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Another Thursday, another mini episode! Every Thursday, we’re sharing the Buy or Bye Bye segment from one of your favourite Her Discussions episodes - a breakdown of what actually works for your health.  This week, we're revisiting our episode with leading sports dietitian Renee McGregor, where we unpack some of the biggest lies women have been sold about food, exercise and what a “healthy” body should look like. In the full episode, we discuss: ⌚ Why 10,000 steps on your fitness tracker might be wrong 🍝 The amount of carbs active women actually need ✨ The 3-5g creatine rule for women 🔋 The #1 overlooked reason you’re constantly tired ⚖️ Why getting leaner isn’t always healthier Listen to the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IHxfxS4IjGB6tNMl9ePGd?si=4p4-Q239QNewNGv8dlW3Lw YouTube: https://youtu.be/Nza7XyJR5tY Can I ask you a BIG favour? 💙 Please leave a review or rating. It helps us grow the podcast and bring you more amazing guests. 💌 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/herdiscussions 🔔 Join the HERd* broadcast channel here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA==⁠ 📱 Find us on socials: Instagram & Tiktok - @drfayebate Podcast Instagram & Tiktok: @herdiscussionspod 📩 Want to reach out? Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

Do you ever feel like a completely different person in the two weeks before your period? Hormonal changes can have a huge impact on women's mental health, yet the relationship between our hormones and our brains remains surprisingly understudied. Today's guest is Dr Emilė Radytė, a neuroscientist who studied at Harvard and Oxford, and founded Samphire Neuroscience, a company developing wearable brain stimulation technology for women's health. Together, we're exploring how hormonal changes affect our brains, why women's brain health has been overlooked in research, and how advances in neuroscience could transform the future of women's mental health. We also talk about:🩸 The 2 most common treatments for PMDD (and what to know before trying them)💊 Why your ADHD medication might feel less effective before your period💭 PMDD vs bipolar disorder: how can you tell the difference?🧠 The surprising link between ADHD and PMDD🫣 Why PMDD is so much more than just bad PMS Resources & links mentioned: -Dr Emilė’s Instagram: @dr.em.neuroscientist -Samphire: www.samphireneuro.com or @samphireneuro on Instagram -Schmidt et al. (2017) on why sensitivity to changing hormone levels matters in PMDD. -Broughton et al. (2025) showing the emerging evidence on PMDD and ADHD overlap (note that this study measured provisional PMDD) -Reuveni et al. (2023) discusses differences in emotional processing networks in PMDD. -Kaltsouni et al. (2024) covered a review of EEG findings, including the early research on alpha waves in PMDD. -Silva et al. (2026) is our published home-use direct current stimulation study in PMS and menstrual pain. Samphire's PMDD trial data is currently under peer-review and expected to be published in early 2027 💌 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/herdiscussions 📝 Her*d Substack: https://fayebernadette.substack.com/ 🔔 Join the HERd* broadcast channel here: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA== 📱 Find us on socials:Instagram & Tiktok - @drfayebatePodcast Instagram & Tiktok: @herdiscussionspod 📩 Want to reach out? Email: [email protected] 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

Another Thursday, another mini episode! Every Thursday, we’re sharing the Buy or Bye Bye segment from one of your favourite Her Discussions episodes - a breakdown of what actually works for your health.  This week, we're revisiting our episode with Chloe Stevens, a leading women's health physiotherapist and PhD researcher. In the full episode, we discuss: 🍽️ how 300 extra calories/day can help women regain regular periods 🩺 why women’s health physio isn’t just for pregnancy & menopause 💸 the wellness products a women’s health physio would NEVER buy 🚽 why always needing the loo could be a warning sign 😣 how pelvic physio can help women with endometriosis pain Listen to the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YiJvqQ96hxs84MQw10yXy?si=btTcTkpnRi2_5TMtOgrRCg YouTube: https://youtu.be/CendpzEqm0I Can I ask you a BIG favour? 💙 Please leave a review or rating. It helps us grow the podcast and bring you more amazing guests. 🔔 Join the HERd* broadcast channel here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA==⁠ 📱 Find us on socials: Instagram & Tiktok - @drfayebate Podcast Instagram & Tiktok: @herdiscussionspod 📩 Want to reach out? Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

Did you know that confidence is a skill you can learn? So many women wait until they feel confident enough to speak up, ask for a bigger salary, or take the next step in our careers. But what if we've been approaching confidence the wrong way? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Claire Kaye, a former NHS GP turned confidence coach, to explore how we can recognise our strengths and start making career decisions that feel right for us. We also talk about: 📉 What to do when you hit a career slump in your late 20s🤝 How to handle colleagues who undermine you at work📝 The 5 person exercise to discover strengths you didn't know you had🪞 How to stop shrinking yourself and second guessing everything you say at work💭 Why you don't need to be the loudest person in the room to be confident💰 How to ask for the salary you actually deserve😬 Why you shouldn't feel guilty about leaving your job Resources & links mentioned: -Dr Claire’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drclairekayecoaching/-The Rise approach: https://www.drclairekaye.com/rise-coaching-The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey: https://www.amazon.co.uk/7-Habits-Highly-Effective-People/dp/1416502491 💌 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/herdiscussions 🔔 Join the HERd* broadcast channel here: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA== 📱 Find us on socials:Instagram & Tiktok - @drfayebatePodcast Instagram & Tiktok: @herdiscussionspod 📩 Want to reach out? Email: [email protected] 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

Another Thursday, another mini episode! Every Thursday, we’re sharing the Buy or Bye Bye segment from one of your favourite Her Discussions episodes - a breakdown of what actually works for your health.  This week, we're revisiting our episode with Abigail Foster, former chartered accountant and founder of Elent, who's on a mission to make financial education accessible for everyone. In the full episode, we discuss: 💷 the 3-6 month emergency fund rule 📈 how to start investing as a beginner 🛍️ 3 steps to break a shopping addiction 🏦 when you actually need a financial advisor 📱 why budgeting apps can hide your spending habits 👵 why women can end up with much smaller pensions than men Listen to the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ICbqJFUqZJ2aXOTLKuH6N?si=J4jJqpudR_irJVbNxJFWiA YouTube: https://youtu.be/L4IgN8bo1GI Can I ask you a BIG favour? 💙 Please leave a review or rating. It helps us grow the podcast and bring you more amazing guests. 🔔 Join the HERd* broadcast channel here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA==⁠ 📱 Find us on socials: Instagram & Tiktok - @drfayebate Podcast Instagram & Tiktok: @herdiscussionspod 📩 Want to reach out? Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

How are we supposed to make informed decisions about our fertility when there's so much conflicting information? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Pavan Minhas, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, to unpack some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding fertility, from the biological clock and fertility testing, to male infertility and the advice we're seeing all over social media. Together, we explore what the science actually tells us and how we can make more informed decisions about our reproductive health, without unnecessary fear. We also talk about: 🧬 Why men contribute to up to 50% of infertility cases 💊 Does being on the pill for 10 years affect your fertility? ⏰ What actually happens to your fertility after 35 🥚 Why AMH testing can’t tell you how likely you are to get pregnant 📱 Which viral fertility hacks actually have scientific evidence? Resources & links mentioned: -Dr Pavan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorpavan/?hl=en -Faye’s fertility clinic video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt0xEoT3QPc&t=997s -Study on fertility awareness among university students: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21281094/ 💌 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/herdiscussions 🔔 Join the HERd* broadcast channel here: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA== 📱 Find us on socials: Instagram & Tiktok - @drfayebate Podcast Instagram & Tiktok: @herdiscussionspod 📩 Want to reach out? Email: [email protected] 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice. NOTE: The average age of women freezing their eggs in the UK is about 35 (HFEA, 2023). It is important to discuss what’s included in the cost with your provider, if you are looking at freezing your eggs. AMH - The figures mentioned are a hypothetical example. AMH falls with age, but the rate varies between individuals and can’t be predicted from one test. Speak to a doctor about your results.

Another Thursday, another mini episode! Every Thursday, we’re sharing the Buy or Bye Bye segment from one of your favourite Her Discussions episodes - a breakdown of what actually works for your health.  This week, we're revisiting our episode with Dr Helen Wall, a GP and BBC Breakfast health expert who has spent 25 years refusing to let women’s health be dismissed. In the full episode, we discuss: ‼ 4 ways ADHD can show up in women 🧠 Why high-achieving women are still missed for ADHD 🔗 The link between ADHD and PMDD 👀 Why women can have ADHD without looking ‘hyperactive’ ⏳ 3 things to do while waiting for an ADHD diagnosis Listen to the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/72tTwe4I5AEYJc5ngs5kPN?si=gwgNcCR_TZ-vi67tPDYfwg YouTube: https://youtu.be/SVe4n5IU8cA Can I ask you a BIG favour? 💙 Please leave a review or rating. It helps us grow the podcast and bring you more amazing guests. 🔔 Join the HERd* broadcast channel here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA==⁠ 📱 Find us on socials: Instagram & Tiktok - @drfayebate Podcast Instagram & Tiktok: @herdiscussionspod 📩 Want to reach out? Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

What if the reason you’re struggling isn’t you, but the systems around you? This week, I sat down with Jenny Okolo, a mental health occupational therapist and TEDx speaker, who has worked across forensic mental health and the prison system, to talk about ADHD, autism and what happens when neurodivergent people are expected to fit into environments that weren’t designed with them in mind. We also talk about: ⚡ The 70% rule that can make life with ADHD easier 🏫 How schools, healthcare & prisons can fail neurodivergent people 💼 What your workplace can actually do to support ADHD 📱 When self diagnosis helps VS when it can become harmful 👀 Why someone’s worst behaviour doesn’t tell you their whole story Resources & links mentioned: -Jenny’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMg_s4mGjVY -Jenny’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenokolo/?hl=en -Faye’s ADHD book recommendation: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0971460973?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1 💌 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/herdiscussions 🔔 Join the HERd* broadcast channel here: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA== 📱 Find us on socials: Instagram & Tiktok - @drfayebate Podcast Instagram & Tiktok: @herdiscussionspod 📩 Want to reach out? Email: [email protected] 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

Another Thursday, another mini episode! Every Thursday, we’re sharing the Buy or Bye Bye segment from one of your favourite Her Discussions episodes - a breakdown of what actually works for your health.  This week, we're revisiting our episode with Amy Watson, founder of HASSL, a social enterprise working to tackle harassment and violence against women and girls. In the full episode, we discuss: 📱 #1 reason why safety apps aren't the solution 🤝 what men can actually do to help women feel safer 🚨 why women's safety isn't a women's issue 🚩 the biggest myth about women's safety 💬 how to talk about misogyny without making men defensive Listen to the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iSxMCol0sGCzwXOcGn7BX?si=9B8OOkMOQJCzit60n638gw YouTube: https://youtu.be/PqR2mM8dXEA Can I ask you a BIG favour? 💙 Please leave a review or rating. It helps us grow the podcast and bring you more amazing guests. 🔔 Join the HERd* broadcast channel here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA==⁠ 📱 Find us on socials: Instagram & Tiktok - @drfayebate Podcast Instagram & Tiktok: @herdiscussionspod 📩 Want to reach out? Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

Another Thursday, another mini episode! Every Thursday, we’re sharing the Buy or Bye Bye segment from one of your favourite Her Discussions episodes - a breakdown of what actually works for your health.  This week, we're revisiting our episode with Lily Silverton, founder of The Priorities Method. In the full episode, we discuss: 🧠 the 2 question mindset to shift your priorities 💼 how to separate work from your identity ⏰ the truth about 5am mornings 💭 how to analyse where your time goes ✨ why chasing perfection can backfire Listen to the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6aqkTbdRWLfFer515zRGwS?si=TZuEbTy4SJ6uHWYTVoxjGQ YouTube: https://youtu.be/-9AynHB4Vu4 Can I ask you a BIG favour? 💙 Please leave a review or rating. It helps us grow the podcast and bring you more amazing guests. 🔔 Join the HERd* broadcast channel here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA==⁠ 📱 Find us on socials: Instagram & Tiktok - @drfayebate Podcast Instagram & Tiktok: @herdiscussionspod 📩 Want to reach out? Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

Are you training and eating as a woman, or a man? In today’s episode with Dr Hazel Wallace, we breaking down what women actually need to know about fuelling for exercise, periods, PMOS, endometriosis, iron deficiency and hormone health without falling for every wellness trend online. Dr Hazel Wallace is a former NHS doctor, registered associate nutritionist, author, and the founder of The Food Medic, a platform she launched over 14 years ago to make evidence-based health and nutrition information accessible, practical, and easy to implement. Through her work, Hazel aims to challenge outdated narratives around women’s health and empower women with the knowledge and tools to better understand and support their bodies. We also talk about: 🩸 The #1 red flag you might be under-fuelling🧘‍♀️ Why cycle syncing your workouts isn’t as evidence-based as it sounds⚡ What to eat 30–60 minutes before a workout🥗 The diet linked with less endometriosis pain🏃‍♀️ Why HIIT isn’t the problem for women’s hormones🫘 The iron trick to know if you don’t eat meat ad this episode is sponsored by @larocheposay & focusing on La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ for damaged skin barrier & Dr Faye’s go-to dry skin favourite. As a dermatologist-recommended option for skin barrier repair, this ultra-soothing, rich cream is enriched with Vitamin B5 (panthenol) and helps to speed up the natural repair process for dry, irritated skin and scarring - making it a go-to solution when you are searching for the best barrier repair cream for sensitive skin. Useful links for skin barrier repair: Best La Roche-Posay skin barrier repair cream → Cicaplast Baume B5+ https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/en_GB/cicaplast-baume-b5-repairing-balm/LRP_035.hComplete guide to the Cicaplast range → Repair your skin’s moisture barrier with Cicaplast https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/en_GB/repair-your-skin-s-moisture-barrier-with-cicaplast.htmlWhat is panthenol? → What is panthenol? Benefits & uses for skin https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/en_GB/panthenol.html Resources & links mentioned: Dr Hazel’s book ‘Not Just a Period’:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Not-Just-Period-Reclaim-Hormones/dp/1035049597Dr Hazel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhazelwallace/?hl=en36:20 clarification: A 2022 review found that reproductive health accounted for 44% of topics in women’s health journals overall (PMID: 35333604)Inositol reference: Duan M, Yang M, Li C, Wu X, Yin X, Zhu H. Effects of inositol in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: an umbrella review of meta-analyses from randomized controlled trials. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2026 Feb 11;17:1741509. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2026.1741509. PMID: 41757236; PMCID: PMC12932251.🔔 Join the HERd* broadcast channel here: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA== 📱 Find us on socials: Instagram & Tiktok - @drfayebate Podcast Instagram & Tiktok: @herdiscussionspod 📩 Want to reach out? Email: [email protected] 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

Another Thursday, another mini episode! Every Thursday, we’re sharing the Buy or Bye Bye segment from one of your favourite Her Discussions episodes - a breakdown of what actually works for your health.  This week, we're revisiting our episode with Dr Florence Comite, an endocrinologist, longevity expert and the founder of the first Women's Health Clinic at Yale. In the full episode, we discuss: 🤍 the hormone women start losing in their 30s 🧬 the 5 biomarkers every woman should know 💊 are peptides actually worth the hype? 🌸 what birth control could be telling you about your future health Listen to the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3M6njfi8v1hbffmGkE82Uf?si=mUU3qGeQRrSWaKkwCrD9Kg YouTube: https://youtu.be/DXP_MyN7w_4 Can I ask you a BIG favour? 💙 Please leave a review or rating. It helps us grow the podcast and bring you more amazing guests. 🔔 Join the HERd* broadcast channel here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA==⁠ 📱 Find us on socials: Instagram & Tiktok - @drfayebate Podcast Instagram & Tiktok: @herdiscussionspod 📩 Want to reach out? Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

What health advice can you actually trust? This week, I’m joined by Dr Deborah Cohen, a medically trained investigative journalist, to unpack how health misinformation spreads and why women are especially vulnerable to it. We talk about: 🩻 The hidden harms of full body MRI scans😳 Why finding something wrong on a scan isn’t always a good thing🤖 The right way to use AI for health advice💸 How to spot health advice that’s actually marketing💊 Why social media can be a risky place to get advice on weight loss drugs Resources & links mentioned: Deborah’s book ‘Bad Influence: How the Internet Hijacked Our Health’: ****https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bad-Influence-Internet-Hijacked-Health/dp/0861549880 **** Our episode with sleep expert Dr Lindsay Browning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH5VAf__TgA&t=1890s 🔔 Join the HERd* broadcast channel here: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA== 📱 Find us on socials: Instagram & Tiktok - @drfayebate Podcast Instagram & Tiktok: @herdiscussionspod 📩 Want to reach out? Email: [email protected] 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

Another Thursday, another mini episode! Every Thursday, we’re sharing the Buy or Bye Bye segment from one of your favourite Her Discussions episodes - a breakdown of what actually works for your health.  This week, we're revisiting our episode with Dr Madusha Peiris and Dr Rubina Aktar, who are leading experts in the gut-brain connection, with over a decade of research focused on how the gut senses nutrients and communicates with the brain through hormone signalling. In the full episode, we discuss: 🥦 the reason you shouldn’t be buying probiotic supplements🔬 the truth behind “nature’s ozempic”🤤 why you never feel full🥣 what to buy to * actually * heal your gut🍽️ how to moderate your appetite control Listen to the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FXpyJ0RfoOzfvtJ4Gp3WG?si=OyucAfafQf6XqSgswLbUhw YouTube: https://youtu.be/dLEliGrzHpk Can I ask you a BIG favour? 💙 Please leave a review or rating. It helps us grow the podcast and bring you more amazing guests. 🔔 Join the HERd* broadcast channel here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA==⁠ 📱 Find us on socials: Instagram & Tiktok - @drfayebate Podcast Instagram & Tiktok: @herdiscussionspod 📩 Want to reach out? Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

Have we made gut health way more complicated than it needs to be? This week, I’m joined by Dr Emily Leeming, a gut microbiome scientist at King’s College London and registered dietitian, to unpack the gut health advice that’s actually worth listening to. What you’ll learn: 🍽️ The easiest way to hit 30g of fibre in a day🎈 The difference between normal and concerning bloating💩 What should healthy poo actually look like?🫃 Why a flat stomach isn’t a sign of a healthy gut🧬 The link between your hormones and your gut🥝 2 kiwi trick for constipation🩸 How does your menstrual cycle affect your gut? Resources & links mentioned: Dr Emily’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dremilyleeming/?hl=enDr Emily’s book ‘Fibre Power’ - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/476519/fibre-power-by-leeming-dr-emily/9780241804520Poop Map App - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/poop-map-pin-and-track/id1303269455 🔔 Join the HERd* broadcast channel here: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA== 📱 Find us on socials: Instagram & Tiktok - @drfayebate Podcast Instagram & Tiktok: @herdiscussionspod 📩 Want to reach out? Email: [email protected] 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.