THE FEMINA PODCAST

Today’s episode of #thefeminapodcast features a very much needed conversation between Elise van Mierlo & Insta baddie/unapologetically real India Spring about women’s body hair, expectations and societies double standards. Focusing on the ridicule and racism women of colour receive everyday towards their bodies. An intervention to society if you will. TW: this episode mentioned topics such as disordered eating, body hate, racism and discrimination. Follow India Spring on instagram @bigolraisin99 Follow us on Instagram @feminandco Check out our website for great articles, videos and access to our represented professionals! www.feminandco.com Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content such as BTS, extras and 18+ content! www.patreon.com/feminandco Want to help us spread the word about Femina? Rate us on itunes and like us on Spotify! And leave a comment :) Disclaimer: We recommend that content shared on this platform not replace or compensate for any treatment or advice specific to your situation without a second opinion and/or permission from a certified health professional . Make sure you contact a certified healthcare professional before making any choices which may affect your physical or mental health and wellbeing

Continuing the conversation!!! PART 2 of #thefeminapodcast STRIPPED BACK where we share our collective experiences with our bodies as women as well as our own experiences as unique individuals! In this episode we dig a little deeper into the fetishization plus size women, discovering sexuality as a WOC and sharing the insecurities we all still struggle with today! Our guests: @bigolraisin99 passionate nudist, ready to smash down the patriarch 💪🏽  @brittanynewmann curve model queen, challenging your ideas about body image  @lady3lise PT calling out the bs who looovesss a political conversation These episodes do not cover all types of experiences of all different types of women, however, our mission is to inspire conversation and shine light on our own journeys that you may relate with! TW: Stripped back involves intense conversations about eating disorders, self harm, grooming, sexual assault and harassment. If any of these topics trigger you, we advise listening to this episode with a trusted friend or family member. If you are struggling with any of the above issues please seek help from 1300 22 4636 beyond blue for mental health help or @shesacrowd for help recording and reporting gendered violence data Follow us on Instagram @feminandco Check out our website for great articles, videos and access to our represented professionals! www.feminandco.com Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content such as BTS, extras and 18+ content! www.patreon.com/feminandco Want to help us spread the word about Femina? Rate us on itunes and like us on Spotify! And leave a comment :) Disclaimer: We recommend that content shared on this platform not replace or compensate for any treatment or advice specific to your situation without a second opinion and/or permission from a certified health professional . Make sure you contact a certified healthcare professional before making any choices which may affect your physical or mental health and wellbeing #women #podcast #real #authentic #woc #plussize #expectations #beautystandards #prettyprivilege #beautystandards #feminist #feminandco

We are bringing you a funky, snazzy and tasteful treat! A special edition of #thefeminapodcast STRIPPED BACK where we share our collective experiences with our bodies as women as well as our own experiences as unique individuals! WELCOME TO PART 1 Our guests: @bigolraisin99 passionate nudist, ready to smash down the patriarch 💪🏽 @brittanynewmann curve model queen, challenging your ideas about body image @lady3lise PT calling out the bs who looovesss a political conversation These episodes do not cover all types of experiences of all different types of women, however, our mission is to inspire conversation and shine light on our own journeys that you may relate with!  TW: Stripped back involves intense conversations about eating disorders, self harm, grooming, sexual assault and harassment. If any of these topics trigger you, we advise listening to this episode with a trusted friend or family member. If you are struggling with any of the above issues please seek help from 1300 22 4636 beyond blue for mental health help or @shesacrowd for help recording and reporting gendered violence data Follow us on Instagram @feminandco Check out our website for great articles, videos and access to our represented professionals! www.feminandco.com Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content such as BTS, extras and 18+ content! www.patreon.com/feminandco Want to help us spread the word about Femina? Rate us on itunes and like us on Spotify! And leave a comment :) Disclaimer: We recommend that content shared on this platform not replace or compensate for any treatment or advice specific to your situation without a second opinion and/or permission from a certified health professional . Make sure you contact a certified healthcare professional before making any choices which may affect your physical or mental health and wellbeing #women #podcast #real #authentic #woc #plussize #expectations #beautystandards #prettyprivilege #beautystandards #feminist #feminandco

Meet @unclenathanco A blog A podcast, A fountain of inspiring experiences! On our first episode of #thefeminapodcast SEASON 3. Elise speaks to host and creator of @unclenathanco and it’s podcast #thepostschoolpodcast The origin story, inspiration behind the brand and what will this platform look like in 5-10 yrs? Nathan, a full-time business student from the Northern Beaches, works to help teens navigate high school, prepare for exams and talk about what post school is actually like! A truly refreshing approach to education!  Follow us on Instagram @feminandco Check out our website for great articles, videos and access to our represented professionals! www.feminandco.com Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content such as BTS, extras and 18+ content! www.patreon.com/feminandco Want to help us spread the word about Femina? Rate us on itunes and like us on Spotify! And leave a comment :) Disclaimer: We recommend that content shared on this platform not replace or compensate for any treatment or advice specific to your situation without a second opinion and/or permission from a certified health professional . Make sure you contact a certified healthcare professional before making any choices which may affect your physical or mental health and wellbeing

THIS EPISODE IS IN DUTCH. In deze podcast spreekt Willemijn met Loulou Machinè. Samen met haar zus is zij de oprichtster van @gowiththeglow Het is hun missie om zoveel mogelijk vrouwen weer in contact te brengen met hun kern en innerlijke kompas, zodat zij vanuit hun natuurlijke kracht kunnen gaan leven. Dit betekent dat je jezelf echt leert kennen en accepteren, en dat je onvoorwaardelijk van jezelf leert houden. Loulou is Ayurvedisch leefstijl- en voedingscoach en Ayurvedisch therapeut in opleiding. Ze heeft altijd al een sterke connectie met de natuur gehad en het is haar passie om anderen - voornamelijk vrouwen - weer in contact te brengen met de natuur en, het allerbelangrijkste, zichzelf. Als je meer wilt weten over Ayurveda en hoe die eet- en leefstijl jou nu al kan helpen, kijk dan vooral op Loulou's Instagram @loulou_ahisma . Een fijn gesprek waarin we diep ingaan op ayurveda, voor jezelf zorgen en spiritualiteit. ENGLISH: Willemijn speaks with Loulou Machinè. Together with her sister she is the founder of @gowiththeglow. Their mission is to reconnect as many women as possible with their core and inner compass, so that they can start living from their natural strength. Follow us on Instagram @feminandco Check out our website for great articles, videos and access to our represented professionals! www.feminandco.com Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content such as BTS, extras and 18+ content! www.patreon.com/feminandco Want to help us spread the word about Femina? Rate us on itunes and like us on Spotify! And leave a comment :) Disclaimer: We recommend that content shared on this platform not replace or compensate for any treatment or advice specific to your situation without a second opinion and/or permission from a certified health professional . Make sure you contact a certified healthcare professional before making any choices which may affect your physical or mental health and wellbeing

In this Episode, Elise talks to comedian HOW CUM podcast host, Remy Kassimir! Elise's self pleasure journey started with HOW CUM! Listen to today's podcast to hear all about HOW CUM and how Remy went from no to the Big O, toys and challenges along the way and let’s not forget the people who came (😏) along with! Disclaimer: Sexual activity, pornography, explicit language.  QUESTIONS: Tell us your How Cum origin story Can you compare your view on female pleasure from before you started HOW CUM to now? You had your first big O using the womanizer and celebrated in season 1 episode 6 of your podcast. How has your orgasm journey been since then and what’s your latest favourite toy? The diversity in people you’ve had appear on the show is just phenomenal, different ages, careers, sexualities, genders, lifestyles! For our listeners to really get an idea about how diverse your guests have been what are some really memorable guests you’ve had on the show? which episode has had the greatest impact in addressing the pleasure gap between men and woman? Questions from listeners: what role do you think foreplay plays in relation to the pleasure gap? What advice would you give men who want to contribute to closing the gap? What’s your opinion on porn and the expectations it places on sex?     6. What advice would you give little remi? Click here for the how cum podcast Girl's best friend by Sweet Vibrations How Cum website Follow us on Instagram @feminandco Check out our website for great articles, videos and access to our represented professionals! www.feminandco.com Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content such as BTS, extras and 18+ content! www.patreon.com/feminandco Want to help us spread the word about Femina? Rate us on itunes and like us on Spotify! And leave a comment :) Disclaimer: We recommend that content shared on this platform not replace or compensate for any treatment or advice specific to your situation without a second opinion and/or permission from a certified health professional . Make sure you contact a certified healthcare professional before making any choices which may affect your physical or mental health and wellbeing

TW: This episode includes conversation about sexual related activities. Monica Cook is a Sex therapist, passionate about providing honest, clear and current information to foster sexual and reproductive wellness for individuals and couples of all ages, including those from a multicultural or diverse faith background. Elise talks to Monica about the relation between sex and psychology, what people can do in there relationships to better their dynamics and life under the covers, the world of the female orgasm and why going to a sex therapist is NORMAL and encouraged! They also play an informative game of truth or myth! This is a fantastic episode to start of our theme into ‘Sexual Health’. If you are looking for professional advice on how to better your intimate life give this episode a listen! Mentioned in episode: www.omgyes.com Questions: What led you to pursue a career focusing on sex therapy? What is the link between sex and the brain and why is sexual health an important part of health and wellness? Women who can reliably orgasm through penetrative sex make up 25% of women... let's talk about that. Education has a large role in creating sex positive environments, however, lacks in areas that are vital for growing youth. Such as, consent, foreplay, pleasure, sexuality and forming relationships, kinks, sex work, porn and its link to unrealistic expectations and abuse. What is your opinion on sex education in schools? What advice can you give those who are intimidated by the thought of visiting sexual health therapy? Sex myth or truth - Women can only orgasm vaginally - Good sex is always spontaneous, noisy and has to end in orgasm for both parties - There are more than 3 sexual identities besides straight, gay and bi. - Girls don’t masturbate - Blue balls are a real medical conditions - Celibacy means you’re a prude - Virginity is a social construct - Men have a higher sex drive - Women are harder to turn on - Foreplay only needs to last 5 minute Follow us on Instagram @feminandco Check out our website for great articles, videos and access to our represented professionals! www.feminandco.com Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content such as BTS, extras and 18+ content! www.patreon.com/feminandco Want to help us spread the word about Femina? Rate us on itunes and like us on Spotify! And leave a comment :) Disclaimer: We recommend that content shared on this platform not replace or compensate for any treatment or advice specific to your situation without a second opinion and/or permission from a certified health professional . Make sure you contact a certified healthcare professional before making any choices which may affect your physical or mental health and wellbeing

THIS EPISODE IS IN DUTCH In deze nieuwe aflevering van The Femina Podcast gaat @willemijnmadeleine in gesprek met Romana Switzer. Romana is orthemoleculair health en lifestyle coach.  Ze werkt op een holistische wijze, en kijkt dus naar alle aspecten van je leefstijl, naar het hele plaatje. Ook houdt ze zich veel bezig met keto en is ze schrijfster van het boek La Dolce Vitaal. We hebben het over verantwoordelijkheid nemen voor je eigen gezondheid, hoe het keto diëet daar een rol in kan spelen en hoe belangrijk dat is. Júist in deze gekke tijden. Luister m nu! ENGLISH: In this new episode of The Femina Podcast, @willemijnmadeleine talks to Romana Switzer. Romana is an orthemolecular health and lifestyle coach. It works in a holistic way, so it looks at all aspects of your lifestyle, at the whole picture. She is also very involved in keto and is the author of the book La Dolce Vital. We are talking about taking responsibility for your own health, how the keto diet can play a role in this and how important that is. Especially in these crazy times. Listen now! Follow us on Instagram @feminandco Check out our website for great articles, videos and access to our represented professionals! www.feminandco.com Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content such as BTS, extras and 18+ content! www.patreon.com/feminandco Want to help us spread the word about Femina? Rate us on itunes and like us on Spotify! And leave a comment :) Disclaimer: We recommend that content shared on this platform not replace or compensate for any treatment or advice specific to your situation without a second opinion and/or permission from a certified health professional . Make sure you contact a certified healthcare professional before making any choices which may affect your physical or mental health and wellbeing.

This week on #thefeminapodcast Elise speaks with author Susanne Mitchell about her newly released book ‘The Naked Truth about Perimenopause’. The two chat about the controversies and misconceptions behind menopausal treatments, Susanne tells of her own experiences with perimenopause! We are also very fortunate to hear what lies within the pages of this awesome book!  Visit this link to get 2 FREE chapters of 'The Naked Truth about Perimenopause': www.susanne-mitchell.com/perimenopause-free-sneak-preview  Visit this link to BUY: www.susanne-mitchell.com/bookshop Join Susanne's FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/secretmensesbusiness Follow us on Instagram @feminandco Check out our website for great articles, videos and access to our represented professionals! www.feminandco.com Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content such as BTS, extras and 18+ content! www.patreon.com/feminandco Want to help us spread the word about Femina? Rate us on itunes and like us on Spotify! And leave a comment :) Disclaimer: We recommend that content shared on this platform not replace or compensate for any treatment or advice specific to your situation without a second opinion and/or permission from a certified health professional . Make sure you contact a certified healthcare professional before making any choices which may affect your physical or mental health and wellbeing. Questions featured: 1. Tell us a little about your newly released book, “The naked truth about perimenopause” and how your journey to writing this exposé on menopause started?  2. Let's talk about the controversy of HRT or hormone replacement therapy... 3. In ;The Naked Truth about Perimenopause' you touched on the topic of womxn being dismissed in the medical world and therefore not being treated properly. Researching for this book and gathering perspectives and studies, did you experience any similar treatment?  4. What advice can you give womxn who are entering perimenopause, aware or unaware? 5. What’s next for you in the world of writing? 6. What advice can you give your younger self

Steffi is a Nature-based Expressive Arts Therapist / Mentor / Creatrix. Her vision is of a world where people are connected to their emotions and are fully present in their body and in the moment. This pursuit grew after being called out of the hustle and bustle of a successful but hectic, fast-paced corporate life. With the loss of that identity, she began her journey inward, reconnecting with her inner strength and guidance. Elise had the pleasure of experiencing a therapy session with Steffi, relearning how to slow down and find comfort in the raw and natural environment.  This episode is their post-session conversation!  Find the link to Steffi's online vision circle, commencing Tuesday the 9th of Feb, here www.facebook.com/steffidebie.com.au Contact Steffi here [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @feminandco Check out our website for great articles, videos and access to our represented professionals! www.feminandco.com Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content such as BTS, extras and 18+ content! www.patreon.com/feminandco Want to help us spread the word about Femina? Rate us on itunes and like us on Spotify! And leave a comment :) Disclaimer: We recommend that content shared on this platform not replace or compensate for any treatment or advice specific to your situation without a second opinion and/or permission from a certified health professional . Make sure you contact a certified healthcare professional before making any choices which may affect your physical or mental health and wellbeing. Questions featured: 1. What led you to pursue conducting alternative therapies? What prior experiences led you to venture on this spiritual journey? 2. During your sessions, what role does the environment play such as the location we experienced yesterday? 3. Conventional therapy often dismisses alternative ways to express emotional and spiritual healing through things such as art. Yesterday I experienced forms of art in our session, what importance does art take in healing and therapy? 4. You also introduced experiential astrology in our session yesterday, how does your work with archetypes link to ancestral healing and clearing? 5. Let’s talk about inner vs outer authority, harvesting control of your future… 6. What’s your perspective on the importance of building a daily practice to find your centre and inner strength & guidance? 7. If you could tell your most vulnerable version of yourself one thing what would it be?