Women's Health Unwrapped

While we're on a pause

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is a short episode to guide you while Women’s Health Unwrapped is on a pause from new full-length releases.There are 173 episodes in the back c...

#173: International Women’s Day, Recalibration, and Why I’m Pressing Pause

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special episode.It’s going out just ahead of International Women’s Day, and it’s also my last episode for a while.Not because I’m “...

#172: A grounded spiritual approach to menopause and self-worth

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You can be the woman who holds everything together… and still feel quietly disconnected from yourself.Maybe you’re functioning. You’re doing wha...

#171: Your mental diet in midlife: How self-talk shapes menopause health

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

That voice in your head is not harmless — it’s shaping how you feel in midlife.Do you ever catch yourself scrolling at night because it’s the on...

#170: Is it ageing or alignment? How posture affects energy, brain fog and confidence in midlife

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

That neck ache that never quite goes away. The shoulder tension that creeps in by mid-afternoon. The back pain that flares up if you sit too long or w...

#169: Sacred Metabolism - Why midlife energy and weight are not just about food

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You have probably been told midlife is a slow slide into decline. Weight gain, fatigue, mood swings, brain fog – “just part of the deal now.”Mos...

#168: Fallen off track already? Why January health goals fail and what to do instead

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If January hasn’t gone to plan, take a breath. Nothing has gone wrong.This time of year is loaded with pressure to “reset” overnight – to sudd...

#167: Nervous system tools for midlife anxiety, brain fog and burnout

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you have been waking up tired, pushing through, and quietly wondering when you stopped feeling like you… this episode is for you.Because most wom...

#166: Simple daily stretches to support menopause joint pain and long-term health

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You’re doing the “right” things. You’re trying to exercise. You know strength matters in midlife. And yet your body still feels stiff, achy, o...

#165: How cutting ultra-processed foods changed everything

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the foods you lean on to get you through your busy days are quietly shaping how you feel in midlife — your mood, your hormones, your energy,...

#164: How to protect your health this Christmas (Without ripping up the rule book)

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever reach December and realise you’ve slipped to the bottom of your own priority list again — yet you promised yourself this year would be...

#163: Reinventing your career in midlife: Finding joy, alignment and confidence again

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you reached a point where your work looks “right” on paper, but inside you know it no longer fits — and neither do you?I sat down with care...

#162: Stop surviving midlife—Start becoming the woman you’re meant to be

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve done everything you were supposed to do — and yet here you are, feeling disconnected, tired and unsure where you went. That feeling? It’s...

#161: The truth about menopause brain fog

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many women in midlife are used to being the ones who keep everything running — but what happens when your brain suddenly doesn’t keep up?In this s...

#160: Breaking free from the busyness trap

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful and honest conversation I’m joined by burnout coach Ronél Pretorius to explore the hidden cost of always coping — and why so man...

#159: Why reclaiming your health in midlife starts with trusting yourself

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You keep promising you’ll start again on Monday. But what if what you really need isn’t motivation — it’s self-trust?I sat down with TEDx spea...

#158: How emotional eating steals your energy and identity

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve tried the diets.You’ve followed the plans.You know what to eat — but still find yourself reaching for food when life gets too much.I’m ...

#157: Why midlife women deserve better healthcare—And how to ask for it

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever walked out of a GP appointment feeling like you weren’t really listened to?You’ve got the symptoms. You’ve tried to explain. But s...

#156: World Menopause Day Reset: Everyday choices that change everything

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you miss the woman you used to be, and wonder how to get back to her without turning your life into a spreadsheet?In this solo episode celebrating ...

#155: Celebrating 3 years of Women’s Health Unwrapped: Lessons for life

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you waiting for a crisis before you take your health seriously?You’ve been pushing through the brain fog, the weight gain, the pressure to hold ...

#154: What if it’s not perimenopause — It’s the wine?

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the glass of wine you use to unwind is actually what’s holding you back?In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by former BBC journalist...

#153: The connection between hormones and digestive health

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this deeply insightful episode I sit down with Cindy Dupuie, a functional health practitioner and midlife woman herself, to explore the real reason...

#152: Natural menopause support that starts with tea

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this honest and empowering episode, I sit down with Candice Mason, founder of Mother Cuppa, to explore how her early health struggles led to a deep...

#151: Sophrology for perimenopause: Simple daily practices to feel like yourself again

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you miss the woman you used to be and want a clear way back to her?I sat down with Swiss sophrologist Dominique Antiglio to explore sophrology — ...

#150: Why your hormones feel out of control

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever caught yourself saying, “It must be my hormones”?You’re not alone — and you’re not wrong. But what if you could stop feeling at the mer...

#149: Radical self-responsibility and the truth about mental health

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the toughest mental health challenges you faced as a teenager could become the foundation for your greatest resilience in midlife?In this hone...

#148: From diets and doubt to strength and self-worth

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if midlife wasn’t the start of the end — but the beginning of your real, full, vibrant life?In this special episode of Women’s Health Unwra...

#147: Anxiety in Menopause: Why It Happens and How to Take Back Control

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt your heart race for no reason, avoided a motorway drive, or lain awake at 3am convinced something bad is about to happen? If this s...

#146: Boundaries: How to honour yourself and thrive in midlife

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Midlife isn’t about fixing what’s on the surface — it’s about rebuilding from the foundations up.In this powerful conversation, I’m joined b...

#145: The power of intention in managing stress

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You’re holding it all together - but inside, you’re fraying at the edges.If you've ever told yourself to just keep pushing... this conversatio...

#144: Rediscovering confidence in midlife

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you found yourself thinking, “I’ve lost my confidence”?In this powerful and grounded conversation, I’m joined by speaker coach and TEDx s...

#143: The real root of autoimmune conditions in women

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why you’re doing everything “right” but still feel unwell?I'm joined by Justin Janoska for a conversation that I know...

#142: What I learned from Mel Robbins that every woman needs to hear

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you’re running out of time — or behind where you should be?In this solo episode I’m opening up about a pivotal moment th...

#141: Unlocking the secret to quality sleep in menopause

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How well do you really sleep?Maybe you're one of the many midlife women who’ve found yourself lying awake at 3 a.m., wide-eyed and wired—even ...

#140: Understanding Osteoporosis: Risks and prevention for midlife women

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that 1 in 2 women in the UK will be diagnosed with osteoporosis and that breaking a bone increases your risk of death from any cause?Livi...

#139: Why pushing harder isn’t the answer – how to reset in midlife

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like your mind just won’t switch off?You’re not imagining it. We have up to 60,000 thoughts a day, and most of them are the same ones we...

#138: Empowering women through hormonal education

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hearing lots about changing hormones in midlife and menopause but feeling a little lost with what it all means? If you want real insights you can act ...

#137: Unlocking your energy for a healthier and happier life

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you waking up excited and energised to see how the day unfolds? Or does your day start with a sigh and a sense of ‘here we go again’?If it’s...

#136: The midlife mindset shift you need to hear today

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know that feeling when you really want to make a change, but no matter how much you want it, you just don’t seem to follow through?Maybe it’s ...

#135: Empowering women to shift from dieting to wellbeing

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re stuck in a cycle of dieting and know it’s time to release yourself from these chains, then take a listen as I chat with Nikki Clarke, a ...

#134: Mastering consistency to build healthy habits that stick

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re diving into something that so many women struggle with but rarely talk about properly—staying consistent with health habits.I'm jo...

#133: Empowering women through storytelling

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What expectations do you place upon yourself – and what’s the cost of pursuing them?In this episode of Women’s Health Unwrapped, I’m joined by...

#132: Why blood sugar balance matters in menopause

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you experience energy crashes, cravings or that familiar mid-afternoon slump that leaves you reaching for something sweet? You’re not alone — a...

#131: The truth about weight loss injections: What every midlife woman should know

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re diving into something that’s very topical right now, and a subject I think it’s critical to share on my platform.I’m joined by Hel...

#130: Strong not skinny: Why midlife movement matters more than ever

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you moving your body in a way that supports you or punishes you?If you’ve ever felt like exercise is something you should do, but never really e...

#129: Shift work and hormonal health: Smart eating strategies for women

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are irregular work hours affecting your health and energy levels? Maybe you’re one of the 4 million people in the UK who work shifts and struggle wi...

#128: Navigating your emotional health in midlife

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is menopause throwing you into an emotional spin? Do you feel like you’re pushing down your emotions because if they come to the surface it may lead...

#127: How to reclaim your identity and purpose in motherhood

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you lost a part of yourself when you became a mother? You're not alone. A staggering 62% of women in the UK say they’ve ...

#126: Bonus Episode - International Women’s Day 2025

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This special bonus episode for International Women’s Day 2025 is all about why women’s health is the foundation of empowerment, and why prioritisi...

#125: Breaking the silence on menopause in the workplace

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can workplaces move beyond awareness and take real action to support menopausal women?In this enlightening conversation I’m joined by Swim Engla...

#124: The deep connection between hair, identity and confidence

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 What if losing your hair meant losing a part of your identity? I’m joined in this episode by Nicola Wood, founder of The Wonderful Wig Company, T...

#123: How I finally stopped dieting and transformed my relationship with food

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever felt trapped in the endless cycle of dieting—starting every Monday, feeling like you’ve failed by Friday, and promising yourself ...

#122: Embracing the messiness of midlife with all your nakedness

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like midlife is a time for slowing down or fading into the background? What if, instead, it was your chance to redefine fun, confid...

#121: Why your self-worth matters more than ever in midlife and menopause

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you believe that you are valuable? It’s a question not many of us ever ask ourselves, but one we absolutely should be, and one we should always b...

#120: Menopause and pelvic health: What you need to know

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that there are almost 10 million women in the UK with some form of bladder problem and that an estimated 1in 4 women in the UK are regul...

#119: The mindset shift you need to improve your health

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Rose, an applied functional medicine practitioner specialising in autoimmune diseases joins today to share her personal journey of recovering ...

#118: Overcoming guilt and making time for exercise

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to fit in exercise? Are you telling yourself there’s never enough time to exercise? Not having time to go to the gym or get in a run...

#117: Creating confidence in the kitchen for all your family

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kristy Bara-Novskis joins the podcast today to explore how to have a positive relationship with food and highlights the importance of modelling good e...

#116: Make 2025 the year for success not resolutions

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we wrap-up 2024 I want to to help you to know why your health matters to prioritise building better habits around in 2025, and to make sure you’r...

#115: The power of self-care in grief

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grief and loss will be part of all of our lives at some point. Having resilience and also self-compassion to support yourself when you lose a loved on...

#114: Stripping back the truth about detoxing

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re exploring detoxification, stripping back what it is and providing simple actionable steps you can implement into your everyday life. To...

#113: The 8 reasons why you binge eat and how to stop

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think about your relationship with food? Or maybe, like many women, food is something that is often in your thoughts! In this episode I’m jo...

#112: Is this the reason you're struggling to build healthier habits?

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered, or maybe even gotten frustrated, about why you always struggle to make lasting changes to your health and wellness habits? Tr...

#111: Rewiring your brain to build healthy habits

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fed-up of not being able to get new habits to stick? Want to know the secret to building successful habits? Join me as I chat with guest expert Mindi...

#110: The secret to my healthy life

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever caught yourself looking at someone who is living their life the way you want to live yours, wondering how it’s so easy for them? When...

#109: Building habits of soul care and intentional self-care

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you prioritise self-care? Or perhaps you think of self-care as something to treat yourself to now and again - like having a bubble bath? Today I’...

#108: Finding harmony between work and wellness

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is work a part of your life that promotes strong wellbeing, or is it perhaps a big contributor to you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and even burnt ou...

#107: Mental health and menopause

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined in this episode by Dr. Katie Ashcroft, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and lecturer, to share her extensive experience in mental healt...

#106: Navigating menopause when HRT isn't an option

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

October is both Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Menopause Awareness Month and today’s conversation is going to bring both of these very important ...

#105: Celebrating 2 years of unwrapping the power of healthy living

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the Women's Health Unwrapped podcast, I’m reflecting on two years of the podcast, sharing insights and highlights from pa...

#104: How to build a strong core for health and happiness

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting around 90% of the global population at some point in their lives? He...

#103: Are you sabotaging your health goals?

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever struggled to make the health changes you knew you really wanted to make, did you work out why they didn’t happened? What if I told ...

#102: Harnessing the power of dreams for health and wellbeing

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wonder why you dream and whether your dreams are trying to tell you something? Dream expert Bambi Corso-Steinmeyer is chatting with me to...

#101: What the diet industry doesn't want you to know

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been on a diet? Are you still ‘on a diet’? Given that the average woman spends up to 17 years of her life dieting, and that most onl...

#100: Talking menopause as a family: breaking the menopause taboo

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special 100th episode, I’m bringing my husband Kev back to the podcast to discuss the importance of talking about menopause within families....

#99: Why menopause doesn't have to feel like the end of the road

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you thinking of menopause as the beginning of the end of your life? Does it feel like it’s all doom and gloom? It’s just how it’s going to b...

#98: Embracing menopause with the power of movement

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to make time to exercise? Or is it more about hating the gym and thinking that all kinds of exercise are just too hard? Join me as I ...

#97: Mothering and the menopause: navigating motherhood alongside menopause

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine if you went into menopause right after having twins. And you’re only in your twenties. This is the story that guest Emily Courtney is sharin...

#96: How to take care of yourself for strong health in midlife divorce

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For many women who face a break up or divorce, their health takes a huge hit, causing mental and physical health challenges, some that take years to o...

#95: Overcoming Self-Doubt: Pursuing the Impossible Dream

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate the buzz of the Paris 2024 Olympics I’m joined in this episode by ex-professional athlete Danielle Reedy chatting all about her road to...

#94: Optimising your freezer to eat well, save time, and stress less!

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you get stressed over what to eat and all that goes into preparing meals? You’re not alone! Meal planning, food shopping, meal prepping, and coo...

#93: Don't wait until for an illness to value your health

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your health really is the greatest asset you own, as without it the things you want for yourself and the great life you desire might just become out o...

#92: What's really stopping you from taking better care of yourself?

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been putting off making changes to feel better then this episode is for you! Join me on my own today as I explore the reasons why so many...

#91: Does your heart need to be healed for true health and happiness?

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us are carrying, often without knowing, trauma and hurt from our childhood experiences and events that have happened as we move into adulth...

#90: Improving your health with sex and intimacy

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can good sex improve your health? We’re exploring this with guest expert Sarah Rose Bright, a love, sex, and intimacy coach. Sarah talks about the r...

#89: Peeling back the layers of hormonal change in perimenopause

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We know how much can change as we navigate perimenopause and transition into menopause and that these changes can cause major disruption to your life....

#88: Why menopause isn't an old age problem

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you be ‘too young’ to be menopausal? Menopause has been positioned in society as something that means you’re ageing. It means you’re getti...

#87: Unconventional but possible!

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is sharing how her journey to better health was a far from conventional one and why this experience has led to her now helping other w...

#86: Taking control of your life to unlock health and happiness

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me for a very special episode where I’m celebrating some big changes in my life following years of struggling with my health, happiness, and se...

#85: What stops you from living an active life?

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does being healthy really mean? And perhaps more importantly, how can we each start to pursue our own version of wellness? This is exactly what ...

#84: Digging deeper than diet for lasting transformational weight loss

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling a bit discouraged after falling off your diet plan?  Ever wondered why, despite strong motivation, it can be so tough to stick to a diet?  A...

#83: The power of your brain in stress and emotional regulation

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about hypnotherapy as a tool for personal growth and wellbeing? Or do you associate it only with entertainment and about control...

#82: Why it's time to ditch the diet culture holding us back from health and happiness

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Has dieting ever made you get the happy life you want? What about sustaining the results long term? The average woman is said to spend between 17 to ...

#81: Heart Matters: Empowering women with vital health knowledge

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ask a woman what disease she’s most afraid of and the answer will most likely be breast cancer. Tell her that heart disease kills twice as many wome...

#80: How to build new habits when you're struggling with anxiety

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety is on the rise, especially amongst women. In the last three years we’ve seen a huge rise in the number of people struggling with anxiety, in...

#79: Navigating chronic illness and disability with strong health

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chronic illness is rising fast, especially amongst women, and as more people struggle with their health because of these long-term illnesses and disab...

#78: Why brain health matters at every age

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With cases of Dementia rising and more awareness becoming known about the lifestyle and hormonal factors that can increase your risk, we want to help ...

#77: Why striving for success doesn’t always lead to happiness

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Note: In our conversation we do briefly talk about Emma attempting to take her own life, so please decide if this episode might trigger you. Is the d...

#76: Our top tips to sleep better and feel more energised

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you sleeping well? If not, you’re not alone. Sleep is one of the biggest problems many individuals give for not performing to their best.  In ...

#75: The danger of being on the wrong life path

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your health is impacted by literally everything about how you live and this includes more than your lifestyle habits! The relationships you have, the ...