Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast

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Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast episodes

May 19 Laura Hoggins: Why Pilates Isn’t Enough
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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1 hr 5 min
May 12 Hannah Waddingham on confidence, motherhood, menopause and Ted Lasso
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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44 min
May 05 Dr Giles Yeo: Obesity, Food Noise and the Truth About GLP-1s
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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1 hr 7 min
April 28 He Pretended to Love Me — Then Stole My Life Savings
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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53 min
April 21Skin in Your 30s, 40s & Beyond: What Really Works with Dr Sophie Shotter
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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1 hr 3 min
April 14 Burnout, Cortisol and Chronic Stress: Nahid De Belgonne Explains How to Reset Your Body
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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45 min
April 07Abbie Ward: Rugby, Motherhood & Resilience
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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45 min
March 31 This Is Messing With Your Hormones
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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49 min
March 24 Hormones, HRT, Libido & mood with The Menopause Medic
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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1 hr 1 min
March 17 Angela Scanlon on Motherhood, Burnout and Learning to Slow Down
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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1 hr

About Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast

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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…