Going for Goal

Hey everyone, we're back! This season, powered by Nike, we're homing in on all things running. You can expect tips and tactics from Nike run coaches to build or elevate your own running practice, whatever your level. Plus, powerful stories from extraordinary women - some familiar, some not so - guaranteed to spark your motivation this back-to-school season.In today's episode, Roisín is joined by journalist and author Ella Dove. Ella lost her lower right leg in a freak accident, aged just 25. The word ‘inspirational' is seriously overused, but if any adjective characterises her journey since that day, it's exactly that. Whatever your personal barrier to getting what you want out of your body, mind and life right now, you might just perceive it a little differently after listening to her story.In today's Coaching Clinic, Ella is joined by Nike Run Coach and top physiotherapist Manni Ovola. He arms her with the tools she needs to really go for her own running goals: to run more evenly and break through the 5k barrier.Join host Roisín Dervish-O'Kane on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneJoin Ella Dove on Instagram: @ellarosedoveJoin Nike Run Coach Manni Ovola on Instagram @manni_oJoin Women's Health on Instagram @womenshealthukLike what you're hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you'll never miss an episode. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Mission Confidence, a special edition of the Going For Goal podcast sponsored by Philips that’s designed to help you on your body confidence journey. This podcast has been created as part of our Project Body Love initiative, which is all about challenging the way we think, feel and speak about our bodies; embracing what makes us unique and putting an end to negative self-talk and embarrassment. Philips believe that hair removal should be a choice, and it looks different for everyone. If you do choose to remove your body hair, whether you prefer to take it all off or to tackle your legs, armpits or bikini line only, Philips has a range of hair removal tools to suit your needs. And on Mission Confidence, over four episodes and with the help of some very wise women, we’re going to be exploring confidence in its various facets and forms – with the goal of helping you tap into yours.On this final episode of Mission Confidence we’re looking specifically at ageless confidence with two women – one who’s 28, the other who’s 42 – who are both extremely passionate about the topic. They are Women’s Health editor-in-chief Claire Sanderson and three-time WH cover star and PT Alice Liveing. We discuss how confidence can evolve with age and experience – and how both women have noticed that, as they’ve gotten older, they’re better equipped to find confidence and strength from what’s inside – kindness, resilience, individuality, grit – rather than needing external validation to shore-up their self-esteem. Both seriously fit women discuss the confidence-fuelling power of a workout; why body hair, or the lack of it, doesn’t need to be a statement – and why using the Philips Lumea IPL device is a simple, pain-free solution for helping them achieve the smooth armpits and bikini line they, personally, prefer. Join Alice Liveing on Instagram: @aliceliveingJoin Claire Sanderson on Instagram: @clairesandersonJoin Roisín Dervish-O’Kane on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokane https://www.instagram.com/roisin.dervishokane/To find out more visit philips.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Mission Confidence, a special edition of the Going For Goal podcast sponsored by Philips that’s designed to help you on your body confidence journey. This podcast has been created as part of our Project Body Love initiative, which is all about challenging the way we think, feel and speak about our bodies; embracing what makes us unique and putting an end to negative self-talk and embarrassment. Philips believe that hair removal should be a choice, and it looks different for everyone. If you do choose to remove your body hair, whether you prefer to take it all off or to tackle your legs, armpits or bikini line only, Philips has a range of hair removal tools to suit your needs. And on Mission Confidence, over four episodes and with the help of some very wise women, we’re going to be exploring confidence in its various facets and forms – with the goal of helping you tap into yours.Today we’re discussing the self-esteem-bolstering power of expressing yourself through fashion with Sonny Turner, a 22-year-old Birmingham-born model and body positivity advocate. Whether she’s stepping down the runway at NY fashion week or posing up a storm on her IG grid, you’ll know her as bold, confident and committed to sharing the message that women of all shapes and sizes should feel empowered to experiment with fashion and wear what they want, when they want. Here, Sonny reveals the body image wobbles she’s experienced over the course of the pandemic and how pulling together new outfits, and leaning into workouts, has helped her get excited about the unlocked summer ahead. She also shares how experimenting with the Philips Lumea at home IPL device is helping her get the smooth armpits she prefers – without irritation.Join Sonny Turner on Instagram: @sonnyturner__ https://www.instagram.com/sonnyturner___/?hl=enJoin Roisín on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokane https://www.instagram.com/roisin.dervishokane/To find out more visit philips.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Mission Confidence, a special edition of the Going For Goal podcast sponsored by Philips, designed to help you on your body confidence journey. This podcast has been created as part of our Project Body Love initiative, which is all about challenging the way we think, feel and speak about our bodies, embracing what makes us unique and putting an end to negative self-talk and embarrassment. Philips believe that hair removal should be a choice, and that it looks different for everyone. If you do choose to remove your body hair - whether you prefer to take it all off or to tackle your legs, armpits or bikini line only - Philips has a range of hair removal tools to suit your needs.On Mission Confidence, over four episodes and with the help of some very wise women, we’re going to be exploring confidence in its various facets and forms – with the goal of helping you tap into yours. Today, we're discussing how women can find their way back to who they are as individuals after becoming parents, with Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn AKA comedy duo The Scummy Mummies. Between the laughs (these two are gloriously unfiltered) we discuss the often-complex journeys of body acceptance that can play out post-baby, plus why small acts of self-care may prove powerful when it comes to reinforcing confidence. Of course, we also talk about body hair: specifically, why there's no right or wrong approach, plus how one newly-single mum is enjoying experimenting with the Philips Lumea IPL device as she prepares to date again this summer. Join The Scummy Mummies on Instagram: @scummymummiesJoin Roisín on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneIf you enjoyed the episode, sign up for the Project Body Love event, in association with Philips, which is taking place online on the 15 & 16 May. Sessions are free to attend. Register now to reserve your place and receive the full two-day schedule here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You’ll likely know well the multiple fitness benefits of incorporating high intensity interval training - better known as HIIT - into your workout regime. There's the improved cardio-respiratory health boosted fat burn, as well as the fact this most intense and sweaty of exercise need only last a short while. It’s these perks - and that it requires next to no equipment, and minimal amounts of space - that have drawn so many of you to HIIT during the pandemic as you keep fit from the confines of bedrooms and gardens bedrooms and gardens. But, as the gyms draw us back with their wide range of classes and shiny weights areas, is it time to reconsider? Because - as you’ll learn - there can be too much of a good thing. In today’s episode, our digital fitness writer Morgan Fargo speaks to Luke Worthington, a personal trainer and sports scientist, as well as personal trainer and two-time WH cover star Alice Liveing, about how to find that all important healthy balance and fun when it comes to workouts. They discuss what HIIT is, as well as what people commonly get wrong - including that if you’re going too hard, for too long, it will not only place you at increased risk of injury but may also sabotage your body composition goals. Listen to find out how to do HIIT right in your exercise schedule, so that it works well for you. Because as Alice and Luke both say, fitness should be something that has a positive impact on your emotional wellbeing - that makes you feel really good. Join Alice Liveing on Instagram: @aliceliveingJoin Luke Worthington on Instagram: @lukewtrainingJoin Morgan Fargo on Instagram: @morganfargoJoin Women's Health UK on Instagram: @womenshealthuk Like what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode. Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hi there! On Going For Goal next week we’re giving you a refresher on HIIT - high intensity interval training. We’ll discuss how the popular workout you’ve long loved, which has become a living room staple during the pandemic, may actually be sabotaging your fitness goals. Plus, how to dial it back so those short, sweaty workouts really do work for you, in both body and mind. Ahead of the full thing dropping on Tuesday, here are our guests - top trainers Luke Worthington and Alice Liveing (also a three-time Women's Health cover star) on why quality, not quantity, is key when it comes to doing HIIT well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Mission Confidence, a special edition of the Going For Goal podcast sponsored by Philips, designed to help you on your body confidence journey. This podcast has been created as part of our Project Body Love initiative, which is all about challenging the way we think, feel and speak about our bodies, embracing what makes us unique and putting an end to negative self-talk and embarrassment. Philips believe that hair removal should be a choice, and that it looks different for everyone. If you do choose to remove your body hair - whether you prefer to take it all off or to tackle your legs, armpits or bikini line only - Philips has a range of hair removal tools to suit your needs.On Mission Confidence, over four episodes and with the help of some very wise women, we’re going to be exploring confidence in its various facets and forms – with the goal of helping you tap into yours. Today we’re exploring the topic of body confidence in summer with Callie Thorpe. And confidence? It’s kind of her thing. As founder of The Confidence Corner, she speaks to hundreds of thousands of women spreading kindness, celebrating the beauty of different body types and sharing the message that in life, you make your own rules. Today she shares how far she’s come from being the insecure teenager who was so ashamed of her body that she covered up in knitwear on the beach; why her confidence journey is ongoing; the reason she loves having silky smooth legs – and how using the Philips Lumea IPL device is helping her get there. At home – and faff-free.Join Callie on Instagram: @CallieThorpeJoin Roisín on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokane If you enjoyed the episode, sign up for the Project Body Love event, in association with Philips, which is taking place online on the 15 & 16 May. Sessions are free to attend. Register now to reserve your place and receive the full two-day schedule here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What’s it like to be counted down and know that, in seconds, you’re going to be speaking live to millions of people across the UK? Nerve-wracking, according to Claudia Winkleman, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. Whether she’s dazzling presenting Strictly or chatting into the mic for her Radio 2 show, the broadcaster, mother-of-three and Head & Shoulders ambassador still gets a real buzz of excitement. As at-home as she appears, she tells our editor-in-chief Claire Sanderson in today’s episode, that she might not do it perfectly, but that that’s okay. Because – according to Claudia – perfection is overrated and ‘failure is excellent’. It’s the approach she brings not only to her job, but also to parenting – and maintaining her health – and in today’s episode, she breaks it down. Claudia is a real joy to listen to - listen on for her number one energy hack; her skin and hair care essentials; and her strategies for raising a confident teenage daughter.Join Claudia Winkleman on Instagram: @claudiawinkleJoin Claire Sanderson on Instagram: @clairesandersonJoin Women's Health UK on Instagram: @womenshealthukLike what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode.Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello there - on Going For Goal next week we've got the one and only Claudia Winkleman. The TV and radio presenter, who is also a Head & Shoulders ambassador, opens up to us about her love of growing older, the nerve-wracking experience of taking over from Graham Norton on Radio 2, and her favourite beauty products. Ahead of the full thing dropping on Tuesday, here's the simple - and entirely free - way the mother-of-three keeps her productivity up throughout the day. We'll definitely be giving this one a try! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What things can you do to cope mentally and recover physiologically after injuring yourself while exercising? It’s a question that our acting digital editor Francesca Menato has sought answers to over the last year. She was training for her fourth - and hopefully fastest - marathon when she caught Covid-19, and the long-term effects on her lungs meant she wasn’t able to run for 12 weeks. Then, when she laced up her trainers once more and built up her fitness over six weeks for a 31-hour ultra relay, she found herself struck down again - this time with ITB syndrome and bursitis, and out of action for four months. She’s doing better now, and returned to shorter runs in early March, but dealing with that injury was tough. And she’s not alone - tonnes of you have got in touch to share your own experience of lockdown fitness set-backs. In today’s episode, we call on Dr Josie Perry, sports psychologist and founder of Performance In Mind, and Emmanuel Ovola, physiotherapist and Nike run coach. They discuss why so many people have become injured during training during the pandemic, the importance of dealing with the emotional fallout of not being able to stay active, as well as tips and tricks to get you actually doing those all-important rehab exercises. Join Dr Josie Perry on Twitter: @JosephineperryJoin Emmanuel Ovola on Twitter: @Manni_OJoin Francesca Menato on Instagram: @ces_menatoJoin Women's Health UK on Instagram: @womenshealthukLike what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode.Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! On Going for Goal next week, we’re tackling the topic of recovering after a sports injury. Ahead of the full thing dropping on Tuesday here’s one of the experts featured on the episode, leading sports psychologist Dr Josie Perry, on her top technique for how you can cope, psychologically, while your body gets better. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the decade that she’s been on our screens, whether that’s watching her on TV or reading about her on your smartphone, we’ve seen a few sides to Millie Mackintosh. There’s been the party girl, the businesswoman, the wellness enthusiast, and the WH cover star a whopping four times over. And now, almost a year on from the birth of her daughter, Sienna, it’s time to get to know another: Millie the doting mum, which has given her a whole new perspective on what healthy means to her. In this episode, she tells us what becoming a mother for the first time in a year like no other really felt like, her nerves about her post-baby body before our photoshoot, and what she’s booking in for the great British ‘unlocked’ summer of 2021. She is super open - discussing her and husband Hugo Taylor’s lockdown bickering, as well as the unfiltered realities of C-section recovery and how this has affected her journey back to fitness.Join Millie Mackintosh on Instagram: @milliemackintoshJoin Roisin Dervish-O'Kane on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneJoin Women's Health UK on Instagram: @womenshealthukLike what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode.Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hi! We’ve got this month's cover star Millie Mackintosh on the pod next week sharing the lessons she’s learned from becoming a mother for the first time in 2020, all the things she’ll be booking in to make the most of the great unlocked summer (fingers crossed) of 2021 and, of course, what her approach to wellness looks like now. Ahead of the full thing dropping into your podcast app of choice on Tuesday, here’s Millie sharing why it’s important to her to be open and honest about her postpartum body image journey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you been struggling, of late, to tick something - anything - off your to-do list? We’re right there with you - in the procrastination zone. A mental state we promise ourselves time and time again that we won’t slip back into. But, for many of us, changes to usual routines and motivations have been disrupted during the pandemic - with productivity taking a goal-busting nose-dive. Which is why, in this episode, rather than avoid the problem and hope it will go away, we’re tackling the issue of procrastination head-on – discussing the tools and techniques you can use to encourage yourself to be more productive and, ultimately, create more space for the good stuff. As you’ll learn, you’re not a procrastinator. You simply procrastinate - and we’re here to help you climb out of that habit so you can build more positive ones. Our guests this week are Dr Grace Lordan, associate professor in behavioural science at the London School of Economics and author of Think Big, and also Grace Beverley, founder of apparel brand TALA as well as workout app Shreddy, and author of Working Hard, Hardly Working. We discuss the most common triggers for procrastination, and how it can take different forms with different people. There’s also great points made about the counterproductive cult of busyness, and why comparing yourself to others in a similar professional space is a disaster for productivity – let alone happiness. Plus, there’s chat about finding your own hype man - or woman - why showing up for yourself in small increments is key and how to have respect for all those other elements of life the matter to you while still flourishing at work. Enjoy! Join Grace Beverley on Instagram: @gracebeverleyJoin Dr Grace Lordan on Instagram: @g.lordanJoin Roisin Dervish-O'Kane on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneJoin Women's Health UK on Instagram: @womenshealthuk Like what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode. Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! On Going for Goal next week we’re helping you become more productive. We’ll discuss why you might be struggling to get things done and how to get yourself out of that headspace with some stellar tools and techniques from our expert panel. Ahead of the full thing dropping on Tuesday, here’s one of our guests - entrepreneur Grace Beverley, author of new book Working Hard, Hardly Working: How To Achieve More, Stress Less and Feel Fulfilled - on how she batches tasks to squeeze out procrastination and maximise productivity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let’s get one thing straight: health, fitness, wellness - this stuff is a long-game pursuit. You eat well; you train hard; you rest - in mind, as well as body - to get the most out of this life as you can. But sometimes, we get it, you want to take things up a gear to be able to perform and feel at your best. And what we’re hearing from you guys at the moment is that this spring - after the longest, bleakest winter - is one such time. So, what works when it comes to getting results faster? And what should really be avoided? They’re just some of the questions that we’ll address in today’s show. Bringing the know-how and all the sunny, perk-you-up energy is personal trainer Courtney Black. Renowned for her seriously tough HIIT workouts and adored by her 800k-plus Instagram followers, her message is all about embracing challenge. So, who better to offer a spring time pep talk. In today’s episode she talks to our digital fitness writer Morgan Fargo about making the most out of your home workouts, how low-impact doesn’t have to mean low-intensity and why, when it comes to fuelling your fitness, there are no ‘bad foods’. Courtney also shares her exact formula for setting realistic goals - and her tips for varying your workouts, so that the process of reaching for those goals becomes one you love too much to quit. Join Courtney Black on Instagram: @courtneydblackJoin Morgan Fargo on Instagram: @morganfargoJoin Women's Health UK on Instagram: @womenshealthuk Like what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode. Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello everyone! If you're feeling a little sluggish, and just not on your fitness game of late, then our next episode is sure to get you motivated. We've got personal trainer Courtney Black bringing her irrepressible energy - sharing her advice on challenging your body with home workouts, to get results that last. Ahead of the full thing dropping, here's her detailing her tried-and-tested goal-setting formula to make sticking to your exercise routine a breeze. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The past year has wreaked havoc on our lives in ways we didn’t expect - and those sudden changes to routines and habits, as well as a mountain of unexpected extra pressures, have had a knock-on effect on our bodies. Not least our hair. As you’ll hear in today’s show, pandemic stress has been the root of many concerns when it comes to our locks. Things like hair loss and thinning, as well as greasy roots, itchy scalps and brittle ends. And while some may say fretting about hair is frivolous - that it should be the least of your concerns right now - when something becomes tied up in your confidence and self-esteem, we believe that it’s so important to seek the right help and support. Which is why in this episode we’ve called on two leading, knowledgeable voices in the hair industry to help smooth over your worries. They are consultant trichologist Anabel Kingsley, brand president of the revered Philip Kingsley clinics and product ranges, and celebrity hairdresser and salon owner Adam Reed, who is a global ambassador for GHD. In this super-informative conversation, you’ll find out everything you need to know about how to nourish your hair back to health - from how often you should really give it a wash, to treating dryness, which products are worth your money and the best steps for tackling postpartum shedding. Join Anabel Kingsley on Instagram: @anabel_kingsleyJoin Adam Reed on Instagram: @adamreedhairJoin Perdie Nouril on Instagram: @perditanourilJoin Women's Health UK on Instagram: @womenshealthukLike what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode.Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hi there! On Going For Goal next week we’ve got a bumper hair special for you. Get the low-down on how to remedy everything from an itchy, flaky scalp to hair loss - plus, learn which products are truly worth your cash. Ahead of the full thing dropping on Tuesday, here’s one of our expert panellists, top hairdresser Adam Reed, with a genius hack for tackling greasy roots if you’ve got fine hair. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When you’re stuck in the middle of those hard things - rough patches, low ebbs of your story - the challenge of getting out can feel insurmountable. But the very timely message that comes out strong from today’s guest is that, not only is there light at the end of the tunnel, but that sometimes, on the other side of that little flicker of hope, there’s something better. She is Kirsty Gallacher - TV and radio broadcaster, and host of Stripped Back Sport, a Global podcast with new episodes every Monday. In today’s show - alongside sharing how her fitness fundamentals changed during the pandemic and busting female health taboos - she reflects on how those times of personal difficulty built her resilience and, ultimately, guided her towards a place where she feels at her happiest yet. She is super candid in this chat: from sexism in her early career and her decision to break out of her comfort zone and go freelance in her 40s, to how lockdown helped this extroverted, perma-busy working mum realise that she could, really, enjoy taking time for herself.Join Kirsty Gallacher on Instagram: @gallacherkirstyJoin Claire Sanderson on Instagram: @clairesandersonJoin Women's Health UK on Instagram: @womenshealthuk Like what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode. Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! On Going for Goal next week we’ve got TV and radio broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher talking us through everything from her exact fitness formula and the sexism she experienced in her early sports broadcasting career to some exciting future plans and the lessons in resilience she's learned from going through tough times. Ahead of the full thing dropping on Tuesday, here’s Kirsty on why keeping fit and active is so important for her - now more than ever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If your workouts are centred around achieving maximum calorie burn - or you’re mega into running but don’t do much to strengthen your hard-working muscles between clocking up those 5ks - it’s time for a rethink. Because all women need to be strength training - according to two of the most esteemed trainers in the business. They are Joslyn Thompson Rule, Nike Master Trainer, women’s strength specialist, author of How To Move It and host of the Fitness Unfiltered podcast, and Andy Vincent, a PT with 20+ years experience in the fitness industry who has extensively studied strength and conditioning, sports performance, nutrition and biomechanics. So, why exactly is strength training so important for women? What do you need to get started? How do you progress your practice? And is there any truth supporting that tired - but still getting traction - notion that lifting weights can ‘bulk you up’? Women’s Health’s Editor-in-Chief Claire Sanderson gets to the bottom of these questions, and more, in today's show.Join Joslyn Thompson Rule on Instagram: @joslynthompsonruleJoin Andy Vincent on Instagram @andyvincentptJoin Claire Sanderson on Instagram @clairesandersonJoin Women's Health UK on Instagram @womenshealthukLike what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode.Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One message that’s come out loud and clear from the pandemic is the importance of other people for our health and happiness. And just as you nurture those ties with close friends, family members and your extended gang of pals, workplace relationships are worthy of your time and attention, too. Not only for the benefit of your social health and wellbeing at work, but also for success in your career. So says Carole Robin PhD - foremost workplace culture expert who taught the world-renowned Interpersonal Dynamics course at the Stanford Graduate Business School for 17 years and shares her insights in new book Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family and Colleagues. In today’s episode she and Rebecca Seal, food journalist, cookbook writer and author of Solo: How To Work Alone Without Losing Your Mind, join Roisín to discuss practical ways to strengthen those bonds to perform better, stave off the creep of WFH loneliness and just enjoy your life - work, play, and the rest - a whole lot more. And whether you’re freelance and WFH for the foreseeable, a staffer whose organisation is planning to go back full-time once restrictions lift, or if you're set to navigate a blend between at-home and in-office working, there are many things you can take away from this one.Join Carole Robin PhD on LinkedIn Join Rebecca Seal on Twitter: @RebeccaSealJoin Roisín Dervish-O'Kane on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneLike what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode.Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you get where you want to be in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! Tuesday’s episode of Going fo Goal looks at how you can nurture and strengthen your professional relationships to thrive at work. As working lives, for many, have shape-shifted over the past year with the pivot to WFH - and look set to do so again, as things gradually open up. Ahead of the full thing dropping into your podcast app of choice, here’s Carole Robin - foremost workplace culture expert who taught the world-renowned Interpersonal Dynamics course at the Stanford Graduate Business School for 17 years - talking about the benefits of being open about feelings in the workplace. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When it comes to things like self-esteem and body confidence, good influences don’t come much better than today’s guest. Danae Mercer is a journalist-turned-Instagram sensation who demonstrates self-love and body-acceptance to her 2.2 million followers. She exposes the fakery that brands use while flogging diet products online and has made it her mission to help women the world over love themselves a little more and judge themselves a little less - cellulite and stretch marks included. In today’s episode she opens up about her teenage struggles with anorexia, the problem with always looking at your face with a filter and her tips on how women can cultivate a stronger, more resilient relationship with their bodies - for themselves, the women around them, and the next generation.Join Danae on Instagram: @danaemercerJoin Roisín on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneJoin Women’s Health on Instagram: @womenshealthukTopicsDanae’s eating disorder recovery storyWhy it's important to understand the artifice of social media perfectionWhy there’s no 'right' way to celebrate your body on social mediaThe problem with using beauty filters all the timeWhy teens’ body image battle is every woman’s fightLike what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode.Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you get where you want to be in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! We've got Danae Mercer on the pod next week: a journalist-turned-body acceptance advocate and Instagram sensation (2.2m followers and counting). On Tuesday, you'll get to hear her talk candidly about her own struggles with disordered eating and body image issues, plus why she's on a mission to help women the world over judge themselves a little less harshly. Until then, here’s Danae on the evolutionary reason it's essential to be mindful on social media - and her timely tip for ensuring your feeds are full of good influences. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Few people embody a positive, powerful and balanced approach to living well during midlife quite like broadcaster and host of the Midpoint podcast, Gabby Logan. At 47, the mum-of-two feels as good as she did in her 30s, and is passionate about women her age - and older - truly owning their place on TV. As she’s very much doing right now, hosting the BBC’s coverage of the Six Nations. The way she sees it, she’s become more experienced, more skilled in those intervening years - and, as you’ll find out, she’s really fine-tuned the way she maintains her health and wellness too. You’ll hear about her fitness regimen, what it’s been like parenting in a pandemic and why it’s really important to her to prioritise her gut health. But what really sets this conversation apart is how open Gabby is about less well-trodden ground, including how she’s taking HRT since learning she’d entered the perimenopause and why the alcoholism that runs in her family has made her extremely mindful when it comes to drinking. Expect inspiration aplenty from this conversation - no matter what age and stage you’re at.Join Gabby on Instagram: @gabbyloganJoin Claire on Instagram: @clairesandersonJoin Women’s Health UK on Instagram: @womenshealthuk Topics- Gabby Logan on feeling empowered in midlife- How she exercises to boost her mental health- Why Gabby started taking HRT after entering the perimenopause- What it’s like raising teenage twins in lockdown- How she looks after her gut health Like what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode. Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What can I do to stop mindlessly snacking on food that doesn’t make me feel good? That’s a question many of you have been directing into our inbox. And, really, is it any surprise? It’s been almost a year of pandemic life, where we’re seeking comfort more than ever; and judging by what you’re telling us, often in snacks. Little morsels, consumed mindlessly that, in the end, you don’t even enjoy that much. If you want a little assistance in rewiring your urge to emotionally eat, so it’s more supportive and sustaining for your health - both physical and mentally - we’ve got you. We chat to clinical researcher and co-director of City Dieticians, Dr Nicola Guess, and clinical psychiatrist Dr Chi-Chi Obuaya, to unpick the intricate and very complex relationship between food and feelings. Crucially, we give you tonnes of strategies for how you can think about supporting your mood and energy levels between meals, including dietician-approved ways to nail healthy comfort food and practical tips for identifying when you’re emotionally eating.Join Dr Guess on Twitter: @Dr_GuessJoin Dr Obuaya on Twitter: @chichiobuaya Join Roisin on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneJoin Women’s Health UK on Instagram: @womenshealthuk Topics- How to stop mindlessly snacking- What to eat to maintain energy between meals- Practical tips to stop emotionally eating- Why we’re consuming our feelings during the pandemic Like what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode. Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! Whatever you've been up to this weekend (walking, was it?) we hope you've had a pleasant one. Next week's episode of Going for Goal covers a hotly requested topic: how you can avoid mindlessly snacking on food that doesn't make you feel good. Ahead of the full thing dropping on Tuesday morning, here's researcher and registered dietician Dr Nicola Guess on how one simple habit switch can make it so much easier to snack in a healthy way. Not yet hit subscribe? Make sure you do, so you'll never miss an episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What can I do to lose excess body weight? That’s the question we receive time and again in our inbox. And with so much bogus advice doing the rounds on the internet, it’s really important to us that we bring you sound, actionable advice on this topic, from credible people who you can trust. This week we’re looking at the specifics of how your workouts fit into the picture of building a lifestyle that supports sustainable fat loss, calling on the expertise of Jono Castano. He’s the personal trainer behind actress Rebel Wilson’s amazing fitness journey, that’s seen her shift over four stone and report feeling healthier and stronger than ever. He talks to us about setting realistic goals and the most empowering metrics to track progress, right through to the importance of getting active alongside your scheduled workouts - plus, his real thoughts about burpees! Whether you want to kickstart a significant lifestyle overhaul, like Rebel, or just make tweaks to your day so you’re maximising your movement and reaping all the body composition benefits of doing so, we hope you find his advice useful. Join Jono on Instagram: @jonocastanoaceroJoin Morgan on Instagram: @morganfargoJoin Women’s Health UK on Instagram: @womenshealthuk Topics- Rebel Wilson’s trainer on building a workout routine- How to exercise for sustainable weight loss- What to consider when embarking on a fitness journey- Which equipment to buy if you’re training at home Like what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode. Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! On Tuesday’s episode of Going for Goal we've got actress Rebel Wilson's PT, Jono Castano, sharing tonnes of advice and practical tips on how to work out for lasting weight loss. Ahead of the full thing dropping on Tuesday, here’s his tip of the week, all about the importance of building active recovery into your weekly training schedule to benefit your performance and any body composition goals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The supermodel speaks candidly about how she protects her mental health in today's episode (recorded in December) - sharing why she now attends regular therapy, how Justin supports her, and the changes she’s made to her online life that have profoundly affected her IRL happiness. Hailey, who's also a BareMinerals ambassador, chats us through her go-to workouts, her husband's struggle with chronic illness and the skincare regimen maintaining that amazing glow. FYI, Her beauty essentials include the new BareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer, BareMinerals Skinlongevity Long Life Herb Serum and BareMinerals Ageless Phyto-Retinol Face Cream (out on March 10th). Bonus! Going For Goal listeners can exclusively get 15% off at bareminerals.co.uk from the 2nd-7th Feb, using the code: GFG15. T&C's apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! This week we've got supermodel Hailey Bieber on the show. The BareMinerals Clean Beauty Ambassador shares her exact workout formula, skincare regime - and the steps she’s taken to support her mental health. One of which has been developing a healthier relationship with social media. Ahead of the full thing dropping on Tuesday morning, here’s her explaining how too much time online negatively impacted her - and the mindset shift that's made a real difference to her health, happiness and self-esteem. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you’re a little slow off the mark - or not as fired up as usual about your workouts this year - well, that’s not exactly surprising, all things considered. But you don’t need us to tell you that regular exercise - what with all it’s mood-elevating, energy-stabilising powers is one thing that will help get you through this turbo bleak midwinter, like little else. So, how do you jumpstart a fitness regimen that’s going to support you - in mind and body - through this wild time and beyond? In today’s episode we’ve got one of the world’s most loved, lauded and refreshingly real trainers answering this question. Kelsey Wells rose to prominence in fitness circles as a power trainer on the Kayla Itsines-founded SWEAT app, and continues to share her practical yet compassionate approach to strength-based training with her near three million-strong community of followers. However, she’s been on a real journey where exercise is concerned - growing up, she never saw herself falling for workouts, and it was only after a spell of poor mental health drove her to begin taking care of her body that she truly fell in love with fitness. In today’s episode, Kelsey discusses her journey from exercise refusenik to global fitness star, as well as sharing the fitness and mindset fundamentals you need to start - or reinvigorate - a fitness journey. She answers: how do you get started; when should you train; for how long?; what mix of workouts will get you strong without adding too much bulk; what gym equipment is actually worth it - and, above all, how do you keep going?Join Kelsey on Instagram: @kelseywellsJoin Morgan on Instagram: @morganfargoJoin Women’s Health UK on Instagram: @womenshealthukTopics - How Kelsey Wells fell in love with fitness- Why exercise can help boost mental health- Kelsey's mind-body strength philosophy- How to begin or reinvigorate a fitness journey, and stay motivated!Like what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode. Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello everyone! Hope your week’s been okay and you're feeling rested and prepared for the next. Tuesday’s episode of Going for Goal is just the thing for jumpstarting any flagging fitness motivation: a pep talk / get going plan from Sweat Power trainer, Kelsey Wells. Ahead of the full thing dropping into your podcast app of choice on Tuesday morning, here’s Kelsey's recommendation for the best kit to order to build strength at home. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week’s episode of Going for Goal is a joyful January catch up between Women’s Health Editor-in-Chief Claire Sanderson and this month’s cover star, Michelle Keegan. The Brassic actress and bonafide national treasure chats about finding her groove with fitness and food - and shares her current workout formula. And while she’s in a great place with her lifestyle now, Michelle opens up about a time when she was training harder, but definitely not smarter. They also discuss the new positive habits Michelle has picked up in 2020 and how the past year has shifted her outlook when it comes to maintaining her relationships with friends and family. Oh, and there’s probably a good few minutes on her favourite snacks, too. So, if you are trying to keep a lid on the amount of between-meals morsels you’re consuming, maybe don’t listen when you’re peckish.Join Michelle on Instagram: @michkeeganJoin Claire on Instagram: @clairesandersonJoin Women’s Health UK on Instagram: @womenshealthukTopics Michelle’s exact workout formula What Michelle used to get wrong with fitnessThe social media boundary that’s made Michelle happierMichelle’s favourite foods + ideal dayHow 2020 made Michelle fall for natureLike what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode. Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! We hope you're doing okay out there. Next week’s episode of Going for Goal is a catch up between Women's Health's Editor-in-Chief Claire Sanderson and actress Michelle Keegan, who's this month's cover star. Ahead of the full thing dropping on Tuesday morning, here’s Michelle on how she'll be raising her fitness game in 2021. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s natural, at this time of year, to think about what we want to do, achieve and be. Whether in our workouts, our work lives - or just regarding our relationship with ourselves. But with so much uncertainty, national lockdowns and a news cycle that’s enough to make anyone want to retreat back under the duvet, making plans, plotting goals and actually achieving them is tougher than ever. When we polled our audience on Instagram, over half of people said the sheer mental load of 2021 had sapped their motivation to set and strive for their health goals. If you’ve got no time or energy for self-improvement right now, that’s totally understandable. But, if you do, committing to small changes in your own little world could be of real benefit during this wild moment we're living through. But how do you choose goals that you love too much bail on? What can you do to ensure you’re striving for improvement in as kind a way as possible? And how do you keep yourself focused and on-mission, in the midst of…*all this*? These are among the questions we grapple with in today’s conversation, with help from Dr Anita Aitsi-Selmi, a medical doctor and public health expert-turned-transformational coach to leaders in medicine, law and business, and author of The Success Trap. Along with Dr Heather McKee, a psychologist and behaviour change specialist who helps companies and individuals make healthy changes, and make them last, with her Bite Sized Habits course.Topics:Don't set goals until you've done a mental declutter How to do an energy audit to work out what you needThe case for setting intrinsic goalsDon’t love goals? Try rituals insteadWhy self-kindness leads to more successLike what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode. Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.ukPlease read! Life is hard for many right now. We love sharing ways that you can make yourself feel and function better, but if you're struggling with your mental health please seek support from a GP, therapist or other professional. Charities such as Mind (mind.org.uk) and Rethink (rethink.org) can provide more information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! We hope you're doing okay out there. Next week's episode of Going for Goal is all about how to set health goals in a compassionate, pandemic-friendly manner. Ahead of the full thing dropping on Tuesday morning, here's what clinical psychologist and behaviour change specialist, Dr Heather McKee, believes is the crucial ingredient for setting - and smashing - your health goals amidst *all this*. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed the Christmas break, in whatever shape yours took this year. Hopefully there was plenty of resting and you’re feeling ready to support yourself - in mind and body - through what looks set to be a few more challenging months*. We thought we’d kick off the year talking about food and, specifically, why in 2021 it might be worth ripping up the healthy eating rulebook. That’s according to Professor Tim Spector OBE, a genetic epidemiologist at King’s College London, co-founder of personalised nutrition app ZOE and author of Spoon Fed: Why Everything We’ve Been Told about Food is Wrong. As that book title would suggest, Professor Spector has a reputation for being one of the most formidable myth busters in the world of nutritional science and he certainly lives up to his rep in today’s conversation. He argues against placing too much emphasis on counting calories and he’s not a fan of counting macros either: he thinks both are a bit boring, reductive and unlikely to help you achieve your health goals in any meaningful or lasting way. Professor Spector believes letting go of tired dietary rules, replacing them with a few core principles, and then - on the specifics - working out what works for your body should be your new M.O. Eat for yourself, he argues, and you'll experience fewer energy crashes and be able to reach a healthy, sustainable weight (if that's a goal for you this year) without excess restriction, calorie cutting or unnecessary misery. While Professor Tim's reasoning and evidence may be highly scientific, his solutions are pretty simple: in essence ‘don’t count your foods, change your mindset’. Sounds good, right? Follow Professor Tim Spector on Twitter: twitter.com/timspectorFollow Roisín Dervish-O'Kane on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneFollow Women's Health on Instagram: @womenshealthukTopics: Why nutrition science has been oversimplifiedWhy you should make 30-plants-a-day your nutrition targetThe case for being playful with your dietHow calories can be useful - and really not The benefits of experimenting with meal timing*Please note: we recorded this episode before the latest national lockdown - stay home and stay safe, everyone. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Well, we did it! We made it to the end of 2020 - one of the most tough, unsettling and disappointing years, going. But while we lavish due praise on our medics, carers, scientists and other key workers, we think it’s worth you taking some time to big yourself up, too. Going for Goal has been downloaded hundreds of thousands of times in 2020. That’s hundreds of thousands of times that you – collectively - have taken around half-an-hour out of being a worker, a parent, a partner - a busy person – to focus on you. Now there are more than 50 episodes ready to tune into whenever and wherever you fancy. Enter our end-of-year gift to you: today’s bumper episode in which we’ve enlisted 50 of our favourite experts (many of whom you’ll recognise from this year’s episodes) to share a little nugget of health advice. The intention is not for these tips to be actioned all in one go (um, hello, December!) but to be planted in your mind, then digested slowly, before providing a little inspiration for the goals you decide to shoot for in 2021 and beyond.A special thanks to our 50 guests (in order of appearance)...Laura Tilt (@nutrility), Dr Megan Rossi (@theguthealthdoctor), Catherine Rabess (@caffdietitian), Rhiannon Lambert (@rhitritian), Dr Hazel Wallace (@thefoodmedic), Joe Wicks (@thebodycoach), Dr Emilia Thompson (@emiliathompsonphd), Renee McGregor (@r_mcgregor), Dr Rosemary Green, Dr Rupy Aujla (@doctors_kitchen), Dr Haya Al-Khatib (@sleepnutritionist ), Adrienne Herbert (@adrienne_ldn), Nesrine Dally (@nez__healthhub), Amy Lane (@wellness_ed), Alice Liveing (@aliceliveing), Laura Hoggins (@laurabiceps), Dr Rangan Chatterjee (@drchatterjee), Joslyn Thompson Rule (@joslynthompsonrule), Dr Josie Perry (

For our penultimate episode of the year (see ya never, 2020) we’re tackling the topic of fertility - and handing the reins over to you. More than one hundred of you sent in your questions on the subject and you covered a lot of ground. Expect information on everything from understanding the timeline fundamentals and how bodyweight affects fertility to facts about interventions like egg freezing and the lifestyle tweaks that can optimise your chances of having a successful IVF cycle. The first expert answering your questions is Dr Larisa Corda, an NHS obstetrician and gynaecologist who also works in private practice. If you spend weekday mornings with Holly and Phil on the regular, you might remember her from The Conception Plan, a mini-feature on This Morning, which followed several couples struggling with infertility on their journeys to fall pregnant and foregrounded her holistic, lifestyle-focused approach to improving fertility. The second is Melanie Brown, a nutritionist who uses food and lifestyle-based interventions to help couples overcome infertility and has worked alongside gynaecologists, urologists, midwives and IVF specialists for over two decades. While the questions we received were skewed towards the experience of heterosexual couples, much of the advice given is useful for all women - regardless of their partner’s gender. There are, of course, many routes to motherhood.Follow Women’s Health on Instagram: @womenshealthukFollow Dr Larisa Corda on Instagram: @drlarisacordaFollow Melanie Brown on Instagram: @melaniebrownnutrition Follow Roisín on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneTopics: Tips for futureproofing fertility in your early 30sEating for fertile health: the case for carbs and dairyFertility MOT’s: what happens and are they worth it?Lifestyle tweaks for boosting IVF cycle successWhat happens after an ‘unexplained infertility’ diagnosisLike what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode. Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! Ahead of our weekly episode drop on Thursday, here’s what's coming up on this week’s show. We’re tackling the topic of fertility; putting your questions direct to a doctor and a nutritionist, who both specialise in helping couples conceive. Here’s what one of our experts, obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Larisa Corda, wants women considering egg freezing - now or in the future - to know. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you feeling lonely at the moment? That was just one of the questions we set out to answer when we surveyed over 2,000 WH readers, followers and listeners this autumn. The findings were stark: 79% of you told us you feel lonelier now than you did before the pandemic - a number that rises to 87% among single people. For a community formed around a shared passion for health, this is troubling news. Loneliness is about as destructive a force for mental and physical health as you can get. So, rather than spend our weekly slot chatting to you about all the ways loneliness can harm you, we want to talk you through something we hope can help - regardless of your age, relationship status or living set up. It’s our new campaign, The Loneliness Remedy, and it hinges on a simple concept: that just as you plan your at-home workouts and take time out for self-care, it’s essential to work on your social nutrition (lessening the burden of loneliness via cultivating connections and caring for others) too. And much like you aim to eat at least five fruit and vegetables a day - per NHS advice - we’re encouraging all of you listening to seek out five socially nutritious interactions every day, too. So, how can you tell if you are lonely? And how, practically, can you go about getting your other five-a-day alongside all the very many things on your to-do list? Joining host Roisín Dervish O'Kane to discuss this and more is Jeffrey Hall, professor of communication studies at the University of Kansas and Dr Sophie Mort, a clinical psychologist who made the move from working in the NHS to running remote online therapy appointments with clients worldwide.Follow Dr Sophie Mort on Instagram: @_drsophFollow Roisin Dervish-O'Kane on Instagram: @roisin.dervishokaneFollow Women's Health on Instagram: @womenshealthukTopics:Why loneliness has affected so many during the pandemicThe difference between interactions on social media and in real lifeHow to tell if you are lonelyWhy Women's Health's The Loneliness Remedy may helpHow to deal with isolation if you're feeling aloneLike what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode. Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk.Please read! If loneliness is seriously adversely affecting your mental health please seek support from your GP, a therapist or other professional. Charities such as Mind and Rethink can provide more information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hi there! On this week's show we introduce WH's latest campaign - The Loneliness Remedy - and explain why we're encouraging you to think about your 'social nutrition' and getting your other five-a-day. Ahead of the full episode dropping on Thursday, here's Jeff Hall, professor of communication studies at the University of Kansas, explaining why, if you're struggling with loneliness right now, it's probably best to limit your social media use... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're thinking of you at WH during this most November-y of Novembers. If you’re having a pretty grey day, we hope that today’s show will be a bit of a brightener. Rather than a conversation that homes in on how to achieve a specific health goal, we’ve got an interview for you with one of the most fun and interesting up-and-coming female stars on our screens right now. She’s AJ Odudu, the 32-year-old Blackburn-born presenter who you’ll know from TV shows including The Voice and Don’t Rock the Boat with Freddie Flintoff. Her on-screen brand is all high energy and warm smiles, but in today’s episode – in which she chats to WH’s digital fitness writer Morgan Fargo - she opens up about how tricky 2020 was to manage for someone as extroverted as herself. However, she tells us how lockdown has taught her some valuable lessons - not least the importance of establishing a solid workout routine and getting enough rest. AJ also speaks candidly about how the Black Lives Matter movement affected her emotionally, and why the article she wrote for Vogue (which was shared widely online - do have a Google and read it if you haven’t already) was a form of self-therapy. It’s a chat that’s sunny, energising - and really thought provoking.Follow AJ Odudu on Instagram: @ajoduduFollow Morgan Fargo on Instagram: @morganfargoFollow Women's Health on Instagram: @womenshealthukTopics:AJ Odudu on being an extrovert during lockdownLearning the importance of getting enough restHow affirmations help give her confidence presentingWhy the Black Lives Matter movement was a time of traumaHow she motivates herself to workoutLike what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode. Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hope your week has got off to a good start. We’re just sliding into your podcast player of choice to let you know what’s coming up on this week’s show. We’ve got AJ Odudu in conversation with WH’s Digital Fitness Writer Morgan Fargo. The TV presenter discusses everything from the struggles of being an extrovert in lockdown, to how the massive swell in awareness around issues including police brutality and racial justice this summer affected her emotionally. Of course, there's plenty of fitness talk too.Ahead of the full interview dropping on Thursday, here’s why AJ loves to lace-up her trainers first thing... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Given how much you loved our episode all about how best to care for your skin throughout the decades, we thought it was about time we do another show solely dedicated to looking after your body’s largest organ. Because, who doesn’t want their skin to be healthy, resilient and looking its best? Women’s Health’s beauty editor, Perdie Nouril, has been collecting your questions over the past couple of weeks, and they range from perennial concerns - such as treating acne, calming rosacea and what to eat for great skin - to some topics that are, terribly, of the moment. (Think: getting rid of the dreaded maskne, and the impact all that blue light we’re exposed to is having - now that meetings, workouts, book clubs, family catch ups etc are often taking place via a screen.) Answering your questions on today’s show are two of the British beauty industry’s most in-demand doctors: Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme, founder of the award winning Adonia clinic, and renowned cosmetic dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting. Expect clear-eyed, actionable advice about a range of conditions and insider tips on how best to invest in your skin - including what much-hyped products and treatments really aren’t worth your money. Follow Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme on Instagram: @dr_ifeoma_ejikemeFollow Dr Sam Bunting on Instagram: @drsambuntingFollow Perdie Nouril on Instagram: @perditanourilLike what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode. Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Alternatively, you can email us: womenshealth@womenshealthmag.co.uk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey Going for Goal listeners! Just popping up to let you know what's coming up on this week's show (it's a goodie). WH’s Beauty Editor Perdie Nouril puts your skincare questions to two of the UK’s most sought-after skin experts: Dr Ifeoma Ejikeme, founder of the award winning Adonia clinic, and cosmetic dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting. Whether you’re concerned about fine lines, rosacea, hyperpigmentation or maskne, there will be something in here for you. (Also, there are product recommendations aplenty from the pros - perfect timing for making the most of those Black Friday deals.)Ahead of the full thing dropping on Thursday, here's Dr Sam Bunting on why azelaic acid is her unsung superhero skincare ingredient, and why it’s well worth slotting into your own routine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Whatever level of Covid restrictions you’re living under right now, there’s a high chance that you’ll be working on your fitness from your living room this November - as opposed to the gym floor. One woman who knows a thing or two about home workouts is today’s guest, PT, Instagram star and 3x WH covergirl - and columnist - Alice Liveing. Here she speaks to WH Editor-in-Chief Claire Sanderson (back before the latest restrictions came into force in England) and they cover a lot: from at-home fitness making a healthy lifestyle more accessible to what to do to ensure you’re properly challenging yourself and making gains at home - whatever those may look like to you. They also discuss the complex place we’re in with body politics in 2020, and why if weight loss or altering your body composition is a goal for you, that’s totally okay - provided your motivation and your means for getting there are healthy. Of course, staying healthy in lockdown isn’t just about fitness; Alice also talks about mental health, specifically her health anxiety and how she’s managing this condition against the ultra-triggering backdrop of a global pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! We hope your week’s going okay - and you’re being extra nice to yourself. On this week’s show we’ve got the irrepressibly sunny Alice Liveing: PT, Instagram superstar and 3x WH cover girl. Here's a sneak peak where she shares her - extremely timely - advice on how to create the ultimate home workout routine.Tune in on Thursday for the full interview. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.