Owning Space

In this episode of Owning Space, I sit down with Emilie Lavinia, Wellbeing Editor at The Independent, host of the Well Enough podcast and writer of the All Being Well newsletter, to explore sexual wellness, modern womanhood and the cultural forces shaping how women experience health and relationships today.We discuss what is really driving the wellness industry, from empowerment to wellness washing, and question what it actually means to be well in a space that is increasingly commercialised. We also explore the pressures placed on women in modern society, from performance culture to identity, and how these shape the way women relate to their bodies, health and self worth.We talk openly about porn, shame and intimacy, and examine the growing influence of the manosphere, exploring what it reveals about shifting gender dynamics, power and the cultural backlash facing women today.This is a sharp, honest and culturally informed conversation about the realities of being a woman today.Find Emilie on Instagram: @emilielaviniaukIf you’re enjoying Owning Space, follow the podcast on Spotify and Apple so you don’t miss future episodes, it really helps the show grow.Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @owningspacepodcast Watch the full video version on ⁠YouTube

What happens when you spend years being dismissed, misdiagnosed, and treated as a medical mystery?In this episode of Owning Space, Aneka is joined by author and patient advocate Tilly Rose to talk about invisible illness, systemic failure in healthcare, and the power of patient advocacy.After living with complex, multi-system symptoms for decades, Tilly was close to being discharged without a diagnosis. What followed was a turning point that changed everything, leading to life-saving answers, a global community, and a powerful new voice in women’s health.This conversation explores what it means to be unheard, the emotional toll of misdiagnosis, and how advocacy, persistence, and collective knowledge can save lives.A vital listen for anyone navigating chronic illness, medical gaslighting, or learning how to take up space within a system that too often overlooks women.Tilly’s book, Be Patient, is available here#WomensHealth #PatientAdvocacy #InvisibleIllness #ChronicIllness #MedicalGaslighting #Misdiagnosis #HealthcareInequality #PatientVoice #HealthJustice #BePatient #OwningSpacePodcast

Gabriella (Gabz) Pearson has lived with endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibromyalgia, hypermobility and ongoing assessments for PMDD and ADHD. After six surgeries, including a recent hysterectomy, she shares her experience of being medically gaslit from childhood, masking pain, and navigating the decisions tied to fertility and identity. In this powerful conversation, Gabz opens up about the resilience it takes to self-advocate and the hope she’s found in community and advocacy through the Menstrual Health Project. #Endometriosis #Adenomyosis #Fibromyalgia #PMDD #ADHD #ChronicIllness #MedicalGaslighting #Hysterectomy #WomenWithEndo #ChronicPain #InvisibleIllness #Hypermobility #WomensHealth #HealthAdvocacy #OwningSpacePodcastExplore more episodes at ⁠⁠⁠owningspace.co.uk⁠⁠⁠ and follow ⁠⁠⁠@owningspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ to keep the conversation going 💛✨ If you’ve enjoyed listening to Owning Space, or if this episode has resonated with you, please rate, review and subscribe - it really helps more people find the podcast and join the conversation.

Bianca Best, two-time bestselling author and coach, joins Owning Space to share insights from her book 'Big Impact Without Burnout'.We discuss the lessons she learnt from living with the demands of burnout and explore whether women can truly "have it all" without sacrificing their well-being. Together, we dive into practical strategies to set boundaries, manage burnout, and create sustainable success on your own terms. If you’re ready to reclaim your energy and redefine what balance means, this episode is for you.#BurnoutRecovery #WomensHealth #OwningSpacePodcast #BiancaBest #BigImpactWithoutBurnout #WorkLifeBalance #MentalWellbeing #SetBoundaries #SustainableSuccessExplore more at owningspace.co.uk and follow @owningspacepodcast on Instagram to keep the conversation going 💛

In this short intro, I share the story behind Owning Space – why I created it, what led me here, and what this podcast means to me. After years of navigating chronic illness and feeling repeatedly dismissed by the system, this journey is deeply personal. But it’s not just about me. I’ve heard so many women’s stories – of being overlooked, misdiagnosed, or told their experiences didn’t matter.That’s why I created Owning Space. To shift the narrative around women’s health. To speak up when it’s easier to stay quiet. And to create a space where our voices are heard and our stories respected. This podcast is for every woman who’s ever felt ignored, silenced, or sidelined. We’re done shrinking. We’re reclaiming space – together.Explore more at owningspace.co.uk and follow @owningspacepodcast on Instagram to keep the conversation going 💛