Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast

This week on Just As Well, Gemma Atkinson sits down with broadcaster,
author and podcaster Angela Scanlon for a deeply honest conversation about motherhood, burnout and finding balance.

Angela shares how she accidentally fell into television, the relentless drive that pushed her career forward, and the moment becoming a mother forced her to confront parts of herself she had been running from for years.

In this episode, Angela opens up about her experience with eating disorder
recovery, using work as a coping mechanism, and the seven years she spent in therapy learning how to rebuild her relationship with herself.

Gemma and Angela also talk about:

• The messy reality of motherhood
• Work addiction and burnout
• Raising confident daughters
• Body image and growing up in the media spotlight
• Wellness habits, gratitude and daily rituals
• Why women need permission to fail and try again

It’s a funny, warm and refreshingly honest conversation about ambition, healing and the pressure women carry — and why sometimes the best advice you can give your younger self is simply: you’ll be alright.

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Rita Ora joins Claire Sanderson on Just As Well following her Women’s Health cover shoot to talk all things wellness, strength and longevity.

In this honest and energising conversation, Rita shares how turning 30 changed her approach to health, why she now treats her body “like an athlete,” and the routines that keep her feeling strong on stage and off.

From strength training and heated sculpt classes to red light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, fasting and collagen coffee — Rita opens up about what she’s tried, what works for her, and what she’s ditched along the way.

She also speaks candidly about how her mum’s breast cancer diagnosis shaped her health mindset, managing health anxiety, and why balance — not perfection — is the real goal.

Plus:

Rita’s exact morning routine

Her sleep setup (including the gadget she swears by)

Why she prioritises lifting weights

Cold plunges vs heat therapy

Supplements she rates (and the ones she questions)

Fasting and gut health

Brain health and peptides

Her comfort food confession

And the one piece of advice every woman needs to hear

✨ “Don’t feel guilty if you eat something you love.”

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What does “health span” really mean — beyond the buzzword? In this episode, we dive into autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and the everyday habits that can support long-term health in the real world.

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We explore how inflammation shows up in ways many of us don’t recognise — from joint pain and fatigue to stress responses, sleep disruption and visceral fat. There’s a deep dive into the difference between acute and chronic stress, how stress can impact blood sugar (even without food), and why so many women may need to rethink how they approach fasting.

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We also discuss:

The lifestyle shifts that can support autoimmune conditions

Fasting for women — and when it may not be appropriate

Why muscle is critical for longevity, metabolic health and resilience

Overtraining vs recovery

Supplements — and why testing matters before adding anything new

HRT, hormones and ageing

Foods that may support long-term health (including some underrated staples)

Plus, we look at emerging longevity tools, how biological age testing works, and why progress — not perfection — is a more sustainable approach to wellbeing.

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Buy the books mentioned in this episode:

The Anti-Ageing Zone by Dr Barry Sears - https://fave.co/4u1mLpH

The Anti-Inflammation Zone by Dr Barry Sears - https://fave.co/4u6VOkm

Fast Like a Girl by Mindy Pelz - https://fave.co/4b3bhck

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This episode is for information and education only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health or medication.

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Hosts: 

https://www.instagram.com/glouiseatkinson/ 

https://www.instagram.com/clairesanderson/ 

Director of photography : https://www.instagram.com/edmundcurtiscine/  

Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/ 
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What happens when you stop waiting to feel “ready”? 

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Alison Lomax, Managing Director of YouTube UK & Ireland, joins Just As Well to talk about leadership, imposter syndrome and the confidence gap women face at work.

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Hosted by Claire Sanderson and Gemma Atkinson, this episode explores Alison’s journey through politics, digital media and tech, why she believes thriving in ambiguity is essential, and how taking a career break helped her step into her biggest role yet.

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Thoughtful, empowering and deeply relatable, this conversation will resonate with anyone navigating ambition, motherhood and modern leadership. 
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What happens when you stop waiting to feel “ready”? 

.

Alison Lomax, Managing Director of YouTube UK & Ireland, joins Just As Well to talk about leadership, imposter syndrome and the confidence gap women face at work. 

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Hosted by Claire Sanderson and Gemma Atkinson, this episode explores Alison’s journey through politics, digital media and tech, why she believes thriving in ambiguity is essential, and how taking a career break helped her step into her biggest role yet. 

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Thoughtful, empowering and deeply relatable, this conversation will resonate with anyone navigating ambition, motherhood and modern leadership. 

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Hosts: 

https://www.instagram.com/glouiseatkinson/ 

https://www.instagram.com/clairesanderson/ 

Director of photography : https://www.instagram.com/edmundcurtiscine/  

Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/ 
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