Women in Transport Book Club – September 2025
Featured Book: ‘It’s Probably Nothing – Critical Conversations on the Women’s Health Crisis (and how to thrive despite it)’
Author: Naga Munchetty
Date: Wednesday 24th September 2025
In September, the Women in Transport Book Club came together to discuss BBC presenter Naga Munchetty’s powerful book, It’s Probably Nothing. Through interviews with women, healthcare professionals, and experts, Munchetty exposes the systemic failures in women’s healthcare where symptoms are too often dismissed as “just part of being female.” None of us expected this to be a gentle read.
We anticipated anger, frustration, and perhaps a glimmer of hope and the book delivered all of that. I had suggested this title after experiencing two difficult years of health issues, culminating in a GP telling me I was “wasting her time.” Thankfully, after changing practices and finding a new GP, I’m now well and thriving. But this experience only highlights the unsettling lottery that is women’s healthcare and which many of us are currently living; the outcome can depend entirely on who you see and whether they choose to listen.
Our Discussion
The conversation that followed was rich, honest, and deeply personal. We shared experiences to the extent we felt comfortable taking inspiration from a section in the book that encourages readers to consider what they’re willing to disclose. We reflected on how far things have come since our mothers’ generation, and how much further we still need to go.
Key Takeaways
Personal stories matter: Sharing lived experiences helped validate each other’s journeys and reinforced the need for systemic change.
Knowledge is power: We all came away better informed and more confident in advocating for our own health.
Hope is rising: Women are finding their voices, and books like this help amplify them.
We all have a role to play: Change requires collective effort from speaking up to supporting others in doing the same.
Finally, we left the discussion feeling more hopeful. While the road ahead is long, women are increasingly empowered to speak out, demand better care, and thrive. And we each have a part to play in ensuring those voices are heard louder, clearer, and with the urgency they deserve.
Thanks to all those who joined for the discussion.
Joanna Ward – Strategic Transportation Lead – Oldham Council
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Annual membership of Women in Transport is £60 per year providing access to professional development and networking opportunities. We very much welcome guest blogs from our members - a great way to share the incredible diversity of opportunity in transport, raise your profile and connect with our community. Join us today.
Follow us @transportwm on Twitter, on Linkedin at Women in Transport and at @transportwmn on Instagram for events, news and updates.