Loving your lady parts as a path to success, power & global change: Alisa Vitti at TEDxFiDiWomen

Alisa Vitti, HHC, AADP (Holistic Health Counselor, American Association of Drugless Practitioners) founded Laughing Sage Wellness, now the FLO Living Center LLC, in Manhattan, ten years ago-this, after battling the frustrating health symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and then healing herself through food and lifestyle changes. Alisa has degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, where she fine-tuned her unique approach to helping women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s correct their own hormonal imbalances and chronic GYN issues using medicinal foods, exercise, supplements, and lifestyle modifications. Since then, Alisa and her team have worked with thousands of women on four continents to help them regain hormonal balance, get pregnant naturally, lose weight, clear skin, heal cystic ovaries, eliminate PMS, heal fibroids, regulate periods, and boost their libido. In addition to specializing in reproductive and hormonal health, she helps women connect to, and express their feminine energy. She teaches women how to live their best and most powerful lives by owning and operating their biochemistry. Alisa's five-step program, FLO Living, is currently the subject of a clinical study in conjunction with a reproductive research scientist from Columbia University in conjunction with the Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine.
Beyond her clinical work, Alisa is also a transformational speaker who debunks myths about chronic GYN issues and inspires listeners to take control of their health. Alisa has spoken at numerous colleges, workshops, corporations, online virtual summits, health fairs, and women's organizations and sororities. She was recently selected as Hay House Inc.'s first-ever "Mover & Shaker"-and was invited to speak at the "I Can Do It" conference, along side other notable figures like Dr. Wayne Dyer, Dr. Christiane Northrup, and Cheryl Richardson. Alisa has spoken at the Women's International Summit for Health, presented the keynote at The Reveal Conference hosted by Donna Karan's Urban Zen Foundation, and has spoken at American Infertility Association's annual conference.
Alisa's media and social networking exposure is rapidly growing. She's been featured in various traditional media outlets including CBS News, Huffington Post, Fox Business News, Life & Style, and various internet radio shows and blogs. She is also an expert blogger for CrazySexyLife.com, SavvyAuntie.com, and contributes to FertilityAuthority.com, HealthyStyleNY.com, People.com, and other prominent sites. In the publishing world, she penned a chapter on preserving and protecting fertility in Melanie Notkin's Savvy Auntie: The Ultimate Guide for Cool Aunts, Great Aunts, Godmothers, and All Women Who Love Kids (William Morrow, 2011) and is a featured expert in Dr. Christiane Northrup's newest edition of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom (Bantam, 2010).
She is currently expanding her new online healthcare venture for women as CEO of FLOLiving.com.
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[@hannaherwin13]

She's happy, confident and trying to share that with everyone. Why do people get so threatened by that and feel the need to tear her apart? Work on your self instead of trying to tear down others.

[@mienmiennn]

because she speaks the truth.

[@ravindrajadhav1436]

I think she is right

[@alexatru92]

Loved this talk! menstrual cycle phases for a woman: Week 1:Follicular phase, eggs are maturing and getting ready to travel through the fallopian tube (you feel like you have the most energy, begin new projects at this time, dream big!) Week 2: Ovulatory phase (best communication skills and good energy, have important conversations at this time, go on a first date) Week 3: Luteal phase- need for B Vitamins as uterine lining is thickening, you may feel detail oriented and have the urge to engage in organization tasks. This is the phase where you are PMSing. Week 4: Menstrual phase- Left and Right hemispheres in brain are talking to each other, ability to look back to see how you are doing during the month.

[@enzobonetti742]

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[@100zerubabel]

Thanks for the summary 💝

[@TJtheBee]

Alisa Vitti is an incredibly intelligent and talented woman - and the fact that she has an immense wealth of confidence only makes it all the better. She's smart; she's honest; she's even funny. This is a lady that, honest to God, I'd love to sit down and have a chat with, even if only for a half hour. . . . and everybody in the comments is talking about her body instead of her brains??? I'll agree that she's attractive, and that she's made me realize that something I value in an attractive woman is confidence. But she's got something going for her far beyond her body - she's gone in a direction that most people don't go, and the fact that her knowledge and ideas are being trumped by how people view her body . . . That's just sad.

[@AtomicBoogaloo]

Tamera Janneff Oh absolutely - I just wanted to mention she was gorgeous in passing, as people said such awful things - but i DID listen to the whole talk, and ... Oh how can I say this without sounding vain or pious .. Its a kind of Human share that I absolutely LOVE.. (and its wonderful to make safe space, and learn how to let that .. blossom?)

[@spoidalbynature]

Tamera Janneff I was thinking the same thing. Self confidence and intelligence changes how people think about you. Vitti will definitely go far in life. When I first saw her, I did think her thighs are so huge, but then I continued listening to her, I didn't even noticed them, not because I felt sorry for her, but because she was interesting and informative. That to me, she became like a fat guy, you still know she's fat, but that like a man, she brings more to the table than just her looks, so it doesn't become important any more as she becomes not only a woman, but an expert, scholar and doctor.

[@zahrasivoryscallop1615]

+Cortney Gibson you do know that a lot of women don't have thunder thighs right? It doesn't say anything about womanhood.

[@butu808]

Reading the comments I've come to one conclusion: Most of the people who wrote those negative attacks on her physical apparance failed to finish the video. No one is talking about the content, only about her legs, her body, etc. I was so fascinated by the menstrual cycle thing I paused the video and took notes. It's really depressing that so many people (teenagers?) cannot stop talking about her weight. I'm sure these attacks are just projections of whatever suck in your lives. I urge you to not take it out on this brilliant woman because you are only hurting yourselves.

[@MsCordially]

Commenting on her weight is not a personal attack. don't be so sensitive. Facing realities is a good thing most of the time. Don't project your own emotions onto comments, just face them as if they are observations and make a normal reply .

[@kaijurajinx]

You're right. They are projecting. Her weight is irrelevant. Calling her 'porkchop', is a personal attack. It's not being sensitive, it's calling out stupidity. Only a simpletons only thought watching this would be her size. She also has brown hair and skin, should we talk about those observations too?

[@hannagrantham2816]

I couldn't agree more! I always get sad and angry when people make absolutely stupid comments. How great that here are still people who realize the real message of it. And I think so too that many of them are (bored) teenagers. XO

[@imasaucy1]

Stefanie Krauth PCOS already puts women at a hormonal disadvantage for losing weight.It is actually very difficult to lose weight if you have PCOS or are menopausal.It has been researched and is biologically proven.The reality is that the weight can be lost but it takes time,patience and good medical support along the way.

[@ThereIsNone241]

I took notes too! She is sexy and smart and I hope to work on this and get in touch with myself to be as confident as she is. OUTSTANDING TED Talk. One of my favorites for you. So true what she said about women having to constantly work on their bodies and men just use them as tools.

[@junkmailre]

The 4 monthly cycles make total sense! My wife and I had identified her ultra productive time of the month, during which she got super excited and started big projects and committed us to them, and then lost interest a week later. We learned to write things down and not act on them for at least another week. It helped us. The other three make so much sense.

[@treacherousjslither6920]

Sounds like a hassle

[@cherylsuahhh]

It's so upsetting to see these body shaming comments on a video encouraging women to take charge of their bodies.

[@shoshanabloom8669]

Cheryl Suah I think she has a perfect body and looks great 👍

[@Vaibik]

Fascinating talk and new information. These are the cultural teachings a mother should be passing on to her daughter, like it used to be in the old Indian society. And yes, I cannot resist to admit that she's lovely.

[@veragrig8645]

Its so pleasing to see someone feeling so good about their look!

[@searching4answers79]

I'm a middle-aged guy who happened upon this video while looking through my KZbin homepage. And because women have played such an important part in my life, Positive and negative, I have an occasional interest in information that might teach me how to understand or appreciate them better. And this is that kind of information. Most notably, the knowledge regarding the (4 phases of the month) and why it's Urgent that more women know about them and begin to align their lives with the Empowering Aspects of each one. Very Enlightening! Thus, I'd like to thank you Alisa Vitti, for sharing your Wisdom about Women, especially with a guy like me who's striving to not be so clueless. And in return, I'd like to share a simple insight about men, that perhaps some women, for whatever reason, still may not know of, and that is this. Most men are INSTINCTIVELY and strongly attracted to Women with CURVES! Trust me on this one, I'm a man. Of course there can be a few exceptions to anything, but in general, this is the rule. FYI, I have also been in relationships with women who weren't as curvaceous, but were Extremely Attractive in other ways, even personality wise. Btw, Alisa Vitti, you are a gorgeous woman! In conclusion, Ladies, Love Your Lady Parts as a path to Success, Power and Global Change. Thank You

[@lockandloadlikehell]

You sound like a 12 year old.

[@annmiller1516]

@@lockandloadlikehell You sound like a 5 year old.

[@gemmamaree9130]

Curves, full lips, thick hair etc are all signs of fertility this is why :)

[@gemmamaree9130]

Curves, full lips, thick hair etc are all signs of fertility this is why :)

[@gemmamaree9130]

Curves, full lips, thick hair etc are all signs of fertility this is why :)

[@BrandyManuel]

You look great! Glad to see women loving their bodies :)

[@bobjose6442]

you look and see how osemly beutlee

[@bobjose6442]

Spechel you are

[@prettygirlrock195]

i don't understand why some people that are commenting "she's obese" or "she shouldnt be proud of her lady parts, bc she's fat"? WHAAAAAAAAAAAT?!! when that video started, first thing that pop in my mind was that "she's beautiful, and look at these sexy curves of hers" i love it!!! i feel sorry for those who feel otherwise about her and this video....(shaking my head) looking at some broom stick girls(not even women) on social medias, what's the deal? really?

[@IngridGeronimo]

Alisa, I wish you were around when I was experiencing all the turmoil with my hormonal imbalances but I'm sure glad you're able to help others now. Keep on keeping on! Your message to women is invaluable.

[@natalie4464]

What a beautiful, powerful woman! Imagine if all women had that confidence! The world would be a very different place

[@seds94]

imagine men had confidence. then the world would be heaven

[@yvenalouis]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I’m in jersey pretty soon I will try to visit you. No one could tell me what in the world was wrong with me and my life was simply falling apart for over 20 years. You are beautiful and I am grateful for sharing your truth and knowledge.

[@BrittKatSlat]

Been an ethical vegan for 5 years. My husband gladly went too! Best decision/force of will in my life!!! Easy. Healthy. Feels amazing. Tasty food. KINDER. I’ve gotten in touch and connected with my core.

[@ltp629]

I'm finally reading your book. I purchased it about a year or two ago... I am at a point where the vicious cycle of anxiety and the need to "be productive" is too much. I'm in constant overwhelm. But I"m ready to read, sort it out, work with my beautiful God given cycle and change my life. Thank you

[@sybillambert4857]

Dear Alisa, this video was a really interesting discovery and although I was surprised at first when you spoke about that idea of a month planning,now that I'm thinking about it , it begins to make sense! We certainly need to take our body into account and doing it that way doesn't seem wrong at all! Thank you for what you do, and keep up with the good work!

[@AllGrowing]

She's fabulous, and shared valuable info - thank you!

[@tsvetelinayordanova3783]

It is so courageous and brave to address your own genetic and acquired weaknesses. And it takes so much selflessness to go out there and talk openly about them in order to help other people relate, understand regain control over their lives. This is a great contribution to making people become more empathetic and kind. Thank you for being the person you are!

[@ParisLatka]

Thank you Alisa for sharing your bright self and your story. I love your enthusiasm and I love how you love yourself!! Inspiring!

[@dhipalee9899]

I thought this talk was absolutely enlightening, especially with the struggles I have faced hormonally I do believe this has brought to light many issues with the stages I go through in a month and how to embrace them. Awesome talk loved it!

[@mellisamabhikwa2630]

Probably the most important video I've seen my entire life.

[@carmelpule1]

I do believe that our mental powers may cure ailments in our bodies. I had a motorcycle incident when I was twenty years old and doctors at East Grinstead Hospital declared that I would never walk again. Well, I decided that my system had forgotten how to walk and so for many months, I did my best to learn to walk from scratch and somehow I am still walking at 74 years of age. Incidentally my brother faced the same problem and his surgeon kept contact to fully understand what healed us!

[@justinekim8744]

This woman is fantastic - I love her

[@ravindrajadhav1436]

Justine Kim she is confident also

[@BerryTrekkin]

Very interesting video! I was diagnosed with PCoS at 13 and it was initially controlled by the Pill. For other health reasons I can't take it anymore and my symptoms are back in full force. Weight is definitely my main concern, so I'm going to look into nutritional genomics and managing the condition through diet. I love her attitude and message!

[@amieHERSELF]

I would love to actually learn more about optimal eating during the four phases of the estrous cycle. If anyone has any links that would be great!

[@Tryingtolovemyself107]

She has a book coming out Jan 28 I think.

[@hannahn7375]

It's in her book. Woman Code

[@channabenard9506]

I love her story and her curves! I am thankful she shared this talk with us

[@nouraali6502]

omg Im on the follecullar week and I've been planing to start reading more books and get off my phone for a while for a long time and it happens that I decided to do it this week and I've never being so commeted this much !!

[@diddiemcfly6584]

This video is mind-blowing. Thank you Alisa Vitti.

[@abbyslater4408]

i watched this a few weeks ago and then bought the book the other day not realising it was written by her

[@hlbowers]

One of my favorite Ted talks! Great speaker and an inspiring subject!!

[@dbdj1007]

You are so brave and bold to take this on. You are giving a huge gift to all women. You are a role model for women to take charge and ownership of their own health. BRAVO

[@JessicaPastura]

Loved to know about women cycles and which activity will be facilitated by my hormonal conditions in the specific part of my lady month! Certainly a knowledge that I'm going to use to plan my life even better! Thanks, Alisa! I loved her energy, inteligence and comunications skills (she speaks in an expressive and empathic way! And she is also funny and serious! Loved her!). Besides the knowledge, she also inspired me by these qualities! Thanks!

[@alaayassin6131]

thank you for this great advice

[@TheFatmap]

so far what she talked about makes sense to me.about the monthly mood and energy changes and its time for me to use it as a tool to help my community and myself.thanks for the vid ! its a Big help

[@90MysteriumFascinans]

I actually found this to be a rather brilliant talk, and was thankful to have found it. Don't discount it on account of the haters claiming it's an 'advertisement'. I was wary, but the fact that she mentions how her clinic runs without reading you the instruction manual to their protocol does NOT make this an advertisement. I learned some concrete facts and some abstract concepts that should enhance my understanding of my body and myself. Very much appreciated.

[@JadeWong88]

Interesting, but not surprising how many people below missed the value of this talk but instead choose to bash & bully the deliverer of the message. And people wonder why there are so many things wrong with popular American society. It only serves all of us to better educate ourselves and open your minds to concepts that may seem unconventional. And it's also very sad that many of you have to hide behind obscure usernames & the anonymity of blank pictures to post your opinions because you have no freestanding backbone to stand behind them.

[@lockandloadlikehell]

Lol New YT user I see. That's not how it used to be.

[@blueskies773]

This might be my favorite TED talk thus far.

[@diamonddiva4111]

I love her! always come back to this ted talk

[@maggieadams8600]

Well, I'm glad she shared her knowledge of the glands and the hormonal changes in monthly cycles and how to get the most out of each weekly phase. Those phases have mystified me for most of my adult life, my changing has been baffling to me for 40 years! So a big THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!! The fact that she doesn't give out the full diet she prescribes is of less importance than the knowledge of the phases and I can maybe eat healthy, which I do anyway, and look into it myself. :) It's the keys to the kingdom, in a way I think!!!!!! (Some of 'em!)

[@RosieBattista]

I love your story and how you are helping women!

[@TheLexieWilson]

This was excellent and I LOVED what you were saying. I do notice GREAT differences in my mood and abilities based on the time of the month that I am and I would love to try and pay attention to my cycle to coincide with my life. Thanks for this!! :)

[@libertyblueskyes2564]

Awesome. A woman in touch with her body, a population in touch with the earth. If you want to know what to eat, eat from the earth not from machinery or labs. Pure, organic foods, clean water, clean air and exercise creates the body wholesome.

[@merlyshwetzer696]

Lovely spoken! Thank you. I have treated women with such issues and yes, what she mentioned are all true!

[@asiablue195]

I love to hear people speak highly of themselves the way she does in this video.

[@alaaalsarraj3286]

OMG this completely put me in tears .. and PS I never cry .. I'm so moved by this :)

[@musicnstuff4387]

Loved this talk! I found it inspirational and thought-provoking. There's a lot of valuable info in this, even if it is a bit short considering the topic.

[@twodogzdogue8710]

Start watching from about 10minutes into this video, if you really want to understand the workings of the human body. Good information & something our Teachers Doctors & Mentors should have taught all of us.

[@luxdean1]

Great how she gave us insights into how to appreciate, support and best use our shifting hormonal cycles.

[@rachelfritz7131]

She has a book called Woman Code that thoroughly explains the diet! Great book, I highly recommend it.

[@lcox535]

She is such a powerful and beautiful speaker!

[@rockmyworld80]

ı just love to watch ted's videos it gives me bigger perspection of live... evethıugh ım not native speaker and ıve never been out of my country still can understand veryw ell-with my own hardworkıng.. it makes me proud :) ı spent hours and hours in thıs channel .. thanks TED :)

[@mintgum1404]

Thank you for this video.

[@supergirlnancy1]

Definitely going to look her up. :) Great talk.

[@KeeRaSha]

why do people leave mean comments? i just think its important to hear and be heard. we all have different experiences and opinions. it would help our species if we could agree to disagree and share who we are without ridicule.

[@BrittKatSlat]

She’s amazing! She’s so goofy and so so smart!

[@fuonlyknew]

Thank you so much this was incredibly informative and loaded with useful info

[@sandycisneros1742]

I love how enthusiastic and how passionate she is about the subject she is speaking on. You really do have to appreciate and take care of your body because it's such an intricate and amazing thing. I love my body and I'm beginning to appreciate it a lot more. If you take care of your body, it will take care of you!

[@Jade-yq1et]

This is exactly what I want to do! I had no idea it had a name. I'm even more determined to succeed now.

[@kmac2110]

Hi there, I am a 21 year old girl and I've been struggling with harsh PMS breakouts for the last two years. I have regular periods-to the exact day- but I always experience a cystic chin breakout (only on my chin) about a week before my period starts. After my period ends, I normally get about two weeks of being clear before the cycle starts again. Here is what Ive been taking that has helped a lot but hasn't cured my acne completely: -vitex (2X per day in AM) -evening primrose oil (3 x per day, morning, afternoon, night) -burdock root (3x per day, 2 pills each, morning, afternoon, night) -milk thistle (6 pills daily, 3x per day) -vit. D3 (whenever I can) here's my face routine: -make up remove with coconut oil (also use as face moisture) -wash using African Black Soap I also follow an extremely clean diet: little grains (bread rice, etc.), no dairy, no coffee (only teas), no oils, no junk food and I work out pretty much daily (bike, run, and hot yoga) is there anything you guys can recommend to cure or greatly reduce PMS breakouts? thanks!!

[@graceisonline]

She is so charismatic, it's fantastic.

[@thePribs]

She is so beautiful ❤ this was a wonderful and enlightening talk !

[@jessicawind8183]

sometimes i don't bother reading the credits until after i watch the video. Than that way i still get to watch an intresting speech without being bombarded by slanderious opinions of something thats suppose to enlighten, not to be taken so analytically. She did her best and she was spot on about many things that i have noticed in the changing of my life choices and body. why can't you all learn to enjoy and be silent?

[@MsAgi30]

This is extremely interesting!

[@marcbarlow8099]

Absolutely fascinating lecture. Thank you! (We men need to learn more!!!)

[@YungchenLhamoOfficial]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH,

[@ksy4747]

Wow. I have bought your book like 4 or 5 years ago and never read it (its a habit of mine to buy books and never read them), but today I finally decided to take a crack at it and reading the introduction I began to notice that Alisa and especially her journey sounds very similar to this one Ted talk woman that I love to occasionally rewatch and share with my women friends. Lo and behold. It IS you 😂😂😂

[@Blueberryminty]

I found it a great TED talk. I don't understand why others only see advertisement. I have learned to appreciate the hormonal changes in my body, wich is great, I learned to look at something in a different perspective, wich is just what TED talks can do. So what is this talk about not giving any details out, it's not that she came on stage to give out some nutritional information, she wanted to talk about the unique aspects of the changing hormons and what it meant from her viewpoint.

[@sahrashams]

By far, the best channel I am subscribed to.

[@carlyngv]

Great talk. I loved her confidence and am curious about her method. I just put a hold on her book at the library.

[@twodogzdogue8710]

Did you end up reading her book? How did you find the info & was there information you could put into your life? Thankyou

[@carobumius]

this is so fascinating! awesome lecture!

[@SaraFaithJacobsen]

i do this work with myself, so i know how powerful it is!

[@HishamAlNahla]

Understand how to eat for different parts of your body to vitalise .. perfect 👌🏼

[@CiaraMathias]

Wonderfully inspiring!

[@amycheryl4584]

Alisa, you are lovely as was what you shared Thank you for helping to spread the message of the wisdom of our bodies as women and honoring our natural rhythms of life. BIg love fellow sista xo

[@scottbridge9391]

Wow. This woman carries herself so very well, beautifully, elegantly and gracefully. I totally love this woman. For men who are watching this, they can share this video with any of their women friends who might be interested.

[@MultiUttara]

Wonderful knowledge

[@MaraHoover]

I love this video. Thanks.

[@dayanaraviera3840]

Her book is amazing, I been reading it and taking notes. I learned so much about my body.

[@MB-bd8zh]

can you please tell the book name

[@dayanaraviera3840]

M B The Woman Code

[@MB-bd8zh]

ok thanks

[@seds94]

try "the way of the superior man" instead . then youll know something valuable

[@josshouse]

The section about which parts of the cycle give women which strength emotionally/psychologically...holy shit. Life-changing.

[@KB-mk9lv]

THANK YOU

[@mariepariefanpage2552]

how amazing.

[@LoisBarth]

WOW! Alisa, you gave voice,names and language to something I've known intuitively, but didn't know how to express. I will be tweet about this and share with my peeps for sure. Thanks.

[@Tomassi7]

DO NOT SCROLL DOWN! this video is wonderful and insightful and the comments below are terrible

[@rx0788]

Fantastic Brilliant Woman!

[@kaileylane2197]

Fascinating!

[@DynamicDesignz585]

She is very attractive for being as confidant as she is to talk about something so intimate and close to any woman and be as open about it as she is... :) speaking from a man's point of view.

[@ravindrajadhav1436]

Jeremy confident is good for you also

[@LipSyncLover]

love her. what a delightful person!

[@albertknabe3713]

^This woman NEEDS to be listened to.^

[@jondacoromanu5584]

BRILLIANT AND EDUCATIONAL.100%

[@Addsz17]

Great talk!

[@kirtikhohal5025]

I love you mam, you're fab Love from India 🇮🇳

[@dapawta]

Gaaah I absolutely love this! I love this method, I love female anatomy, like omfg! This is just so amasing, and I apologise for nerding out here, but this is just so. Ah! I really love this method of treatment as opposed to the average methods of hospitalisation, medication, etc bc this makes you feel a bit more like you're in control. It forces you to realise that you aren't as hopeless as your prescription suggests. You get to actually know your body as it is, uniquely, as opposed to blindly letting meds take care of what your body's supposed to do according to vague, averaged-out guidelines for every woman your age/weight/height. You feel like you're determining your own fate, making this method much more intimate than a cabinet full of pills. This just boggles me so much.

[@Grace4ever22]

I agree but I'm glad someone is finally here to wake us up and remind us about our powers as women!! I'm so glad to have heard to this ted talk.... now it is in OUR hands to go look for our solutions...!!

[@dr.bailey7456]

Great Tedx talk.

[@shellidawn]

AWESOME. . . . . Thanks!

[@melissaternier402]

powerful information for women to leverage. The more intuned you are with your body the better you can utilize it ... change agents... leaders... many will see that nature is intuned as well....women's phases at times correspond to the moon, but don't take my word. Learn your inner blueprint language as men & women, activate your journey.

[@treenaturner6788]

Love it!!

[@TheLiliasinclair]

Awesome! thank you :)

[@StateofKait]

She's amazing!