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The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM x THE AM POD | LET’S TALK MINDSETTrigger warning: we speak about body image, calories, weight and eating disorders throughout this episode. For further support, please contact The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 ED HOPE or 1800 33 4673. HEY GUYS. I am joined by Ali from Alimba Movement and The AM Pod to talk about calorie intake, mindset, goal setting and finding your ‘why’. Ali and her business partner, Maria, started Alimba movement with the aim to empower women to build strong bodies for life. Today, Ali and I have a very open chat about calorie intake and mindset around exercise. This has been my fave...2024-10-1444 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM x THE AM POD | FITNESS MYTHSWe’re baaaaack. I am joined by Ali from Alimba Movement and The AM Pod to talk about the fitness myths we all fall victim to. Ali and her business partner, Maria, started Alimba movement with the aim to empower women to build strong bodies for life. Today, Ali and I chat all about fitness myths and Ali breaks down each one! This is episode 1 of a 3 part series we are doing. Hope you love them! Thanks for being here!! Love yas! How to find Ali and Alimba movement: ...2024-10-0743 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM x THE AM POD | STRONG ISN'T SCARYHi!!!!! Very exciting today. I am joined by Ali from Alimba Movement and The AM Pod to talk allllll things muscle. Ali and her business partner, Maria, started Alimba movement with the aim to empower women to build strong bodies for life. Today, Ali and I chat all about muscles. We talk about why building muscle shouldn't be scary, the benefits of increasing your muscle mass AND how we can actually do it. This is episode 1 of a 3 part series we are doing. Hope you love this one! Next week - fitness myths. Tha...2024-09-301h 02

The Health Classes You MissedI QUIT TEACHING???Okay no seriously... I'm back! I've had a pretty big couple of months and have finally found my feet again to get back here with you guys. I talk alllllll about what's been going on and what I've been doing recently to help myself get into a new routine (I'm obsessed with chia water). Thanks for being here!! Love yas! More info: Juicing vs. Blending Fibre factsheet Potential benefits of chia water Contact: Email - thehealthclassesyoumissed@gmail.com 2024-09-2226 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | I'M BACK + COCAINE ALERT IN VICHEYOOOO!! I'm back from my Euro holiday and ready to get back into it with you guys. Short and sweet today with a bit of a catch up from me. I talk about what to expect in the next few weeks and how I'm doing post holiday. I also take you through some recent news regarding opioid laced cocaine in Vic right now and how we can help ourselves to be as safe as possible when it comes to recreational drug use (this starts at 8:40 if you wanna skip all the catch up nonsense!!!) 2024-07-0816 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW'S YA HEAD | NEVER FORGET TO WALK THE DOGHello ello how are we everyone!!! Today we have the wonderful Q (or Keiran) in the studio for an honest chat about parenthood, golf and feeling like you're not doing enough. Q is a host of the Tee It Up Podcast and a professional drug dealer (works in pharmaceutical sales xx). We talk about how Q feels about the fact he's about to become a dad and how absolutely wild that experience can be for those who are not carrying the child. We talk about exercise and how this is the catalyst for Q being his best...2024-04-2938 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW'S YA HEAD | TIME TO RECHARGEHi!!!!! A small hiatus and we are back. Today I have Mil in the studio to chat all things teacher life, relationships and the importance of taking time for yourself. Mil is a sports fanatic (listen to her pod Shanked It here!!!) and tells us all about why sport is so bloody important to her and her life. We talk about young relationships and how important it is for them to end sometimes (and why you might be grateful for that as you get older). This was a really lovely chat (even if I fkd u...2024-04-0247 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | WHY ARE GREEN SPACES SO DAMN GOOD FOR US?Tooooooday we are chatting all things health and green spaces. I learnt so bloody much doing this episode. We talk about what defines a green space, why high quality green spaces are important AND all about how immersing ourselves in nature helps our health. I guarantee you'll go for a nature walk after you listen to this episode!!! More info: The importance of green spaces for mental health QLD GOV - Why are green spaces good for us? Green spaces and loneliness Phytoncides Co...2024-03-1828 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW'S YA HEAD | GENUINE SELF LOVEJeez if you need a little self love boost and a big hit of inspiration - this is your episode. I have the wonderful Alice Harris on today to chat all things mental health, life balance and self love. Alice is part of the brains behind the social content you see on the Kic socials. We talk all about how she landed her job with the team at Kic, how she takes care of her mental health through the crazy balance of full-time work, uni and LIFE, and how grateful she is for her family. I loved t...2024-03-1136 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | THE SCIENCE OF CRYINGAre you a bit of an emotional mess like I am? Do you cry when you're happy, sad and overwhelmed? SAME. After listening to this ep, you'll know exactly why that isn't such a bad thing! We talk all about the science of emotional tears. We talk about the types of tears, the structure of tears, why we cry and who cries more. Enjoy team! More info: Crying - Science The neurobiology of human crying The science of tears Why do we cry? ...2024-03-0420 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW'S YA HEAD | 0 DEGREES, 1000 EXPERIENCESA bloody good one today team!! Today I have Tim in the studio. Tim is the co-owner of worldwide brand Bae Juice and an all round legend. Tim chats about his personal journey with mental health, how he juggles 100000 businesses he is involved in and talks all about having to be 'on'. Tim also shares an insane story from back when he was 19 years old and living in a billionaires penthouse apartment, as well as how meditation has helped him. Tim has amazing energy and I had such a great time sitting down and talking to him...2024-02-261h 13

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | REGAINING YOUR CONFIDENCEHey team!!! Today's episode is all about regaining confidence and self-esteem. We talk through some definitions and then I take us through 4 ways that might help to gain confidence. Enjoy! More info: ReachOut - Building self confidence HealthLine - Stopping insecurity Butterfly Foundation - Self Esteem Contact: Email - thehealthclassesyoumissed@gmail.com Instagram - @thehealthclassesyoumissed TikTok - @THCYM_podcast 2024-02-1922 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW'S YA HEAD | I'M STILL FIGURING IT OUTHellllllo my guys! Today I have the wonderful Em in the studio to have a chat about their mental health journey. Em is a youth worker and climbing enthusiast who thrives in helping others. Em is also non-binary and chats super openly to me about their journey towards self acceptance. We chat about support groups, running and the importance of finding the right place to work. Enjoy this one!! We also add to the HYH playlist which can be found HERE! Disclaimer: no one in these episodes is a mental health prof...2024-02-1234 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | MELANOMA - WHY SHOULD WE CARE?Heeeeello!!! Second episode of 2024 and you know it's gotta be about sun safety of some sort because it is IMPORTANT here in Aus. Today we're answering the question: What is melanoma? We chat a bit about the skin and then dive into what melanoma is, the subtypes, some stats (which will surprise you I promise) and we finish off with some risk factors. I also chat about whether it is possible to get a healthy tan and some of you might be sad with the answer. Hope you learn something new today! More in...2024-02-0527 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW'S YA HEAD | JUST ONE POSITIVE INTERACTIONHellllllo my guys welcome back to HYH 2024!!! So excited to kick off the year with Darcy Truin. Darcy is an absolute gem who so kindly said yes to coming on to chat about his experiences with bullying, anxiety and depression and learning to be resilient. Darcy is a mental health advocate, runs the youth conversation, is the year 12 school captain at his school and has been invited to be a part of a youth advisory group for the Victorian Government. At 17, he’s dealt with and overcome some crazy stuff. If this episode doesn’t give you hope...2024-01-291h 00

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | THE ULTIMATE 'IN' LIST FOR 2024We're baaaack!! So stoked to be back in the studio to release the first episode of 2024. Today, we work through 8 of my 'ins' and discuss why each one is important to bring into your 2024 routine. The list includes no phone in the bedroom (hint: blue light), walking to wake up (hint: circadian rhythm) and space for silence (hint: improved concentration). Can't wait to keep learning with you guys throughout the year! Thanks for being here. More info: Andrew Huberman (Huberman Lab) Healthline - Morning walking benefits Headspace - Kick yo...2024-01-2241 min

THE MARCUS COPE FITNESS PODCASTEPISODE 84-Monica Vantiburg PodcasterOn today's episode i am joined by Monica Vantiburg who is a P.E/Health teacher and a podcaster. She has your own podcast called thehealthclassesyoumissed, she works in the studio in Melbourne with producey. We spoke about Monica's background, her achievements, her podcast, lesson on health classes for students and parents. Thanks again Monica pleas enjoy! Find Monica at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehealthclassesyoumissed/ Website: https://the-health-classes-you-missed.square.site/about Podcast: https://thehealthclassesyoumissed.podbean.com/ Find myself at: IG:@m.cope.fitness Website: www.marcuscopefitness.net Facebook:Marcus Cope Fitness Linkedln: Marcus Cope Youtube Channel: Marcus Cope Fitness 2023-11-1138 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | FIX ONE THING AND BREAK ANOTHERToday we have my beautiful cousin Steph in the studio! We chat all about her personal mental health journey, her experience working for Movember and how important it is to understand how to help people you love when they're just not doing too well. Steph is so open about her journey with depression and speaks about how important it is to seek help from professionals. I loved sitting down with Steph and talking. Hope you guys love it too!! We also add to the HYH playlist which can be found HERE! Disclaimer: no one...2023-11-0533 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | SO, WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO WITH YOUR LIFE?Mofffffy the absolute legend joins us in the studio today! Josh works at Producey/Clubby Sports and therefore is accustomed to the podcast thang. We chat all about Josh's wonderful relationship with his sister, his proudest moment and the gratitude he has for his family. We both spit out a lot of inspo quotes and Josh shares a recent story about self belief. I bloody loved this one and I hope you do too. I guarantee you'll want to be mates with Josh after listening. Love yas!! We also add to the HYH playlist which can be f...2023-10-2230 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | BABY STEPS IN VULNERABILITYWe're baaaaack w/ another bloody good episode. Sean is here to chat all about what he does for his mental health. Sean grew up as a golf kid who graffitied and somehow turned every aspect of that into a career, working as a creative director, graphic designer AND co-host of a golf podcast. Sean opens up about the importance of becoming more vulnerable and his lovely relationship with his Mum (also a wonderful artist). We talk about taking risks and going with your gut and alllll the good stuff we love here at THCYM. A cool story about Schoolboy...2023-10-0840 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD TO LEARN HOW TO DRIVE A MANUALHeyooooo team! What a wonderful episode. Trent is in the studio and when I say he is an absolute DELIGHT the words still don't seem like enough. Trent shares so much today about taking care of his mind through exercise, the importance of recognition, and his self-care Sunday routine. We talk about how overthinking and caring what other people think is damn silly when you really (over)think about it. This genuinely felt like a chat with an old friend. Trent is kind and passionate about life and I can't thank him enough for coming on to share and...2023-09-2453 min

A Lot To Talk AboutThe Health Classes You Missed - Sex, Drugs & Mental Health ft. Monica Vantilburg //VIDEO.Monica Vantilburg is the host behind 'The Health Classes You Missed'. A podcast built to bridge the gap between whats taught in the classroom & the missing information that students go searching for on the internet. Mon is a high school health teacher turned podcast host making her qualified to have these discussions. She shares that her initial purpose behind the pod was to provide education for the high school age demographic but has found that the information has been high in demand for mature age listeners who want a further depth of knowledge around...2023-09-111h 24

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | THERE WILL ALWAYS BE PEOPLE WHO DON’T LIKE WHAT YOU’RE DOINGHi!!! Today I have the wonderful Will Taylor in the studio. Will is an absolute delight. We talk about the importance of positive support systems and how good it is to exercise with mates. Will talks to me about how he decided to start making TikTok videos which has resulted in him becoming a well-known guy on social media, he even has a podcast now too! Will is a legend. Hope you love it! We also add to the HYH playlist which can be found HERE! Disclaimer: no one in these episodes is a...2023-09-1020 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | BONUS EP: A CHAT WITH DADA special Sunday episode! Today is Father's Day. I thought it would be fitting to drag my Dad, Andrew, into the studio to have a chat about his views on mental health, how he stays mentally healthy and about a whole BUNCH of other stuff. Dad and I speak about the separation between him and my mum (and how this impacted him), how a month-long stint in Juvenile detention at 15 changed his perspective and about the regrets he has had in life. Dad gives some solid advice. He's one of the best people I know. Hope you all get...2023-09-0246 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | TRYING TO LEAVE WORK AT WORKToday I have Hayley in the studio!! Hayley is a neonatal nurse and an absolute angel on earth. We talk about how Hayley's job impacts her mental health and her experience growing up as an only child. This was a really special episode - thank you so much to Hayley for sharing! Hope you love it team. We also add to the HYH playlist which can be found HERE! Disclaimer: no one in these episodes is a mental health professional. All content, ideas, stories and advice is general in nature and should not be...2023-08-2729 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | YOUR 20s ARE BLOODY HARDMeg is back!!! An OG HYH interviewee back for a studio record! This was a very fun one. We laugh, talk about some serious stuff and laugh again. Meg chats about her career and the insane progression she has made in 2 short years (and the imposter syndrome that came with it all), relationships she is grateful for and the benefits of a 4am wakeup. I hope you love this slightly unhinged one team! Thanks for the support as per usual. We also add to the HYH playlist which can be found HERE! Di...2023-08-1335 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | I WOULD DO IT ALL AGAINHellllllo my guys! Back with a fantastic HYH today with the wonderful Olivia Hardwick. Liv and I chat all about how she stays mentally healthy by taking time for herself, playing sport and taking antidepressants. We chat about how amazing community sport can be, not only for physical health but for social and mental health too. It's bloody good to be a part of a team. Liv lets us in on her crazy birth story and how this forced her to be stronger than she ever thought she could be. This was such a great episode to record. Thank...2023-07-3035 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE (EVEN WHEN IT’S SCARY)Scottttttty too hottttty is in the studio with me today! Scott is a bloody all round good guy and a great guest. We chat all about confidence, doing things despite judgement and making big calls in career. Scott opens up about a time his resilience was really tested and about how he feels like he's found his people here at Producey. I loved this one. I love them all but I loved this one. Thanks so much to Scott for being an open book and a great support to THCYM. Enjoy guys! We also add to the...2023-07-1638 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | DON’T MINIMISE YOURSELF AND YOUR SEXUAL EXPERIENCES FEAT. CAM HUTCHYHi team!! A bloody goodie today. I have the wonderful, brilliant, fun Cam Hutchy joining me to talk all about his experience growing up as a gay man! Cam talks to me all about his coming out story, how he defines sex as a gay man and his top tips for those first timers. We also chat about sexual education in schools, what a 'top and bottom' are and where Cam found support when he needed it. I absolutely loved hearing Cam's story and all his wisdom. Thank you so much to Cam for coming on and s...2023-07-0938 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | SWIMMING UPSTREAMTeam! Today we have the wonderful Lauren Read in the studio. Loz works as an app and automation designer AND a mindset and fitness coach. Loz talks about how she dealt with moving states on a bit of a whim and how being a part of the health and fitness industry had a positive and negative impact on her mental health. We talk about why she has an ice bath everyday and that improving body image is something we always need to work towards. I really enjoyed this chat! Thanks to Loz for being so open and h...2023-07-0233 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | WE SHOULDN’T BE ASHAMED OF OUR PERIODS FEAT. EMMA PALLANT-BROWNEHi guys!! Exciting one today. I have Emma Pallant-Browne joining me for an interview. Emma is a 3 x world duathlon champ, a world aquathon champ, silver medalist in the Ironman World 70.3, 33 x Ironman triathlon podium placer and 18 x Ironman triathlon champ. WOWZAAAAAA. Emma is an absolute legend and talks all about how one photo has led to a huge conversation about women's periods, especially in elite sport. This was one of my favourite chats to date. I hope you guys love it!! Emma Pallant-Browne Instagram Stacy Sims Instagram Stay up to da...2023-06-2538 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | JUST SHOW UPToday we have Adam in the studio. Adam is the co-owner of Producey Studios and the program manager of the mental health support program Tackle Your Feelings. We talk all about Adam's career progression and how he went from working in podiatry to where he is today. We also talk about how becoming a dad has changed the way he views the world and how important it is to work to your strengths. This is a good one team!! Thank you so much to Adam for not only coming on as a guest, but constantly supporting me and THCYM...2023-06-1835 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | POST CONCUSSION SYNDROME FEAT. LYDIA PINGELHi team! Welcome back to another concussion based ep! You might notice a bit of a trend over the past 6 months. Today I'm chatting to Lydia Pingel. Lydia has been diagnosed with Post Concussion Syndrome or PCS. The episode starts with a little bit of information about my concussion story and why I am raising money for the Concussion Legacy Foundation. I then chat to Lydia about her story with concussion and how this has impacted her life. I hope you enjoy this chat and feel more informed about the impact concussion and head trauma can have. Take care...2023-06-1150 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | I ENJOY BEING WHO I AMToday we have Mitch in the studio and boy, this is a jam-packed episode! We talk about how much routine has an impact on Mitch's mental health, the importance of a well-rounded diet and making time for your hobbies. We also chat about a wild accident that left Mitch with no where to go and how his resilience was tested when he had to help a loved one through a scary health battle. A big thanks to Mitch for being so open and vulnerable on HYH today. Hope you love it team!! We also add to the HY...2023-06-0445 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | HOW DOES CANNABIS AFFECT THE BRAIN?Hey team, here's a flashback episode! Today we are going back in time to episode no. 1!!! The first ever episode! I always need to go back to re-learn certain topics and I thought this would be a great snippet to cover again. In this episode we learn about how THC affects the brain. We talk about the 3 core components of the endocannabinoid system and how marijuana use can affect this system in the long term. We also touch on whether or not marijuana is addictive. For free and confidential advice about alcohol and oth...2023-05-2808 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | IF YOU DON’T LAUGH, YOU’LL CRYToday we have Josh Bromley-Lynch from the Unewsual Podcast here to have a chat! We cover it all in this episode. Josh chats about the beautiful friendships he has in his life and how important his support network is to staying mentally healthy. He opens up about his struggle with anxiety and how, with the support of his family, friends and professional guidance, Josh was able to grow and learn from his experiences. We laugh a lot and we cover the serious stuff. I bloody loved this episode. A big thanks to Josh for being so open and vulnerable...2023-05-2138 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | A DIAGNOSIS CAN CHANGE A LIFE**Trigger warning: this episode has mentions of suicide and self harm. If you or someone you know needs help or support at anytime, contact LifeLife on 13 11 14 now. Today I have Ali in the studio to join me for a bit of a THCYM x HYH as we discuss all things ADHD. Ali was diagnosed at the age of 21 and we talk about how this impacted her growing up. We also talk about some strategies she uses to stay mentally well (the Structured app was a big one here) and the importance of being gentle on yourself when y...2023-05-0742 min

Unewsual by Bromley-Lynch41 | Teacher role play and School Hymn Nostalgia - Quiz with Monica from "The Health Classes You Missed" Podcast Revisiting school hymns Good teacher, bad teacher role play Do you know your US Presidents A great quiz with @thehealthclassesyoumissed 2023-04-2335 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | HAPPY CRYING IN 2023Cass joins me in the studio for a short and sweet episode full of lots of good stuff - just like her! We talk about how staying organised helps her mental health, the key thing to do after leaving a long relationship and the importance of not giving up (even after 24 attempts)! The advice Cassie gives us for her 18 year old self is bloody good too. This was an awesome episode to record and I loved having Cassie in the studio with me. Hope you guys love it! We also add to the HYH playlist which can be...2023-04-0523 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | DON’T BE SCARED TO GO BACKWARDS TO GO FORWARDSToday we have Zach in the studio! Zach is an absolute legend and just an all round good egg. We cover SO MUCH in this episode. Zach speaks about the difficulty he has with opening up to people close to him and the way he has tackled with the idea that he can 'figure it out on his own'. We talk about the road less travelled and how Zach worked his way up through the ranks to where he is today (in the most unconventional way possible, btw). Zach also shares the struggle him and his wonderful partner went...2023-03-2941 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | IT’S NICE TO FEEL APPRECIATEDToday we have the wonderful Leigh in the studio! A fellow teacher friend and an all round bloody legend. The Saturday after this was recorded, Leigh packed up his life and headed to Adelaide to live with his long-term partner. We talk about how he's feeling about this big change, the (new and different) things he does for his mental health, and the last time Leigh felt proud of himself. Leigh talks a lot about the gratitude he has for his family and his mates and how important it is to let people know they're appreciated. I loved this...2023-03-2232 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | THIS KITCHEN IS FOR DANCINGToday we have Jayden in the studio. Jayden is my cousin/not cousin who I have known since he was born! Now 20 years old, Jayden was one of those people who experienced harsh Melbourne lockdowns during his final years of schooling. We talk all about the effect this had on his mental health, the importance of having mates you can lean on and how great it is to be able to experience all those shared memories post covid. Thank you so much to Jayden for coming in and being so vulnerable with me today. I hope you guys enjoy...2023-03-1521 min

Hart In SoulHart to Heart with Moni VantilburgIn this Hart to Heart we welcome a special guest Moni Vantilburg, Host of The Health Classes You Missed. Moni shares her journey of why she decided to make her own podcast which is about all of the "Taboo" topics we didn't learn in high school health class. We also speak about her initial fear of judgement and she overcame it by following her passion! I hope you enjoy. @Jesshartin @Hartinsoul @Thehealthclassesyoumissed 2023-03-121h 00

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | SO, WHAT’S THE PLAN NOW?Today we have Mr. Wade Dekker joining me in the studio. Wade is a fellow teacher friend and an all round good guy (and when I say good, I mean good at everything). Wade talks all about his non-negotiables when it comes to his mental health, how his faith helps him to stay grounded and the strategies he uses to keep pushing forward after stressful events. Wade also talks about his time playing for Melbourne City and how he felt when, after a killer first year, he found himself with an injury and confused about where to go next. 2023-03-0826 min

The Health Classes You MissedQUIZ TIME: 2022 EDITIONHEYO! Final episode for 2022. What a bloody whirlwind of a year. To celebrate, we're finishing off with a quiz episode feat. Stratos (not sure how he weaselled his way back onto the pod). Tune in, see what you get and let me know!! Once again team, thank you SO much for the love and support this year. It has been huge and I cannot wait to jump straight back in for 2023. Look after yourselves, look after your mates and enjoy the break! Cya later! Stay up to date with me on Instagram @thehealthclassesyoumissed 2022-12-1836 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | FLASHBACK: DON’T WORRY, YOUR VAGINA ISN’T SPECIAL FROM EPISODE 14Hey team, here's a flashback episode! Today we are going back in time to episode no. 14 (The importance of cervical screenings) with Katie from Get Papped - an initiative that aims to end the stigma surrounding cervical health by encouraging people to be accountable and book in their cervical screenings. In this snippet we chat about what HPV is and what a general cervical screening appointment looks like. Find Katie on Instagram here or visit the Get Papped Website here Stay up to date with me on Instagram @thehealthclassesyoumissed 2022-11-2707 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | BEING THE NEW KID AT 27Today is exciting!! This is the first HYH episode I have done with someone I do not know. Alex was kind enough to put his hand up and spend his time chatting with me. We talk about his ACL recovery, how he uses podcasts to help check in with mates and his MASSIVE move to a new town for a new job. He talks about putting himself out there to meet new people and how focusing on gratitude helped him find his feet. From what I learnt about Alex during this episode, I reckon he's an absolute legend. 2022-11-2331 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | MAKING GOLF YOUR PERSONALITY AND NOT ANSWERING A SINGLE QUESTIONToday I (very casually) chat to my boyfriend, Stratos. Our combined squirrel brains can't stay on a topic for long. Stratos shares a bit about his work whiteboard, how golf has helped his mental health and that his ideal day is just every Saturday we've had recently. We also laugh, a lot, and you get a bit of an insight as to why I keep him around. I hope this inspires you to have a giggle with someone you love this week. We also add to the HYH playlist which can be found HERE! ...2022-11-1621 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | THE GREAT OUTDOORS AND A CAN-DO ATTITUDEToday I'm chatting with one of the greats - Dan Keane. Dan is an outdoor education teacher with a bloody good attitude and an even better beard. We talk about leaving work at work, the absolute bliss of being in the wilderness and how important it is to teach resilience. We also add to the HYH playlist which can be found HERE! Disclaimer: no one in these episodes is a mental health professional. All content, ideas, stories and advice is general in nature and should not be considered a substitute for professional mental heal...2022-11-0223 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | IS BECOMING A ’NO’ PERSON JUST BEING 25?Today I'm chatting with one of the first loves of my life - my best friend Meg. Meg is without a doubt one of the most organised, caring and funny people to walk the earth. We talk about kindness of neighbours, dealing with stress and why it's totally ok to just say no. We also add to the HYH playlist which can be found HERE! Disclaimer: no one in these episodes is a mental health professional. All content, ideas, stories and advice is general in nature and should not be considered a substitute for professional me...2022-10-2623 min

The Health Classes You MissedHOW’S YA HEAD | HEADPHONES IN, WORLD OUTI'm back in business this week. Today I check in with Jarryn, my younger brother. He is the most disciplined person the world when it comes to his health. We talk about routine, running for minutes and how hard it is to lose a family pet. Disclaimer: no one in these episodes is a mental health professional. All content, ideas, stories and advice is general in nature and should not be considered a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. If you are struggling with your mental health, please contact LifeLine on 13 11 14 today or...2022-10-1922 min

Dyl & FriendsSex, drugs and health education with Monica Vantilburg and Josh Bromley-LynchVery fun record today with 2 legends, Monica Vantilburg and Josh Bromley-Lynch! Loved chatting these two shapers of young minds (teachers). Mon also has a really cool podcast called The health classes you missed. Make sure you check it out in the link below!Monica Vantilburg Instagram - www.instagram.com/thehealthclassesyoumissed/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/thehealthclassesyoumissed/ Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-health-classes-you-missed/ Referenced in show Matty Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/matty The Imperfects - https://open.spotify.com/show...2022-09-2926 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | KETAMINEAnother drug education episode! Today we are discussing Ketamine. Ketamine is normally used as an anaesthetic for medical purposes, however there has been an increase in recent years of people using the drug recreationally. We learn all about what ketamine is, how it affects people physically and mentally, and what the heck a K-hole is. Drugs affect everyone differently and ketamine is a highly unpredictable drug. Let's use harm minimisation to be aware of the risks and informed on the signs of overdose. *Trigger warning: drugs and misuse/abuse mentioned. For free and confidential advice ab...2022-09-0427 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | WHAT ARE THE ABORTION LAWS IN AUS?Welcome back to another NSQ episode! Today we are discussing abortions and the laws within Australia. We talk about what abortion is, why someone might choose to have one, the different laws in each state/territory and the different types. Abortion is healthcare and every person deserves to have autonomy over their body and their choices. *Trigger warning: this episode discusses abortion and mentions rape and abusive relationships. If you need help or support at any time, please contact LifeLine on 13 11 14. For more info: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/h...2022-08-2814 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | IS VAPING BETTER THAN SMOKING CIGARETTES?An important one today! Vaping is on the rise here in Australia and is becoming a pretty concerning problem, especially among underage kids. Today we talk about what vaping is, the health effects, whether they’re actually better than smoking cigarettes and how to quit or support a mate. For more info: https://lungfoundation.com.au https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/victorias-tobacco-laws Stay up to date with me on Instagram @thehealthclassesyoumissed 2022-08-2122 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | WHAT’S THE GO WITH HIV/AIDS?Welcome back to another NSQ episode! Today we are quickly learning about HIV/AIDS. We talk about the stigma surrounding the virus/disease, what the difference between the two is, how they are treated and how you can protect yourself and others. If you learnt something with me today - come follow me! @thehealthclassesyoumissed. For more info: https://theconversation.com/aids-homophobic-and-moralistic-images-of-1980s-still-haunt-our-view-of-hiv-that-must-change-106580 https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/hiv-infection-and-aids 2022-08-1415 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | SETTING BOUNDARIESAnother solo ep! Today we are talking all about creating boundaries. Setting boundaries is a PROCESS. It is something we may all need to continuously change and improve on over time. We talk about what boundaries are, how to create them and why they’re important. As a big bloody people pleaser…. This one is a good one. Remember to hit that follow/subscribe button if you enjoy! More info: https://www.uky.edu/hr/sites/www.uky.edu.hr/files/wellness/images/Conf14_Boundaries.pdf https://www.healthline.com/hea...2022-08-0720 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | WHAT IS PRE-EJACULATE?Welcome back to another NSQ episode!! Today we are talking about pre-ejaculate (or pre-cum). We learn about what it is, what the whole point of it is and whether or not a person can get pregnant from pre-ejaculate. We also discuss the pull-out method (or coitus interruptus if you’re feeling fancy) and some other more effective forms of contraception. Stay up to date with me on instagram @thehealthclassesyoumissed More info: https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sex/can-you-get-pregnant-from-precum#emergency-contraception Study mentioned in episode: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc...2022-07-3108 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | TOXIC MASCULINITY AND MENTAL HEALTH FEAT. TODD FROM OTLRAnother guest episode! Yay! Today I have Todd Morgan with me. He is the CEO of the mental health organisation Outside The Locker Room (OTLR). OTLR aim to educate the community on the importance of mental health and breakdown any stigmas surrounding mental health. Today we focus on toxic masculinity, how this can impact mental health and how to support people around you to talk about their emotions. Trigger warning: we do discuss mental health and suicide throughout this episode. If you need help or support at any time, please reach out to LifeLine on 13 11 14 to...2022-07-2453 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | WHAT IS DISCHARGE?Another No Stupid Questions ep! We learn about what discharge is, what is considered ‘normal’, when we should be concerned AND the importance of maintaining a good pH balance in the vagina (hint: you do NOT need products.) For more info: https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/what-is-discharge#treatment https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/vdischarge2.html Stay up to date with me on Instagram: @thehealthclassesyoumissed 2022-07-1714 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | WHAT IS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AND HOW DO I IMPROVE MINE?In this episode we talk about the immune system. Everyone has been getting sick here in Melbourne so I thought it was perfect timing to get this one out! We discuss what the immune system is and how it works. We then breakdown the different parts of the immune system and most importantly, talk about how we can improve it. Stay up to date with me on Instagram: @thehealthclassesyoumissed or TikTok @thcym_podcast More info: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/immune-system https://www.he...2022-05-2225 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | WHAT IS SQUIRTING?In this episode we cover what squirting is, how it occurs and whether or not it happens to everyone. We discuss whether it really is just urine or a mix of other fluids AND the relationship between squirting and pornography. Remember, there is nothing wrong with being curious about health topics! Stay up to date with me on Instagram: @thehealthclassesyoumissed or TikTok @thcym_podcast 2022-05-1508 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | AVOIDING BURNOUTIn today's episode we are talking about how to avoid burnout. This is something that is talked about a lot these days because on constant social media pressure to have a side hustle, be productive ALWAYS and that working yourself to the bone should be glorified. This, as we will soon learn, can have significant effects on your overall health and level of satisfaction with your life. We talk about what burnout is, the signs, the 12 phases (as outlined by psychologist's Herbert Freudenberger (coined burnout) and Gail Nroth) AND how you can prevent burnout. If you...2022-05-0825 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | CAN YOU PEE WITH A TAMPON IN?Welcome to another episode of No Stupid Questions! This quick informative episode takes you through the external female anatomy, what a tampon is used for and whether or not they affect urination. How to insert a tampon: https://www.healthline.com/health/can-you-pee-with-a-tampon-in#urinary-flow Stay up to date with me on Instagram: @thehealthclassesyoumissed or TikTok @thcym_podcast Take Off by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-take-off Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/_yx7h_JXuwQ 2022-05-0109 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEPIn this episode we discuss what sleep is, the stages of the sleep cycle, how you can promote a good sleep routine + MORE! Stay up to date with me on Instagram: @thehealthclassesyoumissed or TikTok @thcym_podcast 2022-04-2434 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | WHAT IS A WET DREAM?Welcome to the first episode of No Stupid Questions! This quick informative episode takes you through what a wet dream is, what causes them and what to do if you have a wet dream. They are a super normal part of life so it’s okay to experience or be curious about this topic! Stay up to date with me on Instagram: @thehealthclassesyoumissed or TikTok @thcym_podcast 2022-04-1707 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | WHAT IS ADHD?In today's episode we discuss what ADHD is, the types of ADHD, symptoms of ADHD and how it is diagnosed and treated. For more information, visit https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au. If you or someone you know needs support - contact the ADHD Foundation on 1300 39 39 19 or contact LifeLine on 13 11 14 now. Stay up to date with me on Instagram: @thehealthclassesyoumissed or TikTok @thcym_podcast 2022-04-1218 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | CONSENT FEAT. THE SURVIVOR HUBIn this episode I have Sarah and Anna from The Survivor Hub; an organisation that aims to empower survivors of sexual assault. We talk about what consent is, what is isn’t, what victim blaming looks/sounds like, how to support those who have experienced sexual assault and MORE. Trigger warning: There is discussion of sexual assault throughout this episode. If you or someone you know needs help or support at any time, call 1800 RESPECT or contact LifeLine on 13 11 14. For information on SARO as mentioned in this episode visit the fol...2022-03-2846 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | ENDOMETRIOSIS FEAT. ISY FROM LET’S TALK, PERIODToday I have the wonderful Isabella from Let’s Talk, Period. Isabella is the host and creator of the Let’s Talk, Period podcast, and offers mentoring and support for those who experience chronic illness. Isabella also created an amazing and informative Instagram page where she shares all sorts of information about health conditions including endometriosis and PCOS. I have Isabella on today to talk all about endo - March is endometriosis awareness month after all! We discuss what endometriosis is, signs, symptoms and diagnosis, how to treat and deal with endo AND what inspired Isy to create Let’s Talk...2022-03-2047 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | LET’S TALK ABOUT CHLAMYDIAJumping into sex education territory! Chlamydia is the most reported STI in Australia. It's treatable and of course preventable, but can cause long-term damage if left untreated. Learn all about chlamydia symptoms, treatment and how chlamydia is diagnosed in this episode! Let's all get used to talking about the uncomfortable stuff and breakdown the stigma surrounding STIs and getting STI checks. Stay up to date with me on Instagram: @thehealthclassesyoumissed 2022-03-1422 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATING HABITS & ROUTINESI'm finally back after a bit of a break! In this episode we discuss what a habit is, why it's important to maintain positive habits and routines in our lives (especially during stressful times), and the 5 steps to forming a habit/routine. Stay up to date with me on Instagram: @thehealthclassesyoumissed 2022-03-0223 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | THE PERIOD CONVERSATION WE ALL NEED FEAT. DEMI FROM BRIGHT GIRL HEALTHIn today's episode I am joined by Demi from Bright Girl Health. Demi is the founder of Bright Girl Health, a passionate women's health educator, author and high school teacher. With Bright Girl Health she has presented to thousands of students across Australia, helping them to be in tune with their body and embrace their menstrual cycle. Demi has no filter when it comes to talking about periods and believes that we should never be kept in the dark about our own bodies. She believes that the menstrual cycle does not have to be your enemy - it can b...2022-01-301h 09

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | HEALTH AND HORMONES FEAT. SOLAINE DOUGLASToday I have the fantastic Solaine Douglas on to chat all things nutrition and hormones. Solaine is a qualified nutritionist who works with women to live pain and symptom free with day-to-day nutrition and guidance around their menstrual cycle. We chat about hormones, the menstrual cycle, fertility and PCOS. Solaine also tells us her top 5 foods for any diet and I was so surprised at number one! You can find Solaine here: Instagram: solainedouglas_nutrition Website: https://solainedouglas.com Stay up to date with me on Instagram: thehealthclassesyoumissed ...2022-01-2355 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | SELF BELIEF AND BUILDING A BUSINESS FEAT. MADE BY MARSIn today's episode I am joined by the incredible Amarah Radford, the owner and creator of Made By Mars. Amarah is not only killing it in the skincare and wellness game - she inspires people everyday to connect to themselves, believe in themselves and most of all, learn to love themselves. In today’s episode we talk about how Amarah discovered her own self confidence, how she learnt to love herself and how she created a brand that embodies all of this. Find Amarah and Made By Mars here: Made By Mars website: ht...2022-01-1036 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | CERVICAL SCREENINGS FEAT. KATIE FROM GET PAPPEDIn today's episode I spoke with the wonderful Katie from Get Papped - an initiative that aims to end the stigma surrounding cervical health by encouraging people to be accountable and book in their cervical screenings. We discuss the creation of Get Papped, what a cervical screening is, what to expect in an appointment and the importance of ensuring you and the people around you are staying up to date with your cervical screenings. Find Katie on Instagram @getpapped or visit her website https://get-papped.com Stay up to date with me o...2022-01-0536 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | CONFLICT RESOLUTIONIn this episode we go through what conflict is, what causes conflict and some healthy strategies when dealing with conflict. I also outline the difference between conflict and bullying and provide some strategies to help with bullying too. TRIGGER WARNING: mention of suicide in this episode. TED TALK VIDEO: https://www.ted.com/talks/dorothy_walker_3_ways_to_resolve_a_conflict HOW TO STOP A BULLY VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oKjW1OIjuw Follow me on Instagram: @thehealthclassesyoumissed 2021-12-2224 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOLIn this episode I take you through the long term and short term effects of alcohol. We talk about binge drinking, hangovers and what happens when you mix alcohol with other drugs. The main take away message from this episode is to DRINK RESPONSIBLY and know that you can say no. Warning: There is mention of mental health conditions and suicide in this episode. For free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs, call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015. For 24/7 crisis support regarding substance abuse, misuse or addiction, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. ...2021-12-1632 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | PREGNANCY FEAT. SHAEThis episode is a little bit different! The first half I take you through some pregnancy facts; how it occurs, how you know if you're pregnant and what happens in each trimester. We then bring in special guest Shae (and Frankie) to talk about her pregnancy journey and give us a bit of insight into what it's like to be pregnant, especially when things don't go to plan. Enjoy! Instagram: @thehealthclassesyoumissed 2021-12-101h 10

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & MENTAL HEALTHThis episode covers the types of physical activity (PA), how PA affects your brain, how PA affects your mental health in general AND how it affects specific mental health conditions. I also discuss how much PA you should partake in and how to start or sustain a good PA routine! Follow me on Instagram @thehealthclassesyoumissed 2021-11-1337 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | EMOTIONAL LITERACYThis episode covers the importance of understanding and being able to regulate our emotions, how to increase compassion and empathy for others and how to increase our self-awareness. Follow me on Instagram @thehealthclassesyoumissed *Disclaimer: When talking about being ‘normal within society’ I am relating to the societal expectations and cultural norms that determine how a normal functioning member of society is expected to act. For example, we are expected to pay for the things we want or to follow road rules. 2021-10-1433 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | COCAINEIn this episode we talk about cocaine and party culture. I’ll discuss the effects on the body, defining addiction and tips on how to help your mates. For more, follow me on instagram @thehealthclassesyoumissed 2021-09-2032 min

The Health Classes You MissedTHCYM | CANNABISFirst episode of this drug education chapter! We cover all things cannabis; what it is, what it does and what to do if you need help. For more, follow me on Instagram @thehealthclassesyoumissed 2021-09-1325 min

The Health Classes You MissedHELLO FROM ME - INTRO EPHello! A quick intro episode to say hi from me and introduce you to what this podcast is all about! Follow me on Instagram @thehealthclassesyoumissed 2021-09-0606 min