Her Discussions by Dr Faye

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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

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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

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📱 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.

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 women have been taught to accept for far too long.

What you’ll learn:

🍽️ 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

Resources & links mentioned:

-Chloe’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chloelewisphysio/

This episode is sponsored by @CeraVe and their cleanser range, including the CeraVe Foaming Cleanser, formulated with 3 essential ceramides to support the skin barrier.

🔔 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 an award-winning therapist Paula Williams, who has over 25 years of clinical experience working across trauma, addiction, EMDR, generational healing and identity reconstruction.

In the full episode, we discuss:

🧘‍♀️ a 30s reset for when your body feels overwhelmed

🤍 3 boundaries every chronic people pleaser needs to learn

😬 why ambitious women struggle to relax without guilt

💆‍♀️ how even 1 massage a month can change your nervous system

📺 the reason watching Netflix leaves you feeling tired instead of rested

Listen to the full podcast here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6UnKTCIA3onfKMdRnhgB1X?si=KuHxA6RCTOmbRH7YBkUutw

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vm9z6nzZOz4

Resources & links mentioned:

Paula’s Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yourheart_therapist/?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.

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 a mission to make financial education accessible for everyone.

What you’ll learn:

💷 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

Resources & links mentioned:

• Abigail’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abigailrosefoster/?hl=en
• Elent Financial Education - https://www.elent.com/

🔔 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 a nutritionist Joshua Hills, who turned the pain of growing up with a mother battling anorexia into a career helping thousands rebuild their relationship with food.

In the full episode, we discuss:

🍓5 things that actually help people change eating habits long term

🚫 Why ‘eat less, move more’ doesn’t work in real life

🥑 3 reasons your nutrition falls apart

⚖️ The honest truth about scales, and when you should bin yours

🍫 Why low-calorie snacks might be the reason you're always hungry

Listen to the full podcast here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2PaxbOC6c9fB4Rc0KGMmJM?si=baWE_nPnS9e52bhA9byk5A

YouTube: https://youtu.be/o7ciAGCPr0s

Resources & links mentioned:

Joshua Hills Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joshuahillsnutrition/⁠

You Can Eat That (Joshua’s book!) is available to order here: ⁠https://bio.to/youcaneatthat⁠

The Joshua Hills Academy:⁠ https://www.joshuahillsnutrition.com⁠

Support for anyone affected by eating disorders:

-firststepsed.co.uk

-beateatingdisorders.org.uk or 0808 801 0677 (England), 0808 801 0433 (Wales)

Professional body for talking therapy and counselling - bacp.co.uk

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.