The Health Classes You Missed

HOW’S YA HEAD | UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

Today we have Daniel O'Connor in with us. Dan is my brother in law and an all round bloody legend. Dan speaks so openly about how important support from friends was during a hectic time in his life and highlighted the impact that reaching out had on his mental health. We talk about unconditional love, how much the newborn stage can suck and that it's never too late to reach out. This one is emotional and full of love, and without a doubt one of my favourite episodes to date. Thank you so much to Dan for coming in and sharing. Enjoy guys! 
 
 We also add to the HYH playlist which can be found HERE! 
 
Disclaimer: no one in these episodes is a mental health professional. All content, ideas, stories and advice is general in nature and should not be considered a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. If you are struggling with your mental health, please contact LifeLine on 13 11 14 today or seek help from your local GP or other mental health professional. Look after yourselves! 

THCYM | DO VAGINAS ACTUALLY GET LOOSE FROM A LOT OF SEX?

Welcome back to our NSQ episodes!
Today we are talking all about this idea that a woman who has lots of sex will have a 'loose' vagina. At the end of the day, this is just a harmful way to shame women who like sex or have a lot of sex. We discuss the fact that a vagina is a muscle AND talk about the pelvic floor muscles (which are super important btw).
P.s. You should NEVER make a person feel uncomfortable about the way they feel during penetrative sex. You should never ever feel pressure to change your body or use ‘products’ to change or enhance your body.
 
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More info: 
Better Health
HealthLine Article
VuVa Tech (vaginismus and dyspareunia)
Female Anatomy

HOW’S YA HEAD | ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES

Today we have Josh Brown joining us in the studio for an awesome chat. Josh is a small business owner and regularly competes in Ironman triathlons. We talk all about how Josh ties his identity to his mental resilience, the key question he asks himself when things go wrong and the benefits of training in Ironman. Josh shares his struggles from 2022 and how much he adores his wonderful partner. It was so wonderful to laugh and smile while being able to get into some really important mental health conversations. Hope you guys love the listen!
 We also add to the HYH playlist which can be found HERE! 
 
Disclaimer: no one in these episodes is a mental health professional. All content, ideas, stories and advice is general in nature and should not be considered a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. If you are struggling with your mental health, please contact LifeLine on 13 11 14 today or seek help from your local GP or other mental health professional. Look after yourselves! 

THCYM | STARTING THE YEAR RIGHT WITH S.M.A.R.T. GOALS

Hey team!
Welcome back to THCYM for 2023. Woo! Stoked to be here! I hope you all had a wonderful and safe start to the new year. 
Today we are talking all about how to start, set and KEEP those goals we all want to create at this time. It's all well and good to WANT something, but how do we create effective change so that we can sustain lifestyle change and complete our goals? We learn all about what extrinsic and intrinsic motivation is, how to set a S.M.A.R.T. goal and the benefits of community support.
S.M.A.R.T. GOALS:
- Specific
- Measurable 
- Attainable/Achievable 
- Relevant/Reliable
- Time-bound
Can't wait to keep learning into 2023 with you guys!
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More info:
Exercise, Physical Activity and Self-Determination Theory study
HealthDirect article
Healthline article
James Clear website
 
Sound from Zapsplat.com

QUIZ TIME: 2022 EDITION

HEYO!
Final episode for 2022. What a bloody whirlwind of a year. To celebrate, we're finishing off with a quiz episode feat. Stratos (not sure how he weaselled his way back onto the pod). Tune in, see what you get and let me know!!
Once again team, thank you SO much for the love and support this year. It has been huge and I cannot wait to jump straight back in for 2023. Look after yourselves, look after your mates and enjoy the break! Cya later!
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HOW’S YA HEAD | BEING THE NEW KID AT 27

Today is exciting!! This is the first HYH episode I have done with someone I do not know. Alex was kind enough to put his hand up and spend his time chatting with me. We talk about his ACL recovery, how he uses podcasts to help check in with mates and his MASSIVE move to a new town for a new job. He talks about putting himself out there to meet new people and how focusing on gratitude helped him find his feet. From what I learnt about Alex during this episode, I reckon he's an absolute legend. 
 We also add to the HYH playlist which can be found HERE! 
 
Disclaimer: no one in these episodes is a mental health professional. All content, ideas, stories and advice is general in nature and should not be considered a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. If you are struggling with your mental health, please contact LifeLine on 13 11 14 today or seek help from your local GP or other mental health professional. Look after yourselves!
 
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THCYM | DOES CRACKING YOUR KNUCKLES GIVE YOU ARTHRITIS?

Hi team! 
Back with another short and sweet NSQ episode. Today we are talking about whether mum was right when she told you to "stop cracking those damn knuckles or you'll get arthritis when you're older!"
Is it true? Why do people crack their knuckles? How do I stop? All covered today!
P.s. I crack my knuckles at 3.10m. So skip to 3.20m if you can't handle those sounds. 
 
More info:
A mathematical model for the sounds produced by knuckle cracking
HealthLine: what causes the pop?
Harvard Health

HOW’S YA HEAD | MAKING GOLF YOUR PERSONALITY AND NOT ANSWERING A SINGLE QUESTION

Today I (very casually) chat to my boyfriend, Stratos. Our combined squirrel brains can't stay on a topic for long. Stratos shares a bit about his work whiteboard, how golf has helped his mental health and that his ideal day is just every Saturday we've had recently. We also laugh, a lot, and you get a bit of an insight as to why I keep him around. I hope this inspires you to have a giggle with someone you love this week.
We also add to the HYH playlist which can be found HERE! 
 
Disclaimer: no one in these episodes is a mental health professional. All content, ideas, stories and advice is general in nature and should not be considered a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. If you are struggling with your mental health, please contact LifeLine on 13 11 14 today or seek help from your local GP or other mental health professional. Look after yourselves! 
 
Wanna join me on an episode? DM on Instagram or email me at thehealthclassesyoumissed@gmail.com

THCYM | THE LINK BETWEEN DEPRESSION AND DRUG/ALCOHOL USE

Hey team!
Today we are talking about the link between drug use (particularly substance abuse) and depression. According to Beyond Blue, over 500,000 Australians will experience depression and substance abuse at the same time, at some point in their lives. From 2016-19 in Australia, the use of illicit drugs such as cannabis, cocaine and ecstasy all increased. In this episode we learn about how both substance use and mental health problems are risk factors for one another, how stimulant drugs and depressant drugs affect the likelihood of developing depression and how to help your friends and yourself. 
 
**Trigger warning: these mental health episodes may be distressing for some listeners. There is mention of substance abuse and suicide in this episode. If this isn’t for you right now, maybe skip this one and come back when you feel ready. If you find yourself in need of help or support at any time, please call Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or head to beyondblue.org.au to chat to someone online today.
 
More info:
National Institute of Mental Health: Depression
AHIW: Illicit drug use
Healthline: Unpacking the Complex Link Between Depression and Substance Use Disorders
MDMA, cortisol and heightened stress in recreational ecstasy users
How Stimulants Affect the Brain and Behaviour
ADF: Depressants
ADF: Stimulants
Beyond Blue 
HealthDirect: Substance abuse
The Twelve Steps of AA
Turning Point Research Centre

THCYM | WHAT THE HELL IS POPPING YOUR CHERRY?

Hi guys!!
This week’s NSQ: What the hell is popping your cherry?
I just KNOW everyone has some weird story or had some thoughts about this when they were younger. Did that girl who went to school with your cousin ACTUALLY 'pop her cherry' while riding a horse?? Today - we’re gonna break it down and figure it all out. We discuss the concept of virginity, what the hymen is and whether it can grow back.
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More info:
27 things you should know before you 'lose' your virginity - Heathline
Play Safe NSW
School of Sexuality Education