Women's Health Unwrapped

What if the toughest mental health challenges you faced as a teenager could become the foundation for your greatest resilience in midlife? In this honest and powerful conversation, I sit down with entrepreneur Helen Tudor to explore her journey from teenage anxiety and panic attacks — and a stay at The Priory — to becoming a business owner who prioritises self-care and advocates for mental health...

What if midlife wasn’t the start of the end — but the beginning of your real, full, vibrant life? In this special episode of Women’s Health Unwrapped, we’re doing something a little different. I sit down as a guest on the Nutrition and Life Podcast with host Lisa Franz to share my own powerful backstory — one that many women will deeply relate to. From decades of diet culture and self-doubt, to an...

Have you ever felt your heart race for no reason, avoided a motorway drive, or lain awake at 3am convinced something bad is about to happen? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this solo episode I’m opening up about my own 26‑year journey with anxiety and panic attacks — and why menopause can trigger anxiety for the very first time in so many women. I share the sc...

Midlife isn’t about fixing what’s on the surface — it’s about rebuilding from the foundations up. In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Courtney Townley to explore why boundaries, self-care, and authenticity are the cornerstones of health and happiness in midlife. We talk about the renovation years — that stage where you start questioning what’s truly working for you, and what’s no longer a...

You’re holding it all together - but inside, you’re fraying at the edges. If you've ever told yourself to just keep pushing... this conversation is for you. I’m joined by personal performance and wellbeing coach Gail Grace to talk about a topic that quietly affects so many women: chronic stress. Gail shares her powerful story of reaching burnout in a high-pressure corporate career - before rea...

Have you found yourself thinking, “I’ve lost my confidence” ? In this powerful and grounded conversation, I’m joined by speaker coach and TEDx speaker Helen Packham to unravel what really happens to our confidence in midlife, and why the answer isn’t to fix yourself, but to reconnect with who you are now. We explore the emotional terrain of perimenopause, identity shifts, and what it means to lose...

Have you ever wondered why you’re doing everything “right” but still feel unwell? I'm joined by Justin Janoska for a conversation that I know will expand how you think about your health. We explore the complexities of autoimmune conditions, particularly Hashimoto’s, and why these illnesses are increasingly impacting women in midlife. But more importantly, we unpack what’s often missed in conve...

Have you ever felt like you’re running out of time — or behind where you should be? In this solo episode I’m opening up about a pivotal moment that reshaped my midlife journey. Inspired by my recent trip to London to see Mel Robbins live, I’m sharing the powerful message that helped me rebuild my identity, reclaim my confidence, and make one life-changing decision after another. From leaving a lon...

How well do you really sleep? Maybe you're one of the many midlife women who’ve found yourself lying awake at 3 a.m., wide-eyed and wired—even though you’re exhausted. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. In fact, disrupted sleep is one of the most common (and frustrating) shifts many women experience as they move through perimenopause and menopause. In this episode I’m joined by sle...

Did you know that 1 in 2 women in the UK will be diagnosed with osteoporosis and that breaking a bone increases your risk of death from any cause? Living long and strong is our focus today in this enlightening conversation with GP and menopause expert Dr. Nancy Allen to explore the often-hidden health risks that come with menopause and midlife, and how you can take control before it’s too late. Na...

Ever feel like your mind just won’t switch off? You’re not imagining it. We have up to 60,000 thoughts a day, and most of them are the same ones we had yesterday. In this honest and powerful conversation with business coach Libby Langley, we’re unwrapping how your thoughts shape your reality, and how to take back control before burnout takes over. We talk about the pressure to keep doing, the sile...

Hearing lots about changing hormones in midlife and menopause but feeling a little lost with what it all means? If you want real insights you can act on, this episode is a must-listen. This week I’m joined by Functional Medicine Practitioner Victoria Wright for an enlightening chat about hormonal health, especially the roles of oestrogen, cortisol, and even cholesterol (yes, really). We break down...

Are you waking up excited and energised to see how the day unfolds? Or does your day start with a sigh and a sense of ‘here we go again’? If it’s the latter, this episode is definitely one for you. I’m joined by Charlotte Carter , high performance coach and energy mentor, for a rich and inspiring conversation about what it really means to feel energised—and how to start building that from the insi...

You know that feeling when you really want to make a change, but no matter how much you want it, you just don’t seem to follow through? Maybe it’s a health goal you’ve been thinking about for months, or a shift you want to make in how you show up in life or work. You start with good intentions, but then life gets in the way… or maybe your own mind does. I’ve been there too. That’s why in this epis...

If you’re stuck in a cycle of dieting and know it’s time to release yourself from these chains, then take a listen as I chat with Nikki Clarke, a personal trainer and advocate for women to stop dieting. We discuss the importance of building a healthy relationship with food and self-worth, emphasising realistic habits over restrictive diets, digging into what’s holding so many women back from this....

Today we’re diving into something that so many women struggle with but rarely talk about properly—staying consistent with health habits. I'm joined by Lisa Franz, head coach at Nutrition Coaching and Life, and together we’re unpacking why consistency feels so hard, and how to actually make it work for you without the guilt, the burnout, or the need to be perfect. We’re getting real about the a...

What expectations do you place upon yourself – and what’s the cost of pursuing them? In this episode of Women’s Health Unwrapped , I’m joined by Kat Moody – a solicitor, speaker and passionate advocate for women’s mental health. Together, we explore Kat’s deeply personal story of empowerment, growth and self-discovery, and the impact of chasing success without stopping to reflect on what it’s cost...

Do you experience energy crashes, cravings or that familiar mid-afternoon slump that leaves you reaching for something sweet? You’re not alone — and your blood sugar might have more to do with it than you realise. In this episode, I’m joined by Beverly Mazza , a Registered Nurse and Integrative Health Consultant, to explore the powerful connection between blood sugar regulation , metabolic health...

Today we’re diving into something that’s very topical right now, and a subject I think it’s critical to share on my platform. I’m joined by Helen Perks, registered nutritional therapist and nutrition and lifestyle medicine practitioner, to delve into the controversial topic of weight loss drugs, particularly GLP-1 injectables like Ozempic and Mounjaro. We discuss the origins of these medications,...

Are you moving your body in a way that supports you or punishes you? If you’ve ever felt like exercise is something you should do, but never really enjoy, this episode will change the way you think about movement forever. In this solo episode I’m sharing my personal journey from hating PE to becoming a passionate advocate for strength and movement in midlife. As we pass the first quarter of 2025,...

Are irregular work hours affecting your health and energy levels? Maybe you’re one of the 4 million people in the UK who work shifts and struggle with the disruption this causes? If you're a shift worker or simply navigating an unpredictable schedule, this episode is a must-listen. I’m joined by nutritionist and lifestyle medicine expert Anna Earl to discuss the impact of shift work on metabol...

Is menopause throwing you into an emotional spin? Do you feel like you’re pushing down your emotions because if they come to the surface it may lead to you hitting breaking point? Recognising your emotions and learning to manage them is one of the most important skills you can have, yet it’s something we’re not taught about as kids or even as adults! I’m joined today by guest Hayley T. Wheeler, an...

Have you ever felt like you lost a part of yourself when you became a mother? You're not alone. A staggering 62% of women in the UK say they’ve felt this way, and yet, we rarely talk about it. In this episode I’m joined by Lucy Wylde, a coach and expert in matrescence—the transition into motherhood—to explore the profound identity shifts that happen when we become mothers. We discuss the emoti...

This special bonus episode for International Women’s Day 2025 is all about why women’s health is the foundation of empowerment, and why prioritising yourself isn’t just about feeling good, but about creating real change. This year’s IWD theme, #AccelerateAction, is a powerful call to push forward progress for gender equality. Because at the current rate, it will take until 2158 - five generations...

How can workplaces move beyond awareness and take real action to support menopausal women? In this enlightening conversation I’m joined by Swim England’s Head of People, Tracy Lowe Sheppard, to unpack the real challenges menopausal women face at work and the steps organisations can take to create meaningful change. Tracy shares her journey of raising awareness about menopause at Swim England, and...