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Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast

Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast

Women's Health UK 165 Episodes Jun 30, 2026

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.

Episodes

Why Women Are Running On Empty | Dr Zoe Williams on Stress, Burnout & Mental Load Jun 30, 2026 3171 Why do so many women feel exhausted, overwhelmed and unable to switch off — even when life looks “good” on paper? In this episode of Just As Well, Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson sit down with Dr Zoe Williams for an honest conversation about chronic stress, burnout, cortisol and the invisible mental load women carry every day. From 3am wake-ups and brain fog to chest pain, anxiety and feelin
Kate Rowe-Ham: Why Midlife Women Need Strength, Confidence & Community More Than Ever Jun 23, 2026 3555 Is midlife really a time to slow down—or could it be your strongest chapter yet? In this episode of Just As Well, Claire Sanderson is joined by women's strength and longevity coach, bestselling author and podcast host Kate Rowe-Ham. Fresh from completing both HYROX and the London Marathon, Kate shares why challenging herself physically has become about far more than fitness. Together, Claire and
Ashley James: Motherhood, Body Image, Birth Trauma & Why Women Need to Stop Shrinking Themselves Jun 16, 2026 3550 Ashley James joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about motherhood, body confidence, women's health and finding your voice. Known for her broadcasting career, activism and new book Bimbo, Ashley reflects on growing up in a world that taught women to take up less space and how she's spent years unlearning those messages. She opens up about the sex
The Truth About Carbs, Fat Loss and Sustainable Fitness with Oyinda Okunowo Jun 9, 2026 1750 Fitness coach, Gymshark athlete and content creator Oyinda Okunowo joins Just As Well to talk about building a healthier relationship with fitness—and why getting results doesn't have to mean cutting out everything you enjoy. After retiring from professional football and gaining weight at university, Oyinda began her own fitness journey, eventually qualifying as a personal trainer and building an
Dr Shireen on Perimenopause, Burnout & Why Women Ignore Symptoms Jun 2, 2026 3040 Women’s health expert and GP Dr Shireen joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson to discuss why so many women dismiss symptoms, delay seeking help and struggle to prioritise their own health. From perimenopause and hormones to burnout, stress, painful periods and pelvic health, this episode is packed with practical advice and honest conversation about the realities of women’s health today. Dr S
Michelle Heaton: Addiction, Menopause and Finding Sobriety May 26, 2026 3460 Michelle Heaton joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson for one of the most powerful episodes of Just As Well. From her rise to fame in Liberty X to the pressures of life in the spotlight, Michelle reflects on the highs and the challenges of her career — including body image struggles and the intense scrutiny of the early 2000s. She speaks candidly about her battle with alcohol addiction, the
Laura Hoggins: Why Pilates Isn’t Enough May 19, 2026 3896 Laura Hoggins, aka Laura Biceps, joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson to talk strength training, Pilates, muscle, midlife fitness and why women need to stop fearing weights. Laura explains why Pilates and yoga have their place, but may not be enough to build and maintain full-body muscle. She also shares practical advice on progressive overload, gym confidence, fuelling your workouts, recove
Hannah Waddingham on confidence, motherhood, menopause and Ted Lasso May 12, 2026 2611 In this episode of Just As Well, Claire Sanderson sits down with actor Hannah Waddingham for a candid conversation about confidence, motherhood, menopause and the long road to success. Hannah reflects on why she was never an “overnight success”, the resilience it took to move from theatre to screen, and why she refuses to shrink herself for anyone. She also opens up about raising her daughter wit
Dr Giles Yeo: Obesity, Food Noise and the Truth About GLP-1s May 5, 2026 3984 In this episode of Just As Well, Claire Sanderson and Gemma Atkinson are joined by Dr Giles Yeo — obesity expert, geneticist and bestselling author — for a powerful conversation on the science of weight. Together, they explore why obesity is a chronic disease rather than a simple lifestyle choice, and how our brains, genetics and environment shape the way we eat. Dr Yeo explains the concept of “f
He Pretended to Love Me — Then Stole My Life Savings Apr 28, 2026 3122 In this powerful episode of Just As Well, Claire Sanderson speaks to Tracy Hall — author, financial wellness advocate and senior marketing leader — about the devastating romance fraud that changed her life. After meeting a man through online dating, Tracy believed she had found love with a successful finance executive. Instead, she was drawn into an elaborate deception by one of Australia’s most
Skin in Your 30s, 40s & Beyond: What Really Works with Dr Sophie Shotter Apr 21, 2026 3761 What does your skin actually need — and what’s just hype? In this episode, Claire Sanderson sits down with Dr Sophie Shotter, award-winning aesthetic doctor and President of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine, to break down what really works when it comes to skin health. From your 20s through to your 50s and beyond, Sophie explains how your skin changes, why your 40s can feel like a “clif
Burnout, Cortisol and Chronic Stress: Nahid De Belgonne Explains How to Reset Your Body Apr 14, 2026 2649 What does chronic stress actually do to your body — and how can you start to feel better? In this episode of Just As Well, Claire Sanderson speaks to Nahid De Belgonne, founder of The Human Method, about nervous system dysregulation, burnout, cortisol overload and why so many women feel constantly overwhelmed. Nahid explains how stress can show up emotionally through irritability, impatience and

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