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• Laura Henshaw on Pregnancy, Period Pain and Why Your Body Isn't a Trend

  This week we are joined by Laura Henshaw, co-founder of Kic.In this conversation, Laura opens up about her experience with painful periods, navigating pregnancy & her decision to have children, and how her relationship with cycle syncing has evolved over time. We also dive into the cultural moment of GLP1s, SkinnyTok, comparison culture and the pressure to change or control our bodies in order to fit in.Laura shares what has helped her stay connected to herself, soften self judgment, and find confidence in a changing body. This is an honest, spacious and deeply human chat about identity, womanhood and coming home to your body.Follow & ConnectInstagram: @wearethecyclistWebsite: wearethecyclist.comPress play, we cannot wait for you to hear this one.

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• Daisy Dagg: Vulvodynia, Endo & Life After a Hysterectomy

  This week on The Cyclist, we sit down with Daisy Dagg for one of the most open and powerful conversations we’ve had yet.Daisy shares her story starting from her cervical cancer diagnosis in her early years, through the confusing and painful journey that eventually led to her vulvodynia diagnosis. She opens up about what it’s really like to live with chronic pelvic pain, from how it affects intimacy and relationships, to the emotional toll of constantly being dismissed.We then talk about her experience with endometriosis and the decision to have a hysterectomy, diving into the mix of grief, relief, and hope that can come with it.This is an honest, brave, and necessary conversation about the realities of living in a body that’s constantly in pain, and finding a voice through it all.Follow & Connect:@wearethecyclist | wearethecyclist.com

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• Endo, Type 1 Diabetes & Finding Strength in Setbacks with Jess Kerr

  What does it take to perform at the top of your game when your body doesn’t always play ball?This week, we’re joined by Jess Kerr, New Zealand cricketer, to talk about living and performing with type 1 diabetes, navigating endometriosis surgeries, and being diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy.Jess shares how she manages blood sugar, recovery, and energy on and off the field, what it’s really like to push through chronic pain as an elite athlete, and how she’s learnt to listen to her body instead of fight against it.It’s an honest conversation about resilience, identity, and redefining strength when your health throws you a curveball.Follow & Connect:@wearethecyclist | wearethecyclist.comHit play and join the journey.

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• The Truth About PCOS, TikTok Myths, and The Pill with Dietician Sara Widdowson

  From PCOS to the pill - we’re diving into the topics that TikTok loves to oversimplify.In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Sara Widdowson, dietitian and founder of Your Monthly, to unpack the real science (and the real-life experience) behind PCOS, hormone balance, and contraception.We tackle the big questions:✨ What actually is PCOS - and can you cure it?✨ Why do so many TikTok “hormone hacks” miss the mark?✨ How can you best support your body when coming on or off the pill?This one’s for anyone who’s ever been confused, overwhelmed, or misled by the noise online. Sara helps us bring it back to evidence, empathy, and what’s actually within your control.Follow & [email protected] play and join the conversation, because understanding your hormones shouldn’t be this hard.

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• You Are Not a Small Man: How Hormones Change the Way We Move with Lydia O'Donnell

  Today Jess sits down in Sydney with longtime friend and running legend Lydia O’Donnell, co-founder of Femmi and Nike Run Club Head Coach for the Pacific.Lydia shares how shifting from “how I look” to “what my body can do” changed everything, including her performance. She opens up about RED-S, losing and regaining her period, and how cycle-aware training and proper fueling helped her rebuild strength and smash PBs. You’ll hear the story behind Femmi, why women aren’t “small men” in sport, the power of male allies, and Lydia’s advice to younger athletes on patience, confidence, and learning your body.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @wearethecyclistWebsite: wearethecyclist.comHit play to join the conversation and take what you need for your next run, walk, or workout.

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