Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast

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 sport, quitting competitive swimming at 18, and battling an eating disorder in its aftermath. She shares her journey from body image struggles to performance-driven training, and how she's now inspiring thousands of women to embrace strength, muscle, and confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 how women can burn fat, build muscle, and protect their brains at any age. From lifting heavy to letting go of toxic relationships, she shares the science-backed strategies that changed her life at 47 and can change yours too. Whether you're 34 or 64, this episode will leave you informed, empowered and ready to age with power. 💪✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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, self-acceptance, and learning to give herself grace, Vicky opens up about how she rebuilt her confidence and turned years of self-doubt into strength. Now a Women’s Health cover star and Strictly contestant, she talks about why her 30s have been her happiest years, how she manages PMDD, and what it really takes to thrive in the public eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Strictly Come Dancing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and relatable - whether it’s focusing on better sleep, experimenting with nutrition, or finding small daily habits that bring more energy and focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about:The two-week gut reset and how fast your microbiome can improveThe surprising links between gut health, mood, energy, and sleepWhy fermented foods are powerful (and how to start with simple recipes)The truth about calorie counting, ultra-processed foods, and the 80/20 ruleWhy even checking your poo can give you clues about your healthTim also shares his personal health scare, the research that changed his career, and why looking after your microbes might be the most important thing you can do for your long-term wellbeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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