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When's Halftime?Ep 40: Coco & Carlos’ French Open Domination *Please excuse the echoey audio as we fine-tune our new recording setup!*Annie & Lizzie discuss Aryna Sabalenka’s attitude problem, Oklahoma’s anti-whaling policy, Shai Gilgeous Alexander’s impeccable style, the legacy of Mamma Mia, and more… Episode description: French Open recap (7:35) (SI) David Beckham getting Knighted (21:07) (NY Post, Page Six) NBA Updates (26:19) (ESPN) Victor Wembanyama’s offseason retreat (34:24) (Yahoo Sports) Stanley Cup Playoffs Update (36:54) Aaron Rodgers’ signed with the Steelers (37:46) (ESPN) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf2025-06-1142 min
When's Halftime?Jalen, Tyrese, and Shai, Oh My!Annie & Lizzie discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP title, Rafael Nadal’s sendoff at Roland Garros, Travis Hunter’s wedding present, Nick Cage as John Madden, and more… Episode Description: The potential Tush Push ban in the NFL (8:45) (Bleacher Report) The Chiefs’ biggest fan and a series of bank robberies (11:15) (CNN)Danica Patrick and Aaron Rodgers’ relationship (12:21) (People) Travis Hunter is married (15:56) (ESPN)John Madden biopic (21:00) (IMDB) The Eastern Conference: The Knicks & Tyrese Haliburton (23:15) The Western Conference...2025-05-2841 min
The Worst Girl Gang EverS9 E4: The realities of living with endometriosis with The Endo Fertility Specialist Lizzie AlexanderIn 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 e...2025-05-0553 min
Endo FertilityEF#62: Infertility Awareness Week: My Unspoken Fertility Struggles & Lessons of Support for Your Loved OnesIn 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 guidance for friends and family members who want to support loved ones experiencing fertility challenges but may not know how to approach these sensitive conversations. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: My personal and raw story of nine years trying to...2025-04-2326 min
Endo Fertility[REPLAY] Using food as medicine for endometriosis and fertilityIn 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 these two objectives, but also there can be some conflicting ways of approaching nutrition, meaning that many women with Endometriosis can follow the ‘Endo-diet’ to reduce inflammation but end up under-nourished or further under...2025-03-2649 min
The Scene RoomAlexander Brose — Unlocking Potential: The Power of Music EducationSend us a textWith over 25 years of experience, Alexander Brose shares his unique leadership journey. He highlights the invaluable year spent shadowing his predecessor, Peter Simon. This opportunity gave him rare insights and a wealth of institutional knowledge, laying the foundation to lead the Royal Conservatory of Music through its next phase of growth.We dive into the rich history of The Royal Conservatory of Music and its crucial role in promoting music education across Canada and beyond. As public school music programs face budget cuts, Brose emphasizes the importance of expanding access to...2025-03-0624 min
Endo FertilityEF#61: The Importance of Vaginal Health - What You Need to KnowWelcome 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 provide insights and actionable tips to help you take charge of your reproductive health. EPISODES HIGHLIGHT: The significance of a healthy vaginal microbiome and its role in preventing infections. Common...2025-02-0436 min
Endo FertilityEF#60: Breaking Beliefs: Endometriosis, Fertility and Mindset Resilience with Julia MidwinterIn 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 valuable coping mechanisms and strategies she uses like NLP, EFT and visualisation to help you navigate your fertility journey with resilience and hope. We also talk about the importance of community support, mindset shifts and the importance of gr...2025-01-291h 14
Endo FertilityEF#59: H. pylori - Could this be one of the Hidden Links Between Gut Health, Endometriosis, and FertilityWelcome 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 understand this bacterium and its potential impact on your health. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Introduction to H. pylori: Overview of what H. pylori is and its prevalence in the population. Symptoms of Infection: Identifying signs...2025-01-2249 min
Endo FertilityEF#58: Overcoming Emotional Blocks When TTC using EFT Tapping with Sarah HollandWelcome 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 crucial role in the fertility process. This episode provides insights and actionable tips to help you navigate the emotional rollercoaster of fertility issues. Episode Highlights: Sarah's personal fertility journey and the challenges she faced. The importance...2025-01-081h 02
Endo FertilityEF#57: New Year, New Vision: Creating Your Fertility Journey MapWelcome 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 reflection and vision-setting. - Part 1: Reflection: Guided journaling prompts to honor your victories, learnings, and challenges from 2024. - Part 2: Shifting the Sto...2025-01-0231 min
Endo FertilityEF#56: Christmas Special: A Compassionate Meditation For Those With Endometriosis Trying To ConceiveJoin 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 community - Techniques to alleviate stress and promote emotional well-being WHY LISTEN This meditation is a gift to yourself during a season that...2024-12-2510 min
Endo FertilityEF#55: From Fatigue to Fertility: Understanding the Role of Epstein-Barr Virus in Women's HealthIn 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 nutrition program created by Dr. Liz Lipski, PhD and CEO of Holistic Nutrition Naturally LLC and EBV Educational Institute. Join us as we discuss how EBV is contracted, its symptoms including chronic fatigue, the various f...2024-12-181h 16
Endo FertilityEF#54: Surviving Christmas with Endometriosis: A Guide for Those Trying to ConceiveIn 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 potentially stressful time. A number of actionable tips were discussed including: Setting boundaries at family gatherings Communicating your needs clearly Preparing nutritious holiday meals that align with your dietary needs Creating a morning ritual to ground y...2024-12-1141 min
Endo FertilityEF#53: Overcoming Fertility Challenges: Sophie's Inspiring Journey with EndometriosisWelcome 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 decisions in fertility treatments. A number of actionable tips were discussed including: The significance of seeking a proper diagnosis before proceeding with IVF. The benefits of considering laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis. Strategies for maintaining a healthy l...2024-12-041h 00
Mysterious PalsLizzie Borden took an Axe? (Episode #64)The Borden murders took place on August 4, 1892, in Fall River, Massachusetts, when Andrew Borden and his wife, Abby, were brutally killed in their home with a hatchet. Did their daughter, Lizzie, commit the murders? Or was it someone else?
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Endo FertilityEF#52 Understanding Male Fertility: Anatomy, Factors, and InterventionsIn 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 you understand and improve male fertility. A number of tips include: Regular health check-ups and hormone testing. Dietary recommendations for optimal reproductive health. Stress management techniques to support adrenal health. Advanced interventions like hormonal therapy...2024-11-2733 min
Endo FertilityEF#51 - Healing Hands: The Power of Massage for Fertility and Endo with Jac BeswickWelcome 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 and when to do this to optimise fertility. A number of actionable tips were discussed including: The significance of regular massage as a preventative health measure. How massage can improve mental well-being...2024-11-2057 min
Endo FertilityEF#50: Optimising Ovulation - 5 Signs of Healthy Ovulation for Women with EndometriosisWelcome 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 around ovulation. Lizzie provides several actionable tips to help you optimise your ovulation and fertility. She recommends maintaining a balanced, anti-inflammatory diet, engaging in regular, moderate physical activity, tracking the menstrual cycle and symptoms, and getting the thyroid function checked, as th...2024-11-1325 min
Endo FertilityEF#49: Navigating Miscarriage and Fertility: Functional Nutrition Wisdom with Alison HallIn 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 has a very successful practice. She now specialises in preconception care, IVF preparation and pregnancy nutrition, with a particular interest in miscarriage and recurrent miscarriage. Alison runs a busy on-line clinic and is now mum to three daughters. >>Get your Free Re...2024-11-061h 12
Endo FertilityEF#48: Acupuncture, Colonics, and More - 3 Alternative Therapies for Endo and Fertility with Lizzie Alexander>>Endo Fertility Podcast Goodie Bag 📦>Endo Fertility Love Your Pelvis Short Course2024-10-3031 min
Endo FertilityEF#47: Healing Beyond the Physical - Therapy for Trauma, Fertility, and Endometriosis with Kat Cuthbert>>Get your Free Resources in the Ultimate Endo Fertility LibraryGet the Podcast Goodie Bag>Book your 2024-10-231h 10
Endo FertilityEF#46: Navigating Endometriosis and Infertility - A Journey Across Borders with Lizzie AlexanderAfter 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, May 2022) Balancing endometriosis management with trying to conceive Exploring IVF and donor egg IVF as fertility treatment options Navigating international moves while undergoing fertility treatments The impact of environmental factors (like mould exposure) on fertility and overall health Coping with failed I...2024-10-1630 min
They Call Me ProportionateEp 7: Things Only We Would Understand Pt 2Lizzie throws a bachelorette party and we explain the rest of our inside jokes.2024-05-0533 minThey Call Me ProportionateEp 6: Things Only We Would Understand Pt 1Trying to include you all in our inside jokes plus story time: Lizzie lost her phone2024-04-1533 min
Let's Get CivicalThe Great Duel: Alexander Hamilton vs Aaron Burr - Drama Queens!In this week’s episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden explore the high drama of the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr! Join them as they examine what led these two men to hate each other, the rules of dueling, and why Aaron Burr really did Alexander Hamilton dirty by shooting him!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...2023-07-1248 min
From Spaghetti to GrowthRedefining Wellness: The Rise of the Lifestyle Brand 'UnDiet Yourself’This week, I had the opportunity to speak with Lizzie Ens, an embodiment of determination and resilience that beautifully contrasts with her humble Amish origins. She is the trailblazing founder of 'UnDiet Yourself', a significant challenger in the health and wellness industry. As a board-certified nutritionist and personal trainer, Lizzie's comprehensive approach to wellness demystifies the path to holistic health. Her innovative platform prides itself on promoting gut health, hormonal balance, and a newfound relationship with food. Lizzie's extensive experience and expertise radiate through 'UnDiet Yourself', underscoring its authenticity. She shared a lot...2023-07-0943 min
Hill Country Authors PodcastSkye Alexander-Writing in the Jazz AgeWelcome to award-winning The Hill Country Authors Podcast. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with authors who live in and write up the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, I visit with author Skye Alexander, a prolific author whose most recent series features protagonist Lizzie Crane and is set in the Jazz Age in New England and New York. Alexander is the author of a mystery series set in New York City in the mid-1920s. Her main character, Lizzie Crane, is an Irish immigrant striving to rise above her working-class background. Alexander has hea...2023-03-2219 min
悦读拾光读书会悦读拾光S2E03 |【Andy/Laytyng/Lizzie】- 城南 | 旧事#童年记忆 #家乡食物 #北京 #胡同 #城南旧事 #驻马店 #吉隆坡
从林海音的小说《城南旧事》和同名改编电影，Laytyng，Andy 和Lizzie回忆各自在吉隆坡、驻马店和北京胡同里的童年生活，趣事和旅行，串起糖葫芦、羊肉串、棉花糖、冻柿子、醋溜白菜、豆汁儿和火锅儿！
这些美好又有味道的故事，让我们带着温暖的力量继续前行！
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时间轴：
0:00:00 片头及自我介绍
0:03:19 成长的地方：吉隆坡、河南乡村
0:04:46 北京南城、胡同
0:13:08 《城南旧事》书与电影
0:22:35 家乡的食物：豆汁儿、棉花糖、糖葫芦、醋溜白菜
0:39:02 告别童年
0:45:46 Andy：父亲的背影
0:49:01 Lizzie：告别外婆
1:01:12 回忆、伤感、成长
1:09:14 片尾
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剪辑：Gary
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Music: 《送别》（《城南旧事》电影插曲，谱曲：约翰·庞德·奥特威，作词：李叔同）
Music: Relaxing Ballad by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/2023-03-131h 09
悦读拾光读书会悦读拾光S2E02 |【Wenjing/Lizzie】- 围城#围城 #婚姻 #钱钟书 #杨绛
嘉宾Wenjing和主持人Lizzie一起回顾了《围城》这本现代文学的经典作品，谈及婚姻与工作中的围城、书中的女性形象、百年前与今日的留学生、《我们仨》中有趣的钱钟书 …
欢迎到Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify等各大平台搜索“悦读拾光”收听、订阅。
时间轴：
0:00:00 片头及自我介绍
0:01:51 《围城》及作者钱钟书
0:04:24 城外的人想冲进去，城里的人想逃出来
0:10:12 《围城》里的女性
0:14:41 方鸿渐
0:19:37 留学生
0:25:15 《围城》电视剧
0:27:25 《我们仨》
0:33:45 问钱钟书一个问题
0:36:27 2023读书计划
0:38:21 一句话推荐
0:40:29 片尾
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Music: Relaxing Ballad by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/2023-02-1341 min
Friendship IRL: Real Talk About Friendship, Community, and What It Actually TakesThere’s No “One-Size-Fits-All” Version of Social Wellness, with Lizzie Braicks-RinkerTRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains some sensitive topics around the loss of a parent. Today I’m with my dear friend, Lizzie Braicks-Rinker, a wellness brand strategist and holistic health and fitness coach. We met in college, baking pie in the dorm basement, and bonded quickly; I told Lizzie my mom had passed away. She told me hers had cancer. We were at different stages in our lives than our peers, and because of this, had different needs and perspectives on wellness than they did, too.In 2022, Lizzie gave a TED Ta...2023-01-261h 07
悦读拾光读书会悦读拾光S2E01 |【Andy/Lizzie/甘甘】- 心流 / 思考，快与慢#心流 #思考快与慢 #心理学 #读书方法
嘉宾Andy, Lizzie和主持人甘甘一起回顾了《心流》和《思考，快与慢》这两本心理学书籍中的精华内容，讨论会的筹备与收获，以及如何将书中的方法融入到自己的日常生活中 ...
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0:00:00 片头及自我介绍
0:01:47 《心流》/《思考，快与慢》
0:06:48 《心流》- 第一期读书会
0:13:25 系统1与系统2，兔子与乌龟
0:24:05 如何进入心流状态
0:33:48 怎么读方法论类的书籍
0:44:15 2023读书计划
0:46:47 片尾
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嘉宾：Andy, Lizzie
主持：甘甘
剪辑：Gary
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Music: Relaxing Ballad by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/2023-01-1747 min
Death and Taxes05 - Jodi Arias & Travis AlexanderCarrie discusses Jodi Arias and the 2008 murder of Travis Alexander. (Remaster)Theme music by MVM Productions.2022-12-081h 10
悦读拾光读书会悦读拾光S1E06 |【Yang/Laytyng/Lizzie】- 非暴力沟通#非暴力沟通 #人际关系 #脆弱 #实践 #读书
两位嘉宾Yang、Laytyng和主持人Lizzie一起回顾了《非暴力沟通》这本书， 当期讨论会中案例演练的筹备与收获， 也扩展到如何面对自己的脆弱、如何在生活中实践非暴力沟通这些话题。
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0:00:00 花絮
0:00:37 自我介绍
0:02:54 《非暴力沟通》
0:12:48 讨论会中的案例练习
0:22:14 脆弱与勇气
0:29:17 旁观者的视角
0:31:49 什么问题是好问题
0:37:37 向作者提问
0:43:47 如何实践
0:54:04 一句话推荐
0:55:35 片尾
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嘉宾： Yang、Laytyng
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剪辑： Gary
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Music: Relaxing Ballad by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/2022-11-2857 min
悦读拾光读书会悦读拾光S1E05 |【甘甘/Laytyng/Lizzie】- 你当像鸟飞往你的山/寂静的峰塔本期我们邀请到甘甘和Laytyng，她们在悦读拾光读书会分别主持过《你当像鸟飞往你的山》Educated 和《寂静的峰塔》A Fort of Nine Towers: An Afghan Family Story 这两本书的讨论。
主持人Lizzie与嘉宾一起畅聊两本书中的精华内容、讨论会的筹备与收获，也扩展到原生家庭与个人成长、宗教与信仰、会不会写一本自传 ...
#教育 #原生家庭 #自传 #阿富汗 #读书
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嘉宾：甘甘，Laytyng
主持：Lizzie
剪辑：Gary
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Email: shiguang.bookclub@gmail.com
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Music: Relaxing Ballad by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/2022-11-1457 min
My Time CapsuleEp. 238 - Lizzie RoperLizzie Roper is an British actress who has appeared in 100 episodes of Hollyoaks as Sam Lomax, the sitcom The Worst Week of My Life with Ben Miller, Sarah Alexander, Alison Steadman and Geoffrey Whitehead, she played Roxanne in Family affairs, was in the film Angus Thongs and Perfect Snogging, as well as the TV series Being Human, Him & Her, New Tricks, Waterloo Road, This is Jinsy, Shameless, Silent Witness, Call the Midwife, Dead Boss and Boy Meets Girl. In the West End she appeared with Christian Slater in One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest and is currently a pr...2022-11-0455 min
悦读拾光读书会悦读拾光S1E04 |【Lizzie/Steven/Andy】- 霍金十问里为啥没有檀香刑？本期是Andy的主持首秀， 嘉宾为Lizzie和Steven，他们在悦读拾光读书会分别主持过莫言的《檀香刑》 和霍金的《十问：霍金沉思录》Brief Answers to the Big Questions这两本书的讨论。
我们聊到为何推荐这两本书、讨论会的筹备与收获， 更扩展到是不是要读科普书籍，是不是应该废除死刑这些更广泛的话题。
#霍金 #莫言 #科普 #科幻 #法律 #死刑 #马斯克
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嘉宾：Lizzie, Steven
主持：Andy
剪辑：Gary
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Music: Relaxing Ballad by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
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Hollywood Wolfpack With Kaia AlexanderFrom casting to writing and producing, an insider's take on career positioning for success: Chad DarnellChad Darnell is a casting director/actor/writer/producer and director. As a casting director, he has cast local talent in the southeast on such projects as MAGIC MIKE XXL, SELMA, FLORIDA GIRLS, LIZZIE, KILLERMAN, LIVING THE DREAM, CRIME STORY, and BEAST OF BURDEN. He most recently finished the films ONE FAST MOVE, THE STENOGRAPHER and THE OTHER ZOEY.His film THE UNDERTAKER’S WIFE (Shannyn Sossamon, John Brotherton) will premiere Fall 2022 and he will direct his screenplay THE INTELLIGENT this summer in Los Angeles. As an actor, he most recently appeared on stage in Atlanta as “Hedw...2022-09-3055 min
Endo FertilityEF#45: Healing Adaptogens: the Definitive Guide to Using Super Herbs and Mushrooms with Danielle Ryan BroidaMy 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 can support those with Endometriosis So Danielle is a key player in the worldwide mushroom movement and is a Registered Herbalist, as well as a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Instructor of Mycology, and National Educator at F...2022-09-231h 14
Endo FertilityEF#44: My Post Partum TTC Journey So FarIn 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 vulnerable publishing it, as we are still TTC - I hope you find this helpful. Be patient, things come to...2022-05-1855 min
Horror QueersThe Lizzie McGuire Movie (Patreon Clip)After four years of in-jokes, Trace and Joe is finally ready to celebrate Paolo, Isabella and Lizzie FUCKING McGuire with a special bonus audio commentary of The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003). Strap in to see if it's worth the wait!Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Endo FertilityEF#43: The Gut Health Benefits of Artisan Brewed Water Kefir with Maya KrikkeMy 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, and minimal food processing, has yielded potent, small-batch, artisan ferments of the most outrageous and exquisite flavours one could imagine (like the Gin lovers’ compliment, the organic Rhubarb & rose scented Geranium). Armed with a vision to bett...2022-04-201h 22
The Alex and Dom ShowLizzie Borden Part 2In this episode we finish up our series on the infamous woman herself Lizzie Borden! We discuss the trial of the century and her later life as we try to figure out Did Lizzie really do it? Do you know? Join us for the conclusion of one of the most notorious unsolved crimes in American history! Follow us at the link below and enjoy!!!!
https://linktr.ee/TheDartarianShow2022-04-1844 minThe Alex and Dom ShowLizzie Borden Part 1In part 1 of Lizzie Borden, we discuss her early life all the way up to the investigation of her parents' murders. Did she do it? If she didn't who did? Follow us on our journey on whether Lizzie really swung the axe or not! Follow us at the link below:
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Endo FertilityEF#42: Follicular Phase Fertility Support with Endometriosis with Lizzie AlexanderIn 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 can do during your period The causes of a poor endometrium Things you can do to enhance your womb lining, follicle development and egg maturation before ovulation. There will be...2022-04-0730 min
Endo FertilityEF#41: Trauma in Endometriosis and DNA Testing with Kat SmithMy 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 sufferers and seeing how many of us struggle with crippling overwhelm and serious food fear, she has developed the Endoplan method which provides reliable structure, strategy and support. Kat's passion is empowering women with the mindset and nervous syst...2022-03-2348 min
Endo FertilityEF#40: Functional Fertility Solutions to Male Fertility with Sarah ClarkMy guest today is Sarah Clark, a health and life coach from Fab Fertile in Canada. In this episode we talk about male fertility. Sarah was 28 years old, when she received a diagnosis of premature ovarian failure. She accepted the diagnosis and had both her children through in vitro fertilization. Years later she realized the root cause of her infertility was a food intolerance. She is a certified life coach with accreditation from the International Coaches Federation and a health coach with training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is the author o...2021-10-061h 02
Endo FertilityEF#39: PCOS, Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes (PCOS Part 2) with Lizzie AlexanderPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex multigenic life-long disorder, with strong epigenetic and environmental influences, which is good news as this means you can improve your symptoms into remission and manage it well through the right diet, lifestyle and nutritional support. In this episode I talk about: Western medicine used to optimise fertility with PCOS Eight nutritional guidelines Supplements, herbs and adaptogens Minimizing stress and maximising sleep Wise exercising Chinese medicine Testing Potential approach to fertility Recommended reading As usual there is more information in the show notes on the website, including references and...2021-09-2241 min
Endo FertilityEF#38: Boost Your Fertility and Vitality with Functional Mushrooms with Danielle Ryan-Broida, RHMy guest today is Danielle Ryan Broida, a key player in the worldwide mushroom movement. She is a Registered Herbalist from the US, as well as a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Instructor of Mycology, and National Educator at Four Sigmatic, Danielle is teaching the world about the importance of a life on functional mushrooms. In this amazing episode we talk about: Danielle’s inspiring story behind how and why she became to become a herbalist and mushroom guru! What a functional mushroom is and the difference to everyday edible and poisonous mushrooms The ancient tradition of using mush...2021-09-151h 14
Endo FertilityEF#37: The PCOS, Endometriosis and Fertility Link (PCOS Part 1)Fertility, Insulin Resistance & Co-existing Conditions PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormonal-metabolic condition in women of reproductive age that causes fertility issues. As September is PCOS Awareness Month and this condition affects 100 million women worldwide, I wanted to draw your attention to this condition as it can co-exist with Endometriosis. In this episode I talk about: What PCOS is How PCOS affects fertility Why and how PCOS happens How insulin resistance occurs The role of insulin PCOS symptoms How to get a diagnosis The PCOS & Endometriosis Link Myths about PCOS How to reduce...2021-09-0835 min
Endo FertilityEF#36: Fertility Empowerment, Visualisation and Journaling with Molly NicholsMy guest interview today is with Molly Nichols, a renowned fertility coach, healer, queen of guided visualisations and business mentor. Molly struggled to get pregnant for 7 years. In this interview she explains how a chance encounter changed her mindset, after which she became pregnant both through IVF and naturally, and is now mother to 4 beautiful, healthy children. She decided she needed to share her fertility work with the world and rightly so! I specifically wanted to talk to Molly about how she uses visualisations and journaling to connect with our inner selves, to help nurture ourselves, find...2021-08-251h 17
Endo FertilityEF#35: Cervical Mucus, Conceiving and Endometriosis with Lizzie AlexanderThis episode goes into more detail into the importance of cervical mucus (CM), and follows on from the interview with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack in Episode 34 last week on using the Fertility Awareness Method. This is a huge component of fertility that is often overlooked and yet is something that can be improved. It is an area that research is still developing in relation to Endometriosis and its relationship to the vaginal microbiome. In this episode I talk about: What CM is How CM is created What CM looks like and its changes Changes to mucus with age...2021-08-1834 min
Endo FertilityEF#34: Using Fertility Awareness to learn to love your cycle and improve your fertility with Lisa Hendrickson-JackMy guest today is Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. In her new book The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa debunks the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to fertility awareness and menstrual cycle optimization. She hosts the Fertility Friday Podcast, a weekly radio show devoted to helping women...2021-08-111h 08
Endo FertilityEF#33: Travel Nutrition Tips and TricksIf you are travelling on holiday this summer or just away for a weekend, whether that is locally or overseas, then it might be worth listening to some tips to help you plan how you are going to manage your nutrition whilst you are away. Based on my personal experience and things I share with my clients, I share what foods I take away with me and things I do to make my life easier and then stress free whilst I am away! In this episode I talk about: How to make breakfast foods e...2021-08-0443 min
Endo FertilityEF#32b: Season Break Announcement & Quick Thyroid Self-Help ListJust a quick episode to let you know that I am taking a break from the podcast and will be back on the 21st July 2021 to continue delivering episodes. I have also given you a quick thyroid self-help check list to work through.2021-06-0209 min
Endo FertilityEF#32: How Connected are Endometriosis and the Thyroid and How Does This Affect Your Fertility?In today’s episode, I am sharing a fantastic interview with Lorna Driver-Davies all about the thyroid, Endo and fertility. It is a long one, but it’s because there was a lot to cover, and because it is quite a complicated subject and we wanted to unpick it and simplify it for you and make sure you have some things to talk to your doctor about if you have concerns, and ensure you are taken seriously. I did contemplate splitting it into two episodes, but decided against it – you can just pause it and continue at another time! ...2021-05-261h 20
Endo FertilityEF#31: Listeners Q&A Session with Lizzie AlexanderFollowing a request for questions that you wanted answered, I picked a number of them to go through and provide answers. They were subjects that I know many of you will want the answers to as they were great questions. I hope you find this helpful! In this episode I talk about: Changes to your period after surgery Fertile cervical mucus and Endo Short / light periods Endo belly bloating and inability to eat Leg pain Is your only option left a hysterectomy? I have put the full answers to these questions in the show notes...2021-05-1931 min
Endo FertilityEF#30: Reproductive microbiome, Endometriosis and fertilityToday’s interview is about the balance of microbes that live in and on the reproductive organs with Debbie Cotton from Invivo Healthcare. We discuss how Endometriosis can affect this balance, and then how this can affect your fertility. Debbie an integrative psychotherapist, naturopath and herbalist. She is currently the Head of Clinical Education at Invivo Healthcare, a company who specialises in the human microbiome. She is a busy clinician and lecturer in the health sciences for over 15 years both in Australia and the UK. Her work centres on what it is to be human, and how eco...2021-05-1251 min
Endo FertilityEF#29: How to Use 12 Healing Herbs for Endometriosis with Lizzie AlexanderPlants have been used for thousands of years for their medicinal benefits and for many of us we are not aware of the benefits of some of the most common herbs. We can all make room for using herbs in our life, we just need to know how and what herbs are good for what. I bet you know quite a lot of what I share with you in this episode, but you just never thought to apply the knowledge, or you might not be aware of the fact that, for example, mint helps to cleanse your liver. 2021-05-0539 min
Endo FertilityEF#28: Research into the Estrobolome & Endometriosis with Lara Thieme, PhDLara Thieme is my guest today, she is a postdoctoral researcher from Germany. We met doing Nicole Jardim’s Fix Your Period Apprenticeship a couple of years ago. Back then I didn’t quite get the link with the estrobolome, a "specific sub-microbiome in the gut and Endometrosis. Lara was talking about how she planned to research the connection between this and Endometriosis in the future and was attending some really cool research seminars about the estrobolome and microbiome. Lara has Endometriosis herself, so her personal story has really driven her interest to merge her research specialism and Endo. 2021-04-281h 01
Endo FertilityEF#27: Vitex for Fertility with Lizzie AlexanderVitex agnus-castus, otherwise known as Chasteberry is a herb that women are often recommended when they have menstrual problems, but there is quite bitty information and certainly different recommendations on how to take it. In this episode you will learn all about it and most importantly what the scientific research and literature has shown, and also what leading functional doctors and practitioners are recommending based on their clinical expertise. In this I talk about: What Vitex is The benefits of taking Vitex How Vitex works within the body Who is it not for? Recommended ways to...2021-04-2120 min
Endo FertilityEF#26: What my gut has taught me with Lizzie AlexanderThis is quite a personal episode. It is perhaps not as succinct as some of my previous more educational episodes. I wanted to share this insight, as it has changed the way I am going about optimising my fertility and managing my Endo compared to the first time around. In this episode some of the things I talk about include: The difference between functional and integrative medicine My garden analogy with the gut microbiome and health Endometriosis being a whole-body disease Irritable Bowel Syndrome Gut and pelvic pain connection Fear when talking to your doctor My s...2021-04-1442 min
Endo FertilityEF#25: Using Heart Rate Monitors to manage Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis with Dr Jessica DrummondMy guest today is Dr. Jessica Drummond, the CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute (IWHI) in the US, and author of Outsmart Endometriosis. Jessica explained the importance of a calm nervous system in managing pain signals, before we got stuck into how Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and resting heart rate are great tools that can be used to understand your overall health, stress levels, sleep quality and quantity, and fitness – all of which can be used in an approach to reduce pelvic pain from Endometriosis and also increase overall health, which improves your fertility. Measuring HRV has beco...2021-04-0754 min
Endo FertilityEF#24: How Stress Exacerbates Estrogen Dominance and Ovarian Dysfunction with Nicole JardimNicole Jardim joins me to dig deep into stress and how it impacts our body, hormones, period, Endometriosis and ultimately our fertility. Stress comes in many forms, from internal to external, actual and perceived. We are made to incredibly deal with stress, but our world today is more stressful than ever. Nicole explains exactly what is happening with our hormones and also some the basic things we need to do to reduce this impact. In this episode I talk about: Nicole’s experience with nightmare periods as a teenager Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal-Thyroid-Gonad (HPAGT) axis Stress symptoms fr...2021-03-311h 05
Endo FertilityEF#23: Influence of Genetics on Endo and Fertility with Angela HeapMy guest today is Angela Heap, a leading fertility nutritionist and expert in the UK. Angela and I discuss genetics, fertility and Endometriosis. It was a real education into the ‘hardware and software’ of our bodies, a Angela describes it! We discussed how our surrounding environment and exposure to toxins can change our genetics, or trigger various conditions and diseases, including Endometriosis. Angela discusses this subject in “plain English” so we can all understand the potential genetic issues associated with fertility. In this episode I talk about: What we mean by genetics and epigenetics What a ‘SNPs (copy...2021-03-241h 05
Endo FertilityEF#22: Fertility management strategies for Endometriosis with Lizzie AlexanderAs a continuation from Episode 22, and as part of improving people’s understanding of Endo during Endometriosis Awareness Month, I wanted to present the advantages and disadvantages of surgery – the considered gold standard treatment for Endometriosis when considering it from a fertility perspective. I then go onto to talk through the actions used in a functional approach to support the body to enable it to heal by itself. In this episode I talk about: Surgical intervention Excision and ablation surgery Questions to ask yourself if you are considering surgery Hormonal medical treatment post-surgery Nutrition Digestion Liver Func...2021-03-1735 min
Endo FertilityEF#21: How Endometriosis Affects Fertility with Lizzie AlexanderFor the first episode in Season 2, and as its Endometriosis Awareness Month, I wanted to talk to you all about how your fertility can be affected by Endometriosis. This is not to scare you, but to present you with what is known and understood, so that you can then understand why certain actions to improve your health and fertility are recommended. Medical knowledge of Endometriosis is still underway and continually evolving with new science – this is why in allopathic medicine there is no known cure. In functional medicine, there is an understanding of the systems that are af...2021-03-1026 min
Thirsty for HallmarkEp8: It Was Always YouAll's fair in love and war, even if you find yourself in love with your fiancé's brother! Hey, the heart wants what it wants. And this heart... wants a hunk!This week, Mary and Charlie are debating the ethical dilemma that is "It Was Always You," the latest Hallmark Channel movie starring Erin Krakow (aka Elizabeth Thatcher) and certified hottie, Tyler Hynes.Notable topics include:What is up with this draconian oyster bar?Has Hallmark been listening to our podcast?Did Elizabeth get her travel inspo from Lizzie Maguire?Why is the sister t...2021-03-0124 min
The Kween's SpeechCollars: The BandWelcome to Febuary's episode of The Kween's Speech Pod! I am SO excited to be joined by indie duo 'Collars' chatting all things making music! I wanted to delve into their process and the journey they've been on to get to the point where they can release music AND how and if their creativity has been affected by the pandemic! Their debut single 'Heart Beats' is avlaiable to stream now on Spotify, Youtube and more. This episode features a preview of their next single 'Hey Lizzie, Lay it on me' and to top it all off they have an...2021-02-181h 04
Endo FertilityEF#20: Five Functional Tests for Endo Fertility with Lizzie AlexanderIt’s the last episode of the season!! This episode is all about how functional testing can be used to delve deeper into what is happening in the body. Integrative nutrition and lifestyle techniques can then be applied in a specific and focused manner that is unique to the individual, i.e. you! There is a lot you can tell from your symptoms, these will certainly give a picture of what is going on, but there are a variety of tests that a functional practitioner can use to understand where the imbalances are occurring in the body. In this ep...2020-11-2545 min
Endo FertilityEF#19 Endometriosis, Food-Grown Supplements and the Immune System with Lorna Driver-DaviesAn amazing episode with Lorna Driver-Davies, Head of Nutrition from Wild Nutrition. This is the last interview of the season and boy is it good! We covered so much from nutrition, supplements and then a deep dive into the immune system for women with Endometriosis, and how this affects fertility. I came across Wild Nutrition about 3 years ago for my personal use and absolutely love so many of their products. I then met Lorna through my clinical work as I recommend many of Wild Nutrition products, in particular their Food-Grown Endo-Complex and Food-Grown Fertility. I found Lorna...2020-11-181h 11
Endo FertilityEF#18: Powering Up Your Progesterone with Lizzie AlexanderThis week’s episode follows on from Episode 17 on estrogen, in that I am covering progesterone. There is so much to know and share with you, from how our menstrual cycle works, how this influences our progesterone levels and what you need to monitor to understand if you have low progesterone There are several reasons why progesterone might be low and understanding these root causes makes it so much easier to resolve the issue than reaching for a sticky plaster that will not help in the long term. I also talk about how Endometriosis and PCOS affect progesterone specifically, an...2020-11-1138 min
Endo FertilityEp#17: Stop Feeding Your Endo & Optimise Your Womb Lining By Balancing Your Estrogen with Lizzie AlexanderThis week’s episode is all about estrogen, whilst next weeks it will be about progesterone. There is so much to say about estrogen in relation to Endometriosis and then how this affects your fertility, and so this is what I cover. It is an overview in many respects – hopefully not too technical and sciency, but importantly I talk about symptoms of high and low estrogen and then give you actions that you can take away and get on with to either decrease or increase your estrogen depending on what your needs are. For further information about this...2020-11-0441 min
Endo FertilityEF #16 Ruby’s Endo Healing Journey, Weight Loss & TTCThis week’s episode is an interview with Ruby Ben from Ruby Ben Health in Texas, the USA. Ruby tells us about how she finally found out she had Endometriosis when she and her husband were trying to get pregnant. She explains how finally working out she needed to look at her body as a whole, listen to what it needed, feeding it foods that didn’t use lots of energy to digest them, so she had the energy to heal her body. She also shares her fertility journey, how she wants to get pregnant naturally and the steps she...2020-10-2851 min
Endo FertilityEP#15: Adenomyosis vs Endometriosis – a Natural Healing Approach with Sara LopezThis week’s episode is all about Adenomyosis (Adeno), often called the sister to Endometriosis. I had a great interview with Sara Lopez, who has Adeno, and who is also an Adenomyosis Coach. According to one study, that Sara mentions in the interview, 91% of women with Endometriosis have Adenomyosis, they just may never know. In this episode we talk about the symptoms, differences from Endo, how to get it diagnosed, how you can manage it with a holistic approach, how it might fertility and more. Sara Lopez, M. Ed. is a Certified Hormone Specialist and Adenomyosis Coach. Sh...2020-10-2142 min
Endo FertilityEP#14: Symptoms, Root Causes and Fertility Effects of Histamine IntoleranceIn Episode 13, Ashley Looft, from Whole Happy Healthy Life, shared with us her experience with Histamine Intolerance (HIT). This episode follows on from that, to dive deep into what the symptoms are, to what the potential root causes are and what you can do to help your body heal. The things you don’t want to miss: Symptoms of Histamine Intolerance What histamines are Why high levels of histamines are a problem “The cup of water” analogy to the cumulative build-up of histamines Why you might get a build-up in histamine 8 root causes of histamine intolerance Histam...2020-10-1435 min
Endo FertilityEF #13 Histamine Intolerance, Pelvic Floor Therapy and Surgery with Ashley LooftToday’s episode is with the lovely Ashley Looft from the US, who has gone to some incredible lengths to work out why she had horrendous painful periods, poor health and numerous miscarriages. She explains how she found out she has PCOS and Endometriosis and then what she did to become pain-free. I love to hear true healing success stories that inspire you that it is possible to live pain-free. There is a lot in the media at the moment about women taking a long time to get diagnoses, how they struggle with their day to day li...2020-10-0750 min
Endo FertilityEF#12: Nine Ways to Increase Your Stomach Acid LevelsFollowing on from Episode 10, I continue to talk about stomach acid, explaining the causes of low stomach acid, how to test your acid levels, and nine things you can do to naturally to increase the amount of acid you have. So, here are the things I talk about in Part 1 of this subject: What causes low stomach acid? Helicobacter pylori How to test you have low stomach acid at home Nine ways you can increase your stomach acid Plus, how low stomach acid has currently caused a sore or ulcer in my stomach, and what...2020-09-3020 min
Endo FertilityEF#11: Against the Odds - Mind-Body Awareness for FertilityToday’s episode will inspire you yet again! I chat to Natalie Masson, a woman like you and I who struggled to get pregnant, and against the odds of being 45, with low AMH and high FSH and much more, managed to get pregnant naturally and now has a beautiful family she has always wished for. Natalie doesn’t have Endometriosis, but she does have an awful lot to share from her experience and is why she then went on to focus on helping women with their fertility struggles. Dr Natalie Masson, PhD is a Psychotherapist & Fertility Coach, and...2020-09-231h 01
Endo FertilityEF#10: Five Reasons Why Stomach Acid Is So Important (Part 1)In today’s episode, I talk deep dive into an issue that is very personal to me and my healing journey, stomach acid. It might seem like an odd topic and rather specific but it is a critical one. Particularly, if you want to ensure you are able to absorb your nutrients adequately enough so you have the necessary nutrient stores in your body so you can get pregnant. So, here are the things I talk about in Part 1 of this subject: Symptoms of low or high stomach acid Biology of the stomach Explanation of what ga...2020-09-1620 min
Endo FertilityEF #9: Healing the Gut & CNS Reduces Endo Pain and Infertility with Dr Jessica DrummondToday’s guest is an amazing woman, and I feel honoured to have had the pleasure to chat with her. Dr Jessica Drummond DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC is the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women’s Health Institute (IWHI) and the author of Outsmart Endometriosis. I have learnt a huge amount from Jessica as I have been attending the Institute for a variety of specialities from functional nutrition to optimal fertility as I further my education. She is incredibly knowledgeable on the subject of women’s health, in particular Endometriosis, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum. We had a great conversation and the...2020-09-0959 min
Endo FertilityEF #8: Jump Off the TTC Emotional RollercoasterIn today’s episode I talk briefly about the monthly emotional rollercoaster women end up riding when trying to get pregnant. Over time this can end up pushing you into a downward spiral. It is so important to be aware of our mental health when you are trying to get pregnant not just your physical wellbeing. So, here are some of the things I talk about are: Different emotional stages during your monthly cycle Getting nutrient tests done Learn to measure your fertility Mindset changes Endo Fertility links and resources: Join my Endo Fertility co...2020-09-0214 min
Endo FertilityEF#7: Using the mind’s visualisation capabilities to improve your fertility with Joanne VerkuilenIn today’s podcast episode I interview a woman who’s voice I have listened to many many nights during my fertility journey, so as you can imagine it was a great honour to interview her and hear her voice for real! My guest is Joanne Verkuilen, the creator and mastermind behind Circle and Bloom, which provides guided visualisation and meditation programs for fertility and much more. We really enjoyed recording this episode and our conversation covered everything from PCOS, Endometriosis, infertility, power of the mind, the placebo effect and how powerful this is, the need for hope...2020-08-2649 min
Endo FertilityEF#6: Using Food as Medicine for Endometriosis and Fertility with Lizzie AlexanderIn today’s episode 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 these two objectives, but also there can be some conflicting ways of approaching nutrition, meaning that many women with Endometriosis can follow the ‘Endo-diet’ to reduce inflammation but end up under-nourished or further under-nourished, which will not help you in getting pregnant. So, here are some o...2020-08-1949 min
Endo FertilityEF #5: Good guts, lively livers, fibroids & endometriosis with Christine GarvinYour gut health is literally one of the most important systems in your body, especially combined with the actions of the liver. In this episode, we talk about the “gut-liver axis” as my guest Christine Garvin refers to it. This relationship is so important for the balance of our hormones, which has a strong effect on the symptoms of Endometriosis and the ability of the reproductive system to work optimally. The digestive system has until the last few decades been relatively understudied - research is now showing how fundamental it is to so many other systems within our...2020-08-1200 min
Endo FertilityEF #4: Stress, Hormones, Fertility and Endo with Lizzie AlexanderSo today I wanted to share with you information about stress and how this affects your delicately balanced hormones, which are so important for fertility. I also go into how this can affect your endometriosis, and even how your endometriosis affects your stress response. Stress is something that I have experienced many many times in my life for a variety of reasons. I have had chronic fatigue in my 20’s and now, unfortunately, have low cortisol and DHEA, what is now called “HPA axis dysfunction” and it is something that I am having to deal with as otherwise, it will p...2020-08-0537 min
Endo FertilityEF#3: Become a Fertility Detective with Rachel BoltonToo many women are told their bodies are broken because they are struggling to get pregnant, that their eggs are too old, their Endometriosis is or could be stopping them getting pregnant, and they should go straight for IVF, when the truth is their bodies are not broken. What does broken even mean?! Have you been told negative things like this, has this made you feel disempowered? Well you should know that there are things you can do to help your fertility. Yes certainly Endometriosis does make things harder, I am certainly not disputing that, but there are a...2020-07-2747 min
Endo FertilityEF#2: Endometriosis Empowerment with Melissa TurnerYou might not know it but there is hope after you Endometriosis diagnosis and there are other options beside hormone treatments and surgeries to manage your pain. Were you diagnosed early in your menstrual life and had enough of your endless surgeries? Or has it taken forever to get a diagnosis and only because you are now struggling with getting pregnant? In this episode, my first guest is Melissa Turner, a stage 4 Endo warrior, who explains how she dealt with her Endometriosis after a diagnosis at 19 years old and seven surgeries. Through her own experimentation and further...2020-07-2757 min
Endo FertilityEF#1: My Endo Fertility Struggle Changed my Life with Lizzie AlexanderIn this debut episode, I wanted to share a bit about myself and my personal journey with Endometriosis, which took 25 years to get a diagnosis, my struggle to get pregnant, and how I finally became pregnant and gave birth at 39 to our miracle baby. There is too much to tell in one episode, but I give you the basics, and other bits will come out during future episodes I am sure. I wanted to tell you my story, as I want you to understand why I understand how you are feeling, the frustration, fear, anger, sadness, pain...2020-07-2740 min
Hormonally SpeakingSeason 2, Episode 5: Finding Your Fertility When You Have Endometriosis w/Lizzie Alexander, PhDFertility issues are very common for women these days, but what happens if you have the added layer of endometriosis?
For those that don't know, endometriosis is a condition where the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus (when it should only be inside of the uterus) and causes an incredible amount of pain both during a woman's period and ovulation, and for some women, throughout the month.
In today's interview, I chat with Lizzie Alexander, PhD, who is The Endo Fertility Specialist. She works with women who have endometriosis who have struggled to get pregnant...2020-07-2353 minLet's Get CivicalThe Whiskey Act of 1791 - Get You a Wig Desk!In this episode of Let’s Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden drink a bottle of Jack Daniels and talk about the Whiskey Act of 1791, the Whiskey Rebellion that soon followed, and how Alexander Hamilton nearly destroyed the Union! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-12-1849 minLet's Get CivicalPresidential Pardons - If I Mistake Not!In this episode of Let's Get Civical, Lizzie and Arden tackle the Presidential pardon. Join them as they talk about the Office of the Pardon Attorney, what Alexander Hamilton thought about the pardon, and what makes Trump’s pardons a little bit different. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-03-2755 min
Journey Through Your Day With A Game-Changing Full Audiobook.The With this Pledge by Tamera AlexanderPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/358454to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The With this Pledge
Series: #1 of The Carnton Series
Author: Tamera Alexander
Narrator: Devon O'day
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 31 minutes
Release date: January 8, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.64 of Total 11
Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 3
Genres: Clean & Wholesome
Publisher's Summary:
From the pages of history and the personal accounts of those who endured the Battle of Franklin, Tamera Alexander weaves real-life love letters into a story of unlikely romance first kindled amid the shadows of the Civil War. “Beautifully-drawn characters and rich history in With This Pledge work seamlessly to...2019-01-081h 31Immerse Yourself In The Award-Winning Full Audiobook Now, Busy Professionals!The With this Pledge by Tamera AlexanderPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/358454to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The With this Pledge
Series: #1 of The Carnton Series
Author: Tamera Alexander
Narrator: Devon O'day
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 31 minutes
Release date: January 8, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.64 of Total 11
Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 3
Genres: Religious Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
From the pages of history and the personal accounts of those who endured the Battle of Franklin, Tamera Alexander weaves real-life love letters into a story of unlikely romance first kindled amid the shadows of the Civil War. “Beautifully-drawn characters and rich history in With This Pledge work seamlessly to...2019-01-081h 31