Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast

Caroline Idiens, known as Caroline's Circuits, is a fitness expert with 25 years of experience and author of 'Fit at 50.' She discusses how fitness approaches should change from your 20s to your 40s and 50s, highlighting the importance of recovery, sleep, and nutrition for overall health. Caroline emphasizes the power of short, effective strength workouts in transforming both body and mindset. Her journey of building a supportive fitness community during the pandemic showcases that it's never too late to start moving and embracing fitness at any age.

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 change medicine from the inside. After years working on NHS wards, she realised healthcare too often overlooks the importance of nutrition and lifestyle—and decided to do something about it. In this episode, Hazel opens up about Why she quit hospital medicine to focus on women’s healt The truth about carbs, stress, and longevit How she built The Food Medic into a platform of over 1M follower Her fight against viral health misinformation Whether you’re passionate about women’s health, curious about preventative medicine, or just want evidence-based advice on living well, this episode has something for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 shares the reality of working in high-pressure live broadcasting while coping with debilitating symptoms, and explains how she reframed her body from enemy to ally. Frankie offers practical advice on movement, training, and supporting women through endometriosis and postpartum recovery. This is a powerful conversation about resilience, women’s health, and why female pain should never be ignored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 sepsis to postnatal depression, Dr. Punam shares what so many women experience but too few talk about. We discuss the gaps in postnatal care, the stigma around maternal mental health, especially in South Asian communities, and how she's championing compassionate, preventative care for every new mum. For support, contact @pandas_uk who offer mental health services for parents from conception, birth and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, painful sex, relationship mismatches, mental health, and everything in between.   Whether you’re struggling with desire, feeling pressure to “perform”, or simply wondering if what you’re feeling is normal—this is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Ellie opens up about chasing World Cup glory, training around her hormone cycle, smashing stereotypes about women’s strength, and why she believes pressure is a privilege. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 everything in between. From her early days in lads mags and awkward waxing stories to navigating online trolls and building real confidence, nothing is off the table. Expect honesty, laughs, and honest stories as Gemma and Claire get real about what it means to stay strong - inside and out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 menopause. Megan shares how a personal tragedy led her to study the gut, why she once hated it, and what changed her mind. She explains the life stages where the gut plays a crucial role - from infancy to puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause and beyond - and breaks down the science in a way that’s smart and totally accessible. You’ll learn: The difference between probiotics and prebiotics What the “Super Six” food groups are and why they’re vital for gut diversity How your gut health impacts mental health, sleep, hormones, and even taste preferences Why feeding your microbes properly could reduce perimenopausal symptoms — and improve mood and immunity at any age Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 myth of balance • What it takes to run a podcast every week • Fearne’s personal wellness rituals • The power of saying no Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Upton, founder of Ignite, to reveal the real strategies behind her strength, body confidence, and long-term fitness.From busting the biggest weightlifting myths to navigating hormones, the menstrual cycle, and menopause, this is your ultimate guide to training smart - not just hard. This episode contains a paid partnership with Samsung. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices