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Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
Women's Health UK
143 episodes
4 days ago
Just As Well is the wellness podcast for women who want real science, practical advice, and great chat. Hosted by Gemma Atkinson and Women's Health Editor in chief Claire Sanderson, two working mums in their 40s who balance training with busy lifestyles. The show takes in everything from hormones and gut health to strength training and mental wellbeing. 
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Just As Well is the wellness podcast for women who want real science, practical advice, and great chat. Hosted by Gemma Atkinson and Women's Health Editor in chief Claire Sanderson, two working mums in their 40s who balance training with busy lifestyles. The show takes in everything from hormones and gut health to strength training and mental wellbeing. 
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Episodes (20/143)
Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
Jessie J on Breast Cancer, ADHD, and the Fight to Stay Here
Jessie J joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson on Just As Well for a raw, funny, and deeply moving conversation about the year that changed everything. In this episode, Jessie opens up about her 2025 breast cancer diagnosis — from finding the lump and getting the call, to surgery, recovery, and what it means to keep showing up while raising her son. She also reflects on early fame, lifelong health challenges, grief, and her adult diagnosis of ADHD and OCD, sharing the coping tools that help her stay grounded when life gets loud. Honest, unfiltered, and full of Jessie’s trademark humour, this is a powerful story about resilience, perspective, and choosing to live — out loud.If you’ve been affected by anything discussed in this episode, please consider reaching out to someone you trust or a professional support service in your country. Hosts:  https://www.instagram.com/glouiseatkinson/  https://www.instagram.com/clairesanderson/  Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/  #JessieJ #JustAsWell #Podcast #BreastCancer #WomensHealth #ADHD #MentalHealth #Motherhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4 days ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
Best Of Just As Well: What We’ve Learned So Far
In this special reflective episode of Just As Well, Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson look back on some of their favourite, most talked-about and eye-opening conversations from the podcast so far. From longevity and strength at every age with world-leading orthopaedic surgeon Dr Vonda Wright, to sex therapist Kate Moyle breaking down what’s actually normal (and what’s not) when it comes to women’s sex lives, this episode revisits the expert advice that really stayed with us. Gemma and Claire also relive powerful interviews with elite sports stars, including England football icon Lucy Bronze and heroic red Rose Ellie Kildunne, exploring mindset, resilience, confidence and what it truly takes to perform at the top of your game. Whether you’re interested in health, hormones, relationships, performance or simply honest conversations about modern womanhood, this episode is a reminder of why these voices — and these stories — matter. ✨ Listen back, reflect, and take something useful into your own life. Don’t forget to like, subscribe and share if you enjoy the conversation 💛 Hosts: https://www.instagram.com/glouiseatkinson/ https://www.instagram.com/clairesanderson/ Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 week ago
34 minutes

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
Megan Grubb: "Stop trying to shrink yourself"
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2 weeks ago
55 minutes

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
Built Differently: Three Rugby World Champions on Power, Periods & Pushing the Limits
Live from the AO Arena, before England’s netball test against New Zealand, we sat down with three World Cup-winning Red Roses: Amy Cokayne, Holly Aitchison and Mo Hunt for one of our most powerful episodes yet. We talk pressure, periods, and playing through pain. The ridiculous abuse they get online. Why looking different makes them stronger on the pitch. How they see their bodies not as objects but as tools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 weeks ago
47 minutes

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
‘I Won’t Pass This On to My Daughter’: Oti Mabuse on Body Dysmorphia, Motherhood and Owning Her Voice
This episode has it all: dancing in the kitchen, spicy food, and a toddler who might already be smarter than us. We’re talking love, laughter, motherhood, and why South African wine definitely belongs on a desert island. From belly laughs over bedtime battles to what we’d take to survive 12 months in total isolation (spoiler: it’s not the kids), this is your feel-good escape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 weeks ago
47 minutes

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
Pregnant & Powerful: Busting Fitness Myths from Bump to Beyond
Kat Suchet - CEO & Founder of Hatch Athletic Ltd - joins us for an honest, evidence-based conversation about training during pregnancy, returning to fitness after birth, and the myths that still scare women away from movement. Kat is a women’s health physiotherapist, former CrossFit athlete and coach, and the creator of one of the UK’s leading pre- and postnatal strength programmes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 month ago
44 minutes

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
Gorka & Gemma on Training Together, Living Longer, and Raising Healthy Kids
Gemma Atkinson has brought her partner Gorka - who is the new Men's Health cover star! They delve into Gorka's life ambition of gracing the cover and the incredible discipline that goes into his wellness routine, from early nights to blue light blocking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 month ago
48 minutes

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
Trinny Woodall: The Style Icon's Mission to Outsmart Alzheimer's and Age Brilliantly
Thriving at 60 and beyond, Trinny Woodall gives us her blueprint for longevity. With Claire Sanderson and Gemma Atkinson, she discusses her fascinating long and varied career, how she dealt with drug addiction, her plan to live well until 110, what she’s doing to her all-round wellbeing to not be stricken with Alzheimer’s like her late mother. Plus she gives easy tips that every woman could adopt to dress well, takes Gemma and Claire through her mood boosting laughing therapy practise and shares the exact workout  she does to get her incredible arms. It’s a must listen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 month ago
1 hour 1 minute

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
Leanne Hainsby Gets Real About Traumatic Grief, Cancer, IVF and Health Anxiety
Peloton powerhouse. Cancer survivor. Soon-to-be mum. In this deeply emotional episode of Just As Well, Women's Health Editor-in-Chief Claire Sanderson and Gemma Atkinson sit down with Leanne Hainsby for a conversation that’s raw, inspiring, and unforgettable. From dancing on global stages to leading spin classes for thousands, Leanne opens up about the darkest year of her life. Grief, a devastating breast cancer diagnosis, and a miscarriage, while continuing to show up for others. Now, pregnant and thriving, she shares what pulled her through and how she found strength she never knew she had. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 month ago
1 hour

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
She Beat Bulimia and Broke a HYROX Record | Lucy Davis’ Story Will Change You
In this powerful episode of Just As Well, Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson sit down with Lucy Davis: Hyrox Champion, ultramarathon runner, and founder of My Coach app. Lucy opens up about the brutal reality of elite sport, quitting competitive swimming at 18, and battling an eating disorder in its aftermath. She shares her journey from body image struggles to performance-driven training, and how she's now inspiring thousands of women to embrace strength, muscle, and confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2 months ago
58 minutes

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
The Age-Defying Body: How to Burn Fat and Feel Incredible at Any Age with Dr Vonda Wright
What if the secret to ageing well isn’t about turning back the clock but powering forward with strength, purpose, and vitality? Orthopaedic surgeon and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright joins Women’s Health to explain how women can burn fat, build muscle, and protect their brains at any age. From lifting heavy to letting go of toxic relationships, she shares the science-backed strategies that changed her life at 47 and can change yours too. Whether you're 34 or 64, this episode will leave you informed, empowered and ready to age with power. 💪✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
Iskra Lawrence: They Said My Body Wasn't Good Enough, I Learned To Love It
Model and entrepreneur Iskra Lawrence joins Women’s Health UK’s Just As Well podcast for a powerful, no-filter conversation about the modelling industry, body image, and the moment she was told to wear a fat suit to get work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2 months ago
59 minutes

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
I Spent Years Hating Myself - Now I'm Finally Free | Vicky Pattison
Vicky Pattison joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson on Just As Well to share the powerful story behind her journey to Strictly Come Dancing. From crippling anxiety and toxic relationships to therapy, self-acceptance, and learning to give herself grace, Vicky opens up about how she rebuilt her confidence and turned years of self-doubt into strength. Now a Women’s Health cover star and Strictly contestant, she talks about why her 30s have been her happiest years, how she manages PMDD, and what it really takes to thrive in the public eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2 months ago
55 minutes

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
Trolls Broke My Confidence - Strictly Is Helping Me Get It Back | Karen Carney
Karen Carney has already changed women’s football forever - 144 England caps, an OBE, and a government review that’s reshaping the future of the game. But now, she’s stepping into something completely different: Strictly Come Dancing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2 months ago
53 minutes

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
The Simple Hacks That Changed My Brain & Body - Davinia Taylor
From tabloid headlines to bestselling author and founder, Divinia Taylor shares the routines and mindset shifts that transformed her life. Seventeen years sober, she’s now passionate about making “biohacking” simple and relatable - whether it’s focusing on better sleep, experimenting with nutrition, or finding small daily habits that bring more energy and focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
Tim Spector: Gut Health is the Key to Better Sleep, Energy & Mood
In this episode of Just As Well, Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson sit down with Professor Tim Spector — one of the world’s leading experts on gut health, co-founder of Zoe, and author of the new book Ferment.We talk about:The two-week gut reset and how fast your microbiome can improveThe surprising links between gut health, mood, energy, and sleepWhy fermented foods are powerful (and how to start with simple recipes)The truth about calorie counting, ultra-processed foods, and the 80/20 ruleWhy even checking your poo can give you clues about your healthTim also shares his personal health scare, the research that changed his career, and why looking after your microbes might be the most important thing you can do for your long-term wellbeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
Caroline’s Circuits On Getting Fit, Strong & Powerful At Every Age
Caroline Idiens – better known as Caroline’s Circuits – joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson on Just As Well. From launching her online workouts during lockdown to building a global community of 2.3 million women, Caroline has transformed how midlife fitness is seen and celebrated. In this inspiring conversation, she shares: Why training in your 40s and 50s needs a different approach than your 20s. The importance of recovery, sleep, and nutrition for long-term health. How short, effective strength workouts can change your body and your mindset. The story behind her Sunday Times bestselling book Fit at 50 and her Caroline’s Circuits app. Whether you’re just starting out or adapting your training for a new decade, Caroline’s message is clear: it’s never too late to start – and all movement counts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 months ago
57 minutes

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
Why Medicine Gets Nutrition Wrong with Dr Hazel Wallace
Dr Hazel Wallace—better known as The Food Medic—joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson for one of our most inspiring conversations yet. Hazel shares how losing her father to a stroke at 14 set her on a mission to change medicine from the inside. After years working on NHS wards, she realised healthcare too often overlooks the importance of nutrition and lifestyle—and decided to do something about it. In this episode, Hazel opens up about Why she quit hospital medicine to focus on women’s healt The truth about carbs, stress, and longevit How she built The Food Medic into a platform of over 1M follower Her fight against viral health misinformation Whether you’re passionate about women’s health, curious about preventative medicine, or just want evidence-based advice on living well, this episode has something for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
Emma Barnett on the agony of endometriosis: 'It’s like a drilling sensation in my whole body’
Broadcaster and author Emma Barnett joins Just As Well with her trainer Frankie Holah to speak candidly about living with endometriosis and adenomyosis, enduring 30 years of chronic pain, and the impact of IVF. Emma shares the reality of working in high-pressure live broadcasting while coping with debilitating symptoms, and explains how she reframed her body from enemy to ally. Frankie offers practical advice on movement, training, and supporting women through endometriosis and postpartum recovery. This is a powerful conversation about resilience, women’s health, and why female pain should never be ignored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4 months ago
54 minutes

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
I Thought Seeking Postnatal Help Made Me a Failure | Dr Punam Krishan
In this deeply emotional episode of Just As Well, GP and BBC Morning Live's Dr. Punam Krishan opens up about the birth trauma that nearly took her life and how it transformed her mission in medicine. From ICU and sepsis to postnatal depression, Dr. Punam shares what so many women experience but too few talk about. We discuss the gaps in postnatal care, the stigma around maternal mental health, especially in South Asian communities, and how she's championing compassionate, preventative care for every new mum. For support, contact @pandas_uk who offer mental health services for parents from conception, birth and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4 months ago
52 minutes

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
Just As Well is the wellness podcast for women who want real science, practical advice, and great chat. Hosted by Gemma Atkinson and Women's Health Editor in chief Claire Sanderson, two working mums in their 40s who balance training with busy lifestyles. The show takes in everything from hormones and gut health to strength training and mental wellbeing.