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...

Esther is a co-founder of BBB Health Boutique in Amsterdam (and 7 more locations) which has been around for 16 years! It is a women's only health club, and it is thriving! In this episode I reflect on my conversation with Esther : trends in the fitness industry, community, importance of relaxation, holistic approach to exercising, movement for people after 40, and inner beauty. Check out https://bbbhealthboutique.nl/and their instagram : @bbbhealthboutique

In this episode I reflect on my conversation with Jo Sarah – a founder of Umaversity –the largest platform & community in Amsterdam dedicated to educating and empowering women in the area of sexual wellness. If you want to improve or address your sexual health and life – consider checking out future events of Umaversity at their website : https://www.umaversity.com/ and follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/umaversity/?hl=en. Also, consider checking out these podcasts on...

Today we talk about movement – DANCE, and its effect on mental and emotional health. I sit down with Daniela Lopez who shares her personal story and how ecstatic dance has supported her through the period of deep grief. We also talk about how dance can support you if you are expecting a baby and preparing for birth. Follow Daniela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielamlopes/?hl=enAnd check out her channel on YouTube where you can learn so much about ecstatic ...

Amelie is a nutritionist for pregnant women and women who are only considering to start a family. She is based in Amsterdam and is passionate about educating women to make wiser choices around food. During this conversation we explore myths around nutrition during pregnancy, principles around good meal, what is 'whole foods', sources of protein, hidden sugars and more. Check out Amelie's website https://www.goodnesst.com/ for more recipes. Connect with Amelie on Instagram : https://www.instag...

My personal goal is to curate and select most credible and experienced guests for this podcast, who are based in Europe or even Amsterdam. Lizette Scialom, in my opinion, is one of them. She is a functional nutritionist, working on the team of functional doctors who are on a mission to build the healthiest community in Europe! This first guest episode is like 'setting the stage' for this podcast, where I reflect on our conversation with Lizette: integrated approach to health,...

A short intro of the new version of this podcast. I aspire to make it into a go-to place for women who want to gain more confidence over their long term health and be better at navigating often misleading wellness trends. Stay tuned! And click 'Follow' to be notified when the new episodes come out.

You can make this exercise even shorter than 10 min. Here – I am guiding you through it, but once you know the steps, the algorythm – you can do it in 3 minutes to. This practice is great before having to do work. Or when your head is spinning, and you just feel confused and lost in too much information. I hope you find it useful. Give this podcast an up to a 5 start review, if you enjoying it. It will mean a world to me. Thank you!

In the world so full of information, we get to know so many facts and stats. But we do risk to lose this one thing we call clarity. And then, despite knowing so much, we get so confused and so unable to make a decision. In this short message I am just trying to remind all of us the value of creating conditions for.... yes, clarity. It's not difficult. But it does require an effort. We always know the truth, but we can get so good at lying to ourselves. Thank you for listening.&...