The SHE Word

In a week that is focused on Women’s Day, The SHE Word brings you a special interview two incredible powerhouses of women who have made activism, feminism and compassion a lifestyle choice. Dutch politician and activist Lilianne Ploumen sits with Host Trudy Kerr at the table. Lilianne has been leader of the Labour Party in the Netherlands as well as Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Coope...

For so many of us the thought of a discussion about good financial health immediately triggers a reaction - and not necessarily a good one. In this episode Host Trudy Kerr and her guests take a passionate, professional and personal close look at Gender Based Career Dynamics, Stereotypes, Gender Balance at Home, Working Mum Guilt, Debt Management and Good Financial Health. Tax returns, credit cards...

This is a truly brilliant episode of The SHE Word, not only because of the fantastic topic but also because of the diva queens sitting at the table. This episode is full of golden nuggets, home truths, juicy stories and truthful journeys. With over half the female population experiencing either divorce, separation, or annulment, many of us will ask the question ‘What does love look like second tim...

In this lighthearted and entertaining episode, The SHE Word looks at the timely topic of finding LOVE. Whether you believe it or not, over 79% of us believe in genuine love whether or not they have experienced it. However, The love statistics say that the probability of finding true love is around 3-5%. This may sound extremely pessimistic, but think of it like this: 80% percent of us believe in a...

This empowering episode is an absolute MUST for every single woman of all ages! A study with over 50,000 adult participants, revealed that only 65% of heterosexual women usually or always orgasm when intimate in comparison to heterosexual men (95%) indicating a 30% difference in the orgasm gap. In this special edition of The SHE Word we PRIORITSE Women’s Pleasure and Orgasm and discuss all that bo...

We all know THAT person, don’t we? The one friend or family member who always seems to be positive and optimistic, even in the most challenging circumstances. Well, it might surprise you to know that only 10% of our attitude - positive or negative - is related to circumstance. Attitude and outlook is where our power lies, our mindset is what can take us to great heights, to enable us to overcome h...

Why is it that being single still often seen as second class status or something to be frightened of? In a world that often pressures women to be in relationships, more and more are embracing their independence, prioritising personal growth, careers, and meaningful connections outside of romance. In this powerful and brutally honest episode of The SHE Word’s Young Women’s Edition, ‘Young Women, Si...

When was the last time you had a NORMAL conversation about a completely natural occurrence for a woman that affects over half the teenage and adult global population? On average women will experience 500 periods during their lifetime, and let’s face it, without periods the human population wouldn’t exist. But isn’t it true that for a lot of us, periods aren’t the easiest topic to discuss, with fri...

The hard truth is that addiction touches every single one of us, either personally, or through a family member, friend or colleague. We may not give the topic much weight, but addiction is much more prevalent today than we might consider. Whether it is recreational drugs, medication, alcohol, tobacco, gambling, social media and scrolling, shopping, eating, or any other outlet for our emotions and...

This powerful, entertaining and enlightening podcast looks deeply at a topic that applies to every single woman; the power that comes from being able to say NO. Host Trudy Kerr sits down with three outstanding women to look at one of the most valuable lessons we can learn in life; when to say yes and when we should say NO. Joining Trudy is one of Malta’s most well known women; singer-songwriter Ir...

In 2022, women accounted for 93% of all cosmetic procedures in the UK, with a staggering 101% increase from the previous year. Globally, young adults aged 18-34 made up a significant proportion of procedures like breast augmentations (54.6%) and rhinoplasties (66.7%). And in some regions, such as South Korea, 1 in 3 young women has undergone a cosmetic procedure. In this episode of The SHE Word’s...

When Scott Harrison told me that he had a solution to combat and eliminate the key symptoms of MENOPAUSE and PERIMENOPAUSE I sat up and took notice, albeit with some scepticism. When Scott announced that he had a long-term lifestyle formula that enables all women to manage mindset, weight, fitness and feel the best they ever have, I said that I needed to break The SHE Word rules and invite a man o...

This is a show for EVERYONE. Whether they are good, healthy, happy, broken, absent or even abusive, everyone has experience or opinions of family relationships, never more so than at seasonal celebrations. These times can be extremely hard to navigate and often emotionally draining, if not damaging. We hope for happiness and a healthy harmony, but some aspects can be just plain horrible. In this s...

In this brilliantly entertaining and informative conversation Host Trudy Kerr sits down with three amazing ladies to discuss the topic of how we as women can be sustainably stylish. Looking and feeling good is part of our make up as women. No matter who you are, and what your personal style looks like, we are all built with a natural desire to be attractive. Fast fashion is more affordable and rea...

Let's face it, we really can't have too many conversations about one of the most important, yet misunderstood areas of our personal lives; Sex. For the most of us, where we find out about sex and our expectations of our sexual experiences, hasn't really changed. If anything we are just learning more from media and online. It is rare to watch a good film or Netflix show that doesn't have a sex scen...

This outstanding and powerful show is the second on the topic of Domestic and Gender Based Violence. In conjunction with Riformi and the 16 Days of Activism Campaign, Trudy sits with her guests to discuss the reality of violence against women, looking at where Malta is winning in the fight against violence, and where there is need to do so much more. Trudy and her guests also discuss the opportuni...

30 year old Rebecca is a new Mum, wife and in full time work. That sounds like the tough role of many women today, but to add to the list, Hon Rebecca Buttigieg is a member of parliament responsible for Equality and Reform. In this very candid and open interview, Host Trudy Kerr and guest Rebecca Buttigieg discuss the role of Parliamentary Secretariat, the purpose of Equality and Reform, but also...

Let’s face it, quite literally, our appearance is important and really does affect how we feel and our faces are particularly are important to us. Our skin is the largest organ of our body, and whilst most of us take it for granted, it is complex and changes throughout our life. In this brilliantly lively fourth show with the Vivian Corporation, show we take a look at skin and all the challenges t...

Globally, over 280 million people suffer from depression, and in Europe, the numbers are even more alarming. One in seven people experiences depressive symptoms at some point in their lives, with the highest rates found among young adults aged 18-34. But women - specifically young women - are disproportionately affected, with 25% of young adults in Europe at risk of depression — a situation worsen...

Women’s Safety is a subject that has frequently requested by SHE-Worders, and with good reason. To give this matter context, 1 in 3 women in Malta will experience Intimate Partner Violence, or Domestic Abuse. Forty-eight women were murdered in Malta in the past 22 years, 32 being femicides; with nine in just the past 5 years. Globally, online violence against women and girls has increased from 16%...

This show is one of The SHE Word’s most frequently requested; Single Mums. The term ‘Single Mum’ can mean different things; it can mean that a mum who lives by herself - bringing up a family without partner support; it can mean that the other parent in the family unit is involved but not nearby, or might mean that the other parent is active in a child’s life and co-parenting, and in some instances...

SHE-Worders, Perimenopause and Menopause are some of the biggest changes your body will ever experience, and if you make it to your 40s there is NO ESCAPING this - it will affect you in one way or another. Most women would agree that there just isn’t enough information, or even research, into Perimenopause and Menopause. The medical profession is now stating that perimenopause can last up to 7 yea...

In this important and deeply personal episode of The She Word: Young Women’s Edition, we dive into a difficult but crucial conversation about Young Women and Eating Disorders, an issue most prevalent among women aged 15-24. Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, affect up to 9% of young women in this age group. Social media and societal pressures...

Break ups affect us all. Absolutely everyone. No one is immune. Even if you were to marry your first love and stay with them your entire life, even if you were to keep every single friend you have ever made, you still can’t count for everyone else - and in some way or another a break up is going to affect you. In this show three guests join Trudy to discuss the topic of breakups - all kinds of bre...

Almost everyone will know that October is traditionally pink; a month dedicated to bringing awareness to Breast Cancer - a disease that will affect one in eight women worldwide. In Malta, over 300 people are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, making it the most common cancer on our islands, so The SHE Word jumped at the opportunity to make a difference this year, and teamed up with Mercury t...