Looking for something to uplift, inspire, and challenge the way you think?
Love real, raw stories of resilience, growth, and triumph?
You’re in the right place.
Join Ffion Lewis, Welsh international rugby player, as she returns with a brand-new season of Say It How It Is — now joined by a rotating lineup of cohosts, inspiring guests and friends. Together, they dive deep into honest conversations about life’s highs, lows, and everything in between.
This season, Ffion opens up space for powerful stories from people who’ve faced adversity and come out stronger — offering insight, motivation, and real talk you won’t hear anywhere else.
Whether you're into health and wellbeing, sport, personal development, or just need a weekly dose of unfiltered inspiration, this podcast is for you.
🗓️ New episodes every other Sunday evening at 6PM!
💬 Say it raw. Say it real. Say It How It Is — with Ffion and friends.
Got a story worth sharing or want to collaborate?
We’d love to hear from you — reach out and join the conversation.
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Smear Tests, HPV & Early Detection: Why It Could Save Your Life with Carys Allen and Georgina Wren
In this powerful solo episode, Ffion is joined by Carys Allen, Lead Nurse Specialist with Cervical Screening Wales, and Georgina Wren, a cervical cancer survivor, for an open and honest discussion about everything to do with cervical screening and cervical cancer.
Together, they explore what actually happens during a smear test, what HPV is and why it matters, and the reasons so many people still feel nervous or avoid attending their screenings. Georgina bravely shares her personal story of discovering she had cervical cancer following her first smear test — a reminder of just how life-saving early detection can be.
This episode tackles the taboos, fears, and misconceptions surrounding cervical screening, offering clarity, compassion, and reassurance that there is truly nothing to be afraid of.
Honest, informative, and empowering — this is a must-listen for anyone wanting to understand cervical health and the importance of regular screening.
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Cervical Screening Wales
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12 Oct 2025
Ovary-acting: It's not all in your head! With Jen Moore and Kirsty Smith
In this powerful episode of Say It How It Is, host Ffion is joined by this episodes co-host and GB Olympian Ellie Boatman for a deeply needed conversation on female health - from endometriosis and adenomyosis to hormones, diet culture, and everything in between.
Joining the discussion are Kirsty Smith, hormone health and perimenopausal coach, and Jen Moore, educator, campaigner, and author of the new book on endometriosis that’s changing the conversation around women’s pain.
Together, we unpack the realities of living with chronic reproductive health conditions, the impact of hormone imbalances, and the harmful effects of medical gaslighting that so many women experience. This episode is an unfiltered exploration of how women’s health is too often dismissed — and why it’s time to change that.
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21 Sept 2025
Part 2 - Both Sides Of The Bottle with Meg Jones
In this powerful episode of The Other Side of the Bottle, host Ffion is joined by Olympian Jasmine Joyce-Butchers who is co-hosting this episode. They are joined by Olympian and England international rugby player, Meg Jones. Meg opens up about an incredibly tough year, losing her dad to cancer and just six months later, her mum to alcoholism.
Despite these heartbreaking challenges, Meg has continued to perform some of her best rugby — showing resilience both on and off the pitch. This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply personal, as Meg and Ffion confide in each other and share their own stories of growing up with a parent battling addiction. Jazz and Meg have an incredibly close friendship, rooming together during the olympics and share what it was like to support Meg during these tough times.
It’s a special episode filled with understanding, vulnerability, and the hope that by speaking out, others might feel less alone in their own journeys.
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Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100
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94
YouTube
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Engagement
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