriosis, chronic bloating, or constant food reactions—and you’ve been stuck on an elimination diet like AIP—this week’s episode is for you. I sit down with one of my clients who came to me following the AIP diet, reacting to most foods, and feeling overwhelmed and fearful around eating. Her digestion + reactions felt unpredictable and her symptoms controlled her day-to-...

Ep. 70: Why Nothing You’ve Tried for Endo Has Worked (And What Your Body Actually Needs) 02.12.2025

If you’ve spent years trying to get your endometriosis symptoms under control—changing your diet, stacking supplements, doing more research than your own doctors—and you still feel like nothing truly works… this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about the real reason your endo pain, fatigue, and bloating haven’t improved the way you thought they would have by now. And it's not because you ar...

Ep. 69: The Hidden Drivers of Endo Fatigue No One Talks About 25.11.2025

Endo fatigue is more than being tired. It’s the heavy, bone-deep exhaustion that shows up even when you sleep well, eat well, and do “everything right.” And it’s not just caused by the lesions themselves. In this episode, I walk you through the hidden drivers of fatigue with endometriosis that most women never get told about. We talk about inflammation, hormones, gut health, nervous system stress,...

Ep. 68: Why your Period Pain With Endo Isn't Just From Endometriosis 18.11.2025

In this episode, I break down why your period pain isn’t just coming from endometriosis itself. I talk through the real drivers that keep you struggling with painful periods with endo. If you’ve tried everything, felt dismissed, or keep wondering why your symptoms aren't budging, then this episode is for you! I also have a new free masterclass, Endo Decoded , where I'll be walking you through HOW...

Ep. 67: How Endometriosis Changed My Relationship with Exercise, Food, and Productivity 11.11.2025

Endometriosis changes so much more than your body — it changes your relationship with yourself. In this episode, I’m opening up about how endometriosis completely reshaped the way I approach rest, food, exercise, and productivity. For years, I believed healing meant doing more — pushing harder, eating “perfectly,” and never slowing down. But endo had other plans. I’ll share how my healing journey...

Ep. 66: The Truth About Healing with a Chronic Illness 04.11.2025

Healing is never a straight line — especially when you’re living with a chronic condition. In this episode, I’m sharing what true healing actually looks like... the messy middle, the plateaus, the moments of doubt, and the quiet progress that doesn’t always show up on lab results. Because healing isn’t about “fixing” your body. It’s about nourishing it in the way it's literally begging for. It’s l...

Ep. 65: Why Elimination Diets Don’t Fix Chronic Bloat (and What Does) 28.10.2025

If you’ve tried every elimination diet, cut out gluten, dairy, FODMAPs, high histamine foods, or every “trigger food” under the sun… and you’re still bloated , this episode is for you. In this conversation, I’m breaking down why restrictive diets might make you feel better short-term — but never solve the root cause of your chronic bloat. We’ll talk about what’s really going on in your gut, why yo...

Ep. 64: The Part No One Talks About After Excision Surgery 21.10.2025

Excision Surgery is just one part of your endo healing journey.. In this episode, I’m sharing what life actually looks like after endometriosis excision — the messy, beautiful, sometimes frustrating healing process no one prepares you for. We’ll talk about what a realistic recovery timeline looks like, how to support your body using sustainable habits (not restriction or burnout), and why true hea...

Ep. 63: My Breaking Point 16.10.2025

Two eps in one week! Def won't be the norm, but Tuesday's episode was a brief one! This is a bit more of a real and rawwww episode where I share what led me to have endo excision surgery last month, talk about excision vs ablation surgery (and what's the better option) + my recovery/ where I'm at 1 month post-op!! If you're a fellow endo babe, or suspect you have endo and are waiting to have surge...

Ep. 62: The Break I Didn’t Plan (But Actually Needed) 14.10.2025

It's been almost a year since my last podcast episode, but we are BACKKK!!! This is a short + sweet little episode updating you on what I've been up to and what's to come for Radiate with Rita + this podcast. Missed you all!! Here are a few ways you can connect with me + get more from my world!: Connect with me on IG Follow me on pinterest! Check out my blog that I update regularly And, if you're...

Ep. 61: The Endo Healing Mistakes No One Talks About That's Keeping You Stuck 19.11.2024

In this week's episode, we dive into the common mistakes I see endo babes make that are keeping them stuck with miserable periods, pelvic pain PMS, gut issues + other symptoms month after month that literally have a chokehold on their life. If this is you, be sure to tune in, so you can save yourself time + make sure you're not doing things that are keeping you STUCK. My Black Friday Specials are...

Ep. 60: Back to Balance- How to Be Healthy Again 12.11.2024

In this week's episode, I discuss what will ACTUALLY help us optimize health, especially in today's world where we are exposed to constant information about toxins + food ingredients. Because while yes, clean food + water is a great start, we are missing SO much more of the picture if you want to beat symptoms like bloat, period pain, chronic illness flare ups, fatigue, acne, etc. Tune in to learn...

Ep. 59: A Modern Approach to Peri/Menopause: Hormone Therapy Meets Functional Living with Jocelyn Vink 05.11.2024

In this week's episode, I sit down with my dear friend and physician assistant, personal trainer, and lifestyle medicine provider, Jocelyn Vink where we chat about all thinks perimenopause and HRT. Jocelyn has worked in the medical field for about 15 years as a respiratory therapist and physician assistant. She now has her own private practice specializing in midlife women’s health care and is cur...

Ep. 58: How to Find Hormone Balance Post Pill to Boost Fertility- IG Live with Kyndle Padgett 29.10.2024

This week's podcast episode is an IG live that I did with Pregnancy + Postpartum nutrition consultation, Kyndle Padgett @ kyndlemoorefit and @ heymamoms. You can also view the whole live on our IG accounts. We dive into how to support your body while coming off of hormonal birth control to help prep your body for conception. If you are currently on the pill + plan to conceive in the next few month...

Ep. 57: The Basics of Managing Endo Symptoms Naturally 22.10.2024

In this week's episode, I dive into my Wholistic Framework that helps my clients with endo beat period pain, pelvic pain, GI issues + MORE. When it comes to effectively managing endometriosis, an approach that encompasses a full body approach, vs just focusing on surgery + hormone suppression alone, is KEY! Tune in to learn exactly what you need to do to start reclaiming your life from endometrios...

Ep. 56: Bloat + Endo: Understanding the Gut's Role in Your Symptoms 08.10.2024

In order to manage endometriosis + balance your hormones, gut health needs to be apart of your health plan. If you're an endo girlie who struggles with 'endo belly' and other digestive symptoms, then you are going to want to tune into this episode. To learn more about how you can get relief of chronic bloat, come to my FREE Bloat-Free Blueprint Masterclass next Monday at 7pm EST. REGISTER HERE. To...

Ep. 55: Why Healing Your Bloat Feels Impossible 01.10.2024

If you're a girlie who has been trying everything to beat bloat, but can't travel or go out to eat without fearing an painful bloat flare up.. you bloat every day and after every single meal... and feel like you've exhausted all your options, keep getting told your labs are normal and you feel STUCK on your healing journey, then this episode is for you! We will dive even deeper into bloat inside m...

Ep. 54: Are Your Aesthetic Goals Contributing to Your Bloat + Period Problems? 17.09.2024

In this week's episode, I discuss how your aesthetic goals may be playing a role in your chronic bloat, period pain + PMS, and endo flares. I also share my personal experience as a former online health + fitness coach with endometriosis navigating the online health + fitness space. We are getting REAL in this episode 🥲 Be sure to tune in. Want personalized support on your holistic health journey?...

Ep. 53: Gut Feelings: Unpacking the Estrogen Connection 10.09.2024

In this week's episode, we dive into the the connection between gut health + estrogen - a much deeper dive into gut health, estrogen + endometriosis + period problems. Your gut is like a control center for estrogen. A health gut keeps healthy balance, while an unhealthy gut is more likely to lead to estrogen dominance/high estrogen. Tune into this episode to learn more and if you're a girlie who w...

Ep. 52: How I Know Your Gut Health is Behind Your Hormone Imbalance 27.08.2024

You cannot balance your hormones if your gut is a hot mess express + that's exactly what we are diving into in this podcast episode. If you're a girlie who is eating healthy, exercising regularly, taking pre-natals + hormone balancing supplements, but is still struggling with period probs, infertility, endo pain, poorly managed PCOS, etc... your gut health is probably why. To learn how to support...

Ep. 51: Why You Need to Understand the Menstrual Cycle if You Want Easier Periods 20.08.2024

This episode is based around the phases of the menstrual cycle because without having a solid understanding of what is going on in each phase with our hormones + HOW that impacts our health + how we feel, it will be hard to improve period pain, endo pain, regulate cycles with PCOS, etc. My new Yin + Yang: A Guide to Hormonal Harmony 3 Day Workshop I mentioned in this episode runs 9/4-9/6 at 11 am...

Ep. 50: Why Prepping for Fertility is Important if You're on HBC and Want to Conceive 13.08.2024

This episode is a bit of a HOT TAKE. I dive into the importance of fertility prep for women who have been on hormonal birth control for the better part of their lives, especially with conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, or had painful or irregular cycles prior to getting on the pill. My new Yin + Yang: A Guide to Hormonal Harmony 3 Day Workshop runs 9/4-9/6 to help you ladies have seamless cycles...

Ep. 49: This is What's Keeping You Stuck in a Vicious Cycle of Trial + Error With Your Health 06.08.2024

This week’s episode is a spicyyyy one. The episode you didn’t’ know you needed for that little kick in the booty to take your health + health goals seriously. We dive into why taking the path of least resistance with your health is EXACTLY why you’re still struggling with symptoms like period pain, PMS, PMDD, endometriosis, etc. You can’t take shortcuts + try to take the easy way out of symptoms y...

Ep. 48: The Power of Believing 23.07.2024

This week's episode is short + sweet as we dive into how your mindset is the ticket to physical healing- from period pain, bloat, + even endo pain, etc. Join my new Radiate Wellness IG Channel where I share tips to help you better manage period pain, pms /pmdd, hormonal issues, chronic bloat + other gut issues, endo + pcos + teach you the why behind it!

Ep. 47: Why You Should Care About Stomach Acid + How to Boost Low Levels Naturally 16.07.2024

This week's episode is a SNIPPET from my Gut Reset Masterclass. In this episode, you will learn WHY stomach acid is important, symptoms + root causes of low stomach acid, how to determine if your levels are low + exactly what to do to naturally boost your levels so you can have better digestion + gut health. If you struggle with endometriosis pain, period problems, lots of PMS, acne, and gut issue...

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