Her Discussions by Dr Faye

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 Dr Helen Wall, a GP and BBC Breakfast health expert who has spent 25 years refusing to let women’s health be dismissed. After experiencing the impact of hormonal changes on her own brain and seeing her daughter diagnosed with ADHD, Helen began questioning just how much we’re missing when it comes to female hormones and the brain.

What you’ll learn:

‼ 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

Resources & links mentioned:

Dr Helen's book ‘Menopause and ADHD’ - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/477104/menopause-and-adhd-by-wall-dr-helen/9781529978735?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Dr Helen’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/doctorhelenwall/

This episode is sponsored by @CeraVe and their NEW sun range: hydrating formulas for face and body.

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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 Lucy Thomas, Consultant Dermatologist leading the way in innovation, supporting the advancement and implementation of world-first AI technology where she works at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS FT. So far across the UK, this technology has already helped assess over 260,000 patients.

In the full episode, we discuss:

🌞 a new take on the 2 finger SPF rule

🔎 when you should actually get a mole checked

🧴 how to choose the right SPF for your skin type

🥪 the sandwich technique for starting retinol

💭 what nobody tells you about After Sun

Listen to the full podcast here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7amwSwSzlAWB8FaytNd0XG?si=IG4eDSe3SkC3O0-eBdaJ9w

YouTube: https://youtu.be/9_433M50pPg?si=WYBdVgJNuH7EZ4rM

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Resources & links mentioned:

Dr Lucy Thomas - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drlucythomas/⁠

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS FT - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chelwestft/

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⚠️ 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 Reproductive Sociology and Women's Health, UCL, joins us to unpack the realities of egg freezing, IVF, miscarriage, fertility testing and the growing pressure women face when it comes to family planning.

This is one of our most nuanced conversations yet, cutting through the myths, misinformation and fear surrounding fertility.

What you’ll learn:

💔 How 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage
🧬 The biggest fertility myth women are sold
🤍 How to support a friend through infertility
📉 Why IVF succeeds only ~30% of the time
⚠️ Why egg freezing isn't the guarantee women think it is

Dr Zeynep Gurtin is an Associate Professor of Reproductive Sociology and Women's Health, UCL, and a Board Member at the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. She regularly writes and speaks about the social, cultural and emotional aspects of reproduction, fertility and family life in the media and to a wide range of audiences.

You can read her article about Tahlequah the Orca here:
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/oct/30/moment-changed-me-miscarriages-devastating-orcas-grief-try-again

Zeynep is currently conducting research on the experiences of women who
have thawed their frozen eggs, and on women who have chosen freebirth.
If you are interested to find out more about being involved with these
research projects, or in booking Zeynep for consultancy, you can contact her at [email protected]

https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/67708-zeynep-gurtin/grants

P.S. We've also been nominated for ITV Podcast Creator of the Year (!!!) 🏆

If you've learnt something from our podcast this year, I'd be so grateful if you could take a minute to vote for us. It genuinely means the world: https://bit.ly/4ynqe45

1. Select ‘Creator Shortlist’
2. Scroll down to ‘Podcast bCreator of the Year - Her Discussions with Dr Faye Bate’

THANK YOU 🤍

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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 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 thing nobody was talking about honestly.

In the full episode, we discuss:

🚌 How private vs state schools still shape your opportunities in the UK

📚 Why only 7% of the UK is privately educated, but they dominate top careers

📈 #1 reason why classism is at an all time high in the UK

🏢 Dealing with judgement at work and university

🏠 How your home & childhood life shapes what you think is ‘normal’

Listen to the full podcast here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/608ceOHmlUgoDDq2u9q6LJ?si=plhN53MjSTmOB1iv8rV0Dg

YouTube: https://youtu.be/R19_Ph5m6XA?si=QYxOg1GMG5OlO7wu

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Resources & links mentioned:

Sophie Pender’s Instagram -  @sophieapender  

The 93% Club - https://www.93percent.club/

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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 defensive

Resources & links mentioned: HASSL: ⁠https://www.hassl.co.uk

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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 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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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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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

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

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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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

This episode is sponsored by @larocheposay.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMUNE400 SPF50+ is formulated with MEXORYL400: the most efficient UV filter against the most penetrative UV rays: Ultra-long UVA Rays (380 - 400nm). UVA causes premature ageing.

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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 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

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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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