Health & Wellbeing Episodes

Going from trauma to triumph is a choice. Rev. Dr. Xenia Barnes should know. In 2017, her nephew was murdered; in 2021, she was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and lupus, terminal illnesses requiring a double lung transplant. Today, her life is a masterclass in resilience, radical self-acceptance, and heartfelt joy.

Annmarie Waite's method of care is warm and genuine, somewhat akin to confiding in a trusted friend, so, naturally, she incorporated that caring approach into the name of her business — “Girlfriend's Health."

Trauma recovery coach Teresa Ford shares her experience of unlearning emotional chaos and helping women reclaim their innate wholeness.

Turning Pain Into Power highlights Tori Jenae's work as a trauma-informed confidence and relationship coach who inspires the transformation of pain into our purpose and our wounds into wisdom.

It might not yet be a common dinner table topic, but as more women are encouraged to talk about menopause, we stoke the fire with menopause specialist Dr. Kelly "Kellfire" Barron.

Dr. Kerry Kerr McAvoy is a licensed psychologist with over twenty years of experience counseling couples through trauma and abuse. Kerry understood toxic abuse, she thought, until she, herself, married a narcissist.

Tools That Heal From A Reluctant Healer — Alisa Gracheva is a Licensed Psychotherapist with a unique approach to healing that integrates physical and mental health with spirituality, empowering individuals on their journey to health, self-discovery, and even miracles.

Felicity Nicole grew up in a family where love felt more like war. Instead of letting trauma control her choices, her challenges became growth opportunities. In this episode, Felicity expresses heartfelt wisdom, resilience, and the beauty of authentic storytelling.

The "poop whisperer" commit, Melissa Hall Klepacki, shares simple steps to heal from constipation that is wreaking havoc on your body and well-being.

Four Important Questions To Ask Before Every Conversation. Would it help your relationships if you communicated on a deeper, more intimate level? If yes, check out our talk with psychotherapist Dr. Heather Brown.

From Self-Defence to Self-Discovery. Lisa Vanahn is a former professional boxer, kickboxing champion, and Ninja Warrior participant who’s now a passionate mentor and advocate for the empowerment of young women.

A Journey From Fear To Freedom. Lauren Wellbank is a courageous survivor who has successfully turned her harrowing near-death experience at the hands of a violent partner into a mission of hope and empowerment for others. After escaping her abusive...

Lois Hollis Says, Shame and Guilt Are Not Yours! A transformative conversation with Shame-Guilt Educator Lois Hollis invites you to explore, question, and overcome the debilitating influence of shame and guilt.

Is Self-Care Just Women Being Selfish? Or is it the key to unlocking a potential in women that the Dalai Lama suggested could change the world? Where the truth lies is our conversation with Christina Marlett, founder of Courageous Self-Care.

Who Do You Think You Are? Teresa Ford is a certified mental health and trauma recovery life coach who shares how she helps clients strip away external identities to find their true value and authentic selves without external validation.

Why Curiosity Is Key To Your Happiness. Aura Martinez is a Self-Discovery and Empowerment Coach who guides us through common pitfalls in our pursuit of happiness and shares how embracing curiosity can be a transformative force in our lives.

Is it a curse when women prioritize others over themselves, or is it a blessing that women seem pre-wired to welcome being healthcare workers for others, often at the expense of their own health? We have a conversation with a woman who sees helping others heal as part of her contribution to humanity—help us welcome Pilates teacher and trainer Kelly Etter to VBB!

ADHD, A Superpower: Rahti Gorfien is the Founder of Creative Calling Coaching, LLC, and has been recognized three times by Expertise.com as one of the 15 Best Life Coaches in NYC. However, in a former life, she graduated from a prestigious NYU Acting Program. "Acting...

Girlfriends Health founder Dr. Annmarie Waite is a nurse with a Ph.D. and a wellness coach who has never subscribed to the theory that medication is what people need to get better.

Amanda McCracken: The Infamous Virgin. At the age of 40, she remained chaste, with her principles intact. Still, no one seemed to respect her decision to wait for the right man or the right moment.