Her Discussions by Dr Faye

Dr Faye Bate

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. 1d ago

    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 Through her work, Hazel aims to challenge outdated narratives around women’s health and empower women with the knowledge and tools to better understand and support their bodies.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

  2. 5d ago ·  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 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.

  3. Sep 21

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

    📚Win a FREE BOOK! 📚 Deborah is giving away a copy of ‘Bad Influence: How the Internet Hijacked Our Health’ to two of you! To enter, comment the most shocking fact you learned from this week’s episode. We’ll announce the winner next Monday on @herdiscussions Instagram stories 🏅 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?

  4. 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 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.

  5. Sep 14

    6 Science-Backed Ways To Fix Your Gut | With a Microbiome Scientist

    Before you jump into today’s episode, fancy winning a book? 📚 Dr Emily is giving away a copy of ‘Fibre Power’ to one of you! To enter, share this episode to your Instagram Story and tag @herdiscussionspod. We’ll announce the winner next Monday 👀 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.

    6 Science-Backed Ways To Fix Your Gut | With a Microbiome Scientist

  6. Sep 10 ·  Bonus

    Career Advice Every Woman Needs Before 30 | 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 Stefanie Sword-Williams, TEDx Speaker and Forbes 30U30, founder of F*ck Being Humble, bestselling author and career confidence expert. In the full episode, we discuss: 🤝🏻 the 10 questions trick for networking ❤️‍🩹 how to keep your self-worth and career success separate💭 why introverts are better at networking than extroverts💗 how to train yourself to feel like you’re not running out of time ✨ why you SHOULD move jobs constantly Listen to the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4b3XacPHHd3zxc2AmMDbpJ?si=ihwdyQydTDC183f5BDOnpg YouTube: https://youtu.be/kUnYe7PBoSo 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.

  7. Sep 7

    Anxiety vs. Physical Symptoms: How to Know When Your Body Is Trying to Tell You Something

    This episode is sponsored by @larocheposay and their NEW Effaclar Supra molecular Face Moisturiser: a lightweight, daily gel moisturiser that is ideal for oily to combination skin prone to visible shine. It features Supramolecular SA.B3 Technology, combining Salicylic Acid (S.A) and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and helps to target imperfections and control excess sebum. ___ 📚Fancy a FREE Book?📚 Dr Sula is gifting 2 copies of her book - ‘It’s All In Your Body’ To enter, share this podcast episode to your Instagram story and tag us at @herdiscussionspod. We’ll pick two winners at random and announce them on our Instagram Stories next Monday, so keep an eye out 🤍 ___ 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: drfaye@outreachtalentgroup.com 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice.

    Anxiety vs. Physical Symptoms: How to Know When Your Body Is Trying to Tell You Something

  8. Sep 3 ·  Bonus

    The Health Trends Scientists are Worried About | 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 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 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.

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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
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dr Faye Bate
  • Show Website
    Her Discussions by Dr Faye

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