Naga Munchetty has shared her true feelings towards her BBC Breakfast co-star Charlie Stayt. The seasoned broadcaster, who appears rom Thursday to Saturday, has worked on the breakfast programme for over a decade. Speaking to The Times, she spoke about her on-screen relationship with Charlie and her interviewing style. She also talked about tackling the challenges women encounter in getting their voices heard within the healthcare system, which she further delves into with her new book, "It's Probably Nothing." Touching on her friendship with Charlie, Naga confirmed that he is a "good friend" but the sofa chemistry "can be faked."
"Oh, you can fake it, of course you can. [...] You wrestle with egos all the time, in front and behind the camera. Know your worth," Naga said to The Times.
Naga has also embarked on her literary debut, "It's Probably Nothing: Critical Conversations on the Women's Health Crisis," which explores the wide range of healthcare difficulties women face.
The publishing deal was inked with HarperCollins, under the watchful eye of HarperNonFiction commissioning editor Julia Pollacco. Naga faced horrendous symptoms for 32 years before she was diagnosed with adenomyosis after going to a private doctor.
The book sees Naga tackle the challenges women encounter in getting their voices heard within the healthcare system. She offers a personal take on the issue, discussing her struggles with inadequate medical care and conversing with other women.
Naga's conversations with medical professionals and specialists aim to illuminate the critical information and questions necessary for individuals to advocate effectively for themselves and their loved ones.
The book's synopsis underscores the necessity of addressing the systemic oversight: "Women deserve to be heard and have the healthcare they need to live full lives. This book places much overdue focus on how the system has been built without women in mind and the urgent need to balance the scales."
The publishers further elaborate: "Throughout history, women's pain and health issues have often been dismissed and viewed simply as an innate part of being female. Whether blamed on a wandering womb, witchcraft or still, to this day, being 'all in our heads' women's health has been consistently misunderstood. As a result women have, and still are, missing out on receiving the healthcare they deserve."