Her Discussions with Dr Faye Bate

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 Ailey who is a leading voice in somatic psychology. She was a professional ballerina and Miss Canada before her own trauma led her to become a chartered psychologist.

In the full episode, we discuss:

⭐ how to stop living in survival mode

🧠 1 concept that can improve 80% of your nervous system

❄️ why you freeze instead of getting things done

👀 why you can’t make eye contact

💪 3 reasons your body is tense all the time

☀️ why a walk may work better than gratitude lists

Listen to the full podcast here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/66B08nsuC8jrhKmZSq8xgC?si=XoQqN_T8SzaGg0dfF3DPYw

YouTube: https://youtu.be/aeexP9knjLU

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Resources & links mentioned:

- Ailey Jolie: @aileyjolie

- Helen (Ailey’s physiotherapist) https://tmjphysio.co.uk/helen-cowgill-physiotherapy

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🛑 Disclaimers & legal:

This podcast is for educational / informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. All opinions are those of the speaker(s).

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 battling anorexia into a career helping thousands rebuild their relationship with food.

We explore what's actually happening when calorie tracking apps and ‘clean eating’ culture push people toward disordered eating, and how social media algorithms and creators are quietly feeding the cycle.

You’ll also learn:

🍓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

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
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🛑 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 Heather Elkington who is one of the UK’s leading leadership experts, an author, and a TEDx speaker who has been featured in Forbes and GQ.

In the full episode, we discuss:

👛 Hack to get paid x3 times your salary

🤍 How to stop being a people pleaser

⭐ Ways to get other people to respect you

✏️ 5 things you MUST include in your CVs

🚩 How to spot red flags from your manager

Listen to the full podcast here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7qF06BemW1O2qldNtukxxp?si=9sPz3cbqTnWLj4MeBGwJSA

YouTube: https://youtu.be/GU0lrLsCZXc

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Resources & links mentioned:

@leadershipheather

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🛑 Disclaimers & legal:

This podcast is for educational / informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. All opinions are those of the speaker(s).

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 announce it on our stories next week 🤍

What if the real problem isn't what you're eating, but what's eating you?

In today’s episode, we’re joined by 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.

We explore why emotional eating has nothing to do with willpower, the ‘add not subtract’ mindset that reshapes your relationship with food, and how the wellness industry intentionally keeps nutrition confusing to keep you coming back.

You’ll learn:

🧠 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)

Resources & links mentioned:

‘Healthy Shouldn’t Be This Hard’ book - https://linktr.ee/HealthySBTH?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGndN4t5FannHgouqEov2ydOImDMeK0d5pWyGT37cG2QFWoRfYETje4nv2Gzak_aem_uXAo6Olt18Pg1clcHb-1Hg

Live Well, Be Well Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5JhQAqzTWR3ENNV5afJXFV

Sarah’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahannmacklin/

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

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🛑 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 Ritika Birah who is one of the UK's leading psychologists and speakers, with over 17 years of clinical experience.

In the full episode, we discuss:

📘 3 journal prompts to ask yourself if you can’t afford therapy

🍵 5-step anti-burnout evening routine

💼 How to stop thinking about work when you’re home

🫂 What to do if you have panic attacks

🤍 60-second trick to reset your nervous system

Listen to the full podcast here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/62CXmtQ5rircTtPCXOM9VI?si=DeAHqCQrQT2wLUA2DZ4Gkw

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bqj5YBGM1N0

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

Resources & links mentioned:

-Dr Ritz’s Instagram: @dr.ritz.psychologist

-the WhatsApp Journal which is called

-Reflect with Dr Ritz - https://drritika.co.uk/#reflect

-Website - https://drritika.co.uk/

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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 healing and identity reconstruction.

We explore what’s actually happening in the body when you feel overwhelmed or unable to truly switch off, even when nothing is wrong on the surface.

What you’ll learn:

🧘‍♀️ 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

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

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

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 our episode with Dr Sarah Hill who is a leading voice on hormonal changes and the female brain.

In the full episode, we discuss:

💊 How the pill actually affects you

😔 Tips for when your period makes you moody

⭐ 3 supplements every woman should take

💔 The truth about hormonal birth control and mental health

🧠 Female vs male brains

☁️ How your period impacts your nutrition, sleep and recovery needs

Listen to the full podcast here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Or2ixblUp7y9max7CWuof?si=vIvzhrpHQJSbFGrBbdIwAQ

YouTube: https://youtu.be/WG4GDLOiXsY

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

Resources & links mentioned:

Sarah’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahehillphd/

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This podcast is for educational / informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. All opinions are those of the speaker(s).

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 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.

We talk about what dermatologists wish people would stop doing when it comes to sun protection, the truth about whether SPF is actually toxic, and the simple habits every woman should be adding to her daily routine to support her skin as she ages.

You’ll learn:

🌞 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

Resources & links mentioned:

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

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

Disclosures:

Dr Lucy Thomas is a clinical advisor to Skin Analytics Ltd. She has previously worked as a paid independent consultant for NHS England and received grant funding for NHS projects from La Roche-Posay, NHSX, and CW+.

In addition, she has received honoraria for educational talks and meetings from L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty, Eucerin, and UCB Pharma, as well as funding to attend conferences and dermatology meetings.

During this podcast we will be discussing AI technology developed by Skin Analytics and its use in NHS settings. This project was in partnership with @larocheposay.

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

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 revisiting our episode with Dr Lindsay Browning, one of the UK's leading sleep experts, holding a doctorate in insomnia from the University of Oxford.

In the full episode, we discuss:

⭐ How to silence a busy mind before sleep

🦉 Tips to make mornings easier (even if you hate them)

🌜 How to stop waking up at 3AM

⏰ 1 thing you should remove from your bedroom

💤 The trick to getting deep sleep next to a snorer

👀 1 essential every shift worker needs

Listen to the full podcast here:

Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vAEjKq1xCjbW9aUJTCLCf?si=A42YrJNdScaR0OI8hjwS6Q

YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH5VAf__TgA

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Resources & links mentioned:

https://www.instagram.com/drbrowningsleep/

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This podcast is for educational / informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. All opinions are those of the speaker(s).

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 thing nobody was talking about honestly.

We talk about what classism really looks like in 2026, private vs public school experiences, and how your background can shape your life in ways other people often don’t even realise.

Sophie also shares what it was actually like growing up on one of the biggest council estates in North London and then walking into one of the UK’s top universities, and why nothing really prepares you for that gap.

What you’ll learn:

🚌 How private vs public 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’

Resources & links mentioned:

• Sophie Pender’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sophieapender/
• The 93% Club - https://www.93percent.club/

🔔 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.

Links to subscribe / follow:

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