Author, Educator,
Academic, Scientist, Podcaster, Public Speaker…
Joyce Harper is an award winning Professor of Reproductive Science at the Institute for Women’s Health, University College London. She is head of the Reproductive Science and Society Group, co-leads InTune (the UK menopause education and support programme),and leads the International Women’s Day events at the Institute. She is founder of Reproductive Health at Work, co-founder of the International Reproductive Health Education Collaboration, the UK Fertility Education Initiative and SwimHer (a collective working on cold water swimming and women’s health).
She has worked in the fields of fertility, genetics, reproductive health and women’s health for almost 40 years. She is passionate about education and discussion of all aspects of women’s health but especially at three key stages: the menstrual cycle, the fertile years and menopause.
Her latest book – Your Fertile Years – was published in 2021 by Sheldon Press. She is working on her next book to empower women over 50 to lead their best lives.
Her podcast – Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This? is in the top 10% listened to globally.
Joyce has run a monthly, free women’s group, The Purple Tent, in her hometown, Saffron Walden, since 2016.
Joyce talks at conferences, festivals, retreats and to companies about reproductive health. She regularly appears in the press, on radio and TV. She is the mother of three sons born through IVF. Joyce is a keen open water swimmer and an ambassador for This Girl Can.
To book Joyce for an appearance or talk, please contact her below. A list of recent appearances can be found under talks and events.
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My Podcast
Why didn’t anyone tell me this?
This podcast is about health education with an emphasis on reproductive health. We do not cover these topics enough in school or beyond. Joyce Harper and her guests want to give you the tools to empower you to live a healthy, happy and fulfilled life. And on the way, we will debunk some of the myths around our health.
Episode 23 – Eleanor Mills: Much more to come
Season 2 / Episode 23 - 13 November...
Episode 22 – Bukky Ayoade: Your Vibrant Midlife
Season 2 / Episode 22 - 30 October...
Episode 21 – Dr. Stella Duffy, What is it like to be postmenopausal?
Season 2 / Episode 21 - 16 October...
Episode 20 – Rachel Peru: Liberte: Free to Be
Season 2 / Episode 20 - 2 October...
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InTune: the UK menopause education and support programme
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