Her Discussions by Dr Faye

We're back with another mini episode for you!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 Ordinary Emm. Ordinary Emm is a leading critic of an industry worth over 1 trillion that aims to make women feel bad about themselves, influencing and rethinking their social media consumption.In the full episode, we discuss:💸 how an industry valued at $1 trillion is trying to fool you🧔‍♂️ why you should ask yourself if a man would buy it🥪 why you just need a “crap sandwich”⚡ why overachieving won’t fix your anxiety🏛️ beliefs you’re holding that are making old white men richListen to the full podcast here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0IfQ2JQ1OU Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xrspsKT0m1f0l7hQh0gT2?si=5FTd9AoPS1e_jQr_f39HzAPlease don’t forget to subscribe - it really helps us grow the podcast.Resources & links mentioned:@ordinaryemm_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: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).

Dr Ritika Birah, a UK clinical psychologist and burnout expert with 17+ years’ experience, shares practical mental health strategies. She covers letting go of perfectionism and people-pleasing. She explains quick nervous-system resets, simple anti-burnout routines, journaling tools and how to reset from work at home. The conversation highlights boundaries, self-reparenting and small rituals that restore energy.

Dr Nagla, a UK fertility clinician known for evidence-based care, sorts useful from useless fertility products. She flags at-home hormone and semen tests as sometimes helpful but often needing follow-up. She debunks fertility teas, seed kits and overpriced supplements. Practical tips include using free cycle apps and checking motives behind product claims.

A personal recount of a whirlwind engagement, from ring design to two proposals. Conversations about whether someone is truly the one and how values, strengths, and vulnerabilities align. Funny and tense moments like missed flights, awkward public proposals, and a private second proposal with a heartfelt letter. Planning dilemmas, venue choices, and balancing life, work, and wedding tasks.

Professor Sarah Berry, UK nutrition researcher and Chief Scientist at ZOE, explains metabolism and dietary impacts. She unpacks glucose spikes and the truth about seed oils. Short takes cover protein needs, B12 for vegans, artificial sweeteners, processed foods, red meat limits, and when low-carb helps. Quick, punchy health takeaways without the jargon.

Heather Elkington, a UK leadership and career expert, author and TEDx speaker, shares practical career navigation tips. She covers choosing work you love. She explains how to earn respect, spot manager red flags, and stop people-pleasing. She outlines CV must-haves, using LinkedIn for visibility, and treating public speaking as a muscle.

Dr Caitlin Hall, PhD-trained neuroscientist and nutrition expert on the gut microbiome–brain axis. She weighs in on which anti-inflammatory foods and products are worth buying. Short takes on why juice cleanses and detox teas fail. Practical picks like kefir, sauerkraut, kombucha, ginger, kiwifruit and prebiotic-rich foods.

Dr Tara, a leading sex and relationships expert and TED speaker, shares lively insights on libido, sexual communication, and ethical non-monogamy. Short, punchy segments explore spontaneous vs responsive desire. Practical ideas for rekindling connection, vetting partners, and what every woman should know about sexual agency by 25.

Dr Sarah Hill, psychologist and researcher focused on female hormones and the brain, shares her work on how menstrual cycles and contraception shape behaviour and mental health. She covers the pill’s trade-offs, progesterone’s role, cycle-aware nutrition, supplements like magnesium and iron, IUD differences, and why tracking your cycle can reveal personal patterns.

Professor Sarah Berry, a leading UK nutrition scientist at King’s College London and Chief Scientist at ZOE, explains how food structure, fibre, protein and fats influence glucose and appetite. She tackles myths about seed oils, digs into social media misinformation, and offers quick hacks for higher-fibre, balanced meals. Expect practical tips, nuanced takes on popular diets, and a fresh look at why food form matters.