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.
Episodes
The Truth About Carbs, Fat Loss and Sustainable Fitness with Oyinda Okunowo
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
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.
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Michelle Heaton: Addiction, Menopause and Finding Sobriety
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Abbie Ward: Rugby, Motherhood & Resilience
Abbie Ward joins Just As Well to talk about life as a Red Rose, the evolution of women’s rugby, motherhood, pregnancy and returning to elite sport.
In this episode, Abbie opens up about her journey into rugby, the realities of professionalism in the women’s game, and what it was like becoming one of the first players in professional women’s rugby to navigate pregnancy and motherhood while continu
This Is Messing With Your Hormones
How much are everyday products affecting your hormones? In this episode of Just As Well, Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson speak to functional medicine health coach Kirsty Smith about endocrine disruptors hidden in fragrance, cleaning products, plastics, skincare, clothing, and even blue light.
They discuss how these toxins may affect metabolism, periods, fertility, energy, sleep, and overall
Hormones, HRT, Libido & mood with The Menopause Medic
This week on Just as Well, Claire Sanderson and Gemma Atkinson sit down
with Dr Fionnuala Barton, The Menopause Medic, for a fascinating
conversation about perimenopause, menopause and hormone health.
From HRT and sleep to libido, vaginal dryness, confidence, weight
changes and strength training, Dr Barton shares practical, evidence-based
advice on how women can better understand and support thei
Angela Scanlon on Motherhood, Burnout and Learning to Slow Down
This week on Just As Well, Gemma Atkinson sits down with broadcaster,
author and podcaster Angela Scanlon for a deeply honest conversation about motherhood, burnout and finding balance.
Angela shares how she accidentally fell into television, the relentless drive that pushed her career forward, and the moment becoming a mother forced her to confront parts of herself she had been running from for
Rita Ora on Sleep, Supplements, Strength & Longevity | Just As Well
Rita Ora joins Claire Sanderson on Just As Well following her Women’s Health cover shoot to talk all things wellness, strength and longevity.
In this honest and energising conversation, Rita shares how turning 30 changed her approach to health, why she now treats her body “like an athlete,” and the routines that keep her feeling strong on stage and off.
From strength training and heated sculpt c
The Longevity Expert: Autoimmunity, Inflammation & Health Span — What Actually Helps
What does “health span” really mean — beyond the buzzword? In this episode, we dive into autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and the everyday habits that can support long-term health in the real world.
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We explore how inflammation shows up in ways many of us don’t recognise — from joint pain and fatigue to stress responses, sleep disruption and visceral fat. There’s a deep dive into the differen
Alison Lomax: Leading YouTube, Letting Go of Perfection & Backing Yourself
What happens when you stop waiting to feel “ready”?
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Alison Lomax, Managing Director of YouTube UK & Ireland, joins Just As Well to talk about leadership, imposter syndrome and the confidence gap women face at work.
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Hosted by Claire Sanderson and Gemma Atkinson, this episode explores Alison’s journey through politics, digital media and tech, why she believes thriving in ambiguity is essent
Jodie Ounsley on Grief, Gladiators & The Strength You Can’t Train For
Jodie Ounsley may be known to millions as Gladiators’ Fury — powerful, fearless and unstoppable — but in this deeply honest conversation, she shares the strength that doesn’t come from the gym.
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Joining Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson on Just As Well, the Women’s Health UK podcast, Jodie opens up about losing her dad suddenly just weeks before performing on the Strictly Christmas Special. S
Kate Ferdinand on Body Dysmorphia and the Pressure to Be Slim
Kate Ferdinand joins Just As Well, the Women’s Health Podcast for an honest conversation about body image, mental health and the growing pressure to be slim.
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Kate opens up about living with body dysmorphia, the impact of social media and online trolling, and why she’s pushing back against the idea that smaller is always better. She shares how strength training and routine support her mental we
The One Supplement Most Women Are Missing
What if one simple supplement could support better sleep, stress resilience, cravings and energy — and most women aren’t getting enough of it?
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Nutritionist and naturopath Rhian Stephenson joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson on Just As Well to explain how to use supplements properly, starting with food first and adding targeted support only where it’s genuinely needed.
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They discuss ma
Millie Mackintosh on Shame, Sobriety & Why She Had to Stop Drinking
Millie Mackintosh opens up about the panic attack that ended her drinking, the “grey area” of alcohol use, and how sobriety changed her motherhood, mental health, and sense of self. She also shares her ADHD diagnosis, the role of shame, and the wellness habits that keep her grounded.
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Menopause and ADHD: Understanding Midlife Brain Fog, Anxiety and Focus
Why does ADHD feel harder during perimenopause and menopause — and why does your brain suddenly feel so different?
In this episode of Just As Well, Claire Sanderson and Gemma Atkinson are joined by menopause expert and Owning Your Menopause founder Kate Rowe-Ham to unpack how hormonal changes can amplify ADHD traits, brain fog, anxiety, overwhelm and emotional dysregulation in midlife.
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GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Explained: Benefits, Risks and Reality. A Doctor’s unfiltered guide.
Ozempic. Wegovy. Mounjaro. Miracle drugs — or a health red flag?
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Dr Zoe Williams joins Gemma Atkinson and Women’s Health UK editor-in-chief Claire Sanderson to reveal what GLP-1 drugs really do to your body and brain. From side effects and muscle loss to NHS eligibility, weight regain and menopause risks, this episode cuts through the noise with real medical insight.
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Why Strength Training Is Non-Negotiable for Women in Midlife
What if almost everything you’ve been told about women’s fitness is wrong?
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In this episode of Just As Well, hosts Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson, Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Health UK, sit down with world-leading exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Dr Stacey Sims.
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This is a must-watch conversation for women who want to train smarter, feel stronger, and protect their long-term hea
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 h
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.
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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 wom
Megan Grubb: "Stop trying to shrink yourself"
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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
‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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 a
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 devastati
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 ho
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 cha
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.
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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 Strict
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.
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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.
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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 sta
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 th
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 ab
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.
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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, es
World Leading Sex Therapist Kate Moyle on Why Your Sex Life is Normal
Sex drive isn't constant and it's definitely not one-size-fits-all. In this episode of Just As Well, we sit down with psychosexual therapist and host of the Sexual Wellness Sessions podcast, Kate Moyle, to talk libido, painful sex, relationship mismatches, mental health, and everything in between.
Whether you’re struggling with desire, feeling pressure to “perform”, or simply wondering if what
Meet the World’s Best Rugby Player – Ellie Kildunne on Changing the Game
Ellie Kildunne is officially the best women’s rugby player in the world but her journey from playing with the boys in Yorkshire to leading England’s Red Roses is anything but ordinary.
In this inspiring conversation, Ellie opens up about chasing World Cup glory, training around her hormone cycle, smashing stereotypes about women’s strength, and why she believes pressure is a privilege.
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Wax, Shave, or Laser: Gemma and Claire Answer ALL Your Questions
Our hosts Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson are in the hot seat - no question off limits. Gemma opens up about life in the public eye, answering your questions on fame, body image, wellness, motherhood, and everything in between. From her early days in lads mags and awkward waxing stories to navigating online trolls and building real confidence, nothing is off the table. Expect honesty, laughs,
How the Gut Microbiome Changed My Life - and Could Change Yours | Megan Rossi
In this episode of Just As Well, gut health expert Dr Megan Rossi joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson for an in-depth conversation about the gut microbiome - and how it affects everything from mood swings to menopause.
Megan shares how a personal tragedy led her to study the gut, why she once hated it, and what changed her mind. She explains the life stages where the gut plays a crucial rol
Finding Balance with Fearne Cotton: 'I Oscillate Between Feeling Brilliant and Awful'
The wonderful Fearne Cotton joins us to share her experience of balancing wellness, burnout and boundaries - along with the emotional toll of creating content every week for seven years.
We talk:
• Burnout and the myth of balance
• What it takes to run a podcast every week
• Fearne’s personal wellness rituals
• The power of saying no
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How Gemma Atkinson Builds Her Body at 40, With Her Personal Trainer
Ever wondered how Gemma Atkinson really trains - and what it takes to build a body like hers?In this candid conversation, three times former Women's Health cover star Gemma sits down with her personal trainer Elliot Upton, founder of Ignite, to reveal the real strategies behind her strength, body confidence, and long-term fitness.From busting the biggest weightlifting myths to navigating hormones,
They Said Girls Didn’t Belong in Football - Now I’m a Lioness Legend | Lucy Bronze
Lucy Bronze is a Lioness legend - treble winner, Euros champion, and one of the most decorated female players of all time.
In this powerful conversation Lucy opens up about her early struggles in the game - from sofa surfing and being banned from boys' teams, to dealing with injury, late diagnosis of ADHD and autism, and becoming a role model for the next generation.
She talks training, mental r
They Told Her to Lose Weight, She Built a Wellness Empire Instead
When a modelling agent told Emily English to slim down, it triggered an eating disorder that stole years of her life. But what followed was a radical transformation - from obsessive calorie-counting to becoming one of the UK’s most influential nutritionists, with over 2.5 million followers. In this powerful episode, Emily opens up about her recovery, her no-nonsense approach to food, why joy and c
We Are Back... New Season with Gemma Atkinson
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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Katie Piper: Running Was There for Me When I Wasn’t There for Myself
Hey! This season, powered by Nike, we're homing in on all things running. You can expect tips and tactics from Nike Run Coaches, alongside powerful stories from extraordinary women - guaranteed to spark your motivation this back-to-school season.
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This week Roisín is joined by broadcaster, philanthropist and former Women’s Health cover star Katie Piper.
Candice Brathwaite: Activating 'Miss Trunchbull' Mode to Get Runs Done is a Form of Self Love
This is our final episode in a very special series - powered by Nike - where we’re exploring all the many wonderful things that running can do for you, via chats with inspiring women. Today’s seriously energising guest - bestselling author, content creator and erstwhile marathon runner Candice Brathwaite - recently picked up running again, albeit shorter distances on her home treadmill. She runs t
Andrea McLean: I'm Finally Approaching my Goals like a Marathon, not a Sprint
Hi there! This season, powered by Nike, we're homing in on all things running. You can expect powerful stories from extraordinary women, guaranteed to spark your motivation this back-to-school season. In today's episode, Roisín is joined by broadcaster-turned-start up founder Andrea McLean, whose newfound approach to navigating her life and goals offers a timely tribute to the 26.21 mile course th
Dora Atim: Why I Founded a Trail Run Collective Exclusively for Black Women
Hello! This season, powered by Nike, we're homing in on all things running. You can expect powerful stories from extraordinary women - guaranteed to spark your motivation this back-to-school season - plus plenty of expert tips and tactics.
In today's episode Roisín is joined by Nike Run Coach Dora Atim. As a teen, battling body dysmorphia, Dora never would have imagined that running would prove
Intisar Abdul-Kader: Cultural Ignorance or Chronic Illness Won't Stop Me Running
Hey! This season, powered by Nike, we're homing in on all things running. You can expect tips and tactics from Nike run coaches to elevate your own running practice - or build one from scratch. Plus, powerful stories from extraordinary women guaranteed to spark your motivation this back-to-school season.
For today’s guest, NHS mental health worker Intisar Abdul-Kader, running is a privilege and a
Ella Dove: How Running on a Blade Helped Me Celebrate my Body as an Amputee
Hey everyone, we're back! This season, powered by Nike, we're homing in on all things running. You can expect tips and tactics from Nike run coaches to build or elevate your own running practice, whatever your level. Plus, powerful stories from extraordinary women - some familiar, some not so - guaranteed to spark your motivation this back-to-school season.
In today's episode, Roisín is joined by
Mission Confidence: Alice Liveing and WH’s Claire Sanderson on Building Ageless Confidence + Finding Strength on the Inside
Welcome to Mission Confidence, a special edition of the Going For Goal podcast sponsored by Philips that’s designed to help you on your body confidence journey. This podcast has been created as part of our Project Body Love initiative, which is all about challenging the way we think, feel and speak about our bodies; embracing what makes us unique and putting an end to negative self-talk and embarr
Mission Confidence: Sonny Turner on Body Image Boosters + Post-Lockdown Fashion
Welcome to Mission Confidence, a special edition of the Going For Goal podcast sponsored by Philips that’s designed to help you on your body confidence journey. This podcast has been created as part of our Project Body Love initiative, which is all about challenging the way we think, feel and speak about our bodies; embracing what makes us unique and putting an end to negative self-talk and embarr
Mission Confidence: The Scummy Mummies on Rediscovering Yourself Post-Baby + Single Parent Dating
Welcome to Mission Confidence, a special edition of the Going For Goal podcast sponsored by Philips, designed to help you on your body confidence journey. This podcast has been created as part of our Project Body Love initiative, which is all about challenging the way we think, feel and speak about our bodies, embracing what makes us unique and putting an end to negative self-talk and embarrassmen
Why You’re Probably Doing HIIT Wrong + How To Maximise Its Benefits
You’ll likely know well the multiple fitness benefits of incorporating high intensity interval training - better known as HIIT - into your workout regime. There's the improved cardio-respiratory health boosted fat burn, as well as the fact this most intense and sweaty of exercise need only last a short while. It’s these perks - and that it requires next to no equipment, and minimal amounts of spac
Do This One Thing: Prioritise Form Over Reps During HIIT Workouts
Hi there! On Going For Goal next week we’re giving you a refresher on HIIT - high intensity interval training. We’ll discuss how the popular workout you’ve long loved, which has become a living room staple during the pandemic, may actually be sabotaging your fitness goals. Plus, how to dial it back so those short, sweaty workouts really do work for you, in both body and mind. Ahead of the full thi
Mission Confidence: Callie Thorpe on Owning Her Body in Summer + Self-Care Staples
Welcome to Mission Confidence, a special edition of the Going For Goal podcast sponsored by Philips, designed to help you on your body confidence journey. This podcast has been created as part of our Project Body Love initiative, which is all about challenging the way we think, feel and speak about our bodies, embracing what makes us unique and putting an end to negative self-talk and embarrassmen
Claudia Winkleman on Workplace Nerves, Beauty Essentials and Embracing Failure
What’s it like to be counted down and know that, in seconds, you’re going to be speaking live to millions of people across the UK? Nerve-wracking, according to Claudia Winkleman, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. Whether she’s dazzling presenting Strictly or chatting into the mic for her Radio 2 show, the broadcaster, mother-of-three and Head & Shoulders ambassador still gets a real buzz of
The Simple Habit Claudia Winkleman Uses to Boost Her Energy
Hello there - on Going For Goal next week we've got the one and only Claudia Winkleman. The TV and radio presenter, who is also a Head & Shoulders ambassador, opens up to us about her love of growing older, the nerve-wracking experience of taking over from Graham Norton on Radio 2, and her favourite beauty products. Ahead of the full thing dropping on Tuesday, here's the simple - and entirely free
So, You Can’t Train: Physiological and Psychological Guide to Injury Recovery
What things can you do to cope mentally and recover physiologically after injuring yourself while exercising? It’s a question that our acting digital editor Francesca Menato has sought answers to over the last year. She was training for her fourth - and hopefully fastest - marathon when she caught Covid-19, and the long-term effects on her lungs meant she wasn’t able to run for 12 weeks. Then, whe
Do This One Thing: Set Small Goals for Sports Injury Recovery
Hello! On Going for Goal next week, we’re tackling the topic of recovering after a sports injury. Ahead of the full thing dropping on Tuesday here’s one of the experts featured on the episode, leading sports psychologist Dr Josie Perry, on her top technique for how you can cope, psychologically, while your body gets better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Millie Mackintosh on Unlocking Anxiety, Parenting with Hugo and Body Image Battles
In the decade that she’s been on our screens, whether that’s watching her on TV or reading about her on your smartphone, we’ve seen a few sides to Millie Mackintosh. There’s been the party girl, the businesswoman, the wellness enthusiast, and the WH cover star a whopping four times over. And now, almost a year on from the birth of her daughter, Sienna, it’s time to get to know another: Millie the
Why Millie Mackintosh is Candid About Postpartum Body Image Struggles
Hi! We’ve got this month's cover star Millie Mackintosh on the pod next week sharing the lessons she’s learned from becoming a mother for the first time in 2020, all the things she’ll be booking in to make the most of the great unlocked summer (fingers crossed) of 2021 and, of course, what her approach to wellness looks like now. Ahead of the full thing dropping into your podcast app of choice on
Why You’re Procrastinating + How To Finally Conquer the Habit
Have you been struggling, of late, to tick something - anything - off your to-do list? We’re right there with you - in the procrastination zone. A mental state we promise ourselves time and time again that we won’t slip back into. But, for many of us, changes to usual routines and motivations have been disrupted during the pandemic - with productivity taking a goal-busting nose-dive. Which is why,
Do This One Thing: Batch Tasks to Maximise Productivity
Hello! On Going for Goal next week we’re helping you become more productive. We’ll discuss why you might be struggling to get things done and how to get yourself out of that headspace with some stellar tools and techniques from our expert panel. Ahead of the full thing dropping on Tuesday, here’s one of our guests - entrepreneur Grace Beverley, author of new book Working Hard, Hardly Working: How
Fit in 30 Days: Courtney Black’s Do’s and Don’ts for Lasting Results
Let’s get one thing straight: health, fitness, wellness - this stuff is a long-game pursuit. You eat well; you train hard; you rest - in mind, as well as body - to get the most out of this life as you can. But sometimes, we get it, you want to take things up a gear to be able to perform and feel at your best. And what we’re hearing from you guys at the moment is that this spring - after the longes
Do This One Thing: How Courtney Black Sets Fitness Goals She’ll Actually Achieve
Hello everyone! If you're feeling a little sluggish, and just not on your fitness game of late, then our next episode is sure to get you motivated. We've got personal trainer Courtney Black bringing her irrepressible energy - sharing her advice on challenging your body with home workouts, to get results that last. Ahead of the full thing dropping, here's her detailing her tried-and-tested goal-set
How To Fix Pandemic Hair: Expert Q&A on Thinning Locks, Greasy Roots + Dry Ends
The past year has wreaked havoc on our lives in ways we didn’t expect - and those sudden changes to routines and habits, as well as a mountain of unexpected extra pressures, have had a knock-on effect on our bodies. Not least our hair. As you’ll hear in today’s show, pandemic stress has been the root of many concerns when it comes to our locks. Things like hair loss and thinning, as well as greasy
Do This One Thing: Revive Fine Hair Between Washes
Hi there! On Going For Goal next week we’ve got a bumper hair special for you. Get the low-down on how to remedy everything from an itchy, flaky scalp to hair loss - plus, learn which products are truly worth your cash. Ahead of the full thing dropping on Tuesday, here’s one of our expert panellists, top hairdresser Adam Reed, with a genius hack for tackling greasy roots if you’ve got fine hair.
Kirsty Gallacher on Training Hard, Overcoming Challenges and Growing Her Family
When you’re stuck in the middle of those hard things - rough patches, low ebbs of your story - the challenge of getting out can feel insurmountable. But the very timely message that comes out strong from today’s guest is that, not only is there light at the end of the tunnel, but that sometimes, on the other side of that little flicker of hope, there’s something better. She is Kirsty Gallacher - T
What Keeps Kirsty Gallacher Showing Up for Her Workouts
Hello! On Going for Goal next week we’ve got TV and radio broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher talking us through everything from her exact fitness formula and the sexism she experienced in her early sports broadcasting career to some exciting future plans and the lessons in resilience she's learned from going through tough times. Ahead of the full thing dropping on Tuesday, here’s Kirsty on why keeping f
Why All Women Need To Strength Train + How To Get Results
If your workouts are centred around achieving maximum calorie burn - or you’re mega into running but don’t do much to strengthen your hard-working muscles between clocking up those 5ks - it’s time for a rethink. Because all women need to be strength training - according to two of the most esteemed trainers in the business. They are Joslyn Thompson Rule, Nike Master Trainer, women’s strength specia
How To Feel Confident + Connected in a Changing Work World
One message that’s come out loud and clear from the pandemic is the importance of other people for our health and happiness. And just as you nurture those ties with close friends, family members and your extended gang of pals, workplace relationships are worthy of your time and attention, too. Not only for the benefit of your social health and wellbeing at work, but also for success in your career
