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Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me This?

by Joyce Harper

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Season 4 Joyce Harper is Professor of Reproductive Science at the Institute for Women’s Health, University College London, author, public speaker, scientist and host of the podcast Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? Together with expert guests and people with lived experience, this podcast offers practical tools to help you build a life of good health and happiness. www.joyceharper.com Instagram, TikTok: @profjoyceharper Facebook: Global Women Connected. The podcast features the personal views and experiences of the host and contributors. These views are their own and do not necessarily represent those of their employer or any organisation they are associated with.