Congratulations! It's a Cyst

TW: Body Image & Disordered Eating

There are so many facets to health and how we perceive ourselves is a big one. In this episode, we chat to the amazing Sabine McKenzie, a body image educator on a mission to help you get past the physical.

We cover a lot of ground in this one and you'll hear a little bit about both of our experiences with body image, food anxiety and disordered eating as well as some great information about what influences body image and why we shouldn't be holding how we look in such high regard.

To find out more about Sabine, check out @sabine.mckenzie and www.coreconfidence.net while you are smashing your scales to pieces.

Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we  live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings

In this episode, we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the queen of analogies! Introducing Stef, an incredibly knowledgable and easy to digest dietitian specialising in nutrition for endometriosis.

You'll hear all about what endometriosis is, the treatment options available and the lifestyle and nutrition tweaks you can use to ease symptoms. We also touch on the lesser known adenomyosis and the excitement of innovative treatments on the horizon for an invisible illness without a cure.

You can find Stef on instagram @endo.dietitian or through the website www.thedietologist.com.au. Interested in hearing more about what Stef has to say? Check out the amazing Fertility Friendly Food Podcast or the all the phenomenal resources available on instagram and the website.

While you are at it, check out https://www.qendo.org.au/ for information about endo, adeno, PCOS and so much more.

Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we  live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!

Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings

It is so important for us to be aware of the significant proportion of individuals who have struggled with infertility and the venture of starting a family.

In this episode, we chat with Erica Price. An amazing individual I have been lucky to know since our time working together (quite a few) years ago. She has generously shared her journey with infertility and the miracle of egg donation which helped to her reach the goal of a big family.

Erica is a life coach with a lot of life experience and you can reach her at @west _oz_life and https://www.ericapricecoaching.com/ . If you would like to hear more stories like this, Erica also hosts a podcast; Creative Conception, with amazing guests who share their stories.

We understand this topic may be triggering for some audiences and listener discretion is advised.

Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we  live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!

Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings

The chocolate episode we've all been waiting for! This one is a chunky one chocked full of information about the purest form of this delectable food source, cacao paste.

We chat to Yas and Mitch from Cacao Collective about the benefits of Ceremonial Cacao and how to slot it into your daily routine. There is a bunch of great information about the nutritional profile of this nutritionally dense and delicious plant and the benefits for PCOS and the menstrual cycle. 

You'll also hear us chat about mindfulness and breathwork to complement your new daily routine and dosage recommendations to get you started.

Want more information? Find Cacao Collective on instagram at @cacaocollective and through their website - www.cacaocollective.com.au 

Interested in the upcoming event mentioned in this episode? Follow the link below!

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/altered-states-level-1-cacao-breathwork-sensory-immersion-tickets-148728798841?aff=efbeventtix

Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we  live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!

Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings

We've made it half way through the first season of Congratulations! It's a Cyst and we can barely believe it!

It was originally in the stars for Episode 10 to be the final addition to Season 1 however, the stars have aligned and we have WAY too many amazing people willing to donate their time to the cause of  health education.

Because of this, we will be extending the season out to 20 episodes before we take a well deserved couple of months off and come back with a strong Season 2.

Today, Kaila answers some of your questions about the menstrual cycle with help from some reputable sources (which you can fact check through the links below). Over the next couple of weeks, you'll see us post some facts & myths about this topic and we would love for you to get involved! Make sure you are following @congratulationsitsacyst and enter out giveaway while you are there.

Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we  live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!

Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings

Sources used in this episode:

What does the color of period blood mean?https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324848

Menstrual cycle: What's normal, what's not
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/womens-health/in-depth/menstrual-cycle/art-20047186

Islamic and Jewish Law on the Colors of Menstrual Blood
https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.13173/zeitdeutmorggese.164.1.0097

Knowledge, readiness, and myths about menstruation among students at the Princess Noura University
https://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2018;volume=7;issue=6;spage=1197;epage=1202;aulast=Alharbi

Since kicking Congratulations! It's a Cyst off, we have been lucky enough to spend some time with amazing and knowledgeable people. Our next guest, Ashli, is no exception!

Ash is the founder of the incredibly inclusive and revolutionary skin care brand, Yours Only Co with an accompanying informative podcast, Allergy Proof. While this may be enough of an achievement alone, not only is Ash out there changing lives one lick of moisturiser at a time, she also fronts the content and ideation agency Pep Creative.

In this episode of CIAC, you'll hear about Ash's road to diagnosis with Hashimoto's Disease, SIBO and the importance of minimising a few key ingredients in the products we use every day. If you have 'dramatic skin', this is the episode to listen to.

Interested? Find Ash's incredible creations at @yoursonlyco and www.yoursonly.co

Feel like also donating to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital? Find them here https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/rpa/allergy/default.html

Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we  live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!

Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings

Have you got gut issues or been told to give the FODMAP diet a go? Gut health can be such a confusing topic and it is so important to find the right specialist to help you work through any questions you have.

Enter stage left, Chelsea McCallum! Chels is an incredible Dietitian specialising in IBS and the FODMAP diet and is a one stop shop for everything gut health. We cover so much in such a short time during this episode and her knowledge and passion in this field is so completely apparent.

You can find Chelsea on Instagram @ibs_dietitian or www.dietitianchelsea.com.

Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we  live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!

Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings

Next up, we are so excited about this episode of Congraatulations! It's a Cyst with the phenomenal Jennifer Tweedie from Lifecare Physiotherapy!

Jenny is a Women's Health Physiotherapist specialising in all things pelvic floor who has been improving the quality of life of those she treats for years. You'll hear all about what makes up the pelvic floor, the symptoms of tightness and weakness in this area and the benefit of letting your belly out.

A very loud parrot named Nimbus makes his debut in this episode, we promise we won't be making a habit of it (even if he is adorable).

Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we  live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!

Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings. 

TW: Trauma

In this episode of Congratulations! It's a Cyst, we speak to Ashleigh Enness, an amazing yoga teacher with an unquenchable passion for learning about the body and brain and drive to use this knowledge for the benefit of others.

With more hours of yoga training than you could wave your hat at, Ash has settled into the incredible field of teaching yoga for mental health. We discuss the impact of trauma on the body and how this type of yoga can help from an evidence based perspective.

You'll find Ash teaching at the Trauma Centre in Morley and Ethos Fit in Mount Hawthorn. Check out her instagram @yogawithashperth for further information about her online offerings.

Please be advised, this topics discussed in this episode may not be suitable for all audiences.

Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we  live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!

Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings

On Congratulations! It's a Cyst, we'll be dealing with some heavy and sensitive topics and sometimes you might just need a little bit of the softer side of life.

Introducing 'How Do You Look After Yourself'.

We'll be throwing these in here and there and nobody will be an expert in anything they are talking about. It's just, what we do to look after ourselves.

In this episode, Kaila has a chat to one of her amazing friends, Hayley Ayres about moisturisers, acne and believing pretty much any beauty advice that comes your way.

Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we  live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Don't forget to give us a five star review if you like us! Help us reach more curious brains!

Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings