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.
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Is Your Makeup Messing With Your Hormones? with Emma Peters from Aleph Beauty
This week we’re joined by Emma Peters, clean beauty advocate, makeup artist, and founder of Aleph Beauty.The global beauty industry is worth over $670 billion, but behind the glamour lies a hidden health story. Many everyday products contain hormone disruptors that can interfere with the endocrine system, impacting everything from menstrual cycles to fertility and long-term hormonal balance.Emma brings over 20 years of experience in the beauty world, breaking down what “clean beauty” really means, which ingredients to watch out for, and why this is so much more than just a trend—it’s a health conversation. As a mother to two daughters at very different stages of their hormonal journeys, Emma shares both professional expertise and personal perspective on why this matters for our generation and the next.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @wearethecyclistWebsite: wearethecyclist.comHit play and join us as we uncover the hidden health impacts of the beauty industry.
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My Second Miscarriage and Everything It Taught me with Jess Quinn
This week, it’s just me, Jess, sharing my miscarriage story, both past and present.I open up about the heartbreak, the silence, and the lessons I’ve learnt along the way. It’s raw, unfiltered, and deeply personal, but it’s a conversation that so many of us need to hear. My hope is that this episode helps someone feel less alone in their own journey, or helps others better understand what miscarriage can be like behind the statistics.Follow & ConnectInstagram: @wearethecyclistWebsite: wearethecyclist.comHit play and join me as I share my story.
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The Birth Episode Every Woman Should Hear with Dr Morgan Edwards
This week on the podcast we’re talking all things birth with Dr Morgan Edwards, an Obstetric Anaesthetist specialising in pain management, epidurals, and anaesthesia during labour and delivery. From C-sections to epidurals, and the importance of self-advocacy, Dr Morgan shares her expert insights, practical advice, and the realities that often get left out of the conversation.We unpack what really happens in the delivery room, how to navigate your options, and the small but powerful steps you can take to feel confident, prepared, and in control during birth. Whether you’re planning, pregnant, or reflecting on a past birth, this episode is full of empowering takeaways and myth-busting truths.Follow & Connect:Instagram: @wearethecyclistWebsite: wearethecyclist.comAs mentioned in the episode, here is a link to Dr Morgans resource Your Labour Your WayHit play to feel informed, equipped, and ready to advocate for yourself.
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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