The Road to Know Her

Join Alex & Emi as they take you through what to expect from the brand new Health & Wellness pod, The Road to Know Her.

Welcome to The Road to Know Her's first episode!Women's Health is so often deprioritised in society, with a huge lack of education and knowledge about our own bodies throughout all stages of life. Join Alex & Emi as they chat with experts, unraveling the intricacies of the female body, empowering listeners to make informed choices about their health and wellness.Episode 1 is all about Gut Health. Dr Megan Rossi is considered one of the most influential gut health specialists internationally. She is a leading Research Fellow at King's College London, has written 3 fantastic books, is a dietitian, nutritionist AND founded The Gut Health Clinic in London. Her PhD in gut health received the Dean's Award top 5% for Outstanding Research Higher Degree. It's safe to say we're in safe hands with Megan!Dr Megan Rossi explains what Gut Health is and why it's so important. She gives us some brilliant tips to take away and implement, which can positively affect everything from our skin and immune system to our mental health.IG: @theguthealthdoctorhttps://www.theguthealthdoctor.com/www.theroadtoknowher.comProduction by Tiffany Lai

The NHS stipulates that a person between the age of 19-64 should do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity a week or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity a week. So why do almost 50% of women not exercise at all?Girls are dropping out of sport at TWICE the rate of boys, and they often never return. Alex is one of those people, so you are not alone if this is you! We speak to Dr Emma Ross about this issue, and why moving our bodies is so crucial for our physical and mental health. We need to reframe female fitness - it should be about taking up space, not getting smaller.Dr Emma Ross is a science communicator at heart, and has worked with Olympic and Paralympic teams to bring a fresh understanding of what it means to be a female athlete. Emma believes that an understanding of how our biology and anatomy works, and how that influences body, behaviour and emotion has the potential to help women everywhere, in all walks of life, to capitalise on their untapped potential, reduce anguish and anxiety, and experience their life in a new way. She now co-runs The Well HQ which supports women in exercise with science backed findings, from high performance athletes to schoolgirls getting their first period. She has also co-authored the incredible book The Female Body Bible.https://www.thewell-hq.com/@thewell_hq

We are two self-confessed skincare junkies. Retinol, AHA’s, Vit C’s… you name it, we have it. But the world of skincare can often be overwhelming, and we can very easily slip into thinking we need more all the time. So today we want to find out what we REALLY need.Who better to do that with than Dr Natalia Spierings, who has a reputation for having a non-nonsense approach?! Dr Natalia is a UK trained practicing consultant dermatologist with a masters in Aesthetic Medicine. She is a frequent part of the specialist clinic on Channel 5’s Skin A&E and has just written a book Skintelligent which helps people navigate the confusing world of skincare. We ask Dr Natalia what is fact, what is fiction, and what we need in our cupboards. Be warned - if you're a skincare junkie you might not be pleased (but your bank balance and face will be!)

Fertility is a difficult subject for many. For those who haven't yet tried to get pregnant, the idea of fertility hangs over us like a spectre. It's an elusive concept filled with myths and misconceptions.Furthermore, many of those trying to have a baby often find it isn't as easy to get pregnant as expected, for many reasons. It is at this point people turn to fertility treatments. However, if you are having fertility issues or are in a same-sex couple, the options are often overwhelming and laden with acronyms. IUI/IVF/OI... it's confusing to say the least! So we've got your back. Today we speak to Kate Maclaran who is a Consultant Gynaecologist and accredited subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust. She leads the fertility unit there and is a well of knowledge on fertility, gynaecology and the menopause. She breaks down the different fertility treatments for us & what to expect from each of them, as well as covering some commonly held beliefs about fertility such as age.

This episode is all about your foo-foo, AKA your 'bits', down-there, fanny, vajayjay, beaver, muff... the list goes on. We're so afraid to call it by it's anatomical name - our VULVA. So say it loud and say it proud! It's not naughty, it's not explicit, it's purely an anatomical word. This week we are joined by Dr Aziza Sesay, an NHS GP and GP Educator who has a strong passion for advocacy and empowerment, especially when it comes to women's health. She helps us break down the taboo of our vulvas, equipping us with knowledge on the proper names and what is 'normal' to experience down there. We speak about discharge, the effect of feminine hygiene products & tight clothing, pain during sex & periods, and how important it is to break down the stigma of talking about our vulvas and vaginas. Our bodies are made for pleasure not pain, and we need to be less embarrassed about checking ourselves in intimate areas so we can actually start cherishing our bodies and looking after them.Resources https://www.talkswithdrsesay.com/https://www.instagram.com/talkswithdrsesay/Book: "This is the Vulva" by Jo Corrallhttps://www.vaginamuseum.co.uk/

This episode is all about breasts! Half of the population has them, yet they're still this mystical, sexual, misunderstood part of the female anatomy. They’re too often one of two things: sexualised or used for feeding. We’re never actually taught how to care for them, check them & support them, let alone ENJOY them. So this week we speak to Dr Philippa Kaye, a GP, author, presenter and educator who wrote Breasts: An Owner’s Guide. https://www.drphilippakaye.com/@drphilippakayeBreasts: An Owner's Guide

Today we're diving into a crucial topic that affects the lives of countless women: contraception. We're here to unravel the facts, debunk myths, and empower you with the knowledge that puts you in control of your sexual health journey. To help us along our way, we are joined by Laura Domegan, Head of Nursing at Brook, the sexual health & wellbeing Charity.Founded by Helen Brook in 1964, Brook blazed a trail by empowering unmarried women to take charge of their sexual health at a time when it was deemed controversial. Despite fierce opposition, Helen Brook refused to let stigma stand in the way of what was needed, and continued to provide free contraception and confidential sexual health advice. Today, Brook is proud to continue in her pioneering footsteps by providing high quality, holistic sexual health and wellbeing services that include frontline services as well as education, training and advocacy. They believe excellent sexual health, mental health and wellbeing is a basic right, so they continue to fight for a society that welcomes everyone and trusts people to make decisions about their health, their bodies and their identities.https://www.brook.org.uk/IG: @brook_sexpositive