The SHE Word

Content Warning: This show discusses themes of SA and Mental Health Some women’s extraordinary stories come from the ashes of tragedy and trauma. Emma Agius recently hit the headlines with her fight in not only a personal battle, but a win that has implications for every woman in this country and across the continent. Emma has spoken very openly about her challenges with mental health, her depress...

In this episode of The SHE Word, Trudy grills three content creators / influencers to find out the real truth behind what they do. 37% of 16-25 year-olds want to be a content creator, with an additional 13% already working in the industry. Furthermore, a massive 57% of Gen Z globally express interest in the career. But what is the cost of building a following and constantly flooding the feed to be...

Raising children has never been simple, but today's parents are navigating challenges that previous generations could have never imagined. In this thought provoking episode, we explore what it means to parent in a world where smartphones, social media, artificial intelligence, and endless digital content are becoming part of childhood earlier than ever before. Joined by three expert guests, host M...

ADHD remains a largely misunderstood and often misdiagnosed condition. Despite growing awareness, chronic underdiagnosis has historically hindered millions from getting support. Recent years however, have seen a surge in adult diagnoses. ADHD diagnoses in women aged 23–49 nearly DOUBLED between 2020 and 2022, with 50% of adult women diagnosed with ADHD received their diagnosis in adulthood, often...

Domestic Violence affects one in three women in their life time. Let that sink in for a moment, one in three women will experience physical, emotional, mental, financial or sexual abuse from an intimate partner, a parent, a sibling or someone else within the home. But, there is life after DV as Pearl Vella-Harber so publicly demonstrated; there can be courage and closure after abuse. The SHE Word...

n the last part of this The SHE Word Special James pitches the questions to the table on all the most important things concerning the opposite sex: “Why can’t you accept that we’re crap photographers?” “When going out together how many fights could you have avoided, if you started getting ready and hour sooner?” and “When you’re upset, what’s our cue to know if we need to help you fix it, or just...

Time for Trudy to take the helm and pitch the questions in the third part of this mini series special where The SHE Word brings you a lighthearted look at what women and men really think about the things that are important. In this episode Trudy grills the men on their bathroom habits, asks if men realise we can STILL SEE THEM in the car when they are picking their nose, dives a bit deeper into ho...

The SHE Word Special: Everything You Wanted To Know About The Opposite Sex - Part Two - Frank's Questions In the second part of this mini series special, The SHE Word brings you a lighthearted look at what women and men really think about the things that are important. In part two, Frank continues with a little 'toilet humour' broaching the subject of gas, whilst also tackling the topic of what wo...

In the special four part mini series, The SHE Word brings you a brilliantly funny, brutally honest, truthfully touching and outrageously entertaining show in which four well known Maltese personalities pitch their questions to the opposite sex on all things important. In part one, Ira takes the 'stand' and grills the guys on gas lighting, ghosting and the all important question 'Why do men leave t...

In this powerful episode of The SHE Word MUMS we are discussing the timely topic of blended families. In an ever changing landscape both in Malta but also worldwide, where divorce and separation is on the increase, blended families are on the rise. People with children from previous relationships are now forming a new family with their new partners. What are the hardships and heartaches that these...

Miriana Conte is the fantastically flamboyant and often outrageous personality behind one of Malta’s most controversial Eurovision entries, which had gone viral all over the world even before she had won the national competition. ‘Serving Kant’ caused outcry in the UK particularly due to the play on words with Britain’s rudest swear word. English Eurovision host and BBC Radio presenter Scott Mills...

From Madonna and Coachella to Trad Wives and the Manosphere and everything in between, in this edition of The SHE Word Afterhours Host Trudy sits down with regular guests Sue Caruana and Tez Saliba, and special guest Melanie Kelly to thrash out current issues in a fiery conversation. This less censored edition of the show dives into a variety of topics that affect women today. The discussion is li...

In the first quarter of 2026 three headlines hit the news ad sparked outrage; CNN published an investigation into a website who’s content included an ‘academy’ that not only instructed men on how to dr*g and r*pe their wives and partners, but also published the footage of these crimes - the website received over 62 million views alone. The UK government introduced new legislation to site public se...

Despite recently being awarded ‘The Most Remarkable Woman’ at the Mara Awards, Daniela Calleja Bitar is an extraordinarily private person, you will be hard pressed to find out anything about Daniela online. However, as the CEO of the Richmond Foundation, Daniela has dedicated her life to making change in the field of mental health and in doing so, affecting thousands of men and women. In this down...

Financial independence and security is a topic that I would suggest we ALL find hard to discuss. Talking about money is often an uncomfortable conversation, let alone discussing scams, investments and our financial security. However, finances and financial health is a topic that affects every single one of us in one way or another. For women particularly, financial security is crucial; over 70% of...

Ever thought to yourself ‘I wish I had known that before’ or ‘I would love to go back and tell my younger self that’? Well, over the course of the past three and a half years on The SHE Word we have heard some very wise words from women who know; who have often learned the hard way. SHE-WORDERS - our listeners and viewers have also shared their own experiences with us, and together we have curated...

In this episode of the Young Women’s Edition, host Sasha Vella opens a candid conversation about beauty competitions, beauty standards, and the impact and real-life experiences behind taking part in beauty pageants. While pageants are often associated with success, glamour and achievement, research paints a more complex picture. Industry data suggests that many pageant participants experience body...

Here at The SHE Word we have discussed SO MANY topics which impact mums - especially in the early years of motherhood and this topic is another issue which so many mums face - the change in relationship with your partner after becoming parents. In this episode the four mums at the table sit down to discuss the changes that take place after bringing a baby home (and baby 2 and baby 3!) and the chal...

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner Trudy sits down on The SHE Word to discuss the BIG TOPIC of dating and love with three well known Maltese personalities for a brilliantly honest, funny and truthful conversation. Because this subject affects both Women and men, Trudy invites a range of guests to tackle this topic from a variety of viewpoints. Joining Trudy is Model, Business Woman and Co...

In this episode of The She Word Mums, we are having an honest, compassionate conversation about the rollercoaster that is postpartum. Postpartum otherwise known as the fourth trimester, is experienced by each and every single mum, but not in the same way. Maxine Attard makes her hosting debut in this fresh episode and is joined by three amazing guests; Steph Rogers; mum of 2, educator and influenc...

TSW Afterhours is the show where regular guest dive into current and topical subjects and pull them apart from four direct perspectives. Comment and have your say too! In this show, Host Trudy sits down with regulars Emily Jones, Sue Caruana and Tez Saliba to tackle lighthearted and serious topics head on. This show includes a look at the predicted fashion trends for 2026, a deep dive into the ter...

Marina Mazepa is an actress, a dancer, a contortionists, a choreographer, a model and an artist. Ukrainian Marina knew as a child that she wanted to be famous, she wanted to perform and be the very best that she could be. As a young women Marina won scholarships, competitions, dance events, and then famously made it through to the semi finals of America’s Got Talent, but just as Marina reached the...

We ALL love to love and be loved, don’t you agree? And for that reason, this episode is an absolute MUST listen for everyone. From our earliest age love plays a huge role in our lives. We are actually “programmed” to love due to a combination of biological factors involving specific brain chemicals, like dopamine and oxytocin, that drive us to form bonds, but our brains are wired for social connec...

In the first ever Maltese episode of The SHE Word: Young Women’s Edition, host Sasha Vella welcomes listeners to a culturally rich conversation exploring what it truly means to be a Maltese woman today. For the first time, this episode is conducted entirely in Maltese, opening space for an honest discussion around identity, language, and belonging. Sasha addresses her own relationship with the Mal...

The SHE Word’s founder and host Trudy Kerr invites three of Malta’s leading men to sit down to discuss one of today’s toughest topics and everything that surrounds it; Male Violence and Aggression, and the Impact on Women. This raw episode is probably the most honest conversation about this massive issue shared from a man’s perspective and understanding. This show isn’t about ‘bashing’ or accusing...