Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast

What if almost everything you’ve been told about women’s fitness is wrong? In this episode of Just As Well, hosts Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson, Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Health UK, sit down with world-leading exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Dr Stacey Sims. This is a must-watch conversation for women who want to train smarter, feel stronger, and protect their long-term health. Dr Sims breaks down the science of female physiology in a clear, practical way, explaining why women should stop shrinking male fitness plans — and what to do instead. From lifting heavy and rethinking cardio, to fuelling workouts properly and navigating perimenopause, this episode is packed with actionable advice you can start using immediately. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why strength training is non-negotiable for women — especially in midlife How just two high-quality workouts a week can transform your body Why fasted training can sabotage hormones, muscle, and fat loss How your menstrual cycle affects performance, recovery, and hydration The difference between true HIIT and “hard-ish” workouts How lifting heavy can support brain health and reduce dementia risk Why protein timing matters more than calories The real benefits of creatine for women (strength, mood, bone & brain health) How to train smarter through perimenopause and menopause Whether you’re frustrated that your training “isn’t working anymore,” curious about optimising health after 40, or simply tired of fitness advice that wasn’t designed for women — this conversation will change how you think about exercise forever. 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and share with a friend who needs this. 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

Jessie J joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson on Just As Well for a raw, funny, and deeply moving conversation about the year that changed everything. In this episode, Jessie opens up about her 2025 breast cancer diagnosis — from finding the lump and getting the call, to surgery, 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 diagnosis of ADHD and OCD, sharing the coping tools that help her stay grounded when life gets loud. Honest, unfiltered, and full of Jessie’s trademark humour, this is a powerful story about resilience, perspective, and choosing to live — out loud.If you’ve been affected by anything discussed in this episode, please consider reaching out to someone you trust or a professional support service in your country. Hosts:  https://www.instagram.com/glouiseatkinson/  https://www.instagram.com/clairesanderson/  Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/  #JessieJ #JustAsWell #Podcast #BreastCancer #WomensHealth #ADHD #MentalHealth #Motherhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special reflective episode of Just As Well, Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson look back on some of their favourite, most talked-about and eye-opening conversations from the podcast so far. From longevity and strength at every age with world-leading orthopaedic surgeon Dr Vonda Wright, to sex therapist Kate Moyle breaking down what’s actually normal (and what’s not) when it comes to women’s sex lives, this episode revisits the expert advice that really stayed with us. Gemma and Claire also relive powerful interviews with elite sports stars, including England football icon Lucy Bronze and heroic red Rose Ellie Kildunne, exploring mindset, resilience, confidence and what it truly takes to perform at the top of your game. Whether you’re interested in health, hormones, relationships, performance or simply honest conversations about modern womanhood, this episode is a reminder of why these voices — and these stories — matter. ✨ Listen back, reflect, and take something useful into your own life. Don’t forget to like, subscribe and share if you enjoy the conversation 💛 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

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Live from the AO Arena, before England’s netball test against New Zealand, we sat down with three World Cup-winning Red Roses: Amy Cokayne, Holly Aitchison and Mo Hunt for one of our most powerful episodes yet. We talk pressure, periods, and playing through pain. The ridiculous abuse they get online. Why looking different makes them stronger on the pitch. How they see their bodies not as objects but as tools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices