This episode is a little different to what we've covered in the past. Nearly 40% of our audience comprises women, which is not surprising considering the vital roles they play in the lives of many men, whether as partners, sisters, or mothers.
Historically, women's health has been underrepresented and heavily stigmatised, and this continues to be perpetuated by the lack of funding and research in this field. It's no surprise that our knowledge in comparison to men's health is quite limited.
In Episode 65, Sunny and Mayank invite Anna Dokuchaev to change this narrative. We speak about:
- Anna's increasing interest in public health and her personal experiences in navigating her health journey.
- Endometriosis, a condition that affects more than 1 in 10 women.
- The role of contraception in our bodies and its complexities (including an anecdote Anna shares of her friend with an IUD).
We also explore how men can better support women in their lives, and much more. We hope you enjoy this episode.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and more.
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As always, Bottled Up is a passion project to help provide a voice to those many men who are going through the peaks and troughs of life. We are not trained professionals and if you're worried about someone close to you and their mental wellbeing, it's important to get professional advice.
Start a conversation with them and let them know that they're not alone and that there are many support resources out there - including friends, family, school chaplains and plenty more!
If you're feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue has a number of trained mental health professionals available 24/7 on 1800 512 348.
For immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 44 and in an emergency, always dial 000.
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