Owning Space

About Owning Space

Owning Space is a women’s health podcast reclaiming the narrative around our well-being and helping women take up more space in society, in their bodies and in their stories. Hosted by Aneka Hindocha, the show explores topics often dismissed, misunderstood or considered too uncomfortable to discuss, from endometriosis and fertility to ADHD, chronic illness and sexual health. Expect honest, in-depth conversations alongside Women’s Health Weekly, covering the latest news and research shaping women’s health. Because silence helps no one. Keep taking up space.

Publisher

Aneka Hindocha

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Jul 2025

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   WHW: Endometriosis & Fertility, Postpartum Recovery & Testosterone

   Welcome to this week’s Women’s Health Weekly, a bite-sized round-up of some of the latest research, news and developments shaping women’s health. This week, we’re exploring new research into the relationship between endometriosis pain and fertility, why recovery between pregnancies could matter for long-term health, and what the evidence actually tells us about testosterone therapy for women. IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE Endometriosis & Fertility New research involving over 1,000 women explores whether the severity of endometriosis-related pelvic pain is associated with live birth outcomes. Why more severe pain doesn’t necessarily mean poorer fertility outcomes, and what researchers are still investigating. Postpartum Recovery & Biological Ageing Emerging research explores how pregnancy affects biological ageing and how the body recovers after childbirth. Could the time between pregnancies influence long-term maternal health? We look at the evidence and its limitations. Testosterone Therapy for Women Why testosterone prescribing is increasing among women, particularly around menopause. What clinical research supports, where the evidence remains limited, and why long-term safety matters. RESEARCH & FURTHER READING Endometriosis, Pelvic Pain & Pregnancy Outcomes BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 24 October 2026. An observational study examining associations between pelvic pain severity and reproductive outcomes in women with endometriosis, including those conceiving naturally and through assisted reproductive technology. Read the research (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-026-10135-y)⁠ Postpartum Recovery & Biological Ageing Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism, 23 October 2026. Researchers explore the recovery period hypothesis, proposing that the body’s biological recovery following pregnancy could have implications for long-term maternal health. Further research is needed to establish whether the proposed relationship exists. Read the research summary (https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10-postpartum-recovery-window-play-critical.html)⁠ Testosterone Therapy for Women JAMA, 23 October 2026. A medical news analysis examining rising testosterone prescribing among women, the evidence for treating hypoactive sexual desire disorder, and unanswered questions about wider benefits and long-term safety. Read the article (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2855961)⁠ Follow Owning Space (https://open.spotify.com/show/6E1UxoDQCswFtAQiEkxUhu)⁠ wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss the next Women’s Health Weekly, released every Monday morning. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider rating and reviewing the show. It helps more people discover these conversations. For more conversations around women’s health, our bodies and the stories that deserve more space, follow @owningspacepodcast (https://www.instagram.com/owningspacepodcast)⁠ on Instagram and TikTok. And if there’s a story, study or development you think I should cover in a future episode, or a subject you’d like me to explore in more depth, drop me a message. Until next week, keep taking up space. 💛 #WomensHealth #Endometriosis #PostpartumHealth #Menopause #WomensHealthResearch

2. 

   23 Oct 2026

   The Grief We Carry: Love, Loss and Learning to Live Alongside It with Mady Miles

   Content warning: This episode includes discussions of grief, bereavement, death by suicide and the loss of a loved one. Please listen with care. In this episode, I sit down with Madalena (Mady) Miles, a feminine embodiment and somatic practitioner, to explore grief, loss and what it means to learn to live alongside it. After losing her brother to suicide almost three years ago, Mady has navigated the complexities of bereavement and the profound ways grief can change our relationship with ourselves, our bodies and the people around us. We discuss the emotional and physical impact of grief, how loss can reshape friendships and priorities, and why the people around us don't always know how to respond when someone is grieving. Mady shares her personal experiences of navigating guilt, difficult emotions and the expectations that can come with loss, particularly following a death by suicide. We also explore why grief isn't something we can simply fix or move on from, the pressure to heal on someone else's timeline, and how we can better support people who are grieving without trying to take away their pain. Drawing on her work as a somatic practitioner, Mady discusses the connection between grief and the body, and why movement, community and shared experiences can offer meaningful spaces for processing loss. We also talk about the grief circles she's creating and the importance of having spaces where people can come together without judgement or expectations. This is a deeply personal and honest conversation about love, loss, the complexities of grief and learning to make space for it in our lives. Find out more about Mady and her work: Website: www.embodied-alchemy.co.uk (https://www.embodied-alchemy.co.uk/) Instagram: @madalena.alchemy (https://www.instagram.com/madalena.alchemy/) If you're enjoying Owning Space, follow the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you don't miss future episodes. It really helps the show grow. Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @owningspacepodcast (https://www.instagram.com/owningspacepodcast)

3. 

   19 Oct 2026

   WHW: Autoimmune Misdiagnosis, Menopause Research & Breast Cancer Prevention

   Welcome to this week’s Women’s Health Weekly, a bite-sized round-up of some of the latest research, news and developments shaping women’s health. This week, I’m looking at new research revealing how women with autoimmune conditions face greater barriers to diagnosis, a major study uncovering how menopause affects multiple systems throughout the body, and new findings exploring whether an existing medication could help reduce breast cancer risk after pregnancy. IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE Autoimmune conditions and misdiagnosis: what a study involving more than 6,600 people reveals about differences in how women’s and men’s symptoms are interpreted. Why women are more likely to have autoimmune symptoms attributed to psychological causes, and the impact of delayed diagnoses. Menopause and the body: what an analysis of more than 300 million laboratory tests reveals about biological changes around the final menstrual period. How menopause may involve more abrupt changes than previously understood, and what researchers discovered about menopausal hormone therapy. Breast cancer prevention: new research exploring whether cabergoline, a medication used to suppress milk production, could help reduce breast cancer risk after pregnancy. What researchers found in human health records and animal studies, and why clinical trials are needed before the medication can be considered for cancer prevention. RESEARCH & FURTHER READING Autoimmune Conditions & Gender Differences in Diagnosis (https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/females-with-autoimmune-diseases-less-likely-to-be-believed-than-males-and-face-longer-diagnostic) Research from the University of Cambridge and University of East Anglia examining differences in diagnostic experiences, psychological misdiagnosis and delays in treatment among people with autoimmune conditions. Menopause & the Physiological Cliff (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-026-04614-0) Nature Medicine - Population-scale research examining how menopause affects hormonal, skeletal, liver, kidney and metabolic systems, using more than 300 million laboratory tests. Cabergoline & Breast Cancer Prevention (https://news.ubc.ca/2026/10/lactation-drug-could-reduce-breast-cancer-risk/) Cancer Discovery - Research investigating whether cabergoline, an existing medication used to suppress lactation, could reduce breast cancer risk following pregnancy, with further clinical trials planned. FOLLOW & SUPPORT OWNING SPACE Follow Owning Space (https://open.spotify.com/show/6E1UxoDQCswFtAQiEkxUhu) wherever you’re listening so you don’t miss the next Women’s Health Weekly, released every Monday morning. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider rating and reviewing the show. It helps more people discover these conversations. For more conversations around women’s health, our bodies and the stories that deserve more space, follow @owningspacepodcast (https://www.instagram.com/owningspacepodcast) on Instagram and TikTok. And if there’s a story, study or development you think I should cover in a future episode, or a subject you’d like me to explore in more depth, drop me a message. Until next week, keep taking up space. 💛 #WomensHealth #AutoimmuneDisease #MenopauseResearch #BreastCancerAwareness #WomensHealthResearch

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5.0 / 5

29 ratings

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