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Helloooooo lovely people! I'm so excited to share this new ep with you! 

Today's episode is with the incredibly strong Krystle, founder of @herwithendo and endometriosis and adenomyosis advocate. Krystle started her instagram account in 2018, after her endometriosis diagnosis. For years she wondered what was wrong with her body, and had to continually fight to receive answers and adequate treatment for her pain and symptoms. She has cultivated a following for speaking openly about her experiences with endo and adeno, but also mental health and life as a mum who is also chronically ill. 

We talk on: 

• How Krystle knew something was wrong and her tumultuous journey to be diagnosed with endo
• What it feels like to finally receive that diagnosis after years of being told nothing's wrong 
• The physical and mental impacts of undergoing over 60 surgical procedures in the last four years and helpful tips for hospital
• How a sacral nerve stimulator has assisted Krystle with bladder and bowel control
• What it’s like being a mum who is chronically ill and the challenges she faces

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Krystle, founder of Her with Endo. If you loved hearing from Krystle and want more, you can find her on Instagram at @herwithendo. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

If you want to chat with like-minded people all about the ep today, you NEED to join our Let's Talk, Period. Podcast Community! You can join here.

Also a MASSIVE shoutout to today's sponsor How We Roll Co.! You can shop their 100% organic and sustainable tampons designed in collaboration with Australian Artist Brook Gossen now! Do some good for your body, the earth and others in need as How we Roll Co. are donating one box for every ten sold to the Women's and Girls Emergency Centre, who support those affected by domestic violence. Shop here!

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Happy Wednesday beautiful souls, and helloooooo if you're new here! 

Today's episode is with the incredible Tegan Scates, industry leader and founder of High on Hemp. Tegan’s journey within the Australian hemp industry commenced in 2014 which subsequently lead her to the creation of High on Hemp. High on Hemp was created with one goal in mind, to educate and raise awareness of sustainability, and how hemp can change the way we live and the environment we live in. Through High on Hemp, Tegan aims to challenge the stigma associated with cannabis and showcasing hemp as the natural, raw and rich resource it is. 

Through Tegan's desire to play a key role within the industry and passion to educate those living in Australia on the insights and knowledge she has from her networks and extensive global travel encompassing hemp and cannabis has allowed her to create a community which focuses on education and advocacy. Since 2017, Tegan has been working with leaders across the globe through extending High on Hemp to also be Australia's first cannabis creative agency. 

We chat on;

• How Tegan got into the hemp industry initially 
• Why Tegan started High on Hemp and the transition from sharing hemp products online, to advocacy and news around the whole cannabis product
• Some of the biggest misconceptions around medicinal cannabis 
• What some of the key issues are when it comes to black market products
• The process of  legally accessing cannabis when you have a chronic health condition
• How medicinal cannabis can assist people who are living with chronic pain 

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Tegan Scates, founder of High on Hemp. If you loved hearing from Tegan and want more, you can find her on Instagram at @highonhemp. You can also head to their website for blog content, and more info on High on Hemp's agency and creative services, you can do this here.  If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

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WELCOME TO SPRING and welcome to a brand new episode of LTP! 

Today's episode is with the delightful Christiane Gurner. Christiane is an academic, published writer,  and solo IVF mumma! Christiane has lived with endometriosis and adenomyosis for many years and has undergone nine laparoscopies, before having a hysterectomy recently for her adeno. She has openly shared her experiences of navigating the IVF and assisted fertility world solo, and the emotional toll losing embryos can have with publications such as The Sydney Morning Herald. 

We chat on; 

• Christiane’s endo and adeno story and the subsequent stigma and trauma she’s faced through living with invisible illnesses 
• The changes in medical care she received based on changes in her body size
• Barriers Christiane has faced around romantic relationships due to chronic illness 
• The process of embarking on an IVF journey solo, what that was like for her and her advice for others doing the same
• Christiane’s thoughts on why there is so much shame and stigma associated with fertility procedures even in 2021 
• The grief and emotions associated with having a hysterectomy 

In the episode Christiane mentioned a few recommendations she had, you can access them below.
Too Peas in a Podcast
Jacinta Parsons - Unseen
Women's Mental Health Clinic

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period with Christiane Gurner, solo IVF mumma! If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

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Gooood morning LTP fam and HAPPY WEDNESDAY! I hope despite a lot of Aus currently being in lockdown that this ep can bring some light to your day. 

Today's episode is with the absolutely incredible Jamila Main. Jamila is an actor, playwright and disability advocate, living on unceded Kaurna land in Adelaide South Australia. Jamila uses they/them pronouns and is a queer, nonbinary, ambulatory wheelchair user living with Endometriosis. Jamila is currently a Carclew Fellow and Artist in Residence, Co-Chair of the Equity Diversity Committee, and uses their Instagram @mamila_jain as a place of advocacy, community, and performance. Jamila has created various live performances exploring Endo and disability, and has been using live-streaming platforms since 2016 for audience accessibility.

We chat on;

• Jamila’s experience with periods growing up and realising that something wasn’t quite right
• How they navigated the health system to get an endo diagnosis, after suffering with symptoms for years
• Barriers and threats Jamilia has felt when accessing healthcare as a non-binary person
• Jamila’s experience with the endometriosis community online and how their instagram account has allowed them to create a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ chronic illness community 
• The benefits of using inclusive language when discussing conditions such as endo, adeno or PCOS
• How Jamila uses their work as an actor to create visibility for the endo and disabled community
• Plus so much more!

In the episode Jamilia mentioned a resource they created about why we should say people with endometriosis. You can access this here.

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period with Jamila Maim, Actor, Playwright + Disability Advocate. If you loved hearing from Jamila  and want more, you can find them on Instagram at @mamila_jain. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

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Hellllooooo beautiful people and welcome back ( or welcome if you're new) to another ep of Let's Talk, Period. 

Today’s episode is with the absolutely delightful Lottie Drynan. Lottie is best known for her “bloat friendly wardrobe” and first began her online journey sharing her struggles with IBS, anxiety and an eating disorder. Realising that there was a whole community of women who lived with chronic illnesses and battled with bloating, body image and everything in-between, Lottie made it her passion to provide support and uplifting messaging to her online audience to show others they’re not alone. Lottie’s open and honest approach to women’s health has enabled her to create a safe space and loyal community where there’s "no such thing as too much information”.  The heart of her content revolves around empowering women to better understand their bodies and feel good within themselves.

In 2018, Lottie created the hashtag #mybloatedwardrobe and it soon became viral, being used by thousands globally, highlighting a fun approach to finding clothes that make you feel both comfortable and confident.

Seeing the success of her authentic messaging and values, Lottie saw a huge increase in her social media following, which led to her confidently turning her passion into a business, leaving her job and launching ‘You’ve Gut This’; bringing a community to over 250,000 combined followers, including a private Facebook support group with monthly events. Just a few months later Lottie self-funded and released a wellness journal that sold out of pre-sale copies within two hours and has since been shipped to over 6,000 loyal followers.

Winning ‘Chronic Illness Blogger of the Year’ in 2020, featuring on national radio, multiple podcasts and events Lottie has every bit of passion and energy needed to help women feel better in their bodies and minds. 

We chat on 

• Lottie’s experiences around living with gut symptoms which took over eight years, before receiving a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. 
• How Lottie manages having an invisible illness, and triggers such as stress and anxiety. 
• How sharing her IBS experiences online has lead to creating an incredible online community and movement. 
• The highlights and impact Lottie has created through her hashtag #mybloatedwarddrobe and You’ve Gut This 
• All about body confidence when you’re living with chronic condition and how Lottie stays positive, even when she doesn’t feel amazing
• Lottie’s top tips for creating a bloat friendly wardrobe. 

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period with Lottie Drynan, Chronic Illness Advocate and Founder of You've Gut This. If you loved hearing from Lottie and want more from her, you can find her on Instagram at  @lottiedrynan or @youvegutthis. You can also head to You've Gut This' website for resources and to shop merch too! You can do this here . If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

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Helloooo LTP fam and get ready for the latest ep of Let's Talk, Period.

Today's episode is with the lovely Daisy Richardson! Daisy was a back to back contestant on two seasons of 'Australian Survivor'. Daisy grew up on her family cattle station in South-West Queensland, a 12 hour drive from Brisbane. Since the onset of her period and symptoms at 14 years old, she experienced countless dismissals from medical professionals, being told that there was nothing wrong with her. In 2017, Daisy was diagnosed with endometriosis after over 10 years of symptoms and many misdiagnoses. Daisy is passionate about connecting with others who are affected and advocating for correct information and treatment. 

In this chat we talk on; 

• Daisy’s journey to her endo diagnosis and the physical intuition she had that something just wasn’t right
• How going on Survivor changed her menstrual cycle and how she managed her endometriosis whilst on the show!
• The challenges or barriers Daisy faces with having endometriosis
• How endometriosis has changed Daisy’s mindset, and what it has given her
• What Daisy would like to see change within the pelvic health space 
• What’s coming up next for Daisy 

If you loved hearing from Daisy you can find her on Instagram at @daisyrichardson.  If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Also if you haven't already, join the Let's Talk, Period. Podcast Community on facebook! It's the place to bring together the  beautiful people who listen to the pod, who want  to talk on health and wellbeing, as well as all things LTP. You can join here.

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Happy Wednesday Let's Talk, Period. fam, welcome to a brand new ep of Let's Talk, Period.

Today's episode is with the incredible Elizabeth Payne. Libby is a  21-year-old Youth Activist with Plan International Australia, who has worked in the period advocacy space for over 4 years. During this time, she has written a number of articles for The Guardian and the Women’s Agenda on the importance of access to free period products, and the impact that the pandemic has had on exacerbating period poverty, on top of being interviewed by the SMH, SBS, and Triple J. This year she was part of Modibodi’s Menstrual Health Day ‘End Period Poverty’ activation, where she spoke on a panel alongside Modibodi’s founder Kristy Chong, and founder of Share the Dignity Rochelle Courtenay, on the importance of sustainable period products in the international development space.

In this chat we talk on;

• Libby’s experiences learning about periods, puberty and sexual health whilst at school
• How a high school project led libby to become involved within the period advocacy space and now be a youth activist with Plan International Australia
• The accessibility issues we’re facing when it comes to period products in 2021
• How COVID-19 has exacerbated period poverty and the flow on effects it has had, and how reusable products can help
• How we can change the narrative and normalise conversations around periods 
• What impact Libby has created so far and what’s coming up next for her

If you loved hearing from Libby you can find her on Instagram at @libaaaby.  If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Also if you haven't already, join the Let's Talk, Period. Podcast Community on facebook! It's the place to bring together the  beautiful people who listen to the pod, who want  to talk on health and wellbeing, as well as all things LTP. You can join here.

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Hello gorgeous souls! I'm so stoked to have you tune in for another ep of Let's Talk, Period.

Today's episode is with Amy Kate Isaacs, the Founder, Director and Principal Psychologist at The Mindful Collective. Amy Kate is first and foremost a dog mum and Therapy Dog Handler to Evie, an outgoing Italian Greyhound. She is also the Curriculum Director of GRLKND/ALLKND. She always has a few projects in the works so she is grateful for Evie’s energy and enthusiasm as it keeps her resilient. Together with her team, they are passionate about inspiring mindful and compassionate change in those who are part of our Collective – whatever that looks like for each individual! 

In this chat we talk on; 

• Amy’s career trajectory, and the pivots she’s taken to become the founder, director and Principal psychologist for The Mindful Collective.
• Amy’s experiences navigating the health field, and how this has influenced her as a clinician
• Why in 2021 there is still stigma around mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression 
• Tips for reducing anxiety when seeing psychologist for the first time
• How a psychologist can form part of your team and assist when you have a chronic condition 
• How to navigate and strengthen relationships when you are chronically ill
• Plus so much more! 

 If you loved hearing from Amy Kate you can find her on Instagram at @amykate_psychologist or @themindfulcollective. You can also visit The Mindful Collective website here. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Also if you haven't already, join the Let's Talk, Period. Podcast Community on facebook! It's the place to bring together the  beautiful people who listen to the pod, who want  to talk on health and wellbeing, as well as all things LTP. You can join here.

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Happy Wednesday Let's Talk, Period. fam and welcome back for another ep! 

Today’s episode is with Ashleigh Mason. Ash is a qualified Physiotherapist and Women’s Health Educator from Melbourne, with a special interest in trauma informed women’s health and chronic pain. In addition to holding a Master's Degree in Physiotherapy, Ash has also completed further studies in the field of women’s health including pre and post-natal health, and chronic pelvic pain. She is also passionate about holistic healthcare and is a self love and mindset coach.

In this chat we talk on; 

• What led Ash to become a physiotherapist and if women’s health physio was always something she envisioned for her career
• The science of pain and how pain works in relation to pelvic pain and chronic pain
• Buckets of care and how they are so important for managing endo or other chronic conditions 
• Factors which can contribute to pain and how to manage these 
• When to refer onto a pelvic physiotherapist and what this might look like
• All about KIC Bump, and working with the Keep it Cleaner team to design a pre and post natal program
• Plus so much more!

 If you loved hearing from Ash you can find her on Instagram at @thewomenslifephysio. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Also if you haven't already, join the Let's Talk, Period. Podcast Community on facebook! It's a place for like minded individuals to talk on health and wellbeing, as well as all things LTP. You can join here.

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Hi beautiful souls! Get excited because Let's Talk, Period. is back for Season 3! So welcome back or hello if you're new here! 

Today's episode is with the incredible co-founder and CEO of the Australasian Birth Trauma Association, Amy Dawes. Amy is an effective advocate for bringing consumers, clinicians and researchers together to support women and families affected by birth-related trauma. In 2017, Amy launched the Australasian Birth Trauma Association (ABTA), she has established a not-for-profit organisation focused on the recognition and understanding of birth-related complications. With a multi-disciplinary advisory group of midwives, physiotherapists, obstetricians, gynaecologists, perinatal psychiatrists and clinical researchers, she is working to develop the resources and strategies to prevent and effectively manage birth-related trauma. Amy’s understanding of birth-related trauma has come from her own experience, and the many birthing people she has listened to and helped to find support. Amy’s vision is to break down the stigma attached to birth trauma, and empower birthing families to feel comfortable speaking out, so as to continue driving change in current maternity practices in Australia and New Zealand. 

In this chat we talk on:

• Amy's experience around birth trauma herself and her postpartum experience
• How Amy dealt with this time and what steps she took after her prolapse diagnosis to feel less alone and more connected
• Why no one is talking about birth injuries and trauma associated with birthing
• Side effects and feelings around experiencing birth trauma, and how 
• What led Amy to start the Australasian Birth Trauma Foundation [ABTA] and why there was only one other organisation around birth trauma and injury worldwide
• Barriers and challenges people face when accessing care in the antenatal and postnatal period
• All about Birth Trauma Awareness Week, how you can get involved and support ABTA
• Plus so much more

Throughout the ep, Amy mentioned lots of amazing resources! You can check them out here:

• Pelvic Health Physios to Support Birthing Women Petition: http://chng.it/KVfJJFpd
• ABTA Birth-Related Trauma Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/birthtrauma.org.au
• Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2021 - Better Healing: https://www.birthtrauma.org.au/birth-trauma-awareness-week/
• Register for the WalkNTalk: https://fundraise.birthtrauma.org.au/event/walkntalk/home

If you loved hearing from Amy, and want more from her you can follow her on Instagram @amydawes07 and Australasian Birth Trauma Association @birthtrauma.org.au. You can also head to their website www.birthtrauma.org.au. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can find us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.

Thank you so much to Calm Crew for making this episode of Let's Talk, Period. possible! You can find their Calm Crew Fleece bundles right here. Don't forget you can use code 'letstalkperiod25' for a massive 25% off your order.

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