Too Much Information, the women's health podcast

Is there a “safe” amount of alcohol if I’m TTC? Can nutrition improve egg and sperm quality? Should I cut out coffee? What's the best diet if I'm trying to have a baby?

On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy sits down with Jen Walpole, a registered nutritionist specialising in fertility nutrition. Together, they discuss why balance matters more than perfection and bust some of the most common myths surrounding fertility, diet and alcohol.

Jen brings both professional expertise and lived experience, sharing her own fertility journey alongside guidance on how what we eat and drink really impacts egg and sperm quality.

Expect evidence-based advice, practical tips, and honest reassurance for anyone looking to optimise their fertility.

We'll be answering the questions...
💭 Does alcohol affect fertility?
💭 Should I cut out coffee and caffeine?
💭 What's the BEST diet to support egg and sperm quality?
💭 How much protein should I be eating?
💭 What foods should I avoid if I'm TTC?

Expect mythbusting and simple tips to help you and your partner eat well for fertility – and for the future.

And the all-important reminder that one glass of wine, one missed supplement, or one “imperfect" meal is not the reason you’re not getting pregnant.

About the expert:
Jen Walpole is a BANT Registered Nutritionist specialising in fertility and pregnancy nutrition, supporting individuals and couples looking to optimise their fertility for conception.
🔗 Jen Walpole Nutrition: jenwalpole.com
🔗 Follow Jen on Instagram: @jenwalpolenutrition
If you're looking for fertility support and considering working with a nutritionist, Jen offers a free initial 30 minute call 📞

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness.
Find us on Instagram at @too.much.info.podcast

When should sickness in pregnancy become a medical concern? What are the physical and mental impacts of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)? And what medications are safe – for me and my baby?

On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy sits down with three women to unpack the reality of pregnancy sickness and HG – a debilitating and widely misunderstood condition.

Featuring guest Ella Marcham, who shares her lived experience of HG during her twin pregnancy. And experts Sarah Cartwright, NHS midwife and co-founder of Mya, and Dr Lizemarie Wium, obstetric physician and leading expert in HG and pregnancy sickness management.

Together, they discuss what HG really feels like, why some people experience extreme pregnancy sickness, and how better recognition, diagnosis, and treatment could change lives. Expect the facts you need to know and raw, unfiltered honesty about pregnancy and maternal health.

Expect to learn:
💭 The difference between normal pregnancy nausea and hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)
💭 The red flags of “morning sickness”
💭 What causes pregnancy sickness
💭 When sickness in pregnancy becomes a medical emergency
💭 Safe and effective treatments for pregnancy sickness and HG
💭 The mental health impact of HG
💭 How better awareness of pregnancy sickness could save lives

If you are experiencing pregnancy sickness, this episode will give you practical advice and remind you that you are not alone.

HG and pregnancy sickness resources:
🔗 Pregnancy Sickness Support charity: pregnancysicknessupport.org.uk and @pregnancysicknesssupport
🔗 Maternal Mental Health Alliance: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org
🔗 Mya Motherhood, antenatal education and coaching: myamotherhood.co.uk

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness.
Find us on Instagram at @too.much.info.podcast

What's the best response to nosy questions at Christmas parties? How do you cope with pregnancy announcements and new babies? And what can you do when your period arrives on Christmas Day?

On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy sits down again with Helen Davenport-Peace to talk about navigating TTC during the holiday season.

Expect raw honesty, tried-and-tested strategies, and a whole lot of compassion for anyone navigating Christmas-time - and the social gatherings, saved up pregnancy announcements, and tricky questions that it can bring.

Expect to hear about:
💭 Why Christmas can be extra tough when you’re TTC💭 What to say when someone asks, "When are you having kids?!"💭 How to avoid awkward questions when not drinking💭 What to do if you need to escape a family gathering💭 Practical tips to survive getting your period and the two-week wait over Christmas💭 How to support a loved one struggling with fertility

Whether you are...
✨ Actively TTC✨ Navigating infertility or pregnancy loss✨ Supporting someone who is✨ Or simply feeling overwhelmed this festive season…
This conversation is here to help you feel seen, supported and less alone at a time of year that can often feel pressurising and incredibly complicated.

Helen Davenport-Peace is a fertility doula, yoga teacher, therapist-in-training and creator of one of Instagram’s most supportive TTC spaces.
Instagram: @helendavenpeace

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts you understand and experiences you relate to.
Find us on Instagram: @too.much.info.podcast

Why can't I poo on holiday? What does it feel like to have a colonic? How can I cure chronic constipation? And what does a healthy poo actually look like?

On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy sits down with three women on a mission to break the poo taboo.

Featuring guests Laura Jennings, Registered Associate Nutritionist and The Nutri Method founder, and Holly Brooke and Joely Sanderson, founders of We Are Regular - home of revolutionary poo supplement, Bowel + Bloat relief.

Together, they discuss constipation, bloating, and the million dollar question: how to poo better? Expect expert facts, lived experience, and plenty of sh*t chat.

Expect to learn:
💭 Why constipation is so common, and what you can do about it
💭 How your menstrual cycle affects your bowels
💭 What your poo can tell you about your health
💭 Fibre-maxxing and fart walks - fact or fad?
💭 How breaking poo taboos could literally save lives

Whether your chronically constipated, dealing with bloating, or simply curious about your gut health, this conversation will help you feel empowered to know your poo and spread the word.

Discover We Are Regular:
Website: www.weareregular.com
Instagram: @weare.regular
TikTok: @weare.regular

What We Are Regular customers say:
"Just incredible, I’ve never experienced anything like this. After 30 years of chronic constipation, trying countless remedies which just don’t work, I am now celebrating glorious pooing! My whole body feels different. If only pooing was an Olympic sport, I’d now get a gold medal!" - Jenny

More from Laura Jennings and The Nutri Method:
Website: ⁠www.thenutrimethod.com
Instagram: ⁠@laurajennings__
Substack newsletter: @thenutrimethod

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness.

What are the benefits of breastfeeding - to mum and baby? What if you don’t want to breastfeed, or can’t? And honestly, is breastfeeding painful?

On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy sits down with Arielle Ball, international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) and infant feeding expert, and Victoria, a first-time mum with a raw, relatable breastfeeding journey.

Together, they talk through the highs, lows, and realities of breastfeeding: the love, the bond, the pain, the guilt, and the pressure women feel to make the “right” choice.

This episode covers:
💭 Breastfeeding vs. formula - what the science really says
💭 What “liquid gold” actually is (and why people use breast milk for baby acne 👀)
💭 Low supply, oversupply, pain, and latching problems
💭 How partners can help (yes, even with their “very useless nipples”)
💭 Why “breast is best” is outdated - and what should replace it

Whether you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, combination feeding, or just curious to know more, this conversation will help you feel informed and empowered with facts you can trust.

🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight - no judgement, just facts explained with a healthy dose of realness.

Breastfeeding resources:
➡️ Lactation Consultants of Great Britain
➡️ La Leche League GB
➡️ NCT antenatal classes
➡️ Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM)
➡️ Breastfeed Scotland
➡️ To find a local breast milk bank: UKAMB

About the expert:
Arielle Ball is an experienced Infant Feeding Specialist, Certified Lactation Counsellor, and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
She provides in-person and remote care, empowering parents to reach their unique feeding goals.
📱 Find Arielle on Instagram at @breastfeedscotland