Women's Health Unwrapped

This is a short episode to guide you while Women’s Health Unwrapped is on a pause from new full-length releases. There are 173 episodes in the back catalogue covering perimenopause, menopause, midlife health, energy, sleep, stress, hormones, strength, nutrition, and sustainable habits you can actually implement. If you’re not sure where to start, here are three simple ways to get support: Explore...

This is a special episode. It’s going out just ahead of International Women’s Day, and it’s also my last episode for a while. Not because I’m “done”. Not because I’m disappearing. But because I’m practising what I coach: listening to myself, telling the truth about my capacity, and making decisions from self-respect instead of self-pressure. If you’ve been pushing through, holding it together, doi...

You can be the woman who holds everything together… and still feel quietly disconnected from yourself. Maybe you’re functioning. You’re doing what needs doing. You’re showing up. But somewhere underneath the productivity and responsibility, there’s a sense that you’ve drifted. In this episode I’m joined by Anne-Louise Harbutt — intuitive spiritual channel and author of Insights from the Soul — to...

That voice in your head is not harmless — it’s shaping how you feel in midlife. Do you ever catch yourself scrolling at night because it’s the only time that feels like yours… then waking up tired, wired, and already behind? In this episode, I’m joined by transformational coach and subconscious mindset expert Tina LeAnn, host of The Sovereign Soul Podcast, to explore how your inner world affects y...

That neck ache that never quite goes away. The shoulder tension that creeps in by mid-afternoon. The back pain that flares up if you sit too long or walk too far. Most of us assume it is “just ageing”. In this episode I’m joined by chiropractor and posture specialist Dr Brett Hill to explore a different lens: what if the issue is not ageing, but alignment? We talk about why posture is not simply “...

You have probably been told midlife is a slow slide into decline. Weight gain, fatigue, mood swings, brain fog – “just part of the deal now.” Most women already know the basics: eat well, move more, manage stress. But knowing has not been the problem. The problem is that midlife demands a different approach – one that works with your body, your hormones, and your nervous system… not against them....

If January hasn’t gone to plan, take a breath. Nothing has gone wrong. This time of year is loaded with pressure to “reset” overnight – to suddenly have clarity, motivation, discipline, and energy all at once. But bodies do not work like that. Hormones do not work like that. And real, sustainable health definitely does not work like that. In this solo episode, I share why giving up on resolutions...

If you have been waking up tired, pushing through, and quietly wondering when you stopped feeling like you… this episode is for you. Because most women in midlife are not lacking knowledge. You already know you “should” slow down, breathe more, set boundaries, and stop doing everything for everyone. But knowing has not changed how you feel. In this conversation, I’m joined by Dr Melissa Sonners –...

You’re doing the “right” things. You’re trying to exercise. You know strength matters in midlife. And yet your body still feels stiff, achy, or fragile. If you’ve ever been told “this is just ageing” or felt your world shrink because pain made everyday life harder, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I’m joined by Butch Phelps, author of Stretching Release and creator of The Muscle Repa...

What if the foods you lean on to get you through your busy days are quietly shaping how you feel in midlife — your mood, your hormones, your energy, even how connected you feel to yourself? In this episode I sat down with Dr. Susan Mandala to talk about how she rebuilt her health by removing ultra-processed foods and returning to real, simple, nourishing meals. What unfolded for her wasn’t just be...

Do you ever reach December and realise you’ve slipped to the bottom of your own priority list again — yet you promised yourself this year would be different? In this solo episode I share a grounded, compassionate approach to caring for your health through the festive season — without restriction, guilt or the ‘I’ll fix it in January’ mindset. If you want to enjoy Christmas and feel proud of how yo...

Have you reached a point where your work looks “right” on paper, but inside you know it no longer fits — and neither do you? I sat down with career and reinvention coach Caroline Nield to explore the deeper emotional disconnect many women feel in midlife when their career stops aligning with who they are becoming. Together we unpack what happens when your work drains your energy, erodes your confi...

You’ve done everything you were supposed to do — and yet here you are, feeling disconnected, tired and unsure where you went. That feeling? It’s not failure. It’s the start of a powerful shift. I’m joined by Michelle Boyde — identity alchemist and guide for high-impact women navigating big transitions. We talk about the “liminal space” many of us find ourselves in during midlife — the in-between s...

Many women in midlife are used to being the ones who keep everything running — but what happens when your brain suddenly doesn’t keep up? In this solo episode, I’m exploring the misunderstood but deeply impactful experience of brain fog in perimenopause and menopause. Drawing from my own journey, insights from hundreds of clients, and research gathered for my whitepaper on menopause and women’s ca...

In this powerful and honest conversation I’m joined by burnout coach Ronél Pretorius to explore the hidden cost of always coping — and why so many high-functioning, capable women are quietly running on empty. Together, we unpack the cultural conditioning that keeps women stuck in busyness, the impact of midlife hormonal changes on emotional resilience, and the quiet signs of burnout that often go...

You keep promising you’ll start again on Monday. But what if what you really need isn’t motivation — it’s self-trust? I sat down with TEDx speaker and wellness coach Brittany Stinson, who shares her deeply personal story of disconnecting from her health — and how she slowly rebuilt her wellbeing by learning to trust herself again. From burnout and emotional overload to a renewed sense of alignment...

You’ve tried the diets. You’ve followed the plans. You know what to eat — but still find yourself reaching for food when life gets too much. I’m joined by emotional eating expert and author Tricia Nelson, who shares her story of losing 50 pounds — not through restriction, but by healing what was underneath. Together, we explore why so many midlife women feel stuck in cycles of snacking, bingeing o...

Have you ever walked out of a GP appointment feeling like you weren’t really listened to? You’ve got the symptoms. You’ve tried to explain. But somehow, you leave with a leaflet, a vague suggestion, or worse — feeling like it’s all in your head. This week I’m joined by the brilliant Dr Sho — GP, menopause ambassador, and passionate advocate for women’s health. Together, we unpack why so many women...

Do you miss the woman you used to be, and wonder how to get back to her without turning your life into a spreadsheet? In this solo episode celebrating World Menopause Day and October’s awareness month I’m cutting through the noise and bringing you a simple, liveable approach to feeling like yourself again — lifestyle medicine. No spreadsheets. No perfection. Just small, repeatable actions that bui...

Are you waiting for a crisis before you take your health seriously? You’ve been pushing through the brain fog, the weight gain, the pressure to hold it all together. But what if there’s a better way — one that doesn’t require hitting rock bottom? In this powerful episode of Women’s Health Unwrapped, I’m celebrating three years and 155 episodes by pulling together the biggest insights, real-life st...

What if the glass of wine you use to unwind is actually what’s holding you back? In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by former BBC journalist and now alcohol-free coach Tracy Ollerenshaw, who shares how one courageous decision — to take a break from drinking — transformed her energy, purpose and sense of self. Together, we explore what so many midlife women are quietly questioning:  “I’m not...

In this deeply insightful episode I sit down with Cindy Dupuie, a functional health practitioner and midlife woman herself, to explore the real reason why your digestion might feel completely different in perimenopause and beyond. We unpack the complex, but often ignored, connection between hormonal shifts and your gut health, explaining how changes in oestrogen, progesterone and cortisol can ripp...

In this honest and empowering episode, I sit down with Candice Mason, founder of Mother Cuppa, to explore how her early health struggles led to a deep connection with plant medicine, and how that journey now supports thousands of women navigating midlife and menopause. From being diagnosed with endometriosis as a teenager to experiencing medically induced menopause at 20, Candice shares how she re...

Do you miss the woman you used to be and want a clear way back to her? I sat down with Swiss sophrologist Dominique Antiglio to explore sophrology — a simple, guided mind and body practice that blends breathwork, body awareness, gentle movement and visualisation. We talk sleep, the phone and sleep loop, and how short daily practices rebuild calm, clarity and self-trust in perimenopause. You will h...

Ever caught yourself saying, “It must be my hormones”? You’re not alone — and you’re not wrong. But what if you could stop feeling at the mercy of your hormones and start working with them instead? I’m joined by Ashley Rocha, trained herbalist, hormone educator, and founder of Ladywell, to talk about what your hormones are really doing, how they impact your identity, and what you can do (without o...