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S9 E4: The realities of living with endometriosis with The Endo Fertility Specialist Lizzie Alexander
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In this raw and revealing episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham sit down with Lizzie Alexander, certified nutrition and health coach, endometriosis warrior, and founder of The Endo Fertility Specialist. Together, they unpack the realities of living with endometriosis, from the emotional toll and chronic pain to the often-overlooked connection between endo and infertility.
Lizzie shares her deeply personal journey - from years of misdiagnosed symptoms and emergency surgery, to overcoming isolation abroad and finding healing through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and self-advocacy. This episode is your go-to guide for understanding endometriosis symptoms, surgical options like ablation vs. excision, and how to build a holistic “endo toolbox” that includes supplements, food, rest, and emotional support.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, navigating IVF, struggling with painful sex, or just suspect something's not right - this episode gives you the language, knowledge, and community to take back control of your body and your journey.
In this episode, we cover:
The shocking delay in endometriosis diagnosis and why it takes an average of 7–8 years
How Lizzie's journey led her from marine biologist to endo and fertility coach
Common but overlooked symptoms of endometriosis (yes, even joint pain and bloating)
The difference between ablation and excision surgery – and why it matters
How endometriosis impacts fertility, miscarriage risk, and emotional health
Lifestyle strategies to reduce inflammation and pain
What foods to avoid—and what to embrace—to support your fertility and gut health
How to track your symptoms to advocate for better care
The underestimated role of nervous system regulation in endo recovery
Supportive therapies: acupuncture, tapping (EFT), red light, yoga, and more
Why small, consistent changes make a big difference
About The Worst Girl Gang Ever
The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest, and emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility, and baby loss. Expect raw conversations about unspoken experiences, hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham. This show aims to break the silence and open dialogue around miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo—let’s change the narrative for future generations.
Support and Resources:
Lunch Time Support Sessions
We are running FREE drop in sessions for ANYONE that needs them. The session will run from 12-1pm GMT you can just come drop in at any point during that time slot.
We are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to oxapen up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need.
Connect with Lizzie HERE
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
232 episodes
Manage episode 480658092 series 2871791
In this raw and revealing episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham sit down with Lizzie Alexander, certified nutrition and health coach, endometriosis warrior, and founder of The Endo Fertility Specialist. Together, they unpack the realities of living with endometriosis, from the emotional toll and chronic pain to the often-overlooked connection between endo and infertility.
Lizzie shares her deeply personal journey - from years of misdiagnosed symptoms and emergency surgery, to overcoming isolation abroad and finding healing through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and self-advocacy. This episode is your go-to guide for understanding endometriosis symptoms, surgical options like ablation vs. excision, and how to build a holistic “endo toolbox” that includes supplements, food, rest, and emotional support.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, navigating IVF, struggling with painful sex, or just suspect something's not right - this episode gives you the language, knowledge, and community to take back control of your body and your journey.
In this episode, we cover:
The shocking delay in endometriosis diagnosis and why it takes an average of 7–8 years
How Lizzie's journey led her from marine biologist to endo and fertility coach
Common but overlooked symptoms of endometriosis (yes, even joint pain and bloating)
The difference between ablation and excision surgery – and why it matters
How endometriosis impacts fertility, miscarriage risk, and emotional health
Lifestyle strategies to reduce inflammation and pain
What foods to avoid—and what to embrace—to support your fertility and gut health
How to track your symptoms to advocate for better care
The underestimated role of nervous system regulation in endo recovery
Supportive therapies: acupuncture, tapping (EFT), red light, yoga, and more
Why small, consistent changes make a big difference
About The Worst Girl Gang Ever
The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest, and emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility, and baby loss. Expect raw conversations about unspoken experiences, hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham. This show aims to break the silence and open dialogue around miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo—let’s change the narrative for future generations.
Support and Resources:
Lunch Time Support Sessions
We are running FREE drop in sessions for ANYONE that needs them. The session will run from 12-1pm GMT you can just come drop in at any point during that time slot.
We are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to oxapen up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need.
Connect with Lizzie HERE
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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