Spill Her Tea

Hi BesTEAs, have you ever heard of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)? It's an extremely severe form of morning sickness that affects hundreds of thousands ~ millions of people worldwide per year. I never learnt about this in school or university, so I wanted to spread awareness of this condition to as many people as I can. I hope you learn something insightful from this episode🧠 Also, you can check out...

Hi BesTEAS, do you like matcha? 🍵 Do you have (or know someone who has) bad period cramps? In this episode, I spill all the tea on period cramps and whether matcha can help relieve them;) I hope you like this episode and feel free to DM me if you have any topic requests☺️ Also, you can check out any references I used in this episode on my Substack (linked at the bottom)! - Donate dignity kits to...

Hi BesTEAs:) Huge spoiler: the answer is yes...but the chances are verrrryyyy slim! In this episode, I spill all the tea on cryptic pregnancies so that you can stay informed on this very fascinating phenomenon. I hope you find this topic as interesting as I do⭐️ Also, you can check out any references I used in this episode on my Substack (linked at the bottom)! - Donate dignity kits to women in n...

Hi BesTEAs:) Have you ever thought about why humans are the only species with permanently enlarged breasts (aka big boobs)? Most likely, no... but now that you are thinking about it, isn't it interesting? In this episode, I spill the tea on different theories of why this may be;) I also share a small history lesson behind the name "boba tea"🧋 Enjoy!! UPDATE: I rebranded the podcast cover photo, b...

Hi BesTEAs, welcome to the very first episode of Spill Her Tea!! In this episode, I spill the tea on: 🧋What you can expect from this podcast 🧋The story behind why I decided to start this podcast (which involves my missing periods and PCOS diagnosis story) 🧋What exactly PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is Also, you can check out any references I used in this episode on my Substack (linked at the...

Hi guys:) This podcast will take a short break as it goes through a metaphorical renovation/ reconstruction. There are some changes I want to make with this podcast to make it better for you all. Thank you so much for your patience and I can't wait for the podcast to be back and BETTER🥰 In the meantime, you can contact me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embryogirlie/ Or TikTok: https://ww...

In this love letter, we talk about how it's hard to stay consistent sometimes. If you are feeling this way right now, you are definitely not alone! This love letter includes: 🌟 How I struggle to stay consistent (especially with regards to this podcast) 🌟 My experience so far with running this podcast 🌟 The neuroscience behind building consistency 🌟 How executive dysfunction impacts consistency...

Listen to this when you find yourself doomscrolling and you struggle to stop. In this love letter, we talk about: 🌟 Not being harsh on ourselves for doomscrolling 🌟 How social media apps are designed to be addictive 🌟 Reasons why we doomscroll + treating ourselves with empathy 🌟 Tips on how to doomscroll less Also, here is the app I mentioned to help you spend less time on social media apps: h...

In this love letter, we talk about anxiety, with a specific focus on panic attacks. This is aimed at both people who experience a lot of anxiety (and even panic attacks), but also for people who may not experience them as much, but know someone who experiences them and wants to learn how to support them. It involves: 🌟 What anxiety is 🌟 Anxiety vs anxiety disorders 🌟 What panic attacks look lik...

Listen to this if you’re having a panic attack, if you feel a panic attack coming, or if you are very anxious.  In this love letter, we: 🌟 Clench our muscles to reset our nervous system  🌟 Practice mindfulness with our surroundings 🌟 Breathe correctly to calm our body and mind 🌟 Shift our perspective on how we view panic attacks  I hope you enjoy the calming music + rain sounds playing in the...

If you are often hard on yourself, this love letter will help you shift your mindset and be kinder to yourself. In this love letter, we cover: 🌟 My children’s book “Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself” as a resource 🌟 Magnification and minimisation 🌟 Scientific metaphor to shift our mindset 🌟 Journaling advice 🌟 And a bit of rambling :p For more information about my book, you can access it here: htt...

This love letter is your morning caffeine of choice in audio form

This love letter is your go-to guide on how to become the person you needed most as a child. The guide involves: - What the inner child is and what healing our inner child looks like - Why we should heal our inner child - The four main types of inner child wounds + how we can heal each type of wound - Other methods on how we can heal our inner child I also include personal examples, stories, and m...

Did you know that most of us are addicted to stress without realising it? Yes, that's right. We crave stress. In this love letter, I use natural selection as a metaphor for how we adapt to stress and I talk about the neuroscience of stress, as well as the neuroscience of potential remedies for our stress addiction. To learn more about this topic, I recommend listening to this episode featuring Dr...

“It’s okay to not be okay” - from someone who is also not okay. This one is more mental health/self-help than science as it was unscripted and unplanned, but I hope you enjoy this type of raw, vulnerable episode too. Here is Mel Robbin’s podcast episode I mentioned about high-functioning depression: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tORA2NPuNSFN0qyTToATh?si=yChrEnmCTC6W9fznEhgwpA And here is the m...

If you often feel guilty when resting or find it hard to relax, this love letter is for YOU. Today, I talk about how we need to rest in order to grow, achieve our goals and take care of both our mental AND physical health. By the end of the episode, I hope you will realise that there is nothing to feel guilty about when you rest. (This love letter is also for me as well heheeh). You can contact me...

When we were little kids, we believed we could do anything. But as we grew older, we stopped believing in ourselves as much. In this love letter, I talk about limiting beliefs, the neuroscience behind endurance and tips on how to do challenging things. I also share some personal examples to help you better understand the concepts I share and feel inspired. I hope that by the end of this love lette...

Sometimes, we go through very tough situations that make us feel like our lives are falling apart. But the truth is, it will always work out. This love letter shows you that life works in mysterious (yet wonderful) ways through accidental discoveries in science: X-rays, PCOS treatment, and Viagra. I also share some personal experiences to show you that it is possible to find the light at the end o...

If you are feeling behind in life, this love letter is for you. Through lessons in science ranging from the speed of sperm cells, cancer formation and large offspring syndrome, I show you that it is okay to follow your own pace instead of rushing yourself. Everyone has their own pace so don't try to go at someone else's :) For more details, references, updates, and audio transcript, please visit:...

This love letter is about how and why you truly are special. You are made from a sperm cell and an egg cell. However, so many things could've stopped them from meeting each other. In this episode, we talk about different types of biological events that could’ve prevented you from being created, to highlight how wondrous it is for you to be here today. For more details, references, updates, and aud...