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The CyclistMy Second Miscarriage and Everything It Taught me with Jess QuinnThis week, it’s just me, Jess, sharing my miscarriage story, both past and present.I open up about the heartbreak, the silence, and the lessons I’ve learnt along the way. It’s raw, unfiltered, and deeply personal, but it’s a conversation that so many of us need to hear. My hope is that this episode helps someone feel less alone in their own journey, or helps others better understand what miscarriage can be like behind the statistics.Follow & ConnectInstagram: @wearethecyclistWebsite: wearethecyclist.comHit...
2025-08-1956 minThe CyclistThe Birth Episode Every Woman Should Hear with Dr Morgan EdwardsThis week on the podcast we’re talking all things birth with Dr Morgan Edwards, an Obstetric Anaesthetist specialising in pain management, epidurals, and anaesthesia during labour and delivery. From C-sections to epidurals, and the importance of self-advocacy, Dr Morgan shares her expert insights, practical advice, and the realities that often get left out of the conversation.We unpack what really happens in the delivery room, how to navigate your options, and the small but powerful steps you can take to feel confident, prepared, and in control during birth. Whether you’re planning, pregnant, or reflecting on a pa...
2025-08-1253 minThe CyclistThe Truth About Perimenopause Every Woman Should Know with Dr Nicky KeayHot flushes, low mood, brain fog, weight changes, insomnia... sound familiar? You might be in perimenopause, even if no one’s told you so.This week on The Cyclist, we’re joined by hormone expert and medical researcher Dr Nicky Keay to break down what perimenopause and menopause actually are, when they can start, and what signs to look out for. We cover the most common (and commonly missed) symptoms, how to know if you're in it, and the role of hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone during this transition.We also dive into RED-S (Rela...
2025-08-0545 minThe CyclistThe Pill, PMS & the Endo Symptoms We Have Been Taught to Ignore with Dr Amelia RyanDr Amelia Ryan, co-owner of Auckland Gynaecology Group, is a gynaecologist on a mission to improve how we diagnose and treat women's health conditions, especially endometriosis.In this episode, we get into the realities of being diagnosed with endo, why so many of us are dismissed or misdiagnosed for years, and how ultrasound is changing the game. We also unpack the good, the bad, and the misunderstood when it comes to the pill, plus why PMS shouldn’t just be shrugged off as “normal”.Whether you're navigating hormonal symptoms, trying to get a diagnosis, or just w...
2025-07-2953 minThe CyclistMiss Polly's Kitchen: Chron's, Egg Freezing & a Baby on the WayFrom life on luxury superyachts to navigating chronic illness and fertility decisions, Polly Markus (aka @miss_pollys_kitchen) has lived many lives in one. In this feel-good episode, we sit down with Polly to chat about her journey with Crohn’s disease - from diagnosis to remission - and how it led her to make big decisions like freezing her eggs and preparing for motherhood.She shares what it was like working as a chef at sea, how food became both her creative outlet and healing tool, and what she's learned through pregnancy after chronic illness. This ep...
2025-07-2249 minThe CyclistWhat Kats First Birth Taught Her & What She Is Hoping To Do Differently This TimeIn this episode, it’s just us - Jess and Kat - sitting down for a real and raw chat about Kat’s first birth and how she’s preparing for baby number two.Kat opens up about her birth with Cooper, how she ended up having an unplanned C-section, and the things she wishes she’d known beforehand. We talk about her recovery, the early postpartum days, and the products that actually helped during that chaotic season.Now, with her second baby on the way, Kat’s taking a different approach, from mindset to planning...
2025-07-1529 minThe CyclistThe Truth About PCOS That Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You with Nutritionist Clare GoodwinPCOS: Is it your hormones, your diet, or both? In this episode, we break it all down with expert Clare Goodwin (@thepcosnutritionist).Clare is a PCOS nutritionist and medical scientist who’s helped thousands of women take back control of their hormones without extreme diets or restriction.We cover what’s actually driving PCOS symptoms, why insulin is often the real root cause, and how to manage it with realistic food and lifestyle changes. Clare also answers some of your top questions - from how much inositol to take daily, to what to do when you’...
2025-07-0851 minThe CyclistLouisa Morley on Twins at 16, Egg Donating & Getting Pregnant on ContraceptiveThis week we’re joined by Louisa Morley - mum of four, content creator, and all-round open book.In this candid, feel-good conversation, Louisa shares her journey of falling pregnant with twins at 16, navigating surprise pregnancies (yes, even while on the pill and the Mirena), and what it was really like to become an egg donor. We also chat about her experience of not having a period for two years, the emotional and hormonal shifts along the way, and how she’s approaching cycle education with her own daughters. It’s raw, relatable, and full of wis...
2025-07-0152 min
The CyclistInfertility Unfiltered: From Early Menopause to Motherhood with Jennifer EdmondsThis week on The Cyclist mini-series Infertility Unfiltered, we’re joined by Jennifer Edmonds, a woman who defied the odds and found her way to motherhood, twice.After being told she was in early menopause, Jennifer went on to have her first born through IVF, then later conceived her second child naturally following a long road of secondary infertility.In this episode, she shares her raw, real, and deeply hopeful journey, from heartbreak to healing, and what it’s like to hold on to hope when the path isn’t linear. Jennifer’s honesty and resilien...
2025-06-2936 minThe CyclistVaginas, Perimenopause & Everything After with Dr Olivia SmartWhat’s really going on with your vagina, your cycle, and your hormones?This week on The Cyclist podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Olivia Smart - a Christchurch-based gynaecologist with a warm, no-nonsense approach to women’s health.In this episode, we dive deep into the menstrual cycle, vaginal health, and the often-misunderstood vaginal microbiome. Dr. Smart also helps us unpack what’s actually happening during perimenopause and menopause - and how to support your body through it all. From pH balance to hormone shifts, it’s an empowering and informative chat that leaves no questio...
2025-06-2455 min
The CyclistInfertility Unfiltered: The Emotional Side of Infertility with Psychologist Andy LeggatWhat does it really mean to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of fertility treatment, not just physically, but mentally and relationally?This week, we’re joined by Andy Leggat, a registered Health Psychologist and Fertility Counsellor with over 15 years of clinical experience. Andy has worked extensively with individuals and couples dealing with reproductive health challenges, including infertility, gynaecological pain, cancer, and chronic conditions.We dive deep into the emotional toll of fertility treatment, how to support a partner through the process, and why secondary infertility can come with its own set of complexities. Andy also shares in...
2025-06-2254 minThe CyclistThe Show Must Not Go On: Emma Watkins’ (aka Emma Wiggle's) Endo Wake-Up CallEndometriosis, stage performances, and yellow skivvies - this week we’re joined by Emma Watkins, the original Yellow Wiggle, to talk about living with endo in the spotlight.Emma opens up about her stage 4 endometriosis diagnosis, what it was like managing debilitating pain while touring the world with The Wiggles, and why she pushed through for so long, even when her body was screaming at her to stop. From pausing shows mid-performance to finding strength in slowing down, this is a story of resilience, reality, and reclaiming health on your own terms.Whether you're navigating yo...
2025-06-1750 min
The CyclistInfertility Unfiltered: A Holistic Approach to Infertility with Jessica Giljam-BrownThis week on Infertility Unfiltered (a mini series by The Cyclist), we’re joined by Jessica Giljam-Brown, a nutritionist and medical herbalist, known for her work at Wellness by Jessica. Jess shares both her personal and professional insight into infertility, a journey she knows intimately and one she now supports others through with evidence-based, holistic care.We speak with Jess about the emotional toll of infertility, how natural medicine can play a role in the process, and what she wishes more people knew when seeking support. She opens up about her own path to pregnancy, as well as...
2025-06-1541 minThe CyclistJess & Kat Get Honest About Their Journeys with Natural HealthThis week, we’re sharing our personal journey into natural medicine, the real, raw, and surprising moments that led us to where we are today.Kat opens up about growing up in a medical family and how chronic UTIs became the turning point that led her to naturopathy. Jess shares how natural medicine became a powerful support during her cancer treatment and why it’s now an essential part of her holistic health routine.We talk about what naturopathy actually is, how we integrate it into our everyday lives, and how it’s shaped the way we...
2025-06-1032 minThe CyclistJess & Kat Get Honest About Their Journeys with Natural HealthThis week, we’re sharing our personal journey into natural medicine, the real, raw, and surprising moments that led us to where we are today.Kat opens up about growing up in a medical family and how chronic UTIs became the turning point that led her to naturopathy. Jess shares how natural medicine became a powerful support during her cancer treatment and why it’s now an essential part of her holistic health routine.We talk about what naturopathy actually is, how we integrate it into our everyday lives, and how it’s shaped the way we...
2025-06-1033 min
The CyclistInfertility Unfiltered: Understanding Infertility and when to seek help with Dr Lizzie GlanvilleThis week, we’re kicking off our four-part mini-series for Infertility Awareness Month: Infertility Unfiltered.We’re joined by gynaecologist and fertility specialist Dr. Lizzie Glanville to open the conversation with expert insights, compassion, and clarity.We unpack how to navigate infertility in both the public and private system, when to seek help, and what intervention options actually look like. Dr. Lizzie also breaks down common myths around fertility, sheds light on secondary infertility, and shares how to advocate for yourself when you feel unheard. Plus, we answer some of the community questions that...
2025-06-0852 minThe CyclistDr Libby on What Women Need to Truly ThriveThis week we’re diving into the emotional and physicaldrivers behind women’s health.We’re joined by nutritional biochemist, bestselling author, and women’s health expert Dr Libby (@drlibby)to talk about stress, hormones, and iron, and how it’s allconnected.We unpack the impact of chronic stress, the role emotions play in hormone health, and why so many women are unknowingly iron deficient. Dr Libby also shares insights from her latest book Fix Iron First and her new supplement Iconic Iron, designed specifically with women in mind. Follow & Connect:✨Instagram: @wearethecyclist✨Website: www.wearethecyclist.co...
2025-06-031h 09The CyclistEating in Tune with Your Cycle: The Nutrition Talk You Needed with Sara WiddowsonThis week we're diving into your plate & your cycle. We're joined by dietician Sara Widdowson from Your Monthly (@yourmonthly) to talk all things cycle syncing, hormones and how food can support your cycle as a whole. We unpack how to build a blood-sugar friendly plate, how to eat to support your hormones, and what you really need to know about managing PCOS, endometriosis, or irregular cycle.We have also created the first ever The Cyclist downloadable in collaboration with Sara. You can download it here Follow & Connect:✨ Instagram: @wearethecyclist✨ Website...
2025-05-271h 00The CyclistSharyn Casey - The Diagnosis That Changed EverythingIn this open, honest, and deeply powerful episode, we’re joined by the incredible Sharyn Casey (@sharyncasey) for a conversation that pulls back the curtain on motherhood, fertility, and mental health. Sharyn shares her journey through infertility and the emotional rollercoaster that came with it, including her diagnosis of a septate in her uterus and the life-changing care she received from her gynaecologist. She opens up about the premature birth of her son, the unexpected realities of new motherhood, and her experience with anxiety and depression, all while showing up on radio and TV with th...
2025-05-2058 minThe CyclistIt's Not All In Your Head with Clinical Psychologist Dr Bex ParkesIn this raw, validating, and deeply insightful episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr Bex Parkes - clinical psychologist, founder of All About Wellbeing, and advisor to The Cyclist - for a conversation that pulls back the curtain on the powerful intersection between mental health and women’s health.Bex shares her personal journey through years of undiagnosed fibroids and autoimmune challenges, and how learning to trust her body became a radical act of self-advocacy. Together we unpack the messy, often overlooked emotional side of chronic pain and women’s health - from the impact of medica...
2025-05-1352 minThe CyclistHow Food Helped Us Heal: The Two Raw Sisters StoryIn this open, honest, and hilarious episode, we’re joined by the incredible Rosa and Margo from Two Raw Sisters for a conversation that’s as empowering as it is entertaining.Margo shares her journey with chronic fatigue and endometriosis, and how years of navigating symptoms led her to a deeper understanding of her body and health. Rosa opens up about her experience with RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) as a young high-performance athlete, and the pivotal moment that shifted everything in her healing journey.Together, they reflect on how food became a foundational part...
2025-05-061h 00The CyclistBeyond Endo: What You Deserve to Know About Your Body with Dr Fiona ConnellIn this open, honest, and insightful episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Fiona Connell for an empowering conversation that pulls back the curtain on women's health - from navigating endometriosis and medical gaslighting, to understanding the menstrual cycle and advocating for the care you deserve.Dr. Fiona shares her expertise on what a healthy menstrual cycle actually looks like - breaking down the hormonal shifts, symptoms, and signs that are often misunderstood or overlooked. She offers a clear, compassionate guide to what’s "normal," what’s not, and why so many women are left in the da...
2025-04-2959 minThe CyclistWhen Your Body Doesn’t Work the Way You Hoped with Bree TomaselIn this open and deeply personal episode, we sit down with the hilarious and heartfelt Bree Tomasel (@breetomasel) to talk about the messy, emotional, and often misunderstood side of women’s health.Bree shares her experience living with endometriosis and PCOS - from the symptoms she brushed off for years to the moment she finally got answers. She opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of navigating fertility in a same-sex relationship and how hormones and chronic pain have played such a huge role in her life. We also chat about advocating for yourself in a me...
2025-04-2254 minThe CyclistLet's Talk About Sex (like really talk about it) with Jo RobertsonIn this open, honest, and deeply validating episode, we’re joined by the incredible Jo Robertson (@jorobertson.therapy) for a no-holds-barred conversation about sex, shame, and everything we were never taught about our bodies.Jo opens up about the most common struggles she sees in her therapy room - from painful sex and post-UTI fear, to differing libidos, low desire, and the emotional weight that comes with trying to conceive. She shares how disconnection from our bodies, unrealistic expectations, and a lack of education are quietly shaping the way so many of us experience intimacy.We...
2025-04-151h 02The CyclistEndo, Mental Health & Fertility with Tima SaveaIn this open, honest, and feel-good episode, we’re joined by the lovely Tima Savea (@timasavea) for a heartfelt conversation that unpacks the often unseen layers of womanhood - from living with endometriosis and navigating fertility, to mental health, painful periods, and the emotional toll that so often goes unspoken.Tima opens up about her personal journey with endometriosis - the pain, the confusion, the delays in diagnosis - and how it’s impacted her fertility journey and relationship with her body. She shares what it’s been like to advocate for herself in a system that often...
2025-04-0846 minThe CyclistPCOS, ADHD, Periods & Pleasure with Steph Claire SmithIn this open, honest, and feel-good episode, we’re joined by the incredible Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) for a conversation that dives deep into the many layers of womanhood - from hormonal health and body acceptance to self pleasure, cycle syncing, and navigating life with ADHD.Steph opens up about her experience living with PCOS, how she’s learning to work with her cycle instead of against it, and how she has learnt to listen to her body. She also shares her journey with body image - from working in the modelling industry to embracing her postpartum body...
2025-04-0154 minThe CyclistWhy Women Need To Be "difficult" with Cecilia RobinsonIn this episode, we sit down with Cecilia Robinson - entrepreneur, founder of Tend, and passionate advocate for women’s health — for a raw and powerful conversation about the reality of our healthcare system.Cecilia opens up about her personal battle with fertility & endometriosis and the years-long fight to be heard, diagnosed, and treated. We talk about why women are so often dismissed, why the system feels fractured, and how much change is desperately needed.We also dive into big ideas: how AI could help bridge gaps in care, what healthcare could look like if desi...
2025-03-2553 minThe CyclistPelvic Health Demystified: Pain, Pleasure & Power with Caitlin FrisIn this episode, we’re joined by the incredible Caitlin Fris — pelvic health physio, founder of Unity Studios, The Cyclist Pelvic Health Phsyio and the woman behind @thevaginaphysio on Instagram. Caitlin is a true wealth of knowledge when it comes to pelvic health, and we go deep into conversations that so many of us need to hear.We talk about the connection between pelvic health and endometriosis, how the pelvic floor impacts everything from bladder and bowel health to sexual wellbeing, and how painful sex is often more complex than we realise. Caitlin shares practical ways we can...
2025-03-1858 minThe CyclistEndo, Infertility & Losing Baby Binkie with Ellie FitzgeraldIn this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Ellie Fitzgerald (@lovingelliesbellie) to talk about her lifelong journey with endometriosis, her struggles with infertility, and the recent heartbreaking loss of her baby Binkie, at 7 weeks pregnant.Ellie opens up about what it’s really like to live with endo — the physical pain, the emotional toll, and the unseen battles that come with trying to conceive when your body doesn’t follow the plan. She speaks to have her and her husband Brett have navigated this in their relationship. With honesty, vulnerability, and incredible resilience, she shares...
2025-03-1154 minThe CyclistIt Started With Endo: How Our Pain Sparked The CyclistWelcome to the very first episode of The Cyclist Podcast! In this debut episode, we (your co-founders) sit down to share who we are, how we met, and why we created The Cyclist — a platform dedicated to demystifying the female body and reshaping the conversation around menstrual and hormonal health.We dive deep into our personal journeys with endometriosis, the challenges we faced navigating the healthcare system, and the frustration (and power) that comes with realizing how little support exists for women living with chronic pain and hormonal disorders.This episode is raw, real, and se...
2025-03-0341 min