Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast

Women's Health UK

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 balance training with busy lifestyles. The show takes in everything from hormones and gut health to strength training and mental wellbeing. 

  1. 4D AGO

    The Longevity Expert: Autoimmunity, Inflammation & Health Span — What Actually Helps

    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. . 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. . 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. . 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 . 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. . 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/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr

  2. FEB 27

    Alison Lomax: Leading YouTube, Letting Go of Perfection & Backing Yourself 

    What happens when you stop waiting to feel “ready”?  . Alison Lomax, Managing Director of YouTube UK & Ireland, joins Just As Well to talk about leadership, imposter syndrome and the confidence gap women face at work. . 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. . Thoughtful, empowering and deeply relatable, this conversation will resonate with anyone navigating ambition, motherhood and modern leadership.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min

  3. FEB 17

    Jodie Ounsley on Grief, Gladiators & The Strength You Can’t Train For

    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. . 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. . 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 . A powerful, uplifting and deeply human episode about resilience, identity and vulnerability. . 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/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min

  4. FEB 10

    Kate Ferdinand on Body Dysmorphia and the Pressure to Be Slim

    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. . 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. . 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 . A reassuring episode about wellbeing without perfection — and why sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is strip it all back. . 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/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min

  5. FEB 3

    The One Supplement Most Women Are Missing

    What if one simple supplement could support better sleep, stress resilience, cravings and energy — and most women aren’t getting enough of it? . 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. . 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. . A practical, science-led conversation for women who want to feel better without falling for wellness hype. . Hosts:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/glouiseatkinson/⁠  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/clairesanderson/⁠  Wellness video producer: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min

  6. JAN 27

    Millie Mackintosh on Shame, Sobriety & Why She Had to Stop Drinking

    Millie Mackintosh opens up about the panic attack that ended her drinking, the “grey area” of alcohol use, and how sobriety changed her motherhood, mental health, and sense of self. She also shares her ADHD diagnosis, the role of shame, and the wellness habits that keep her grounded. . Hosts:  https://www.instagram.com/glouiseatkinson/  https://www.instagram.com/clairesanderson/  Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min

  7. JAN 20

    Menopause and ADHD: Understanding Midlife Brain Fog, Anxiety and Focus

    Why does ADHD feel harder during perimenopause and menopause — and why does your brain suddenly feel so different? In this episode of Just As Well, Claire Sanderson and Gemma Atkinson are joined by menopause expert and Owning Your Menopause founder Kate Rowe-Ham to unpack how hormonal changes can amplify ADHD traits, brain fog, anxiety, overwhelm and emotional dysregulation in midlife. Kate shares her own late ADHD diagnosis alongside her experience of perimenopause, explaining why so many women feel dismissed, misdiagnosed or told they’re “just stressed” during this stage of life. Together, they explore the overlap between menopause, mental load and neurodiversity — and why understanding what’s happening in your body and brain is key to advocating for yourself. You’ll also hear practical, accessible advice on what actually helps: from tracking symptoms and navigating support, to lifestyle foundations like movement, strength training, nutrition and daily habits that support focus, mood and long-term health. Whether you’re in your late 30s, deep in perimenopause or post-menopause — and especially if you’re questioning ADHD or struggling to cope — this conversation will help you feel informed, validated and far less alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min

  8. JAN 13

    GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Explained: Benefits, Risks and Reality. A Doctor’s unfiltered guide.

    Ozempic. Wegovy. Mounjaro. Miracle drugs — or a health red flag? . Dr Zoe Williams joins Gemma Atkinson and Women’s Health UK editor-in-chief Claire Sanderson to reveal what GLP-1 drugs really do to your body and brain. From side effects and muscle loss to NHS eligibility, weight regain and menopause risks, this episode cuts through the noise with real medical insight. . If you’re taking a GLP-1, thinking about it, or just wondering why everyone suddenly looks different — this episode is for you. . Hosts:  https://www.instagram.com/glouiseatkinson/  https://www.instagram.com/clairesanderson/  Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
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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 in their 40s who balance training with busy lifestyles. The show takes in everything from hormones and gut health to strength training and mental wellbeing. 

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