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Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast

Women's Health UK

187 episodes

Just As Well is the wellness podcast for women who want real science, practical advice and a proper good chat.

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Hosted by Vicky Pattison and Women’s Health UK editor-in-chief Claire Sanderson, it brings together leading experts who make the science make sense and inspirational celebrities sharing the wellness habits and choices that work for them.

From hormones and gut health to strength, sleep and mental wellbeing, Vicky and Claire get into the questions women are asking, with honest conversations, useful takeaways and plenty of laughs.

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  1. Gorka & Gemma on Training Together, Living Longer, and Raising Healthy Kids

    · 48 min

    Gemma Atkinson has brought her partner Gorka - who is the new Men's Health cover star! They delve into Gorka's life ambition of gracing the cover and the incredible discipline that goes into his wellness routine, from…

  2. Trinny Woodall: The Style Icon's Mission to Outsmart Alzheimer's and Age Brilliantly

    · 1 h 01 min

    Thriving at 60 and beyond, Trinny Woodall gives us her blueprint for longevity. With Claire Sanderson and Gemma Atkinson, she discusses her fascinating long and varied career, how she dealt with drug addiction, her…

  3. Leanne Hainsby Gets Real About Traumatic Grief, Cancer, IVF and Health Anxiety

    · 1 h 01 min

    Peloton powerhouse. Cancer survivor. Soon-to-be mum. In this deeply emotional episode of Just As Well, Women's Health Editor-in-Chief Claire Sanderson and Gemma Atkinson sit down with Leanne Hainsby for a conversation…

  4. She Beat Bulimia and Broke a HYROX Record | Lucy Davis’ Story Will Change You

    · 59 min

    In this powerful episode of Just As Well, Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson sit down with Lucy Davis: Hyrox Champion, ultramarathon runner, and founder of My Coach app. Lucy opens up about the brutal reality of elite…

  5. The Age-Defying Body: How to Burn Fat and Feel Incredible at Any Age with Dr Vonda Wright

    · 1 h 10 min

    What if the secret to ageing well isn’t about turning back the clock but powering forward with strength, purpose, and vitality? Orthopaedic surgeon and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright joins Women’s Health to explain…

  6. Iskra Lawrence: They Said My Body Wasn't Good Enough, I Learned To Love It

    · 1 h 00 min

    Model and entrepreneur Iskra Lawrence joins Women’s Health UK’s Just As Well podcast for a powerful, no-filter conversation about the modelling industry, body image, and the moment she was told to wear a fat suit to…

  7. I Spent Years Hating Myself - Now I'm Finally Free | Vicky Pattison

    · 56 min

    Vicky Pattison joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson on Just As Well to share the powerful story behind her journey to Strictly Come Dancing. From crippling anxiety and toxic relationships to therapy,…

  8. Trolls Broke My Confidence - Strictly Is Helping Me Get It Back | Karen Carney

    · 54 min

    Karen Carney has already changed women’s football forever - 144 England caps, an OBE, and a government review that’s reshaping the future of the game. But now, she’s stepping into something completely different:…

  9. The Simple Hacks That Changed My Brain & Body - Davinia Taylor

    · 1 h 04 min

    From tabloid headlines to bestselling author and founder, Divinia Taylor shares the routines and mindset shifts that transformed her life. Seventeen years sober, she’s now passionate about making “biohacking” simple…

  10. Tim Spector: Gut Health is the Key to Better Sleep, Energy & Mood

    · 1 h 02 min

    In this episode of Just As Well, Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson sit down with Professor Tim Spector — one of the world’s leading experts on gut health, co-founder of Zoe, and author of the new book Ferment.We talk…

  11. Caroline’s Circuits On Getting Fit, Strong & Powerful At Every Age

    · 57 min

    Caroline Idiens – better known as Caroline’s Circuits – joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson on Just As Well. From launching her online workouts during lockdown to building a global community of 2.3 million…

  12. Why Medicine Gets Nutrition Wrong with Dr Hazel Wallace

    · 1 h 04 min

    Dr Hazel Wallace—better known as The Food Medic—joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson for one of our most inspiring conversations yet. Hazel shares how losing her father to a stroke at 14 set her on a mission to…

  13. Emma Barnett on the agony of endometriosis: 'It’s like a drilling sensation in my whole body’

    · 55 min

    Broadcaster and author Emma Barnett joins Just As Well with her trainer Frankie Holah to speak candidly about living with endometriosis and adenomyosis, enduring 30 years of chronic pain, and the impact of IVF. Emma…

  14. I Thought Seeking Postnatal Help Made Me a Failure | Dr Punam Krishan

    · 52 min

    In this deeply emotional episode of Just As Well, GP and BBC Morning Live's Dr. Punam Krishan opens up about the birth trauma that nearly took her life and how it transformed her mission in medicine. From ICU and…

  15. World Leading Sex Therapist Kate Moyle on Why Your Sex Life is Normal

    · 1 h 00 min

    Sex drive isn't constant and it's definitely not one-size-fits-all. In this episode of Just As Well, we sit down with psychosexual therapist and host of the Sexual Wellness Sessions podcast, Kate Moyle, to talk libido,…

  16. Meet the World’s Best Rugby Player – Ellie Kildunne on Changing the Game

    · 53 min

    Ellie Kildunne is officially the best women’s rugby player in the world but her journey from playing with the boys in Yorkshire to leading England’s Red Roses is anything but ordinary. In this inspiring conversation,…

  17. Wax, Shave, or Laser: Gemma and Claire Answer ALL Your Questions

    · 46 min · Explicit

    Our hosts Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson are in the hot seat - no question off limits. Gemma opens up about life in the public eye, answering your questions on fame, body image, wellness, motherhood, and…

  18. How the Gut Microbiome Changed My Life - and Could Change Yours | Megan Rossi

    · 1 h 03 min

    In this episode of Just As Well, gut health expert Dr Megan Rossi joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson for an in-depth conversation about the gut microbiome - and how it affects everything from mood swings to…

  19. Finding Balance with Fearne Cotton: 'I Oscillate Between Feeling Brilliant and Awful'

    · 56 min · S2 E4

    The wonderful Fearne Cotton joins us to share her experience of balancing wellness, burnout and boundaries - along with the emotional toll of creating content every week for seven years. We talk: • Burnout and the…

  20. How Gemma Atkinson Builds Her Body at 40, With Her Personal Trainer

    · 52 min · S2 E3

    Ever wondered how Gemma Atkinson really trains - and what it takes to build a body like hers?In this candid conversation, three times former Women's Health cover star Gemma sits down with her personal trainer Elliot…

  21. They Said Girls Didn’t Belong in Football - Now I’m a Lioness Legend | Lucy Bronze

    · 49 min · S2 E1

    Lucy Bronze is a Lioness legend - treble winner, Euros champion, and one of the most decorated female players of all time. In this powerful conversation Lucy opens up about her early struggles in the game - from sofa…

  22. They Told Her to Lose Weight, She Built a Wellness Empire Instead

    · 43 min

    When a modelling agent told Emily English to slim down, it triggered an eating disorder that stole years of her life. But what followed was a radical transformation - from obsessive calorie-counting to becoming one of…

  23. We Are Back... New Season with Gemma Atkinson

    · 1:14 · S2 E1 · Trailer

    Just As Well is the wellness podcast for women who want real science, practical advice, and great chat. Hosted by Gemma Atkinson and Women's Health Editor in chief Claire Sanderson, two working mums in their 40s who…

  24. Katie Piper: Running Was There for Me When I Wasn’t There for Myself

    · 39 min

    Hey! This season, powered by Nike, we're homing in on all things running. You can expect tips and tactics from Nike Run Coaches, alongside powerful stories from extraordinary women - guaranteed to spark your motivation…

  25. Candice Brathwaite: Activating 'Miss Trunchbull' Mode to Get Runs Done is a Form of Self Love

    · 49 min · S3 E6

    This is our final episode in a very special series - powered by Nike - where we’re exploring all the many wonderful things that running can do for you, via chats with inspiring women. Today’s seriously energising guest…

  26. Andrea McLean: I'm Finally Approaching my Goals like a Marathon, not a Sprint

    · 47 min · S3 E5

    Hi there! This season, powered by Nike, we're homing in on all things running. You can expect powerful stories from extraordinary women, guaranteed to spark your motivation this back-to-school season. In today's…

  27. Dora Atim: Why I Founded a Trail Run Collective Exclusively for Black Women

    · 43 min · S3 E4 · Explicit

    Hello! This season, powered by Nike, we're homing in on all things running. You can expect powerful stories from extraordinary women - guaranteed to spark your motivation this back-to-school season - plus plenty of…

  28. Intisar Abdul-Kader: Cultural Ignorance or Chronic Illness Won't Stop Me Running

    · 37 min · S3 E2

    Hey! This season, powered by Nike, we're homing in on all things running. You can expect tips and tactics from Nike run coaches to elevate your own running practice - or build one from scratch. Plus, powerful stories…

  29. Ella Dove: How Running on a Blade Helped Me Celebrate my Body as an Amputee

    · 38 min · S3 E1

    Hey everyone, we're back! This season, powered by Nike, we're homing in on all things running. You can expect tips and tactics from Nike run coaches to build or elevate your own running practice, whatever your level.…

  30. Mission Confidence: Alice Liveing and WH’s Claire Sanderson on Building Ageless Confidence + Finding Strength on the Inside

    · 28 min · S1 E74

    Welcome to Mission Confidence, a special edition of the Going For Goal podcast sponsored by Philips that’s designed to help you on your body confidence journey. This podcast has been created as part of our Project Body…

  31. Mission Confidence: Sonny Turner on Body Image Boosters + Post-Lockdown Fashion

    · 27 min

    Welcome to Mission Confidence, a special edition of the Going For Goal podcast sponsored by Philips that’s designed to help you on your body confidence journey. This podcast has been created as part of our Project Body…

  32. Mission Confidence: The Scummy Mummies on Rediscovering Yourself Post-Baby + Single Parent Dating

    · 30 min

    Welcome to Mission Confidence, a special edition of the Going For Goal podcast sponsored by Philips, designed to help you on your body confidence journey. This podcast has been created as part of our Project Body Love…

  33. Why You’re Probably Doing HIIT Wrong + How To Maximise Its Benefits

    · 48 min · S1 E71

    You’ll likely know well the multiple fitness benefits of incorporating high intensity interval training - better known as HIIT - into your workout regime. There's the improved cardio-respiratory health boosted fat…

  34. Do This One Thing: Prioritise Form Over Reps During HIIT Workouts

    · 2:28

    Hi there! On Going For Goal next week we’re giving you a refresher on HIIT - high intensity interval training. We’ll discuss how the popular workout you’ve long loved, which has become a living room staple during the…

  35. Mission Confidence: Callie Thorpe on Owning Her Body in Summer + Self-Care Staples

    · 28 min

    Welcome to Mission Confidence, a special edition of the Going For Goal podcast sponsored by Philips, designed to help you on your body confidence journey. This podcast has been created as part of our Project Body Love…

  36. Claudia Winkleman on Workplace Nerves, Beauty Essentials and Embracing Failure

    · 30 min · S1 E70

    What’s it like to be counted down and know that, in seconds, you’re going to be speaking live to millions of people across the UK? Nerve-wracking, according to Claudia Winkleman, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.…

  37. The Simple Habit Claudia Winkleman Uses to Boost Her Energy

    · 2:31 · Bonus

    Hello there - on Going For Goal next week we've got the one and only Claudia Winkleman. The TV and radio presenter, who is also a Head & Shoulders ambassador, opens up to us about her love of growing older, the…

  38. So, You Can’t Train: Physiological and Psychological Guide to Injury Recovery

    · 39 min · S1 E69

    What things can you do to cope mentally and recover physiologically after injuring yourself while exercising? It’s a question that our acting digital editor Francesca Menato has sought answers to over the last year.…

  39. Do This One Thing: Set Small Goals for Sports Injury Recovery

    · 2:24

    Hello! On Going for Goal next week, we’re tackling the topic of recovering after a sports injury. Ahead of the full thing dropping on Tuesday here’s one of the experts featured on the episode, leading sports…

  40. Millie Mackintosh on Unlocking Anxiety, Parenting with Hugo and Body Image Battles

    · 42 min · S1 E68

    In the decade that she’s been on our screens, whether that’s watching her on TV or reading about her on your smartphone, we’ve seen a few sides to Millie Mackintosh. There’s been the party girl, the businesswoman, the…

  41. Why Millie Mackintosh is Candid About Postpartum Body Image Struggles

    · 3:00

    Hi! We’ve got this month's cover star Millie Mackintosh on the pod next week sharing the lessons she’s learned from becoming a mother for the first time in 2020, all the things she’ll be booking in to make the most of…

  42. Why You’re Procrastinating + How To Finally Conquer the Habit

    · 52 min · S1 E67

    Have you been struggling, of late, to tick something - anything - off your to-do list? We’re right there with you - in the procrastination zone. A mental state we promise ourselves time and time again that we won’t…

  43. Do This One Thing: Batch Tasks to Maximise Productivity

    · 2:40

    Hello! On Going for Goal next week we’re helping you become more productive. We’ll discuss why you might be struggling to get things done and how to get yourself out of that headspace with some stellar tools and…

  44. Fit in 30 Days: Courtney Black’s Do’s and Don’ts for Lasting Results

    · 38 min · S1 E66

    Let’s get one thing straight: health, fitness, wellness - this stuff is a long-game pursuit. You eat well; you train hard; you rest - in mind, as well as body - to get the most out of this life as you can. But…

  45. Do This One Thing: How Courtney Black Sets Fitness Goals She’ll Actually Achieve

    · 3:06 · Bonus

    Hello everyone! If you're feeling a little sluggish, and just not on your fitness game of late, then our next episode is sure to get you motivated. We've got personal trainer Courtney Black bringing her irrepressible…

  46. How To Fix Pandemic Hair: Expert Q&A on Thinning Locks, Greasy Roots + Dry Ends

    · 42 min · S1 E65

    The past year has wreaked havoc on our lives in ways we didn’t expect - and those sudden changes to routines and habits, as well as a mountain of unexpected extra pressures, have had a knock-on effect on our bodies.…

  47. Do This One Thing: Revive Fine Hair Between Washes

    · 2:10

    Hi there! On Going For Goal next week we’ve got a bumper hair special for you. Get the low-down on how to remedy everything from an itchy, flaky scalp to hair loss - plus, learn which products are truly worth your…

  48. Kirsty Gallacher on Training Hard, Overcoming Challenges and Growing Her Family

    · 38 min · S1 E64

    When you’re stuck in the middle of those hard things - rough patches, low ebbs of your story - the challenge of getting out can feel insurmountable. But the very timely message that comes out strong from today’s guest…

  49. What Keeps Kirsty Gallacher Showing Up for Her Workouts

    · 2:34

    Hello! On Going for Goal next week we’ve got TV and radio broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher talking us through everything from her exact fitness formula and the sexism she experienced in her early sports broadcasting career…

  50. Why All Women Need To Strength Train + How To Get Results

    · 37 min

    If your workouts are centred around achieving maximum calorie burn - or you’re mega into running but don’t do much to strengthen your hard-working muscles between clocking up those 5ks - it’s time for a rethink.…

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