How the Gut Microbiome Changed My Life - and Could Change Yours | Megan Rossi
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
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Finding Balance with Fearne Cotton: 'I Oscillate Between Feeling Brilliant and Awful'
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
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How Gemma Atkinson Builds Her Body at 40, With Her Personal Trainer
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.
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They Said Girls Didn’t Belong in Football - Now I’m a Lioness Legend | Lucy Bronze
Lucy Bronze is a Lioness legend - treble winner, Euros champion, and one of the most decorated female players of all time.
In this powerful conversation Lucy opens up about her early struggles in the game - from sofa surfing and being banned from boys' teams, to dealing with injury, late diagnosis of ADHD and autism, and becoming a role model for the next generation.
She talks training, mental resilience, body image, and what it really means to lead from the front—on and off the pitch.
Her strength routine
How neurodivergence became her superpowerThe truth about winning across three countriesWhat drives her now—and what’s next after the Euros
If you’ve ever been told you don’t belong, this one’s for you.
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They Told Her to Lose Weight, She Built a Wellness Empire Instead
When a modelling agent told Emily English to slim down, it triggered an eating disorder that stole years of her life. But what followed was a radical transformation - from obsessive calorie-counting to becoming one of the UK’s most influential nutritionists, with over 2.5 million followers. In this powerful episode, Emily opens up about her recovery, her no-nonsense approach to food, why joy and connection matter just as much as nutrients, and how she built a wellness empire rooted in empathy. Expect chat about walking as a miracle movement, budget-friendly meals, the truth about oat milk, and the supplement she swears by.
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Just As Well is the wellness podcast for women who want real science, practical advice, and great chat. Hosted by Gemma Atkinson and Women's Health Editor in chief Claire Sanderson, two working mums in their 40s who balance training with busy lifestyles. The show takes in everything from hormones and gut health to strength training and mental wellbeing.
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