Joyce Harper
@ProfJoyceHarper
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Author, Podcaster, Public Speaker, Professor. Empowering women to have good health and happiness #yourfertileyears.
University College London
Joined February 2012
Well that was another fantastic day. This time with the British Psychological Society in York. Brilliantly organised by Kyla Pennington. We heard the best talks. Professor Simon Gilbody FMedSci warned us that loneliness is as dangerous as smoking 15 cigs a day. Then we had a
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If you are free on Friday - come and join myself, Brian Cox, Lucy Van de Wiel and others at the Crick Institute (for free) to discuss the future of fertility - we will be answering questions on a whole range of topics.
crick.ac.uk
A new podcast produced for the Crick by BBC Studios Science Unit.
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If you fancy listening to some uplifting podcasts today - listen in to my podcasts on reclaiming joy. Deborah Ives - solo travel .Di Westaway - hiking .Julia Hollander - singing .Sophie Messager - drumming .Harrison Ward - cooking in nature .Lou Festherstone - self love .Debbie
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I look for ways to help me relax and be still. On my first ever podcast, my advice to my younger self was to be more still. In todays crazy world, I think it is really important to switch off regularly and reset. For me, soundbaths help me achieve this. I know some of you will
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This is a very short summary of the talk I’ve just given in Sweden at the Nfog2025. Navigating the future: the use of tech in fertility and infertility. I talked about period tracker and fertility apps. Fertility tests. And IVf add-ons. #ivf #ivfaddons #tech #femtech
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Loved being on women’s hour again talking about our study on menstruation.
A fantastic discussion from @ProfJoyceHarper today on @BBCWomansHour surrounding removing the stigma of menstruation. Catch up now (from 39.15): . 🔗 . #womenshealth #menstruation #MenstrualHealth.
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Join us myself and @profbrianxcox on Friday 5th September - doors at 2:45pm.What is the future of fertility?. In this episode, our panel will be discussing the new science of reproduction. From the promise of AI-boosted IVF to new treatments to extend our fertile years, you’ll be
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RT @UCL_IfWH: Period education in school is too focused on biological aspects and not enough on how menstruation affects mood and wellness,….
ucl.ac.uk
Period education in school is too focused on biological aspects and not enough on how menstruation affects mood and wellness, plus boys are not educated on enough on menstruation, finds a new study
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Today is my anniversary. 1 year with no cakes, chocolate, biscuits, sweets and ice-cream. Here is my blog about why I did it and where I am heading next. #sugaraddict #sugaraddication #sugar.
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I’ve battled sugar addiction my whole life. I don’t drink much alcohol, I’ve never had a cup of coffee, and I’ve only ever smoked a few cigarettes. But sugar
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My study using focus groups to ask women about their periods is out today. We covered a lot in the study but the press have picked up on the education issue. Two lessons in our whole school life is not enough. And we need to teach boys. I first asked my teacher friends about this.
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RT @Independent: Lessons for boys and girls about periods should be compulsory at school, study finds https://t.co/….
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This weeks podcast guest is the amazing and outrageous Lou Featherstone. I totally agree with what she says in this clip - surrond yourself with people who are smarter than you. That's what I do!. Listen to the full podcast on all podcast channels. Why didn't anyone tell me
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It was great to hear Lou Featherstone also talking about the importance of getting out in nature and hiking. I've explored this on other podcasts especially with Di Westaway and Harrison Ward the Fell Foodie. It is a brilliant way to reclaim joy and to improve our mental health.
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It is always good to meet another loud woman. Some of us are loud. Some are quiet. Some are inbetween. We should not need to apologise for who we are. Surrond yourself with the people who work for you. Listen to the full podcast on all podcast channels. Why didn't anyone tell me
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If you want to get motivated - listen to this weeks podcast with the amazing Lou Featherstone. She is a wise woman. And I love this quote - it's not the journey - its the destination. Listen to the full podcast on all podcast channels. Why didn't anyone tell me this? In the
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RT @UCL_IfWH: “Testosterone is certainly a hot topic at the moment…it certainly does in women help our sexual function, it also contributes….
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