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It's not just meMy periods stopped when I was 15... ft. Ashleigh SpiliopoulouThis week Tia is joined by Ash who is a health writer having written for Stylist Magazine, Women's Health and Marie Claire we are really excited to have her on to speak about her own experience living with secondary functional hypothalamic amenorrhea. We delve into Ash's own journey, how she is now trying to manage period loss, this importance of understanding losing your period is not just 'convenient' and how narratives are changing within sport and social media. Where to find Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashspili/...
2026-01-2252 minIt's not just meFacing fertility worries in your 20's with Tia PurewalTia is back this week with a solo episode, she goes through her experience of facing fertility worries and how having endometriosis impacted the devisions she made about TTC. TW: discussion about fertility, pregnancy Where to find Tia: https://www.instagram.com/tiaxfit/
2026-01-1519 minIt's not just meI was told my painful periods were normal ft. Nish SooriahTia is back after the Christmas break and is joined by long time friend and fellow endo warrior Nish Sooriah who is joining 'it's not just me' to speak about her endometriosis diagnosis.We go into how she finally got diagnosed, how external treatment like pelvic health physio helped and the importance of community when navigating chronic illness. We hope this episode can help you feel less alone in your health journey and feel more confident in advocating for yourself. Where to...
2026-01-0856 minIt's not just meHow to survive the Christmas period with Tia PurewalTia is back this week with a bitesize episode, after just recovering from her own flare up she is here to share how to survive the next few weeks of festivities without getting burnt out. We go into dealing with objections to not drinking, how to avoid food flares and prioritising yourself. Hope you all have a lovely Christmas xx
2025-12-1811 minIt's not just meReclaiming beauty culture with Ellen AtlantaThis week we are joined by powerhouse Ellen Atlanta. The author of Pixel Flesh: Womanhood in a digital age, we touch on the reality of beauty culture, how it has evolved over time and the impact it is having on not just us but the younger generations as well. This is a conversation I think everyone should listen to, it is so important in a world of algorithms and trends to understand how we are influenced within the beauty world and how the biggest money maker in women's health is at times being forced...
2025-12-111h 02It's not just meThe one thing I tell all clients to focus on... with Tia PurewalThis week Tia is back with a solo episode, discussing the one thing that transformed her life. This episode goes into prioritising your health, how that can be really simple despite changing health trends, what it is to be healthy and how you can start prioritising your health today for free. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review!! Find Tia here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tiaxfit/
2025-12-0420 minIt's not just meYou don't have to live with painful sex ft. April MariaFor this week's guest episode we are joined by sex educator and intimacy coach April Maria. She has worked as a sex educator for the past 5 years and is joining up on the podcast today to discuss painful sex, which is a symptom a lot of us dismiss or think is 'normal'. In today's episode we delve into April's own journey with navigating painful sex, ways in which she has learnt to cope with it. The importance of pleasure and ways in which painful sex can be discussed and managed to help you. Where to...
2025-11-2743 minIt's not just meThe truth about trying to do it all with Tia PurewalIt's the third episode of 'It's not just me', we are back with a solo episodeWomen's health coach Tia goes through the challenges she faced in trying to do it all and not be limited by a chronic illness. How actually living like that was worse for her health and ways you can manage trying to do it all.
2025-11-2023 minIt's not just meThe importance of menstrual leave in the workplace ft. Michelle DewarThis week we are joined by the powerhouse that is Michelle, she created the menstrual leave petition that has now gone viral and is very close to getting the 100k signatures it needs for parliamentary debate. In the episode we discuss her own struggles with managing endometriosis in the workplace, fertility issues she faced and the incredible campaign she has made with this petition. Sign the petition hereWhere to find Michelle on social media: https://www.instagram.com/michelle_dewar_hormone...
2025-11-1349 minIt's not just meNavigating an endometriosis diagnosis with Tia PurewalIt's the first episode of 'It's not just me', we are starting with a solo episode. Women's health coach Tia goes through the journey experienced to get diagnosed with endometriosis. How life didn't return to normal post surgery and the realities of managing endometriosis. Download the FREE Endometriosis guide mentioned in this episode:https://mailchi.mp/trainedbytp/jh590tcajq
2025-11-0628 min
It's Not JUST a Period!The Best of It’s Not Just a Period So Far...Plus, We’re Going LIVE!Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!If you’re tired of being told “it’s just a period,” this episode is for you. Alexandra takes a look back at some of her favourite moments from the past six months, from honest chats about Endometriosis and PCOS to powerful stories of strength, resilience, and advocacy. These highlights remind us exactly why we started, and why we’ll never stop speaking up.And… drumroll please...
2025-10-2956 min
It's Not JUST a Period!The Influencers Lied, There's No Magic Supplement: Tia PurewalDon't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!This week, Alexandra sits down with Tia Purewal, Endometriosis warrior and women's health expert.Tia was diagnosed with superficial Endometriosis in 2021 after a year of debilitating symptoms which included daily nausea, painful sex and unpredictable bowel movements that plagued her quality of life as a young woman.Tia shares her experience with a vast range of contraceptive treatments, the strange remedies recommended to h...
2025-07-0952 min
What the Health?!Episode 56- Dr Melanie Davis-Hall, Tia Purewal & Dr Emilia VuorisalmiWhilst Gabby is away, Claira Hermet takes over presenting duties. She was joined by Dr Melanie Davis-Hall, medical director at The Lowdown, who discussed myths around contraception and debunked the top myths surrounding the contraceptive pill. Tia Purewal, online coach, spoke about her experience with endometriosis in light of endometriosis action month and how we get the message out about the condition. Also on the show was Dr Emilia Vuorisalmi, medical doctor and author of The Healing Power of Hormones, who discussed her book and how hormones can affect your relationship with love.
2025-03-0455 min