Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast

Live from a special Just As Well event, Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson sit down with fitness coach, entrepreneur and Celebrity SAS winner Gabby Allen. Gabby shares the experiences that shaped her mindset – from undergoing scoliosis surgery as a teenager to competing in some of television's toughest challenges. She explains why consistency matters more than perfection, how strength training tr...

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 feeling...

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 K...

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 sexu...

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...

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 Shi...

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 mo...

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, recover...

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 with...

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 “fo...

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 n...

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 “cliff...

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 r...

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 continui...

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 he...

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 their...

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 y...

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 cla...

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. . 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 difference...

What happens when you stop waiting to feel “ready”?  . 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. . 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 essential,...

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. . 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. She...

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. . 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 well...

What if one simple supplement could support better sleep, stress resilience, cravings and energy — and most women aren’t getting enough of it? . 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. . They discuss magnes...

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. . Hosts:  https://www.instagram.com/glouiseatkinson/  https://www.instagram.com/clairesanderson/  Wellness video pr...

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. Kate shares...