Too Much Information, the women's health podcast

What does it feel like to have endometriosis? Is there a cure? Is surgery always needed? Does endometriosis make you infertile? In this episode of Too Much Information, guest Lucy talks through her life with endo: from years of misdiagnosis and excruciating pain, to surgery, recovery, and concerns about family planning and the future. Answering the questions she has along the way is Francesca Steyn, an award-winning, outspoken fertility nurse who's taking a stand for women suffering with endometriosis. We discuss what endometriosis really is, how it impacts your body and mental health, why it takes so long to be diagnosed, and what to do when you feel ignored by doctors. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who is:​living with endometriosis​worried they might have endometriosis ​preparing for laparoscopy surgery​struggling to get a diagnosis ​supporting a loved one with endo.🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that doesn’t sugarcoat the facts. Follow us on Instagram at @too.much.info.podcast.Endometriosis support and resources:​For trustworthy information: Endometriosis UK | @endometriosis.uk​For online and face-to-face support: Endo Warriors​To speak to a nurse: The Endometriosis Foundation's FREE nurse helpline​To check your period symptoms and generate a note to take to your GP: Wellbeing of Women's Period Symptoms CheckerAbout our guests:​Lucy Babbs is 31-year old speech and language therapist with a no-filter approach to women's health.​Fran Steyn is a mum of two and award-winning fertility and women's health nurse, with 20 years of experience.

When is the right time to end a fertility journey? What can you say to friends to help? How do you begin to navigate the question: now what?This episode explores the emotional rollercoaster of infertility, involuntary childlessness, and reaching the end of IVF. It's raw, honest, practical, sometimes heartbreaking, and always hopeful.🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that doesn't sugar coat the facts. Find us on Instagram at ⁠@too.much.info.podcast⁠.About our guests:Kelly Da Silva is the Head of Patient Support at The Fertility Alliance and founder of The IVF Gap and The Dovecote. Her ten-year journey through infertility has inspired her career and PhD research into the lived experience of ending fertility treatment. Angela Pericleous-Smith is Chair of the British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA) and a specialist fertility counsellor with over 20 years’ experience. She has has supported countless people through treatment and beyond.Charities and support organisations:thefertilityalliance.org.ukbica.netfertilitynetworkuk.orgSocial media channels:Instagram: @fertilitycounselloruk | @thedovecote.org_official_ | @theivfgap | @kellydasilvafertilitysupportFacebook: The Dovecote Childless Support Organisation | The Dovecote Community

What actually is PMDD? How is it different from PMS? What's the best diet for someone living with PMDD? This episode answers all these questions and more, with lived experience from Anja and straight-talking facts from award-winning fertility nurse, Francesca Steyn. Expect a raw, honest conversation about the emotional, physical, and everyday impacts of PMDD – plus practical tips and advice from an expert. 🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast where oversharing is encouraged. Find us on Instagram at @too.much.info.podcast.About our guests:Anja Simonsen is a yoga instructor, certified life coach, and business strategist. Francesca Steyn is a fertility nurse specialist and one of the UK’s leading voices in reproductive health.Links:Mind - PMDDRethink Mental Illness - PMDDThe PMDD ProjectResources: The Hidden Power of Hormones', Amy Thomson📖 'The Gynae Geek', Dr Anita Mitra

What does it feel like to push after an epidural? Is it normal for a birth to go off plan? Is it a good idea to film yourself giving birth?This episode answers all these questions and more, with lived experience from Victoria and expert insight from Sarah, a midwife who's seen it all before.Expect a no-filter conversation and answers to questions you've always wanted to know about labour, giving birth, and the first days and weeks with a newborn.🎙️ Too Much Information is the women's health podcast where oversharing is encouraged. Find us on Instagram at @too.much.info.podcast.About our guests:Victoria Thorne is pre- and post-natal coach and first-time mum to baby Miaya. Sarah Cartwright is a midwife with a decade of experience.Together, they've founded Mya Motherhood, an online platform that offers personalised antenatal support and tailored exercise and nutrition plans to help women feel ready for every stage of motherhood.Follow @mya_motherhood to find out more.Links:nhs.uknct.org.uktommys.orgResources:📖 'Matrescence', by Lucy Jones📖 'Motherkind', by Zoe Blaskey

Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that proves there’s no such thing as oversharing.Hosted by Issy Warburton, every episode brings together one woman with a story to tell and one expert with the answers. Expect no-filter, fact-filled conversations about and the stuff we should’ve been told years ago.No euphemisms. No topic off limits. No silly questions. 🎙️ New episodes landing on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.Subscribe today and follow us on @too.much.info.podcast on Instagram