Her Discussions by Dr Faye – Details, episodes & analysis

Sophie Richards endured excruciating chronic pain for 5 years before finally getting an answer. After a medical misdiagnosis and the wrong surgery, she was forced to quit her job and felt completely dismissed.

But as soon as she found doctors who listened and understood her endometriosis and inflammatory symptoms, everything changed. She knew she had to share her experience, and now has an audience of over 700k people.

In this episode of Her Discussions, Sophie opens up about her endometriosis diagnosis, the inflammatory journey she’s faced, including the solutions and lifestyle changes that have helped her manage the pain and symptoms.

This chat is for the girl who’s ever felt dismissed by a doctor, struggled with chronic pain, or had her women’s health concerns ignored.

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Dr Sarah is leaving everything behind to travel to Antarctica. She will spend a year researching how the human body reacts to Mars-like conditions, contributing to making space exploration safer for women too.

She’ll also be one of the very few women to have lived and worked in Antarctica, breaking boundaries and inspiring the next generation of girls.

This chat is for the girl with big dreams and ready to use every tool at her disposal to make the impossible happen. As Dr Sarah says, the world is your oyster.

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If you’re struggling with people-pleasing, body image, or constantly putting others first, you’re not alone. In this first episode, Savannah Sachdev opens up about her journey through childhood challenges, anxiety, and societal pressures, and the 10-minute daily habit that helped her find purpose, set boundaries, and finally feel at home in her body.

We dive deep into:

• Savannah’s early years at boarding school and how it shaped her sense of self (0:47)
• Coping mechanisms she used to navigate stress and anxiety (3:08)
• Her lowest points and struggles with anxiety, and how she began to heal (7:15)
• Life as a stepmum and balancing new roles while maintaining self-care (13:29)
• The darker side of social media and its impact on confidence (19:44)
• Navigating food noise, beauty standards, and external validation (27:47 – 31:45)
• Recovery, exercise, and finding a daily practice that supports mental clarity (34:24 – 38:54)
• Tips for beginners starting a new habit or prioritising self-care (42:19 – 48:55)
• How body confidence and self-assurance can transform intimacy and relationships (48:55 – 51:38)
• The link between movement, nervous system regulation, and overall wellbeing (51:38 – 53:15)
• The one thing Savannah wishes every girl knew by 25 (53:15)

This episode isn’t about chasing perfection: it’s about healing your relationship with your body, redefining wellness on your own terms, and learning how to finally be enough, exactly as you are.

Dr Nighat has never had an easy path.

Born in Pakistan, she immigrated to the UK at 9 years old. Since then, she’s been pushing against barriers: in her community, in medicine, and in society at large.

However, she turned that resistance into purpose. As a GP, broadcaster, and author, she’s dedicated her career to breaking the silence and challenging the taboos around women’s health, from periods to menopause, making sure no woman feels ashamed of her body.

She embodies resilience, rebellion, and a refusal to apologise for being authentic. Her mission is clear: to empower women of every age to approach their health with confidence, knowledge, and freedom from stigma.

What if everything you believed about your body was wrong?

At 11, Nelly London started struggling with body image, eating disorders, and failed surgeries. But after years of shame, struggle, and healing, she is rewriting her story and helping hundreds of thousands of others do the same.

In this chat, Nelly shares:

⭐ How to forgive your body and release guilt once and for all

⭐ The mindset shift that transformed her life

⭐ Why peace with your choices is the ultimate freedom

If you’ve ever wondered whether the pill is compromising your fertility, worried you left egg freezing too late, or Googled “am I infertile?” because you’ve PCOS, you are not broken; you need answers.

So many of us only start asking questions about fertility as we approach 30, and the panic sets in. By then, we’re drowning in half-truths and shame that makes us feel like we should have known better.

Dr Nagla is a fertility expert who will help you understand what really determines your fertility, how PCOS or endometriosis play a role, when to think about freezing your eggs, and the simple habits that protect your reproductive health long-term.

The egg freezing calculator: https://springfertility.com/eggcalc/

HFEA find a clinic: https://www.hfea.gov.uk/choose-a-clinic/clinic-search/

Sharon Gaffka opens up about what it was really like growing up mixed-race in the UK, entering beauty pageants despite the criticism, getting spiked on a night out, and why she’s now fighting to stop it from happening to other women.

She also shares her experience with abortion and the backlash she faced after making that decision about her own body.

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Have you ever felt dismissed by a doctor and been labelled as ‘too dramatic’?

If speaking up for yourself feels difficult, today you'll learn:

• Practical tools to advocate for yourself
• How to ask for better answers without guilt (people-pleasing girls, I see you 👀)
• How to prepare for a doctor's appointment

About the guest:

• Dr Tosin Sotubo-Ajayi | MD
• Family Doctor (GP), Women’s Health Advocate, Health Educator, TV Presenter & Healthtech Advisor
• Find Dr Tosin on Instagram and TikTok at @drtosinofficial

Topics we cover:

• How to advocate for yourself and get better answers
• Green and red flags to look for in your doctor
• Tips to prepare for your next doctor's appointment
• What to do when you feel dismissed or ignored

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

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• Please leave a review or rating. It helps us grow the podcast and bring you more amazing guests.
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🛑 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).

Have you ever wondered how probiotics, antibiotics, and stress affect your gut?

If you’re looking for simple, science-backed, and easy ways to improve your gut health, this episode is for you!

About the guest:

Dr Megan Rossi, PhD, Rd, APD is an internationally renowned gut health scientist with an award-winning PhD in probiotics, dietitian, nutritionist and best-selling author with a mission to inspire and transform everyone’s gut health using the latest science. She is a Research Fellow at King’s College London and is the founder of The Gut Health Doctor, Bio&Me and SMART STRAINS®.

What you’ll learn:

• The 70p trick to make your takeaway gut-friendly
• A 9-minute dinner that’s kind to your gut
• Why juice cleanses might do more harm than good
• How fruit + olive oil can ease period pain
• What sweeteners really do to your gut

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 & 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).

This is what I wish more people knew about as a doctor obsessed with women's health and what I would never do.

With fertility rates declining, misinformation being spread by the president of the USA, and women's health conditions like endometriosis affecting 1 in 10 women, it has never been more vital for you to learn about your body from reliable sources.

Topics we cover:

• Keeping your period data safe
• Paying attention to your body and what it’s telling you
• Using heat and products safely
• Feeling good about your body and food
• Sleeping better and using your phone less at night
• Talking about death and living life fully
• Staying curious and always learning

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==

🛑 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).