One of life’s universal truths is that one day each of us will die. In this episode, Alexis is joined by Jeelise Allen, Bermudian Counsellor and Thanatologist, and Sandy Mayor from Final Steps Bermuda, to help demystify the way we think about mortality, End-of-life conversations, and how to best prepare ourselves and our loved ones for when this time inevitably occurs. About our guests: Jeelise is Bermuda’s first and only thanatologist, specializing in death, dying, grief, and berea...

Big Girl Panties Podcast is back with a special live in person interview at The Retreat House launch party with founder Jess Burns in Bermuda.During our chat, Jess opens up about:her beautiful connection to her late mom, Kim Burns and her ongoing grief journeythe inspiration behind her new businessinsights on wellness retreats available now!To sign up for upcoming retreats and to learn more about The Retreat House, please visit:Instagram - @theretreathouse.bermudaEmail - theretreathouse.bermu...

In this special in-person episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, host Alexis Bean is joined by Damika Swan, as she opens up about her journey with miscarriages, child loss, and becoming a mom. In her story, Damika shares:Her heartbreaking experience with miscarriages, pregnancy complications, and child lossNeglect and unanswered questions from the hospital and medical staff during and after childbirth Grief, questioning her faith, therapy, and the healing process after child lossThe i...

In this episode, Jenia Thompson, a Fitness and Health Coach, shares insights on how women can prioritize their physical health in 2024. She emphasizes the importance of taking a holistic approach to health, including exercise, nutrition, and mental well-being. Join Big Girl Panties Podcast host, Alexis Bean and Jenia to learn about:Her process for working with clients, including goal-setting and individualized training plans.Common misconceptions and roadblocks that women may face when p...

In this episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, Alexis is joined by author, athlete, and entrepreneur, Phebe Trotman to discuss the journey to writing her first book in a planned series titled, Never Quit On A Bad Day: Inspiring Stories of Resilience.During their chat, Alexis and Phebe discuss: Phebe’s soccer career and how being an athlete has positively impacted her life Her career journey as a multi-preneur in network marketing and entrepreneurship Why Phebe decided to write a ...

Are you living in your truth? In the first episode of 2024, Alexis is joined by Bermudian born, China trained, multidisciplinary contemporary artist and researcher, Gherdai Hassell. She is a Graduate of the China Academy of Art and currently resides in Manchester, UK. Gherdai is a 3 time Best of Bermuda Award -Visual Art recipient, and has also been awarded with numerous other accolades, including: Best of Bermuda Award -Visual Art recipient2021 Women’s United Art Prize r...

Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Do you know what you want to do in your life?In this episode, Alexis is joined by Courtney Clay; a young woman who uses her passion for design and desire to give back to her community to create a fulfilling life. She is a Print & Textile Designer with her own design studio; Courtney Clay Studio, and is one of the co-founders of Bermuda Is Love; a community organisation promoting the fulfilment of basic human rights in Bermuda.During the ch...

Big Girl Panties Podcast is back for Season 4! In today’s episode, Alexis sits down with Richelle Richards to discuss loss, grief, and the sudden shift that her life took following the untimely death of her longtime partner. Richelle speaks candidly about her personal life, her career as an Art Psychotherapist, and how she has found herself on her current path. Listeners will learn about a new perspective on death, the power of stepping away to heal following sudden life changes, an...

Today’s episode is the final episode of Season 3 of Big Girl Panties Podcast! Alexis is back with Khamani Fox of 7 South Productions for Part II of their interview celebrating BGP Life’s first product, Your Love Is Alive, A Guided Memory Journal Honouring Your Loved One. During their chat, Alexis shares:What is up next for BGP during an upcoming podcast breakAn in-depth reflection of her mom’s cancer diagnosis and untimely death (4:00-21:30 minutes)How she has navigated her grief journey...

In the first episode of 2023, the tables have turned on Big Girl Panties Podcast! Host, Alexis Bean is in the hot seat and is interviewed by Khamani Fox from 7 South Productions. The special collaboration is celebrating the launch of BGP’s new product: Your Love Is Alive, A Guided Memory Journal Honouring Your Loved One. During this chat, we discuss:how the death of her mom impacted Alexis’ life and transition into adulthoodthe founding story behind BGP Life, and how both men and women c...

In this episode, Alexis is joined by Dr. Aria Bean to chat all about how to best show up for ourselves and our loved ones during the holiday season. Our guest has a wealth of expertise as a Social Worker and Counselor with a focus on mental health, parenting, couples dynamics, addiction, children, and families.During the conversation, Alexis and Dr. Aria discuss:Maintaining healthy boundaries during holiday events How to juggle your time between your family, in-laws, and other commitment...

October is recognized as Down Syndrome Awareness Month across the world. In today’s episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, Alexis sits down with Eulannae Douglas to discuss Down Syndrome Awareness. Eulannae is a paraprofessional in the Bermuda public school system with a focus on working with students with Down syndrome. During this episode we will learn:How Eulannae chose to work with children with special needs as a professionWhat we should know about people with Down syndrome The c...

Life changed in an instant for countless people after the deathly attacks on September 11, 2001.In today’s episode, Alexis sits down with Inez Ribustello, business owner, author, and the former Beverage Director of the world renowned restaurant Windows of the World in the World Trade Center. During this episode, we will learn about:How Inez chose a career in wine Her career progression and challenges faced as a woman Thoughts, emotions and what Inez was doing on 9/11How she coped wi...

Girls just wanna have fun…And go on allergen friendly lunch dates with their friends! In this episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, Alexis sits down with Melissa Looby to chat about navigating their health conscious food journeys in Bermuda. During this conversation, we chat about: What each of our diet choices are like Melissa’s chronic illness diagnosisWhy we choose to make more health conscious food choices Favourite International food brands in Bermuda that support heal...

Do you enjoy sweet dreams and a full night's rest every night?In this episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, host, Alexis Bean is joined by Sleep Specialist, Dorothy Bradshaw, founder and owner of The 41st Wink. During this conversation we chat about:Why sleep is so important and why so many adults are impacted by the lack of sleepHow sleep affects our immune system, mental health, and overall physical healthThe 41st Wink and what inspired Dorothy to become a Sleep SpecialistHow our poor sleepi...

Big Girl Panties Podcast has been awarded Best Podcast in the 2022 Best of Bermuda Awards! In today’s episode, Alexis reflects on the win and what it means for the podcast. She is also discussing: Podcast Anniversary Wisdom vs Imposter syndromeHow to Stay Dedicated to your GoalsWork Life Balance What it means to have a Balanced SummerAnd lastly, What lessons could you learn from your former teenage self? Stay Connected with all things Big Girl Panties between episod...

In today’s episode, Alexis sits down with J.J. Kelly, PsyD, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Emotional Intelligence Skills Expert from Oakland, California. Her company, UnorthoDocs Inc. is a punk rock alternative to traditional psychotherapy that centers around emotional intelligence skills training, peer coaching, mentorship, and community outreach. During this conversation we unpack: Dr. JJ’s Journey with Psychotherapy and how she was led to start her companyHow we can effec...

Alexis Bean sits down with Katrina Darrell and Damika Swan, co-owners of Trimik Sports to chat about business, their entrepreneurship journey, and how to take care of your own well-being. In this episode we discuss: The inspiration behind and creation of Trimik SportsLessons learned throughout their entrepreneurship journeysThe impact of having a strong support system while running a businessHow their lives have changed since starting Trimik SportsThe positive impact that wear...

What does putting on your big girl panties mean to you? In today’s episode we are taking a look back at podcast episodes to celebrate the inspiring women who have been on the show in honour of International Women’s Day. Women are strong, beautiful, intelligent, courageous and everything else. Enjoy this walk down memory lane with us and reflect on what this definition means to you. If you’re interested in sharing your own perspective, send a DM to our social media pages. And if you’re in...

Does love truly stand the test of time? In this episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, I am joined by Shalisa Smith, an Educational Therapist from Bermuda who is sharing her story about her close personal relationship with Adoption. In this episode we discuss:When Shalisa found out that she was adopted What it was like meeting her birth parents for the first time Some of the challenges that she has faced over the years What relationships with her family look like today and h...