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Select ‘Creator Shortlist’2. Scroll down to ‘Podcast bCreator of the Year - Her Discussions with Dr Faye Bate’THANK YOU 🤍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 still being told to stay safe instead of men being taught not to harm.We talk about:📱 #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 defensiveResources & links mentioned:HASSL: ⁠https://www.hassl.org⁠🔔 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 Dr Federica Amati who is a Head Nutritionist at ZOE and a medical scientist specialising in gut health and nutrition.

In the full episode, we discuss:

💊 The 3 biggest nutrition deficiencies in women

🥦 The 1 nutrient 96% of people in the UK don’t eat enough of

🥩 The truth about protein propaganda

🥛 The 1 type of oat milk you should buy

🌬️ 3 reasons you’re bloated

Listen to the full podcast here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GJmSWDYMF2CDiZ7AANFZS?si=9NCNeaAFR1-r6qBUMqNTCg

YouTube: https://youtu.be/fI42ZZg9FHg?si=3RXFAbhUSfNdQg1I

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Resources & links mentioned:

-Dr Federica’s Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr.fede.amati/

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Lily is kindly gifting YOU a copy of her book: “Prioritise This”

To enter, comment with your favourite quote from this podcast episode wherever you are listening. We'll pick one winner at random and announce them on our Instagram Stories next Monday, so keep an eye out 🤍

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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 focusing on what truly matters, building habits that actually fit real life, and letting go of the pressure to do it all.

You'll learn:

🧠 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

Resources & links mentioned:

• Lily’s book: https://www.lilysilverton.com/prioritise-this
• Lily’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lily_silverton/

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Email: [email protected]

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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 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 mid-sentence.

In the full episode, we discuss:

⭐ How to stop your voice shaking when public speaking

❌ Why pretending to be confident doesn’t work (and what does)

🧠 The real reason your brain freezes when speaking (and how to fix it)

⏸️ The 2 second trick that instantly makes you sound more confident

💨 The 1 breathing habit that improves how you speak

Listen to the full podcast here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hMFmKSA27mpK2h6rSuuS0?si=2yDep6NZRMGNZuSByqtZ-g

YouTube: https://youtu.be/PbkjoiSGpv8?si=RJqt_aYrGZS4P124

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Resources & links mentioned:

Caroline Goyder’s Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/carolinegoyder/⁠

Free Gravitas Course: https://carolinegoyder.com/

Course Library 2025: https://carolinegoyder.com/courses/

Caroline Goyder's Books: https://carolinegoyder.com/books/?kuid=8165193d-b1b1-4c04-9e11-5c54fc86fa7c-1778057021&kref=https%3A%2F%2Fcarolinegoyder.com%2F

Toastmasters Public Speaking Club: ⁠https://www.toastmasters.org/⁠

Ultra Speaking community:⁠https://ultraspeaking.com/

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🛑 Disclaimers & legal:

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📚Fancy a FREE Book?📚

Dr Florence is gifting one of YOU a copy of her book, ‘Invincible’

To enter, share this podcast episode on your Instagram story. We’ll pick two winners at random and announce them on our Instagram Stories next Monday, so keep an eye out 🤍

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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 spent decades researching how women age and believes we have far more control over our future health than we've been led to believe.

What you’ll learn:

🤍 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

Resources & links mentioned:

• Dr Florence’s Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drflorencecomite⁠
• Invincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny to Live Better, Longer: ****https://www.waterstones.com/book/invincible/florence-comite/9781529977066?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnc2Wlim6wPJjn63TfwG1QxUmjJ7khup32XLXIVx0tVeXVh2h4p_3vROitBRg_aem_7OjeAMpR81lq7g6BCAmbeg

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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 stylist Flick Bartlett, who has worked with celebrities including Amber Davies, Binky Felstead, and Vanessa White, creating looks that feel effortless but still like you.

In the full episode, we discuss:

👗 The best trick for busy girls to plan 5 outfits for the week

😴 The #1 outfit for when you’re tired and in a rush

💰 A £5 trick to make a £20 blazer look like a £200 one

👖 7 staples every girl should have in her wardrobe

✨ 3 ways to make a boring outfit look cute

Listen to the full podcast here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dyT8PF6oE66z6ucmkhyXi?si=wOxxOBIjS62froNzSWsUtg

YouTube: https://youtu.be/8_-H9Ddfa4M?si=kOtuS9Axm71MezAL

Please don’t forget to subscribe - it really helps us grow the podcast.

Resources & links mentioned:

Flick Bartlett’s Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/styledbyflick/⁠

Cos White Shirts - ⁠https://www.cos.com/en-gb/women/shirts/white-shirts⁠

For broach advice - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/amyfuchsia/⁠

Indyx app - ⁠https://www.myindyx.com/⁠

Dua Lipa tour outfits: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xq2N6VjJFA⁠

Jimmy Fairly glasses - ⁠https://www.jimmyfairly.com/en-row/products/m157-m1-rocky

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💫GIVEAWAY ALERT!💫Stef is kindly gifting two of you one of her books: ‘Fuck Being Humble’ and ‘Career Comedown’. To enter, comment on one of your favourite quotes from this podcast episode wherever you are listening to the podcast. We’ll pick two winners at random and announce them on our Instagram Stories next Monday, so keep an eye out 🤍

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 confidence expert, to unpack why so many ambitious women struggle to back themselves.

What you’ll learn:

🤝🏻 the 10 questions trick for networking❤️‍🩹 how to keep your self-worth and career success separate💭 why introverts are better at networking than extroverts💗 how to train yourself to feel like you’re not running out of time✨ why you SHOULD move jobs constantly

Resources & links mentioned:

‘Career Comedown’ book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/career-comedown/stefanie-sword-williams//9780008706340

‘F*ck Being Humble: Why Self-Promotion Isn't a Dirty Word’ book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/f-ck-being-humble/stefanie-sword-williams/9781787135130

Stefanie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeinghumble

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📩 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 Siân Seccombe who is a sports nutritionist, endurance runner, and content creator focused on fueling strategies for athletes.

In the full episode, we discuss:

⚠️ 7 signs you’re under-fuelling your training (most runners miss this)

🧂 The only time you actually need electrolytes (and when you don’t 👀)

❌ Why fasted cardio is harmful for women

🥛 Foods to eat before & during a marathon for real energy

🏃‍♀️The 80% training rule that actually makes you faster

Listen to the full podcast here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QOy4Gyc0LFRppvGShkTer?si=ZwZakkdfQgCV60MSVj9h5A

YouTube: https://youtu.be/z41CRSSfhJw?si=bRmCkKYNcSUOjTOT

Please don’t forget to subscribe - it really helps us grow the podcast.

Resources & links mentioned:

Siân’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/siansecc?igsh=dGQ0cnc3MmExM3Zo

Can I ask you a BIG favour? 💙

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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 on how the gut senses nutrients and communicates with the brain through hormone signalling.

Their work has helped uncover how specialised gut cells (L-cells) can be activated to release key appetite-regulating hormones including GLP-1 and PYY - a lesser-known satiety hormone that many researchers believe is just as important as GLP-1 for sustainable appetite control.

Listen in and learn:

🥦 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

Studies mentioned:

Page, A.J., Symonds, E., Peiris, M., Blackshaw, L.A. and Young, R.L. (2012), Peripheral neural targets in obesity. British Journal of Pharmacology, 166: 1537-1558. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1476-5381.2012.01951.x

The following paper was published in Gut journal and is also foundational to Elcella’s science:

Peiris M, Aktar R, Reed D, Cibert-Goton V, Zdanaviciene A, Halder W, Robinow A, Corke S, Dogra H, Knowles CH, Blackshaw A. Decoy bypass for appetite suppression in obese adults: role of synergistic nutrient sensing receptors GPR84 and FFAR4 on colonic endocrine cells. Gut. 2022 May;71(5):928-937. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2020-323219. Epub 2021 Jun 3. PMID: 34083384; PMCID: PMC8995825.

Resources & links mentioned:

• Elcella’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elcella_/

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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 Dr Adel who is a Consultant Dermatologist specialising in hair loss for both children and adults.

In the full episode, we discuss:

🧬 How PCOS could contribute to hair loss

🎨 How to reverse or slow down greys

💨 Is air-drying your hair better than blow-drying?

🧴 How often to wash your hair

🩸 What blood tests to check for hair loss

🧼 2 holy-grail products for greasy hair

🌱 5 products to help with hair loss and growth

🔬 2 ingredients to look for on labels to boost scalp health

🛒 Which everyday products to buy or avoid

Listen to the full podcast here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7m2akiDCztDQQtL6egtr2O?si=ZgNsbfN7T6yb8TBStt0gqA

YouTube: https://youtu.be/gr3aMpnNiy0

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Resources & links mentioned:

Dr Adel: @dermatologist_adel

Rhute: @rhutehair or https://rhutehair.com/

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