Taboo Topics
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<p>Welcome to Taboo Topics, the health and wellness podcast where nothing is off-limits. Hosted by best friends and doctors, Dr. Becca Salmon and Dr. Amber Savary-Trathen, we’re here to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and your group chat 🧬✨</p><br><p>We’re on a mission to normalise the "uncomfortable" conversations. From the reality of living with Herpes and the stigma of STIs, to the truth about Burnout, Mental Health and Intimacy, we’re breaking down the taboos that society usually whispers about!</p><br><p>No more 3am Google spirals or medical shame - just honest advice, clinical facts and a healthy dose of health gossip from two doctors who have seen it all 🏥💙</p><br><p>✨ SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday.</p><p>📸 FOLLOW US on Instagram: @tabootopicpod</p><br><p>Note: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice.</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>
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March 24, 2026
Why 1/3 of Women Skip This Life-Saving Test | Cervical Screening & HPV | Season Finale!
<p>This episode is kindly sponsored by @larocheposay Anthelios – recommended by dermatologists and our personal go-to sun protection brand! Apply generously and reapply at least every 2 hours, always after towelling, swimming, or excessive perspiring.</p><br><p>It’s the Season 1 Finale of Taboo Topics ✨ and the girls are going out with their most important mission yet: breaking the stigma around Cervical Screening. Dr. Becca is in "mourning" (wearing all black) for the end of the season, but there’s plenty to celebrate. Amber is deep in DIY wedding planning for her 2027 Greek nuptials (Canva invites and all), and Becca finally has a "functioning" cycle post-coil removal! </p><p>But before the season ends, we discuss why 99% of cervical cancers are caused by HPV, why it’s not a "dirty" STI, and the adjustments you can ask for to make your screening comfortable and empowered.</p><br><p>This episode is kindly sponsored by @larocheposay Anthelios – recommended by dermatologists and our personal go-to sun protection brand! Apply generously and reapply at least every 2 hours, always after towelling, swimming, or excessive perspiring.</p><br><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><p>✅ The "Functioning Human": Becca’s period returns! We talk ovulation, cycle tracking, and being "one step closer to health." 🩸✨</p><p>✅ The 30% Gap: Why a third of women are skipping screenings and the specific fears (trauma, pain, stigma) keeping them away. 🩺🩹</p><p>✅ HPV Myths: 100% of your podcast hosts have had HPV. We explain why it’s common, not shameful, and why 90% of cases clear themselves. 🧬</p><p>✅ The Speculum Guide: Warm water, lubrication, smaller sizes, and why you can even put the speculum in yourself. 🛠️🩺</p><p>✅ HPV Vaccine: Who is eligible for free? (Hint: it’s not just 12-year-olds). 💉</p><p>✅ Inclusive Screening: Why trans men, non-binary people, and those living with HIV need specialized screening schedules. 🏳️⚧️🩺</p><p>✅ Future Tech: Can we really use menstrual blood instead of a smear? We look at the latest BMJ research. 🔬🩸</p><br><p>Thank you for an incredible first season! We’ve covered everything from Herpes to Creatine, and we can’t wait to be back for Season 2. 💙🎙️</p><br><p>RESOURCES FOR SUPPORT:</p><p>🔹 Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust</p><p>🔹 NHS Cervical Screening Information</p><p>🔹 Brook (Sexual Health Support)</p><br><p>FOLLOW THE JOURNEY:</p><p>📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tabootopicpod</p><p>✨ Rate, review, and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!</p><br><p>Dr B & Dr A x</p><br><p>#tabootopics #cervicalscreening #hpv #smeartest #womenshealth #nhsdoctors #healthgossip #sexualhealth #doctorlife #seasonfinale #hpvvaccine #datingstories</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>
March 17, 2026
Is Creatine Just For Gym Bros? Why Women Need This Supplement | Ep 7
<p>Welcome back to Taboo Topics! ✨ Dr. Becca and Dr. Amber are stripping away the stereotypes surrounding one of the world's most researched supplements: Creatine. We move past the "bulking" myths to discuss how this naturally occurring molecule affects ATP, mitochondrial energy, and why it might be the secret weapon for menopausal health and cognitive function!</p><br><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><p>✅ The Science of Power: ATP, Mitochondria, and how Creatine "donates" energy to your cells. ⚡🧬</p><p>✅ Women & Creatine: Why the lack of research on women is "classic," and why we might actually benefit more than men. 🚺✨</p><p>✅ The Gummy Con: Why Amber’s "sweet treat" was actually an under-dose, and the hidden costs of Creatine gummies. 🍬💸</p><p>✅ Brain Health: Can Creatine help with depression, sleep deprivation, and neurodegenerative disorders? (The early research is exciting!). 🧠💤</p><p>✅ Side Effects & Kidney Tests: Debunking the "Water Weight" myth and why you MUST tell your GP you're taking Creatine before a blood test. 🧪📉</p><br><p>Whether you’re a marathon runner or just looking for a bit more "brain power" in the morning, this episode is your evidence-based guide to supplementation 🎙️💙</p><br><p>FOLLOW THE JOURNEY:</p><p>📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tabootopicpod</p><p>✨ Rate, review, and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!</p><br><p>Dr B & Dr A x</p><br><p>*This podcast and social media content is for general information and discussion only. We’re both doctors, but we’re not your doctors, and this podcast does not replace personal medical advice. If you have concerns about your health, or anything else we talk about, please speak to a qualified healthcare professional.</p><br><p>For full references, follow the link in our bio.</p><br><p>#tabootopics #creatine #womenshealth #supplementscience #nhsdoctors #healthgossip #brainhealth #menopause #fitnessmyths #bodypositivity #creatinegummies</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>
March 10, 2026
Fertility 101: Egg Freezing, The "35" Myth & Improving Sperm Quality | Ep 6
<p>Welcome back to Taboo Topics! This week, Dr. Becca and Dr. Amber are getting incredibly personal about a topic that keeps them (and most of their friends) up at night: Fertility.</p><br><p>Between Becca being "single as f***" and Amber locking in a 2027 wedding deposit, the girls are at completely different life stages, but both are feeling the weight of the "biological clock." We’re breaking down the science of why fertility declines, the reality of egg freezing and why fertility is a "partner diagnosis" that involves much more than just the female body.</p><br><p>From the 74-day sperm lifecycle to the "ovulation gap" we’re arming you with the clinical facts to replace the panic.</p><br><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><p>✅ The 2027 Wedding: Amber’s deposit is paid! We talk wedding costs, Airbnb disasters, and "religious" brothers. 👰💎</p><p>✅ The Coil Removal: Why Becca got her contraceptive out just to see "what was going on down there." 🩸</p><p>✅ The Biological Clock: The terrifying graph Amber saw in medical school and the "35" myth. 📈</p><p>✅ Egg Freezing 101: Is it a privilege? When should you do it? And the legal "conundrum" of frozen embryos. 🥚🧊</p><p>✅ The Sperm Factor: Laptops on laps, hot tubs, and why men need to wait 3-6 months for "good quality" sperm. 🚹💻</p><p>✅ Home Testing Kits: Are AMH blood tests actually worth the money or do they just cause panic? 🧪📉</p><p>✅ The 24-Hour Window: Why the egg only lives for one day but sperm can wait around for five. ⏳🕵️♂️</p><p>✅ Red Flag, Green Flag: Legs up after sex, social media detoxing, and freezing eggs at 38. 🚩🟩</p><br><p>Whether you're planning a family now or just want to understand your body better for the future, this episode is about empowerment through education. 💙🎙️</p><br><p>RESOURCES FOR SUPPORT:</p><p>🔹 Fertility Network UK</p><p>🔹 British Fertility Society</p><p>🔹 Tommy’s (Pregnancy & Fertility Information)</p><br><p>FOLLOW THE JOURNEY:</p><p>📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tabootopicpod</p><p>✨ Rate, review, and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!</p><br><p>Dr B & Dr A x</p><br><p>*This podcast and social media content is for general information and discussion only. We’re both doctors, but we’re not your doctors, and this podcast does not replace personal medical advice. If you have concerns about your health, or anything else we talk about, please speak to a qualified healthcare professional.</p><br><p>For full references, follow the link in our bio.</p><br><p>#tabootopics #fertility #eggfreezing #ovulation #nhsdoctors #healthgossip #spermhealth #womenshealth #biologicalclock #datingstories #reproductivehealth</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>
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- What is Taboo Topics?
<p>Welcome to Taboo Topics, the health and wellness podcast where nothing is off-limits. Hosted by best friends and doctors, Dr. Becca Salmon and Dr. Amber Savary-Trathen, we’re here to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and your group chat 🧬✨</p><br><p>We’re on a mission to normalise the "uncomfortable" conversations. From the reality of living with Herpes and the stigma of STIs, to the truth about Burnout, Mental Health and Intimacy, we’re breaking down the taboos that society usually whispers about!</p><br><p>No more 3am Google spirals or medical shame - just honest advice, clinical facts and a healthy dose of health gossip from two doctors who have seen it all 🏥💙</p><br><p>✨ SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Tuesday.</p><p>📸 FOLLOW US on Instagram: @tabootopicpod</p><br><p>Note: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice.</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> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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