Listen Now

Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPodcast IndexTuneInPodcast AddictPodchaserPocketCastsDeezerListen NotesPlayer.fm

If you’re living with If you’re living with perimenopause and endometriosis, you’re not imagining things — your body is going through a real and significant shift. In this episode, functional nutritionist Molly Sellers returns to unpack what perimenopause actually is, how it intersects with endo, and what you can do right now to support your body.

Molly first joined us back on Episode 54 (September 2024) to share her personal health journey, including her stage four endometriosis diagnosis and successful excision surgery. Now she’s back to talk about the next chapter: navigating perimenopause, something she’s currently living through firsthand and helping clients navigate.

Perimenopause and Endometriosis: What We Cover in This Episode

  • What perimenopause actually is and why it can start as early as your mid-30s
  • The three stages of perimenopause and what to expect at each one
  • The surprising overlap between perimenopause and endometriosis symptoms — and how to tell them apart
  • How fluctuating estrogen and progesterone affect your ligaments, mood, sleep, anxiety, and more
  • Why perimenopause has been called “the second puberty”
  • The role of minerals in midlife hormone health
  • What HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) testing is and why it can reveal what standard blood work misses
  • Common mistakes women make in perimenopause 
  • The truth about protein, blood sugar balance, and why eating more can actually help you lose weight
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and bioidentical hormones — what endo warriors need to know before going that route

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Subscribe to the Aligned to Rise Podcast:
Apple | Spotify

Connect w/ Alyssa:

Work w/ Alyssa:

Learn more about Alyssa

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. This may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. 

Ep. 145: What Your Doctor is Missing in Your Fertility Testing

One in six people will struggle with fertility in their lifetime, and especially if you've ever been handed a diagnosis of "unexplained infertility," this episode is for you. I know this journey intimately. It took me about nine years to...

Ep. 144: The Future of Women’s Healthcare

Welcome back to Aligned to Rise! I wanted to start off with my take on the broader picture of what women's health care really SHOULD look like.  As a mama to a baby girl who will someday grow up to be a woman herself, I'm more...

Ep. 143: Endometriosis Surgery: Myths, Tips, and Holistic Recovery Support

Out of the vault! This episode originally aired October of 2024, but I've had so many questions coming in about endo surgery that I thought it was time to bring it back! Today, we’re diving into one of the most frequently asked questions: How to prepare for...

Ep. 142: Before You Say Yes to GLP-1s: The Questions Nobody Is Asking You

GLP-1s are everywhere right now, and the conversation around them has gotten loud, polarized, and honestly a little exhausting. You've got one camp calling them a miracle drug and another saying you're taking the easy way out. I'm not here...

Ep. 141: Can Clean Eating and Hormonal Imbalance Be Connected? Why Your “Perfect” Diet May Be Hurting You

If you've been eating a near-perfect diet and still struggling with hormonal imbalances, period pain, bloating, or fatigue, this episode is for you. I break down the connection between clean eating and hormonal imbalance and why the stress...

Ep. 140: 5 Things That Will Determine Your Success With a Holistic Approach to Endometriosis

Trying a holistic approach to endo but not seeing the results you hoped for? In this episode, I'm breaking down the 5 things that will truly determine your success, and it goes way beyond what's on your plate. In this episode, we cover:...

Ep. 139: 5 Things Your Cycle Is Trying to Tell You About Your Fertility Right Now

Have you ever felt like your body was sending you signals you just didn't know how to read? In this episode, I'm sharing everything I wish I had known years earlier — before a nine-year fertility journey that could have looked very...

Ep. 138: Your Hormones Aren’t The Problem–This Is: The Real Root Causes of Hormone Imbalance

If you've been told you have a hormone imbalance (or you've suspected it yourself) and you want to know your hormone imbalance root cause, this episode is going to completely change the way you think about what's happening in your body....

Ep. 137: I’m Not Broken: Becoming a Mom After a 9-Year Infertility Journey

*This episode includes honest discussion of pregnancy loss, chronic pain, and the emotional weight of a long infertility journey. Please take care of yourself as you listen.* This one is personal. Four weeks ago, I became a mom. And I've...

Ep. 136 Decoding Endometriosis Fatigue: The Root Causes Most Doctors Overlook

If you've been told your labs are normal but you're still completely exhausted all the time, this episode is for you. Endometriosis fatigue is one of the most common complaints I hear from women with endo — and it's rarely random. Your...