Women's Health Unwrapped

 What if losing your hair meant losing a part of your identity?  I’m joined in this episode by Nicola Wood, founder of The Wonderful Wig Company, TEDx speaker, and author, to explore the profound psychological and emotional connection between hair and self-worth—especially for women facing hair loss due to cancer, alopecia, or other health conditions. Nicola shares her personal journey of being di...

If you’ve ever felt trapped in the endless cycle of dieting—starting every Monday, feeling like you’ve failed by Friday, and promising yourself you’ll "do better" next week—you’re not alone. I spent years in this cycle, believing that once I hit a certain weight, I’d finally feel confident, happy, and worthy. But that moment never came. In this episode, I’m sharing how I finally stopped...

Have you ever felt like midlife is a time for slowing down or fading into the background? What if, instead, it was your chance to redefine fun, confidence, and self-expression? Join me as I chat with Staci Berkovitz, author of Naked at 50, to challenge outdated ideas of ageing and inspire you to fully embrace this powerful phase of life. We dig into the transformative journey of midlife, and why i...

Do you believe that you are valuable? It’s a question not many of us ever ask ourselves, but one we absolutely should be, and one we should always be able to answer with: “Absolutely” I’m going deep today with guest DeDee Cai about the critical importance of self-worth and its impact on women's lives. DeDee shares her personal journey of discovering her self-worth, the challenges she faced, an...

Did you know that there are almost 10 million women in the UK with some form of bladder problem and that an estimated 1in 4 women in the UK are regularly incontinent? I’m joined by guest expert Nikki Scott to delve into the critical topic of pelvic floor health, discussing its importance for women of all ages. We discuss how the healthcare system often addresses symptoms rather than root causes, p...

Melissa Rose, an applied functional medicine practitioner specialising in autoimmune diseases joins today to share her personal journey of recovering from multiple sclerosis (MS) and how her experiences shaped her approach to health. Melissa dives into the importance of functional medicine, the mind-body connection, and practical tools for improving health, including mindfulness and nutrition. One...

Do you struggle to fit in exercise? Are you telling yourself there’s never enough time to exercise? Not having time to go to the gym or get in a run is a common problem many women have when they think about wanting to improve their fitness. Doing it all and doing stuff for everybody else is much more important than you taking time for yourself to workout. I’m joined by Lucy-Anne Carney who is shar...

Kristy Bara-Novskis joins the podcast today to explore how to have a positive relationship with food and highlights the importance of modelling good eating habits and confidence in the kitchen to your children. She’s sharing her story of overcoming her fear of food and cooking to build strong health, and achieving what she describes as ‘a friendly relationship with food’. We discuss the complexiti...

As we wrap-up 2024 I want to to help you to know why your health matters to prioritise building better habits around in 2025, and to make sure you’re set up to successful achieve these changes. I’m diving into how to focus on setting health and personal goals for 2025, and why it’s all about goals as opposed to making resolutions. But there’s one unlock you might be missing that you need to know a...

Grief and loss will be part of all of our lives at some point. Having resilience and also self-compassion to support yourself when you lose a loved one is so important. But so is it important to help you stay healthy and well in every way. I’m exploring this sensitive and very important topic with an incredible guest today - Lisa K. Boehm. Lisa is discussing the importance of resilience and sharin...

Today we’re exploring detoxification, stripping back what it is and providing simple actionable steps you can implement into your everyday life. Toxins are everywhere - in our food, beauty products, personal care items, cleaning products, the air, plastics. And for women they can be especially disruptive to our hormonal balance. So, whether you want to manage or lose weight or not, this episode is...

Do you think about your relationship with food? Or maybe, like many women, food is something that is often in your thoughts! In this episode I’m joined by Jane Pilger to delve into the complex relationship many women have with food, exploring themes of binge eating, emotional attachment, and the societal pressures that shape our eating habits. Jane shares her personal journey of struggling with bi...

Have you ever wondered, or maybe even gotten frustrated, about why you always struggle to make lasting changes to your health and wellness habits? Trying to make changes to improve your habits and lifestyle for better health can seem simple, except putting what you want into practice for many women is a big struggle. I’m exploring what might be holding you back from making sustainable changes to y...

Fed-up of not being able to get new habits to stick? Want to know the secret to building successful habits? Join me as I chat with guest expert Mindi Huebner on the importance of habits and share key strategies to build new ones that last. We explore the concept of rewiring the brain and how to overcome the belief that you are just stuck in as you are. With the good news being that whatever age yo...

Have you ever caught yourself looking at someone who is living their life the way you want to live yours, wondering how it’s so easy for them? When it comes to healthy living it can often feel like there’s only one kind of person who can manage to live like that - someone disciplined with strong willpower, who naturally has a tonne of high energy to make it happen. In this episode I’m sharing my s...

Do you prioritise self-care? Or perhaps you think of self-care as something to treat yourself to now and again - like having a bubble bath? Today I’m joined by Sara McCready to discuss the importance of soul care versus self-care and the impact of energy on overall health and wellbeing. Sara learned through her own journey healing from toxic relationships the importance of prioritising self-care a...

Is work a part of your life that promotes strong wellbeing, or is it perhaps a big contributor to you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and even burnt out? I’m joined today by Marilyne Whitty, a career wellness coach, to discuss the critical connection between work and wellness. Marilyne shares her journey of overcoming health challenges linked to her career, emphasising the importance of movement an...

I’m joined in this episode by Dr. Katie Ashcroft, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and lecturer, to share her extensive experience in mental health and the intersection of menopause and mental wellbeing. Katie emphasises the importance of body awareness and emotional regulation in managing mental health issues, especially during menopause. We discuss the need for better information and research...

October is both Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Menopause Awareness Month and today’s conversation is going to bring both of these very important topics to you. I’m chatting with the lovely Sarah Cawood about her personal journey through menopause, particularly in the context of being a breast cancer survivor. Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 years ago and is navigating her recovery with...

In this special episode of the Women's Health Unwrapped podcast, I’m reflecting on two years of the podcast, sharing insights and highlights from past episodes. I want you to know why taking care of yourself really is the unlock to living a fulfilled and happy life. The episode features six clips from various guests discussing topics such as manifesting a fulfilling life, navigating divorce, copin...

Did you know that back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting around 90% of the global population at some point in their lives? Here in the UK it’s estimated that some eight million UK adults suffer from chronic back pain, costing the economy around £10bn per year from the seven million lost working days. This week is Back Care Awareness Week week, an event raising awareness of...

If you’ve ever struggled to make the health changes you knew you really wanted to make, did you work out why they didn’t happened? What if I told you that you might be the reason you keep failing to make the shifts you desire? I'm joined in this episode by guest expert Terry Tateossian to discuss self-sabotage and how it can hinder women's health and personal growth. We explore the various...

Do you ever wonder why you dream and whether your dreams are trying to tell you something? Dream expert Bambi Corso-Steinmeyer is chatting with me to delve into the power of dreams and whether they are a tool to help you live a healthier life. Bambi is a published author on the topic and her work on dreams spans more than forty years. She shares how tracking and analysing your dreams, can help you...

Have you ever been on a diet? Are you still ‘on a diet’? Given that the average woman spends up to 17 years of her life dieting, and that most only manage to stick to a diet for 4 days, it’s time to realise that you’ve wasted far to many days of your life thinking a diet is the answer to fixing your confidence, health and happiness! Jenny McDonald, also known as The Food Freedom Fairy®, joins me i...

In this special 100th episode, I’m bringing my husband Kev back to the podcast to discuss the importance of talking about menopause within families. Kev was a hit on his appearance on episode 22, so I thought now was a great time to have him return as a guest to chat about the importance of opening up the conversation within families on perimenopause and menopause. I’m exploring with Kev and my si...