Her Discussions by Dr Faye

Dr Faye Bate
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Her Discussions was created to be a go-to space for honest, unfiltered conversations about women’s health hosted by Faye Bate, a medical doctor and creator. From taboo topics to groundbreaking research, Faye and her guests bring personal experiences, evidence and empathy to the conversations that matter most. Each week, she sits down with incredible women and leading experts to dismantle myths, challenge stigma, and empower women with knowledge about their body, mind, and wellbeing. Whether it’s fertility, hormones, mental health or the systemic inequalities in healthcare, no subject is off

  1. 2d ago

    The 70% Rule That Could Change How You Manage ADHD

    What if the reason you’re struggling isn’t you, but the systems around you? This week, I sat down with Jenny Okolo, a mental health occupational therapist and TEDx speaker, who has worked across forensic mental health and the prison system, to talk about ADHD, autism and what happens when neurodivergent people are expected to fit into environments that weren’t designed with them in mind. We also talk about: ⚡ The 70% rule that can make life with ADHD easier 🏫 How schools, healthcare & prisons can fail neurodivergent people 💼 What your workplace can actually do to support ADHD 📱 When self diagnosis helps VS when it can become harmful 👀 Why someone’s worst behaviour doesn’t tell you their whole story Resources & links mentioned: -Jenny’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMg_s4mGjVY -Jenny’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenokolo/?hl=en -Faye’s ADHD book recommendation: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0971460973?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1 💌 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/herdiscussions 🔔 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: drfaye@outreachtalentgroup.com 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

  2. 6d ago ·  Bonus

    Do Personal Safety Alarms Actually Make Women Safer? | Mini Episode

    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 Amy Watson, founder of HASSL, a social enterprise working to tackle harassment and violence against women and girls. In the full episode, we discuss: 📱 #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 Listen to the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iSxMCol0sGCzwXOcGn7BX?si=9B8OOkMOQJCzit60n638gw YouTube: https://youtu.be/PqR2mM8dXEA 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. 🔔 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: ⁠drfaye@outreachtalentgroup.com⁠ 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

  3. Oct 1 ·  Bonus

    Are *these* Making You LESS Productive? | Mini Episode

    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 Lily Silverton, founder of The Priorities Method. In the full episode, we discuss: 🧠 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 Listen to the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6aqkTbdRWLfFer515zRGwS?si=TZuEbTy4SJ6uHWYTVoxjGQ YouTube: https://youtu.be/-9AynHB4Vu4 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. 🔔 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: ⁠drfaye@outreachtalentgroup.com⁠ 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

  4. Sep 28

    The Ultimate Guide to Women’s Nutrition: Hormones, Exercise, PMOS & Endometriosis with Dr Hazel Wallace

    Are you training and eating as a woman, or a man? In today’s episode with Dr Hazel Wallace, we breaking down what women actually need to know about fuelling for exercise, periods, PMOS, endometriosis, iron deficiency and hormone health without falling for every wellness trend online. Dr Hazel Wallace is a former NHS doctor, registered associate nutritionist, author, and the founder of The Food Medic, a platform she launched over 14 years ago to make evidence-based health and nutrition information accessible, practical, and easy to implement. Through her work, Hazel aims to challenge outdated narratives around women’s health and empower women with the knowledge and tools to better understand and support their bodies. We also talk about: 🩸 The #1 red flag you might be under-fuelling🧘‍♀️ Why cycle syncing your workouts isn’t as evidence-based as it sounds⚡ What to eat 30–60 minutes before a workout🥗 The diet linked with less endometriosis pain🏃‍♀️ Why HIIT isn’t the problem for women’s hormones🫘 The iron trick to know if you don’t eat meat ad this episode is sponsored by @larocheposay & focusing on La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ for damaged skin barrier & Dr Faye’s go-to dry skin favourite. As a dermatologist-recommended option for skin barrier repair, this ultra-soothing, rich cream is enriched with Vitamin B5 (panthenol) and helps to speed up the natural repair process for dry, irritated skin and scarring - making it a go-to solution when you are searching for the best barrier repair cream for sensitive skin. Useful links for skin barrier repair: Best La Roche-Posay skin barrier repair cream → Cicaplast Baume B5+ https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/en_GB/cicaplast-baume-b5-repairing-balm/LRP_035.hComplete guide to the Cicaplast range → Repair your skin’s moisture barrier with Cicaplast https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/en_GB/repair-your-skin-s-moisture-barrier-with-cicaplast.htmlWhat is panthenol? → What is panthenol? Benefits & uses for skin https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/en_GB/panthenol.html Resources & links mentioned: Dr Hazel’s book ‘Not Just a Period’:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Not-Just-Period-Reclaim-Hormones/dp/1035049597Dr Hazel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhazelwallace/?hl=en36:20 clarification: A 2022 review found that reproductive health accounted for 44% of topics in women’s health journals overall (PMID: 35333604)Inositol reference: Duan M, Yang M, Li C, Wu X, Yin X, Zhu H. Effects of inositol in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: an umbrella review of meta-analyses from randomized controlled trials. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2026 Feb 11;17:1741509. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2026.1741509. PMID: 41757236; PMCID: PMC12932251.🔔 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: drfaye@outreachtalentgroup.com 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

    The Ultimate Guide to Women’s Nutrition: Hormones, Exercise, PMOS & Endometriosis with Dr Hazel Wallace

  5. Sep 24 ·  Bonus

    The Truth About Women's Nutrition, Hormones & Ageing | Mini Episode

    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 Florence Comite, an endocrinologist, longevity expert and the founder of the first Women's Health Clinic at Yale. In the full episode, we discuss: 🤍 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 Listen to the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3M6njfi8v1hbffmGkE82Uf?si=mUU3qGeQRrSWaKkwCrD9Kg YouTube: https://youtu.be/DXP_MyN7w_4 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. 🔔 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: ⁠drfaye@outreachtalentgroup.com⁠ 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

  6. Sep 21

    How Health Misinformation Tricks You Online & How to Know Who to Trust?

    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== 📱 Find us on socials: Instagram & Tiktok - @drfayebate Podcast Instagram & Tiktok: @herdiscussionspod 📩 Want to reach out? Email: drfaye@outreachtalentgroup.com 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

    How Health Misinformation Tricks You Online & How to Know Who to Trust?

  7. Sep 17 ·  Bonus

    Maximise Your Gut Health With These Products | Mini Episode

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

  8. Sep 14

    50 Min. of Gut Health Advice Women Actually Need | Bloating, Fibremaxxing & Gut Myths

    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=enDr Emily’s book ‘Fibre Power’ - https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/476519/fibre-power-by-leeming-dr-emily/9780241804520Poop 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: drfaye@outreachtalentgroup.com 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

    50 Min. of Gut Health Advice Women Actually Need | Bloating, Fibremaxxing & Gut Myths
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Her Discussions was created to be a go-to space for honest, unfiltered conversations about women’s health hosted by Faye Bate, a medical doctor and creator. From taboo topics to groundbreaking research, Faye and her guests bring personal experiences, evidence and empathy to the conversations that matter most. Each week, she sits down with incredible women and leading experts to dismantle myths, challenge stigma, and empower women with knowledge about their body, mind, and wellbeing. Whether it’s fertility, hormones, mental health or the systemic inequalities in healthcare, no subject is off

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  • Creator
    Dr Faye Bate
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dr Faye Bate
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