She Thrives | meaningful conversations on women's health

This episode is for every woman, literary.  I never thought of pelvic floor as something I need to 'check' after my pregnancy and delivery. And thanks to my friend who had told me that it's recommended - I made an appointment and was very happy I did.  Today's conversation is about pelvic floor health.  I sit with Britt van Hees , Amsterdam based pelvic floor physiotherapist an...

Today’s episode is one I believe every woman should listen to — whether you’re actively trying to conceive, preparing your body for pregnancy one day, or simply trying to understand why you don’t feel quite yourself. My guest today is Amelie Van der Aa , a fertility nutritionist based in Amsterdam, and this is her second time on the podcast. Amelie works with women and couples who are trying to co...

Welcome to She Thrives, and my guest today is Nicolette Lazarus – a founder and a Chief Connection Officer of Womanship – a B2B2C platform fuelling wellness entrepreneurs success and creating safe supportive community for women.  This conversation touches on many themes interesting not only to women who are pursuing health and wellbeing. But I think this conversation is going to be very interestin...

This episode is a summary of what I often notice when working with women. These patterns of being or thinking – are so common, and yet often they can lead to feeling stuck, frustrated, confused and prevent desired change.  Reach out to me if anything resonated with you. 

My guest is Morgane Leten –the founder of  Guud Woman ( www.guudwoman.com ) , a women’s supplement brand that has quickly gained a reputation for being both beautifully crafted and deeply grounded in science. Morgan created Hood Woman after witnessing how many women feel overwhelmed, under-supported, and often confused by the wellness industry. Her mission is to cut through that noise with product...

In this episode of the She Thrives podcast, I discuss the importance of women's health awareness and advocacy. No one can empower us more that we can do ourselves – and the first step to do is take time to document your symptoms. In this short episode I share recommendations how to prepare for a doctor's visit so that you are not dismissed. And personal objective documented information i...

Today on She Thrives , I’m joined by the wonderful Sandra Guy — an acupuncturist, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, and the founder of Heavenly  Star Acupuncture (https://www.heavenlystaracupuncture.com/about) . Sandra has a beautiful East-meets-West story and now she is supporting women in Amsterdam through some of the most transformative chapters of their lives — conception, pregnancy,...

Short episode where you get to learn about and practice my favourite breathwork tool, and learn about my favourite prompt I use when journaling.  Thank you,  and share with someone you know who might need it. 

In this  conversation, Haylin Neal – General Manager of When Nature Calls (Amsterdam) discusses her journey of disconnecting from technology to reconnect with herself, the philosophy behind wellness studio 'When Nature Calls', and the evolving role of psychedelics in mental health. She emphasizes the importance of community and social care in wellness, the unique experiences offered at h...

I teach this tool at least a few times a week. Because it works. Because I practice it myself. And I often find it easier than gratitude journaling.  This is a short episode where I share the tool and we practive together.  If you want to learn more – listen to this episode by Dr. Andre Huberman on Gratitude and Science of Gratitude Practice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gJLWk3W5GQ

There is so much information today on self-optimisation, practical tools and tips on how to achieve more, do more. This conversation is different. It redefines Action, and reminds us of the qualities of heart and mind that are of real value, and are at the root of our wellbeing.  Elena Brower is a bestselling author, artist, yoga and meditation teacher. Her wisdom is in her words AND in the pauses...

I am glad that my perspective is changing, evolving and become more inclusive.  Stress management is very personal and often requires different strategy for different people.  What works is what you do consistently, daily.  One 90-min workshop will create short term effect, will get you curious maybe, will show you what's possible, but will not create change.  Change comes with consistency. ...

In this conversation, Alicia shares her transformative journey from experiencing severe burnout to discovering her purpose in helping others connect with their bodies and heal. We discuss the signs of burnout, the cultural perceptions surrounding it, and the importance of nervous system regulation.  Alicia is a Somatic Empowerment Coach based in Amsterdam. She is also a Yoga Teacher, and nervous s...

In this conversation, Francesca Lyon – a degree-qualified Naturopath & Medical Herbalist specialising in women’s health, hormones and fertility–  shares her journey from New Zealand to Amsterdam and how she started to specialise in women's health, particularly – complex infertility cases.   She discusses the increasing interest in natural approaches to fertility and the complexities surro...

Those of you who know me – know that I love dancing, I love movement. And I was so excited to have Julia Eda Shemesh on this podcast.  Julia Eda Shemesh is teaching movement as medicine, as a language, as a tool to claim creative autonomy. She is a life-long dancer, but at some point she had to drop that identity – and become someone who is bringing women back home to their moving bodies as the so...

My guest is Dr. Natalie Crawford – a  double board-certified OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist. She’s a co-founder of  Fora Fertility and host of the “As a Woman” podcast ( Spotify ).  She is also a fertility and health thought leader on a mission to make fertility education accessible to women everywhere!  In this conversation, we go deep into topics every woman des...

Today I’m speaking with Dr. Naomi Gibson — a UK-trained Clinical Psychologist now based here in Amsterdam. Naomi has over a decade of experience working in the NHS in the UK before relocating to the Netherlands in 2020, where she built her private practice supporting English-speaking parents and parents-to-be through the challenges of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. In this episode, we tal...

I'm sitting down with someone whose work is reshaping how we think about menstrual health, gender equity, and the technologies that touch our bodies. Maria Carmen has spent nearly a decade at the intersection of academia, business, and activism. She just submitted her PhD on social entrepreneurs breaking menstrual taboos, and this October, she's launching groundbreaking research on the e...

I'm speaking with Suze Retera, a trauma therapist based in Amsterdam with a passion for integrating diverse healing modalities. She created a holistic approach combining Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems and TRE® with Orthomolecular therapy.  With a Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology and years of professional and personal experience, she brings together body- and mind-centered...

Today’s conversation is with Amy Maxwell –  a Founder of Oracley , a guided healing space in Amsterdam. And at Oracley the emphasis is made on emotional wellness.  Amy is a certified  hypnotherapist, energy & sound healer from the UK.  And she is an extremely relatable person – she shares her own story, we talk about the concept of healing and awakening, manifestation and so much more.  I thin...

We now have more information than ever . There’s almost no excuse anymore for not knowing the basics about our cycles, contraception, PMS. Information is power. It helps us advocate for ourselves, ask better questions in the doctor’s office, and feel more in control. But here’s the paradox: more information doesn’t always mean more clarity. You can order a blood test at home and find out your thyr...

Not a single day goes by without me seeing a new retreat being promoted. Retreats are booming, and the wellness travel industry is only expected to keep growing. In this episode, I sit down with Barbara den Bak — a thought leader on the topic of travel & wellness. She’s the founder of Kaer , a transformational travel company on a mission to help people reconnect with themselves, others, and th...

This conversation left me feeling inspired. It also reconfirmed everything I knew about the value of looking at our health (and prevention) from a 'What do I truly need' and 'What am I unwilling to feel' questions?  I speak with Roos van Monsjou . She is a Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach for Health, Longevity & Peak Performance. Ph. D candidate in Lifestyle Medi...

This is not your usual conversation about menopause. We will not talk about supplements, tips and tricks that will spare you from all the hard moments. This episode is a lot about common sense and the beauty of being a woman.  Marie-Fleur is a menopause empowerment mentor who is helping women to turn menopause into a powerful new chapter.  Her website is www.houseofmenopause.nl , she is the author...

Curious to hear your opinion. So please reach out to kkhomich@gmail.com or kataramoves@gmail.com This is a solo episode where I reflect on some social media recent narrative trends in the context of health and wellbeing.