Hey you! Hope you're ready for a brand new ep of LTP! Today's episode is with Dr Cecilia Kitic. Cecilia holds a PhD in exercise physiology and immunonutrition. Dr Kitic has published over 80 research papers exploring inflammation and oxidative stress, nutrition, immunology, the endocrine system and the gut. Cecilia has a background as an academic, lecturer and researcher, and she applies this expertise in clinical practice with her multidisciplinary team at The IVF Project to enhance reproductive health and fertility. Dr Kitic is also the Director of Fertile Gut, delivering science backed formulations to optimise the gut microbiome. In combination with clinical practice, Cecilia has presented at numerous National and International conferences, and is co-author of the book Create a Fertile Gut, A Science Backed Approach to Nurture Your Microbiome for Optimal Fertility, IVF and Pregnancy Success. Having struggled with infertility and severe endometriosis, Cecilia is passionate about supporting others to enhance their health + wellbeing. We chat on:  Cecilia's own personal experience with endometriosis and infertilityWhat the research is telling us about exercise and nutrition with regards to endometriosisThe importance of multidisciplinary care in the management of endometriosisWhat the role of the microbiome is, with regards to our pelvic health, and how we can support itAll about The IVF Project and Fertile Gut, and what impact they've been able to create for people living with chronic illness Plus so much more!  Dr Cecilia also mentioned a few resources throughout the episode, you can access them here:  Create a Fertile GutFertile Gut RecipesThank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with  Dr Cecilia Kitic! If you want even more from Dr Cecilia, you can follow her on instagram  @theivfproject and @fertilegut. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here! As mentioned at the top of the episode, I have one space available for 1:1 mentoring! If you're feeling overwhelmed, need extra support and are feeling isolated and alone, this is a great option to chat, create an individual plan and strategies to have you confidently managing your chronic illness, as well as feeling supported and empowered too! For more info, you can send me a DM on Instagram here or book in a Connection Call here.  Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show  and leave a rating! Your host  is Isabella Gosling (@isabellagosling_)