Owning Space

In this episode of Owning Space, I sit down with Emilie Lavinia, Wellbeing Editor at The Independent, host of the Well Enough podcast and writer of the All Being Well newsletter, to explore sexual wellness, modern womanhood and the cultural forces shaping how women experience health and relationships today. We discuss what is really driving the wellness industry, from empowerment to wellness washi...

In this episode of Owning Space, I’m joined by neuroscientist and founder of Ditto Daily, Alice Van Der Schoot, to explore the complex links between ADHD, PMDD, autism, Ehlers Danlos syndrome and endometriosis. We discuss why ADHD often presents differently in women, how hormonal shifts across the menstrual cycle influence dopamine and mood, and what brain imaging research reveals in PMDD. We also...

What happens when you spend years being dismissed, misdiagnosed, and treated as a medical mystery? In this episode of Owning Space, Aneka is joined by author and patient advocate  Tilly Rose  to talk about invisible illness, systemic failure in healthcare, and the power of patient advocacy. After living with complex, multi-system symptoms for decades, Tilly was close to being discharged without a...

Alex, Founder of Hypermobility HQ, joins me to talk about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, hypermobility and the realities of living with a connective tissue disorder. We explore the links between EDS, gut health, autoimmune conditions and ADHD, and why so many women with chronic pain, including those with endometriosis, are left unseen by traditional medicine. Alex also shares insights from her upcoming b...

Gabriella (Gabz) Pearson has lived with endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibromyalgia, hypermobility and ongoing assessments for PMDD and ADHD. After six surgeries, including a recent hysterectomy, she shares her experience of being medically gaslit from childhood, masking pain, and navigating the decisions tied to fertility and identity. In this powerful conversation, Gabz opens up about the resilienc...

In this episode I’m joined by Liza Al Sady, Breath Expert and Founder of We The Concious . Together we explore how trauma and past hurt can show up in the body, what safety really means, and how the breath can be a powerful tool for reconnection and release. We talk about shame and the parts of ourselves we often try to hide - and how these darker spaces can actually hold the key to light, resilie...

Bianca Best, two-time bestselling author and coach, joins Owning Space to share insights from her book 'Big Impact Without Burnout'. We discuss the lessons she learnt from living with the demands of burnout and explore whether women can truly "have it all" without sacrificing their well-being. Together, we dive into practical strategies to set boundaries, manage burnout, and crea...

In this short episode, I talk about my personal experience with burnout - how it felt, and why it’s something so many of us go through, but shouldn’t have to. I share a few reflections ahead of my interview with bestselling author Bianca Best, where we dive deeper into what causes burnout and how to prevent it before it takes hold. Explore more at owningspace.co.uk and follow @owningspacepodcast o...

In this short intro, I share the story behind Owning Space – why I created it, what led me here, and what this podcast means to me. After years of navigating chronic illness and feeling repeatedly dismissed by the system, this journey is deeply personal. But it’s not just about me. I’ve heard so many women’s stories – of being overlooked, misdiagnosed, or told their experiences didn’t matter. That...

In this first episode of Owning Space, I speak with Emma Cox about the stigma surrounding endometriosis, the challenges patients face, and why real advocacy, better research, and urgent policy reform are needed. Emma shares her vision for a future where no woman suffers in silence. If this episode speaks to you, feel free to share or follow Owning Space to help bring more attention to conversation...