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 a proper good chat. 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.

  1. 2d ago

    Vicky Pattison: “I share everything” | PMDD, ADHD & fertility

    Vicky Pattison takes her seat beside Claire Sanderson as the new co-host of Just As Well — and she’s got plenty to say. In a candid, funny and deeply personal conversation, Vicky talks PMDD, exploring an ADHD diagnosis, egg freezing and trying for a baby, as well as why she chooses to share so much of her health journey publicly. She and Claire get into the less polished side of being open online, the impact of other people’s judgement, and how Vicky’s relationship with her body and exercise has changed — from chasing a smaller size to training to feel strong, healthy and happy. It’s honest, lively and full of the kind of conversation you’ll want to keep listening to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Vicky Pattison: “I share everything” | PMDD, ADHD & fertility

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    Vicky Pattison is joining Claire Sanderson on Just As Well!

    We’re so excited to share that Vicky Pattison is joining Claire Sanderson as the new co-host of Just As Well. Together, they’ll bring you real science, practical advice and great chat about women’s health and wellbeing. We can’t wait to get started — join us for the first episode with Claire and Vicky on 20th October! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Oct 13

    Gemma and Claire: The Clips We Still Talk About

    From candid confessions to brilliant one-liners, Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson look back on some of their favourite Just As Well moments together. Hear Gemma tease Claire about being shy, Kate Moyle explain squirting, Laura Hoggins challenge the idea that Pilates is enough, and Trinny Woodall get them moving. Plus, Giles Yeo on GLP-1s and changing celebrity bodies, Dr Vonda Wright on ageing, and Dr Louise Newson tackling the myth that HRT causes cancer. And, of course, the waxing story. Funny, frank and full of health conversations worth hearing again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Oct 6

    Jessie J: The Year That Changed Everything

    We’re revisiting one of Claire’s all-time favourite Just As Well conversations: her honest, funny and deeply moving interview with Jessie J. Jessie talks Claire through the year that changed everything, including her 2025 breast cancer diagnosis — finding the lump, getting the call, surgery and recovery — and what it means to keep showing up while raising her son. She also reflects on early fame, lifelong health challenges, grief, and her adult diagnoses of ADHD and OCD, sharing the tools that help her feel grounded when life gets loud. Full of Jessie’s trademark humour and candour, this is a powerful conversation about resilience, perspective and choosing to live out loud. If you’ve been affected by anything discussed in this episode, consider reaching out to someone you trust or a professional support service in your country. Host: ⁠Claire Sanderson⁠ #JessieJ #JustAsWell #Podcast #BreastCancer #WomensHealth #ADHD #MentalHealth #Motherhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Sep 29

    Lucy Shuker: Resilience, Recovery and Life Beyond Elite Sport

    Lucy Shuker is one of Britain’s most successful wheelchair tennis players. After a motorbike accident at 21 left her paralysed, Lucy rebuilt her life through sport—going on to compete at the highest level, win Paralympic medals and become a trailblazer for women in wheelchair tennis. In this powerful conversation, Lucy speaks to Claire Sanderson openly about adapting to a new body, grieving what she lost, finding joy again, and the emotional reality of resilience. She also shares the demands of elite sport, her approach to nutrition and recovery, and why retirement is opening the door to new ambitions: coaching, advocacy and creating more opportunities for girls and women in wheelchair tennis. PhD Nutrition | Feel Good Science | PhD | Feel Good Science Want more from Women’s Health? Join the Women’s Health COLLECTIVE for workouts, exclusive events and expert advice to unlock your fittest self - Train smarter. Live better. Visit www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/wh-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Sep 22

    Liz Earle MBE: “I’m 63, But My Biological Age Is 39 — Here’s Exactly What I Do”

    How does Liz Earle MBE look and feel so incredible at 63 — and how did biological-age tests suggest she is 39? In this brilliantly honest and hugely practical episode of Just As Well, Liz takes Claire Sanderson through a day in her life, revealing exactly what she does to stay fit, strong, energised and well. From stepping outside into the morning light and going phone-free until 9am, to her creatine-and-collagen coffee, short but surprisingly serious strength workouts, daily movement and protein-rich meals, Liz shares the routines that have made the biggest difference to how she feels. But this isn’t a story of effortless wellness. Liz opens up about feeling lost and unlike herself in her 40s, while navigating perimenopause, poor sleep, crippling headaches, mood changes, aching joints, tinnitus, the breakdown of her marriage and the demands of raising five children alongside a successful career. She explains how HRT helped her get her sleep, strength and “mojo” back — and why she now feels fitter, stronger and happier in her 60s than she did in her 40s or 50s. Liz also shares her views on muscle, menopause, supplements, skincare, SPF, sunlight, biological age, longevity and the simple things women can do — whatever their budget — to start feeling better. This is Liz Earle’s unfiltered guide to ageing powerfully, prioritising yourself and feeling amazing in midlife and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Sep 15

    Hannah Waddingham on Resilience, Reinvention and Finding Your Voice

    By popular demand, we’re revisiting one of the most popular episodes of Just As Well: Claire’s conversation with Hannah Waddingham. The Emmy-winning actor and singer talks candidly about resilience, confidence, motherhood, career setbacks and finding the courage to take up space. Hannah also shares what she has learned about ageing, self-belief and building a life on her own terms. It’s warm, funny and honest — a conversation about navigating change, overcoming doubt and refusing to let other people define what’s possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Sep 8

    HYROX athlete Lucy Procter on ADHD, PMDD and the Pressure to Perform

    Lucy Procter is one of the world’s leading HYROX athletes. At just 23, she has already competed at the highest level — but behind her remarkable rise is a story of late diagnosis, masking, burnout and learning to understand her body. In this honest conversation, Lucy opens up about being diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult, struggling to make and maintain friendships at school, and mistaking anxiety, overwhelm and “freeze days” for laziness or a lack of discipline. She also shares the impact of PMDD on her mental health, body image, heart rate, training and performance, alongside the difficult journey of losing — and ultimately regaining — her menstrual cycle. Lucy explains how she changed her fuelling, recovery and approach to training, and why rest is now an essential part of her career. As a Red Bull athlete, Lucy is competing on the world stage while learning how to work with her neurodivergence rather than against it. This is a candid conversation about ADHD, autism, PMDD, elite sport, body image, self-compassion and building a healthier, more sustainable future. Keywords: Lucy Procter, ADHD, autism, AuDHD, PMDD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, women’s health, elite sport, HYROX, female athletes, menstrual health, lost period, RED-S, overtraining, burnout, body image, fuelling, recovery, Red Bull athlete, neurodivergence, Just As Well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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