This week on The Food Medic podcast we are joined by Alice Pelton and Dr Fran, from The Lowdown - the UK's leading contraception review and subscriptions platform.This episode covers:
The story behind The Lowdown
What are your options? Different forms of contraception
Pill-bashing and fear mongering online
Does hormonal contraception affect fertility?
Ho ... Show More
Jun 2025
The Latest Insights On Menstrual Cycle Research For Active Women | With Kelly McNulty
If the menstrual cycle affects everything from strength to sleep, why are we ignoring it in sport? In this episode of The Food Medic Podcast, Dr Hazel Wallace, a women’s health nutritionist, sits down with researcher Kelly McNulty to discuss the challenges of researching female p ... Show More
50m 28s
Jun 2025
Hormones, Gut Health, and You: What Every Woman Should Understand | With Dr Megan Rossi
What if ignoring your gut health is fueling a hormonal war inside your body? In this episode of The Food Medic Podcast, Dr Hazel Wallace, a women’s health nutritionist, sits down with Dr. Megan Rossi, a gut health expert, about the complex links between gut health and women’s hea ... Show More
36m 14s
Jun 2025
Ask Dr. Hazel Wallace: Can Your Menstrual Cycle Sync with Your Friends? Exploring Menstrual Synchrony
In this solo episode of The Food Medic Podcast, Dr. Hazel Wallace, a renowned women's health nutritionist and former NHS doctor, speaks directly to the camera, delving into menstrual synchrony, the effects of fasted exercise on menstrual cycles, and managing PCOS. Alongside shari ... Show More
19m 26s
Mar 2021
'Old Drugs’ - Contraception
Comedian Jacob Hawley explores the world of love, sex and intimacy - and the people that make money from it. This week, Jacob looks at contraception in the UK - he hears from sexual health doctors, researchers and scientists as well as the founder of The Low Down (‘Trip Advisor f ... Show More
31m 11s
Feb 2025
The truth about hormonal birth control
In this episode, Clare sits down with Annabelle to tackle a hot topic: hormonal birth control. Whether it’s the pill, IUD, or implant, hormonal birth control is often recommended for managing PCOS symptoms. But is it right for you?We’re diving into the pros, cons, and everything ... Show More
57m 4s
Jan 2025
Gym Girl Bible: How Contraceptives (The Pill, IUD, The Bar) Are Affecting You!
Sis, it’s time to talk about a topic that impacts so many of us—contraception! In this episode, we’re breaking down the different types of contraceptives, how they work, and the effects they can have on your body, mental health, and fitness journey. Whether it’s hormonal methods ... Show More
28m 24s
Apr 2025
Ovulation Pain, Period Cramp Simulators, & the 411 on At-Home Fertility Testing
In this episode of From First Period to Last Period, Ashton shares her unfiltered IUD horror story — what went wrong, what she wishes she had known, and how to advocate for a different outcome. Dr. Jenna Kahn breaks down the medical side of it all, offering insights into what to ... Show More
32m 45s
Feb 2023
EKU2022.2: Prescribing the oral contraceptive pill
Despite the apparent simplicity in the two options available, the combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) and the progestogen-only pill (POP), choosing the right oral contraceptive pill can be challenging. In this podcast, Dr Thomas Round, a GP and EKU Clinical Lead, talks to Dr ... Show More
21m 2s
<p>In this episode of the Holistic Women's Health podcast, you'll learn how the birth control pill impacts your gut, what supplements to take to repair the gut, what foods to avoid and how to support your body. </p>
<p><br></p>
<p><strong>Get in Touch:</strong></p>
<p>- Work ... Show More
