Her Discussions by Dr Faye

What aren’t women being told about pregnancy and birth?
From birth plans and epidurals to C-sections and postpartum mental health, there are so many decisions women may have to make, often without really knowing what their options are until they’re already in the middle of it.
Today I’m talking about exactly that with Dr Kenga Sivarajah, a consultant obstetrician specialising in high-risk pregnancy and perinatal mental health, who has led labour ward care at King’s College Hospital since 2018.
You’ll also learn:
💉 Why you don’t get a medal for giving birth without an epidural
🧠 7 postpartum mental health warning signs you shouldn’t ignore
🌸 Does perineal massage actually reduce your risk of tearing?
📝 3 questions to ask yourself before making a birth plan
🤰 Does pregnancy really have to ‘destroy’ your body?
Set your reminder for MONDAY, 7AM 🔔
Resources & links mentioned:
Dr Kenga’s website: https://mskengasivarajah.co.uk/
Episode mentioned at 58:53: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7ArQVZIC_A&t=2s
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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 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

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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 Through her work, Hazel aims to challenge outdated narratives around women’s health and empower women with the knowledge and tools to better understand and support their bodies.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.h
Complete 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.html
What 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/1035049597
Dr Hazel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhazelwallace/?hl=en
36:20 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.
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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 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

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📚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
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