The Cyclist

A raw and honest end-of-year conversation reflecting on everything 2025 asked of us.In this final episode for the year, Jess and Kat sit down for an unfiltered chat about the highs, the heartbreaks, and the behind-the-scenes reality of the year that was.We speak openly about Jess’ battle with anxiety, the moments we felt completely overwhelmed, and the times we genuinely questioned whether we could keep going. We reflect on launching not one but two brands, the pressure that came with it, the pinch-me moments, and the lessons that only come from doing hard things in real time. This episode is about growth, boundaries, resilience, and what it really takes to build something meaningful while navigating your own health and nervous system.Follow & ConnectInstagram: @wearethecyclistWebsite: wearethecyclist.comHit play for an honest close to the year, and a reminder that you are not alone in the messy middle. We can't wait to be in your ears again in 2026!

This week we sit down with fitness trainer and psychology graduate Britt McNabb, known online as @mindbody.britt, for a powerful conversation on healing your relationship with movement and the body you call home.Britt shares her own 40kg weight loss journey and how it shaped the unique mind body approach she uses with women today. Her work blends nervous system education, fitness, and deep self compassion to help women create lasting change without punishment or shame.In this episode we talk about the bridge between mind and body, what real self love looks like beyond aesthetics, how to rebuild trust with yourself, and the emotional reality of learning to appreciate a changing body. It is wise, raw, grounding, and deeply supportive for anyone who has ever felt stuck in their health journey.Follow and [email protected] to the conversation. Hit play and join the journey.

This week we sit down with fitness trainer and psychology graduate Britt McNabb, known online as @mindbody.britt, for a powerful conversation on healing your relationship with movement and the body you call home.Britt shares her own 40kg weight loss journey and how it shaped the unique mind body approach she uses with women today. Her work blends nervous system education, fitness, and deep self compassion to help women create lasting change without punishment or shame.In this episode we talk about the bridge between mind and body, what real self love looks like beyond aesthetics, how to rebuild trust with yourself, and the emotional reality of learning to appreciate a changing body. It is wise, raw, grounding, and deeply supportive for anyone who has ever felt stuck in their health journey.Note: we apologise for the banging at the start, of course we had construction going on on our roof. It ends after a few mins in. Follow and [email protected] to the conversation. Hit play and join the journey.

This week we sit down with Elbee to talk about the health changes that arrived after birth and the journey to finally being taken seriously.Elbee is a beauty, lifestyle and parenting creator who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis postpartum, later undergoing endometriosis surgery in 2023 and facing unexpected complications with the Mirena.We speak about the early signs that something was not right, the emotional toll of managing chronic illness while parenting, and how her relationship with her body shifted through weight changes and recovery. Elbee shares what helped her advocate for herself, what she wishes more women were told after birth, and how she is learning to trust her body again. This is a gentle and honest conversation for anyone moving through symptoms that feel dismissed or unexplained.Follow and [email protected] play and join the journey.

We sit down with the incredible Jess Thompson, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer at just 26 years old. What started as a gut feeling that something wasn’t right led to a diagnosis that gave her only one to two years to live.Jess walks us through her journey, the symptoms she pushed for answers on, navigating a healthcare system that didn’t always take her seriously, going through chemo and major surgery, and what it felt like to stare death in the face. She shares the moment she was told she was in remission and how that changed her relationship with her body, her priorities, and her sense of purpose.But Jess’s story doesn’t end there. Shortly after celebrating being cancer free, her partner was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. She opens up about how they processed this together, what resilience looks like now, and the lessons she carries forward every day.This conversation is raw, grounding, and full of courage.It’s a reminder that listening to your body can save your life, and that even in the darkest moments, there can still be light.Follow and connect:@wearethecyclistwearethecyclist.comHit play and join us for this powerful episode.