Afleveringen
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Ashley James joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about motherhood, body confidence, women's health and finding your voice.
Known for her broadcasting career, activism and new book Bimbo, Ashley reflects on growing up in a world that taught women to take up less space and how she's spent years unlearning those messages. She opens up about the sexualisation she experienced as a teenager, the pressure women face to look a certain way, and why health should never be defined by body size.
Ashley also shares her experience of birth trauma, prolapse, postnatal recovery and the reality of life after having children – highlighting the support she believes women deserve but too often don't receive.
Together, the trio discuss:
The pressure to "bounce back" after childbirth
Postpartum health, prolapse and recovery
Diet culture and the rise of weight-loss injections
Raising daughters and sons in today's world
Misogyny, social media and modern womanhood
Ashley's new book, Bimbo
This is a thoughtful, empowering
conversation about health, confidence and why women deserve better.
If you've ever felt pressured to
be smaller, quieter or "less", this episode is for you.
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Fitness coach, Gymshark athlete and content creator Oyinda Okunowo joins Just As Well to talk about building a healthier relationship with fitness—and why getting results doesn't have to mean cutting out everything you enjoy.
After retiring from professional football and gaining weight at university, Oyinda began her own fitness journey, eventually qualifying as a personal trainer and building an audience of millions through her relatable, evidence-based approach to health and exercise.
In this episode, Oyinda shares the lessons she's learned along the way, from navigating the overwhelming world of fitness advice to helping women feel more confident in the gym. We discuss social media myths, unrealistic transformation culture, body recomposition, and why consistency always beats quick fixes.
You'll also hear practical advice for beginners, including the importance of mastering form before chasing heavier weights, how to make fitness sustainable, and why carbohydrates aren't the enemy.
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Women’s health expert and GP Dr Shireen joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson to discuss why so many women dismiss symptoms, delay seeking help and struggle to prioritise their own health.
From perimenopause and hormones to burnout, stress, painful periods and pelvic health, this episode is packed with practical advice and honest conversation about the realities of women’s health today.
Dr Shireen also opens up about the moment trusting her instincts as a mother saved her son’s life.
A must-listen conversation about advocating for yourself, understanding your body and recognising the symptoms women should never ignore.
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Michelle Heaton joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson for one of the most powerful episodes of Just As Well.
From her rise to fame in Liberty X to the pressures of life in the spotlight, Michelle reflects on the highs and the challenges of her career — including body image struggles and the intense scrutiny of the early 2000s.
She speaks candidly about her battle with alcohol addiction, the moment she realised she needed help, and what life was really like behind closed doors. Michelle also opens up about undergoing a full hysterectomy in her 30s after testing positive for the BRCA2 gene, and how early menopause impacted her mental and physical health.
Now nearly five years sober, Michelle shares how she rebuilt her life, her marriage and her sense of self — and the daily practices that keep her grounded today.
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Laura Hoggins, aka Laura Biceps, joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson to talk strength training, Pilates, muscle, midlife fitness and why women need to stop fearing weights.
Laura explains why Pilates and yoga have their place, but may not be enough to build and maintain full-body muscle. She also shares practical advice on progressive overload, gym confidence, fuelling your workouts, recovery, training after 40 and building strength for life.
Plus, Laura opens up about egg freezing, fertility, hormones and learning to respect her body during a physically and emotionally challenging time.
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In this episode of Just As Well, Claire Sanderson sits down with actor Hannah Waddingham for a candid conversation about confidence, motherhood, menopause and the long road to success.
Hannah reflects on why she was never an “overnight success”, the resilience it took to move from theatre to screen, and why she refuses to shrink herself for anyone. She also opens up about raising her daughter with honesty and strong boundaries, navigating body image, and why getting older has brought a new sense of freedom.
Plus, Hannah shares her thoughts on wellness, self-worth and what she can reveal about the return of Ted Lasso.
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In this episode of Just As Well, Claire Sanderson and Gemma Atkinson are joined by Dr Giles Yeo — obesity expert, geneticist and bestselling author — for a powerful conversation on the science of weight.
Together, they explore why obesity is a chronic disease rather than a simple lifestyle choice, and how our brains, genetics and environment shape the way we eat. Dr Yeo explains the concept of “food noise”, why some people feel hungrier than others, and why losing weight can feel like your body is working against you.
They also take a deep dive into GLP-1 drugs, including how they work, who they’re designed for, and why they shouldn’t be treated as cosmetic quick fixes. From the risks of misuse to the potential future of these medications, this episode offers a clear, evidence-based perspective on one of the most talked-about topics in health today.
A thoughtful and compassionate look at obesity, weight stigma and what it really takes to improve our health.
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In this powerful episode of Just As Well, Claire Sanderson speaks to Tracy
Hall — author, financial wellness advocate and senior marketing leader —
about the devastating romance fraud that changed her life.
After meeting a man through online dating, Tracy believed she had found love with a successful finance executive. Instead, she was drawn into an elaborate deception by one of Australia’s most notorious con men, who stole her life savings.
Tracy shares how trust was built, the subtle warning signs she missed, and how she rebuilt her confidence after betrayal. The conversation also explores why women need to understand their finances, how financial vulnerability can show up in any relationship, and what practical steps we can all take to protect ourselves.
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What does your skin actually need — and what’s just hype?
In this episode, Claire Sanderson sits down with Dr Sophie Shotter, award-winning aesthetic doctor and President of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine, to break down what really works when it comes to skin health.
From your 20s through to your 50s and beyond, Sophie explains how your skin changes, why your 40s can feel like a “cliff edge,” and what you can do to protect it.
They cover:
The 4 essential skincare steps everyone
needs
The ingredients to avoid (even in
expensive products)
Why your skin barrier might be damaged
The truth about Botox, fillers & skin
boosters
What to ask before choosing a clinic
Budget-friendly skincare that actually works
They also discuss the impact of lifestyle factors such as stress, sleep, alcohol and diet, and how these influence not just how your skin looks, but how it functions.
A practical, honest and expert-led conversation about aging well — and looking like the best version of yourself.
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What does chronic stress actually do to your body — and how can you start to feel better?
In this episode of Just As Well, Claire Sanderson speaks to Nahid
De Belgonne, founder of The Human Method, about nervous system
dysregulation, burnout, cortisol overload and why so many women feel constantly overwhelmed.
Nahid explains how stress can show up emotionally through irritability, impatience and reactivity, and physically through poor sleep, gut issues, inflammation, skin flare-ups and exhaustion. She also shares practical tools to help calm the body, including movement, breathwork and simple techniques to release stress before it builds up.
In this conversation, they cover:
- What a dysregulated nervous system actually is
- Why modern life keeps us in survival mode
- The emotional and physical signs of chronic stress
- How cortisol affects the body
- Why high-achieving women are particularly vulnerable to burnout
- Practical ways to regulate your nervous system every day
If you’ve been feeling frazzled, reactive, exhausted or like you can never
properly switch off, this episode is for you.
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Abbie Ward joins Just As Well to talk about life as a Red Rose, the evolution of women’s rugby, motherhood, pregnancy and returning to elite sport.
In this episode, Abbie opens up about her journey into rugby, the realities of professionalism in the women’s game, and what it was like becoming one of the first players in professional women’s rugby to navigate pregnancy and motherhood while continuing her career.
She also shares why representation matters, how rugby makes space for different body types and strengths, and why balance is the key to wellbeing.
In this episode:
Abbie Ward’s route into rugby
The growth of women’s rugby
Playing for England and Bristol
Bears
Motherhood and returning to
professional sport
Training during pregnancy
Mental resilience and balance
Why sport is for everybody
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How much are everyday products affecting your hormones? In this episode of Just As Well, Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson speak to functional medicine health coach Kirsty Smith about endocrine disruptors hidden in fragrance, cleaning products, plastics, skincare, clothing, and even blue light.
They discuss how these toxins may affect metabolism, periods, fertility, energy, sleep, and overall health — plus simple low-tox swaps you can start making today.
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This week on Just as Well, Claire Sanderson and Gemma Atkinson sit down
with Dr Fionnuala Barton, The Menopause Medic, for a fascinating
conversation about perimenopause, menopause and hormone health.
From HRT and sleep to libido, vaginal dryness, confidence, weight
changes and strength training, Dr Barton shares practical, evidence-based
advice on how women can better understand and support their bodies through this stage of life.
A must-listen for women of every age — and for the people who love and support them.
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This week on Just As Well, Gemma Atkinson sits down with broadcaster,
author and podcaster Angela Scanlon for a deeply honest conversation about motherhood, burnout and finding balance.
Angela shares how she accidentally fell into television, the relentless drive that pushed her career forward, and the moment becoming a mother forced her to confront parts of herself she had been running from for years.
In this episode, Angela opens up about her experience with eating disorder
recovery, using work as a coping mechanism, and the seven years she spent in therapy learning how to rebuild her relationship with herself.
Gemma and Angela also talk about:
• The messy reality of motherhood
• Work addiction and burnout
• Raising confident daughters
• Body image and growing up in the media spotlight
• Wellness habits, gratitude and daily rituals
• Why women need permission to fail and try again
It’s a funny, warm and refreshingly honest conversation about ambition, healing and the pressure women carry — and why sometimes the best advice you can give your younger self is simply: you’ll be alright.
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Rita Ora joins Claire Sanderson on Just As Well following her Women’s Health cover shoot to talk all things wellness, strength and longevity.
In this honest and energising conversation, Rita shares how turning 30 changed her approach to health, why she now treats her body “like an athlete,” and the routines that keep her feeling strong on stage and off.
From strength training and heated sculpt classes to red light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, fasting and collagen coffee — Rita opens up about what she’s tried, what works for her, and what she’s ditched along the way.
She also speaks candidly about how her mum’s breast cancer diagnosis shaped her health mindset, managing health anxiety, and why balance — not perfection — is the real goal.
Plus:
Rita’s exact morning routine
Her sleep setup (including the gadget she swears by)
Why she prioritises lifting weights
Cold plunges vs heat therapy
Supplements she rates (and the ones she questions)
Fasting and gut health
Brain health and peptides
Her comfort food confession
And the one piece of advice every woman needs to hear
âš “Don’t feel guilty if you eat something you love.”
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What does “health span” really mean — beyond the buzzword? In this episode, we dive into autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and the everyday habits that can support long-term health in the real world.
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We explore how inflammation shows up in ways many of us don’t recognise — from joint pain and fatigue to stress responses, sleep disruption and visceral fat. There’s a deep dive into the difference between acute and chronic stress, how stress can impact blood sugar (even without food), and why so many women may need to rethink how they approach fasting.
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We also discuss:
The lifestyle shifts that can support autoimmune conditions
Fasting for women — and when it may not be appropriate
Why muscle is critical for longevity, metabolic health and resilience
Overtraining vs recovery
Supplements — and why testing matters before adding anything new
HRT, hormones and ageing
Foods that may support long-term health (including some underrated staples)
Plus, we look at emerging longevity tools, how biological age testing works, and why progress — not perfection — is a more sustainable approach to wellbeing.
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Buy the books mentioned in this episode:
The Anti-Ageing Zone by Dr Barry Sears - https://fave.co/4u1mLpH
The Anti-Inflammation Zone by Dr Barry Sears - https://fave.co/4u6VOkm
Fast Like a Girl by Mindy Pelz - https://fave.co/4b3bhck
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This episode is for information and education only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health or medication.
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Hosts:
https://www.instagram.com/glouiseatkinson/
https://www.instagram.com/clairesanderson/
Director of photography : https://www.instagram.com/edmundcurtiscine/
Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/
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What happens when you stop waiting to feel “ready”?
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Alison Lomax, Managing Director of YouTube UK & Ireland, joinsâŻJust As WellâŻto talk about leadership, imposter syndrome and the confidence gap women face at work.
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Hosted by Claire Sanderson and Gemma Atkinson, this episode explores Alison’s journey through politics, digital media and tech, why she believes thriving in ambiguity is essential, and how taking a career break helped her step into her biggest role yet.
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Thoughtful, empowering and deeply relatable, this conversation will resonate with anyone navigating ambition, motherhood and modern leadership.
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Jodie Ounsley may be known to millions as Gladiators’ Fury — powerful, fearless and unstoppable — but in this deeply honest conversation, she shares the strength that doesn’t come from the gym.
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Joining Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson on Just As Well, the Women’s Health UK podcast, Jodie opens up about losing her dad suddenly just weeks before performing on the Strictly Christmas Special. She reflects on navigating grief in the public eye and the emotional mountain challenge she’s taking on in his honour — carrying 56kg, one kilo for every year of his life.
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Jodie also discusses:
· Becoming the first deaf woman to represent a senior England rugby side
· Growing up with a cochlear implant
· Body confidence in women’s rugby
· Switching between her Gladiators persona and her real self
· Redefining what strength really means
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A powerful, uplifting and deeply human episode about resilience, identity and vulnerability.
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Hosts:
https://www.instagram.com/glouiseatkinson/
https://www.instagram.com/clairesanderson/
Director of photography : https://www.instagram.com/edmundcurtiscine/
Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/
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Kate Ferdinand joins Just As Well, the Women’s Health Podcast for an honest conversation about body image, mental health and the growing pressure to be slim.
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Kate opens up about living with body dysmorphia, the impact of social media and online trolling, and why she’s pushing back against the idea that smaller is always better. She shares how strength training and routine support her mental wellbeing, why muscle matters for long-term health, and how she tries to model a healthier relationship with food and exercise for her children.
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The conversation also explores parenting in the digital age — from setting boundaries around TikTok and Snapchat to phone-free bedtimes — as well as life in Dubai and modern wellness culture
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A reassuring episode about wellbeing without perfection — and why sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is strip it all back.
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Hosts:
https://www.instagram.com/glouiseatkinson/
https://www.instagram.com/clairesanderson/
Director of photography : https://www.instagram.com/edmundcurtiscine/
Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/
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What if one simple supplement could support better sleep, stress resilience, cravings and energy — and most women aren’t getting enough of it?
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Nutritionist and naturopath Rhian Stephenson joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson on Just As Well to explain how to use supplements properly, starting with food first and adding targeted support only where it’s genuinely needed.
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They discuss magnesium, vitamin D, creatine and electrolytes, how stress and life stage affect nutrient needs, and why supplements should complement — not replace — good nutrition, sleep and exercise.
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A practical, science-led conversation for women who want to feel better without falling for wellness hype.
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Hosts:
â https://www.instagram.com/glouiseatkinson/â
â https://www.instagram.com/clairesanderson/â
Wellness video producer: â https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/â
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