Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast

Living longer is one thing — but how do we make sure those extra years are healthy, strong and fulfilling?

Dr Tamsin Lewis joins Claire Sanderson on Just As Well to cut through the longevity hype and share what genuinely supports a longer healthspan. From the hidden impact of chronic stress and the importance of muscle, rest and community, to HRT, supplements, GLP-1s and whether expensive NAD drips are worth it, this is a practical, refreshingly honest guide to ageing well.

Plus: the one habit Dr Tamsin believes delivers more benefit than we realise — and why women need to stop putting themselves at the bottom of the list.

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Noticing more hair in your brush, a thinner ponytail or widening around your parting? Hair loss can be frightening – but understanding what’s causing it is the first step towards tackling it.

In this episode of Just As Well Claire Sanderson and Gemma Atkinson are joined by leading trichologist Annabel Kingsley to explain why women experience hair loss during postpartum, perimenopause and menopause – and how stress, rapid weight loss, GLP-1 medication and low iron levels can also trigger shedding.

Annabel reveals how to tell normal shedding from a potential problem, when hair loss may be reversible and when to seek expert help. She also shares the changes that can support healthier hair growth, from getting enough protein and carbohydrates to looking after your scalp properly.

Plus, she separates fact from fiction on collagen, biotin, red-light therapy, minoxidil and expensive hair products – and explains why taking supplements without a blood test could make matters worse.

If you’re worried about hair loss, this practical and reassuring episode will help you understand what’s happening – and what to do next.
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Have you ever gone to the doctor knowing something wasn’t right, only to feel dismissed?

Women’s health advocate Cherry Healey joins Claire Sanderson on Just As Well to explain why women are still struggling to be heard—and how to advocate for yourself when your symptoms aren’t being taken seriously. They discuss recurrent UTIs, the perimenopause symptoms too often mistaken for depression, why heart problems can be missed in women and the signs we should never simply “put up with”.

Cherry also shares her own experience of fighting for UTI treatment, the HRT prescription that changed her life and the practical steps you can take to make your voice heard in the consulting room.

This episode contains a discussion of suicide.

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Can a diagnosis sometimes do more harm than good?

Claire Sanderson and Gemma Atkinson are joined by consultant neurologist and bestselling author Suzanne O’Sullivan to explore why more people are receiving medical labels—and whether those labels always lead to better health.

Suzanne explains the important difference between misdiagnosis and overdiagnosis, and why finding an abnormality doesn’t necessarily mean it will ever make you ill. The conversation covers the rise in ADHD and autism diagnoses, the risks of medicating children too readily, health anxiety, wearables, full-body scans and the impact of constantly monitoring our bodies.

They also ask whether ordinary sadness and anxiety are becoming overmedicalised, and how we can raise awareness of menopause without making women fear it.

Suzanne’s views have attracted criticism, but her argument isn’t that people should ignore symptoms or avoid medical care. Instead, she wants us to ask: what will this diagnosis give me, what harm could it cause and will it meaningfully improve my life?

Suzanne O’Sullivan’s latest book is The Age of Diagnosis.

This episode is for general information and discussion and should not replace personalised medical advice.

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Live from a special Just As Well event, Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson sit down with fitness coach, entrepreneur and Celebrity SAS winner Gabby Allen.

Gabby shares the experiences that shaped her mindset – from undergoing scoliosis surgery as a teenager to competing in some of television's toughest challenges. She explains why consistency matters more than perfection, how strength training transformed her confidence, and the simple habits that help her stay healthy when life gets busy.

The conversation also covers:

Why women shouldn't fear lifting weights

The mental resilience she developed through dance, fitness and SAS

Training for Hyrox

Fitness myths that need to disappear

The benefits of creatine for women

Building confidence in the gym

Why small daily actions matter more than all-or-nothing thinking

What "well" really means to her

Plus, Gabby answers audience questions on training with injuries, recovery, motivation and staying active through different stages of life.

If you've ever struggled to stay consistent with your health goals, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration.
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