This week on the podcast we’re joined by Prue Craven, who was born with a rare condition called MRKH, meaning she never developed a uterus.Prue opens up about the moment she realised something was different, the long journey through IVF and surrogacy heartbreak, and the life-changing 14-hour transplant surgery that gave her the chance to carry her own child. She shares what it was like to wake up with a uterus for the first time, the incredible story of her friend becoming her donor, and how it felt to finally give birth to her daughter Rose.This is a story about resilience, hope, and breaking down what we think is possible for women’s health.Follow & ConnectInstagram: @wearethecyclistWebsite: wearethecyclist.comHit play and join the journey.
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The Brutal Reality of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis with Georgie
This week on the podcast we’re joined by Georgie, who courageously shares her real story with endometriosis and adenomyosis. She speaks honestly about the symptoms she’s lived with, the multiple surgeries she’s endured, and the ongoing challenges of navigating life with chronic pain.We dive into how her diagnosis has reshaped her day-to-day - from the difficulty of holding down work to the way her dreams of having children have shifted. Georgie’s openness is raw, relatable, and a reminder of the resilience so many women draw on while navigating these conditions.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @wearethecyclistWebsite: wearethecyclist.comHit play to listen in and join the journey.
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Kat's Birth Story: From VBAC to Emergency C Section
In this episode, Kat shares her powerful and emotional birth story.From raspberry leaf tea to acupuncture, induction herbs, dates, evening primrose oil, perineal massage, and even colostrum collection, Kat takes us through everything she tried in the hopes of achieving a VBAC. Despite her best efforts, her journey led to a second emergency c-section - and with it, the lessons and peace she found in knowing she had done everything she could.We talk through the emotional rollercoaster of birth, her tips for postpartum recovery, and the surreal moment where Jess experienced a miscarriage while Kat was in labour - a true reminder of the complexity of womanhood and the shared experiences of our bodies.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @wearethecyclistWebsite: wearethecyclist.com
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Gen Mora: What Anorexia Taught Me About My Body, My Periods, and My Pregnancy
From battling anorexia and OCD to co-founding one of New Zealand’s leading mental health charities Voices of Hope, Genevieve Mora’s story is one of resilience and hope.In this episode, Gen (@_genevieve_mora) opens up about her lived experience with anorexia, the toll it took on her body and cycles, and the road to recovery. We dive into how disordered eating impacts reproductive health, why launching a charity became her way of helping others, and what it’s been like navigating pregnancy after everything her body has been through.This is a raw, honest, and empowering conversation about mental health, womanhood, and learning to trust your body again.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @wearethecyclistWebsite: wearethecyclist.comHit play to join us on this powerful journey with Gen.
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The Endometriosis Story Every Woman Needs to Hear with Abbey Harrison
This week on The Cyclist Podcast we’re diving into a raw and powerful story of living with endometriosis.Our guest is Abbey Harrison, perinatal and women’s health social worker, who not only supports women through birth, loss, and midwifery referrals, but has also walked her own long road with chronic illness.In this episode we focus mostly on her personal journey with chronic health, particularly Endometriosis. She shares her deeply personal journey, from being dismissed with symptoms as a teenager, to multiple laparoscopies, becoming a young mum, going through miscarriage, and learning how to rebuild her sense of self in a body that doesn’t always cooperate.It’s a conversation about endo, resilience, and redefining your worth when life doesn’t follow the script. This is an episode every woman will see a piece of herself in.Follow & ConnectInstagram: @wearethecyclistWebsite: wearethecyclist.comHit play and let's learn to cycle better together.
The go-to women’s health podcast for real, honest conversations about hormones, periods, PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, and the rest. Hosted by Jess Quinn & Katherine Douglas, we dive into all things women's health and help you to demystify owning a female body— with expert advice and real stories to help you feel empowered and informed. If you’re tired of being dismissed and want to decode your body, this podcast is for you.
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