📚Win a FREE BOOK! 📚

Deborah is giving away a copy of ‘Bad Influence: How the Internet Hijacked Our Health’ to two of you!

To enter, comment the most shocking fact you learned from this week’s episode. We’ll announce the winner next Monday on @herdiscussions Instagram stories 🏅

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==

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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 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

Links to subscribe / follow:

* Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/her-discussions-by-dr-faye/id1835829612⁠⁠⁠

* Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5viLYizHD4Zy6J42iqtPRo⁠⁠⁠

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.

* Share with someone who needs this; it might help them live a happier, healthier life.

* Follow us on social media or join the broadcast channel to send us your questions for our guests. I'll leave the link here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA==⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA==⁠⁠⁠

🛑 Disclaimers:Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

Before you jump into today’s episode, fancy winning a book? 📚 Dr Emily is giving away a copy of ‘Fibre Power’ to one of you!

To enter, share this episode to your Instagram Story and tag @herdiscussionspod. We’ll announce the winner next Monday 👀

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=en
• Dr Emily’s book ‘Fibre Power’ - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/476519/fibre-power-by-leeming-dr-emily/9780241804520
• Poop 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.

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 Stefanie Sword-Williams, TEDx Speaker and Forbes 30U30, founder of F*ck Being Humble, bestselling author and career confidence expert.

In the full episode, we discuss:

🤝🏻 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

Listen to the full podcast here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4b3XacPHHd3zxc2AmMDbpJ?si=ihwdyQydTDC183f5BDOnpg

YouTube: https://youtu.be/kUnYe7PBoSo

Links to subscribe / follow:

* Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/her-discussions-by-dr-faye/id1835829612⁠⁠⁠

* Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5viLYizHD4Zy6J42iqtPRo⁠⁠⁠

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.

* Share with someone who needs this; it might help them live a happier, healthier life.

* Follow us on social media or join the broadcast channel to send us your questions for our guests. I'll leave the link here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA==⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA==⁠⁠⁠

🛑 Disclaimers:Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

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 Supramolecular SA.B3 Technology, combining Salicylic Acid (S.A) and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and helps to target imperfections and control excess sebum.

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📚Fancy a FREE Book?📚

Dr Sula is gifting 2 copies of her book - ‘It’s All In Your Body’

To enter, share this podcast episode to your Instagram story and tag us at @herdiscussionspod. 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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Have you ever been told your symptoms are all in your head? Or that it's just stress?

This week, I’m joined by Dr Sula Windgassen, a leading health psychologist, psychotherapist and researcher specialising in the connection between physical health and chronic stress.

We talk about:

🩺 3 things to do if your symptoms are dismissed

🌬️ When breathwork can actually make you feel worse

👀 The #1 reason a second opinion really matters

🧠 Is there a difference between anxiety and physical symptoms?

🚩 Why even a kind doctor can still medically dismiss you

Resources & links mentioned:

• Dr Sula’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_health_psychologist_/?hl=en
• ‘It’s All In Your Body’ by Dr Sula: https://www.healthpsychologist.co.uk/itsallinyourbody
• ‘Healing and the Mind’ documentary: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0MW5NZR1O96HRRVQXU497YNIDY

🔔 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 nutritionist and former model Sarah Ann Macklin, who retrained in nutritional science after experiencing serious health challenges during her modelling career, and now also hosts the Live Well Be Well podcast.

In the full episode, we discuss:

🧠 1 skill that matters more than any diet😫 Why emotional eating isn't a willpower problem (and what actually helps instead)📍 The 3 step NNN technique for emotional eating🌙 What to eat before bed to calm your mind📲 Why most nutrition advice online is confusing (and often wrong)

Listen to the full podcast here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GBAfV7qS0vKATHAG6tulu?si=xsZ1kZn_ROiPVk7_5bUfqA

YouTube: https://youtu.be/HIt_LV7EwjA?si=q8FPFxoyLbXwm8QD

Resources & links mentioned:

Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahannmacklin/

Links to subscribe / follow:

* Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/her-discussions-by-dr-faye/id1835829612⁠⁠⁠

* Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5viLYizHD4Zy6J42iqtPRo⁠⁠⁠

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.

* Share with someone who needs this; it might help them live a happier, healthier life.

* Follow us on social media or join the broadcast channel to send us your questions for our guests. I'll leave the link here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA==⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA==⁠⁠⁠

🛑 Disclaimers:Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

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, Dr Tuesday, to have an honest conversation about the realities of motherhood, such as:

🤍 What if you have a baby and hate it?
🎯 #1 thing high-achievers need to let go of before motherhood
🧠 The 30% parenting rule every mum should know
👩‍👧 Why putting yourself last doesn’t make you a better mum
📚 Why reading every parenting book WON’T prepare you for motherhood
🌿 Why gentle parenting can put more pressure on mums

Resources & links mentioned:

• Dr Tuesday’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdrtuesday/?hl=en

🔔 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.

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 In Your Head... It's In Your Gut with Dr Caitlin: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wSC7mheQRcnSwISoH43bV?si=2Yk3ZFXsSGGbn8FyMDRthw

-Everything They Never Taught You About Eggs and Fertility with Dr Nagla: https://open.spotify.com/episode/21NfUoGB1wdXh8Qe7NoM36?si=PzbrE6sORye1PNjMNz4cjQ

-Get Rid of ACNE SCARS and DARK CIRCLES + How To Get Glass Skin with Dr Justine: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SqqUXgAYgXOU6X2EcX4m6?si=WooYDcWJQ5278FKoEXQ_9g

-Psychological Tricks to Becoming More CONFIDENT Without Faking It with Caroline Goyder: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hMFmKSA27mpK2h6rSuuS0?si=2yDep6NZRMGNZuSByqtZ-g

🔔 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 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 “healthy” body should look like.

You’ll learn:

⌚ 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

Resources & links mentioned:

- Renee’s Substack: https://thefuellinereneemcgregor.substack.com/

- Renee’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r_mcgregor/?hl=en

This episode is sponsored by @larocheposay and their Cicaplast Repair Balm: an ultra-repairing, soothing cream enriched with 5% Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) to support the skin barrier and help with dry, irritated skin and scarring.

🔔 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 Jemma Sbeg, host of the chart-topping podcast, ‘Psychology of your 20s,’ who shares her tips on making your twenties less overwhelming.

In the full episode, we discuss:

✨ the silent tax of being the eldest daughter

💌 whether you should have a 5 year plan

☁️ how objective desire will keep you from happiness

🌏 navigating long-distance relationships

💗 the trick to avoiding comparison culture

Listen to the full podcast here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/69NONPxkzDz2mZesdFPRnE?si=JLUpQy7VRuasoFfL76n_Cw

YouTube: https://youtu.be/8_U4__3IA5g

Resources & links mentioned:

Jemma’s podcast - ‘Psychology of your 20s’: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2HGcJRYrjGnpce6bRp8UXm⁠

Jemma’s Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en

Links to subscribe / follow:

* Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/her-discussions-by-dr-faye/id1835829612⁠⁠⁠

* Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5viLYizHD4Zy6J42iqtPRo⁠⁠⁠

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.

* Share with someone who needs this; it might help them live a happier, healthier life.

* Follow us on social media or join the broadcast channel to send us your questions for our guests. I'll leave the link here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA==⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/?igsh=MWhuaXFweGtucTB3cA==⁠⁠⁠

🛑 Disclaimers:Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.