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Wholistic Endo Expert

Wholistic Endo Expert

By Dr. Lj Johnson

The Wholistic Endo Expert, hosted by Dr. Lj Johnson, IHP. AFDNP. IIN, CHEK is the ultimate combination of all things endometriosis and women's health. After waiting 16 years for a diagnosis she knows firsthand how frustrating it can be to deal with all the misinformation online and the medical gaslighting which plagues our endo community. This podcast will help take the weight off your shoulders by providing you with practical holistic options so that you can get back in the driver's seat of your health!
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#25: Endometriosis and Nervous System Dysfunction, EndoUnlocked Virtual Summit

Wholistic Endo ExpertSep 16, 2023

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#25: Endometriosis and Nervous System Dysfunction, EndoUnlocked Virtual Summit

#25: Endometriosis and Nervous System Dysfunction, EndoUnlocked Virtual Summit

Are you struggling with endometriosis and ready to unlock the
understanding of your body that will help you take control?
EndoUnlocked is here to help.

With over 20+ experts, our goal is for all attending this virtual summit—no
matter how advanced or early-stage they may be on their own healing
paths—to understand what endo truly means for them and obtain
actionable strategies for achieving a balanced lifestyle.

It's time to make empowered decisions about your health!
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Takeaways From This Episode:

  • Endometriosis diagnosis and wholistic approaches. 4:13
  • Endometriosis and the importance of addressing the nervous system. 6:42

  • Nervous system dysregulation and its impact on digestion and pain management. 10:26

  • Nervous system dysfunction and its effects on health. 18:00

  • Toxic exposure and its impact on the body. 21:30

  • Stress, sleep, and toxic load management. 24:40

  • Endometriosis, trauma, and nervous system impact. 28:20

  • Essential oils for pain relief and nervous system issues. 35:51

  • Essential oils ( https://doterra.me/Q-X6fp) for anxiety and nervous system support. 39:19 

  • Managing chronic pain through mindfulness, nutrition, and lifestyle changes. 42:27

  • Improving gut health and reducing inflammation through diet and exercise. 46:30

  • Managing pain and nervous system health. 52:56

  • Detoxification and heavy metal removal. 56:24

  • Heavy metal detox and its importance for overall health. 58:20

  • Castor oil packs ( https://shop.queenofthethrones.com/ljs-powerhouse) for detoxification and healing. 1:01:39

Dr. Lj Johnson the Wholistic Endo Expert, specializes in endometriosis and hormones. Dr. Lj has worked in the women's health and fitness industry for over 20 years while overcoming her diagnosis of endometriosis. Lj’s passion is to empower, motivate, and educate all women so they too can have the quality of life they deserve despite their symptoms or diagnosis.  ⁠https://www.ljspowerhouse.org/

Sep 16, 202352:54
#24: Healing Your Inner Child To Decrease Endometriosis Flares with Dr. Lj Johnson and Harrison Meagher
Aug 27, 202338:51
#23: Removing Fragmentation To Heal Endometriosis with Dr. Alex

#23: Removing Fragmentation To Heal Endometriosis with Dr. Alex

Takeaways From This Episode:

Aug 04, 202301:03:41
#22: BII, How to Detox After Breast Implants, Explant Surgery Recovery
Jul 29, 202335:29
#21: Breast Implant Illness, Parasites, BII, Candida Overgrowth, Food Sensitivities, Mold, Fungal Acne, Thyroid Disease

#21: Breast Implant Illness, Parasites, BII, Candida Overgrowth, Food Sensitivities, Mold, Fungal Acne, Thyroid Disease

Jul 09, 202355:15
#20: Mold Illness, Air Quality, Mold Toxicity, Endometriosis and Chronic Illness
Jun 16, 202352:02
#19: How to Advocate and Get The Endometriosis Care You Deserve, Managing Chronic Illness
May 15, 202344:38
#18: Fibroids, How to Eliminate Fibroid Bulking Symptoms, Habit Stacking for Fibroids
Apr 19, 202349:12
#17: When the Endometriosis Pain Strikes, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Diaphragmatic Breathing, Parasympathetic Nervous System, Pain Management
Mar 13, 202329:54
#16: My Bloodwork is OK But I Don't Feel OK Part #2: Functional Labs for Endometriosis, Gut Health, Fibroids, Heavy Metals, Organic Acids Test

#16: My Bloodwork is OK But I Don't Feel OK Part #2: Functional Labs for Endometriosis, Gut Health, Fibroids, Heavy Metals, Organic Acids Test

Click the Link to Book Call Discovery Call: https://www.ljspowerhouse.org/

  • Diagnostic Labs  Vs Functional Labs
  • 8 Reasons Why You Need  Stool Test
  • Gut Health and Mental Health Connection
  • Benefits of Organic Acids Testing
  • Castor Oil Packs to Detox - https://shop.queenofthethrones.com/ljs-powerhouse
  • Importance of Heavy Metal Testing, Full Thyroid Panel, and Inflammation Markers
  • How to Maximize Your Health Insurance to Heal
  • Symptoms of Parasites and the Importance of Parasite Cleansing

Dr. Lj Johnson IHP. FDNP. IIN, CHEK, is a women’s hormone coach specializing in endometriosis, PCOS, and fibroids. Lj has worked in the women's health and fitness industry for over 20 years while overcoming her own diagnosis of endometriosis. Lj’s passion is to empower, motivate and educate all women so they too can have the quality of life they deserve despite their symptoms or diagnosis.  https://www.ljspowerhouse.org/

Resources from this episode:

  1. Blog post: https://www.ljspowerhouse.org/blog
  2. Turn Your Cycle into Your Superpower:  https://bit.ly/3XMXD5K
  3. Could It Be Endometriosis:  https://bit.ly/3SM4BEk
Mar 05, 202330:26
#15: My Bloodwork is OK But I Don't Feel OK, Diagnostic Labs, Functional Labs, How To Interpret Bloodwork, Thyroid Health

#15: My Bloodwork is OK But I Don't Feel OK, Diagnostic Labs, Functional Labs, How To Interpret Bloodwork, Thyroid Health

Click the Link to Book Free Call Discovery Call: https://www.ljspowerhouse.org/

  • The Difference In Diagnostic Ranges Versus Functional Ranges When it Comes to Testing
  • 4 Tips To Level Up Your Health When Your Blood Work Says "Your Ok" But You Don't Feel Ok
  • The Best Day to Test Hormones Via Bloodwork
  • How to Advocate For Yourself
  • How to Interpret Your Own Labs and Bloodwork
  • Importance of CBC with Differential, CMP, Full Thyroid Panel, Iron, Vitamin D, and Lipid Panel
  • Gut Dysbiosis and Chronic Infections

Dr. Lj Johnson IHP. FDNP. IIN, CHEK, is a women’s hormone coach specializing in endometriosis, PCOS, and fibroids. Lj has worked in the women's health and fitness industry for over 20 years while overcoming her own diagnosis of endometriosis. Lj’s passion is to empower, motivate and educate all women so they too can have the quality of life they deserve despite their symptoms or diagnosis.  https://www.ljspowerhouse.org/

Resources from this episode:

  1. Janessa Finley: http://www.fiercelyradiantsoul.com/
  2. Turn Your Cycle into Your Superpower:  https://bit.ly/3XMXD5K
  3. Could It Be Endometriosis:  https://bit.ly/3SM4BEk
Feb 10, 202350:21
#14: Letting Go Of Ish' to Level Up Physical Health, Releasing Trauma, Chronic Illness Mindset Hacks

#14: Letting Go Of Ish' to Level Up Physical Health, Releasing Trauma, Chronic Illness Mindset Hacks

Click the Link to Book Discovery Call: https://www.ljspowerhouse.org/

  • How to Connect to Your Inner Power to Level up Your Chronic Illness Warrior Mindset
  • Tips to Accelerate Your Healing Journey
  • 3 Action Steps Tips to Release Sexual Trauma, Physical abuse, and Religious Oppression
  • Why Escaping The Physical Pain Isn't Good Enough!
  • What to do When You Don't have the Space to Receive and energy to activate a new mindset
  • Debunking the False Evidence Appearing Real Analogy
  • How Your Subconscious Processes and Holds Trauma

Dr. Lj Johnson PsyD. IHP. FDNP. IIN, CHEK, is a women’s hormone coach specializing in endometriosis, PCOS, and fibroids. Lj has worked in the women's health and fitness industry for over 20 years while overcoming her own diagnosis of endometriosis. Lj’s passion is to empower, motivate and educate all women so they too can have the quality of life they deserve despite their symptoms or diagnosis.  https://www.ljspowerhouse.org/

LaToya Zavala, survivor-turned-thriver of abuse survivor-turned-thrivers been actively transforming lives for 20 years, in the U.S., Mexico, Kazakhstan and Japan, formerly in the Navy and now serving the global community. This Spiritual Inner Power Coach and Motivational Speaker helps conscientious women leaders release blocks and triggers from toxic connections and collective conscious suppression, reaching the next level of knowing, loving, trusting, believing in and being their truest and authentic, SELVES so that they can act in courage, confidence, power. Freedom and Power are her aliases! 

Support this podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Ljspowerhouse

Resources from this episode:

  1. Turn Your Cycle into Your Superpower:  https://bit.ly/3XMXD5K
  2. Could It Be Endometriosis:  https://bit.ly/3SM4BEk
  3. 21 Ways to Stop Self~Sabotage, The Awakened Way https://payhip.com/b/HngNU (CODE: Power) For Complimentary Access
Jan 27, 202346:55
#13: My 3 Biggest Mistakes While Healing Endometriosis, Estrogen Dominance, Disordered Eating, Gut Health, Hormones

#13: My 3 Biggest Mistakes While Healing Endometriosis, Estrogen Dominance, Disordered Eating, Gut Health, Hormones

Click Link to Book Discovery Call : https://www.ljspowerhouse.org/

My 3 Biggest Mistakes Trying To Heal Endometriosis.

  • Disordered eating
  • Lupron
  • Chasing and Masking Symptoms With Supplements ( Acne, Asthma, Weight Gain, Fatigue, Food sensitivities, Estrogen Dominance, Leaky Gut,  Mycotoxins, H Pylori, SIBO, Candida / Yeast, Autoimmune Disorder)

Dr. Lj Johnson PsyD. IHP. FDNP. IIN, CHEK, is a women’s hormone coach specializing in endometriosis, PCOS, and fibroids. Lj has worked in the women's health and fitness industry for over 20 years while overcoming her own diagnosis of endometriosis. Lj’s passion is to empower, motivate and educate all women so they too can have the quality of life they deserve despite their symptoms or diagnosis.  https://bit.ly/38C8s5T

Resources from this episode:

Support this podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Ljspowerhouse

  1. Turn Your Cycle into Your Super Power:  https://bit.ly/3XMXD5K
  2. Could It Be Endometriosis:  https://bit.ly/3SM4BEk
Jan 09, 202324:03
#12: 5 Root Causes of Hormonal Imbalance with Dr. Lj Johnson and Christa Biegler

#12: 5 Root Causes of Hormonal Imbalance with Dr. Lj Johnson and Christa Biegler

Click Link to Book Discovery Call For 1-1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/saynotoendo/discoverycall

  • Hormonal Imbalance 5 Root Causes ( gut health, toxic burden, stress, nutrient deficiencies, and blood sugar )
  • Adrenal, Thyroid, and Sex Hormones (Estrogen, Testosterone, Progesterone)
  • Weight gain is not the issue, it's a symptom of metabolic chaos.
  • Type 4 Stool Ideal Daily, Bristol Stool Chart
  • Signs and Symptoms of Toxicity 
  • Why Conventional Stool Tests Don't Work!!!
  • Transitioning from EndoWarrior to Endo Conqueror
  • How to identify the Root Cause of Your Symptoms
  • 4 Tips for Reducing Toxic Burden
  • Importance of Protein Carb Balance
  • Why you can't Dissolve Your Fibroids
  • Impact of Nutrient Deficiencies
  • The Impact Of Stress on Your Hormones
  • Importance of DUTCH Testing
  • Estrogens Connection To Endometriosis

Dr. Lj Johnson PsyD. IHP. FDNP. IIN, CHEK, is a women’s hormone coach specializing in endometriosis, PCOS, and fibroids. Lj has worked in the women's health and fitness industry for over 20 years while overcoming her own diagnosis of endometriosis. Lj’s passion is to empower, motivate and educate all women so they too can have the quality of life they deserve despite their symptoms or diagnosis.  https://bit.ly/38C8s5T

Christa Biegler is an award-winning dietitian nutritionist, host of the Less Stressed Life podcast, and author of The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook. She helps health-savvy women overcome food sensitivities and fatigue without restrictive dieting to beat bloat, burnout & eczema breakouts. She lives with her unicycling husband & kids in the Midwest. The Less Stressed Life Podcast & Nutrition mission is that everyone deserves a less stressed life without inflammation, food sensitivities, and fatigue. https://www.instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/


Resources from this episode:

Support this podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Ljspowerhouse

Free Endometriosis Resources: https://bit.ly/3xUMrso

Dec 02, 202257:06
Episode #11: Endometriosis and Wholistic Healing, Taking Back Your Health

Episode #11: Endometriosis and Wholistic Healing, Taking Back Your Health

Podcast Takeaways: 

  • Gut Dysbiosis
  • Benefits of Prebiotics and Probiotics
  • Medications that Cause Gut Issues / Gut Dysbiosis ( antacids)
  • The Connection between Endometriosis, Gut Dysbiosis, and Candida Overgrowth
  • Adrenal Testing
  • Hormonal Imbalance due to Environmental Toxins
  • Impact of Glyphosate and Xenoestrogens (estrogen-mimicking chemicals)  Impact on Your Hormonal Health
  • Estrogen Dominance Due to Toxicity Overload
  • Clean water, Brassica Vegetables, Alum Family Vegetables, and Turmeric to naturally Balance and Detox Hormones
  • Liver Detoxification
  • NAC to Help Detox your Liver
  • Side Effects of Taking too Many Pharmaceuticals ( stomach upset, gi distress, deterioration of cartilage throughout the body)
  • Antidepressants being given for Hormonal Imbalance rather than Addressing Nutrient Deficiencies ( constipation, IBS, diarrhea, depression, anxiety, brain fog, decreased brain health)
  • How To Come off Pharmaceuticals ( Seek Physician Care)
  • When To Find A New Doctor and the Importance of A "Team"
  • DUTCH Test
  • Nutraceuticals to Naturally Balance Hormones
  • Adrenal Dysfunction

Resources from this episode:

Endometriosis Guide: https://ljspowerhouse.store/collections/digital-course/products/endometriosis-workbook 

Instagram: https://bit.ly/38C8s5T

Free Endometriosis Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/3KvL4nE

Work with me: https://ljspowerhouz.systeme.io/f248b1a4

Support this podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Ljspowerhouse

Free Endometriosis Resources: https://bit.ly/3xUMrso

Dr. Phil Carson: https://www.philcarsonwellness.com/menu/ 


Nov 15, 202255:32
#10: Endometriosis and The Power of Functional Medicine, Gut Healing, Hormone Balance

#10: Endometriosis and The Power of Functional Medicine, Gut Healing, Hormone Balance

Takeaways From Today's Episode: 

  • The Pros and Cons of Conventional medicine
  • Benefits of Integrative Medicine
  • Benefits of Functional Medicine and the root cause behind the symptoms
  • Health Span Versus Life Span
  • Why you need to add to your team to make sure you have a multidisciplinary medical team
  • Hormone levels that should be monitored while managing endometriosis
  • Functional stool testing versus conventional ( conventional will only flag super high levels)
  • Testing suggestions for managing endometriosis and hormonal imbalance
  • Estrogen, Cortisol, Testosterone, Progesterone, Thyroid, Glucose, Insulin, Iron, Vitamin D, B12,
  • Advanced testing for Parasites
  • Endo is Not Your Fault
  • Steps To Start Putting Endo in Remission
  • Endo Education is Power
  • How to maximize your health insurance
  • Benefits of Full Thyroid Panel
  • The Immunological connection with Endometriosis
  • Reduce the Toxic Load ( air fresheners, candles, lotions, detergent, fragrances, body sprays, hand soaps, plug-ins, hand sanitizer)
  • The Impact of Toxins on your Endocrine System and Hormones
  • Benefits Organic Tampons
  • 3 Tips to Start Balancing Your Hormones Naturally
  • Stop Comparing You Endo Journey

Resources from this episode:

Endometriosis Guide: https://ljspowerhouse.store/collections/digital-course/products/endometriosis-workbook 

Instagram: https://bit.ly/38C8s5T

Free Endometriosis Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/3KvL4nE

Work with me: https://ljspowerhouse.store/

Support this podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Ljspowerhouse

Free Endometriosis Resources: https://bit.ly/3xUMrso

Dr. Carrie Jones: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejones/

Nov 01, 202241:55
#9: Endometriosis, DUTCH Test, Hormone Health, Fix Hormonal Imbalances, Functional Medicine

#9: Endometriosis, DUTCH Test, Hormone Health, Fix Hormonal Imbalances, Functional Medicine

  • Benefits of DUTCH test to manage hormone health
  • Why bloodwork is no longer the golden standard for hormone testing
  • The importance of functional medicine to fill the gaps in your health
  • Why we have to stop blaming everything on Endometriosis
  • That we need a true multidisciplinary team to support our journey
  • How allopathic medicine silos endometriosis from our gut health, acne, parasites, dental health and gut microbiome
  • Gi Mapping offered through Diagnostic solutions
  • Importance of full thyroid panel ... TSH, Thyroid antibodies, T3, T4, Free T3, Free T4, TPO, TG, Reverse T3
  • Nutrient levels to check (B12, Iron, Vitamin D, Magnesium)
  • Endometriosis - autoimmune connection
  • Depression (vitamin b12 deficiency gluten intolerance)
  • The impact of mold and mycotoxins on your health
  • How estrogen dominance keeps you from clearing histamine from your body
  • Histamine can increase ear nose and throat issues, runny nose, congestion, and rashes around your period
  • Common misconceptions of how mold can affect your endometriosis journey

Use Code “DrLj” for 20% on OVA MOON Hormone + Cycle Multivitamin https://bit.ly/3K5gCRf

Resources from this episode:

Free PCOS Guide: https://bit.ly/3KogVrG 

Instagram: https://bit.ly/38C8s5T

Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/3KvL4nE

Work with me: https://ljspowerhouz.systeme.io/f248b1a4

Support this podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Ljspowerhouse

Free Endometriosis Resources: https://bit.ly/3xUMrso

Dr. Carrie Jones: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejones/

Oct 11, 202246:58
#8: PCOS signs and symptoms, Infertility, Natural PCOS Remedies, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS Mini Series)
Sep 27, 202225:55
#7: PCOS, Weight Gain, Obesity, Chronic Fatigue, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS Mini Series)
Sep 21, 202252:21
#6: PCOS, Autoimmune, Insulin Resistance, Peptide Therapy, Depression, Metformin, Thyroid, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS Mini Series)
Sep 13, 202238:29
#5: The 4 Types of PCOS. Endometriosis and PCOS tips (PCOS Mini Series) , Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Sep 06, 202227:27
#4: Endometriosis, Pelvic Physical Therapy and Pain Management
Aug 23, 202233:02
#3: Why the Endo Diet is total crap, Endometriosis Diet Debunked

#3: Why the Endo Diet is total crap, Endometriosis Diet Debunked

Welcome to the Wholistic Endo Expert Podcast.

Use Code “DrLj” for 20% on OVA MOON Hormone + Cycle Multivitamin https://bit.ly/3K5gCRf

Resources from this episode:

Free PCOS Guide: https://bit.ly/3KogVrG 

Instagram: https://bit.ly/38C8s5T

Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/3KvL4nE

Work with me: https://ljspowerhouz.systeme.io/f248b1a4

Support this podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Ljspowerhouse

Free Endometriosis Resources: https://bit.ly/3xUMrso


Send your endometriosis questions here to help curate future episodes: https://bit.ly/3bYwrh5

If you'd like to be a guest please complete google form : https://bit.ly/3biZtHK

Aug 09, 202226:33
#2: Lj's Endometriosis Story , Endo Conquerer

#2: Lj's Endometriosis Story , Endo Conquerer

Welcome to the Wholistic Endo Expert Podcast.

Stay tuned for future episodes and be sure to follow us on social media:

Instagram: https://bit.ly/38C8s5T

Shop my store: https://ljspowerhouse.store/

Send your endometriosis questions here to help curate future episodes: https://bit.ly/3bYwrh5

If you'd like to be a guest please complete google form : https://bit.ly/3biZtHK

Aug 09, 202229:41
#1: What the heck is Endometriosis? Endometriosis Misconceptions
Aug 09, 202222:46
The Endo Takeover (Trailer)
Jul 07, 202201:10