Let's Talk, Period.

Gooood morning you lovely souls! Today's solo episode is all about studying with a chronic illness. For lots of the LTP fam uni / tafe goes back this week, and those at school are coming up to exam / assignment periods, so I thought it was great timing. I share my top tips for managing study when you're living with a chronic illness, what support to access and some helpful reminders for...

Hey lovelies! Welcome back or welcome if you're new here!  Today's episode is with Peta Love. Peta is a feminine liberation and sex coach, PCOS sufferer and mother to a beautiful 2 year old daughter. She helps women break free of stigmas and societal conditioning to embody their true self and ignite pleasure in their lives plus redefine what sex is.  We chat on:  Peta's experiences...

Hey gorgeous people and HAPPY MONDAY! Today's solo episode is all about mental health and chronic illness! This is something which is HUGE in the chronic illness space, and something also shrouded in a lot of shame and stigma. I chat about my experiences with managing my anxiety, and experiencing depression in the past, as well as what helped me. I also share resources and tips that can help...

Hey gorgeous people, hope you're having a beautiful Wednesday and are hyped for another LTP ep!   Today's episode is with Carla Anita Mattiazzo. Carla has been gracing the stages of the world for over 30 years, having studied five different performing arts programs and vocal training since age 12. She has been performing cabaret since 2010, and has had multiple shows in the Adelaide Frin...

Hey lovers and Happy Valentine's Day if you're listening on V-day! Today's solo episode is all about chronic illness and relationships. I chat about navigating dating, love and relationships when you're chronically ill including the mental considerations and negative self talk, telling them you have a chronic illness and things to consider and do! Also! If you want to join in o...

Hey, hey LTP fam! If you're new, welcome! I am so excited to be in your ears again with a brand new ep. Today's episode is with Demi Lynch, founder of The Nasty Woman Club! The Nasty Woman Club is your go to platform for all things intersectional feminism. It was founded in 2017 by journalist Demi Lynch.. She has curated an online community of over 20k and is massive advocate for mental...

Happy Monday gorgeous souls!   Today's episode is all about chronic illness energy savers! I take you through my top five things that help conserve energy as someone living with endo and adeno.  In the ep I mentioned a few brands and things, here are links to them. Again not sponsored, just good!  Clothes Steamer  Kin  Youly Hello Fresh You Foodz Dosey Pill Wallet   If you want to keep update...

Hey, hi, hellooo beautiful soul! Welcome back for another ep of LTP! Today's episode is with Amy Marks. Amy is an endometriosis sufferer, being officially diagnosed in 2020, after experiencing pain and symptoms for over 8 years. She is now studying part time and recently was successful in obtaining the Disability Support Pension.  We chat on:  Amy's experience being diagnosed with  endo...

Happy Monday beautiful people!   Today's episode is all about laparoscopy essentials! I'm taking you through my top tips for getting ready for a lap and things to have on hand when preparing, at the hospital and for the car trip home!   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...

Happy 2022 LTP fam! Welcome back to season 4 of Let's Talk, Period. I am so excited to be back and have missed putting out content and being in your ears!  Today's episode is with me! I talk all about my experience getting diagnosed with endo and adeno and the journey that it took for this to happen.  I chat on:  My first period experience When I noticed something was wrong Embarrassing...

Hi gorgeous people! Thanks for being back for another ep of Let's Talk, Period. especially after what was meant to be a two week break, turned into four! Today's episode is with Khadija Gbla! Khadija is a high profile, passionate and inspiring African Australian woman. She is an award-winning human rights activist, inspirational speaker, facilitator and philanthropist. She has displayed...

Helloooooo beautiful souls! Welcome back for another ep of Let's Talk, Period. Today's episode is with Emily Readman. Em is a writer, artist and consent education advocate from Brisbane, on Yuggara and Turrbal Lands. Their project, Consent Patches, launched in 2020 to start conversations on consent and consent education. So far, she has raised over $1,500 for Rape and Domestic Violence S...

Hey lovely people! I hope you're having a super fab week and are excited for a new ep!  Today’s episode is with Dr Mikayla Couch. Dr Mikayla Couch is an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar and proud Bundjalung woman who has a keen interest in Indigenous Women’s Health. She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of women through providing and advocating for excellent medical car...

Hellooooo gorgeous people!  Today’s episode is with the incredibly strong Tamika Nacson, or you may know her as performing artist XIRA. Tamika is an EDM and Pop singer and songwriter with over 20 million streams worldwide. Under the artist name XIRA, Tamika has featured on songs with American DJ 3LAU (Justin Blau) and EDM heavyweight Nicky Romero; and has a new one out in October with Audien. Tami...

Happy Wednesday lovely LTP fam! After a week off, it's so great to be back with a brand new ep!  What better way to cap off PCOS Awareness Month than with today’s episode, with the amazing Ebony Crameri! Ebony is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and credentialed fertility & prenatal dietitian with 12 years clinical experience as a dietitian. Ebony has a special interest in nutrition for...

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 adequat...

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 sustainabi...

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 naviga...

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...

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 liv...

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 co...

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...

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...

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-relat...

Hellooooo gorgeous ones, and welcome back for another ep of Let's Talk, Period. Today’s episode is with Kristy Chong, the founder and CEO of Modibodi®. Modibodi® is a revolutionary high-tech leak-proof underwear brand that empowers bodies of all ages, shapes and sizes to live a better life. Kristy is a mum on a mission, fash-tech entrepreneur and social advocate for women’s, men’s and non-bin...