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• Sharyn Casey - The Diagnosis That Changed Everything

  In this open, honest, and deeply powerful episode, we’re joined by the incredible Sharyn Casey (@sharyncasey) for a conversation that pulls back the curtain on motherhood, fertility, and mental health. Sharyn shares her journey through infertility and the emotional rollercoaster that came with it, including her diagnosis of a septate in her uterus and the life-changing care she received from her gynaecologist. She opens up about the premature birth of her son, the unexpected realities of new motherhood, and her experience with anxiety and depression, all while showing up on radio and TV with the warmth and humour we know her for. With grace, grit, and her signature realness, Sharyn reminds us that behind every woman is often a story we haven’t heard, one of strength, struggle, and healing. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating their own fertility or mental health journey, or simply needing a reminder that you’re not alone.Follow & Connect:✨ Instagram: ⁠⁠@wearethecyclist⁠⁠✨ Website: ⁠⁠www.wearethecyclist.com⁠⁠We’re so glad you’re here - hit play, subscribe, and let’s learn to cycle better together.

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• It's Not All In Your Head with Clinical Psychologist Dr Bex Parkes

  In this raw, validating, and deeply insightful episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr Bex Parkes - clinical psychologist, founder of All About Wellbeing, and advisor to The Cyclist - for a conversation that pulls back the curtain on the powerful intersection between mental health and women’s health.Bex shares her personal journey through years of undiagnosed fibroids and autoimmune challenges, and how learning to trust her body became a radical act of self-advocacy. Together we unpack the messy, often overlooked emotional side of chronic pain and women’s health - from the impact of medical gaslighting to rebuilding trust with your own body when it feels like the system isn’t listening.This episode explores the science and lived realities behind mind-body pain cycles, trauma, central sensitization, and why the psychological toll of not being believed can sometimes hurt more than the symptoms themselves. Bex offers real-world tools for calming your nervous system, practicing radical acceptance, and changing the narrative around what it means to “push through” versus honoring when your body needs rest.With honesty and a big dose of compassion, this conversation is a lifeline for anyone who’s ever felt dismissed, confused, or alone in their health journey. Tune in for practical advice, myth-busting truths, and a reminder that your pain - and your experience - are real.This is a must-listen for anyone ready to rewrite the rules around healing, find community in the tough stuff, and learn how psychology can be a game-changer in both personal and collective health.Follow & Connect: ✨ Instagram: @wearethecyclist✨ Website: www.wearethecyclist.comWe’re so glad you’re here - hit play, subscribe, and let’s decode the cycle together.

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• How Food Helped Us Heal: The Two Raw Sisters Story

  In this open, honest, and hilarious episode, we’re joined by the incredible Rosa and Margo from Two Raw Sisters for a conversation that’s as empowering as it is entertaining.Margo shares her journey with chronic fatigue and endometriosis, and how years of navigating symptoms led her to a deeper understanding of her body and health. Rosa opens up about her experience with RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) as a young high-performance athlete, and the pivotal moment that shifted everything in her healing journey.Together, they reflect on how food became a foundational part of their recovery, not just as nourishment, but as a tool for joy, connection, and transformation. What started as a personal path to healing has since evolved into a movement, with Two Raw Sisters inspiring thousands to eat and live more intuitively.With their signature humour, wisdom, and no-BS approach, Rosa and Margo talk about the power of slowing down, tuning in, and rewriting the rules when it comes to health and healing.This is a feel-good, deeply real episode that reminds us all that wellness doesn’t have to be rigid, it can be raw, messy, joyful, and uniquely yours.Follow & Connect:✨ Instagram: ⁠@wearethecyclist⁠✨ Website: ⁠www.wearethecyclist.com⁠We’re so glad you’re here - hit play, subscribe, and let’s learn to cycle better together.

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• Beyond Endo: What You Deserve to Know About Your Body with Dr Fiona Connell

  In this open, honest, and insightful episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Fiona Connell for an empowering conversation that pulls back the curtain on women's health - from navigating endometriosis and medical gaslighting, to understanding the menstrual cycle and advocating for the care you deserve.Dr. Fiona shares her expertise on what a healthy menstrual cycle actually looks like - breaking down the hormonal shifts, symptoms, and signs that are often misunderstood or overlooked. She offers a clear, compassionate guide to what’s "normal," what’s not, and why so many women are left in the dark about their own bodies.We dive deep into the reality of living with endometriosis and why a multidisciplinary approach - bringing together GPs, specialists, physiotherapists, dietitians and more - is so crucial for truly effective care. Fiona also speaks candidly about the widespread issue of medical gaslighting, and why self-advocacy in the healthcare system has become such an essential (but exhausting) part of so many women's journeys.From decoding your cycle to reclaiming your voice in medical spaces, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt dismissed, confused, or let down by the system.This is an eye-opening, validating, and empowering conversation about knowing your body, standing your ground, and rewriting the narrative around women's health.Whether you're living with endo, learning about your cycle, or fighting for better answers - this one’s for you.Follow & Connect:✨ Instagram: @wearethecyclist✨ Website: www.wearethecyclist.comWe’re so glad you’re here — hit play, subscribe, and let’s learn to cycle better together.

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• When Your Body Doesn’t Work the Way You Hoped with Bree Tomasel

  In this open and deeply personal episode, we sit down with the hilarious and heartfelt Bree Tomasel (@breetomasel) to talk about the messy, emotional, and often misunderstood side of women’s health.Bree shares her experience living with endometriosis and PCOS - from the symptoms she brushed off for years to the moment she finally got answers. She opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of navigating fertility in a same-sex relationship and how hormones and chronic pain have played such a huge role in her life. We also chat about advocating for yourself in a medical system that doesn’t always listen, the grief that comes with feeling let down by your body, and why talking out loud about the hard stuff matters more than ever.This episode is raw, real, and incredibly important - especially for anyone trying to understand their body, support a loved one, or simply feel less alone.Follow us on Instagram @wearethecyclist and join the conversation

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