We’re back! Sertraline, breastfeeding & a new era of The Cyclist

We're back! And it feels so good to say that.

In this episode, Jess and Kat reunite for an honest and overdue catch-up after a longer break than either of them planned. Life has been full. A new baby, a return to work, new products, and some deeply personal health journeys that kept unfolding in the background.

Kat opens up about returning to work after six months of maternity leave with baby Louie, navigating the beautiful chaos of breastfeeding, and the sleep regression that hit two nights before her first day back. She shares what imposter syndrome really feels like when your brain isn't firing, and why she's redefining what success looks like at this season of life.

Jess gets honest about where she's at with her panic disorder, now two years in, and the decision she put off for a long time: going on medication. She talks through what finally changed her mind, the realities of tapering onto sertraline while trying to conceive, and the Mel Robbins moment that helped her zoom out and find hope again. She also shares an update on her cycle and what she's noticing as she continues her trying to conceive journey.

They also talk through what's been keeping them busy behind the scenes. The team have had three new Cadence product launches, including Period Comfort, Head Ease, and Hydro Babe. Then they pull back the curtain on what The Cyclist looks like in 2026.

The Cyclist also has an exciting new format: Biweekly episodes, miniseries (the first of which will be a deep dive on period pain), in-person community events, and a vision to make The Cyclist the go-to library for women's health in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This one is warm, real, and a very welcome return.

P.S., If you’d like to check out the breast pump Kat has, here it is: https://lacevo.com/products/wearable-breast-pump-set?country=AU

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Hit play. We've missed you. And we're so glad to be back!