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 system educator who helps high-achieving, sensitive women move from burnout and self-doubt to...

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 surrounding conditions like PCOS. This conversation definitely has a hopeful outlook o...

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 source of their wisdom, power and freedom. She does this via nature immersion retreats i...

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 deserves to understand: Can you really “reset” your hormones — and what that ...

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 talk about the challenges women often face on the fertility journey. You can learn more abo...

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 ethics of AI in femtech at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. We talk about: Defining Menstrual Healt...

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 therapies to facilitate deep and lasting change. Having navigated her own journey with earl...

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 think this conversation will be useful if you‘ve had a burnout, if you...

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 thyroid levels or your ovarian reserve… but then what? Do you know how to interpret those results?&nb...

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 the world around them. Barbara is redefining what a “retreat” can be — going far beyond just a 'Yoga...

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 Medicine. She is also a health angel at Qualevita – a Preventive, integrative & anti-ageing medicine clinic in Ams...

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 of De Transfer - a guide to help men better understand Menopause. Thank you!

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.

Yet another personal fertility story. This time – we speak with Anna Christie, co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Flouria Health, a company on a mission to redefine how women access healthcare. This episode will speak to anyone thinking about getting pregnant, currently trying to conceive, or simply seeking connection through shared experience. I personally find it so grounding and reassuring to hear the real, raw stories of other women on this journey. Also, today it’s t...

Today I share my conversation with Maria Bordallo – a psychologist, certified Aware Parenting instructor, and a mother. Maria founded Mamamaria to help parents prepare for and navigate the journey of parenthood, with a focus on healing childhood wounds and building strong, loving bonds with their children. What a beautiful mission. In our conversation Maria shares her personal story. We also talk about what dysfunctional family is and how to identify it, about the role of community and ...

This time I sit down with Matilda Rosengren to share our personal fertility journeys. Matilda is a founder of Mind and Womb – a holistic platform for every woman trying to conceive www.mindandwomb.com Our stories represent what a lot of women might be going through – Endometriosis and PCOS. We also share that She Thrives will partner with Mind and Womb – so we will welcome more expert-guests on the topic of fertility and reproductive health in general.

I invite you to join me for this inspiring conversation with Ida Tin — a visionary who is helping reshape how we think and talk about women’s health. Together, we go beyond the world of tech and dive into what it truly means to live in a woman’s body, the journey of motherhood, the evolving role of men, and how all of this connects to the future of our planet. It’s honest, thoughtful, and full of insights I’m excited to share with you. Please check 29 blog posts Ida wrote and posted on Linked...

This conversation is with Azucena Cuijpers. She worked as a GP for over a decade. In 2020 she decided to follow her heart and founded New Women's Health Practice. Today she is helping women to find both cure and healing using a much more holistic approach. This conversation is a perfect starting point for everyone who is looking into ways to start approaching health in a more intentional way. Learn more about how she works on Azucena's website https://newwomenshealth....

Who does not want to have a glowing skin for as long as possible? Skin care is a huge industry. No wonder we often get lost in too much information, feeling confused and disempowered. The goal for this episode is to make it simple, actionable and hopefully inspiring. I sit with the founder of Just Skin Clinic in Amsterdam Jannike Staring who helps me to simplify some of the principles around skin care. Check out JustSkin.nl and maybe book an appointment directly with Jannike.

In this conversation I sit down with Sonia Chowdhury – a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP). There is no doubt that the health of our gut is extremely important for our health. Yet – we do we even begin? In this episode we try to simplify gut health and how you can start taking first steps towards supporting it. Questions we touch on: – what defines a healthy gut– what do we often miss when we are trying to improve our digestion– what is a heal...