Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast

Can a diagnosis sometimes do more harm than good?

Claire Sanderson and Gemma Atkinson are joined by consultant neurologist and bestselling author Dr 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?

Dr 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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Why do so many women feel exhausted, overwhelmed and unable to switch off — even when life looks “good” on paper?

In this episode of Just As Well, Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson sit down with Dr Zoe Williams for an honest conversation about chronic stress, burnout, cortisol and the invisible mental load women carry every day.

From 3am wake-ups and brain fog to chest pain, anxiety and feeling constantly “wired but tired”, Dr Zoe explains how stress shows up in the body — and why so many women ignore the warning signs until they physically can’t anymore.

The conversation also covers:

The difference between normal stress and chronic stress

Why women struggle to say no

How stress affects sleep, hormones, fertility and libido

The pressure of balancing work, motherhood and home life

Burnout, boundaries and the importance of recovery

Simple techniques to calm your nervous system

A relatable, funny and eye-opening episode for any woman who feels like she’s juggling too much.

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Is midlife really a time to slow down—or could it be your strongest chapter yet?

In this episode of Just As Well, Claire Sanderson is joined by women's strength and longevity coach, bestselling author and podcast host Kate Rowe-Ham.

Fresh from completing both HYROX and the London Marathon, Kate shares why challenging herself physically has become about far more than fitness. Together, Claire and Kate discuss the realities of ageing, the importance of strength training, the power of community, and why women need to stop accepting the narrative that they become invisible after 40.

They also explore practical ways to improve health and wellbeing through movement, nutrition, mindset and recovery—without striving for perfection.

In this episode:

Why movement helps manage life's mental load

The benefits of strength training in midlife

What Kate learned from HYROX and marathon training

Why women need better representation as they age

The role of protein, fibre and recovery in longevity

How to break self-sabotaging habits

Why confidence and community are essential for thriving in midlife

A motivating and uplifting conversation for anyone who wants to age with strength, purpose and confidence. 

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Ashley James joins Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about motherhood, body confidence, women's health and finding your voice.

Known for her broadcasting career, activism and new book Bimbo, Ashley reflects on growing up in a world that taught women to take up less space and how she's spent years unlearning those messages. She opens up about the sexualisation she experienced as a teenager, the pressure women face to look a certain way, and why health should never be defined by body size. 

Ashley also shares her experience of birth trauma, prolapse, postnatal recovery and the reality of life after having children – highlighting the support she believes women deserve but too often don't receive. 

Together, the trio discuss:

The pressure to "bounce back" after childbirth

Postpartum health, prolapse and recovery

Diet culture and the rise of weight-loss injections

Raising daughters and sons in today's world

Misogyny, social media and modern womanhood

Ashley's new book, Bimbo

This is a thoughtful, empowering
conversation about health, confidence and why women deserve better.

If you've ever felt pressured to
be smaller, quieter or "less", this episode is for you.

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