Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast

In this episode of Just As Well, Claire Sanderson sits down with actor Hannah Waddingham for a candid conversation about confidence, motherhood, menopause and the long road to success.

Hannah reflects on why she was never an “overnight success”, the resilience it took to move from theatre to screen, and why she refuses to shrink herself for anyone. She also opens up about raising her daughter with honesty and strong boundaries, navigating body image, and why getting older has brought a new sense of freedom.

Plus, Hannah shares her thoughts on wellness, self-worth and what she can reveal about the return of Ted Lasso.

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In this episode of Just As Well, Claire Sanderson and Gemma Atkinson are joined by Dr Giles Yeo — obesity expert, geneticist and bestselling author — for a powerful conversation on the science of weight.

Together, they explore why obesity is a chronic disease rather than a simple lifestyle choice, and how our brains, genetics and environment shape the way we eat. Dr Yeo explains the concept of “food noise”, why some people feel hungrier than others, and why losing weight can feel like your body is working against you.

They also take a deep dive into GLP-1 drugs, including how they work, who they’re designed for, and why they shouldn’t be treated as cosmetic quick fixes. From the risks of misuse to the potential future of these medications, this episode offers a clear, evidence-based perspective on one of the most talked-about topics in health today.

A thoughtful and compassionate look at obesity, weight stigma and what it really takes to improve our health.

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In this powerful episode of Just As Well, Claire Sanderson speaks to Tracy
Hall — author, financial wellness advocate and senior marketing leader —
about the devastating romance fraud that changed her life.

After meeting a man through online dating, Tracy believed she had found love with a successful finance executive. Instead, she was drawn into an elaborate deception by one of Australia’s most notorious con men, who stole her life savings.

Tracy shares how trust was built, the subtle warning signs she missed, and how she rebuilt her confidence after betrayal. The conversation also explores why women need to understand their finances, how financial vulnerability can show up in any relationship, and what practical steps we can all take to protect ourselves.
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What does your skin actually need — and what’s just hype?

In this episode, Claire Sanderson sits down with Dr Sophie Shotter, award-winning aesthetic doctor and President of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine, to break down what really works when it comes to skin health.

From your 20s through to your 50s and beyond, Sophie explains how your skin changes, why your 40s can feel like a “cliff edge,” and what you can do to protect it.

They cover:

The 4 essential skincare steps everyone
needs

The ingredients to avoid (even in
expensive products)

Why your skin barrier might be damaged

The truth about Botox, fillers & skin
boosters

What to ask before choosing a clinic

Budget-friendly skincare that actually works

They also discuss the impact of lifestyle factors such as stress, sleep, alcohol and diet, and how these influence not just how your skin looks, but how it functions.

A practical, honest and expert-led conversation about aging well — and looking like the best version of yourself.

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What does chronic stress actually do to your body — and how can you start to feel better?

In this episode of Just As Well, Claire Sanderson speaks to Nahid
De Belgonne, founder of The Human Method, about nervous system
dysregulation, burnout, cortisol overload and why so many women feel constantly overwhelmed.

Nahid explains how stress can show up emotionally through irritability, impatience and reactivity, and physically through poor sleep, gut issues, inflammation, skin flare-ups and exhaustion. She also shares practical tools to help calm the body, including movement, breathwork and simple techniques to release stress before it builds up.

In this conversation, they cover:

- What a dysregulated nervous system actually is

- Why modern life keeps us in survival mode

- The emotional and physical signs of chronic stress

- How cortisol affects the body

- Why high-achieving women are particularly vulnerable to burnout

- Practical ways to regulate your nervous system every day

If you’ve been feeling frazzled, reactive, exhausted or like you can never
properly switch off, this episode is for you.

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