Archive - The Female Lead

Why burnout is so difficult to recognise in capable women

Author and somatic movement educator Nahid de Belgeonne on the hidden cost of being the woman who holds everything together

16 hrs ago • The Female Lead

Meet the incredible Windrush Women

Plus: 🎥 Emma Barnett's Endo documentary ⚽️ A brief history of women's football ✨ Relationship tips from an intimacy co-ordinator

Jun 23 • The Female Lead

Meet the incredible Windrush Women

Plus: 🎥 Emma Barnett's Endo documentary ⚽️ A brief history of women's football ✨ Relationship tips from an intimacy co-ordinator

Jun 23 • The Female Lead

The extraordinary women of Windrush

From Jamaica and Guyana to Britain: The Women who helped build a nation

Jun 23 • The Female Lead and Freja Love

Women were BANNED from playing football for 50 years

A brief history of women’s football - and the Lionesses' historic comeback

Jun 23 • The Female Lead

Sex, intimacy and connection - 7 ways to improve your relationship

According to Netflix's Sex Education intimacy co-ordinator Ita O'Brien

Jun 16 • The Female Lead

"Something literally switched in my head at 36" UK artist Florrie on the power of caring less

The singer-songwriter and drummer talks people-pleasing, the women who championed her and trusting her gut.

Jun 12 • The Female Lead and Freja Love

What's new in women's health?

Plus: ⚽️ Research on female athletes ☝️Challenging government 🫶 Wisdom from CMAT

Jun 9 • The Female Lead

What's new in women's health?

Plus: ⚽️ Research on female athletes ☝️Challenging government 🫶 Wisdom from CMAT

Jun 9 • The Female Lead

6 women’s health developments in 2026 you need to know

From heart health to menopause, endometriosis to chronic pain, the medical spotlight is turning to women - and it’s about time!

Jun 9 • The Female Lead

Google and Apple must ban nude images on children's phones - or face new UK laws

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer talks exclusively to The Female Lead

Jun 8 • The Female Lead and Caroline Millington

Malala on marriage, gossip and being a troublemaker!

I saw Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala speak live in London. This is what really resonated with me the most.

Jun 5 • The Female Lead and Freja Love

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