Radiate with Rita

Rita Utterback
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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 sustainable nutrition, habits and functional testing— without the BS that no one has time or energy for. New episodes available every Tuesday on Spotify and Apple.

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep. 88: Why Your Progesterone Cream Isn’t Working

    This week, I’m breaking down why your progesterone is low, why progesterone cream isn’t helping and what you can do to actually boost your progesterone levels naturally.  Progesterone is a hormone is often overlooked when it comes to your cycle, mood, fertility, and overall health. But when it’s low, your body will let you know. In this episode, we cover: What progesterone does and why it matters beyond fertility Signs your progesterone may be low (even if you’re ovulating monthly or have regular periods)The connection between stress, cortisol, nutrient deficiencies and low progesterone How gut health, under eating and diet culture impact your hormones Why progesterone cream likely isn’t enoughHow to build safety in your body and when to dig deeperIf you’re dealing with PMS, spotting, irregular cycles, or hormone imbalances, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on—and where to start. To use Mira at home hormone testing, use code “2RITAUTTERBACK20” to save you 20% on your order! To uncover your likely root cause(s) for low progesterone, fill out my Root Cause Scorecard here. Stay connected by... joining my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Radiate & Thrive Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to stay connected. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠following me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠+ send me a DM saying hellur! You can also send a DM if you're ready to begin your healing journey.fill out a ⁠⁠⁠ 1:1 coaching application here⁠⁠⁠ for a deeper and more personalized approach to healing.If you resonated with this episode or found it helpful, please take a moment to rate this pod or leave a review! We appreciate you!

    17 min

  2. APR 28

    Ep. 87: Are You Full of Sh*t?

    This week, we’re getting real about your poop. If you’re dealing with constipation, can’t poop before your period or always feel bloated, this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: if you’re not pooping regularly, you’re not detoxing well.  And those detox teas + supplements you see online that everyone is trying to sell you? All they’re doing is making you sh*t without addressing what’s actually behind your issues. In this episode, we cover: What a healthy bowel movement should actually look likeSigns you’re constipated (even if you’re going every day)Why detox teas and cleanses aren’t the answer The connection between constipation and hormonesSneaky causes of constipationHow to start improving chronic constipationAnd chat about where to start so you can start having more regular digestion.  If you'd like clarity + a plan built for you to help you tackle constipation + bloat at the source, my Glow Blueprint is a great place for you to start. https://www.radiatewithrita.com/offers/t4wS9L47/checkout Stay connected by... joining my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Radiate & Thrive Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to stay connected. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠following me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠+ send me a DM saying hellur! You can also send a DM if you're ready to begin your healing journey.fill out a ⁠⁠⁠ 1:1 coaching application here⁠⁠⁠ for a deeper and more personalized approach to healing.If you resonated with this episode or found it helpful, please take a moment to rate this pod or leave a review! We appreciate you!

    18 min

  3. APR 21

    Ep. 86: What Most Women are Getting Wrong About Healthy Eating

    This week, I’m breaking down why clean eating isn’t enough to heal your gut and your hormones and what might actually be keeping you stuck. So many women are eating healthy + avoiding “bad” foods, but are still dealing with bloating, fatigue, hormone imbalances, and frustrating symptoms that won’t go away. In this episode, I’m calling out the biggest gaps I see when it comes to nutrition and why what you’re not eating may be the real problem. In this episode, we cover: Why clean eating alone won’t fix your symptoms The biggest mistakes women make with their eatingHow undereating can slow your metabolism and digestion Why carbs are essential for hormones, thyroid, and stress The truth about fats and hormone production How low calorie intake impacts gut health and motility Why relying on protein supplements isn’t enough The connection between blood sugar, cravings, and energy How restrictive diets can backfire on your health What balanced, nourishing nutrition actually looks like If you feel like you’re doing everything right but still not seeing results, this episode will help you understand how to truly start supporting your body through adequate nutrition. Stay connected by... joining my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Radiate & Thrive Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to stay connected. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠following me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠+ send me a DM saying hellur! You can also send a DM if you're ready to begin your healing journey.fill out a ⁠⁠⁠ 1:1 coaching application here⁠⁠⁠ for a deeper and more personalized approach to healing.If you resonated with this episode or found it helpful, please take a moment to rate this pod or leave a review! We appreciate you!

    16 min

  4. APR 14

    Ep. 85: Is Ovulation Pain Normal? What's Really Causing It and How to Fix It

    This week, I’m breaking down why ovulation can be so painful, and what your body is actually trying to tell you. If you’ve ever been told that your ovulation pain is “normal,” but you’re dealing with days of discomfort, sharp pain, or symptoms that disrupt your life, this episode is for you. We dive into how factors like inflammation, hormones, and lifestyle habits play a much bigger role in symptoms than most women are told. In this episode, we cover:  What ovulation should feel like vs. what’s not normal When painful ovulation warrants deeper testing or imaging The connection between ovulation pain and endometriosis or cysts Why the pelvic floor and tight muscles matters Estrogen dominance, histamine, and hormone imbalanceCommon root causes driving ovulation pain How you can start getting relief of ovulation pain through tweaking your nutrition and lifestyle If ovulation has become something you dread every month, this episode will help you understand why, and what you can start doing to support your body. Stay connected by... joining my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Radiate & Thrive Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to stay connected. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠following me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠+ send me a DM saying hellur! You can also send a DM if you're ready to begin your healing journey.fill out a ⁠⁠⁠ 1:1 coaching application here⁠⁠⁠ for a deeper and more personalized approach to healing.If you resonated with this episode or found it helpful, please take a moment to rate this pod or leave a review! We appreciate you!

    16 min

  5. APR 7

    Ep. 84: What Spotting with Your Cycles Actually Means

    This week, I’m breaking down what your spotting is actually trying to tell you, and when it’s something you shouldn’t ignore. If you’ve ever noticed spotting before your period, around ovulation, or randomly throughout your cycle, this episode will help you understand what’s normal and what’s a sign that your body needs more support. We’re diving into the biggest root cause behind spotting and how things like stress, gut health, and lifestyle habits can directly impact your cycle. In this episode, we cover: When spotting is normal vs. when it’s not The connection between spotting and low progesterone The impact of sleep, blood sugar balance, stress, gut health, and overtraining on hormone balanceThe importance of nutrients like fats, zinc, and vitamin C for addressing spotting and period health Why personalized support matters when it comes to fixing spotting If you've been curious about whether or not your spotting is normal, this episode will help you connect the dots and understand what your body is asking for. Stay connected by... joining my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Radiate & Thrive Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to stay connected. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠following me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠+ send me a DM saying hellur! You can also send a DM if you're ready to begin your healing journey.fill out a ⁠⁠⁠ 1:1 coaching application here⁠⁠⁠ for a deeper and more personalized approach to healing.If you resonated with this episode or found it helpful, please take a moment to rate this pod or leave a review! We appreciate you!

    16 min

  6. MAR 31

    Ep. 83: Why Your Digestion Gets Worse Before Your Period

    In this episode, I’m breaking down why your digestive symptoms seem to get worse right before your period and what your body is really trying to tell you. If you’ve ever dealt with bloating, constipation, nausea, reflux, diarrhea, or sudden food sensitivities in the second half of your cycle, you’re not imagining it. There are real hormonal and gut-related reasons behind it. I walk you through how shifts in estrogen and progesterone impact your digestion, how histamine plays a major role (especially if symptoms feel unpredictable), and why conditions like endometriosis can make everything more intense. We also talk about the infamous “period poops” and what’s actually causing them. Most importantly, I connect the dots between your hormones, gut health, and nervous system, because none of these systems work in isolation. Stay connected by... joining my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Radiate & Thrive Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to stay connected. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠following me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠+ send me a DM saying hellur! You can also send a DM if you're ready to begin your healing journey.fill out a ⁠⁠⁠ 1:1 coaching application here⁠⁠⁠ for a deeper and more personalized approach to healing.If you resonated with this episode or found it helpful, please take a moment to rate this pod or leave a review! We appreciate you!

    17 min

  7. MAR 24

    Ep. 82: A Missing Piece in Endometriosis Healing (It’s Not What You Think)

    This week, I’m diving into one of the most overlooked pieces of the endometriosis puzzle: vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and how they could be driving your symptoms more than you realize. So many of us are told that our pain, fatigue, and bloating are just part of having endo, but the truth is, there are deeper imbalances happening beneath the surface. In this episode, I break down the most common deficiencies I see with endometriosis, including vitamin D, B12, and key minerals like magnesium, sodium, potassium, and calcium, and why these are absolutely foundational for healing. I also walk you through how poor gut health, stress, and long-term depletion can impact your body’s ability to absorb and use these nutrients, and why jumping straight into advanced gut protocols, detoxes, and cleanses without addressing minerals first can actually hold you back. We’ll talk about HTMA testing, common mineral patterns like burnout and “calcium shell,” and how these imbalances can affect everything from your hormones and thyroid to your energy, digestion, and pain levels. If you’ve been feeling stuck in your healing journey, reacting to supplements, or like nothing is working, this episode will help you understand why starting with the basics at a cellular level can completely change the game. Blog post mentioned in the episode: https://www.radiatewithrita.com/blog/the-role-of-minerals-in-reducing-endometriosis-symptoms-pain-bloating-fatigue Stay connected by... joining my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Radiate & Thrive Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to stay connected. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠following me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠+ send me a DM saying hellur! You can also send a DM if you're ready to begin your healing journey.fill out a ⁠⁠⁠ 1:1 coaching application here⁠⁠⁠ for a deeper and more personalized approach to healing.If you resonated with this episode or found it helpful, please take a moment to rate this pod or leave a review! We appreciate you!

    16 min

  8. MAR 17

    Ep. 81: My Endometriosis Story and What Actually Helped Me Heal

    In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey with endometriosis — how my symptoms started in college, the years of chronic pelvic pain that followed, and the long road it took to finally reclaim my health. I discuss experience with multiple surgeries, medications, and being told that birth control or more procedures were my only options. For a long time, I believed that endometriosis would control my life. But after continuing to struggle even after surgery, I started searching for deeper answers. I'll walk you through how shifting to a root-cause approach, like addressing gut health, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, nervous system regulation, and lifestyle habits, completely changed the trajectory of my symptoms and my quality of life. If you’re living with endometriosis and feel like you’ve tried everything, I want you to know there are more options than you may have been told. This episode is about what I learned on my journey, what finally helped me feel like myself again, and why healing is possible.  Stay connected by... joining my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Radiate & Thrive Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to stay connected. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠following me on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠+ send me a DM saying hellur! You can also send a DM if you're ready to begin your healing journey.fill out a ⁠⁠⁠ 1:1 coaching application here⁠⁠⁠ for a deeper and more personalized approach to healing.If you resonated with this episode or found it helpful, please take a moment to rate this pod or leave a review! We appreciate you!

    16 min
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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 sustainable nutrition, habits and functional testing— without the BS that no one has time or energy for. New episodes available every Tuesday on Spotify and Apple.

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  • Creator
    Rita Utterback
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Radiate with Rita
  • Show Website
    Radiate with Rita

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