Women & Wellbeing with Natalie Anderson

In this highly emotive episode of Women & Wellbeing , actor, producer and breast cancer campaigner Victoria Ekanoye is joined by her mum, Candy , for a deeply moving conversation about resilience, family and using personal experience to create change. As both breast cancer survivors, Victoria and Candy share their experience of navigating diagnosis, treatment and the steady steps towards recovery...

In this episode of Women & Wellbeing , we’re joined by Karen Arthur — educator, author and founder & host of Menopause Whilst Black — for a moving conversation about creativity, confidence and seeing midlife as a powerful turning point rather than a decline. Karen shares how, during the depths of depression, she began making a quilt from hundreds of tiny squares of fabric. What started as a small...

In this episode of Women & Wellbeing , Natalie is joined by movement and embodiment coach Abigail Beckingham for a powerful conversation about the connection between the body, emotion and our natural rhythms as women. Together, they explore what it means to release emotion through movement — not as performance or fitness, but as expression. Abigail shares how stored feelings can live in the body,...

In this brand new episode of Women & Wellbeing, Natalie is joined by beauty journalist, broadcaster and podcast host Ateh Jewel for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about identity, reinvention and choosing not to make yourself smaller for anyone. Ateh reflects on her 25-year career in beauty journalism — an industry built on visibility — and shares how learning to lean into authenticity,...

In this episode of Women & Wellbeing, Natalie is joined by Nicky Denson Elliott, founder of The Wilder Collective and host of The Women’s Business Podcast, for an honest and eye-opening conversation about women, money and confidence.  Together, they unpack the deep-rooted beliefs many women carry — from anti-female programming and internalised misogyny to the shame that still surrounds money, ambi...

In this episode of Women & Wellbeing , Natalie is joined by psychologist, speaker and author Suzy Reading for a deeply nourishing conversation about reclaiming your peace, power, and emotional wellbeing. Drawing from her work and her brand new book How to Be Selfish , Suzy shares her seven steps to taking back your peace & power , offering compassionate, practical guidance on how to meet your own...

In this brand new episode, Natalie sits down with actor, speaker and women’s empowerment activist Sarah Jayne Dunn to talk taking back your power, healing the inner child and female strength & sensuality with pole fitness. In an open and deeply affirming conversation, Sarah shares her journey of reclaiming autonomy — over her body, her work, and her story. She reflects on what it means to step out...

TW: this conversation contains discussion around suicide and mental health.  In this deeply personal episode of Women & Wellbeing, Nutritionist, Fitness Instructor and Health & Wellbeing coach Rajni Singh opens up about her journey with PCOS, reclaiming her health after years of feeling disconnected from her body, and the small, powerful steps that helped her transform her life from the inside out...

In this episode of Women & Wellbeing, Natalie is joined by, nutritionist and women’s health specialist Karen Newby for an honest and empowering conversation about nourishment, hormones, and what it means to truly listen to your body. Karen shares her approach to women’s nutrition through midlife — cutting through diet culture, quick fixes, and conflicting advice to focus on sustainable wellbeing....

In this powerful and thought-provoking season finale we welcome Dr Nighat Arif , a GP, women’s health specialist, and familiar face in medical broadcasting, known for her warmth, honesty, and no-nonsense approach to health education. From her beginnings as a “TikTok doctor” during the pandemic to becoming one of the UK’s most trusted medical voices, Dr Nighat has made it her mission to bring clari...

In this week's inspiring episode,  Natalie is joined by Lavina Mehta MBE — wellness coach, author, TEDx speaker, and a woman redefining what midlife looks like for women.. After years of balancing motherhood and a corporate career, Lavina’s journey into health and fitness came later in life, retraining as a personal trainer in her 40s — motivated by a deeply personal mission to support not only he...

In this powerful and insightful episode of Women & Wellbeing, we sit down with Dr. Lafina Diamandis—a specialist GP and integrative health expert—to explore the complex human experience of burnout in the modern world. From the science of stress to the healing power of nature, this conversation offers a fresh and deeply human perspective on wellbeing. Dr. Diamandis brings her unique expertise at th...

In this brand new episode, Natalie sit’s down with Emily Tierney — acclaimed West End actress, content creator and long time friend, to talk reinvention, resilience, and what it really takes to pivot your career when the world changes overnight. Emily opens up about her life on stage, the magic (and grind) of musical theatre, and how the pandemic forced a creative shift that led her into the fast-...

In this inspiring episode of Women & Wellbeing Natalie is joined by BAFTA winning actress Chanel Cresswell for an open and empowering conversation about appreciating the beauty of ageing, the power of female storytelling and the small yet impactful ways we can support our mental health through supplements, movement and connection. Together, Natalie and Chanel delve into Chanel’s illustrious career...

In this week’s episode Natalie is joined by registered Menopause Nutritionist & Author Emma Bardwell to talk all about her brand new book The 30g Plan and how our nutritional needs change as we head towards mid life. From slower digestion to decreasing muscle mass Emma unpacks the varying transitions our bodies face as we enter perimenopause and menopause and how our diet can have a significant im...

In this week's episode Natalie is joined by Hair Stylist & Windle Lab Founder Paul Windle to talk how our hormones effect our hair in midlife and how the ethos of quality over quantity has ensured Windle’s continued success. With his impressive career spanning over 5 decades and London salon open for 37 years, Paul brings his expertise and insight to this highly informative episode.  As a former f...

In this week’s episode Natalie is joined by GP & Hormone Specialist Dr Sohère Roked to talk the importance of hormonal balance in midlife and how adopting a holistic approach to our wellbeing could be the key to a smoother, happier menopause.  Discussing the vital role that testosterone plays in a women’s overall health and wellbeing, Sohère shares her expert insight on how she works with her pati...

In this week’s episode Natalie is joined by Glow For It founder Daisy May Kelly to talk the key to success in the business of beauty and embracing the career pivot. At just 20 years old Daisy launched her now hugely successful beauty company ‘Glow For It’ as a result of needing to find a product that would help her grow her natural lashes after developing trichotillomania due to anxiety.  Discussi...

In this week’s episode Natalie is joined by Rebekah Brown, founder and head of research at wellness community MPOWDER. In an educational and enlightening conversation Natalie and Rebekah discuss their own personal journeys with the early symptoms of perimenopause and how for Rebekah, it was the catalyst to her creating the first blend from MPOWDER’S award winning supplement range. Rebekah details...

Kicking off a brand new season, Natalie sits down with actor and star of Disney's The Suspect, Laura Aikman. Discussing Laura’s illustrious career she takes us through some of her personal highlights and how she deals with the difficult emotions of rejection when roles don't go her way. Laura opens up about her experience of working on other hit TV shows such as Gavin & Stacey & This City is Ours...

In the final episode of this series, Natalie is joined by GP & Menopause Specialist Dr Louise Newson to debunk the myths and misinformation around perimenopause and menopause. From menopause being labelled a disability to the idea of it being over medicalised, Natalie and Louise bring their individual thoughts to the table with Dr Newson providing expert insight and advice on how to manage sym...

This week Natalie is joined by actor, life coach & entrepreneur Gemma Merna to talk all about her journey with anxiety and building her wellbeing community Mind & Wellness. From her days as a shy young singer to stepping into the spotlight on C4 soap Hollyoaks, Gemma nostalgically looks back at her younger years and notes how during one of the most prominent parts of her career as an actor...

This week Natalie is joined by Dr Shahzadi Harper to talk the transition from post natal to perimenopause and how to manage hormonal weight gain. A dynamic doctor interested in optimising women's health and wellbeing Dr Harper is the founder of the designated Harper clinic, a registered menopause clinic in the heart of London that has a 360 approach to women’s wellbeing and she is also the co auth...

This week Natalie is joined by TV personality Tanya Bardsley to talk the complexities of ADHD and how being diagnosed as an adult has ignited Tanya’s passion to make change for others. In a deeply honest and informative conversation, Tanya reflects on her life as a teenager and how she always felt like an outsider or different to her peers, noting that it was at home with her family where she soug...

This week Natalie is joined by acclaimed beauty editor and podcast host Emma Guns to talk the rise of menowashing, building back better after hitting rock bottom and the highs and lows of 90’s nostalgia. As the host of the hugely successful Emma Guns Show and OK! Magazine’s former beauty editor of 10 years, Emma takes us on a trip down memory lane as we discuss 90’s beauty and the popularity of ic...