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The lasting legacy of Heartstopper

As Netflix's Heartstopper reaches its final chapter, the cast and creator reflect on the show's extraordinary impact.

Jul 28 • The Female Lead

“You can’t do this job without being obsessed with football”

Sports broadcaster Kelly Somers on be judged as a working mum and the role models who inspire her…

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“People want to be seen as more than their job title”

Ella Robertson McKay, MD of the global charity One Young World, on activism, negativity and why people want to be seen as more than their job title.

Aug 7 • The Female Lead

What can masking look like in women and girls with ADHD?

Plus: 🕸️ Zendaya and Tom Holland 💊 Women's health updates 🫶 Advice for a happier community

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What can masking look like in women and girls with ADHD?

Plus: 🕸️ Zendaya and Tom Holland 💊 Women's health updates 🫶 Advice for a happier community

Aug 4 • The Female Lead

Masking in women and girls with ADHD & AuDHD

ADHD coach Tamsin Morris on the drama performance no one sees - and why it’s exhausting.

Aug 4 • The Female Lead

Six good news stories for women from July

💪 A roundup celebrating the achievements of women and positive changes impacting women's health and histories!

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Six good news stories for women from July

💪 A roundup celebrating the achievements of women and positive changes impacting women's health and histories!

Jul 31 • The Female Lead

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