Feminist Wellness

On today’s show, I want to talk about how choosing to change your attitude from “I have to” to “I get to” can add positivity and joy into your life. It is a small mental change that can impact your health, friendships, and image of yourself in such a beautiful way. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://victoriaalbina.com/16 Mentioned in this episode: Join The Shift today! Yo...

On this episode, I wanted to talk about how we all fall victim to the Buddhist concept of the Second Arrow and detail how we can recognize and make the extra suffering truly optional. I go through my own experiences with self-blame and negativity and show how you can free yourself from these damaging thoughts and feelings. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://victoriaalbina...

Buffering is an incredibly common habit, so I wanted to take this episode to walk you through what buffering is, how to identify it, and how to gently shift away from this behavior. I share some familiar buffering mechanisms, talk about how our culture reinforces our desire to buffer, and why buffering has such a negative impact on your ability to fully experience life. Get full show notes and mor...

In this episode I talk about what future tripping is, why it can be so difficult to stop, and tips for creating new thoughts grounded in your day-to-day existence - not some future that's spinning out of control. I also give you a step-by-step process for noticing your future tripping and how to gently guide yourself away from overthinking. And don't forget to bring your journal - one of the best...

Tune into this episode as I talk about the lifestyle, physical, and mental factors that affect sleep. I'll tell you all about how blue light affects your ability to produce melatonin, how managing your stress and anxiety may be one key to sleeping better, and the pre-bedtime foods and beverages I recommend you stay away from. I'll also share some of my favorite bedtime practices and supplements wi...

In this episode, I'm talking all about intuitive eating and my journey to this practice. I discuss diet culture and how it severs our connection with our intuition, why there are no "good" or "bad" foods, and how you can practice intuitive eating. This is a process that takes time, but I've found that it's one of the most life-changing shifts I've made for my own health and wellness, and think you...

In this episode, I describe what hypothyroid is, what its symptoms are, and why women so often don't get the treatment they need to deal with this issue. I also share some of the most important nutrients you need to support your thyroid and talk about what tests you can ask your doctor for if you think you need to do some thyroid sleuthing.  Get full show notes and more information here:&nbsp...

This episode is all about planning for your future self and building up belief that you are capable of doing and being whatever you want. Our brains are remarkable, changeable things, and we can train ourselves to think better of ourselves. Doing so will change your entire outlook and help you create the life you're dreaming of underneath all of those negative, anxiety-inducing thoughts. Get full...

Today I'm talking all about analysis paralysis and the perfectionism at its root. In reality, there is no perfect anything,  and the story that perfection is possible keeps us from actually making progress on our goals. In this episode, I'm sharing my tips for breaking free from analysis paralysis, the power of planning ahead, and how overwhelm manifests in your body. And we'll talk about how...

In this episode, I'm doing a deep dive into what adrenal fatigue really is, the science behind it, and my favorite nutritional and supplemental recommendations for rebalancing your system. I'll talk about the four main drivers of HPA-d, the consequences of your likely thrown-off circadian rhythm and stress levels, and ten of my top lifestyle tips for healing your adrenals. Get full show notes and...

Many of us assume that other people are judging us and we try to conform ourselves to their opinions about who we should be. In this week's episode, I want to talk about why we do that, why it's a recipe for discontentment, and how we can start to catch ourselves when we judge ourselves and others. Ultimately, you are the only person you can control and the only person you need to please. Get full...

Setting boundaries can feel really challenging if it's new to you, so I want to remind you to be patient and compassionate with yourself. This is a new skill and it takes a lot of practice. Join me today to learn how to set boundaries from a place of taking care of your health and why it’s an absolutely vital part of living your best life. Get full show notes and more information here:  https...

Get ready to nerd out with me today, loves, on a topic that I am incredibly passionate about and a condition that you just might be struggling with. I have some great tips to help you improve your gut health and a special bonus worksheet just for podcast listeners. Remember, empowering ourselves by knowing about our health and being our own best advocate is one of the most feminist, self-loving th...

Anxiety is an exhausting life-stealer. It can feel like a wall between you, the people you love, and the life you want to live, but it doesn't have to be that way. I'll explain the science of anxiety and what's happening in your brain when you feel that rush of tension in your body and I'll teach you simple, actionable, practical tools to shift both body and mind using science-based cognitive beha...

Join me as I break down what mindfulness actually is and why you might want to develop a mindfulness practice. We’re going to take this one step at a time so you can access that extraordinary shift that comes with being more watchful and present in your experience of life. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://victoriaalbina.com/2 Mentioned in this episode: Join The Shift to...

Maybe you’ve been to a whole bunch of doctors and specialists who either gave you a string of diagnoses that never got resolved, or maybe told you they couldn’t find anything wrong with you. Or maybe you’re just feeling stuck. You’re not sure who to trust and how to get the information you need. You feel stuck in frustration, resentment, powerlessness. If any of this resonated for you, keep listen...