Big Girl Panties Podcast

What is the true definition of a champion?  In today’s episode we’re continuing our convo about the 2020/1 Tokyo Olympic Games. We’re discussing:  Controversial Olympic moments and how they were portrayed in the media  Standout performances by a few female Olympians Flora Duffy (duhh!)  Lessons learned and how they can apply to women everywhere We are celebrating both the top performances from the...

Welcome back BGP fam! We are back with new conversations about wellness, grief & every subject in between that impacts a millennial woman as she navigates life while putting on her Big Girl Panties.  Alexis is joined by two of her university track teammates and friends to unpack key moments from the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games. Michelle is a retired track athlete turned novice cyclist, and an Ass...

What Happens Next? In the latest episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, I’m opening up about what I’ve been up to over my extended break from my blog, podcast and social media pages.  We’re discussing: The importance of taking time to focus on your mental health How we progress after finding healing How my feelings towards Big Girl Panties have changed How we’re moving the brand forward With love, L...

What happens after you lose the love of your life? How do you pick up the pieces? And can you ever really love your life again?  In today’s special Valentine’s Day episode, I’m chatting with Kimberly Holmes-Iverson as she shares a bit of her grief journey after the passing of her late husband Rasheed. Kim opens up about widowhood, finding healing, and how she was able to fall in love with her life...

What does it really mean to live intentionally? In this solo snippet I’m reflecting on the latest meetup in the Big Girl Panties Chatroom. We shared our intentions for the year, the why behind them, and the key takeaways we should remember to show up as our best selves! In need for some inspiring girl talk but missed the last meet-up in the big girl panties chatroom? Tune in to this quick check-in...

How many of us can say we’ve been through a traumatic experience in our lifetime? Or how many of us have gone through something, but didn’t consider it to be traumatic because it’s so common in your culture? In today's episode, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Guthman and Tara Hines, co-principal investigators of the 2018 Bermuda ACEs Study, to discuss Adverse Childhood Experiences. The informatio...

Happy New Year BGP Fam! In this solo episode I'm sharing a few thoughts about the new year. I'm chatting lessons & reflections from the year that shall not be named, and I also share a sneak peak of our first spotlight episode of the year! Look out for our first spotlight episode releasing on Thursday, January 21st. Connect with us between episodes: Instagram - @bgplife Facebook - @b...

We all know that 2020 has been a unique year with the pandemic and everything that surrounds it. In this episode we chat with Dr. Adriene Berkeley of PsyNsu, a psychology and neuroscience mental health practice in Bermuda, about how we can navigate through the holidays and take care of our mental health.  We are discussing: How people can take care of their mental wellness as we remain socially di...

The holidays are a joyous time that we look forward to every year! But it can also be a confusing time for those trying to stick to their nutrition goals. Today we are chatting with Sarah Wight, Nutritional Therapist at Ocean Rock Wellness in Bermuda. In this episode we discuss: Sarah’s personal journey with food and her path to becoming a nutritional therapist  Tips for anyone who has been diagno...

Along with poor doctor’s reports, invisible illnesses can often bring confusion, pain, sadness & inconvenience to our lives. But what if they also influenced positive impact and community? In today’s episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, we are chatting with Amy Thompson as she shares what it’s like living with Multiple Sclerosis. She candidly discusses the story of her diagnosis, some of the s...

What is a girl to do after she ends up in ICU fighting for her life? Well, Shannon decided to make a change for the better and go vegan, become an herbalist, and create a successful international Wellness brand! In this week’s episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, we are chatting with Shannon Cann, the founder of ÀSE Naturals, a vegan skincare brand that was inspired by her horrific experience of b...

Do you ever get caught in the trap of being a Perfectionist? On this week’s episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, I’m sharing a bit of my own struggles with the Perfection Complex. How do I manage my desire to want things to go perfectly with the sometimes harsh realities of life? Why is it so common for us to strive for perfection after we experience personal tragedy? Tune in as I open up about ho...

We have reached Episode 5 for Big Girl Panties Podcast! And for this mini milestone we are starting a conversation about Trauma. Joining me for today’s episode is psychologist Dr. Stephanie Guthman. What exactly is Trauma? What’s the difference between Trauma and Grief? And in what ways is Trauma prevalent in our lives as women? Dr. Stephanie and I are discussing these questions and more, as we be...

For today’s episode, we are chatting with Daniella Jade Lowe as she shares a bit about her life being born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. Originally from Bermuda, and currently living in the U.K., Daniella Jade opens up about what it was like growing up on the island as a wheelchair user, challenges that she’s faced trying to find employment after university, and the work she’s starting on D...

Today we’re talking with Karenae Brown as she shares her story about being estranged from her biological mom and being adopted as a young teenager. What does it feel like being displaced & never truly experiencing a sense of home? In this chat, we learn about some of the challenges that Karenae faced as she and her younger sister tried to become accustomed to their “new normal” with a new, ado...

In the second episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast we dive into the subject of our favourite buzzword...Grief. What is grief? Who does it affect? Listen in and learn a bit more about my personal experiences with grief and how I’ve navigated through some of my toughest challenges. How did I carry on after my mom died? How am I managing with my Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis? And what about all the oth...

Welcome to Big Girl Panties Podcast! This show is designed to cultivate together, educate and inspire millennial women who have been affected by traumatic or grief striking circumstances in life. We get real on the experiences we'd normally like to forget & reclaim our power after it felt like all hope was lost. My name is Alexis Bean (or Lex), and in this first podcast episode, I’m shari...