How can you fix bloating and low energy? Should you be taking a probiotic for your vaginal microbiome? Can poor gut health affect your hormones, or even make it harder to get pregnant?

On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy is joined by Dr Anna, a preventative and gut health specialist, for a deep dive into the gut-hormone-fertility connection.

This isn't an episode about how to 'hack' your gut health – it's the science behind how your gut affects everything from your cycle to emotions, plus what's genuinely worth testing (and what's a waste of money).

Expect myth-busting on probiotics, a plain-English explanation of how your gut recycles your hormones, and permission to stop spending money on 'gut-friendly' fads.

We'll be answering the questions:💭 What is the gut-hormone axis, and why does it matter for women?💭 How is your vaginal microbiome connected to your gut?💭 Is endo belly caused by your gut, your diet, or both?💭 Can a miscarriage or IVF affect your gut health?💭 Are tests like DUTCH or microbiome worth it?💭 How can you 'fix' your gut health – for good?💭 What are the signs of a healthy gut?

If you're worried about your hormones or you've ever wondered how your gut health affects how you feel day-to-day, this episode is for you.

About the expert: Dr Anna is a medically trained doctor with 10 years' experience as a preventative and gut health specialist. She's the founder of The Digest Club, an educational platform teaching wellness practitioners and the public about gut health and hormones.

🔗 Instagram: @dr.anna.uk

🔗 Digest Club – website & socials: ⁠https://digestlondon.club/bio⁠

🔗 Book a free intro call with Dr Anna: ⁠https://calendly.com/dr__anna/freecall⁠

Links and resources:

📱 Dr Anna on Instagram: @dr.anna.uk

🎙️ Mentioned: our earlier episode "How to Poo Better"

🔗 Issy's pick: Chuckling goat kefir

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women's health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness.

🔗 Instagram: @too.much.info.podcast

Does diet in the two week wait actually make a difference? Is beetroot juice backed by science, or just TikTok folklore? Pineapple core, Brazil nuts, French fries... can anything you eat actually help an embryo implant?

On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy is joined by returning guest, fertility and pregnancy nutritionist Jen Walpole, to separate food myths from the real evidence around implantation.

Together, we're diving deep into what the (small but real) evidence actually says about diet and implantation, and where the internet's favourite fertility hacks fall apart.

Expect science-backed tips combined with Jen's own personal experience of recurrent implantation failure. Plus, permission to stop blaming yourself if it doesn't work this time.

We'll be answering the questions:

💭 What happens during implantation?

🥗 What should you be eating if you have endometriosis or adenomyosis?

💊 Which supplements actually matter?

🤢 What can you eat when healthy eating feels impossible?

☕ Should you cut out caffeine and alcohol completely during an embryo transfer?

If you're trying to conceive naturally or through IVF and want to know what's worth trying (and what you can let go of), this episode is for you.

About the expert: Jen Walpole is a BANT registered nutritionist specialising in fertility and pregnancy nutrition, and the founder of Jen Walpole Nutrition. She uses nutrition and a holistic approach to help people conceive with confidence.

🔗 Instagram: @jenwalpolenutrition

🔗 Jen's website: ⁠jenwalpole.com⁠

🔗 Blog: Foods to support implantation

🔗 Book a free 30-minute call

Related episodes:

🎙️ Jen's first TMI episode – Fertility, Diet & Alcohol

🎙️ TMI episode – Eating well for busy people

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women's health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness.

🔗 Instagram @too.much.info.podcast

Are you using the word "vagina" wrong? What does a normal vulva actually look like? Is it okay if sex sometimes hurts? And why does your body change so much in your 30s and 40s?

On this episode of Too Much Information, I'm joined by Dr Amber Savary-Trathen (@doc.ambs), a doctor specialising in sexual health, for a myth-busting guide to your own body.

We take the "embarassing" questions that keep you up at night and separate what's normal from red flag symptoms you need to get checked.

Expect a healthy dose of TMI and permission to stop worrying about the things that are actually completely normal.

We'll be answering the questions…

💭 Is my discharge normal?

💭 Should I be using a special wash down there?

💭 Why do I keep getting yeast infections?

💭 Is it okay for one boob to be bigger than the other?

💭 Why has my sex drive changed?

💭 Should I be worried about bloating?

If you've ever Googled "is this normal" and not loved the answers you found, this episode is for you.

About the expert:

Dr Amber Savary-Trathen is a doctor with a special interest in genitourinary medicine (GUM) – the medical term for sexual health. As well as working in a clinic and hospital, Amber creates honest, educational content about women's and sexual health online, and co-hosts the Taboo Topic Pod with Dr Becca.

🔗 Instagram: @doc.ambs

🎙️ Taboo Topics podcast

Links and resources:

🔗 Find your local sexual health/GUM clinic: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/sexual-health-services/find-a-sexual-health-clinic

🔗 The Great Wall of Vulva exhibition, referenced in this episode: www.thegreatwallofvulva.com

🎙️ Cervical screening podcast, mentioned in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sDgByK69AGSn1CvSBCqoM?si=xbQPbFDISOWC2PdosQjy3Q

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women's health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness.

🔗 Instagram: @too.much.info.podcast

What simple hacks can help you eat healthily when you're short on time? Do you really need more protein? And why is fibre so important?

On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy is joined by health coach, nutritionist-in-training and Nuuda co-founder Emily Warburton-Adams.

Expect evidence-informed advice, practical tips and realistic swaps that make healthy eating feel doable, even on your busiest days.

🥗 Want to try Nuuda's frozen meals? Too Much Information listeners get 12% off with the code TOOMUCHINFORMATION 🥗

We'll be answering the questions…

💭 What does a balanced plate actually look like?

💭 What should I eat to support hormone health?

💭 How can I eat well when I don't have time to cook?

💭 What should I look for on food labels?

💭 What can I eat when I'm craving something sweet?

Whether you're trying to improve your nutrition, support your hormones, or simply find realistic healthy meal ideas that suit your lifestyle and budget, this episode is packed with practical advice you can start using today.

Link to the dirty dozen: Each year, Pesticide Action Network publishes a list of the fruit and vegetables most likely to be contaminated with multiple pesticides. 

🍓 Website: www.pan-uk.org/dirty-dozen (may require a form fill)

About Nuuda:b Get nutritionist-designed, chef-prepared frozen meals sent to your door with Nuuda's ready meal service. Real Food. Premium Ingredients. Nothing to Hide.

🥗 Website: www.nuudafood.com

🥗 Instagram: @thenuudaway

📱 Emily's Instagram: @english_ems

12% off your next order with the code TOOMUCHINFORMATION

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness.

🔗 Instagram: ⁠@too.much.info.podcast

What does it feel like to have an embryo transfer? Is natural better than medicated? And what should I be doing and not doing to increase the chances of implantation?

Issy sits down again with award-winning fertility nurse Fran Steyn and IVF patient and podcaster Annabel Gammack, who featured on past episode, What to expect from IVF.

Together, they unpack everything that happens between egg collection and embryo transfer – from choosing the right transfer for you right up to what actually happens on transfer day.

This isn’t a medical protocol guide. It’s the honest, human insight you don’t always get from your clinic: the physical side effects, emotional rollercoaster, practical realities, and TMI moments nobody warns you about.

Expect expert advice, lived experience, and reassurance that whether you're preparing for your first embryo transfer or your fifth, you're not alone.

We’ll be answering the questions…

💭 What’s the difference between a fresh and frozen embryo transfer (FET)?

💭 Should I choose a medicated or natural embryo transfer cycle?

💭 What medications will I take before my IVF transfer?

💭 How can I prepare, physically and emotionally, for transfer day?

💭 What actually happens during an embryo transfer – and does it hurt?

💭 Do things like embryo glue, beetroot juice or bed rest actually improve implantation?

💭 Should I rest after embryo transfer, or carry on as normal?

If you're preparing for an embryo transfer or supporting someone through fertility treatment, this conversation is for you.

Links and resources:

🎙️ Past episode, What to expect from IVF

Links and resources:

📱 Annabel's Instagram: ⁠@annabelgammack ⁠

📱 Fran's Instagram: ⁠@fransteynrn ⁠

🎤 ⁠Two Girls One Spiral podcast

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness.

Find us on Instagram at ⁠@too.much.info.podcast

A lot of women are being told their AMH is “low” – and immediately spiralling about what that means for their fertility.

But what does AMH actually tell you? Here to explain it is fertility doctor Dr Nagla Khalifa.

This mini episode covers:

✨ What AMH really measures

✨ The best tests for your fertility

✨ Egg quantity vs. egg quality explained

✨ Why low AMH doesn’t mean you can’t get pregnant

✨ How to improve egg quality

✨ Why at-home fertility testing can create unnecessary panic

In the full episode, we discuss how to try to get pregnant naturally, fertility supplements, your chances of getting pregnant month-by-month, fertility myths, and when to seek help.

Watch or listen to the full episode on Spotify or YouTube. And don't forget to follow for more!

About the expert:

Dr Nagla is a OBGYN doctor specialising in reproductive medicine. Alongside her work at a leading UK fertility clinic, she shares evidence-based fertility tips for TTC and IVF on social media.

🔗 Instagram: @fertilitydrnagla

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness.

🔗 Instagram: ⁠@too.much.info.podcast

As a woman, your skin is CONSTANTLY changing. From puberty, to periods, to fertility, pregnancy, peri-menopause and beyond.

Here to make sense of what your skin is telling you (and what you can do about it) is Consultant Dermatologist Dr. Sonia Sharma.

This mini episode covers:

✨ Skin changes in your 20s, 30s and 40s

✨ What to use instead of retinoids if you're TTC and pregnant

✨ The root cause of your skin concerns

✨ Bad skin when you're doing IVF

✨ Sun safety during pregnancy

✨ Avoiding keloid scars after a C-section

In the full episode, we discuss:

🧴 The skincare steps you actually need

🧴 Retinol, vitamin C and skincare actives

🧴 Hormonal acne and skin barrier damage

🧴 How to find an SPF you love

🧴 Budget-friendly skincare products (dermatologist approved!)

Watch or listen to the full episode on YouTube or Spotify.

And don't forget to follow for more!

About the expert:Dr Sonia Sharma is a consultant dermatologist helping her patients and followers achieve healthy skin and hair. She shares practical, evidence-based tips and skincare education on social media.

🔗 Instagram: ⁠⁠@drsoniasharma⁠_⁠

🔗 TikTok: ⁠@drsoniasharma_⁠

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness.🔗 Instagram: ⁠⁠@too.much.info.podcast

How can I achieve glowy skin? Is retinol worth the hype? Why is SPF making me break out? And do we really need a 10-step routine to improve our skin?

On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy is joined by consultant dermatologist Dr Sonia Sharma (⁠@drsoniasharma⁠_) for a myth-busting guide to skincare made simple.

Together, they cut through the overwhelming world of skincare trends and TikTok beauty advice to explain what really works for your skin (and what’s probably a waste of money).

Expect evidence-based skincare advice, expert dermatologist tips, affordable product recommendations, and simple routines that actually make sense.

We’ll be exploring...
🧴 The skincare steps you actually need
🧴 Retinol, vitamin C and skincare actives
🧴 Hormonal acne and skin barrier damage
🧴 How to find an SPF you love
🧴 Retinoid alternatives for TTC and pregnancy

This episode will help you build a routine you can stick with, understand your skin better, and stop wasting money on products you probably don’t need.

About the expert:
Dr Sonia Sharma is a consultant dermatologist helping her patients and followers achieve healthy skin and hair. She shares practical, evidence-based tips and skincare education on social media.
🔗 Instagram: ⁠@drsoniasharma⁠_

🔗 TikTok: @drsoniasharma_

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness.
🔗 Instagram: ⁠@too.much.info.podcast

What are the chances of getting pregnant each month? How do you know when you're ovulating? Is there a "best" sex position to conceive? And can the pill, stress, or diet affect your fertility?

On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy is joined by fertility doctor Dr Nagla Elfaki (@fertilitydrnagla) for a back-to-basics, myth-busting guide to trying to conceive (TTC).

They break down how conception really works, explain what’s normal (and what isn’t), and cut through the misinformation you might find on social media.

Expect expert advice made simple, honest answers, and the facts about getting pregnant that sex education missed.

We’ll be answering the questions…

💭 Should I do an AMH test?

💭 Does the pill affect fertility?

💭 Do we need to have sex every day to get pregnant?

💭 What supplements should I take when TTC?

💭 Should I put my legs in the air after sex?

If you're trying to conceive or curious for the future, this episode will help you feel more informed and less overwhelmed.

About the expert:

Dr Nagla is a OBGYN doctor specialising in reproductive medicine. Alongside her work at a leading UK fertility clinic, she shares evidence-based fertility tips for TTC and IVF on social media.

🔗 Instagram: @fertilitydrnagla

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness.

🔗 Instagram: ⁠@too.much.info.podcast

What does a smear test actually look for? What can I do if it hurts? What does HPV positive mean? And if I have “abnormal cells”, should I be worried?

On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy is joined by OB-GYN Dr. Carolyn Kay and cancer survivor Cat Mason to unpack the routine examination that 1 in 3 of us are putting off: cervical cancer screening.

If you're confused about the results of your smear/pap test results, worried about pain or embarrassment, delaying your next appointment, or wondering what to expect – this episode is for you.

We’ll be answering the questions…

💭 What is HPV and how common is it?

💭 If I've been vaccinated, do I still need to go?

💭 What happens during a smear test?

💭 Do abnormal cells mean I have cancer?

💭 I'm dreading my next smear, what can I do?

Plus, hearing from a woman whose life was definitely changed, and quite possibly saved, by a routine cervical screening.

About the guests:

Dr Carolyn Kay is an OB-GYN and medical affairs expert who is passionate about making intimidating medical topics feel accessible and empowering. Today, Carolyn works with Roche Diagnostics to improve access, accuracy and patient experience in screening.

Find out more at www.roche.com/stories/cervical-cancer-it-only-ends-with-all-of-us

Catherine Mason is a product developer for cosmetics and toiletries. Since a shock diagnosis of cervical cancer five years ago, she's made it her mission to start conversations about cervical screening with one clear message, "just get it done."

Links and resources*: please consult with your health professional first and foremost to understand your results

🇬🇧 In the UK:

🔗 NHS Cervical Screening: www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-screening

🔗 Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust: www.jostrust.org.uk

🔗 The Eve Appeal: www.eveappeal.org.uk/information-and-advice/preventing-cancer/cervical-screening-results

🔗 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG): www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/abnormal-cervical-cancer-screening-test-results

🔗 ACOG - What to think about if you test positive for HPV: ⁠www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/the-latest/what-to-think-about-if-you-test-positive-for-hpv

🔗 National Cancer Institute - Understanding cervical changes: www.cancer.gov/types/cervical/screening/abnormal-hpv-pap-test-results/understanding-cervical-changes.pdf

🇦🇺 In Australia:

🔗 Cancer Council - Understanding your Pap smear or cervical screening test results: www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/screening-tests-and-treatments/early-detection-and-screening/cervical-cancer-screening/understanding-your-cervical-screening-test-results

🔗 CanWe - What your results mean: www.canwe.org.au/the-blog/cervical-screening-101-what-your-results-mean

🇨🇦 In Canada:

🔗 BC Cancer Screening - Understanding your results: www.bccancer.bc.ca/screening/cervix/how-it-works/understanding-your-results

🔗 Canadian Cancer Society - HPV test: www.cancer.ca/en/treatments/tests-and-procedures/human-papillomavirus-hpv-test

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. From hormones to gut health, no topic is off limits.

Instagram: @too.much.info.podcast

*Roche Diagnostics does not endorse any of the links or resources shared