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Her Discussions with Dr Faye Bate

Dr Faye Bate

94 episodes

Her Discussions was created to be a go-to space for honest, unfiltered conversations about women’s health hosted by Faye Bate, a medical doctor and creator.

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From taboo topics to groundbreaking research, Faye and her guests bring personal experiences, evidence and empathy to the conversations that matter most. Each week, she sits down with incredible women and leading experts to dismantle myths, challenge stigma, and empower women with knowledge about their body, mind, and wellbeing.

Whether it’s fertility, hormones, mental health or the systemic inequalities in healthcare, no subject is off

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  1. 60 Minutes of Confidence Advice Every Woman Needs to Hear

    · 1 h 09 min · S1 E74

    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…

  2. Financial Tools for Women: Budgeting Apps, Investing & Buy Now Pay Later | Mini Episode

    · 9:25 · S1 E63 · Bonus

    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,…

  3. #1 Fertility Expert: What Every Woman Should Know Before 25

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E74

    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…

  4. Magnesium, ADHD Meds & Cycle Tracking: Worth It or Not? | Mini Episode

    · 9:45 · S1 E62 · Bonus

    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,…

  5. What Happens When You Finally Understand Your Neurodivergent Brain

    · 51 min · S1 E65

    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…

  6. Do Personal Safety Alarms Actually Make Women Safer? | Mini Episode

    · 13 min · S1 E61 · Bonus

    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,…

  7. Are *these* Making You LESS Productive? | Mini Episode

    · 24 min · S1 E60 · Bonus

    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,…

  8. The Ultimate Guide to Women’s Nutrition: Hormones, Exercise, PMOS & Endometriosis with Dr Hazel Wallace

    · 55 min · S1 E62

    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…

  9. The Truth About Women's Nutrition, Hormones & Ageing | Mini Episode

    · 8:09 · S1 E59 · Bonus

    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,…

  10. How Health Misinformation Tricks You Online & How to Know Who to Trust?

    · 1 h 04 min · S1 E62

    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…

  11. Maximise Your Gut Health With These Products | Mini Episode

    · 8:41 · S1 E58 · Bonus

    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,…

  12. 50 Min. of Gut Health Advice Women Actually Need | Bloating, Fibremaxxing & Gut Myths

    · 48 min

    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…

  13. Career Advice Every Woman Needs Before 30 | Mini Episode

    · 16 min · S1 E57 · Bonus

    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,…

  14. Anxiety vs. Physical Symptoms: How to Know When Your Body Is Trying to Tell You Something

    · 59 min · S1 E61

    This episode is sponsored by @larocheposay and their NEW Effaclar Supra molecular Face Moisturiser: a lightweight, daily gel moisturiser that is ideal for oily to combination skin prone to visible shine. It features…

  15. The Health Trends Scientists are Worried About | Mini Episode

    · 22 min · S1 E56 · Bonus

    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,…

  16. What Motherhood REALLY Does to Your Identity, Career & Relationships

    · 1 h 31 min · S1 E60

    Are we being honest enough about motherhood? If you’re a mum, or just thinking about motherhood and wondering how much your life might change, this conversation is for you. I sat down with psychologist and mum of 3,…

  17. Top 4 Expert Advice That Will Save You Years of Guesswork | Podcast BIRTHDAY Special!!

    · 28 min · S1 E59

    Happy ONE YEAR birthday to Her Discussions!! We've had so many wonderful conversations this year, so to celebrate, I've gone back through them all and pulled out some of my (and your) favourites: -Your Stress Isn't…

  18. Fitness & Nutrition Advice Every Woman NEEDS to Hear | Carbs, Creatine, Periods & Exercise

    · 1 h 21 min · S1 E57

    What if your habits are ACTUALLY making you more unhealthy? This week, I’m joined by leading sports dietitian Renee McGregor to unpack some of the biggest lies women have been sold about food, exercise and what a…

  19. The Psychology Behind Lucky Girl Syndrome | Mini Episode

    · 24 min · S1 E58 · Bonus

    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,…

  20. Women’s Health Physio: The Health Advice Women Are Getting Wrong

    · 50 min · S1 E55

    How many symptoms have women been told are normal when they actually aren't? In today's episode, we're joined by Chloe Stevens, a leading women's health physiotherapist and PhD researcher, to unpack the health myths…

  21. #1 Therapist: Which Wellness Trends Actually Work?

    · 8:56 · S1 E55 · Bonus

    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,…

  22. Girl to Girl: Investing for beginners & the money rules women need

    · 1 h 03 min · S1 E54

    The reality is, most of us were never taught how to save, invest or build wealth, and women often pay the price for that. Today I'm joined by Abigail Foster, former chartered accountant and founder of Elent, who's on…

  23. The Diet Trends a Nutritionist Wants You to Stop Following | Mini Episode

    · 17 min · S1 E57 · Bonus

    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,…

  24. You're NOT Lazy, You Have ADHD | Doctor Answers All Of Your Questions

    · 51 min · S1 E53

    Did you know that ADHD can look completely different in women?Dr Helen Wall, a GP and BBC Breakfast health expert, who has spent 25 years refusing to let women's health be dismissed. On today’s episode, I’m joined by…

  25. Healthy Skin 101: Every Woman Should Know This By 25 | Mini Episode

    · 26 min · S1 E54

    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,…

  26. Fertility Myths Every Woman Needs to Stop Believing | Science-Backed TTC Advice

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E52

    ⚠️ Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of miscarriage, pregnancy loss and IVF. How do you know what's actually true when it comes to fertility? This week, Dr Zeynep Gurtin, Associate Professor of…

  27. Why Your School Still Determines Your Future | Mini Episode

    · 13 min · S1 E53

    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,…

  28. But Almost Always a Man | Why Men are Failing Women

    · 53 min · S1 E51

    In today's episode, I'm joined by Amy Watson, founder of HASSL, a social enterprise working to tackle harassment and violence against women and girls by changing the conversation. Together, we explore why women are…

  29. The 1 Food 96% of People Are Missing | Mini Episode

    · 22 min · S1 E52

    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,…

  30. 5 am Club is *actually* a SCAM | This is The Real Secret To Productivity

    · 1 h 16 min · S1 E51

    What if the healthiest thing you could do was stop trying to optimise everything? In today's episode, we're joined by Lily Silverton, founder of The Priorities Method. She helps people cut through overwhelm by…

  31. Communication Techniques That Actually Work | Mini Episode

    · 20 min · S1 E51

    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,…

  32. The Health Mistakes Women Don't Know They're Making (Longevity Doctor Explains)

    · 1 h 18 min

    What if you could change the way your genes work? In today's episode, we're joined by Dr Florence Comite, an endocrinologist, longevity expert and the founder of the first Women's Health Clinic at Yale. Florence has…

  33. 7 Style Staples Every Girl Needs in Her 20s | Mini Episode

    · 9:33 · S1 E50

    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,…

  34. How To Build Career Success | For Anyone Who Feels Stuck

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E49

    Confidence isn't about pretending you have all the answers. In today's episode, we're joined by Stefanie Sword-Williams, TEDx Speaker and Forbes 30U30, founder of F*ck Being Humble, bestselling author and career…

  35. Sports Nutritionist: You’ve Been Lied To About Electrolytes | Mini Episode

    · 37 min · S1 E49

    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,…

  36. BEST Ways To Heal Your Gut And Stress (expert advice)

    · 55 min · S1 E48

    Did you know there is a natural answer to Ozempic? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr Madusha Peiris and Dr Rubina Aktar, who are leading experts in the gut-brain connection, with over a decade of research focused…

  37. How ANYONE Can Get Strong Shiny Hair | Mini Episode

    · 5:30 · S1 E48

    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,…

  38. The Netflix Psychologist Explains Why Your 20s Feel So Hard

    · 1 h 10 min · S1 E47

    How does your childhood shape you as an adult? Why does being the eldest daughter instantly make you more ambitious? How can we actually avoid comparison culture? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Jemma Sbeg, host…

  39. Things That Help You REGULATE Your Nervous System When You're ANXIOUS| Mini Episode

    · 36 min · S1 E47

    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,…

  40. Nutrition Expert: Why "SkinnyTok" Needs To Be BANNED

    · 1 h 06 min · S1 E46

    What if everything you've been told about GOOD and BAD food is making your relationship with food worse? In today's episode, we're joined by nutritionist Joshua Hills, who turned the pain of growing up with a mother…

  41. Career Secrets We're Never Told | Mini Episode

    · 24 min · S1 E46

    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,…

  42. #1 Nutritionist: How Women Should Eat and Exercise To Improve Their Health

    · 54 min · S1 E46

    GIVEAWAY ALERT! Sarah is kindly gifting a copy of her new book ‘Healthy Shouldn’t Be This Hard’. To enter, reshare this episode to your Instagram stories and tag us @herdiscussionspodcast. We’ll pick a winner and…

  43. Top Psychologist: The #1 Advice Everyone Needs To Hear If They Experience Burnout | Mini Episode

    · 9:29 · S1 E45

    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,…

  44. 60 Minutes Of Brutal Truths Every PEOPLE PLEASER Need To Learn

    · 1 h 11 min · S1 E45

    What would happen if you learned to say no? In today’s episode, we’re joined by award-winning therapist Paula Williams, who has over 25 years of clinical experience working across trauma, addiction, EMDR, generational…

  45. We've Been Lied To About Women's Health & Their Hormones | Mini Episode

    · 18 min · S1 E44

    You know what day it is! 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…

  46. How To Actually Manage Your Skin In Your 20s, 30s and 40s | #1 Dermatologist

    · 56 min · S1 E45

    This video is not an ad, but Doctor Lucy does partner with La Roche-Posay in her clinical project. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr Lucy Thomas, ConsultantDermatologist leading the way in innovation, supporting…

  47. A Sleep Expert Reveals How to Fix Your Sleep (For Good) | Mini Episode

    · 24 min · S1 E43

    Would a sleep expert buy these? 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…

  48. How Old Money Knows You’re Not One of Them? | Private vs Public School Debate

    · 1 h 20 min · S1 E44

    In today's episode, we're joined by Sophie Pender, founder of the 93% Club and Forbes 30 Under 30, who built the UK's biggest network for state educated people after realising that class in the workplace was the one…

  49. Skincare Routine for Glass Skin + BEST Korean Products | Mini Episode

    · 11 min · S1 E42

    Would a dermatologist buy these? 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…

  50. Psychological Tricks to Becoming More CONFIDENT Without Faking It

    · 1 h 04 min · S1 E43

    In today’s episode, we’re joined by voice and confidence expert Caroline Goyder, who helps people understand what’s actually happening when your voice shakes, your mind goes blank, or you suddenly start overthinking…

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