Well Enough

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women - yet it still takes an average of eight years to be diagnosed. Why are so many living with debilitating pain for so long?

In this episode, Emilie sits down with GP, TV doctor and endometriosis advocate Dr Raj Arora to unpack the reality of living with a chronic condition that is too often dismissed as “just bad periods”.

We explore the early warning signs of endometriosis, why painful and heavy periods should never be normalised, and how cultural stigma can delay women from seeking help. Dr Raj also explains how the historical exclusion of women from medical research has shaped everything from diagnosis to pain management - and what needs to change.

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Timecodes:
00:00 What Is Endometriosis?
01:15 Endometriosis Explained: What’s Happening in the Body
02:55 Why Does It Take 8 Years to Get an Endometriosis Diagnosis?
04:00 The Gender Pain Gap & Why Women’s Pain Is Ignored
06:05 Dr Raj Arora’s 11 Year Diagnosis Journey
09:20 Painful Periods vs Endometriosis: What’s Normal?
10:45 Medical Misogyny & The Lack of Women in Research
14:35 How to Advocate for Yourself at the GP
17:40 Endometriosis Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
20:40 How Is Endometriosis Diagnosed? (Laparoscopy, MRI & Tests)
22:05 Endometriosis Treatment Options: Surgery & Hormonal Therapy
23:10 Is There a Cure for Endometriosis?
24:10 How Common Is Endometriosis in the UK?
25:40 Endometriosis, Work & Menstrual Leave
28:20 Fertility, Egg Freezing & Why Doctors Take It Seriously
31:45 Why Doctors Need Better Training in Women’s Health
33:40 Managing Endometriosis: Lifestyle, Diet & Exercise
35:00 Natural Pain Relief, Heat Therapy & TENS Machines
38:20 Finding Support: Endometriosis Community & Online Forums

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:
The Endometriosis Foundation helpline 0808 808 2227
Symptom Checker to create a letter to take to your GP
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In this episode of Well Enough, we’re joined by the man who effectively pioneered the British gut-health revolution: Professor Tim Spector. As a leading genetic epidemiologist and the force behind ZOE, Spector has spent decades deconstructing why health outcomes are not all about genetics - it turns out our microbes are the ones calling the shots.

Tim explains why a sanitized modern life is making us miserable and how the simple act of fermentation can act as a "vaccine" for the immune system. We’re talking about the "Four Ks" - Kefir, Kombucha, Kimchi, and Kraut - and why your expensive probiotic supplement might be a waste of money compared to a wedge of raw-milk cheese.

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00:00 Introduction: Meeting Professor Tim Specter
00:27 What is Fermentation? A Simple Definition
01:21 Science Behind the Health Benefits of Ferments
01:58 How Microbes Stimulate Your Immune System
02:37 The Zoe Study: Why 3 Portions a Day Matters
03:45 Real Results: Mood, Energy, and Hunger Improvements
04:53 From Genetics to the Microbiome Revolution
06:03 Why Identical Twins Have Different Gut Microbes
06:48 How Modern Life Is Killing Our Good Bacteria
07:31 The Hidden Cost of Overusing Antibiotics
08:36 The "Four Ks" of Fermented Foods
09:24 Beware of "Wellness Washing" in Supermarkets
10:18 Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: What’s the Difference?
11:15 Pickled vs. Fermented: How to Tell the Difference
12:47 Postbiotics: The Benefit of "Dead" Microbes
13:49 How to Choose a High-Quality Kefir
16:38 Foods to Avoid: Artificial Sweeteners & Fake Fruits
17:47 Why You Should Introduce Ferments Slowly
19:10 Supplements vs. Whole Foods: Which is Better?
20:41 Best Cheeses for Gut Health (Unpasteurized & Raw)
23:13 Choosing the Right Kombucha: Sugar & Stevia
26:38 Tim Specter’s Daily Gut Health Routine
30:16 Alcohol and the Gut: Red Wine vs. Spirits
32:13 Budget Tips: Fermenting Scraps at Home
34:58 Explaining the Gut-Brain Axis
41:53 The #1 Tip: Diversity of 30 Plants a Week

More from Tim:
Find Tim on Instagram
Buy Tim’s new book ‘Ferment’
More from ZOE
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Society loves to tell women that life peaks in their twenties. The story is that beauty and desirability have an expiration date. But for many, midlife isn’t an ending, it’s a turning point.

This week on Well Enough, Emilie sits down with award-winning beauty journalist and brand founder, Ateh Jewel. After decades in an industry that often told her she didn’t fit the mold, Ateh is now reclaiming her narrative and sense of self with unapologetic joy. She challenges the cultural scripts that define women by their age or relationship status and explains why her 40s have been her most powerful decade yet.

Ateh opens up about the moment that led to her divorce after a 26-year relationship and how she navigated the "feral" reality of modern dating as a midlife woman. You’ll also hear Ateh describe her experience as a black woman in the beauty industry, battling outdated and oftentimes ignorant views from those with financial power.

Ateh also shares the shame she experienced surrounding Type 2 diabetes, her candid experience with Ozempic, and why reclaiming her health through weightlifting was an act of radical self-love.

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Timecodes
00:00 Life After 40: Why Your Best Years Are Ahead
02:49 Childfree or Not: Defining Your Worth as a Woman
05:00 Surviving the Beauty Industry as a Black Woman
07:44 Why Beauty is Political
12:14 Overcoming Racism in Venture Capital
15:48 Diversity in the Beauty Industry
17:53 The Truth About Divorce After 26 Years
20:39 Finding Your Support System Post-Breakup
22:58 Reframing Divorce: Why It’s Not a Failure
25:50 Weight Loss Journey: Ozempic & Lifting Weights
28:28 Using Dating Apps in your 40s
31:40 Fetishization & Safety in Dating
34:05 Parenting Gen Z Girls in the Social Media Age
38:18 ‘Burn It Down’: How to Start Your Life Over
40:05 Strategic Advice for Navigating Divorce
43:00 Healing Trauma Through Pets & Routine
51:30 The Shame of Type 2 Diabetes & Sugar Addiction

More from Ateh:
Find Ateh Jewel on Instagram here
Listen to Ateh’s podcast on divorce ‘The Big D’ here
Ateh’s beauty brand is here
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Sexual wellness is often reduced to physical sensation - but what if it could be the key to mental clarity, relationship harmony and professional success?
Today, Emilie sits down with Dr. Tara to explore the three dimensions of sexual health that most people ignore.
We dig into the root causes of the low self-esteem epidemic among women and challenge the restrictive cultural scripts we inherited from previous generations.
Dr. Tara explains the tangible ROI of an orgasm and why "sex positivity" is about more than just being open-minded. We also navigate the dark side of digital intimacy, from the dehumanization of AI sex bots to the misogyny lurking in your DMs. This is a candid look at how reclaiming your sexuality can fundamentally change how you show up in the world.
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Timecodes
00:00 The 3 Dimensions of Sexual Wellness
01:48 Relationship Advice: Frequency & Communication
03:22 Defining Sex Positivity vs. Sex Negativity
05:13 Why Pleasure Is Medicine for Physical & Mental Health
07:29 Why Doctors Don't Talk About Sex
09:03 Overcoming Cultural Scripts & Sexual Repression
10:18 How We Teach Children Sexual Shame
12:42 The ROI of Orgasms: Career & Confidence
14:37 Building Sexual Self-Esteem & Intimacy
16:43 The Historical Roots of Low Self-Esteem in Women
18:32 Debunking "High Value" Woman Narratives
20:12 Morning Masturbation & The Hormonal Cocktail
22:48 Body Autonomy: Clothing & Self-Worth
24:53 The Reality of the "Trad Wife" Trend
26:33 Dealing with Unwanted DMs & Fetishization
28:27 The Madonna-Whore Complex Explained
30:38 Double Standards in Casual Sex & Dating
31:58 Best Sex Education Books & Resources
33:57 Clapping Back at Judgmental Comments
35:48 Idiosyncratic Masturbation & Vibrator Dependency
38:17 Sex Toy Recommendations: Discreet & Sustainable Options
39:52 The Dark Side of AI Sex Robots
42:13 Sex Therapist vs. Sex Coach: What's the Difference?
46:12 How to Practice Sexual Meditation
48:21 The Power of Sex Journaling & Affirmations

More from Dr Tara:
Luvbites on Instagram
Her new book ‘How Do You Like It?: A Guide for Getting What You Want (in Bed)’
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In this episode of Well Enough, we sit down with Dr. Karan Rajan - NHS surgeon, author, and the internet’s favourite health myth-buster.

With millions of followers looking to him for clarity, Dr. Karan has made a name for himself by dismantling health myths and translating complex medical studies into accessible, life-changing advice.

We dig into the topics dominating your social media feeds: Is "cortisol face" real? Do you actually have a "leaky gut"? And is intermittent fasting a miracle cure or a hormonal disaster for women? Dr. Karan explains why we need to stop treating our bodies like they are broken and start focusing on the unsexy but essential pillars of health.

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Timecodes:
00:00 Fighting Health Misinformation
01:35 Intermittent Fasting for Women
02:35 Fasting for Weight Loss vs. Gut Health
03:55 Does Fasting Heal Leaky Gut?
05:30 What is Leaky Gut Actually?
06:50 IBS vs. IBD vs. Leaky Gut
07:45 The Truth About Glucose Spikes
08:55 Are CGMs Accurate for Non-Diabetics?
10:00 The Dangers of Glucose Hacking
10:50 Sleep Trackers & Orthosomnia
12:40 Cortisol Face & Belly Fat Myths
14:40 The "Wellness Washing" Industry
15:35 The 5 Unsexy Pillars of Health
16:40 Probiotics vs. Fibre
18:05 The 3-Month Fiber Challenge
19:10 Fibre Supplements & GLP-1 (Ozempic)
20:45 Inulin & Bloating Side Effects
23:25 Pregnancy, Protein & Constipation
24:35 The Gut-Skin & Gut-Brain Axis
26:10 Do You Need a Gut Detox?
28:30 Liver Detox Myths
29:55 Red Flags in Wellness Influencers
32:20 Carnivore Diet Risks
35:20 Advocating for Yourself at the Doctor
40:40 Dr. Rajan's #1 Health Tip

More from Dr Karan
New book 'This Is Vital Information'
Dr Karan's Instagram
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