MEET THE GUEST Christie Lee is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and the founder of Christie Lee Nutrition, with a specialty in supporting women with Endometriosis. Based in Australia, she and her team work with clients worldwide through their signature digital program, Beat The Endo Belly. The program is designed to help Endowarriors quickly reduce period pain, bloating, digestive issues, and fatigue. Christie’s approach combines evidence-based nutrition with compassionate care to empower lasting change. Her mission is to help women feel strong, supported, and symptom-free in their daily lives.WHAT WE TALK ABOUT - Christie’s journey into endometriosis care after witnessing medical gaslighting firsthand.- What endometriosis is, how it forms, and why it causes widespread symptoms.- Common signs like painful periods, bloating, digestive issues, and infertility.- Why diagnosis is often delayed and how laparoscopy or advanced ultrasound can help.- Root triggers including inflammation, hormones, gut health, and environmental toxins.- How diet plays a key role in managing symptoms and improving quality of life.- Christie’s personalized approach to food sensitivities and healing the gut.- Why building a full-body wellness toolkit is essential for long-term management.- A client success story of coming off hormonal therapy and getting pregnant naturally.- Christie’s free masterclass offering science-backed nutrition strategies for endo.EPISODE RESOURCES Function HealthComprehensive lab testing to uncover hormonal and immune imbalances. Use code ESCHLICK10 for a discount.shop.thetrailtohealth.com/FunctionHealthHealthgevity Peptides and wellness support to improve energy, hormone function, and recovery. shop.thetrailtohealth.com/HealthgevityRho Nutrition Targeted supplements designed to optimize female hormone health and support endometriosis. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 15% OFF.https://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/RhoNutrition Promix Clean protein and nutrition products formulated to reduce inflammation and support hormone recovery. Use code THETRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF.shop.thetrailtohealth.com/PromixNutritionPulsetto Vagus nerve-stimulating wearable to support stress relief and nervous system regulation. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFF.shop.thetrailtohealth.com/PulsettoHeart MathBiofeedback tools to support emotional resilience, reduce stress, and balance the nervous system.shop.thetrailtohealth.com/HeartMathAquatrue Countertop water filtration system that removes toxins and hormone-disrupting chemicals.shop.thetrailtohealth.com/AquatruOne Skin Topical skincare designed to improve skin health, support cellular renewal, and reduce inflammation.shop.thetrailtohealth.com/OneSkinBranch BasicsNon-toxic home cleaning to reduce hormone-disrupting chemicals. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 15% OFF.shop.thetrailtohealth.com/BranchBasicsCONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website:https://www.christieleenutrition.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endometriosis.dietitian/?hl=en Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/endometriosis.dietitian/KEYWORDS endometriosis, dietician, women's health, gut health, symptoms, diagnosis, inflammation, advocacy, women's fertility, health education, diet, gut health, nutrition, holistic health, inflammation, hormonal balance, success stories, health toolbox, women's health-

MEET THE GUESTLisa is a Lipedema patient and advocate who has undergone several surgeries and now educates others on lifestyle, nutrition, and self-care to manage the condition. Her journey is a powerful example of resilience and highlights the importance of informed care, community support, and long-term healing strategies.- WHAT WE TALK ABOUT Lisa’s decades-long journey, from first symptoms at age 13 to eventual diagnosis and successful lipedema surgery after years of misdiagnosis.- Why her early liposuction attempts failed and how today’s lipedema-specific surgical techniques offer better outcomes.- How lipedema fat can migrate after surgery and why having a comprehensive surgical plan matters The pitfalls of under-eating and how recalculating calorie needs post-surgery is critical to prevent fat regrowth.- Why typical diet and fitness advice fails and how high-protein anti-inflammatory eating combined with resistance training supports long-term health.- The impact of swelling, food sensitivities, and inflammation and how elimination diets can help identify triggers.- How GLP1 medications like semaglutide may reduce swelling and inflammation even at low doses.- Why muscle building takes longer post-surgery and how neuromuscular retraining can support physical progress.- Strategic use of compression, pumps, and lymphatic tools to manage swelling based on personal patterns and phases of recovery.- Lisa’s top advice for newly diagnosed women and why ongoing education and advocacy are essential to living well with lipedema.EPISODE RESOURCESDiet DocGLP1 support to reduce inflammation and regulate metabolism post-op. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFFhttps://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/DietDocPromix NutritionClean protein to rebuild strength and maintain muscle. Use code THETRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFFhttps://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/PromixNutritionHeart & Soil SupplementsBeef organ supplements to support metabolic health, hormone balance, and inflammation. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFFhttps://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/HeartandSoilHigherDOSEInfrared PEMF mats to stimulate lymphatic flow, ease swelling, and improve tissue recovery. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFFhttps://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/HigherDosePasture BirdOrganic pasture-raised chicken perfect for high-protein anti-inflammatory eating. Use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFFhttps://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/PastureBirdLife CykelFunctional mushroom tinctures that may assist with immune balance and recovery supportUse code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% OFFhttps://shop.thetrailtohealth.com/LifeCykelCONNECT WITH THE GUESTInstagraminstagram.com/lipedema_liaisonKEYWORDSLipoedema, surgery, nutrition, post-surgery, muscle building, awareness, health, women's health, chronic illness, support, GLP1, inflammation, recovery, community support, compression therapy, muscle connection, health journey, anti-inflammatory diet