Episodes

  • S10 Ep 10 Everything you need to know about Egg freezing

    S10 Ep 10 Everything you need to know about Egg freezing
    Dec 4 2023
    In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Dr John Kennedy, an O&G doctor who qualified from University College Dublin in 2000.  

    He has been working exclusively in fertility medicine since 2013 and is the clinical lead at Thérapie Fertility Clinic, with his expert team who have helped intended parents in Ireland to build their families

    This episode covers:
    • Reasons someone might freeze their eggs
    • What is the best age to do it and is there an age cut off?
    • Benefits of freezing embryos over eggs?
    • Success rates with egg freezing
    • Cost of egg freezing
    • What practically happens (stimulation med’s and collection day)
    • Should you check you AMH if you’re considering egg freezing?

    Interested in more content like this? Check out www.thefoodmedic.co.uk
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    40 mins
  • S10 Ep 9 Endometriosis and Adenomyosis with Mr Martin Hirsch

    S10 Ep 9 Endometriosis and Adenomyosis with Mr Martin Hirsch
    Nov 27 2023
    In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Mr Martin Hirsch, a consultant gynaecologist and endometriosis specialist practicing both in the NHS and privately.

    He can be found on instagram as @endometriosis.surgeon.uk

    This episode covers:
    • What is endometriosis?
    • The symptoms of endometriosis
    • Who gets endometriosis?
    • What causes delays in diagnosis?
    • New, faster diagnostic tests
    • How nutrition and lifestyle can support symptom management
    • Andenomyosis and how it differs from endometriosis


    Endometriosis and diet webinar: https://the-food-medic.mykajabi.com/store
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    44 mins
  • S10 EP 8 Food for Fertility with Dietitian Ro

    S10 EP 8 Food for Fertility with Dietitian Ro
    Nov 20 2023
    In this episode Dr Hazel is joined by Ro Huntriss - one of the UK’s leading fertility dietitians and is the Founder of Fertility Dietitian UK.

    She is also the author of the book Deliciously Health Fertility (available on amazon)

    This episode covers:
    • The role does diet plays in male and female fertility
    • How can we eat for fertility?
    • Key nutrients associated with fertility
    • Nutrition considerations for IVF and egg freezing.
    • The role of supplements in fertility
    • Should you give up alcohol and caffeine on your fertility journey?
    • Exercise when trying to conceive - finding the balance
    • The impact of environmental toxins and EDC’s on fertility


    Interested in more content like this? Check out www.thefoodmedic.co.uk
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    35 mins
  • S10 Ask Dr Hazel: Managing periods on long runs

    S10 Ask Dr Hazel: Managing periods on long runs
    Nov 17 2023
    This weeks listener question is:

    “I’m training for a half-marathon, and I was just wondering how you practically manage your period on a long run?

    If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk.
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    3 mins
  • S10 EP 7 Tackling toxic diet culture with Laura and Steph from Kic

    S10 EP 7 Tackling toxic diet culture with Laura and Steph from Kic
    Nov 13 2023
    Today Dr Hazel is joined by Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith - founders of KIC - a leading health and wellness app born out of Australia

    Trigger warning: This episode does contain conversations around eating disorders and disordered eating behaviours.

    This episode covers:
    • Rebranding KIC from ‘Keep it Cleaner’
    • Laura and Steph’s own experiences with food and exercise
    • How they are helping others build a healthy and more sustainable relationship with food & exercise.
    • Running a business with your best friend
    • Their experiences as female entrepreneurs
    • How steph navigates being a mum and running a business
    Interested in more content like this? Check out www.thefoodmedic.co.uk
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    51 mins
  • S10 Ask Dr Hazel: When should your period return after stopping the pill?

    S10 Ask Dr Hazel: When should your period return after stopping the pill?
    Nov 10 2023
    This weeks listener question is:

    When should I expect my period to return after stopping the pill? And what should you do if it doesn’t?

    If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk.
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    1 min
  • S10 EP6 The truth about balancing your hormones.

    S10 EP6 The truth about balancing your hormones.
    Nov 6 2023
    Dr Hazel is joined by Dr Anjali Amin, a Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London.

    This epsiode covers:
    • What are hormones?
    • The truth about “hormone balancing” recipes
    • At home Hormone testing kits
    • Is adrenal fatigue a medical diagnosis?
    • Why women experience more thyroid issues than men
    • Should you worry about glucose spikes?
    • PCOS and insulin resistance
    Interested in more content like this? Check out @thefoodmedic on instagram
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    46 mins
  • S10 Ask Dr Hazel: Should you take a multivitamin as an insurance policy?

    S10 Ask Dr Hazel: Should you take a multivitamin as an insurance policy?
    Nov 3 2023
    This weeks listener question is:

    Do you recommend taking a multi-vitamin as a precautionary measure during the winter months to avoid getting sick?


    If you would like to submit a question to the podcast, please send your voice recorded question to info@thefoodmedic.co.uk.
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    2 mins