Her Discussions by Dr Faye

Her Discussions by Dr Faye

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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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 Abigail Foster, former chartered accountant and founder of Elent, who's on a mission to make financial education accessible for everyone. In the full episode, we discuss: 💷 the 3-6 month emergency fund rule 📈 how to start investing as a beginner 🛍️ 3 steps to break a shopping addiction 🏦 when you actually need a financial advisor 📱 why budgeting apps can hide your spending habits 👵 why women can end up with much smaller pensions than men Listen to the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ICbqJFUqZJ2aXOTLKuH6N?si=J4jJqpudR_irJVbNxJFWiA YouTube: https://youtu.be/L4IgN8bo1GI 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:…

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Financial Tools for Women: Budgeting Apps, Investing & Buy Now Pay Later | 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 Abigail Foster, former chartered accountant and founder of Elent, who's on a mission to make financial education accessible for everyone. In the full episode, we discuss: 💷 the 3-6 month emergency fund rule 📈 how to start investing as a beginner 🛍️ 3 steps to break a shopping addiction 🏦 when you actually need a financial advisor 📱 why budgeting apps can hide your spending habits 👵 why women can end up with much smaller pensions than men Listen to the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ICbqJFUqZJ2aXOTLKuH6N?si=J4jJqpudR_irJVbNxJFWiA YouTube: https://youtu.be/L4IgN8bo1GI 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:…

22 Οκτ 2026
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Your Biological Clock Explained | Fertility After 30, Egg Freezing & Pregnancy Planning

How are we supposed to make informed decisions about our fertility when there's so much conflicting information? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Pavan Minhas, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, to unpack some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding fertility, from the biological clock and fertility testing, to male infertility and the advice we're seeing all over social media. Together, we explore what the science actually tells us and how we can make more informed decisions about our reproductive health, without unnecessary fear. We also talk about: 🧬 Why men contribute to up to 50% of infertility cases 💊 Does being on the pill for 10 years affect your fertility? ⏰ What actually happens to your fertility after 35 🥚 Why AMH testing can’t tell you how likely you are to get pregnant 📱 Which viral fertility hacks actually have scientific evidence? Resources & links mentioned: -Dr Pavan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorpavan/?hl=en -Faye’s fertility clinic video:…

19 Οκτ 2026
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Magnesium, ADHD Meds & Cycle Tracking: Worth It or Not? | 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 Helen Wall, a GP and BBC Breakfast health expert who has spent 25 years refusing to let women’s health be dismissed. In the full episode, we discuss: ‼ 4 ways ADHD can show up in women 🧠 Why high-achieving women are still missed for ADHD 🔗 The link between ADHD and PMDD 👀 Why women can have ADHD without looking ‘hyperactive’ ⏳ 3 things to do while waiting for an ADHD diagnosis Listen to the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/72tTwe4I5AEYJc5ngs5kPN?si=gwgNcCR_TZ-vi67tPDYfwg YouTube: https://youtu.be/SVe4n5IU8cA 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:…

15 Οκτ 2026
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What Happens When You Finally Understand Your Neurodivergent Brain

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:…

12 Οκτ 2026
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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:…

08 Οκτ 2026