Jessie J: The Year That Changed Everything

Amy Dowden was 32, newly married and at the height of her career when she found a lump in her breast. In this moving conversation with Just As Well hosts Vicky Pattison and Claire Sanderson, Amy opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and the long, complicated road back to herself. She talks about the moment she found the lump, the fertility decisions she and her husband Ben had to make during treatment, and being put into menopause at 32. Amy also reflects on returning to Strictly Come Dancing before she was ready, why getting back on the dance floor couldn’t undo what she had been through, and how therapy helped her begin to process it. Amy shares what she’s learned about breast awareness, recovery and being kinder to yourself, as well as how she’s rebuilding her strength and looking after her bone health. Her message for anyone facing a difficult health journey: take it at your own pace, and don’t compare your experience with someone else’s. Subscribe to Just As Well for honest conversations about women’s health, with expert insight and personal stories. Topics include: breast cancer in your 30s, breast awareness, chemotherapy, early menopause, fertility preservation, recovery, mental health, bone health and returning to dance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you spent years holding it all together, only to find that the old coping strategies suddenly aren’t working? In this episode, Vicky Pattison and Claire Sanderson get into the often overlooked relationship between ADHD, female hormones and midlife with GP Dr Helen Wall. Vicky shares why she’s seeking an ADHD diagnosis, and how PMDD and hormonal changes have made her question what’s going on. Dr Wall explains masking, burnout and why some women are diagnosed with ADHD later in life. They also talk about what to do if this feels familiar: how to prepare for a GP appointment, what a diagnosis can offer, and small ways to make everyday life easier. Expect science, honest conversation and a refreshingly open discussion about being misunderstood — plus some very relatable ADHD diversions along the way. Dr Helen Wall is the author of Menopause and ADHD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dani Dyer opens up to Vicky Pattison and Claire Sanderson about the parts of motherhood she found hardest to talk about. She had imagined a very different birth, and after an emergency C-section, struggled with the feelings that followed. Dani says she cried every day after having her twins. She also shares how hard it was to feel at home in her body after pregnancy, and how comments about women’s weight can stay with you long after they’re made. It’s a warm, honest conversation about the pressure to feel like yourself again, the support that helped Dani through, and the confidence she hopes to pass on to her daughters. Plus, she talks about facing her fears by returning to Strictly Come Dancing. Just As Well is the wellness podcast for women who want real science, practical advice and great chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vicky Pattison takes her seat beside Claire Sanderson as the new co-host of Just As Well — and she’s got plenty to say. In a candid, funny and deeply personal conversation, Vicky talks PMDD, exploring an ADHD diagnosis, egg freezing and trying for a baby, as well as why she chooses to share so much of her health journey publicly. She and Claire get into the less polished side of being open online, the impact of other people’s judgement, and how Vicky’s relationship with her body and exercise has changed — from chasing a smaller size to training to feel strong, healthy and happy. It’s honest, lively and full of the kind of conversation you’ll want to keep listening to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re so excited to share that Vicky Pattison is joining Claire Sanderson as the new co-host of Just As Well. Together, they’ll bring you real science, practical advice and great chat about women’s health and wellbeing. We can’t wait to get started — join us for the first episode with Claire and Vicky on 20th October! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From candid confessions to brilliant one-liners, Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson look back on some of their favourite Just As Well moments together. Hear Gemma tease Claire about being shy, Kate Moyle explain squirting, Laura Hoggins challenge the idea that Pilates is enough, and Trinny Woodall get them moving. Plus, Giles Yeo on GLP-1s and changing celebrity bodies, Dr Vonda Wright on ageing, and Dr Louise Newson tackling the myth that HRT causes cancer. And, of course, the waxing story. Funny, frank and full of health conversations worth hearing again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re revisiting one of Claire’s all-time favourite Just As Well conversations: her honest, funny and deeply moving interview with Jessie J. Jessie talks Claire through the year that changed everything, including her 2025 breast cancer diagnosis — finding the lump, getting the call, surgery and recovery — and what it means to keep showing up while raising her son. She also reflects on early fame, lifelong health challenges, grief, and her adult diagnoses of ADHD and OCD, sharing the tools that help her feel grounded when life gets loud. Full of Jessie’s trademark humour and candour, this is a powerful conversation about resilience, perspective and choosing to live out loud. If you’ve been affected by anything discussed in this episode, consider reaching out to someone you trust or a professional support service in your country. Host: ⁠Claire Sanderson⁠ #JessieJ #JustAsWell #Podcast #BreastCancer #WomensHealth #ADHD #MentalHealth #Motherhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucy Shuker is one of Britain’s most successful wheelchair tennis players. After a motorbike accident at 21 left her paralysed, Lucy rebuilt her life through sport—going on to compete at the highest level, win Paralympic medals and become a trailblazer for women in wheelchair tennis. In this powerful conversation, Lucy speaks to Claire Sanderson openly about adapting to a new body, grieving what she lost, finding joy again, and the emotional reality of resilience. She also shares the demands of elite sport, her approach to nutrition and recovery, and why retirement is opening the door to new ambitions: coaching, advocacy and creating more opportunities for girls and women in wheelchair tennis. PhD Nutrition | Feel Good Science | PhD | Feel Good Science Want more from Women’s Health? Join the Women’s Health COLLECTIVE for workouts, exclusive events and expert advice to unlock your fittest self - Train smarter. Live better. Visit www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/wh-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does Liz Earle MBE look and feel so incredible at 63 — and how did biological-age tests suggest she is 39? In this brilliantly honest and hugely practical episode of Just As Well, Liz takes Claire Sanderson through a day in her life, revealing exactly what she does to stay fit, strong, energised and well. From stepping outside into the morning light and going phone-free until 9am, to her creatine-and-collagen coffee, short but surprisingly serious strength workouts, daily movement and protein-rich meals, Liz shares the routines that have made the biggest difference to how she feels. But this isn’t a story of effortless wellness. Liz opens up about feeling lost and unlike herself in her 40s, while navigating perimenopause, poor sleep, crippling headaches, mood changes, aching joints, tinnitus, the breakdown of her marriage and the demands of raising five children alongside a successful career. She explains how HRT helped her get her sleep, strength and “mojo” back — and why she now feels fitter, stronger and happier in her 60s than she did in her 40s or 50s. Liz also shares her views on muscle, menopause, supplements, skincare, SPF, sunlight, biological age, longevity and the simple things women can do — whatever their budget — to start feeling better. This is Liz Earle’s unfiltered guide to ageing powerfully, prioritising yourself and feeling amazing in midlife and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By popular demand, we’re revisiting one of the most popular episodes of Just As Well: Claire’s conversation with Hannah Waddingham. The Emmy-winning actor and singer talks candidly about resilience, confidence, motherhood, career setbacks and finding the courage to take up space. Hannah also shares what she has learned about ageing, self-belief and building a life on her own terms. It’s warm, funny and honest — a conversation about navigating change, overcoming doubt and refusing to let other people define what’s possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices