Barely Naked

In this episode, mental health expert and author Julie Fast joins Christina to share her journey with bipolar disorder – and how it led her to become an advocate, educator, and the original consultant on the TV show Homeland . Julie explains the genetic nature of bipolar disorder, the different types, and why understanding the illness is key to managing it. She talks about the stigma around medica...

In this episode, Dr. Omar Babar joins Christina to talk about all things Ozempic, weight loss injections, and the future of health treatments. Omar is a medical director at Healand Clinic and has spent over 14 years working in the NHS. He shares how his clinic offers innovative options that go beyond what’s usually available – and how these treatments are helping people make real, lasting changes...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics related to mental health, borderline personality disorder and substance use. In this episode, Dr. Courtney Tracy shares insights into the unconscious mind, personal growth, and mental health treatment. She discusses her new book, Your Unconscious is Showing , and the work behind ExistCenters, a facility specialising in borderline personality disorder...

Trigger warning: This episode covers mature topics including trauma, PTSD, CPTSD and more. In this episode, Christina talks to licensed professional clinical counsellor Brooke Halliday about her work in trauma therapy and the transformative power of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Brooke specialises in working with millennials and Gen Z, helping clients navigate trauma, anxie...

Trigger Warning: This episode covers mature topics including severe mental health issues, Schizophrenia and addiction. In this episode, Christina talks to mental health advocate and creator Kody Green aka Schizophrenic Hippie about his journey of living with schizophrenia, overcoming addiction and incarceration, and using his experiences to educate and break the stigma around severe mental illness...

Trigger warning: This episode containts themes such as eating disorders, trauma and giref. In this episode, Christina talks to Mik Zazon about her journey through eating disorders, trauma, and chronic illness. Mik shares how her struggles with food and body image were deeply connected to past experiences, including an abusive relationship and living with CPTSD. She also opens up about her battles...

In this episode, Christina talks to Dr. Laura Anderson about religious trauma, how it manifests in the body and mind, and the steps survivors can take to heal. They discuss the harmful impact of high-control religious environments, the effects of purity culture, and the disconnect many survivors experience from their bodies. Laura shares her personal story of leaving a high-control religion, her j...

In this episode of Barely Naked Christina talks to accredited clinical solution-focused hypnotherapist and psychotherapist Katie Churms about her journey from teaching to hypnotherapy. They discuss the misconceptions about hypnosis and hypnotherapy, the neuroscience behind hypnotherapy, and how this powerful therapeutic tool helps address challenges like trauma, stress, and anxiety. Katie shares h...

In this episode of Barely Naked , Christina talks to creator, fitness instructor, and single parent Hayley about social media, dating, and self-acceptance. They dive into the challenges of dating in your 30s, setting boundaries, and overcoming insecurities. Hayley shares her experiences with co-parenting, the freedom of solo travel, and rejecting societal pressures to focus on personal growth and...

In this episode, Christina speaks with Lauren Dawson PhD, a workplace wellbeing coach, trainer, and founder of Curious Coaching. Lauren shares her personal experiences of navigating neurodivergence in high-stress workplaces, learning she’s Autistic and has ADHD, and the complex mix of relief, grief, and overwhelm that often accompanies a late diagnosis. She sheds light on the unique struggles of m...

Trigger warning:  This episode contains discussions about mental health challenges, trauma and suicidal ideation. In this episode of Barely Naked , we sit down with Carrie Holladay , a Trauma Trained Somatic Practitioner and survivor of betrayal trauma . Carrie opens up about her personal experiences of betrayal in her marriage – and how these experiences led her to explore somatic modalities. She...

Trigger warning:  This episode contains discussions about mental health challenges, including bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation and medication. In this episode, we sit down with  Shaley Hoogendoorn , speaker, content creator, and host of the popular vlog and podcast  “This is Bipolar.”  Shaley shares her journey of living with  bipolar 2 disorder and anxiety , her experiences with medication, an...

Trigger warning: This episode contains mature topics, including sexual assault. It's been a while, but we are finally back! In Episode 1 of Season 3, Christina chats to Shelly Belk, a trauma-informed Master Life Coach, RESET breathwork facilitator and Behaviour Analyst about self-sabotage, nervous system regulation and inner child work.  About Shelly: Shelly Belk is a trauma-informed Master Life C...

In the final episode of season 2, Christina talks to lawyer, creator and life coach Fumi about the dating world, how to spot red flags, finding the right person and empowering each other. They also discuss dating apps and how to meet someone in real life. Fumi also shares her own story and some of her go-to tips around dating, love and finding someone to build a life with.    About Fumi Fumi is a...

Are you breathing the right way? In this episode, Christina chats to Physiotherapist and Breathwork Educator Campbell Will about the power of breath, Heart Math and the Wim Hof Method. They discuss common techniques popularized by Navy Seals, how breath is closely related to fitness and performance, and how it is a powerful tool to regulate emotions. Also, find out how optimizing your breath can h...

Christina speaks to Personal Trainer Ryan Florida about fitness myths, trends and fads, building an effective workout routine and ways to optimise nutrition. You'll also hear about the connection between mental health and working out, and how to regulate your stress levels. If you've ever wondered how to get over your fear of going to the gym, who to follow on social media (and who to avoi...

Trigger Warning: This episode covers mature topics including suicide, addiction, trauma and crime. In this episode, Christina talks to therapist and life coach David Ryan about his own experience with drug addiction, childhood trauma and recovery. David opens up about life in prison, and shares the incredibly sad story around his failed suicide attempt in his prison cell. You will also hear about...

German Episode In dieser Folge von Barely Naked setzt sich Christina mit Burnout-Coach Ulrike Alice Becker zusammen, um über ihre persönlichen Erfahrungen mit Burnout, ihre Herangehensweise und ganzheitlichen Ansatz zu sprechen. Ulrike erklärt auch, was Palm Therapy ist, wie diese zu einem schnellen Erfolg bei Stressmanagement führen kann und wie sie ihre Klienten als InnerChi- und Nutriton-Coach...

In this episode of Barely Naked, Christina chats to Reiki master teacher and spiritual mentor, Jessika Harrison about trauma that lead her to  becoming a healer, Reiki, Ayurvedic practices and spirituality. If you've ever wondered how Reiki works in action, skip to the end of the episode, where you'll hear Jessika giving Reiki to Christina – afterwards the two discuss the effects and what...

In this episode, Christina sits down with Norah Myers, a Pilates Instructor with cerebral palsy.  They discuss Norah's personal story, her work as a Pilates teacher for people with disabilities as well as the intense social media bullying she endures and why giving up is not an option. They also dive into the topics of social media and the lack of diversity in the fitness industry.  About Nora...

Christina talks to San Diego-based Sound Healer, Mentor and Emotional Bodywork Therapist, Sara Love about what Sound Healing is, how it works and the science behind it. You will also hear about her approach to emotional bodywork therapy, and how she aims to help people with mental and physical misalignments to reach a place of happiness.  At the end of this episode (at the 57-minute mark) you will...

In episode 3 of Season 2, Christina speaks to Physical Therapist and Burnout Coach Dr. Ricky Fernandez about his own struggles with burnout, what recovery looks like and why healthcare workers are particularly susceptible to burning out. You'll also hear about the importance of vulnerability, juggling parenthood and entrepreneurship, embracing failure and how to achieve the elusive work-life b...

Trigger Warning: This episode covers mature topics including Borderline Personality Disorder, substance use, suicidal ideation, trauma and existential anxiety. In this episode, Christina sits down with world-renowned therapist Dr. Courtney Tracy aka 'The Truth Doctor' to talk about Borderline Personality Disorder, substance use, trauma and getting the help you deserve. Courtney shares her...

What is mindfulness? Is there science backing it up? How can you add it to your life? And what are its benefits? In the first episode of season 2, Christina chats to Berlin-based Zen & Go founder Sophie Bachmann about her approach to mindfulness, how she helps teams and leaders to live healthier, more balanced lives and how she made the transition from working in a corporate environment to bec...

In this week's episode, Christina sits down with drag queen, community creator and educator Morgan Wood Callisto to talk about identity, self-love and healing. They also discuss Berlin's drag scene, shows in unexpected places, sobriety and pride month. About Morgan Morgan Wood is a thrifty, vegan drag queen and proud member of the Dragoholic family. With her sun in Aquarius and moon in Pis...