Congratulations! It's a Cyst
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCongratulations! It's a Cyst is a holistic health podcast hosted by Kaila Ferrelli, a nutritionist in progress who reversed PCOS.
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CIAC #24 Jordina Quain, Sexologist - Sexuality, Shame & Calling it the Real Name
May 09, 2022 02:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBWhat do you think 'Sexuality' means? Is it just a sexual act? Is it everything about you? Is it who you are attracted to? Jordina Quain is an incredible sexologist out in the world educating on all things sexuality and in this episode, you'll hear just how absolutely massive the scope of sexuality actually is. With a huge part of her work being within the field of sexuality and disability, we also talk about shame and the level of acceptance by wider society, what sexuality means and why i...
CIAC #23 Bri Clark - Lupus, Songwriting, Puppies & What it Means to be Immunocompromised
April 11, 2022 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBI know a lot of incredible people and Bri is definitely one of them. My bloody gorgeous friend Bri Clark, a musician, songwriter and fresh rescue dog Mum, was diagnosed with Lupus when she was 23 years old. A chronic autoimmune condition which attacks her blood. In this episode, we talk about a lot and cover topics such as what it feels like to have an autoimmune condition, the different tiers of a flare and what it actually means to be immunocompromised in a world with COVID-19. Check...
CIAC #22 Lou Fitzpatrick, The Anxiety Project - Anxiety, The Loneliness Pandemic & Knowing Who You Are
March 28, 2022 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBThe anxiety episode you've been asking for is here! And Lou from The Anxiety Project has EXPERIENCE. Lou and I have been chatting for.. probably close to a couple of years now and we just couldn't catch each-other! But we finally made it and it felt beautiful. In this one, you'll hear about what anxiety is and Lou's personal journey with anxiety for over 20 years. It's a personal chat where we touch on the importance of knowing who you are as a person and why this is critical for your me...
CIAC #21 Lucy Peach, Period Preacher - Phases of Your Cycle, Chasing Yoga Teachers & Being a Cyclical Creature
March 14, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBWe are BACK with the sophomore season of Congratulations! It's a Cyst! Our first guest? Oof have we got a treat for you.. It is the incredible Lucy Peach, the one and only period preacher you need in your day to day immediately. Long time songwriter, performer and author of Period Queen, Lucy is a guest I was absolutely buzzing to chat to. We talk about the phases of your cycle, the different mediums she uses to spread the word and how amazing it is to be a cyclical creature. Wanna' lea...
CIAC #20 Seeya 2021! Book Recommendations After a Big Year with Kaila
December 31, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIt's been a huge year! And this episode is COMPLETELY different to what it was supposed to be, but here it is. Raw as the day I was born and a big thank you for supporting CIAC throughout 2021. I've given my reasons for some books I loved this year and some sneaky goss for what to expect from Congratulations! It's a Cyst in Season 2. Don't go anywhere! We'll be back in February. 1. Period Queen - Lucy Peach 2. How to Endo - Bridget Hustwaite 3. Beyond the Gender Binary - Alok Vaid-Meno...
CIAC #19 Megan Haralampou, The Biomedical Naturopath - The Pill, Withdrawal Bleeds & How to Prepare for Coming off Hormonal Contraception
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBThe most highly requested topic is finally here in episode form and we are lucky enough to have the extremely overqualified and hugely knowledgable Megan Haralampou, also known as The Biomedical Naturopath! With qualifications as a Naturopath, Herbalist, Nutritionist and a cheeky Biomedical Science degree to top it all off, we know you are going to get a LOT out of it. This episode is absolutely bustin' out of the blister pack with information about what The Pill is, the forms it comes in...
CIAC #19 Megan Haralampou, The Biomedical Naturopath - The Pill, Withdrawal Bleeds & How to Prepare for Coming off Hormonal Contraception
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBThe most highly requested topic is finally here in episode form and we are lucky enough to have the extremely overqualified and hugely knowledgable Megan Haralampou, also known as The Biomedical Naturopath! With qualifications as a Naturopath, Herbalist, Nutritionist and a cheeky Biomedical Science degree to top it all off, we know you are going to get a LOT out of it. This episode is absolutely bustin' out of the blister pack with information about what The Pill is, the forms it comes in...
CIAC #18 Emilia Papadopoullos, Emilia Nutrition - Acne, Balancing Blood Sugar Levels & The Skin Barrier
August 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBThis is a chunky episode full of incredible information about something 90% of the population experience. Your favourite unpredictable foe - Acne! We are so lucky to nab Emilia for this episode, a UK based Nutritionist specialising in the field of acne who has come from a background of personal experience. In this episode you'll hear all about what acne is, how your blood sugar levels can send your hormones all over the place and why balancing them is so important. But it doesn't stop th...
CIAC #17 Selin Aydan, Fibroid Fertility Dietitian - Fibroids, Symptoms & The Importance of Vitamin D
August 10, 2021 01:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBWe've got a wholesome episode for you this time around with the incredible Selin Aydan, a registered dietitian with a HUGE amount of knowledge in the field of fibroids. You'll hear SO much incredible information including what they are, the symptoms you may experience (alongside the likelihood of being asymptomatic) and why fibroids are more common in people of colour. It's a great one and we had a lot of questions about this hot topic so tune in and let us know what you think! Selin...
CIAC #17 Selin Aydan, Fibroid Fertility Dietitian - Fibroids, Symptoms & The Importance of Vitamin D
August 10, 2021 01:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBWe've got a wholesome episode for you this time around with the incredible Selin Aydan, a registered dietitian with a HUGE amount of knowledge in the field of fibroids. You'll hear SO much incredible information including what they are, the symptoms you may experience (alongside the likelihood of being asymptomatic) and why fibroids are more common in people of colour. It's a great one and we had a lot of questions about this hot topic so tune in and let us know what you think! Selin...
CIAC #16 Dr Amani Harris, OB-GYN & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon - Laparoscopy, Robotics & What to Expect
July 26, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode, we have a chat to Dr Amani Harris, an Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, Fertility Specialist & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon. Is it possible we could have found someone better to chat to about what to expect when going in for a laparoscopy? Nah, not possible. If you are planning to go in for a laparoscopy, had one recently, or even just want to learn more, this episode covers a lot of ground. You'll hear all about why this procedure may be necessary, how the procedure is perfor...
CIAC #15 'The RotterDAMN Criteria' with Kaila Ferrelli - Amenorrhea, Androgens & Ultrasounds
July 12, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBCurious about whether you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? Don't understand weird symptoms you have been having lately? I hear ya! And this episode is here to help. Kaila takes a dive into the Rotterdam Criteria, a set of three diagnostic findings developed by experts in 2003 to determine whether an individual has PCOS. Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies in which we live and learn. We pay our respect to their Elders past ...
CIAC #14 Sabine McKenzie, Core Confidence - Body Image, Food Anxiety & Ditching the Scales
June 06, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBTW: Body Image & Disordered Eating There are so many facets to health and how we perceive ourselves is a big one. In this episode, we chat to the amazing Sabine McKenzie, a body image educator on a mission to help you get past the physical. We cover a lot of ground in this one and you'll hear a little bit about both of our experiences with body image, food anxiety and disordered eating as well as some great information about what influences body image and why we shouldn't be holding how w...
CIAC #13 Stefanie Valakis, Endo Dietitian - Endometriosis, Adenomyosis & Inflammation Station
May 23, 2021 21:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the queen of analogies! Introducing Stef, an incredibly knowledgable and easy to digest dietitian specialising in nutrition for endometriosis. You'll hear all about what endometriosis is, the treatment options available and the lifestyle and nutrition tweaks you can use to ease symptoms. We also touch on the lesser known adenomyosis and the excitement of innovative treatments on the horizon for an invisible illness without a cur...
CIAC #12 Erica Price, West Oz Life - Infertility, Egg Donation & Setting an Intention
May 10, 2021 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIt is so important for us to be aware of the significant proportion of individuals who have struggled with infertility and the venture of starting a family. In this episode, we chat with Erica Price. An amazing individual I have been lucky to know since our time working together (quite a few) years ago. She has generously shared her journey with infertility and the miracle of egg donation which helped to her reach the goal of a big family. Erica is a life coach with a lot of life experie...
CIAC #11 Yasmin Eve & Mitchell Vickridge, Cacao Collective - Intuitive Ceremonies, Nutritional Profile & Mindfulness
April 27, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBThe chocolate episode we've all been waiting for! This one is a chunky one chocked full of information about the purest form of this delectable food source, cacao paste. We chat to Yas and Mitch from Cacao Collective about the benefits of Ceremonial Cacao and how to slot it into your daily routine. There is a bunch of great information about the nutritional profile of this nutritionally dense and delicious plant and the benefits for PCOS and the menstrual cycle. You'll also hear us chat a...
CIAC #10 'A Little Bit of Menstrual Cycle' with Kaila Ferrelli - Period Colours & The Taboo
April 11, 2021 23:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBWe've made it half way through the first season of Congratulations! It's a Cyst and we can barely believe it! It was originally in the stars for Episode 10 to be the final addition to Season 1 however, the stars have aligned and we have WAY too many amazing people willing to donate their time to the cause of health education. Because of this, we will be extending the season out to 20 episodes before we take a well deserved couple of months off and come back with a strong Season 2. Toda...
CIAC #9 Ashli Templer, Yours Only Co - Allergies, Skin Care & the Road to Diagnosis
March 28, 2021 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBSince kicking Congratulations! It's a Cyst off, we have been lucky enough to spend some time with amazing and knowledgeable people. Our next guest, Ashli, is no exception! Ash is the founder of the incredibly inclusive and revolutionary skin care brand, Yours Only Co with an accompanying informative podcast, Allergy Proof. While this may be enough of an achievement alone, not only is Ash out there changing lives one lick of moisturiser at a time, she also fronts the content and ideation age...
CIAC #8 Chelsea McCallum, IBS & FODMAP Dietitian - Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gut Health & Navigating the FODMAP Diet
March 16, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBHave you got gut issues or been told to give the FODMAP diet a go? Gut health can be such a confusing topic and it is so important to find the right specialist to help you work through any questions you have. Enter stage left, Chelsea McCallum! Chels is an incredible Dietitian specialising in IBS and the FODMAP diet and is a one stop shop for everything gut health. We cover so much in such a short time during this episode and her knowledge and passion in this field is so completely apparen...
CIAC #7 Jennifer Tweedie, Lifecare Physiotherapy - The Pelvic Floor, Tightness and Weakness & the Protective Role of our Muscles
February 28, 2021 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBNext up, we are so excited about this episode of Congraatulations! It's a Cyst with the phenomenal Jennifer Tweedie from Lifecare Physiotherapy! Jenny is a Women's Health Physiotherapist specialising in all things pelvic floor who has been improving the quality of life of those she treats for years. You'll hear all about what makes up the pelvic floor, the symptoms of tightness and weakness in this area and the benefit of letting your belly out. A very loud parrot named Nimbus makes his ...
CIAC #6 Ashleigh Enness, Yoga with Ash - Yoga for Trauma, Mental Health & Invitational Language
February 16, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBTW: Trauma In this episode of Congratulations! It's a Cyst, we speak to Ashleigh Enness, an amazing yoga teacher with an unquenchable passion for learning about the body and brain and drive to use this knowledge for the benefit of others. With more hours of yoga training than you could wave your hat at, Ash has settled into the incredible field of teaching yoga for mental health. We discuss the impact of trauma on the body and how this type of yoga can help from an evidence based perspect...
CIAC #5 'How Do You Look After Yourself' with Hayley Ayres - Moisturising & Morning Routines
January 17, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBOn Congratulations! It's a Cyst, we'll be dealing with some heavy and sensitive topics and sometimes you might just need a little bit of the softer side of life. Introducing 'How Do You Look After Yourself'. We'll be throwing these in here and there and nobody will be an expert in anything they are talking about. It's just, what we do to look after ourselves. In this episode, Kaila has a chat to one of her amazing friends, Hayley Ayres about moisturisers, acne and believing pretty much ...
CIAC #4 Ella Powell, Fertility Nurse - Fertility Treatment, Stimulation & the Unknown
January 04, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode of Congratulations! It's a Cyst we have a chat with Ella Powell, a Fertility Nurse Co-ordinator who has been working within the Nursing field for over 10 years. We talk about fertility treatment, what IVF is, how fertility is stimulated and the importance of staying focussed while refraining from comparison. This episode discusses themes such as drug use and miscarriage, it may not be suitable for all audiences. Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Cu...
CIAC #3 Jemaine Finlay, Women's Health Naturopath - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hormones & The Microbiome
December 20, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBIn this episode of Congratulations! It's a Cyst, we chat to Jemaine Finlay, an incredible Naturopath specialising in health and hormones. Sparked by her own experience with health, Jemaine works with individuals to discover the root cause of symptoms and follows through with a holistic approach to heal the body. You'll hear all about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, the role hormones play with our cycle and the importance of a healthy and diverse gut microbiome. To find Jemaine, check out @j...
#3 Jemaine Finlay, Women's Health Naturopath - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hormones & The Microbiome
December 20, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBIn this episode of Congratulations! It's a Cyst, we chat to Jemaine Finlay, an incredible Naturopath specialising in women's health and hormones. Sparked by her own experience with health, Jemaine works with women to discover the root cause of symptoms and follows through with a holistic approach to heal the body. You'll hear all about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, the role hormones play with our cycle and the importance of a healthy and diverse gut microbiome. To find Jemaine, check out ...
#2 Faye Sheridan, Cycle Sisters - Tracking your Cycle, Hypothalamic Amenorrhea & the Importance of Blood Work
December 05, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode of Congratulations! It's a Cyst, we chat to Faye Sheridan from Cycle Sisters. An Integrative Health Practitioner and Menstrual Health Coach, Faye has been part of the fitness industry for years and assisted the women she has worked with in tracking and understanding their cycle. You'll hear all about the importance of blood work when investigating symptoms, learn about Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and how easy it is to confuse with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and why tracking the...
CIAC #2 Faye Sheridan, Cycle Sisters - Tracking your Cycle, Hypothalamic Amenorrhea & the Importance of Blood Work
December 05, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode of Congratulations! It's a Cyst, we chat to Faye Sheridan from Cycle Sisters. An Integrative Health Practitioner and Menstrual Health Coach, Faye has been part of the fitness industry for years and assisted people she has worked with in tracking and understanding their cycle. You'll hear all about the importance of blood work when investigating symptoms, learn about Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and how easy it is to confuse with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and why tracking the wa...
#2 Faye Sheridan from Cycle Sisters - Tracking your Cycle, Hypothalamic Amenorrhea & the Importance of Blood Work
December 05, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode of Congratulations! It's a Cyst, we chat to Faye Sheridan from Cycle Sisters. An Integrative Health Practitioner and Menstrual Health Coach, Faye has been part of the fitness industry for years and assisted the women she has worked with in tracking and understanding their cycle. You'll hear all about the importance of blood work when investigating symptoms, learn about Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and how easy it is to confuse with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and why tracking the...
Please Welcome Your Host, Kaila.
November 22, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.16 MBIn the first episode of Congratulations! It's a Cyst, you'll meet the host who created this brainchild. A new and exciting Women's Health podcast. Inspired by her own personal experiences with health, Kaila will introduce you to the platform resources available and tell you about her journey to wellness and healing. Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings.
#1 Welcome Your Host, Kaila.
November 22, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.15 MBIn the first episode of Congratulations! It's a Cyst, you'll meet the host who created this brainchild, a new and exciting Women's Health podcast. Inspired by her own personal experiences with health, Kaila will introduce you to the platform resources available and tell you about her journey to wellness and healing. Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings.
CIAC #1 Welcome Your Host, Kaila.
November 22, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.15 MBWe finally made it! It's finally live and ready for your listening ears! In the first episode of Congratulations! It's a Cyst, you'll meet the creator of this new health platform and host of the podcast. Inspired by her own personal experiences with health, Kaila will introduce you to the resources available and tell you about her journey to kicking Polycystic Ovary Syndrome up the bum. Congratulations! It's a Cyst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, waterways and skies ...
#1 Please Welcome Your Host, Kaila.
November 22, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.15 MBIn the first episode of Congratulations! It's a Cyst, you'll meet the host who created this brainchild, a new and exciting Women's Health podcast. Inspired by her own personal experiences with health, Kaila will introduce you to the platform resources available and tell you about her journey to wellness and healing. Music by Matt Tanner & Harry Livings.
Congratulations! It's a Cyst - An Instrumental Introduction
November 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.17 MBWhen the idea came to mind about making a podcast, I turned to my incredibly talented musician partner, Matt Tanner and begged him to make me the critical soundtrack. It didn't take much convincing. He nailed it on the first attempt. With a little help from our friend Harry Livings, this is the finished product. It will be the top and tail of every single episode. As I am a true sentimentalist, I needed to give it an episode in it's own right. Welcome to Congratulations! It's a Cyst.