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.

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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.

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