The SHE Word

This outstandingly powerful episode of The SHE Word touches on a topic that affects us all but is very rarely openly spoken about; Trauma. Trauma is impossible to avoid, and what one person might find deeply traumatic, another might breeze through. Likewise, an experience that might be seemingly small and insignificant to some might leave deep wounds for another. Simply put, none of us walk the sa...

What does it mean to speak up, be heard, and sustain your voice in a world that often tries to silence young women? In this episode of The She Word, Sasha sits down with three incredible young activists who have turned their voices into powerful tools for change. Journalist and Environment Editor at the European Correspondent, Belle de Jong, has been at the forefront of Malta’s My Voice, My Choice...

In this episode of the She Word Mums, we are diving into all things surrounding labour and birth and what really goes on in those delivery suites. Host Nerissa Massa is joined by Maxine Attard for this week’s episode and they sit down with Catriona Grech, a midwife and mum of 2 and Jenny Orlando Spalling- mum of three. They reminisce about their own birth experience and talk about how no one child...

Women in Malta are really making it in the sports scene. The Malta Women’s football team have secured promotion in the UEFA Nations League to League B, a massive milestone on their road to the 2027 World Cup qualifiers and an astounding 16 Maltese women are playing with top European Clubs. Malta is breaking through the international tennis circuit and women from the Malta athletic squad brought ho...

This episode of The SHE Word offers something very different. This edition brings together four outspoken and opinionated women sit down to discuss current topics and trends, and we want SHE-WORDERS to get involved and have YOUR say - Gloves Off and Lets Go! Host Trudy Kerr is joined by Sue Caruana, Tez Salina and Emily Jones battle it out on a wide range of topics from the Lighthearted LaBuBu Cra...

In this new series from The SHE Word Trudy sits down with women from all walks of life to share their stories to encourage, empower and inspire other women. Emily Jones is no stranger to The SHE Word. Emily is a Maltese-English 36 year old who hit the headlines in 2020 with her massive Instagram and Only Fans success as a plus size content creator. But Emily’s story is so much more than just as an...

Betrayal cuts deep — not just because of what happens, but because of who it happens with. In this raw and unfiltered episode of The SHE Word: Young Women’s Edition, host Sasha Vella sits down with three bold young women to talk about one of the most personal and powerful experiences we face: betrayal. Whether it’s a best friend, a partner, or even ourselves, betrayal can shake our sense of trust...

In the latest lively, challenging, sometimes controversial, and absolutely empowering episode of the She Word Mums, host Nerissa Massa sits down with three mums to discuss the impact that motherhood has had on their sense of self and their identity. At a time when women are encouraged to build a life for themselves, be financially independent and have careers, this show asks the essential question...

Women choosing a Child-Free life is on the rise and is one conversation that always sparks strong opinions. More women and couples are choosing to stay child free, or pushing back to later in life before opting in to have a family. In this episode of The SHE Word, Trudy sits down with three women who are Child Free, Guilt Free and want to remain Judgement Free. Joined by Victoria Chan - a 36 year...

We all grew up with ideas about sex that were passed down to us — from school, family, or even the media. But how much of what we were told actually helped us understand our bodies, our choices, or our pleasure? This is THE conversation we wish we had growing up. In this episode of The SHE Word’s Young Women’s Edition, host Sasha Vella sits down with three bold, thoughtful voices — Antonella Bugej...

We can all get trapped in a job, a diagnosis, a relationship, an upbringing experience, a mindset, a health challenge or a label that we don’t want. I believe that all of us can feel that our experiences can define us, and that is it. We can think that we are the lot that we have been allocated in life. Well, this show is going to blow that idea apart and empower all of us that transformation is p...

This episode of the She Word Mums explores Mum Rage – a topic which probably doesn’t get the attention it deserves because it is engulfed in shame. Mum rage can be described as intense feelings of anger, frustration or emotional overwhelm experienced by mothers, often in response to the mental, emotional, and physical demands of parenting. If you are a mum, you are likely to have experience this a...

Every single woman who makes it to her 40s is going to be affected by perimenopause and menopause in one way or another. There literally is no escaping one of the most significant journeys that every woman has to travel. Historically knowledge, information, research and support for this transition has been shockingly and unacceptably absent. Only in the past few years has it been recognised that p...

Let’s face it, life isn’t easy. None of us are immune from the challenges, curve balls, trauma or tragedies that life can throw at us, but so often we are told ‘look on the bright side’ or ‘something good will come out of it’. Sometimes the pressure to stay positive can seem more toxic than encouraging. In this show Host Sasha Vella dives into the true power of positivity, the strength in vulnerab...

In this show Trudy sits down with Valentina Rossi, Emily Jones and Melanie Kelly to answer one of the biggest questions of all time ‘What Do Women Want?’ Remember the 2000 film featuring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt? Well, when this movie resurfaced recently, it seemed like a BRILLIANT topic to address, and so in this show Trudy leads the guests in exploring this age old conundrum, and explore whethe...

In this second episode of the She Word Mums, we explore the journey to becoming a mother. We discuss all things conception and pregnancy – the good, the bad and the ugly. Host Nerissa is joined by Maxine Attard, co-host of the She Word Mums. They sit down with two guests: Stevie Aquilina, a toddler mum who had a less than typical journey to becoming a mother, and who shares her pregnancy experienc...

Knowing Your Self Worth is a topic relevant to all women today. Whether in the workplace, in media, in relationships, or as a Mum, findings reveal that the majority of women struggle with the issue of self worth in one way or another. In this empowering episode Trudy sits down with three women who bring lived experience, knowledge and expertise to the topic of knowing your self worth. Banker-turne...

This powerful and sometimes-painful show revisits the topic of the Narcissist. Last year The SHE Word aired an astounding mini series titled ‘Living with a Narcissist - Its not about YOU’ (link at bottom). The series has had over 30k views and listens and continues to change lives today. We often talk about narcissistic abuse from the perspective of a partner or spouse, but rarely do focus on the...

This brilliantly lively, entertaining, sometimes heartbreaking show looks at one of the most neglected topics of discussion; we talk about relationships, we talk about family, children, partners, work colleagues - but rarely do we intentionally talk about and acknowledge the value of friendship. According to new research, we make just 29 real friends in our lifetime and only 6 of them will last th...

We’ve been told to just “get on with it.” That pain is normal. That hormones make us overreact. But for many young women, periods aren’t just a monthly inconvenience — they’re a debilitating, misunderstood, and often dismissed struggle. In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode of The SHE Word – Young Women’s Edition, host Sasha Vella leads an honest conversation about problem periods: cycle...

The world is changing at a dramatic rate, no one disputes this, let’s face it - most of us struggle to keep up. Well, AI is one game changer that is here to stay - and is becoming part of our lives whether we are aware of it or not - and in this show The SHE Word sits down with three experts to examine the good, the bad, and the downright alarming. If you didn’t know, simply by design and not by a...

In this very first episode of The She Word Mums, Host Nerissa and Guests discuss one of the most common themes that surround motherhood, but a topic that is not always spoken about – Mum Guilt and Mum Judgement. Research shows that over 90% of Mums experience Mum guilt at some point or another during their motherhood journey, and most Mums also go one to experience shame and inadequacy. Surprising...

The shocking statistics are that only 0.5% of rape cases in the EU lead to conviction. And 97% of rapists never see a day behind bars. Even when women speak out, justice is rarely served. In this powerful episode of The SHE Word’s Young Women’s Edition, host Sasha Vella leads a crucial discussion on consent, a topic that remains misunderstood, ignored, and legally unprotected in Malta. Consent isn...

According to statistics sobriety and the Sober Curious Culture is on the increase. This January 1 in 3 adults over 21 said they wanted to take a month off drinking alcohol for the month and it is estimated that 1 in 4 adults completed the challenge. But, what if alcohol presents a longer term issue? What if alcohol is a means of escape from trauma or challenges? What if getting tipsy becomes more...

This episode of The SHE Word podcast is a show that truly reflects the strapline 'conversations women rarely have but really should' - a show discussing one of the most taboo topics in Malta; Abortion. Just to be clear, this show is NOT a conversation about the polarised opinions or political viewpoints. This is a discussion looking at the heartbreaking stories of real women, couples and families...