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Let's Talk, Period.

Let’s Talk, Period. is the podcast for people want real talk, raw stories and reputable information, where we smash taboos and break down stigmas when it comes to your health and wellbeing! Hosted by Isabella Gosling, she dives into all things periods, reproductive health, sexual health, wellness and chats with thought leaders within the health space. The vision behind Let’s Talk, Period. is to empower the LTP community to take action and make informed decisions when it comes to all aspects of your health, whether you are managing a chronic health condition or not and use tools learned from the show to improve your quality of life, so you're not just surviving, but thriving!

Hey gorgeous and welcome back for another solo episode of LTP!

In today's solo episode I am sharing all about the management of PCOS. I chat on nutrition, exercise, mental health, reducing stress, medication, body image, hair management and more. September is PCOS Awareness Month so all throughout September I'll be sharing PCOS content to assist you in managing the condition, and feel more confident and supported!

Previous Let's Talk, Period. Episodes mentioned throughout the episode

Let's Talk PCOS and Exercise
Let's Talk with Dr Tamara Hunter | CREI Specialist | PCOS Diagnosis, Management & Treatment
Let's Talk PCOS Myths & Misconceptions
Let's Talk Infertility
Let's Talk PCOS

Resources

Butterfly Foundation
Lifeline
Headspace
The Black Dog
Beyond Blue

For References from today's episode, head to the show notes on the LTP website here.

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show, leave a rating, and a comment on the episode.

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Hey beautiful, hope you enjoy this episode of Let's Talk, Period.

Today's episode is with Dr Jessica Theron. Jessica is a GP registrar and a passionate advocate for people with chronic pelvic pain. She completed two years of working in Obstetrtics & Gynaecology and a post-graduate diploma in Obstetrics & Medical Gynaecology before moving to general practice.

She's also the founder of the Ella app, an educational 6-week pain programme for people with chronic pelvic pain. The Ella App is based on published research and teaches people how to address pain system hypersensitivity and nervous system dysregulation which are important drivers of chronic pelvic pain. They're currently doing their beta trial in Australia and New Zealand which you can find out more on here.

She's also created a community on social media for holistic, evidenced based information about chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis and you can find her @the.pelvichealth.doc on both TikTok and instagram.

We chat on:

What led Jessica to have a special interest in helping people with chronic pelvic pain
The role of pre-hab when it comes to having surgery for pelvic pain
Pain system hypersensitivity and nervous system dysregulation and how they drive chronic pelvic pain
Passive and Active treatments to improve quality of life
How and why the Ella Health app was developed
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Dr Jessica Theron. If you want more from Jessica or the Ella app you can follow her on instagram or tik tok @the.pelvichealth.doc or @ellahealth.co

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

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Hey gorgeous and welcome back for another solo episode of LTP!

In today's solo episode I am sharing all about the role of moving your body or exercising when it comes to managing PCOS. September is PCOS Awareness Month so all throughout September I'll be sharing PCOS content to assist you in managing the condition, and feel more confident and supported!

If you are in need of support and assistance with body image or eating disorders, please contact The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 ED HOPE or 1800 33 4673.

References

De Nys, L., Anderson, K., Ofosu, E.F., Ryde, G.C., Connelly, J. & Whittaker, A.C. (2022). The effects of physical activity on cortisol and sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 143, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2022.105843
Jiby Jolly, B., MaheshKumar, K., Radha, V., Karthikeyan, R., Puttaswamy, N., Koshy, T., Maruthy, K.N. & Padmavathi, R. (2023). Stress and polycystic ovarian syndrome - A case control study among Indian women. Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 22, 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cegh.2023.101326
Jurczewska, J., Ostrowska, J., Chelchowska, M., Panczyk, M., Rudnicka, E., Kucharski, M., Smolarczyk, R. & Szostak-Wegierek, D. (2023). Physical activity, rather than diet, is lined to lower insulin resistance in PCOS women: A case-control study. Nutrients, 15(9), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15092111
Lin, Y., Fan, R., Hao, Z., Li, J., Yang, X., Zhang, Y. & Xia, Y. (2022). The association between physical activity and insulin level under different levels of lipid indices and serum uric acid. Frontiers in Physiology, 13, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2022.809669
Sabag, A., Patten, R.K., Moreno-Asso, A., Colombo, G.E., Daguce Bouzo, X., Moran, L.J., Harrison, C., Maryam, K., Mousa, A., Tay, C.T., Lindén Hirschber, A., Redman, L.M. & Teede, H.J. (2024). Exercise in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: A position statement from Exercise and Sports Science Australia. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 27(10), 668-677. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2024.05.015

Resources

Let's Talk with Courtenay Polock | Accredited Exercise Physiologist

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show, leave a rating, and a comment on the episode.

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Hey LTP fam, welcome back or welcome if you're new here!

In today's solo episode I'm talking all about being kind to your mind when you're living with PCOS, endometriosis or adenomyosis. I chat on your beliefs, values and priorities, acceptance, as well as your challenges and what you're doing well, in addition to self care and self love! September is PCOS Awareness Month so all throughout September I'll be sharing PCOS content to assist you in managing the condition, and feel more confident and supported!

If you are in need of crisis mental health support, please contact lifeline on 13 11 14 or head to their website Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention or head to Beyond Blue for 24/7 support.

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show, leave a rating, and a comment on the episode.

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Hey beautiful I'm so excited to have you here for another ep of LTP!

I am a leading IVF doctor and fertility specialist at Monash IVF in Perth and owner of WOOM. My subspecialty training is in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and my vision is to offer women the best of both worlds: evidence-based medicine and holistic lifestyle support

Today's episode is with Dr Tamara Hunter. Dr Tamara is a leading IVF doctor and fertility specialist at Monash IVF in Perth, and the owner of WOOM. She is a gynaecologist, with a subspeciality in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Her vision is to offer women the best of both worlds; evidence-based medicine and holistic lifestyle support.

We chat on:

Dr Tamara's career in health from exercise physiology, to working as a CREI Specialist and what led her down this path
How PCOS is diagnosed and what is the Rotterdam criteria?
How can PCOS be managed?
What is the role of glycaemic control medications such as metformin in PCOS?
What options people living with PCOS have when it comes to fertility and conceiving
How can people with PCOS optimise their cycle and the importance of having a regular cycle?
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Dr Tamara Hunter. If you want more from Dr Tamara, you can follow her on instagram @drtamara.hunter or via her website www.drtamarahunter.com.au

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau or tiktok @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Don't forget to check out our resource section with content to help you living with a chronic illness. Find out more here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

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Hey LTP fam, welcome back or welcome if you're new here!

In today's solo episode I'm talking all about FIVE common myths or misconceptions when it comes to PCOS. September is PCOS Awareness Month so all throughout September I'll be sharing PCOS content to assist you in managing the condition, and feel more confident and supported!

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show, leave a rating, and a comment on the episode.

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Hey gorgeous soul and welcome back for another ep of LTP!

Today's episode is with Courtenay Polock. Courtney is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and founder of HER Exercise Physiology. She has a huge passion for women’s health, kicking off her career as a personal trainer helping women navigate training in the gym. She transitioned into Exercise Physiology after realising how many women’s health conditions were holding her clients back from achieving their health and fitness goals. She love all things women’s health but has an exceptional love for pelvic health care, focusing on all things pelvic floor helping women navigate chronic pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction and health conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS and infertility.

We chat on:

Her career journey from wanting to be a lawyer to becoming an exercise physiologist
Why she's so passionate about working within the pelvic health space
The difference between physiotherapy and exercise physiology
How exercise physiology can help people living with pelvic pain
What we can implement from today to assist us with our pelvic health
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Courtenay Polock. If you want more from Courtenay, you can follow her on instagram @her.exercise.physiology or find out more about working with her at www.herexercisephysiology.com.au

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

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Hey LTP fam, it's so good to be back in your ears!

In today's solo episode I share the similarities and differences of endometriosis, adenomyosis and PCOS. I chat on how they're all diagnosed, what their symptoms are and how they can be managed.

Episode I mentioned today:

Let's Talk Infertility - episode all about endo, adeno and pcos and the impacts it can have on fertility

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show, leave a rating, and a comment on the episode.

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Hey beautiful, welcome back to another episode of Let's Talk, Period.

Today's episode is with Krystal Lippold. Krystal was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis, after a suspected appendix rupture. She's since undergone seven excision surgeries and has also been diagnosed with adenomyosis and interstitial cystitis. Krystal had her daughter Amelia, via an emergency cesarean three years ago, and has since had a full hysterectomy at the age of 30. Despite her health struggles, Krystal is passionate about making a difference. Since working for herself for a number of years, creating gorgeous candles, Krystal has recently re-launched her business to The Endo Essentials, a curated range of essentials for endo warriors, aiming to bring awareness and change around endometriosis.

We chat on:

Krystal's journey to diagnosis and experiences living with endometriosis and adenomyosis
How interstitial cystitis affects Krystal
The decision to have a hysterectomy for adenomyosis at 30
Why Krystal left her full time role, and started her business The Mini Collection
Her passion for raising awareness and supporting the endo community
How she knew it was time to re-launch as The Endo Essentials
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Krystal Lippold. If you want more from Krystal, you can follow her on instagram @theendoessentials or shop the entire range at www.theendoessentials.com

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

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Happy Monday gorgeous LTP listener!

In today's solo episode I share the five most common myths or misconceptions about adenomyosis. I go into the differences between endo and adeno, how 'rare' adenomyosis actually is, if teens are too young to have adeno, the only cure for adenomyosis, and fertility.

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show, leave a rating, and a comment on the episode.

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Hey beautiful, welcome back to another episode of Let's Talk, Period.

Today's episode is with Kate Newbury, founder of My Mimi. Kate has spent over a decade creating unforgettable moments in the events industry. From planning jaw-dropping parties to curating unforgettable weddings, she's done it all! But life’s biggest adventure yet? Being a wife and the mum of two energetic boys who keep her on her toes. She's recently embarked on a new journey, founding My Mimi, with a mission to empower women with knowledge and alternatives in period health. My mimi is a convenient, sustainable, game changing menstrual disc that aims to give women the confidence to feel comfortable and supported during their period.

We chat on:

Kate’s relationship with her body postpartum
Why she’s prioritising speaking about periods with her children
What led her to start My Mimi
What a menstrual disc is and how it differs to a menstrual cup
The benefits of using a menstrual disc
Plus so much more!

Kate has very kindly given listeners of Let's Talk, Period. a 10% discount for My Mimi products. Use code LETSTALKPERIOD at checkout for 10% off. You can shop here.

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Kate Newbury. If you want more from Kate and My Mimi, you can follow her on instagram @mymimi.com.au or shop the range at mymimi.com.au

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

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Hey you and welcome back to another episode of Let's Talk, Period.

Today's solo episode I'm giving you my top tips for advocating for yourself at appointments! Let's be honest, when it comes to going to see new health professionals, it can be a bit overwhelming and you can enter that flight, fight or freeze mentality and not getting the results you want out of an appointment! Fear not -- I've got you covered so you'll be advocating for yourself like a pro!

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

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Hey beautiful, hope you enjoy this episode of Let's Talk, Period.

Today's episode is with Maddy Bento. Maddy is a degree qualified nutritionist, and holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutritional Medicine. She has been practicing for six years and works in the body image and intuitive eating space. She is passionate about women's health, mental health and healthy relationships with body and food. She not only has lived experience in this space, but clinical practice as well, holding space and supporting women with their health - but without the strict rules, obsession and overwhelm. Maddy works primarily with women with their hormonal health, relationship with body and self and getting their energy and vitality back!

We chat on:

Her experiences and journey with PCOS
What she wishes she knew when she was diagnosed
Why Maddy is grateful for her PCOS
Maddy's role as a nutritionist and how she helps women
The different types of PCOS and how we can support our bodies
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Maddy Bento! If you want more from Maddy, you can follow her on instagram @maddybento.

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

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Hey gorgeous! I hope you're having a pain free day and are ready for a brand new episode of Let's Talk, Period!

Today's solo episode is all about my own personal endo and adeno story and journey to diagnosis. I chat on the lengthy process of getting answers as to what was happening for me, the struggles I faced living with these conditions, what the next step in my journey is, and my advice to anyone in a similar position currently.

My Endo + Adeno Story (2022)

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

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Hey gorgeous listener and welcome to another episode of Let's Talk, Period.

Today's episode is with Ella Collings. Ella is 24 years old and was diagnosed with stage four endometriosis four years ago. She’s since undergone two cycles of egg freezing. Ella is a nurse and is passionate about advocating about endometriosis and sharing her journey with others to help them feel less alone and as such as grown a huge community on tik tok and instagram. In an effort to raise more funds and awareness for endometriosis, Ella organised Walk for Endometriosis, a fundraiser and walk on the Gold Coast which takes place in March each year.

We chat on:

Her journey to diagnosis with stage four endometriosis
Experiencing an ovarian torsion and needing emergency surgery
The importance of trusting your gut and intuition
Undergoing fertility treatment and egg freezing at 21 years old
How sharing her experiences on tik tok and instagram cultivated a community helped Ella feel less alone
Ella starting Walk for Endo and the impact its had
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Ella Collings. If you want even more from Ella, you can follow her on instagram @ellacollings or tik tok @ella.collings

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

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Hey you and welcome back to another episode of Let's Talk, Period.

Today's solo episode is all about working with a chronic illness. I share my top tips and strategies for working with a chronic illness, as well as some suggestions for employers for those who are living with a chronic illness.

Resources mentioned

Safework Australia - Supporting Workers with Endometriosis
Fair Work Australia

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

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Hey gorgeous listener and welcome to another episode of Let's Talk, Period.

Today's episode is with Amelia Mardon! Millie is a final-year PhD candidate at the University of South Australia. Her research focuses on investigating the role of pain science education and self-management strategies for females with persistent pelvic pain. Prior to undertaking her PhD, Millie completed a Bachelor of Medical Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Research (Honours). She has publications in field-leading journals including JAMA, BJOG, and The Journal of Pain. Through her research, she hopes to better the knowledge of those with persistent pelvic pain about their pain and thus improve pain management outcomes.

We chat on:

Her own personal connection and experience living with endometriosis
What led her to pursue a career in research and specifically pelvic pain research
The process of doing research into endometriosis
How long it takes for research to come into clinical practice
The implications of guidelines and gaps in practice
Some of the latest findings around endometriosis and pelvic pain
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Amelia Mardon. If you want even more from Millie, you can follow her on instagram @pelvicpain_researcher.

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

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Welcome back or welcome (if you're new here) to today's episode of Let's Talk, Period.

Today's solo episode is all about the cost of living with chronic illnesses such as endo, adeno and PCOS. I share about the estimated costs in Australia and Individually, as well as my top tips to try and save money where you can!

Studies mentioned;

Enrst & Young (2019). The cost of endometriosis in Australia.
Armour, M., Lawson, K., Wood, A., Smith, C.A. & Abbott, J. (2019). The cost of illness and economic burden of endometriosis and pelvic pain in Australia: A national online survey. PLoS One, 14(10). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0223316
Teede, H., Thien, T., Laven, J., Dokras, A., MOran, L., Piltonen, T., Costello, M., Boivin, J., Redman, L., Boyle, J., Norman, R., Mousa, A. & Joham, A.(2023). International evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome 2023. https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/3379521/Evidence-Based-Guidelines-2023.pdf

Services mentioned;

Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics
Better Access Initiative (10 individual + 10 group psychology sessions )
Team Care Arrangement, Chronic Disease Management + GP Management
Health Care Card

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

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Welcome back or welcome (if you're new here) to a brand new season of Let's Talk, Period. it is so great to have you here.

Today's episode is with Courtney Bozinovski. Courtney is a Naturopath, Endo and PCOS warrior, who holds a Bachelor of Health Science: Naturopathy. She is passionate about health education and helping people take back their health. She is interested in hormone, reproductive, gut and mental health, which all play into each other and issues which those with reproductive issues may also be facing. Courtney consults online, across australia with her own business, CB Naturopathy.

We chat on:

Her own personal story living with endometriosis and PCOS
How navigating the healthcare system has influenced her as a clinician
What an initial consult looks like for someone with endo, adeno or PCOS
Endometriosis and histamine: what is the link and how does it impact those with endo?
How we can reduce our histamine exposure
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Naturopath, Courtney Bozinovski. If you want even more from Courtney, you can follow her on instagram @c.bnaturopathy.

Also a special thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Self Cared. You can shop their entire range, including their Lotties Heat Pouch Pants via their website here.

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

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Hey you! Hope you're ready for a brand new ep of LTP!

Today's episode is with Kellie Johnson, founder of Kosi! After years of pain and unanswered symptoms, Kellie was diagnosed with stage four endometriosis. She has since suffered with infertility and pregnancy loss as a result. Deciding to not let her condition define her, she developed a new heat pack to target period pain more effectively, called Kosi.

We chat on:

Her scary journey with endometriosis, from symptoms to diagnosis and dealing with the recurrence of her endo
Kellie's experiences with navigating infertility, IVF and pregnancy loss
Her advice and wisdom for those going through a pregnancy loss or infertility
What led her to create Kosi, and the process from idea to having it ready for the endo community to use!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Kellie Johnson! If you want even more from Kellie and Kosi, you can follow Kosi on instagram @kosi_au. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

In today's episode is all about what holistic care is and why it's important for when we're living with endo, adeno and PCOS! I talk on how you can make your care holistic, figuring out your values, goals and priorities, as well as who in the multidisciplinary care team can help!

As mentioned at the top of the episode, my very first group program, Thrive with Endo, Adeno + PCOS is kicking off next Monday 31 July! There are just three spots left! If you want to start living your best life, learn about mindset, pain management, nourishing and moving your body, advocating for yourself and support, you can join here! It's just $50 for the 6-week program and it includes workbooks, live calls, and our group chat as well! For more info, you can DM on Instagram here or book in a Connection Call here.

If you want to keep updated with all things podcast related you can follow on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau and if you're interested in endo, adeno + pcos support, you can follow me on instagram @isabellagosling_. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

Hey you! Hope you're ready for a brand new ep of LTP!

Today's episode is with Dr Cecilia Kitic. Cecilia holds a PhD in exercise physiology and immunonutrition. Dr Kitic has published over 80 research papers exploring inflammation and oxidative stress, nutrition, immunology, the endocrine system and the gut. Cecilia has a background as an academic, lecturer and researcher, and she applies this expertise in clinical practice with her multidisciplinary team at The IVF Project to enhance reproductive health and fertility. Dr Kitic is also the Director of Fertile Gut, delivering science backed formulations to optimise the gut microbiome. In combination with clinical practice, Cecilia has presented at numerous National and International conferences, and is co-author of the book Create a Fertile Gut, A Science Backed Approach to Nurture Your Microbiome for Optimal Fertility, IVF and Pregnancy Success. Having struggled with infertility and severe endometriosis, Cecilia is passionate about supporting others to enhance their health + wellbeing.

We chat on:

Cecilia's own personal experience with endometriosis and infertility
What the research is telling us about exercise and nutrition with regards to endometriosis
The importance of multidisciplinary care in the management of endometriosis
What the role of the microbiome is, with regards to our pelvic health, and how we can support it
All about The IVF Project and Fertile Gut, and what impact they've been able to create for people living with chronic illness
Plus so much more!

Dr Cecilia also mentioned a few resources throughout the episode, you can access them here:

Create a Fertile Gut
Fertile Gut Recipes

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Dr Cecilia Kitic! If you want even more from Dr Cecilia, you can follow her on instagram @theivfproject and @fertilegut. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

As mentioned at the top of the episode, I have one space available for 1:1 mentoring! If you're feeling overwhelmed, need extra support and are feeling isolated and alone, this is a great option to chat, create an individual plan and strategies to have you confidently managing your chronic illness, as well as feeling supported and empowered too! For more info, you can send me a DM on Instagram here or book in a Connection Call here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

In today's episode I share my top tips for travelling when you're living with a chronic illness, from sorting out your meds to navigating bathrooms and food, I've got you covered!

As mentioned at the top of the episode, I have one space available for 1:1 mentoring! If you're feeling overwhelmed, need extra support and are feeling isolated and alone, this is a great option to chat, create an individual plan and strategies to have you confidently managing your chronic illness, as well as feeling supported and empowered too! For more info, you can send me a DM on Instagram here or book in a Connection Call here.

Also if you're a Brisbane based listener, you can get your ticket to our Pelvic Health Workshop, right here! Held at the beautiful Pear Exercise Physiology & Physiotherapy studio, hear from experts in the pelvic health space, followed by a 30 minute, gentle mat based pilates class. This is the perfect opportunity to come together to learn practical strategies and information about pelvic health, enjoy some slow movement and connect with others who are living with endo, adeno or PCOS.

If you want to keep updated with all things podcast related you can follow on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau and if you're interested in endo, adeno + pcos support, you can follow me on instagram @isabellagosling_. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

Happy Wednesday lovely LTP listener!

Today's episode is with Chelsey Jean. Chelsey is a leader in the health and wellness community with a focus in lymphatic health. She is a Naturopath and Sports Therapist by trade and is the owner and founder of Chelsey Jean Lymphatics which offers Lymphatic Health Clinics around Brisbane (with big plans to expand this year), as well as lymphatic products that Chelsey has formulated herself.

We chat on:

Chelsey's journey into women's health and the lymphatic space
What the lymphatic system is and the important role it plays
The benefits of including the lymph system in your self care routine
Chelsey's personal experience with fibroids and undergoing a hysterectomy
How to nurture your lymphatic system post pelvic surgery to assist recovery
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Chelsey Jean! If you want more from Chelsey, you can follow her on instagram @chelsey_jean_lymphatics. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

As mentioned at the top of the episode, I have two spaces available for 1:1 mentoring! If you're feeling overwhelmed, need extra support and are feeling isolated and alone, this is a great option to chat, create an individual plan and strategies to have you confidently managing your chronic illness, as well as feeling supported and empowered too! For more info, you can send me a DM on Instagram here or book in a Connection Call here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

Did you know that April 23 - 29 is Infertility Awareness Week? Infertility affects people living with endo, adeno or PCOS at a higher rate than those without.

In today's episode I discuss what infertility is, and how endometriosis, adenomyosis and PCOS impact on fertility, based on current research around what is known. I also step through the process that your doctor or specialist may take you on if you have been trying to conceive for over 12 months.

Research mentioned:
Cunha, A. & Povoa, A.M. (2021). Infertility management in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a review. Porto Biomedical Journal, 6(1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1097%2Fj.pbj.0000000000000116

Szubert, M. et al. (2021). Adenomyosis and Infertility—Review of Medical and Surgical Approaches. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(3) 1 - 12. https://doi.org/10.3390%2Fijerph18031235

Tanbo, T. & Fedorcsak, P. (2016). Endometriosis-associated infertility: aspects of pathophysiological mechanisms and treatment options. Ataca Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 96(6), 659-667. https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aogs.13082

As mentioned at the top of the episode, I have two spaces available for 1:1 mentoring! If you're feeling overwhelmed, need extra support and are feeling isolated and alone, this is a great option to chat, create an individual plan and strategies to have you confidently managing your chronic illness, as well as feeling supported and empowered too! For more info, you can send me a DM on Instagram here or book in a Connection Call here.

If you want to keep updated with all things podcast related you can follow on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau and if you're interested in endo, adeno + pcos support, you can follow me on instagram @isabellagosling_. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

Hey you gorgeous soul!

Today's episode is with Ebony Kriedemann! Ebony is a Provisional Counsellor, and Psychotherapist and is currently doing further study in the area of Sexology, which she's due to complete at the end of this year. Ebony is warm, gentle and intuitive when working with her clients, she is person led, relaxed and loves to use humour. She also lives with endometriosis, and has first hand experience living with a chronic illness and the challenges that come along with this. Ebony loves working in the women's and sexual health space, diving into relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, depression and chronic pain too!

We chat on:

Ebony's journey to diagnosis with endometriosis, experience living with endo and how she's managing now
The multitude of feelings that come with undergoing surgery
Why Ebony became a Counsellor and her passion for chronic pain, mental health and relationships when it comes to chronic illness
How counselling can help people who are living with endo, adeno or pcos
Practical strategies we can implement today to assist with our mental health
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Ebony Kriedemann! If you want more from Ebony, you can follow her on instagram @duke.therapy or book an appointment with her at Freedom Co. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

As mentioned at the top of the episode, I have two spaces available for 1:1 mentoring! If you're feeling overwhelmed, need extra support and are feeling isolated and alone, this is a great option to chat, create an individual plan and strategies to have you confidently managing your chronic illness, as well as feeling supported and empowered too! For more info, you can send me a DM on Instagram here or book in a Connection Call here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

Happy Monday LTP and I hope you're having a beautiful start to your week!

April is Adenomyosis Awareness Month! Today's episode is about adenomyosis, the symptoms, how it's diagnosed, the management options and three myths about adeno too!

If you want to keep updated with all things podcast related you can follow on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau and if you're interested in endo, adeno + pcos support, you can follow me on instagram @isabellagosling_. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

I'm so excited to have you here for another ep of LTP!

Today's episode is with Kat Stanley. Kat is the Director of Endo Help Foundation. She has been working in the pelvic pain space for four years and has a personal mission to empower and change the lives of those living with pelvic pain. She has an unwavering passion to change the pelvic pain space, and to break the stigma and silence around menstruation, pelvic pain and women’s health.

We chat on:

Her lengthy journey to diagnosis with both endometriosis and adenomyosis
The relief and grief that comes with receiving a diagnosis
Kat's advice for self-preservation with endo, adeno and infertility.
All about The Endo Help Foundation, and the change it has been able to create for people with Endo
How LTP listeners can help support The Endo Help Foundation
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Kat Stanley! If you want more from Kat and The Endo Help Foundation, you can follow them on instagram @endohelpfoundation. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

Happy Monday LTP and I hope you're having a beautiful start to your week!

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month! Today's episode is a deep dive into myths around endometriosis. I cover SIX of the most common myths surrounding endometriosis.

If you want to keep updated with all things podcast related you can follow on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau and if you're interested in endo, adeno + pcos support, you can follow me on instagram @isabellagosling_. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

Hey gorgeous soul and happy Wednesday, I'm so excited to have you back for another LTP ep!

Today's episode is with Rebecca Malon. Bec is a registered Osteopath and a qualified Clinical Nutritionist with a clinical interest in women’s health. Rebecca has worked in Brisbane for over a decade and has recently moved to the Sunshine Coast with her young family. Bec is passionate about womxn's health and endo care. Her clinical interests include pelvic health, pelvic floor dysfunction, persistent pelvic pain, endometriosis, pregnancy, birth preparation, postpartum, breastfeeding support and fertility support. Rebecca is one of very few Osteopaths who have completed further training in internal pelvic floor assessment and treatment. Bec also has a personal experience with endometriosis and fertility that has really driven her to create change and see better outcomes for patients.

We chat on:

What led her to become an Osteopath and a Clinical Nutritionist in the pelvic health space
Her own personal experience with endometriosis and infertility
What an Osteopath is and the differences between an Osteo and a Physio
How Osteopathy can help manage endometriosis
The role of nutrition in managing inflammation
All about her new 12 week program The Nourished Pelvis
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Rebecca Malon! If you want more from Bec, you can follow her on instagram @rebeccamalon_ or @freyahealth_. You can also find out more about Bec's program The Nourished Pelvis here. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

Happy Wednesday and welcome back (or hello if you're new) for another ep of LTP!

Today's episode is with Sammi Walters. Sammi, 32, is a National Assistant in the property industry, wifey and Mama to her beautiful IVF baby London and angel baby Daisy. She was diagnosed with PCOS and Endometriosis in 2018 after a sixteen year battle to diagnosis. Since then she's been given further diagnosis' of Infertility, Adenomyosis (preliminary diagnosis) and Pelvic Congestion Syndrome. Alongside her specialist, she takes a multidisciplinary approach to her treatment. From dietetics and pelvic floor physiotherapy, to birth control, pelvic floor botox and acupuncture.

We chat on:

Her tumultuous journey that was getting an endometriosis and pcos diagnosis
How she navigated the conversation about infertility and the loss associated with this
Doing IVF and the challenges that arise
The anxiety she felt throughout her pregnancy with her first daughter
Her experience with pregnancy loss, postpartum anxiety and depression
Sammi's advice for those who are going through an embryo or pregnancy loss
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Sammi Walters! If you want more from Sammi, you can follow her on instagram @endowarriorttc. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Time is also running out to get your ticket for Melbourne's Let's Lunch for Endo! Today is the last day to get your ticket and it's a perfect opportunity to come together to raise awareness for endometriosis and raise funds for The PPEP Talk! For more details and to get your ticket head here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

Happy Monday LTP and I hope you're having a beautiful start to your week!

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month! Today's episode is a deep dive into waht endometriosis is, the symptoms that are associated with it, how endo is diagnosed, as well as how to manage endometriosis.

Links / References mentioned:

Elsevier (2022). Endometriosis. https://point-of-
care.elsevierperformancemanager.com/patienteducation/content?languageId=68f6dd2c-94a8-4c29-9217-377f9a74c24a&searchType=di&language=english&virtualname=stah
Jean Hailes (2019). How you can support women with endometriosis. https://assets.jeanhailes.org.au/Fact_sheets/Supporting_women_with_endometriosis.pdf?_ga=2.60042222.2127843503.1668639176-453459573.1668639176
Keeler, E., Fantasia, H.C., Morse, B.L. (2020). Interventions and practice implications for the management of endometriosis. Nursing for Women's Health, 24(6), 460 - 467. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nwh.2020.09.01
Martire, F.G. et al. (2020). Adolescence and endometriosis: symptoms, ultrasound, signs and early diagnosis. American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 114(5), 1049 - 1057. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.06.012
Sekin, T. (2020). Shoulder pain after endometriosis surgery. https://drseckin.com/shoulder-pain-after-endometriosis-surgery/
Weyl, A., Illac, C., Delchier, M.C., Suc, B., Cuellar, E. & Chantalat, E. (2021). Splenic lesion mimicking breast metastasis: the first description of splenic parenchymal endometriosis. Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders, 13(1), 69-73. https://doi.org/10.1177/2284026520960846
World Endometriosis Society (2022). Endometriosis. https://endometriosis.ca/endometriosis/

Time is also running out to get your ticket for Let's Lunch for Endo! Melbourne's event is happening Saturday 25 March and is a perfect opportunity to come together to raise awareness for endometriosis and raise funds for The PPEP Talk! For more details and to get your ticket head here.

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

Happy Monday beautiful souls and welcome back (or hi if you're new) for another ep of LTP!

Did you know February was Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month? Today's episode is a rundown on Ovarian Cancer, as well as the increased risk people with endometriosis and PCOS have with developing the cancer. I chat on the symptoms to look out for and what to do if you have them. I also mention the incredible work that Ovarian Cancer Australia do!

Links / References mentioned:

Brilhante, A.V.M. et al. (2017). Endometriosis and ovarian cancer: an integrative review (endometriosis and ovarian cancer). Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 18(1), 11-16. https://dx.doi.org/10.22034%2FAPJCP.2017.18.1.11
Harris, H.R. & Terry, K.L. (2016). Polycystic ovary syndrome and risk of endometrial, ovarian, and breast cancer: a systematic review. Fertility Research and Practice, 2(14), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40738-016-0029-2
Ovarian Cancer Australia. (2022). Signs and Symptoms. https://www.ovariancancer.net.au/page/134/signs-and-symptoms
Ovarian Cancer Australia - Donate
- https://www.ovariancancer.net.au/donations

Time is also running out to get your ticket for Let's Lunch for Endo! Events are happening in Brisbane and Melbourne, and are a perfect opportunity to come together to raise awareness for endometriosis and raise funds for The PPEP Talk! For more details and to get your ticket head here.

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

Hey beautiful LTP fam and welcome back for Season 5 of LTP!

We're kicking off the season with Stef Valakas. Stefanie is APD is an expert fertility dietitian & nutritionist and founder of The Dietologist. Stefanie and her virtual practice are dedicated to excellence in nutrition for reproductive health concerns, fertility & pregnancy. Her passion for nutrition in this space has truly grown from her experience helping her clients online from around the world and also through her own personal experiences of navigating a diagnosis of endometriosis. Stefanie has been recognised for her contributions in the fertility nutrition arena as a finalist for the Dietitian of the Year Awards for 2020-21.

We chat on:

Her complicated and lengthy journey to being diagnosed with endo
Why Stef wanted to become a dietitian and how she started working in the fertility and endometriosis space
How a dietitian can help those living with endometriosis
What role diet can play when it comes to managing endometriosis
Embracing your individual experience with endo
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Stefanie Valakas! If you want more from Stef you can follow her on instagram @endo.dietitian or @thedietologist If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Time is also running out to get your ticket for Let's Lunch for Endo! Events are happening in Brisbane and Melbourne, and are a perfect opportunity to come together to raise awareness for endometriosis and raise funds for The PPEP Talk! For more details and to get your ticket head here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Happy Monday beautiful souls and welcome back (or hi if you're new) for another ep of LTP!

Today's solo episode is all about questions to ask your specialist before your laparoscopy! Seeing a new specialist for the first time can be daunting and overwhelming, or if you’ve been seeing them for a while and they suggest it could be time for surgery it can bring up those same feelings! I’ve got you covered with six questions to ask them before you have a laparoscopy. Make sure you write them down in a notebook or on your phone so you have them with you in your appointment — this will avoid you having that mind blank that comes when they say “any questions?”.

As mentioned at the top of the episode the Chronically Ill Christmas Gift Exchange is back again for 2022! Like Secret Santa, you're given a person to buy a $15-$20 gift for and then you send it to them, and you receive one yourself too! The questionnaire is now live, and you can submit your profile to then be matched with someone and spread the Christmas cheer. Fill it in here.

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hey gorgeous LTP fam and welcome back for another solo ep!

Today's solo episode is all about supporting someone living with a chronic illness! Whether it's endo, adeno or PCOS, this ep shares five practical tips for loved ones who are supporting someone who is chronically ill.

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hellloooo beautiful LTP fam and welcome back another ep!

Today's episode is with Aleksija Mirkovic, or you may know her as dark-pop artist LEX. Born into a family from war-torn Serbia, music quickly became LEX’s escape and a way to express her emotions. Finding her feet in the Australian music scene, LEX has already been able to accomplish radio play, as well as collaborations with some of the best in the country. LEX lives with endometriosis and was only officially diagnosed at 22, after suffering for eight years. LEX has had to shift her focus between music and her health, just to try to get her chronic illness under control. She’s always been someone to just sweep any of her struggles under the rug and pretend to the world that everything is fine, but she now feels like her purpose in life is so much more than just her music, and wants to spread awareness for this chronic illness that so many suffer with.

We chat on:

The importance of listening to your body
Her endo journey from first experiencing symptoms to finally getting diagnosed
The expensive nature of living with endo
What endo has given her and the most challenging parts
How LEX's chronic illness has influenced her music and work as an artist
What she wants to see change in the pelvic health space
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Aleksija Mirkovic aka LEX! If you want more from LEX, you can follow her on instagram @iamlexmusic or you can listen to her music on Spotify here. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Don't forget that I'm hosting a PCOS Masterclass for PCOS Awareness Month! We'll delve into all things PCOS, myths about PCOS, managing and regulating your cycle and supporting someone with PCOS, plus a Q+A at the end! Tickets are $10 and you can get yours here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hey gorgeous LTP fam and welcome back for another solo ep!

Today's solo episode is all about PCOS! With it being PCOS awareness month currently, I would it would be a great opportunity to share all about the condition, how it's diagnosed, the symptoms and how to manage it!

If you want to know more about PCOS, you can join the Master your PCOS Masterclass on Wednesday 28 September at 7pm AEST! Tickets are $10 and you can get yours here

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hellloooo beautiful LTP fam and welcome back for the first guest ep back since our hiatus!

Today's episode is with Georgia Seymour-Smith, endo warrior, pleasure activist and founder of Meet Rosie!

We chat on:

The lack of pleasure focused conversations in sex ed growing up and even now
Georgia's experience being diagnosed with endometriosis and the abnormal symptoms she had
The most challenging part of living with endo
All about Meet Rosie and how she launched in Feb of this year
What's coming up next for Georgia and Meet Rosie
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Georgia Seymour-Smith! If you want more from Georgia and Meet Rosie, you can follow her on instagram @meetrosieofficial. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Happy Monday gorgeous people and welcome to a brand new LTP ep! I'm back after what feels like FOREVER and I'm so excited!!

Today's solo episode is a general chit chat catch up about what I've been up to, where I've been and how I'm feeling, as well as what I'm planning for the rest of the year for LTP!

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

LTP fam welcome back for another ep! Did you know that 24 - 30 April is National Infertility Awareness Week? NIAW is an important week to raise awareness and spark conversations around infertility.

Today's episode is with Nicole Russell! Nicole is an experienced lawyer and endometriosis sufferer with a passion for surrogacy, which arose out of her own fertility challenges. In 2016, Nicole and her husband experienced the surrogacy process first-hand when Nicole’s best friend offered to be their surrogate in an attempt for them to have a child. Through the wonderful kindness of their friend, they now have a beautiful daughter. Nicole has channeled her own personal experience into a professional passion to assist others.

We chat on:

Nicole's journey to diagnosis with endometriosis
The impact of fertility treatments and hormonal therapies had on her
Navigating embryo loss, and people who don't see it as that
Her surrogacy story and how she came to have her daughter
The process for surrogacy and the laws in Australia
Plus so much more!

Throughout the ep Nicole mentioned a facebook groups! Here is that links

Australian Surrogacy Community

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Amy Atkins! If you want more from Amy, you can follow her on instagram @amygracelaura. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Are you going to join me for LTP LIVE 2.0 in Toowoomba!? If so get your ticket ASAP! It's going to be such an amazing evening full of fun, laughs and conversation with the LTP fam and thought leaders in the chronic illness and pelvic health space! Get your ticket here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Happy Wednesday beautiful souls and get keen for a banging interview ep!

Today’s episode is with Amy Atkins! Amy is a creative artist, actor, and event manager based in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand. She is an alumna of the John Bolton Theatre School in Narrm Melbourne. Amy has a passion for puppetry, live art, and theatre. She finds ways to combine these into interactive works for the community to inspire social change. It was her passion for social change which led her to create her solo performance PERIOD. centering around Karla, who gets her first period and is navigating everything that goes along with that for the first time! PERIOD. has received many accolades since its initial season, having won and been nominated for a range of awards!

We chat on:

Amy's experience getting her first period
The education she received growing up around periods, puberty and sex education
What sparked Amy's interest in creating theatre around periods and her show PERIOD.
All about the show PERIOD. and why it was important to include multiple perspectives
How the show has evolved since its first iteration in 2017
Plus so much more!

Throughout the ep Amy mentioned a couple of books! Here are those links

The Red Waters - A Celebration of Womanhood
Menstrupedia Comic - a guide for 6-13 year olds

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Amy Atkins! If you want more from Amy, you can follow her on instagram @amygracelaura. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Are you going to join me for LTP LIVE 2.0 in Toowoomba!? If so get your ticket ASAP! It's going to be such an amazing evening full of fun, laughs and conversation with the LTP fam and thought leaders in the chronic illness and pelvic health space! Get your ticket here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Happy Monday gorgeous people and welcome to a brand new LTP ep!

Today's solo episode is all about Adenomyosis and Fatigue! With it being adeno awareness month currently, I would it would be a great opportunity to share all about the link between fatigue and adeno, as well as how I manage my fatigue!

Don't forget that Let's Talk, Period. LIVE is happening in Toowoomba (just 1.5hrs from Brisbane) on Saturday 21 May! It's going to be such a fun night to come together and hear from experts in the chronic illness and pelvic health space! Get your ticket here.

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hey LTP fam! Welcome back for a brand spanking new ep of LTP!

Today's solo episode is part 2 of all about adenomyosis! With it being adeno awareness month currently, I would it would be a great opportunity to share all about adeno and answer some questions from the LTP fam!

Things I mentioned in the ep:

Is it Endo, Adeno or PCOS blog - Let's Talk, Period.
1:1 Mentoring with Isabella
Harada, T. et al. (2016). The Impact of Adenomyosis on Women's Fertility. Obstetrical and Gynaecological Survey, 71(9), 557-568.

If you haven't got your ticket for our online textured paint and sip yet, get on it! Tickets are $65 and it is going to be SUCH a fun evening!! Get your ticket here

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hey LTP fam and welcome back for another ep, this is a pretty special one to me!

Today’s episode is with my sister, Angelica! Angelica is an adenomyosis advocate and registered nurse, who is passionate about educating and supporting others living with endo, adeno or pcos. She was diagnosed with adeno in 2020 at 19 years old, after experiencing heavy bleeding, pelvic pain and fatigue since her early teens. Angelica is dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives and wants to change the narrative, taboo and stigma associated with periods, adeno and endo.

We chat on:

Gel's experience with getting her first period and funny period stories
When she started to notice that things weren't quite right, and her journey to diagnosis with adenomyosis
How she's managing now since her diagnosis in 2020
Gel's tips for navigating relationships when living with chronic illnesses
What adeno has given her and what she hopes to see change in the pelvic health space
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Angelica Gosling! If you want more from Gel, you can follow her on instagram @a_gosling. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

If you haven't got your ticket for our Online Textured Paint + Sip for Adeno Awareness Month, get yours here! Tickets are $65 and you get allllll the materials sent straight to your door and it's going to be such a fun afternoon of connection, laughs and awareness!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hey LTP fam! Welcome back for a brand spanking new ep of LTP!

Today's solo episode is all about adenomyosis! With it being adeno awareness month currently, I would it would be a great opportunity to share all about adeno and answer some questions from the LTP fam!

Things I mentioned in the ep:

Is it Endo, Adeno or PCOS blog - Let's Talk, Period.
Frendo App

If you haven't got your ticket for our online textured paint and sip yet, get on it! Tickets are $65 and it is going to be SUCH a fun evening!! Get your ticket here

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Happy Wednesday (or is it Friday?) gorgeous people! I'm so excited to share this ep with you!

Today's episode is with Corrine Hye! Corrine is the host of The Endo Chats Podcast. She moved to Australia in 2018 from Hampshire, England! It was then where she started her journey to diagnosis after suffering for 12 years with heavy, painful periods, back pain and chronic UTIs.After a 2 year battle with medical professionals. She was finally diagnosed with endometriosis in June 2020 through laparoscopic surgery. She has also been diagnosed with interstitial cystitis and has undergone a second laparoscopy, last year. It was in March 2021 on International Women’s Day that she launched her podcast, The Endo Chats Podcast with the aim of providing support to those that need it. She hopes to share relevant research and information that provides hope for members of the community and creates a positive, safe space for endo warriors all over the world.

We chat on:

When Corrine began to realise her painful, heavy periods and back pain weren't normal
Her lengthy journey to getting a diagnosis of endometriosis
Corrine's tips for navigating the Aus healthcare system when you're from overseas
All about The Endo Chats Podcast and why Corrine wanted to start a podcast
How the podcast has been able to create change and help people
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Corrine Hye! If you want more from Corrine, you can follow her on instagram @theendochatspodcast. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Welcome back for another solo LTP ep!

Today's solo episode is all about endometriosis and self confidence and self-esteem! With it being endo awareness month currently, I would it would be a great opportunity to share all about endo and the associated impacts of the condition, and I think one that is often under the radar is the impact on the self esteem and self confidence of people with endo!

I share all about my own personal experience with low confidence and self esteem, things that have helped me and my top tips and strategies for re-building that confidence!

Things mentioned in the ep:

My Endo + Adeno Story (Let's Talk with Isabella Gosling) - Listen here
The Ultimate Chronic Illness Journaling Guide (FREE) - Download here
The Rise and Conquer Podcast
The Melissa Ambrosini Show
Mastering your Mean Girl book

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

It's time for another little bonus ep for endo awareness month!

Today's bonus episode is with Aroha Liebhart. Aroha is an endo, adeno and PCOS sufferer and has had quite the tumultuous journey to diagnosis. She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, and has actively committed to advocate for others. Later this year will be embarking on a three day trek in WA to raise money for endometriosis research.

We chat on:

Aroha's endo story and how she finally got diagnosed with endo, adeno and PCOS
Why she feels there is still such a delay to diagnosis, even in 2022
Challenges and considerations Aroha has had to make to accommodate her illnesses
What her chronic illnesses have given her
All about the trek she is doing later in the year to raise money for endo research
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Aroha. If you want more from her, you can follow her on instagram @ladyb_16 and you can find out more about her upcoming trek, as well as donate here. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Happy Wednesday gorgeous people! I'm so excited to share this ep with you!

Today's episode is with the wonderful Michelle Nielsen. Michelle is the Senior Clinical Educator for the Periods, Pain and Endometriosis Program aka PPEP Talk with the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia (PPFA). She is also Clinical Nutritionist with a special interest in pelvic pain, endometriosis, gut and hormone health. Michelle also has her own personal experience with endometriosis, being diagnosed with the condition just a few years ago.

We chat on:

Michelle's experiences with periods and her endo journey
The challenges with living rurally and impacts to care
How she came to be part of the PPEP Talk Program as the Senior Clinical Educator
What the PPEP Talk Program entails and how it's evolved since its launch in 2019
How the LTP community can support the PPEP Talk Program
Plus so much more!

If you want to write a letter of support to your MP for PPEP Talk to be state funded, you can do so here. If you want to get a ticket to the Online Paint and Sip event for Adeno Awareness Month in April, you can get your ticket here. All funds raised will go towards PPEP Talk.

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Michelle Nielsen, PPEP Talk Senior Clinical Educator and Clinical Nutritionist. If you want more from Michelle, you can follow her on instagram @michellenielsennutrition or if you want more from PPEP Talk, you can follow @ppeptalk. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

HAPPY MONDAY BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!

Today's solo episode is all about endometriosis and fertility ! With it being endo awareness month currently, I would it would be a great opportunity to share all about endo and the associated impacts of the condition, a big one being fertility.

Studies which were mentioned in the ep:

Tanbo, T. & Fedorcsak, P. (2017). Endometriosis Associated Infertility: aspects of aspects of pathophysiological mechanisms and treatment options
Sanchez, A.M. et al. (2017). Is the oocyte quality affected by endometriosis? A review of the literature

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

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It's time for another little bonus ep for endo awareness month!

Today's bonus episode is with Jess Coldrey. Jess is an endo sufferer and internationally exhibited technology artist, most notably shown at Melbourne Science Gallery and the United Nations' COP26 conference in Glasgow. From robotics and drone selfies winning her the prestigious Agendo Art Prize to her recent fashion project in Paris exploring endometriosis, her art has traversed creativity and engineering to spark new conversations about the future.

We chat on:

When Jess realised she may be suffering from endometriosis and her experience with diagnosis
The connotations around the word pain
How Jess got into the tech / stem space within the art field
All about the exhibition she hosted in France last year all about endometriosis
What she hopes to see change within the pelvic health space
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Jess Coldrey. If you want more from Jess, you can follow her on instagram @jesscoldrey.art or head to her website here to look at her work. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

If you haven't got your free ticket to the exclusive online panel event Let's Talk, Endometriosis, make sure you get on it! It's on Monday 21 March at 7pm AEST. You can get your ticket here

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Beautiful LTP fam it's time for another interview ep!!

Today's episode is with the fabulous Emilia Victoria. Emilia was diagnosed with Endometriosis in 2018, after a long and painful 11 year journey to diagnosis. After this diagnosis, she launched @livingwithendometriosis__ as a way of raising awareness and helping others with what she’d been through. Emilia now touches on her experience with Endometriosis, TTC, Motherhood, PPD and anxiety as well as mental health and some fashion tips along the way!

We chat on:

Emilia's endo story and lengthy journey to diagnosis
How Emilia is managing now and what the next phase of her endo experience looks like
Mental health and endo
Why she created her instagram + youtube @livingwithendometriosis__ and what she has been able to achieve since starting both
Trying to navigate being a mum and having a chronic illness as well
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Emilia Victoria. If you want more from Emilia, you can follow her on instagram @livingwithendometriosis__ . If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hey LTP fam! I hope you're having a super fab start to the week!

Today's solo episode is part two of Let's Talk, Endometriosis, which is... all about endometriosis! With it being endo awareness month currently, I would it would be a great opportunity to share all about endo and answer some more of the questions that came through from the LTP fam!

I mentioned a couple of things in the ep, here they are:

My Endo + Adeno Story Ep, you can listen here
Let's Talk Mental Health and Chronic Illness Ep, you can listen here
If you want more info on 1:1 mentoring with me, you can find all the info here

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Happy Friday lovelies, it's time for another bonus ep of LTP!

Today's bonus episode is with Dr Amanda Waaldyk. Amands is the founder and director of Angea Acupuncture and Yoga, an integrative Chinese medicine clinic in Prahran Melbourne. Amanda is an Endo Champion, a voice and advocate for women’s health. Amanda is dedicated to creating change and awareness in the endo space. Amanda’s approach is soul meets science, guiding her patient to ultimate health in an integrative approach of whole body medicine. Amanda has recently completed a three year course in Shamanic Medicine, sprinkling esoteric magik into her practice and clinic. You can hear Amanda drumming to wombs .

We chat on:

Amanda's journey to diagnosis with endo and adeno
Her career trajectory into women's health and acupuncture
What she looks for in clinic when treating endo and adeno
All about Move into Endo
What she would like to see change in the pelvic health space
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Dr Amanda Waaldyk. If you want more from Amanda, you can follow her on instagram @angea_acupuncture_yoga and you can get your ticket to Move into Endo here. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hey gorgeous souls, I hope you're all having a fab week!

Today's episode is with the lovely Fiona Grouber. Fiona is a women’s and pelvic health physiotherapist. She is based in Melbourne and supports women through all life stages to achieve their health and wellness goals. She works in various areas of women’s health including on the maternity ward, within a sexology clinic and in her own private practice too. Fiona has a wealth of knowledge and experience working with a variety of clinical presentations and conditions.

We chat on:

The differences between a physiotherapist, a women's health physiotherapist and a pelvic physiotherapist
How pelvic physio can help when you have pelvic pain, endo, adeno or vaginismus
The role chronic pain plays on our muscles and nerve pathways
What to expect at an initial appointment with a pelvic physio
Telehealth appointments and their benefits
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Fiona Grouber. If you want more from Fiona, you can follow her on instagram @pelvicwellnessphysio. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hey LTP fam! Welcome back for a brand spanking new ep of LTP!

Today's solo episode is all about endometriosis! With it being endo awareness month currently, I would it would be a great opportunity to share all about endo and answer some questions from the LTP fam!

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hey LTP fam! TGIF! It's time for a bonus ep of LTP, all throughout March for Endo Awareness Month, each Friday there will be a bonus ep of Let's Talk, Period.

Today's episode is with Phoebe Parsons! You might know Phoebe from her well known podcast, Confessions of a Trainwreck. Phoebe is also a pilates instructor and publicist too! Last year she was diagnosed with endometriosis after many years of pain, heavy periods and horrific symptoms. She has since taken this chance to share her story and be an advocate for those living with endo!

We chat on:

Phoebe's experience getting her very first period as a 'late bloomer'
Her lengthy journey to diagnosis with endometriosis
How she's managing now, seven months post lap
The fertility conversation and navigating egg freezing decisions
Phoebe's advice for someone who is going through the diagnosis process
What endo has given her
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this bonus episode of Let’s Talk, Period with Phoebe Parsons. If you want more from Phoebe, you can follow her on instagram @phoebeacp. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

HAPPY ENDO AWARENESS MONTH LTP FAM! (Is it weird to say happy!?)

We're kicking off endo awareness month with Maddie Burton!Maddie lives with both endometriosis and PCOS, and was diagnosed at 22 after being sick for the majority of her life. In 2019, she launched Your Bliss, a clean, natural perfume and beauty company. Maddie has always loved being active and prior to starting Your Bliss, she was a personal trainer and barre instructor. She lives with her husband and three fur babies in Brisbane and is obsessed with living life on her terms and leaving the Earth better than when she came into it.

We chat on:

Maddie's endo and PCOS story and journey to diagnosis
What her quality of life is like now living with endo + PCOS
The hardest part about having endo and PCOS
All about Your Bliss and why Maddie started the brand
Her favourite Your Bliss fragrance and why
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Maddie Burton. If you want more from Maddie, you can follow her on instagram @maddieburtonfitness and you can keep updated on all things Your Bliss @yourbliss_beauty and check out their entire range here. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Also! If you want to join in on some endo awareness month fun THIS Friday, join me for our LTP online trivia event! Tickets are just $10 and you can play in a team or solo, and some fabulous prizes are on offer. You can get your ticket here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Gooood morning you lovely souls!

Today's solo episode is all about studying with a chronic illness. For lots of the LTP fam uni / tafe goes back this week, and those at school are coming up to exam / assignment periods, so I thought it was great timing. I share my top tips for managing study when you're living with a chronic illness, what support to access and some helpful reminders for you too.

PLUS! The LTP online trivia event is THIS FRIDAY! If you want to join in on some endo awareness fun next month, join me for this event! Tickets are just $10 and you can play in a team or solo, and some fabulous prizes are on offer. You can get your ticket here.

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hey lovelies! Welcome back or welcome if you're new here!

Today's episode is with Peta Love. Peta is a feminine liberation and sex coach, PCOS sufferer and mother to a beautiful 2 year old daughter. She helps women break free of stigmas and societal conditioning to embody their true self and ignite pleasure in their lives plus redefine what sex is.

We chat on:

Peta's experiences with abnormal and irregular periods growing up
Her PCOS story, how she was diagnosed and how she managed going forward
What it was like to have emergency surgery, due to an ovarian cyst bursting and massive internal bleeding
Falling pregnant and conception with PCOS
How her health experiences led her to transition into the feminine coaching space
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period with Peta Love. If you want more from Peta, you can follow her on instagram @iampetalove. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Also! If you want to join in on some endo awareness month fun next week, join me for our LTP online trivia event! Tickets are just $10 and you can play in a team or solo, and some fabulous prizes are on offer. You can get your ticket here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hey gorgeous people and HAPPY MONDAY!

Today's solo episode is all about mental health and chronic illness! This is something which is HUGE in the chronic illness space, and something also shrouded in a lot of shame and stigma. I chat about my experiences with managing my anxiety, and experiencing depression in the past, as well as what helped me. I also share resources and tips that can help you if you're feeling a similar way!

PLUS! The LTP online trivia event is NEXT WEEK! If you want to join in on some endo awareness fun next month, join me for this event! Tickets are just $10 and you can play in a team or solo, and some fabulous prizes are on offer. You can get your ticket here.

Also as mentioned in the start of the episode, all the info on 1:1 mentoring is here.

Mental Health Resources

The Ultimate Chronic Illness Journaling Guide (FREE)
Lifeline 13 11 14
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Mental Health Plan Australia - up to 20 bulk billed sessions with a psychologist

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hey gorgeous people, hope you're having a beautiful Wednesday and are hyped for another LTP ep!

Today's episode is with Carla Anita Mattiazzo. Carla has been gracing the stages of the world for over 30 years, having studied five different performing arts programs and vocal training since age 12. She has been performing cabaret since 2010, and has had multiple shows in the Adelaide Fringe Festival. Carla’s show The Catchelorette won the Best Cabaret Weekly award, had rave reviews and sell out shows! This year she is back with a new show, PERIOD ‘ four seasons, one cycle’, focused on the menstrual cycle, social justice and period poverty.

We chat on:

Carla's experiences with periods and period pain growing up
Blocking out pain and continuing on in performing arts and the classroom, as a teacher
What led her to create PERIOD. and the importance behind it
The process of developing and creating a show from start to finish
What to expect when coming to see PERIOD.
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period with Carla Anita Mattiazzo. If you want more from Carla, you can follow her on instagram @carlasconfessionalcabaret. Carla's show, PERIOD. runs from 22 Feb - 6 March as part of the Adelaide Fringe. You can get tickets for in person or online watch at home performances here. $1 from each ticket sale goes towards a charity who helps bleeders in need.

Also! If you want to join in on some endo awareness fun next month, join me for our LTP online trivia event! Tickets are just $10 and you can play in a team or solo, and some fabulous prizes are on offer. You can get your ticket here.

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hey lovers and Happy Valentine's Day if you're listening on V-day!

Today's solo episode is all about chronic illness and relationships. I chat about navigating dating, love and relationships when you're chronically ill including the mental considerations and negative self talk, telling them you have a chronic illness and things to consider and do!

Also! If you want to join in on some endo awareness fun next month, join me for our LTP online trivia event! Tickets are just $10 and you can play in a team or solo, and some fabulous prizes are on offer. You can get your ticket here.

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hey, hey LTP fam! If you're new, welcome! I am so excited to be in your ears again with a brand new ep.

Today's episode is with Demi Lynch, founder of The Nasty Woman Club! The Nasty Woman Club is your go to platform for all things intersectional feminism. It was founded in 2017 by journalist Demi Lynch.. She has curated an online community of over 20k and is massive advocate for mental health and sexual wellness, sharing about both openly on her platform. She also has her own podcast, aptly titled, The Nasty Woman Club and is released each Tuesday.

We chat on:

Demi’s experiences around periods and sexual wellness growing up and at school
What she wishes she was taught at school about puberty and sex ed
The importance of speaking up about mental health, and in particular depression and how she honours her needs when she’s having a down period
What pushed her to start The Nasty Woman Club and how it’s grown and evolved since launching over four years ago.
What’s coming up next for The Nasty Woman Club
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period with Demi Lynch, founder of The Nasty Woman Club. If you want more from Demi, you can follow her on instagram @thenastywomanclub. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Happy Monday gorgeous souls!

Today's episode is all about chronic illness energy savers! I take you through my top five things that help conserve energy as someone living with endo and adeno.

In the ep I mentioned a few brands and things, here are links to them. Again not sponsored, just good!

Clothes Steamer
Kin
Youly
Hello Fresh
You Foodz
Dosey Pill Wallet

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hey, hi, hellooo beautiful soul! Welcome back for another ep of LTP!

Today's episode is with Amy Marks. Amy is an endometriosis sufferer, being officially diagnosed in 2020, after experiencing pain and symptoms for over 8 years. She is now studying part time and recently was successful in obtaining the Disability Support Pension.

We chat on:

Amy's experience being diagnosed with endo in 2020
What she would say to someone who has just been diagnosed with endo
The most challenging aspects of endometriosis and how it impacts her life
Tips for studying with a chronic illness
Amy’s experience being able to get the Disability Support Pension and her advice to someone going through that process

I also do a more in depth dive into the Disability Support Pension and the process behind it, including the income and assets test, medical rules and non-medical rules, income limits, evidence needed and the medical assessment to be granted the DSP. I also talk through what happens if you're unsuccessful and what to do next. I mention a few links in the ep, so they're down below for you to check them out, should you wish!

DSP Info + Links

DSP Pre-Claim Eligibility Check
Non-Medical Rules
Medical Rules
How Claim is Assessed
How to Claim done online or will need:
- SA466 Form
- Income and Assets Form
- Consent to Disclose Medical Information Form
- DSP Medical Evidence Checklist
- Supporting Documents

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period with Amy Marks. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Happy Monday beautiful people!

Today's episode is all about laparoscopy essentials! I'm taking you through my top tips for getting ready for a lap and things to have on hand when preparing, at the hospital and for the car trip home!

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Happy 2022 LTP fam! Welcome back to season 4 of Let's Talk, Period. I am so excited to be back and have missed putting out content and being in your ears!

Today's episode is with me! I talk all about my experience getting diagnosed with endo and adeno and the journey that it took for this to happen.

I chat on:

My first period experience
When I noticed something was wrong
Embarrassing period stories
How many specialists it took to get someone to listen to me
What it was like to go through this experience
What helped me along the way
How I'm managing now

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period with me (Isabella Gosling). If you want to follow my personal instagram, it's @i_gosling. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here!

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show and leave a rating!

If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hi gorgeous people! Thanks for being back for another ep of Let's Talk, Period. especially after what was meant to be a two week break, turned into four!

Today's episode is with Khadija Gbla! Khadija is a high profile, passionate and inspiring African Australian woman. She is an award-winning human rights activist, inspirational speaker, facilitator and philanthropist. She has displayed great courage and determination in achieving her aspirations of giving women, youth and minority groups a voice at a local, state and international level. Khadija utilises her powerful and inspired voice to advocate equality and inclusion.

Khadija Gbla was born in Sierra Leone, spent her youth in Gambia, and as a teenager put down roots in Australia. Khadija was just 3-years-old when the war broke out in her country, Sierra Leone, before obtaining refugee status and resettling in Adelaide.

Khadija is the lead voice and campaigner on Female Genital Mutilation in Australia. She runs a not for profit organisation Ending Female Genital Mutilation Australia which works to protect Australian girls from FGM and to support survivors of FGM. Khadija provides training for professionals, advocacy and community education for practising communities in Australia. Khadija is also a TEDx speaker with close to 3 Million views on her talk, "My mother’s strange definition of empowerment".

She has represented Australia in the international arena at the Harvard National Model United Nations, Commonwealth Youth Forum and Australian and Africa Dialogue, Commonwealth heads of States Women’s Forum etc. Khadija has been recognised through numerous awards for her vision and leadership.

We chat on:

Navigating the healthcare system as an African Australian woman
When Khadija realised she was a victim of Female Genital Mutilation
The implications of FGM and the impact it has had on her life
How Khadija manages her symptoms and how important it is to listen to her body
What the LTP community can do to help stop FGM and support Khadija

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period with Khadija Gbla. If you want more from Khadija, you can follow her on instagram at @khadija_gbla and watch her TEDx talk here. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

Let’s talk period is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could 'subscribe' on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can 'follow' the show! If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Helloooooo beautiful souls! Welcome back for another ep of Let's Talk, Period.

Today's episode is with Emily Readman. Em is a writer, artist and consent education advocate from Brisbane, on Yuggara and Turrbal Lands. Their project, Consent Patches, launched in 2020 to start conversations on consent and consent education. So far, she has raised over $1,500 for Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia.

We chat on:

Em's sex ed experience at high school
What Em wishes she learnt at school about sex and consent
Em's perspective on why there is a lack of discussion around consent in school settings
Why the blame is placed on women or people from the LGBTQIA+ community when it comes to sexual assault, violence or abuse
What Em would like to see included in education when it comes to consent
All about Consent Patches and why Em started this project

Em also mentioned the incredible work of the Teach Us Consent team - you can check them out here or on instagram @teachusconsent

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period with Em Readman. If you want more from Em, you can follow her on instagram at @emreadman and @consent.patches. You can also support the important work Em is doing and shop the entire Consent Patches range via consetpatches.bigcartel.com. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

ALSO! Join me for the very first Let's Talk, Period. LIVE event on Friday 5 November in Brisbane! Tickets are super limited so book yours ASAP! As a LTP listener, you can use code LTPFAM for $5 off your ticket! Get yours HERE

Let’s talk period is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could 'subscribe' on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can 'follow' the show! If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

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Hey lovely people! I hope you're having a super fab week and are excited for a new ep!

Today’s episode is with Dr Mikayla Couch. Dr Mikayla Couch is an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar and proud Bundjalung woman who has a keen interest in Indigenous Women’s Health. She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of women through providing and advocating for excellent medical care. Through her Instagram account @dr.aboriginal.woman, she continually uses her presence online to provide commentary and create change in the health space. Dr Mikayla is empathetic and strives to provide person centred care through lived experience, suffering from PCOS herself.

We chat on:

How she keeps herself accountable with goals
Mikayla’s experience with periods growing up and lack of understanding about periods
Being diagnosed with PCOS at 27 and coming to terms with that diagnosis
What drove Mikayla to become a doctor
Challenges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face in healthcare
The impact that the pandemic has had on fertility, fertility treatments and finding a partner
The optimal age for egg freezing

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period with Dr Mikayla Couch, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar. If you want more from Dr Mikayla, you can follow her on instagram at @dr.aboriginal.woman. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

ALSO! Join me for the very first Let's Talk, Period. LIVE event on Friday 5 November in Brisbane! Tickets are super limited so book yours ASAP! As a LTP listener, you can use code LTPFAM for $5 off your ticket! Get yours HERE

Let’s talk period is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could 'subscribe' on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can 'follow' the show! If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hellooooo gorgeous people!

Today’s episode is with the incredibly strong Tamika Nacson, or you may know her as performing artist XIRA. Tamika is an EDM and Pop singer and songwriter with over 20 million streams worldwide. Under the artist name XIRA, Tamika has featured on songs with American DJ 3LAU (Justin Blau) and EDM heavyweight Nicky Romero; and has a new one out in October with Audien. Tamika suffers from endometriosis and after an emergency laparoscopy for an ovarian torsion and PID in 2017, Tamika turned her focus away from performing live and more towards songwriting and recording (things she can do in her own time, in the comfort of her trackies, with a heat pack close by at all times). Chronic illness forced her to reassess and change paths (now working with her chronic illness and not against it) but it has worked out better than ever imagined.

We chat on:

Tamika's journey to diagnosis for endometriosis in 2010
What it was like to need emergency surgery for an ovarian torsion
The decision to pivot away from live performance and the feelings associated
How Tamika's uses her chronic illnesses in her art as a songwriter
The relief Tamika has found with being able to access a disability parking permit
How Tamika deals with people who think she doesn't 'look sick'
Plus so much more

Disability Parking Permit Info:
QLD
NSW
ACT
VIC
SA
TAS
WA
NT

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period with Tamika Nacson. If you want more from Tamika, you can follow her on instagram at @xiramusic and listen to her music on Spotify. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

ALSO! Join me for the very first Let's Talk, Period. LIVE event! They are super limited so book yours ASAP! Also as a LTP listener, you can use code LTPFAM for $5 off your ticket! Get yours HERE

Let’s talk period is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could 'subscribe' on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can 'follow' the show! If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Happy Wednesday lovely LTP fam! After a week off, it's so great to be back with a brand new ep!

What better way to cap off PCOS Awareness Month than with today’s episode, with the amazing Ebony Crameri! Ebony is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and credentialed fertility & prenatal dietitian with 12 years clinical experience as a dietitian. Ebony has a special interest in nutrition for fertility, PCOS and endometriosis who provides online consultations to women across Australia and internationally. Ebony’s interest in fertility nutrition first developed after her own struggles with infertility and pregnancy losses. Ebony has turned her journey from infertility to motherhood into her passion and created her online nutrition practice to help women to support their reproductive and hormone health as well as optimise their diet for fertility.

We talk on:

What led Ebony to become a dietitian
Why birth control is so often prescribed for PCOS
Ebony’s approach when working with people who have PCOS
The role of insulin resistance, low progesterone and elevated cholesterol in PCOS
How to support your body to regulate your cycle and promote consistent ovulation
Ebony’s top three tips for navigating a new diagnosis of PCOS
Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period with Ebony Crameri, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist. If you want more from Ebony, you can follow her on instagram at @hormone.nutrition or head to her website for more info on the services she provides, you can do this If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

Let’s talk period is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show, it would be amazing if you could 'subscribe' on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can 'follow' the show! If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!

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Helloooooo lovely people! I'm so excited to share this new ep with you!

Today's episode is with the incredibly strong Krystle, founder of @herwithendo and endometriosis and adenomyosis advocate. Krystle started her instagram account in 2018, after her endometriosis diagnosis. For years she wondered what was wrong with her body, and had to continually fight to receive answers and adequate treatment for her pain and symptoms. She has cultivated a following for speaking openly about her experiences with endo and adeno, but also mental health and life as a mum who is also chronically ill.

We talk on:

How Krystle knew something was wrong and her tumultuous journey to be diagnosed with endo
What it feels like to finally receive that diagnosis after years of being told nothing's wrong
The physical and mental impacts of undergoing over 60 surgical procedures in the last four years and helpful tips for hospital
How a sacral nerve stimulator has assisted Krystle with bladder and bowel control
What it’s like being a mum who is chronically ill and the challenges she faces

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Krystle, founder of Her with Endo. If you loved hearing from Krystle and want more, you can find her on Instagram at @herwithendo. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

If you want to chat with like-minded people all about the ep today, you NEED to join our Let's Talk, Period. Podcast Community! You can join here.

Also a MASSIVE shoutout to today's sponsor How We Roll Co.! You can shop their 100% organic and sustainable tampons designed in collaboration with Australian Artist Brook Gossen now! Do some good for your body, the earth and others in need as How we Roll Co. are donating one box for every ten sold to the Women's and Girls Emergency Centre, who support those affected by domestic violence. Shop here!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Happy Wednesday beautiful souls, and helloooooo if you're new here!

Today's episode is with the incredible Tegan Scates, industry leader and founder of High on Hemp. Tegan’s journey within the Australian hemp industry commenced in 2014 which subsequently lead her to the creation of High on Hemp. High on Hemp was created with one goal in mind, to educate and raise awareness of sustainability, and how hemp can change the way we live and the environment we live in. Through High on Hemp, Tegan aims to challenge the stigma associated with cannabis and showcasing hemp as the natural, raw and rich resource it is.

Through Tegan's desire to play a key role within the industry and passion to educate those living in Australia on the insights and knowledge she has from her networks and extensive global travel encompassing hemp and cannabis has allowed her to create a community which focuses on education and advocacy. Since 2017, Tegan has been working with leaders across the globe through extending High on Hemp to also be Australia's first cannabis creative agency.

We chat on;

How Tegan got into the hemp industry initially
Why Tegan started High on Hemp and the transition from sharing hemp products online, to advocacy and news around the whole cannabis product
Some of the biggest misconceptions around medicinal cannabis
What some of the key issues are when it comes to black market products
The process of legally accessing cannabis when you have a chronic health condition
How medicinal cannabis can assist people who are living with chronic pain

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Tegan Scates, founder of High on Hemp. If you loved hearing from Tegan and want more, you can find her on Instagram at @highonhemp. You can also head to their website for blog content, and more info on High on Hemp's agency and creative services, you can do this here. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

If you want to chat with like-minded people all about the ep today, you NEED to join our Let's Talk, Period. Podcast Community! You can join here.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

WELCOME TO SPRING and welcome to a brand new episode of LTP!

Today's episode is with the delightful Christiane Gurner. Christiane is an academic, published writer, and solo IVF mumma! Christiane has lived with endometriosis and adenomyosis for many years and has undergone nine laparoscopies, before having a hysterectomy recently for her adeno. She has openly shared her experiences of navigating the IVF and assisted fertility world solo, and the emotional toll losing embryos can have with publications such as The Sydney Morning Herald.

We chat on;

Christiane’s endo and adeno story and the subsequent stigma and trauma she’s faced through living with invisible illnesses
The changes in medical care she received based on changes in her body size
Barriers Christiane has faced around romantic relationships due to chronic illness
The process of embarking on an IVF journey solo, what that was like for her and her advice for others doing the same
Christiane’s thoughts on why there is so much shame and stigma associated with fertility procedures even in 2021
The grief and emotions associated with having a hysterectomy

In the episode Christiane mentioned a few recommendations she had, you can access them below.
Too Peas in a Podcast
Jacinta Parsons - Unseen
Women's Mental Health Clinic

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period with Christiane Gurner, solo IVF mumma! If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

If you want to chat with like-minded people all about the ep today, you NEED to join our Let's Talk, Period. Podcast Community! You can join here.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Gooood morning LTP fam and HAPPY WEDNESDAY! I hope despite a lot of Aus currently being in lockdown that this ep can bring some light to your day.

Today's episode is with the absolutely incredible Jamila Main. Jamila is an actor, playwright and disability advocate, living on unceded Kaurna land in Adelaide South Australia. Jamila uses they/them pronouns and is a queer, nonbinary, ambulatory wheelchair user living with Endometriosis. Jamila is currently a Carclew Fellow and Artist in Residence, Co-Chair of the Equity Diversity Committee, and uses their Instagram @mamila_jain as a place of advocacy, community, and performance. Jamila has created various live performances exploring Endo and disability, and has been using live-streaming platforms since 2016 for audience accessibility.

We chat on;

Jamila’s experience with periods growing up and realising that something wasn’t quite right
How they navigated the health system to get an endo diagnosis, after suffering with symptoms for years
Barriers and threats Jamilia has felt when accessing healthcare as a non-binary person
Jamila’s experience with the endometriosis community online and how their instagram account has allowed them to create a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ chronic illness community
The benefits of using inclusive language when discussing conditions such as endo, adeno or PCOS
How Jamila uses their work as an actor to create visibility for the endo and disabled community
Plus so much more!

In the episode Jamilia mentioned a resource they created about why we should say people with endometriosis. You can access this here.

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period with Jamila Maim, Actor, Playwright + Disability Advocate. If you loved hearing from Jamila and want more, you can find them on Instagram at @mamila_jain. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

If you want to chat with like-minded people all about the ep today, you NEED to join our Let's Talk, Period. Podcast Community! You can join here.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hellllooooo beautiful people and welcome back ( or welcome if you're new) to another ep of Let's Talk, Period.

Today’s episode is with the absolutely delightful Lottie Drynan. Lottie is best known for her “bloat friendly wardrobe” and first began her online journey sharing her struggles with IBS, anxiety and an eating disorder. Realising that there was a whole community of women who lived with chronic illnesses and battled with bloating, body image and everything in-between, Lottie made it her passion to provide support and uplifting messaging to her online audience to show others they’re not alone. Lottie’s open and honest approach to women’s health has enabled her to create a safe space and loyal community where there’s "no such thing as too much information”. The heart of her content revolves around empowering women to better understand their bodies and feel good within themselves.

In 2018, Lottie created the hashtag #mybloatedwardrobe and it soon became viral, being used by thousands globally, highlighting a fun approach to finding clothes that make you feel both comfortable and confident.

Seeing the success of her authentic messaging and values, Lottie saw a huge increase in her social media following, which led to her confidently turning her passion into a business, leaving her job and launching ‘You’ve Gut This’; bringing a community to over 250,000 combined followers, including a private Facebook support group with monthly events. Just a few months later Lottie self-funded and released a wellness journal that sold out of pre-sale copies within two hours and has since been shipped to over 6,000 loyal followers.

Winning ‘Chronic Illness Blogger of the Year’ in 2020, featuring on national radio, multiple podcasts and events Lottie has every bit of passion and energy needed to help women feel better in their bodies and minds.

We chat on

Lottie’s experiences around living with gut symptoms which took over eight years, before receiving a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome or IBS.
How Lottie manages having an invisible illness, and triggers such as stress and anxiety.
How sharing her IBS experiences online has lead to creating an incredible online community and movement.
The highlights and impact Lottie has created through her hashtag #mybloatedwarddrobe and You’ve Gut This
All about body confidence when you’re living with chronic condition and how Lottie stays positive, even when she doesn’t feel amazing
Lottie’s top tips for creating a bloat friendly wardrobe.

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period with Lottie Drynan, Chronic Illness Advocate and Founder of You've Gut This. If you loved hearing from Lottie and want more from her, you can find her on Instagram at @lottiedrynan or @youvegutthis. You can also head to You've Gut This' website for resources and to shop merch too! You can do this here . If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

Also if you feel so inclined, I'd really appreciate if you could leave a rating and a review if you're listening on Apple!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Helloooo LTP fam and get ready for the latest ep of Let's Talk, Period.

Today's episode is with the lovely Daisy Richardson! Daisy was a back to back contestant on two seasons of 'Australian Survivor'. Daisy grew up on her family cattle station in South-West Queensland, a 12 hour drive from Brisbane. Since the onset of her period and symptoms at 14 years old, she experienced countless dismissals from medical professionals, being told that there was nothing wrong with her. In 2017, Daisy was diagnosed with endometriosis after over 10 years of symptoms and many misdiagnoses. Daisy is passionate about connecting with others who are affected and advocating for correct information and treatment.

In this chat we talk on;

Daisy’s journey to her endo diagnosis and the physical intuition she had that something just wasn’t right
How going on Survivor changed her menstrual cycle and how she managed her endometriosis whilst on the show!
The challenges or barriers Daisy faces with having endometriosis
How endometriosis has changed Daisy’s mindset, and what it has given her
What Daisy would like to see change within the pelvic health space
What’s coming up next for Daisy

If you loved hearing from Daisyyou can find her on Instagram at @daisyrichardson. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Also if you haven't already, join the Let's Talk, Period. Podcast Community on facebook! It's the place to bring together the beautiful people who listen to the pod, who want to talk on health and wellbeing, as well as all things LTP. You can join here.

Also if you feel so inclined, I'd really appreciate if you could leave a rating and a review if you're listening on Apple!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Happy Wednesday Let's Talk, Period. fam, welcome to a brand new ep of Let's Talk, Period.

Today's episode is with the incredible Elizabeth Payne. Libby is a 21-year-old Youth Activist with Plan International Australia, who has worked in the period advocacy space for over 4 years. During this time, she has written a number of articles for The Guardian and the Women’s Agenda on the importance of access to free period products, and the impact that the pandemic has had on exacerbating period poverty, on top of being interviewed by the SMH, SBS, and Triple J. This year she was part of Modibodi’s Menstrual Health Day ‘End Period Poverty’ activation, where she spoke on a panel alongside Modibodi’s founder Kristy Chong, and founder of Share the Dignity Rochelle Courtenay, on the importance of sustainable period products in the international development space.

In this chat we talk on;

Libby’s experiences learning about periods, puberty and sexual health whilst at school
How a high school project led libby to become involved within the period advocacy space and now be a youth activist with Plan International Australia
The accessibility issues we’re facing when it comes to period products in 2021
How COVID-19 has exacerbated period poverty and the flow on effects it has had, and how reusable products can help
How we can change the narrative and normalise conversations around periods
What impact Libby has created so far and what’s coming up next for her

If you loved hearing from Libbyyou can find her on Instagram at @libaaaby. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Also if you haven't already, join the Let's Talk, Period. Podcast Community on facebook! It's the place to bring together the beautiful people who listen to the pod, who want to talk on health and wellbeing, as well as all things LTP. You can join here.

Also if you feel so inclined, I'd really appreciate if you could leave a rating and a review if you're listening on Apple!

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hello gorgeous souls! I'm so stoked to have you tune in for another ep of Let's Talk, Period.

Today's episode is with Amy Kate Isaacs, the Founder, Director and Principal Psychologist at The Mindful Collective. Amy Kate is first and foremost a dog mum and Therapy Dog Handler to Evie, an outgoing Italian Greyhound. She is also the Curriculum Director of GRLKND/ALLKND. She always has a few projects in the works so she is grateful for Evie’s energy and enthusiasm as it keeps her resilient. Together with her team, they are passionate about inspiring mindful and compassionate change in those who are part of our Collective – whatever that looks like for each individual!

In this chat we talk on;

Amy’s career trajectory, and the pivots she’s taken to become the founder, director and Principal psychologist for The Mindful Collective.
Amy’s experiences navigating the health field, and how this has influenced her as a clinician
Why in 2021 there is still stigma around mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression
Tips for reducing anxiety when seeing psychologist for the first time
How a psychologist can form part of your team and assist when you have a chronic condition
How to navigate and strengthen relationships when you are chronically ill
Plus so much more!

If you loved hearing from Amy Kateyou can find her on Instagram at @amykate_psychologist or @themindfulcollective. You can also visit The Mindful Collective website here. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Also if you haven't already, join the Let's Talk, Period. Podcast Community on facebook! It's the place to bring together the beautiful people who listen to the pod, who want to talk on health and wellbeing, as well as all things LTP. You can join here.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Happy Wednesday Let's Talk, Period. fam and welcome back for another ep!

Today’s episode is with Ashleigh Mason. Ash is a qualified Physiotherapist and Women’s Health Educator from Melbourne, with a special interest in trauma informed women’s health and chronic pain. In addition to holding a Master's Degree in Physiotherapy, Ash has also completed further studies in the field of women’s health including pre and post-natal health, and chronic pelvic pain. She is also passionate about holistic healthcare and is a self love and mindset coach.

In this chat we talk on;

What led Ash to become a physiotherapist and if women’s health physio was always something she envisioned for her career
The science of pain and how pain works in relation to pelvic pain and chronic pain
Buckets of care and how they are so important for managing endo or other chronic conditions
Factors which can contribute to pain and how to manage these
When to refer onto a pelvic physiotherapist and what this might look like
All about KIC Bump, and working with the Keep it Cleaner team to design a pre and post natal program
Plus so much more!

If you loved hearing from Ashyou can find her on Instagram at @thewomenslifephysio. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Also if you haven't already, join the Let's Talk, Period. Podcast Community on facebook! It's a place for like minded individuals to talk on health and wellbeing, as well as all things LTP. You can join here.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)

Hi beautiful souls! Get excited because Let's Talk, Period. is back for Season 3! So welcome back or hello if you're new here!

Today's episode is with the incredible co-founder and CEO of the Australasian Birth Trauma Association, Amy Dawes. Amy is an effective advocate for bringing consumers, clinicians and researchers together to support women and families affected by birth-related trauma. In 2017, Amy launched the Australasian Birth Trauma Association (ABTA), she has established a not-for-profit organisation focused on the recognition and understanding of birth-related complications. With a multi-disciplinary advisory group of midwives, physiotherapists, obstetricians, gynaecologists, perinatal psychiatrists and clinical researchers, she is working to develop the resources and strategies to prevent and effectively manage birth-related trauma. Amy’s understanding of birth-related trauma has come from her own experience, and the many birthing people she has listened to and helped to find support. Amy’s vision is to break down the stigma attached to birth trauma, and empower birthing families to feel comfortable speaking out, so as to continue driving change in current maternity practices in Australia and New Zealand.

In this chat we talk on:

Amy's experience around birth trauma herself and her postpartum experience
How Amy dealt with this time and what steps she took after her prolapse diagnosis to feel less alone and more connected
Why no one is talking about birth injuries and trauma associated with birthing
Side effects and feelings around experiencing birth trauma, and how
What led Amy to start the Australasian Birth Trauma Foundation [ABTA] and why there was only one other organisation around birth trauma and injury worldwide
Barriers and challenges people face when accessing care in the antenatal and postnatal period
All about Birth Trauma Awareness Week, how you can get involved and support ABTA
Plus so much more

Throughout the ep, Amy mentioned lots of amazing resources! You can check them out here:

Pelvic Health Physios to Support Birthing Women Petition: http://chng.it/KVfJJFpd
ABTA Birth-Related Trauma Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/birthtrauma.org.au
Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2021 - Better Healing: https://www.birthtrauma.org.au/birth-trauma-awareness-week/
Register for the WalkNTalk: https://fundraise.birthtrauma.org.au/event/walkntalk/home

If you loved hearing from Amy, and want more from her you can follow her on Instagram @amydawes07 and Australasian Birth Trauma Association @birthtrauma.org.au. You can also head to their website www.birthtrauma.org.au. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can find us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

Thank you so much to Calm Crew for making this episode of Let's Talk, Period. possible! You can find their Calm Crew Fleece bundles right here. Don't forget you can use code 'letstalkperiod25' for a massive 25% off your order.

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Hellooooo gorgeous ones, and welcome back for another ep of Let's Talk, Period. Today’s episode is with Kristy Chong, the founder and CEO of Modibodi®. Modibodi® is a revolutionary high-tech leak-proof underwear brand that empowers bodies of all ages, shapes and sizes to live a better life. Kristy is a mum on a mission, fash-tech entrepreneur and social advocate for women’s, men’s and non-binary health issues and rights. Beyond selling leak-proof apparel that empowers people's lives, Kristy is committed to empowering all bodies, no matter their socio-economic status, championing a more sustainable world, helping to end period poverty, and normalising conversations around all bodies and leaks. Kristy and Modibodi® live and breathe these core pillars and actively support causes and organisations that champion these values.

In this chat we talk on:

Kristy’s experiences around periods growing up
How she identified a gap in the market that was period underwear, and why no one was touching it.
What made her make the jump from PR guru to ash-tech entrepreneur.
How Modibodi® has evolved since launching in 2013
What sets Modibodi® apart from other period underwear brands.
The Give a Pair Program and what impact this has been able to create
Plus so much more

If you loved our chat with Kristy, and want more Modibodi® you can find them on Instagram @modibodi and you can shop their incredible range at www.modibodi.com. If you want to keep updated with what we're up to you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau

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Hello beautiful people this week on Let's Talk, Period. hear from the lovely Chloe, Jas and Nat who are the founders of Bare Self. Bare Self is a wellness brand for women, encouraging self love and self care and through their new product Her Chocolate. This Brand was created by two sisters Chloe and Jas along with their Aunty Nat. They love helping real women live happier, healthier lives through wellness, and taking time for yourself.

In this chat we talk on:

The girls must haves in their toolkits
Their experiences with periods and pain
How the idea for Bare Self came about and what it’s like working with your family
The process of developing a chocolate with health benefits and making it taste good
What the biggest challenge has been since starting the business
When the girls feel the most self love
Plus so much more

If you loved our chat with Chloe, Jas and Nat and want more from them you can find Bare Self on Instagram @bareself.official and you can shop their incredible range of Her Chocolates at www.bareself.com.au. If you want to keep updated with what we're up to you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau

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Happy Wednesday lovelies and get ready for another ep of Let's Talk, Period! Today's episode is with the incredible founders of The Spoonie Society, Helene and Dom!

Dominique and Helene are very familiar with the suffering and stigma that is associated with having a chronic illness as they both suffer from Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. ⁠Dominique was diagnosed with Endometriosis in July of 2019 via laparoscopy & endometrial excision. She has since undergone multiple procedures in order to obtain the best quality of life. Helene was also diagnosed with Endometriosis in August of 2018 and has since been diagnosed with PCOS and Adenomyosis. Helene has also undergone multiple surgeries & procedures including a ketamine infusion and nerve blockers.

Dominique and Helene met through social media only just last year, after sharing their experiences with Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It was then that The Spoonie Society was born! With Dom’s entrepreneurial spirit and marketing insight, and Helene’s knowledge around fashion design The Spoonie Society has just gone from strength to strength in the mere months that they’ve been running. Together Dominique and Helene hope that through The Spoonie Society, chronic illness sufferers will find their voice and help gain awareness on chronic illnesses.

In this chat we talk on:

Helene and Dom’s journeys to diagnosis with endo, adeno + pcos
Advice for people who are navigating getting a diagnosis
What is the spoon theory?
How did the idea for The Spoonie Society come about?
How it feels to go viral on tiktok with your business
What is the hardest thing about having a chronic illness?
Advice for dating and relationships with chronic illnesses?
Plus so much more

If you loved our chat with the Helene and Dom, and want more from them you can find The Spoonie Society @thespooniesocietyau and you can shop their incredible range curated for those with chronic illnesses at thespooniesociety.com.au. If you want to keep updated with what we're up to you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau

Thank you so much to our sponsors for today's episode, Pelvi. To shop their range of leak proof underwear and menstrual cups and make the switch to reusables, use our code LETSTALK at checkout for 30% of your order! Head to www.pelvi.com for more details.

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Welcome back for another episode lovely people or hello if you're new here! Today's episode is with the powerhouse duo, Aussie/American best friends turned biz partners, Caroline and Annie, founders of Flossy! They dreamt up Flossy while sitting on the beach discussing our shared (and all-too-seedy) experiences buying sex toys. After talking to many other women about sex, pleasure and buying sex toys, they realised they weren't alone. Why is it that with something as important and integral to our wellbeing, leaves us feeling shameful, uninformed, and overwhelmed?

Flossy is all about bringing you pleasure in its most shame-free form. They believe that pleasure is a fundamental part of sexual health and wellbeing... a narrative that starts with feeling good about purchasing pleasure products.

By normalising the buying experience for intimacy-related items, pleasure becomes seen as normal, healthy, and nothing to be ashamed of. Flossy is your GO-TO for purchasing curated, high-quality products designed specifically for people with vulvas.

In this chat we talk on:

How Annie and Caroline met and became best friends
Caroline and Annie’s experiences around sex and masturbation, and learning to be comfortable speaking about both
Sexual wellness and pleasure, and why women have been left out of this narrative for so long
How flossy came about and what sets it a part from other businesses in the sexual wellness industry
Caroline and Annie’s topic picks for those who experience painful sex
What they would like to see change in the sexual wellness space and what is coming up next for flossy!

If you loved our chat with Annie and Caroline and want more from them you can find Flossy on Instagram @feelflossy or shop their amazing range of vibes here! If you want to keep up with what we're up to you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. If you do enjoy listening and want to be notified when our new eps drop, you can subscribe or follow the show! We would also love it if you shared this episode with a friend or family member, or even show us how you're listening, tag us on instagram stories or in your grid, it really does help us out and helps us grow our community!

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Happy Wednesday (oops it's actually Thursday #techdramas) lovelies! Today's episode is with the bright and knowledgeable Dr Maddy Walker! Dr Maddy is a qualified Acupuncturist, registered with AACMA and AHPRA. She believes that the healing abilities of Chinese Medicine are unique, just like every patient who walks through the door. She is passionate about helping her clients reach optimal health and well-being through natural medicine. She has a special interest in treating women’s health and fertility, cosmetic, emotional and digestive conditions. Maddy is passionate about treating Women's health not just because she wants to help others, but she has been going through her own chronic health journey for years, which still involves searching for the right professionals and receiving correct and helpful information.

In this chat we talk on:

What is Traditional Chinese Medicine
Different tools used in TCM
How TCM can help with adenomyosis and endometriosis
Stress; the impacts and how we can reduce our stress
The role of herbs and the importance of practitioner prescribed herbs
Why Dr Maddy wants an action plan implemented for each patient for when they see any health professional
Plus so much more

If you loved our chat with Dr Maddy , and want more from her you can find her on Instagram @dr_maddy_acupuncture. Maddy has also started her own podcast "Flourish 'n' Flow" to help spread awareness for women's health and share other's stories, you can search Flourish 'n' Flow wherever you get your podcasts to have a listen. If you want to keep updated with what we're up to you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. If you do enjoy listening and want to be notified when our new eps drop, you can subscribe or follow the show! We would also love it if you shared this episode with a friend or family member, or even show us how you're listening! Tag us on instagram stories or in your grid, it really does help us out and helps us grow our community!

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Happy Wednesday lovelies! What better way to kick off Adenomyosis Awareness Month than with the incredibly strong Jess Woolley, founder of @jesshasadeno and adenomyosis advocate. Jess started her instagram account in 2018 after finally being diagnosed with adenomyosis, after years of wondering what was wrong with her body. She has cultivated a following for speaking openly about her experiences with not only adenomyosis, but also mental health. Jess wants the lack of awareness for adeno to end, and for more people to be speaking openly about the condition.

In this chat we talk on:

What it feels like to finally receive that diagnosis after years of being told nothing's wrong for years
Processing anger around having adeno, as well as her tips for working through this
Why Jess started @jesshasadeno and the community she has cultivated as a result
Jess' experience with mental health, starting medication and ending medication stigma
Studying when you have a chronic illness and her top tips for doing so
How Jess manages guilt around her adenomyosis
What adeno has given her
Plus so much more

If you loved our chat with Jess, and want more from her you can find her on Instagram @jesshasadeno. If you want to keep updated with what we're up to you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. If you do enjoy listening and want to be notified when our new eps drop, you can subscribe or follow the show! We would also love it if you shared this episode with a friend or family member, or even show us how you're listening! Tag us on instagram stories or in your grid, it really does help us out and helps us grow our community!

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Helloooooo! It's Wednesday and it means we're back with Episode 4 for Season 2 of the pod! Today's chat is with the super knowledgeable Christie Lee Austin-Hore! Christie is an Accredited Practising Dietitian based in Perth, WA who specialises in endometriosis. Christie is passionate about helping all endo warriors reduce the amount of surgery and medication they require to manage flare-ups of endo pain, bloating, alternating bowel habits and fatigue as well as future-proofing their fertility. After hitting maximum client capacity in her online consulting business after only five months of operating, she has recently turned her unique framework for managing combined endometriosis and IBS, more commonly known as endo belly, into an online six month program called
Beat the Endo Belly.

In this chat we talk on:

The connection between endo, bloating and IBS
Caffeine and the effects on endo
Whether going gluten and dairy free are best for managing endo
Fatigue and endo
Plus so much more!

If you loved our chat with Christie, and want more from her you can find her on Instagram @endometriosis.dietitian or via her website here. If you want to keep up with what we're up to you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. If you do enjoy listening and want to be notified when our new eps drop, you can subscribe or follow the show! We would also love it if you shared this episode with a friend or family member, or even show us how you're listening, tag us on instagram stories or in your grid, it really does help us out and helps us grow our community!

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Happy Wednesday! We're back for Episode 3 of Season 2, and it's with none other than Founder and Managing Director of Share the Dignity, Rochelle Courtenay! Nicknamed ‘The Pad Lady’, Rochelle is a woman on a mission to end period poverty, and break the silence and stigma that surrounds women and periods in Australia and globally. She’s the Founder and Managing Director of Share the Dignity, a charity she started single-handedly in 2015 when she discovered that women in need in Australia had no access to period products during their menstrual cycle. Share the Dignity started from a simple, grassroots idea of wanting to improve the lives of disadvantaged women, and Rochelle forged ahead on the belief that one person could indeed make a difference. Along the way, her dedication inspired others to join in. Today, she leads a team of over 5500 volunteers determined to bring a ray of hope and light into the lives of homeless women and those fleeing from abuse and domestic violence. Share the Dignity has donated over 2.8 million period products (over 37 million dollars’ worth) through multiple initiatives across Australia. Rochelle has also won recognition and accolades for her work including Finalist Australian of the Year, Cosmopolitan Humanitarian of the Year and Pride of Australia.

In this chat we talk on:

When Rochelle realised having painful and heavy periods wasn’t normal, and that she actually had endometriosis
What prompted Rochelle to start Share The Dignity
The first Dignity Drive, where she organised with women in her community to donate 450 packets of pads and tampons to women in need
How Rochelle evolved and grew Share The Dignity to have now collected over 2.8million period products and collection boxes in every Woolworths across Australia
The highlights of Share The Dignity so far
All about Period Pride and the Bloody Big Survey and how you can get involved
What’s coming up next for Share The Dignity
How you can support Share The Dignity
Plus so much more

If you loved our chat with Rochelle, and want more from her you can find her on Instagram @sharethedignityaustralia or via the The Share the Dignity website here. If you want to keep up with what we're up to you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. If you do enjoy listening and want to be notified when our new eps drop, you can subscribe or follow the show! We would also love it if you shared this episode with a friend or family member, or even show us how you're listening, tag us on instagram stories or in your grid, it really does help us out!as this helps us grow our community!

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We're so excited to bring you Episode 2 for Season 2 with the incredible Dr Tina Fleming from Grace Private for Women! Dr Tina Fleming is a highly experienced clinician, with additional sub-specialty training in minimally invasive gynaecology and a Masters in Reproductive Medicine. She specialises in the management of endometriosis and pelvic pain, fertility and conception issues and complex gynaecological surgeries. Dr Fleming is a proud founding member of Grace Private, the only specialist medical and allied health practice for integrated women’s healthcare located at the Gold Coast Private Hospital, Southport.

In this chat we talk on:

What drove Dr Tina to specialise in endometriosis.
The latest information around defining endometriosis and research
How to advocate for yourself when going to the GP for a referral
Endometriosis treatment and management Fertility and endo, IVF and ectopic pregnancy
Plus so much more

If you loved our chat with Dr Tina, and want more from her you can find her on Instagram @graceprivateforwomen or via the Grace Private website here. If you want to keep up with what we're up to you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. If you do enjoy listening and want to be notified when our new eps drop, you can subscribe or follow the show! We would also love it if you shared this episode with a friend or family member, or even show us how you're listening, tag us on instagram stories or in your grid, it really does help us out!as this helps us grow our community!

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Welcome back (or hello if you're new here) for season 2 of Let's Talk, Period. We are so excited to be back for season 2 and are even more excited to be kicking the season off with the effervescent Bridget Hustwaite! You might know bridge from her incredibly popular show Goodnights on Triple J or through her instagram account @endogram. Bridget was diagnosed with endo in 2018, following a 12 year journey to diagnosis. Following this diagnosis, in 2019 she launched @endogram and with over 26 k followers at time of recording, Bridget has cultivated a community from her honesty and vulnerability. It was from this that Bridget started her newest project, How to Endo, a guide to surviving and thriving with endometriosis. How to endo blends bridge’s own personal experiences with endo as well as tips and strategies from Australian Health Experts.

In this chat we talk on:

All things How to Endo, including how it came about, what the experience of writing was like, the hardest chapter to write, and what she hopes people gain from How to Endo!
Her very long, tumultuous journey towards getting an endo diagnosis in 2018, after putting up with the symptoms for over ten years due to questioning if she was just weak and needing to suck it up, and worried about doctors thinking it was just in her head
What led her to start @endogram
How she manages feelings of guilt around her endometriosis
How Bridge manages her career whilst having endo, and her tips for doing so
Advice for navigating relationships when you are living with endo
Plus so much more!

If you loved our chat with Bridget, and want more from her you can find her on Instagram @bridgethustwaite or @endogram. You can also purchase her book How to Endo in all good bookstores or right here! If you want to keep up with what we're up to you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. If you do enjoy listening and want to be notified when our new eps drop, you can subscribe or follow the show! We would also love it if you shared this episode with a friend or family member, or even show us how you're listening, tag us on instagram stories or in your grid, it really does help us out!as this helps us grow our community!

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Happy Wednesday beautiful Let's Talk, Period. family!

This week Isabella sat down with the amazing Katie Norbury, founder of Get Papped! Get Papped is a project which aims to rid the stigma around female health- in particular, pap smears/cervical screenings. Katie has created 25th birthday cards with a pledge inside promising that you’ll hold your loved one accountable to book their pap smear within the next month. The project was created after Katie received an abnormal pap smear result and didn't know what to expect or how to talk about it without shame.

If you loved our chat with Katie, and want more from her you can find her on Instagram @get.papped or you can learn more and purchase a Get Papped card at www.get-papped.com. If you want to keep up with what we're up to you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. We would also love it if you subscribed or followed the podcast, as it helps other listeners to find our show! We also have our very own Let's Talk Period. Podcast Community, which allows you to find like minded listeners and continue the conversation about each and every ep, you can join here.

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HELLOOOO beautiful listeners and welcome back to another ep of Let's Talk, Period.

This week, Isabella sat down with Victoria Spiliopoulous, Founder and Principal Instructor at Vicalates. In the midst of COVID-19, Vic, like everyone else, found her plans dramatically changed! What started out as fun online pilates classes with friends during lockdown, pivoted into a business idea. Having launched just one month ago, Vicalates is a boutique, full service Reformer Pilates studio that culminates the principles of Pilates with art, design and sensory experience. She is passionate about women’s health, love all bodies and love making all bodies feel good. We talk on her relationship with health and fitness, how she wasn't always into pilates and what led her to take classes, then go onto teach the method, her top tips if you're new to reformer and how to not feel completely overwhelmed, and how you can work to include pilates as a form of movement when you have a chronic condition. Vic is an absolute pocket rocket and is so passionate and driven and just exudes so much light and energy in this chat, and we know you'll leave it feeling uplifted and ready to take on the day!

If you loved our chat with Vic and want more from Vicalates, you can find her on Instagram @vicalates or you can learn more and book a class via www.vicalates.com. If you want to keep up with what we're up to you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. We would also love it if you subscribed or followed the podcast, as it helps other listeners to find our show! We also have our very own Let's Talk Period. Podcast Community, which allows you to find like minded listeners and continue the conversation about each and every ep, you can join here.

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Fancy seeing you here! It's Wednesday and that means it's definitely time for our latest episode and this one is with the lovely Summeet Seyan.

In this episode, Isabella sat down with Summeet Seyan, who was born and raised in Canada and the US, as a first generation Indian-Canadian, before moving to London with her husband, shortly after she was diagnosed with PCOS due to irregular and lengthy cycles. After 6 years of being on the pill and then working on her diet, Summeet was able to fall pregnant naturally and have her first child. Soon after, her periods returned and they were regular, so Summeet assumed everything was back to normal and her PCOS had eased. It was then when her periods became extremely heavy, so heavy that she needed iron and B12 injections. It was then another two and a half years before they would welcome their next child, and this time navigating yet another health system, with Summeet and her family having moved to Japan. After this birth her period returned quickly and as such her doctor suggested the Mirena, but after six months of sharp pelvic pain and discomfort she opted to have it removed. Most recently, Summeet calls Sydney home and has recently undergone a hysterectomy due to her severe symptoms. She aims to share more about her experiences with women's health and what it's like to navigate four different healthcare systems, whilst trying to advocate for yourself. Summeet is incredibly open, honest and raw in her recount of her experiences and we really think you'll connect with this one.

Loved listening to what Summeet and want even more from her? You can find her on instagram @londonodyessy. If you want to keep up with what we're up to you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. We would also love it if you subscribed or followed the podcast, as it helps other listeners to find our show! We also have our very own Let's Talk Period. Podcast Community, which allows you to find like minded listeners and continue the conversation about each and every ep, you can join here.

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It's time for our next ep, can you believe!? This one is with two literal rays of sunshine, Lar and Cath!

In this episode, Isabella sat down with Lauren and Catherine Lee, the founders of Semaine Health. Lar and Cath are identical twin sisters both living with endometriosis. After a 15 year wait to be officially diagnosed, Lar had multiple surgeries for her stage IV endo and Cath excision surgery for her stage II. Based on their experience of having their period pain dismissed for years, Cath and Lar started their own plant-based supplement company called Semaine. Their first supplement is an all-natural anti-inflammatory for people with painful periods. Their biggest dream for Semaine is that it pushes the medical and pharma industries to take womxn's pain seriously. We talk on their endometriosis stories, the burnout and stress that can come from trying to manage a chronic condition, the why behind starting Semaine health, as well as the journey to launching, the key ingredients, what each one does and why it was so important to make them plant based and dairy free, the highlights and impact they've created so far, and we touch on what's coming up next for Semaine! Lar and Cath are like beams of light and were such a delight to have on the show, so we absolutely know you're going to connect and resonate with what they have to say!

Loved listening to what Lar and Cath had to say? Want more from Semaine Health? You can find them on instagram @semainehealth and head to their website here. If you want to keep up with what we're up to you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. We would also love it if you subscribed or followed the podcast, as it helps other listeners to find our show! We also have our very own Let's Talk Period. Podcast Community, which allows you to find like minded listeners and continue the conversation about each and every ep, you can join here.

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Helloooooo lovely people! We're so pumped to have you here for our latest episode, with the super fab Georgia Stuart from The Endo Journal.

In this episode Isabella talks with Georgia about her experience with endo and adeno, and the process it took to be diagnosed, as well as the ongoing management of these conditions. She also talks on why she started her instagram account @theendojournal, how and why she's amassed such a large following, the impact and highlights she's had as a result of her online community, anxiety, mental health stigma and Georgia's journey with medicinal cannabis, after being approved last year.

Just a note around sound for this episode, you might hear some brushing sounds, which is just Georgia's headphones brushing against her jumper, as well as some wildlife (imagine you're at a tropical retreat whilst you're listening - bliss).

Loved our ep with Georgia? You can find her on instagram @theendojournal, if you want to keep up with what we're up to you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. We would also love it if you subscribed or followed the podcast, as it helps other listeners to find our show! We also have our very own Let's Talk Period. Podcast Community, which allows you to continue the conversation about each and every ep, you can join here.

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We've made it to mid week and that means we've got a brand NEW episode for you lovely people and an INCREDIBLE one at that!

This week Isabella sat down with Psycho-Sexologist, Chantelle Otten and Pelvic Physiotherapist, Dora Pandeloglou!

Chantelle is Australia's leading Psycho-Sexologist who is passionate about empowering people to feel great about their sexual health, self-esteem, communication and education. Chantelle is the director of the Australian Institute of Sexology and Sexual Medicine, where she and her team of sexologists work to positively change the sexual lives of the Australian’s, also using her social media to spread sexual empowerment to all.

Dora Pandeloglou is a Melbourne-based Physiotherapist who has worked extensively in Women’s Health, Musculoskeletal and Sport Physiotherapy. Dora uses a holistic and proactive treatment approach that combines hands on therapy, education and exercise therapy for optimal client centred care.Dora works extensively with women that have pelvic floor related problems including incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain and sexual pain. These are problems that women commonly suffer from, but are rarely talked about, meaning they often go untreated for years.

In this episode we talk on both Chantelle and Dora's roles as well as the how and why they felt driven to careers in within the health and sexual fields, pelvic floor dysfunction, vaginismus, painful sex, the way sex is viewed as by society and the benefits of broadening that view to not just be penetration but to also include outercourse, being mindful and getting out of your head in the bedroom AND SO MUCH MORE!

Chantelle also mentions her sexy playlist SEX VOL 1 on Spotify, which you can listen to, to help you 'get down and dirty' here.

Loved our ep with Dora and Chantelle? You can find them on instagram! Chantelle is @chantelle_otten_sexologist and Dora is @physio.with.dora, and you can find out more info on booking a session with them via Chantelle's website, here. You can also listen to Chantelle's Podcast, Sexy Stories with Chantelle Otten Sexologist here!

If you want to keep up with what we're up to you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. We would also love it if you subscribed or followed the podcast, as it helps other listeners to find our show! We also have our very own Let's Talk Period. Podcast Community, which allows you to continue the conversation about each and every ep, you can join here.

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Happy Wednesday (AKA Let's Talk, Period. day) beautiful souls! We're soooo excited to share this ep with you!

This week Isabella sat down with Maddie Ossovani and Matt Cohen, the co-founders of Bloody Good (Bins), a Melbourne-based sanitary bin company fighting period taboo with gorgeous, colourful bins. They also donate 50% of their profits to projects that empower women in low-income countries. Bloody Good is entirely self-funded and currently has about a dozen customers, but their dream is to one day have a Bloody Good Bin in every commercial bathroom stall in Australia. In this episode we talk about what led them to start Bloody Good, how they actually took their idea of creating colourful, quirky sanitary bins into an actual physical product and why they feel there is such a stigma around periods and disposing of period products. We also talk why they are so passionate about being a social enterprise, and the impact they've been able to create as a result, plus SO much more!

If you enjoyed our chat with Mads and Matt and want to keep up to date with them and the Bloody Good team, you can follow Bloody Good on Instagram right here @bloodygoodbins or you can head to their website here! They even have a handy form if you want to anonymously nominate a business or workplace for a Bloody Good bin - so cool. If you want to keep up with what we're up to you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

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Hello lovely listeners and we hope you're ready for our latest ep of Let's Talk, Period with the lovely Milina Opsenica.

This week Isabella sat down with Milina Opsenica. Milina is the founder of Beyond The Cusp, workshops that work to empower Mums and their daughters to be comfortable with their first period, understand their menstrual cycle, and welcome them into becoming a young woman. She is on a mission to teach girls to understand and trust their bodies, to not be ashamed of their periods, and to be comfortable with the changes they are going through. Milina is happily married, with two daughters and a son, and periods are now a very normal topic of conversation in her home. We talk on what led Milina to start Beyond the Cusp, and what changes she’s made within her own family to bring greater awareness towards periods and the menstrual cycle. She shares her own experiences around the education she received growing up, and how you can navigate the way as mum and talk with your children and family about their bodies, periods and puberty, plus so many other things!

If you enjoyed our chat with Milina and want to keep up to date with her, you can follow her on Instagram right her @beyondthecusp or you can head to their website here. If you want to keep up with what we're up to and indulge in some quality memes, mixed with important period content you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

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It's Wednesday and we missed you last week! We're here and ready with our latest episode, and it's with the lovely Elissa Harris!

In this episode, Isabella talks with Elissa Harris. Elissa is trying to navigate the present over a perfect way of life, finding her way through motherhood and her ‘new’ identity, having recently undergone a hysterectomy, due to suffering from fibroids. Elissa is warm, bubbly and when she reached out to share her story, she wanted to do so in the hope that she can bring awareness to others. We talk about how Elissa came to know she had fibroids and her debilitating experience with them, which ultimately led to her needing a hysterectomy. We also talk on Elissa’s top tips for pre and post hysterectomy, as well as navigating the unexpected grief and coming to terms with your sexuality, when a part of you that is linked to your identity as a female, is no longer there.

If you enjoyed our chat with Elissa and want to keep up to date with her , you can follow her on Instagram right here @elissa_louvaine_ If you want to keep up with what we're up to and indulge in some quality memes, mixed with important period content you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (i_gosling).

Happy Wednesday gorgeous Let's Talk, Period. listeners! We hope you're ready for a brand new ep!

In this episode, Isabella talks with Eleni Gabrielides, Eleni is a sexual health promotor, currently completing a masters of sexology. She’s dedicated to educating others and smashing stigma. Eleni has cultivated a super engaged online following through her Instagram account, @sextalkwitheleni where she smashes stigmas and breaks taboos on all things sex.

We talk on what drove Eleni to undertake her masters in sexology, her own experience of sex education in school, why people are getting vagina face lifts, period sex; why there's so much shame around it and her top tips for engaging in period sex, as well as SO much more!

If you enjoyed our chat with Eleni and want to learn more from her, you can follow her on Instagram right here @sextalkwitheleni. If you want to keep up with what we're up to and indulge in some quality memes, mixed with important period content you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (i_gosling).

We hope you're having a gorgeous day and are ready for another episode of Let's Talk, Period!

In this episode, Isabella talks with Bethany Noble, Founder and Chief Executive Ovulator at The Periodical! Beth has had over 250 periods, used over 3,000 tampons and enjoys netflix binges, candle lit hot water bottle sessions and vegan chocolate while she periods. She understands what it’s like to be caught without a tampon and realised that since everything else can be delivered to your door, why can’t a period care package subscription be included, for what is the most natural ‘subscription’ of all! Beth is passionate about environmentally friendly products and working with organic materials to ensure the products that are in direct contact with our skin isn’t doing us any harm.

In this episode we talk more on what led Beth to start The Periodical, her recent endometriosis diagnosis, why she thinks we don’t talk on periods and lack education around them, and what she would like to see change in the health world to improve our gynaecological health, plus so much more!

If you enjoyed our chat with Beth and want more from her and The Periodical you can follow her on Instagram right here @theperiodical and you can shop a Periodical subscription via The Periodical website here. If you want to keep up with what we're up to and indulge in some quality memes, mixed with important period content you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (i_gosling).

We're back from our little break and we're sooooo excited to be back and bring you our latest episode of Let's Talk, Period with the incredible Brigitte Warne from PCOS to Wellness.

In this episode, Isabella talks with Brigitte, sydney based entrepreneur, mother, model and advocate for PCOS awareness and hormone health. With a double degree in Public Health & Health/ Health Promotion + Commerce, two international businesses and the creator of the online community 'PCOS to Wellness' Brigitte is passionate about empowering women suffering with PCOS, hormonal imbalances and infertility with natural and holistic approaches. We chat about her journey to diagnosis with PCOS and she decided to take a holistic approach to managing her PCOS, after being told that she'd never fall pregnant naturally. Brigitte shares her top recommendation to include in your health toolkit, how she started sharing her ups and downs on instagram and developed a massive community of others who wanted answers to their PCOS too, as well as how she started sharing her CYSTERHOOD and MAMAHOOD teas with her community, after an overwhelming response. We seriously could have talked for hours and Brigitte has such a beautiful, warm energy and we really think you're going to love this one!

If you enjoyed our chat with Brigitte and want more from her (we know you do), you can follow her on Instagram right here @pcos_to_wellness and you can shop her powerful hormone loving CYSTERHOOD and MAMAHOOD teas here. If you want to keep up with what we're up to and indulge in some quality memes, mixed with important period content you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (i_gosling).

HAPPY WEDNESDAY gorgeous souls, we hope you're ready for our latest ep of Let's Talk, Period!

In this episode, Isabella chats with Dannielle Stewart, from The Daisy Diaries by Danni. Dannielle is an endometriosis, adenomyosis and POTS sufferer and has been experiencing symptoms of these since her early teens. She is a registered nurse, currently working in theatre and recovery.

Dannielle is an advocate for those suffering from endo, adeno or POTs and often shares her experiences about living with these on her blog as well as her instagram. We chat more on her journey to diagnosis, how she felt like a fraud with her pain, why so many of us cry in holding bay for surgery, her must have item in her health tool kit and she also gives us answers to a bunch of commonly asked questions about going in for a laparoscopy given her experience as a theatre and recovery nurse, including how to have your hair when you've having a lap - trivial, but important.

Loved listening to our ep with Danni!? You can follow her on Instagram right here @thedaisydiariesbydanni and if you want to keep updated on what we're up to, you can follow us here, we're at @letstalkperiodau

Your host is Isabella Gosling (i_gosling).

HAPPY HAPPY WEDNESDAY! We're so glad to have you here for another ep of Let's Talk, Period!

In this episode, Isabella chats with Brisbane babe Freeda Thong, founder and director of the social enterprise, Ecopads Australia. Having suffered painful periods, dysregulated hormones, amidst having on average three to five periods a year, she only just received a diagnosis of PCOS, after 17 years of thinking she and her body were weird. Freeda is passionate about women’s health, global equality and communication, evidenced by her actively working as a speech pathologist too!

Wanting to put an end to the landfill of disposable sanitary items, provide opportunities to employ and empower women, and break the stigma of menstruation and periods, Ecopads Australia was born. For every ecopad purchase you are sending one to a girl or woman in need overseas. The motivation and drive behind Freeda, working in two roles and doing so much good, just shines through this chat. We talk more about the why behind Ecopads Australia and the impact Freeda has been able to create, we also talk more about Freeda’s long journey to be diagnosed with PCOS, why she is so passionate about educating people and smashing period stigmas, what she would tell her younger self and how important it is to get educated about your period and your body.

Loved listening to Freeda!? You can follow her and stay updated on the amazing work Ecopads Australia is doing on Instagram right here @ecopadsaustralia and if you want to follow us on Instagram, we're at @letstalkperiodau.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (i_gosling).

It's time for another episode lovelies and we thin

In this episode, Isabella chats with Dani Byrnes, a lifestyle and fitness content creator, model, ambassador and pilates teacher. Dani is based on the Gold Coast, with her husband and dog Max, having recently announced that they’re expecting! This comes after years of experiencing excruciating pain, describing feeling like a zombie, curled up, lying in the shower, with at least eight out of ten pain at least once a month. Dani is so open and honest in this chat, and is so raw in detailing her struggles and the decisions and choices she’s had to make, from feeling like she needed to justify herself and have people believe her, and her pain, to going into a doctors appointment, ready to have a hysterectomy, to try and get some relief from the pain. Until last year, when Dani was diagnosed with endometriosis. In this episode we talk more about the long road Dani has been down to find answers to her pain, why she’s so passionate about sharing her health and wellness triumphs and struggles with her following, as well as touching on her experience with breast implant illness, as well as her tips for returning to exercise post lap and what’s coming up next for her.

Loved our ep with Dani, you can find her on Instagram right here @dani_byrnes and if you want to follow us on Instagram, we're at @letstalkperiodau.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (i_gosling).

Happy Wednesday you gorgeous souls! We hope that you're having an amazing week and this episode can give you a little mood booster, if you're not!

In this episode, Isabella chats with Khalehla Ireland, founder of Real Women Talk. Khalehla has been battling with PCOS, or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and the nasty symptoms for years, with the last 12 months being the worst. She felt isolated and left with little information about the illness and why she was feeling the way she was, and according to modern medicine it was ‘normal’.. Khalehla decided that it wasn’t good enough to feel this way, and she was the only one who could change that. She began searching that although modern medicine was helpful, there were also other alternative options available to assist in managing her condition.

In 2019, she launched Real Women talk to have an open space, where women could come together and gain knowledge, as well as for Khalehla to share the positive changes she was making and to hold herself accountable. In this episode we talk more about Khalehla’s journey with PCOS, what she includes in her toolkit and her morning routine, we also hear about the education she received around periods, and why she feels more needs to be done to improve the education of young women. We also hear about the journey behind Real Women Talk, the impact it has had in the community and what's coming up next for Khalehla!

Loved listening to Khalehla!? You can follow her on Instagram right here @_realwomentalk and if you want to follow us on Instagram, we're at @letstalkperiodau.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (i_gosling).

We're back from our little hiatus last week and hope you're ready for another episode of Let's Talk, Period. We hope this episode can bring some light to your day, and keep you company, given how intense everything feels right now!

In this episode, Isabella talks with Sophie Stewart, founder of Got You Girl. After 14 years of working in the retail sector Sophie began to reassess where she was heading in life. She knew she needed to make a change but had no idea what. That lightbulb moment came in May 2019 when Sophie attended a ‘Business Chicks’ conference in Sydney and heard Ita Buttrose speak. Inspired, Sophie knew she had to create something to help start conversations and provide girls the tools they need to thrive, cue Got You Girl. We talk about the journey of Got You Girl, Sophie’s morning routine and her views on periods and why we don’t speak about them, or other women’s health issues. Sophie also shares what’s coming up next for Got You Girl and the power of sharing your story.

Loved listening to Sophie!? You can follow Got You Girl on Instagram right here @gotyougirls and if you want to follow us on Instagram, we're at @letstalkperiodau.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (i_gosling).

HAPPY WEDNESDAY Let's Talk, Period. Fam! We hope you're having a week (we would say good week, but it's definitely been a crazy one)! We hope you're all doing things that fill your cup and making time for you!

In this episode we chat with Leanne Webber, founder of The Founders Team! Leanne shares why she started The Founders Team, and how it came about, how she plans her work month around her period and that she no longer ties her worth to her productivity. Leanne also shares her key strategies for new business owners to continue managing their health and her top tips for those working from home right now! Leanne is a powerhouse and we had so much fun recording this ep!

You can follow Leanne on Instagram @leanne_webber and you can follow her business, The Founders Team at @the.founders.team and we're at @letstalkperiodau.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (i_gosling).

It's Wednesday, and you know what that means! It's time for another episode of Let's Talk, Period.

In this episode, Isabella chats with Meredith East-Powell, a clinical nutritionist and yoga teacher. Meredith tells us her top three tips that you can implement today to improve your health, shares her advice for beginner yogis, and delves into how she transitioned into a career in the health field, from working high up in the fashion industry. We also touch on gut health, the role of inflammation and the correlation with mental health. Meredith has such a calming presence and this episode is packed full of practical tips that you can implement into your own life.

You can follow Meredith on Instagram, she's at @healingyogi and we're at @letstalkperiodau. You can also head to Meredith's website where she regularly shares recipes, tips and tricks to help you manage your health.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (i_gosling).

HAPPPPYYYY WEDNESDAY LOVELIES and welcome to the very first ep of Let's Talk Period. we're so glad to have you listening to us in your ear holes!
In this episode Isabella chats with Jess Tilley, who identifies as a non binary person. They talk about what it means to identify as non binary, Jess' experience with being diagnosed with endometriosis, when you don't identify as female, but have been diagnosed with a typically 'female' condition, and Jess' thoughts on how we can all be more inclusive of the trans and non-binary communities.
You can follow Jess on Instagram @jessicaannetilley and we're at @letstalkperiodau.
Your host is Isabella Gosling (i_gosling).