Author, Educator,
Academic, Scientist, Podcaster, Public Speaker…
Joyce is passionate about empowering women to live their best lives through good health and happiness.
She is an internationally renowned, award-winning scientist. She is Professor of Reproductive Science at University College London, Institute for Women’s Health. Her publications can be accessed here.
Her last book, Your Fertile Years, published by Sheldon Press, 2021, explores women’s health from puberty to menopause. She is working on her next book, drawing on insights from interviews with 52 inspiring women over the age of 50, who share their wisdom on health and happiness.
Her podcast, Why didn’t anyone tell me this? is listened to in over 90 countries.
Joyce is co-founder and co-lead of the UK Menopause Education and Support Programme (InTune), the International Reproductive Health Education Collaboration, and SWIMHER, a research network looking at women’s health and cold-water swimming.
She’s 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.
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- Joyce is running a number of retreats in 2025 – got to Talks and Events for more details.
- Joyce is an ambassador for Wellbeing of Women, Pads on a Roll, and This Girl Can.
- Joyce has run a monthly, free women’s group, The Purple Tent, in her hometown, Saffron Walden, since 2016.
- She is the mother of three sons born through IVF.
- Joyce talks at conferences, festivals, retreats and to companies about reproductive health. She regularly appears in the press, on radio and TV.
- To book Joyce for an appearance or talk, please contact her below. A list of recent appearances can be found under talks and events.
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 21 – World menopause day special Amanda Thebe: Navigating the Wild West of Menopause
Season 3 / Episode 21 - 15 October...
Episode 20 – Professor Neil Gittoes: Understanding Osteoporosis
Season 3 / Episode 20 - 1 October...
Episode 19 – Dr. Sarah McKay: Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Season 3 / Episode 19 - 17 September...
Episode 18 – Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan: reclaiming joy
Season 3 / Episode 18 - 3 September Dr...
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Blogs and Newsletters
BBC Sounds – The Global Story
BBC Sounds - The Global Story with Katya Addler, Stephanie Hegarty & Professor Joyce Harper The BBC's Global Story offers a panoramic view into the diverse and compelling narratives shaping our world today. It aims to connect audiences with the human experiences...
Sensemaker – When egg freezing goes wrong.
Tortoise Media Episode 798 – with Claudia Williams & Professor Joyce Harper A hospital in London has told more than 130 patients that their eggs and embryos might have accidentally been damaged. What does this incident tell us about the UK’s fertility services?...
What makes you happy?
What makes you happy? I have asked a lot of people this question as I am researching this for my next book, which is currently called Good Health and Happiness. And it is a question I ask the guests on my podcast. Everyone says something different. I think we can all...
























