Mental Health & Lifestyle

With a keen interest in lifestyle and mental health, Anna frequently hosts and appears on podcasts, including Health Fact vs Fiction with Anna Richardson, The Andy Jaye Project, and You Can Adopt. She is also a cognitive hypnotherapist and co-founder of mind-box.co.uk, an online platform focused on mental health. Additionally, she supports the Let’s Talk Campaign, encouraging open discussions around mental health.

Anna was in a same-sex relationship for seven years, and while she doesn’t label her sexuality, she strongly believes in the right to love freely without fear of judgment. As a speaker, Anna is known for her warmth and humour, especially when addressing sensitive topics such as sexuality, LGBTQ+ issues, relationships, and mental health.

Women’s Health | Menopause

Anna Richardson shared her challenging experience with menopause, describing symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, and depression. She has sought treatment through antidepressants, therapy, HRT, and lifestyle changes, such as reducing red meat and sugar. Despite the difficulties, Anna remains optimistic, focusing on the positives and looking forward to starting a family through adoption or surrogacy. She also spoke about the emotional support she found in sharing her story through the Boots Menopause Monologues initiative.

Love, Loss and Dementia | Channel 4

Anna Richardson’s 2024 documentary, Love, Loss and Dementia, explores the harsh realities of living with dementia. With candid openness, she confronts the impact of the disease, discussing love, loss, and the myths that often surround dementia. Through her personal story and the experiences of other families, the film sheds light on the emotional toll of dementia while highlighting the latest advancements in treatment, offering hope for the future. This powerful documentary aims to raise awareness about dementia, a growing health crisis.

Anna Richardson | TV Work

Anna Richardson began her television career as a journalist on Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast. Her candid and straightforward approach helped her secure a role as the host of ITV’s Love Bites (2011), a bold teen-focused show about sex and relationships. The series was highly successful, earning accolades in both the UK and US, and Anna received an RTS award nomination at just 26.

Her growing popularity led to hosting roles on numerous programs across BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5, including Naked Attraction (2016–) and Channel 4’s The Sex Education Show (2008), which evolved into several sequels, such as The Sex Education Show vs. Pornography (2009) and The Sex Education Show: Stop Pimping Our Kids (2011). In 2021, she was named the host of the rebooted Changing Rooms (1996–).

Beyond her work on sex and relationships, Anna has presented shows on aging, food, and dieting. Some notable titles include Channel 4’s Secret Eaters, My Big Fat Diet Show (2010), How Not to Get Old (2013), Supershoppers (2016–2020), How to Retire at 40 (2017), and How to Get Fit Fast (2017) with Amar Latif.

Anna has also been involved in prominent documentaries like Are You Autistic? (2018), Thomas Cook: The Rise and Fall of Britain’s Oldest Travel Agent (2019), and Revenge Porn (2015).

Anna Richardson | Other Works

In addition to her on-screen presence, Anna has extensive experience in TV production. She has created, written, and produced several successful programs for the BBC, ITV, and Channel 4, including No Waste Like Home (2008), Turn Back Your Body Clock (2006), and You Are What You Eat (2004–2006) with Dr. Gillian McKeith, a show broadcast in over 40 countries.

When not on TV, Anna regularly contributes to publications like Closer, the Sunday Express, The Sun on Sunday, and the Sunday Telegraph. She has also authored three books on food and dieting that promote body confidence: Body Blitz: Five Rules for a Brand New You (2010), Summer Body Blitz Diet (2011), and Mind Over Fatter (2015).

Anna is also available for voiceover work at Great British Voices.

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