The Cyclist

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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As mentioned in the episode, here is a link to Dr Morgans resource Your Labour Your Way

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Hot flushes, low mood, brain fog, weight changes, insomnia... sound familiar? You might be in perimenopause, even if no one’s told you so.

This week on The Cyclist, we’re joined by hormone expert and medical researcher Dr Nicky Keay to break down what perimenopause and menopause actually are, when they can start, and what signs to look out for. We cover the most common (and commonly missed) symptoms, how to know if you're in it, and the role of hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone during this transition.

We also dive into RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) and how undereating, stress, and overtraining can impact your hormones at any age, especially during midlife.

This is the hormone education we should have received sooner, and a must-listen for anyone wondering if what they’re experiencing is “just stress” or something more.

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Dr Amelia Ryan, co-owner of Advanced Gynaecology Auckland, is a gynaecologist on a mission to improve how we diagnose and treat women's health conditions, especially endometriosis.

In this episode, we get into the realities of being diagnosed with endo, why so many of us are dismissed or misdiagnosed for years, and how ultrasound is changing the game. We also unpack the good, the bad, and the misunderstood when it comes to the pill, plus why PMS shouldn’t just be shrugged off as “normal”.

Whether you're navigating hormonal symptoms, trying to get a diagnosis, or just want to understand your body better, this one’s for you.

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Find Amelia Here: https://www.advgynae.co.nz/

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From life on luxury superyachts to navigating chronic illness and fertility decisions, Polly Markus (aka @miss_pollys_kitchen) has lived many lives in one. In this feel-good episode, we sit down with Polly to chat about her journey with Crohn’s disease - from diagnosis to remission - and how it led her to make big decisions like freezing her eggs and preparing for motherhood.

She shares what it was like working as a chef at sea, how food became both her creative outlet and healing tool, and what she's learned through pregnancy after chronic illness. This episode feels like a Facetime with your funniest, most honest friend.

A must-listen if you’re navigating gut health, fertility, or just love a good real-life story.

And, of course, a link to our FREE Basal Body Temperature (BBT) Guide Here.

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In this episode, it’s just us - Jess and Kat - sitting down for a real and raw chat about Kat’s first birth and how she’s preparing for baby number two.

Kat opens up about her birth with Cooper, how she ended up having an unplanned C-section, and the things she wishes she’d known beforehand. We talk about her recovery, the early postpartum days, and the products that actually helped during that chaotic season.

Now, with her second baby on the way, Kat’s taking a different approach, from mindset to planning, and shares what she’s doing this time to feel more informed, calm, and empowered.

Whether you’ve given birth before or are navigating it for the first time, this one feels like a warm chat with friends , with practical takeaways and honest reflections along the way.

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PCOS: Is it your hormones, your diet, or both? In this episode, we break it all down with expert Clare Goodwin (@thepcosnutritionist).

Clare is a PCOS nutritionist and medical scientist who’s helped thousands of women take back control of their hormones without extreme diets or restriction.

We cover what’s actually driving PCOS symptoms, why insulin is often the real root cause, and how to manage it with realistic food and lifestyle changes. Clare also answers some of your top questions - from how much inositol to take daily, to what to do when you’ve tried FODMAP, gluten-free, and everything in between. Plus: what no one tells you about stress, under-eating, and hormone chaos.

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This week we’re joined by Louisa Morley - mum of four, content creator, and all-round open book.

In this candid, feel-good conversation, Louisa shares her journey of falling pregnant with twins at 16, navigating surprise pregnancies (yes, even while on the pill and the Mirena), and what it was really like to become an egg donor.

We also chat about her experience of not having a period for two years, the emotional and hormonal shifts along the way, and how she’s approaching cycle education with her own daughters. It’s raw, relatable, and full of wisdom you wish you’d heard sooner.

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