Too Much Information, the women's health podcast

Do IVF injections hurt? What actually happens during egg collection? And how do you cope with the emotional rollercoaster in between?

On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy is joined by award-winning fertility nurse Fran Steyn and IVF patient and podcaster Annabel Gammack.

Together, they unpack what really happens during an IVF cycle – from delaying your period and starting stimulation injections, right through to egg collection and the days that follow.

This isn’t a protocol guide. It’s the honest, human insight you don’t always get in clinic consultations; the physical symptoms, emotional impacts, and TMI moments.

Expect lived experience, practical advice, and reassurance that whatever you’re feeling, it’s valid.

We’ll be answering the questions…
💭 Why do I have to delay my period before IVF?
💭 Are the injections really as scary as they seem?
💭 What is OHSS and when should I call my clinic?
💭 Why are the days following egg collection so tough?
💭 How much time should I take off work?

If you’re preparing for IVF, egg freezing, or egg donation, or supporting someone else who is, this conversation is for you.

Links and resources:
📱 Annabel's Instagram: @annabelgammack
📱 Fran's Instagram: @fransteynrn
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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.
Find us on Instagram at @too.much.info.podcast

In this special episode, I hand the mic to my younger sister, Elle. Get to know me better with a role reversal, a healthy dose of honesty and a lot of laughter.

Together, we chat about...
💬 Growing up in a family that doesn't talk about periods
💬 Older vs. younger sister dynamics
💬 Issy's decision to move to IVF
💬 Being a planner when things don't go to plan
💬 What's coming soon on the podcast

I share where I'm at emotionally as we start our IVF journey, the pressure of expectations (my own and everyone else’s), and the realities of juggling life, Instagram, and podcasting.

Elle brings the fresh perspective of a 28-year-old who's more interested in dogs than babies. More importantly, she helps me make sense of it all in a way that only a sister can.

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that likes to keep it real. No sugar-coating, just lived experiences and insights you can relate to.
Find us on Instagram at @too.much.info.podcast

Is there a “safe” amount of alcohol if I’m TTC? Can nutrition improve egg and sperm quality? Should I cut out coffee? What's the best diet if I'm trying to have a baby?

On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy sits down with Jen Walpole, a registered nutritionist specialising in fertility nutrition. Together, they discuss why balance matters more than perfection and bust some of the most common myths surrounding fertility, diet and alcohol.

Jen brings both professional expertise and lived experience, sharing her own fertility journey alongside guidance on how what we eat and drink really impacts egg and sperm quality.

Expect evidence-based advice, practical tips, and honest reassurance for anyone looking to optimise their fertility.

We'll be answering the questions...
💭 Does alcohol affect fertility?
💭 Should I cut out coffee and caffeine?
💭 What's the BEST diet to support egg and sperm quality?
💭 How much protein should I be eating?
💭 What foods should I avoid if I'm TTC?

Expect mythbusting and simple tips to help you and your partner eat well for fertility – and for the future.

And the all-important reminder that one glass of wine, one missed supplement, or one “imperfect" meal is not the reason you’re not getting pregnant.

About the expert:
Jen Walpole is a BANT Registered Nutritionist specialising in fertility and pregnancy nutrition, supporting individuals and couples looking to optimise their fertility for conception.
🔗 Jen Walpole Nutrition: jenwalpole.com
🔗 Follow Jen on Instagram: @jenwalpolenutrition
If you're looking for fertility support and considering working with a nutritionist, Jen offers a free initial 30 minute call 📞

🎙️ 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

When should sickness in pregnancy become a medical concern? What are the physical and mental impacts of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)? And what medications are safe – for me and my baby?

On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy sits down with three women to unpack the reality of pregnancy sickness and HG – a debilitating and widely misunderstood condition.

Featuring guest Ella Marcham, who shares her lived experience of HG during her twin pregnancy. And experts Sarah Cartwright, NHS midwife and co-founder of Mya, and Dr Lizemarie Wium, obstetric physician and leading expert in HG and pregnancy sickness management.

Together, they discuss what HG really feels like, why some people experience extreme pregnancy sickness, and how better recognition, diagnosis, and treatment could change lives. Expect the facts you need to know and raw, unfiltered honesty about pregnancy and maternal health.

Expect to learn:
💭 The difference between normal pregnancy nausea and hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)
💭 The red flags of “morning sickness”
💭 What causes pregnancy sickness
💭 When sickness in pregnancy becomes a medical emergency
💭 Safe and effective treatments for pregnancy sickness and HG
💭 The mental health impact of HG
💭 How better awareness of pregnancy sickness could save lives

If you are experiencing pregnancy sickness, this episode will give you practical advice and remind you that you are not alone.

HG and pregnancy sickness resources:
🔗 Pregnancy Sickness Support charity: pregnancysicknessupport.org.uk and @pregnancysicknesssupport
🔗 Maternal Mental Health Alliance: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org
🔗 Mya Motherhood, antenatal education and coaching: myamotherhood.co.uk

🎙️ 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

What's the best response to nosy questions at Christmas parties? How do you cope with pregnancy announcements and new babies? And what can you do when your period arrives on Christmas Day?

On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy sits down again with Helen Davenport-Peace to talk about navigating TTC during the holiday season.

Expect raw honesty, tried-and-tested strategies, and a whole lot of compassion for anyone navigating Christmas-time - and the social gatherings, saved up pregnancy announcements, and tricky questions that it can bring.

Expect to hear about:
💭 Why Christmas can be extra tough when you’re TTC💭 What to say when someone asks, "When are you having kids?!"💭 How to avoid awkward questions when not drinking💭 What to do if you need to escape a family gathering💭 Practical tips to survive getting your period and the two-week wait over Christmas💭 How to support a loved one struggling with fertility

Whether you are...
✨ Actively TTC✨ Navigating infertility or pregnancy loss✨ Supporting someone who is✨ Or simply feeling overwhelmed this festive season…
This conversation is here to help you feel seen, supported and less alone at a time of year that can often feel pressurising and incredibly complicated.

Helen Davenport-Peace is a fertility doula, yoga teacher, therapist-in-training and creator of one of Instagram’s most supportive TTC spaces.
Instagram: @helendavenpeace

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts you understand and experiences you relate to.
Find us on Instagram: @too.much.info.podcast