Let's Talk, Period.

Ho, ho, ho LTP fam! The festive season is officially here!

In today's solo episode I'm sharing with you my go-to strategies and reminders for if you find Christmas to be a hard time of year. If this is you please know you're not alone, and I am sending you all the love.

As mentioned at the top of the episode, if you're wanting to download my FREE Ultimate Chronic Illness Journaling Guide, you can do so here

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau or tik tok @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show, leave a rating, and a comment on the episode.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

If you're in need of mental health support 

• Lifeline
• Headspace
• The Black Dog
• Beyond Blue
• Sands | Pregnancy loss, stillbirth & newborn death support
• Butterfly Foundation | Eating disorder support

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Ho, ho, ho LTP fam! The festive season is officially here!

In today's solo episode I'm giving you all my top 5 ways to navigate tricky conversations or comments during the Holiday Season - think "why don't you have kids yet?" or "should you be eating that?". 

As mentioned at the top of the episode, if you're wanting to download my FREE Ultimate Chronic Illness Journaling Guide, you can do so here

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau or tik tok @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show, leave a rating, and a comment on the episode.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

If you're in need of mental health support 

• Lifeline
• Headspace
• The Black Dog
• Beyond Blue
• Sands | Pregnancy loss, stillbirth & newborn death support
• Butterfly Foundation | Eating disorder support

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Hey gorgeous and welcome back for another episode of LTP!

Today's episode is with Dr Courtney Munro, Senior Research Officer and Project Coordinator of the LongSTEPPP Study. Courtney undertook her PhD at the Royal Children's Hospital in relation to cystic fibrosis. Courtney's work currently is focused on teens living with endometriosis and pelvic pain, through the LongSTEPP Study, an MRFF funded Australia wide research project, the Longitudinal Study of Teens with Endometriosis, Period and Pelvic Pain, which is recruiting 10 - 18 year olds and following them for five years. 

We chat on: 

• Why Courtney got into research and her day to day as a researcher
• Courtney's thoughts on why teens are still being dismissed when it comes to pelvic pain and the barriers they face
• What the research is telling us about pelvic pain, endometriosis and teens 
• All about the LongSTEPPP study and what it's aiming to achieve
• How the LTP community can support the LongSTEPPP study
• Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Dr Courtney Munro. If you want more from Courtney and her work with the LongSTEPPP study, you can follow them on instagram @longstepppstudy or find out more information about pre-screening and the study here.

As mentioned at the top of the episode, if you're wanting to download my FREE Ultimate Chronic Illness Journaling Guide, you can do so here!

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau or tik tok @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show, leave a rating, and a comment on the episode.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

If you're in need of mental health support 

• Lifeline
• Headspace
• The Black Dog
• Beyond Blue
• Sands | Pregnancy loss, stillbirth & newborn death support
• Butterfly Foundation | Eating disorder support

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Ho, ho, ho LTP fam! The festive season is officially here! 

In today's solo episode I am sharing my top 7 tips to help you thrive this holiday season, so you can look after you and not end the year feeling burnt out and rundown!!

As mentioned at the top of the episode, if you're wanting to download my FREE Ultimate Chronic Illness Journaling Guide, you can do so here

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show, leave a rating, and a comment on the episode.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

If you're in need of mental health support 

• Lifeline
• Headspace
• The Black Dog
• Beyond Blue
• Sands | Pregnancy loss, stillbirth & newborn death support
• Butterfly Foundation | Eating disorder support

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Hey gorgeous and welcome back for another episode of LTP!

Today's episode is with Milli Weaver, founder of Endo Articles. Using her own lived experience living with endometriosis, Milli founded Endo Articles, a charity for young people living with endometriosis in 2023, whilst also pursuing an LLB at UNSW. Milli is committed to impacting the experience of young Australians with endometriosis through community and connection, firmly believing that no young person should go through the disease alone. She is a strong advocate for much needed reform in this area. 

We chat on: 

• Milli's personal experience living with and being diagnosed with endometriosis
• Needing to advocate for fertility testing 
• The process of undergoing egg freezing in your early 20's and the isolation
• All about Endo Articles from how it began, to the impact it has made 
• Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with founder of Endo Articles, Milli Weaver. If you want more from Milli or Endo Articles you can follow them on instagram @endoarticles or head to their website endoarticles.org

As mentioned at the top of the episode, if you're wanting to download my FREE Ultimate Chronic Illness Journaling Guide, you can do so here!

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau or tik tok @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show, leave a rating, and a comment on the episode.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

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Hey gorgeous and welcome back for another solo episode of LTP!

In today's solo episode I am talking about pacing, a strategy that can be used to help manage fatigue and pain too!

As mentioned at the top of the episode, if you're wanting to download my FREE Ultimate Chronic Illness Journaling Guide, you can do so here

References from today's ep
Antcliff, D., Keenan, A.M., Keeley, P., Woby, S. & McGowan, L. (2021). “Pacing does help you 

get your life back”: The acceptability of a newly developed activity pacing framework for chronic pain/fatigue. Musculoskeletal Care, 20(1), 99-110. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1557

Barakou, I., Hackett, K.L., Finch, T. & Hettinga, F.J. (2023). Self-regulation of effort for a better health-related quality of life: A multidimensional activity pacing model for chronic pain and fatigue management. Annals of Medicine, 55(2), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/07853890.2023.2270688

National Health Service. (2021). Chronic pain self-management pacing and goal setting. https://www.wsh.nhs.uk/CMS-Documents/Patient-leaflets/PainService/6290-1c-Chronic-pain-self-management-pacing-and-goal-setting.pdf

If you're in need of crisis support 

• Lifeline
• Headspace
• The Black Dog
• Beyond Blue

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show, leave a rating, and a comment on the episode.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

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Hey gorgeous and welcome back for another solo episode of LTP!

In today's solo episode I am sharing all about the management of PCOS. I chat on nutrition, exercise, mental health, reducing stress, medication, body image, hair management and more. September is PCOS Awareness Month so all throughout September I'll be sharing PCOS content to assist you in managing the condition, and feel more confident and supported!

Previous Let's Talk, Period. Episodes mentioned throughout the episode 

• Let's Talk PCOS and Exercise
• Let's Talk with Dr Tamara Hunter | CREI Specialist | PCOS Diagnosis, Management & Treatment 
• Let's Talk PCOS Myths & Misconceptions 
• Let's Talk Infertility
• Let's Talk PCOS

Resources 

• Butterfly Foundation
• Lifeline
• Headspace
• The Black Dog
• Beyond Blue

For References from today's episode, head to the show notes on the LTP website here.

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show, leave a rating, and a comment on the episode.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

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Hey beautiful, hope you enjoy this episode of Let's Talk, Period.

Today's episode is with Dr Jessica Theron. Jessica is a GP registrar and a passionate advocate for people with chronic pelvic pain. She completed two years of working in Obstetrtics & Gynaecology and a post-graduate diploma in Obstetrics & Medical Gynaecology before moving to general practice. 

She's also the founder of the Ella app, an educational 6-week pain programme for people with chronic pelvic pain. The Ella App is based on published research and teaches people how to address pain system hypersensitivity and nervous system dysregulation which are important drivers of chronic pelvic pain. They're currently doing their beta trial in Australia and New Zealand which you can find out more on here.

She's also created a community on social media for holistic, evidenced based information about chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis and you can find her @the.pelvichealth.doc on both TikTok and instagram.

We chat on: 

• What led Jessica to have a special interest in helping people with chronic pelvic pain
• The role of pre-hab when it comes to having surgery for pelvic pain 
• Pain system hypersensitivity and nervous system dysregulation and how they drive chronic pelvic pain
• Passive and Active treatments to improve quality of life
• How and why the Ella Health app was developed 
• Plus so much more!

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Dr Jessica Theron. If you want more from Jessica or the Ella app you can follow her on instagram or tik tok @the.pelvichealth.doc or @ellahealth.co

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here! 

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show  and leave a rating!
 
 Your host  is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

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Hey gorgeous and welcome back for another solo episode of LTP!

In today's solo episode I am sharing all about the role of moving your body or exercising when it comes to managing PCOS. September is PCOS Awareness Month so all throughout September I'll be sharing PCOS content to assist you in managing the condition, and feel more confident and supported!

If you are in need of support and assistance with body image or eating disorders, please contact The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 ED HOPE or 1800 33 4673. 

References

• De Nys, L., Anderson, K., Ofosu, E.F., Ryde, G.C., Connelly, J. & Whittaker, A.C. (2022). The effects of physical activity on cortisol and sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 143, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2022.105843
• Jiby Jolly, B., MaheshKumar, K., Radha, V., Karthikeyan, R., Puttaswamy, N., Koshy, T., Maruthy, K.N. & Padmavathi, R. (2023). Stress and polycystic ovarian syndrome - A case control study among Indian women. Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 22, 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cegh.2023.101326
• Jurczewska, J., Ostrowska, J., Chelchowska, M., Panczyk, M., Rudnicka, E., Kucharski, M., Smolarczyk, R. & Szostak-Wegierek, D. (2023). Physical activity, rather than diet, is lined to lower insulin resistance in PCOS women: A case-control study. Nutrients, 15(9), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15092111
• Lin, Y., Fan, R., Hao, Z., Li, J., Yang, X., Zhang, Y. & Xia, Y. (2022). The association between physical activity and insulin level under different levels of lipid indices and serum uric acid. Frontiers in Physiology, 13, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2022.809669
• Sabag, A., Patten, R.K., Moreno-Asso, A., Colombo, G.E., Daguce Bouzo, X., Moran, L.J., Harrison, C., Maryam, K., Mousa, A., Tay, C.T., Lindén Hirschber, A., Redman, L.M. & Teede, H.J. (2024). Exercise in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: A position statement from Exercise and Sports Science Australia. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 27(10), 668-677. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2024.05.015

Resources 

• Let's Talk with Courtenay Polock | Accredited Exercise Physiologist 

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show, leave a rating, and a comment on the episode.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

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Hey LTP fam, welcome back or welcome if you're new here!

In today's solo episode I'm talking all about being kind to your mind when you're living with PCOS, endometriosis or adenomyosis. I chat on your beliefs, values and priorities, acceptance, as well as your challenges and what you're doing well, in addition to self care and self love!  September is PCOS Awareness Month so all throughout September I'll be sharing PCOS content to assist you in managing the condition, and feel more confident and supported!

If you are in need of crisis mental health support, please contact lifeline on 13 11 14 or head to their website  Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention or head to Beyond Blue for 24/7 support.

If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos and everything in-between to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here.

Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show, leave a rating, and a comment on the episode.

Your host is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)

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