Too Much Information, the women's health podcast

How can you fix bloating and low energy? Should you be taking a probiotic for your vaginal microbiome? Can poor gut health affect your hormones, or even make it harder to get pregnant?

On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy is joined by Dr Anna, a preventative and gut health specialist, for a deep dive into the gut-hormone-fertility connection.

This isn't an episode about how to 'hack' your gut health – it's the science behind how your gut affects everything from your cycle to emotions, plus what's genuinely worth testing (and what's a waste of money).

Expect myth-busting on probiotics, a plain-English explanation of how your gut recycles your hormones, and permission to stop spending money on 'gut-friendly' fads.

We'll be answering the questions:💭 What is the gut-hormone axis, and why does it matter for women?💭 How is your vaginal microbiome connected to your gut?💭 Is endo belly caused by your gut, your diet, or both?💭 Can a miscarriage or IVF affect your gut health?💭 Are tests like DUTCH or microbiome worth it?💭 How can you 'fix' your gut health – for good?💭 What are the signs of a healthy gut?

If you're worried about your hormones or you've ever wondered how your gut health affects how you feel day-to-day, this episode is for you.

About the expert: Dr Anna is a medically trained doctor with 10 years' experience as a preventative and gut health specialist. She's the founder of The Digest Club, an educational platform teaching wellness practitioners and the public about gut health and hormones.
🔗 Instagram: @dr.anna.uk
🔗 Digest Club – website & socials: ⁠https://digestlondon.club/bio⁠
🔗 Book a free intro call with Dr Anna: ⁠https://calendly.com/dr__anna/freecall⁠

Links and resources:
📱 Dr Anna on Instagram: @dr.anna.uk
🎙️ Mentioned: our earlier episode "How to Poo Better"
🔗 Issy's pick: Chuckling goat kefir

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women's health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness.
🔗 Instagram: @too.much.info.podcast

Does diet in the two week wait actually make a difference? Is beetroot juice backed by science, or just TikTok folklore? Pineapple core, Brazil nuts, French fries... can anything you eat actually help an embryo implant?

On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy is joined by returning guest, fertility and pregnancy nutritionist Jen Walpole, to separate food myths from the real evidence around implantation.

Together, we're diving deep into what the (small but real) evidence actually says about diet and implantation, and where the internet's favourite fertility hacks fall apart.

Expect science-backed tips combined with Jen's own personal experience of recurrent implantation failure. Plus, permission to stop blaming yourself if it doesn't work this time.

We'll be answering the questions:
💭 What happens during implantation?
🥗 What should you be eating if you have endometriosis or adenomyosis?
💊 Which supplements actually matter?
🤢 What can you eat when healthy eating feels impossible?
☕ Should you cut out caffeine and alcohol completely during an embryo transfer?

If you're trying to conceive naturally or through IVF and want to know what's worth trying (and what you can let go of), this episode is for you.

About the expert: Jen Walpole is a BANT registered nutritionist specialising in fertility and pregnancy nutrition, and the founder of Jen Walpole Nutrition. She uses nutrition and a holistic approach to help people conceive with confidence.
🔗 Instagram: @jenwalpolenutrition
🔗 Jen's website: ⁠jenwalpole.com⁠
🔗 Blog: Foods to support implantation
🔗 Book a free 30-minute call

Related episodes:
🎙️ Jen's first TMI episode – Fertility, Diet & Alcohol
🎙️ TMI episode – Eating well for busy people

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women's health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness.
🔗 Instagram @too.much.info.podcast

Are you using the word "vagina" wrong? What does a normal vulva actually look like? Is it okay if sex sometimes hurts? And why does your body change so much in your 30s and 40s?

On this episode of Too Much Information, I'm joined by Dr Amber Savary-Trathen (@doc.ambs), a doctor specialising in sexual health, for a myth-busting guide to your own body.

We take the "embarassing" questions that keep you up at night and separate what's normal from red flag symptoms you need to get checked.

Expect a healthy dose of TMI and permission to stop worrying about the things that are actually completely normal.

We'll be answering the questions…
💭 Is my discharge normal?
💭 Should I be using a special wash down there?
💭 Why do I keep getting yeast infections?
💭 Is it okay for one boob to be bigger than the other?
💭 Why has my sex drive changed?
💭 Should I be worried about bloating?

If you've ever Googled "is this normal" and not loved the answers you found, this episode is for you.

About the expert:
Dr Amber Savary-Trathen is a doctor with a special interest in genitourinary medicine (GUM) – the medical term for sexual health. As well as working in a clinic and hospital, Amber creates honest, educational content about women's and sexual health online, and co-hosts the Taboo Topic Pod with Dr Becca.
🔗 Instagram: @doc.ambs
🎙️ Taboo Topics podcast

Links and resources:
🔗 Find your local sexual health/GUM clinic: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/sexual-health-services/find-a-sexual-health-clinic
🔗 The Great Wall of Vulva exhibition, referenced in this episode: www.thegreatwallofvulva.com
🎙️ Cervical screening podcast, mentioned in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sDgByK69AGSn1CvSBCqoM?si=xbQPbFDISOWC2PdosQjy3Q

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women's health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness.
🔗 Instagram: @too.much.info.podcast

What simple hacks can help you eat healthily when you're short on time? Do you really need more protein? And why is fibre so important?

On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy is joined by health coach, nutritionist-in-training and Nuuda co-founder Emily Warburton-Adams.

Expect evidence-informed advice, practical tips and realistic swaps that make healthy eating feel doable, even on your busiest days.

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We'll be answering the questions…
💭 What does a balanced plate actually look like?
💭 What should I eat to support hormone health?
💭 How can I eat well when I don't have time to cook?
💭 What should I look for on food labels?
💭 What can I eat when I'm craving something sweet?

Whether you're trying to improve your nutrition, support your hormones, or simply find realistic healthy meal ideas that suit your lifestyle and budget, this episode is packed with practical advice you can start using today.

Link to the dirty dozen: Each year, Pesticide Action Network publishes a list of the fruit and vegetables most likely to be contaminated with multiple pesticides. 
🍓 Website: www.pan-uk.org/dirty-dozen (may require a form fill)

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🥗 Website: www.nuudafood.com
🥗 Instagram: @thenuudaway
📱 Emily's Instagram: @english_ems
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🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness.
🔗 Instagram: ⁠@too.much.info.podcast

What does it feel like to have an embryo transfer? Is natural better than medicated? And what should I be doing and not doing to increase the chances of implantation?

Issy sits down again with award-winning fertility nurse Fran Steyn and IVF patient and podcaster Annabel Gammack, who featured on past episode, What to expect from IVF.

Together, they unpack everything that happens between egg collection and embryo transfer – from choosing the right transfer for you right up to what actually happens on transfer day.

This isn’t a medical protocol guide. It’s the honest, human insight you don’t always get from your clinic: the physical side effects, emotional rollercoaster, practical realities, and TMI moments nobody warns you about.

Expect expert advice, lived experience, and reassurance that whether you're preparing for your first embryo transfer or your fifth, you're not alone.

We’ll be answering the questions…
💭 What’s the difference between a fresh and frozen embryo transfer (FET)?
💭 Should I choose a medicated or natural embryo transfer cycle?
💭 What medications will I take before my IVF transfer?
💭 How can I prepare, physically and emotionally, for transfer day?
💭 What actually happens during an embryo transfer – and does it hurt?
💭 Do things like embryo glue, beetroot juice or bed rest actually improve implantation?
💭 Should I rest after embryo transfer, or carry on as normal?

If you're preparing for an embryo transfer or supporting someone through fertility treatment, this conversation is for you.

Links and resources:
🎙️ Past episode, What to expect from IVF

Links and resources:
📱 Annabel's Instagram: ⁠@annabelgammack ⁠
📱 Fran's Instagram: ⁠@fransteynrn ⁠
🎤 ⁠Two Girls One Spiral podcast

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness.
Find us on Instagram at ⁠@too.much.info.podcast