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. 14H AGO

    60 Minutes Of Brutal Truths Every PEOPLE PLEASER Need To Learn

    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/id1835829612⁠Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5viLYizHD4Zy6J42iqtPRo⁠Can 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.

    1h 11m
  2. 4D AGO

    We've Been Lied To About Women's Health & Their Hormones | Mini Episode

    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/ 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 this with someone who wants to protect their brain, boost focus, or live smarter, it might help them feel more energized and confident. Follow us on social media or join the broadcast channel to send us your questions for our guests: Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/herdiscussionspod/⁠⁠ Broadcast channel: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/⁠⁠  🛑 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).

    18 min
  3. MAY 18

    Healthy Skin 101: This Is What A Dermatologist Wants Every Woman To Know

    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/id1835829612⁠Spotify: ⁠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.

    56 min
  4. MAY 14

    A Sleep Expert Reveals How to Fix Your Sleep (For Good) | Mini Episode

    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 Please don’t forget to subscribe - it really helps us grow the podcast. Resources & links mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/drbrowningsleep/ 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 this with someone who wants to protect their brain, boost focus, or live smarter, it might help them feel more energized and confident. Follow us on social media or join the broadcast channel to send us your questions for our guests: Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/herdiscussionspod/⁠⁠ Broadcast channel: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/⁠⁠  🛑 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).

    24 min
  5. MAY 11

    Public School vs State School | The Class Divide Nobody Wants to Talk About

    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: drfaye@outreachtalentgroup.com 🛑 Disclaimers: Opinions are my own. This content is for educational / entertainment purposes and not medical or financial advice. Links to subscribe / follow: Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/her-discussions-by-dr-faye/id1835829612⁠Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5viLYizHD4Zy6J42iqtPRo⁠Can 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.

    1h 20m
  6. MAY 7

    Skincare Routine for Glass Skin + BEST Korean Products | Mini Episode

    Would a dermatologist 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 Justine, an acne dermatologist and skincare expert, featured in Vogue, The Sunday Times, and more. In the full episode, we discuss: 💖 5 products to fade acne marks 🌸 how to get rid of hormonal pimples 💤 3 ingredients to fix dark circles ⚠️ who should NOT use retinol ✨ cheap ways to boost your collagen 🥛 how to know if dairy is causing your acne 💧 the products that give you glass skin Listen to the full podcast here: Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SqqUXgAYgXOU6X2EcX4m6?si=PTRGQo9KR6uRlK6NMgyyRg YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nxsfizdl_8 Please don’t forget to subscribe - it really helps us grow the podcast. Resources & links mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/drjustinekluk/ 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 this with someone who wants to protect their brain, boost focus, or live smarter, it might help them feel more energized and confident. Follow us on social media or join the broadcast channel to send us your questions for our guests: Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/herdiscussionspod/⁠⁠ Broadcast channel: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/⁠⁠  🛑 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).

    11 min
  7. MAY 4

    The #1 CONFIDENCE Expert's Blueprint On Mastering Every Conversation

    In today’s episode, we’re joined by 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. We also get into why confidence isn’t about ‘faking it’, how your nervous system directly impacts the way you speak, and the small, practical shifts that make you sound calmer, clearer, and more in control when public speaking. What you’ll learn: ⭐ 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 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/ Links to subscribe / follow: Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/her-discussions-by-dr-faye/id1835829612⁠Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5viLYizHD4Zy6J42iqtPRo⁠Can 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.

    1h 4m
  8. APR 30

    Sex Expert: Every Girl Should Watch This By 25 | Mini Episode

    Another Thursday, another mini episode! Every Thursday, we’ll be 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 Kate Moyle who is one of the UK’s leading psychosexual and relationship therapists and authors. In the full episode, we discuss: 👀 the biggest lies we’re told about what sex ‘should’ look like ⭐ what to do if you find sex painful 💬 why you may never have had an orgasm 💗 tips for the girls who want love but keep pushing it away 🏁 a free way to make sure new partners don’t have STDs ❤️‍🩹 how to rekindle intimacy in long-term relationships Listen to the full podcast here: Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/3IjmxhBfzqMLHeHCzq4WFC?si=Bk9x_XXxRwW2Jp2nauuvxA YouTube: ⁠https://youtu.be/LSgdzYr9QIk Please don’t forget to subscribe - it really helps us grow the podcast. Resources & links mentioned: @katemoyletherapyKate’s book: ⁠https://geni.us/TheScienceOfSex⁠Kate’s podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podc 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 this with someone who wants to protect their brain, boost focus, or live smarter, it might help them feel more energized and confident. Follow us on social media or join the broadcast channel to send us your questions for our guests: Podcast Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/herdiscussionspod/⁠ Broadcast channel: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbY4liwxlLnewx4H/⁠  🛑 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).

    12 min
4.9
out of 5
37 Ratings

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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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