Emma Barnett

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<p><strong>TW:</strong> There are references to fertility treatment and miscarriage in this episode, so please take care whilst listening.</p><br><p>Journalist and broadcaster, Emma Barnett, is on the precipice of midlife, and so she joins Gabby this week to talk about how she feels about this next stage of life. Emma also sheds light on what it's like living with endometriosis - a condition which, as yet, has no cure - as well as what it’s like hosting <em>Woman’s Hour, </em>one of BBC Radio 4’s flagship shows<em>; </em>her journey through fertility treatment and why she felt compelled to share the realities of it; as well as the importance of surrounding yourself with people who have had similar experiences to you when you’re going through challenging or traumatic times. Dr Nighat Arif, a GP specialising in women’s health, also joins to talk about thyroid health and why women may see their thyroid function change as they age. Dr Arif’s book, <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-knowledge/dr-nighat-arif/9781783255238" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Knowledge</em></a>, is out now. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>