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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. MAR 10

    Ep. 80: The Side Effects No One Talks About With GLP-1s

    GLP-1 medications seem to be everywhere right now, but are we really talking about the full picture, especially with food noise? In this episode, I'm diving into the growing popularity of GLP-1 drugs and why they’re quickly becoming one of the most talked-about tools in the health and weight-loss world. While these medications can be incredibly helpful for people dealing with conditions like insulin resistance, PCOS, obesity, and other metabolic challenges, I'm covering the deeper conversation that often gets overlooked. Are GLP-1s being used as a long-term solution, or just a temporary band-aid? And what might your body actually be trying to tell you when issues like food noise show up? If you’ve been hearing about GLP-1s everywhere and want a more nuanced perspective on how they fit into holistic health, this episode is one you won’t want to miss. 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 3

    Ep. 79: Is Excision Surgery Necessary for Endometriosis?

    In this episode, we’re talking about one of the biggest questions women with endometriosis face: do you actually need surgery? I’m discussing the differences between excision and ablation, when surgery can be life-changing, and when deeper healing work may be just as important. I also share my personal experience with excision surgery and why addressing root causes like gut health, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, and nervous system regulation is essential, whether you’ve had surgery or not. This episode will help you understand your options, advocate for yourself, and take a more complete approach to healing endometriosis so you can reduce pain, support fertility, and reclaim your quality of life. 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. FEB 24

    Ep. 78: Root Causes of SIBO that Often Go Missed

    In this episode, we’re diving into the real reason your SIBO keeps coming back, and why antibiotics and restrictive diets alone aren’t fixing the problem. I’m breaking down the root causes most practitioners overlook, including nervous system dysregulation, low stomach acid, thyroid dysfunction, mineral deficiencies, and hidden infections like H. pylori. You’ll learn why SIBO is a secondary condition, and what actually needs to be addressed if you want lasting relief. If you’re stuck in the cycle of temporary fixes, food fear, and recurring symptoms, this episode will help you understand what your body actually needs to heal, and how to finally break free from the SIBO loop. 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

  8. FEB 17

    Ep. 77: How She Healed Her Gut Without Restricting Her Life

    This week, I’m sharing the story of my client Rochelle, who went from debilitating gut symptoms, chronic anemia, and a new ulcerative colitis diagnosis… to traveling to Cancun, eating freely, and living fully present without fear of flare-ups. We talk about why restrictive diets aren’t always the answer, how nervous system health, gut healing, and boundaries play a massive role in reducing inflammation, and why true healing happens when you address root causes—not just symptoms. This episode is your reminder that your body isn’t broken—and with the right support, it’s absolutely possible to restore your energy, rebuild trust with your body, and reclaim your life. 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
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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
    84
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Radiate with Rita
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