An excerpt from our “Women and Body Image” episode where we spoke to singer-songwriter turned fashion entrepreneur Ming Bridges. Ming openly talks to us about her experience navigating through eating disorders and body dysmorphia, shedding light on her path to recovery and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. In this clip, she offers invaluable insights on how to effectively support loved ones facing similar challenges. Scroll back to season one to listen to the full episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigvagenergypod/message

Happy Monday folks!  Welcome to our first episode of 2024 where we chat all the latest hot topics including Sephora kids, Taylor Swift deepfakes, the emerging ideological gap between young men and women globally, Calvin Klein’s double standards in their latest campaign, and so much more. Enjoy!  Financial Times article: https://www.ft.com/content/29fd9b5c-2f35-41bf-9d4c-994db4e12998 Birthing History article: https://www.better-birth.co.uk/post/the-real-reason-we-give-birth-on-our-backs Have some thoughts on the episode that you want to share? Hit us up on Insta ⁠⁠@thebigvagenergypod⁠⁠ Make sure to click that "Subscribe" or "Follow" button so you get updates to our latest and greatest episodes. Thank you for listening and keep channeling that Big Vag Energy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigvagenergypod/message

It's Titmas once again! Thank you for another year of support, love and most importantly - Big Vag Energy! In this epsiode we talk about things we learned the hard way in 2023 and what we are taking into 2024. Have some thoughts on the episode that you want to share? Hit us up on Insta @thebigvagenergypod Make sure to click that "Subscribe" or "Follow" button so you get updates to our latest and greatest episodes. Thank you for listening and keep channeling that Big Vag Energy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigvagenergypod/message

Another Monday, another Big V Energy episode! Today we have the privilege of speaking with the award-winning international speaker, trainer, and personal safety expert Nicole Snell! Nicole is a specialist in sexual assault prevention education, gender-based violence prevention, and boundary setting. She is the CEO of Girls Fight Back, a world-renowned personal safety and empowerment self-defense program with the mission of teaching women, girls, and people of all gender identities everywhere how to be their own best protector.  Nicole is an NACP Credentialed Victim Advocate and a Credentialed Empowerment Self-Defense Professional. She speaks to women and gender-inclusive groups at colleges, high schools, the US Military, Fortune 500 companies, corporations, outdoor groups, and more both domestically and abroad. Nicole has facilitated Sexual Assault Prevention workshops at over 90 military installations worldwide and has completed over 400 speaking engagements globally. She has personally trained over 150,000 people and her company, Girls Fight Back has trained over 1 Million people! In this episode, we speak to Nicole about Girls Fight Back, which aims to make violence prevention an approachable topic for diverse communities. She shares how she came to work in personal safety and sexual assault prevention education, strategies that can be implemented to enhance personal safety, and her own experiences with self-defense. Have some thoughts on the episode that you want to share? Hit us up on Insta ⁠@thebigvagenergypod⁠ Make sure to click that "Subscribe" or "Follow" button so you get updates to our latest and greatest episodes. Thank you for listening and keep channeling that Big Vag Energy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigvagenergypod/message

It can be a catcall or a whistle. It can happen on public transit, walking in a busy street, during the day. Street harassment is a pervasive problem that plagues women, girls, and gender non-conforming individuals. Enduring unwanted sexual attention and not feeling safe has gotten to a point of being "normalized", with feelings of anxiety and hypervigilance when out in public. In this excerpt from the "Violence Against Women" episode, Chess and Alex discuss their experiences with navigating street harassment and a need for change and support in eliminating violence against women. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigvagenergypod/message

Happy Monday everybody and welcome to Octobers episode! Today we chat to Dr Renata, who is a clinical psychologist. Our discussion is all about neurodivergence in women and adults in general, how it may differ when comparing genders and how it can be diagnosed later in life. More about Dr. Renata https://www.rtnmentalhealthsolutions.com/dr-renata-fialho Festival Of The Girl (mentioned in intro) https://www.festivalofthegirl.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigvagenergypod/message

An excerpt from our 'Women In Music' episode where we talk about female experiences in the music industry. Scroll back to season 1 to listen to the whole episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigvagenergypod/message

Happy Monday Everyone! Today we're chatting with Eva Avila, a talented singer hailing from Canada who has been captivating audiences with her voice since she could speak. At the age of 19 in 2006, Eva auditioned for the fourth season of Canadian Idol on CTV and emerged as the winner, propelling her into the spotlight. This achievement paved the way for two successful albums with Sony BMG: "Somewhere Else" (2006), certified GOLD and featuring a song produced by Cyndi Lauper, and "Give Me The Music" (2009), recorded in Los Angeles and showcasing Eva's songwriting talent. Eva's journey continued with four chart-topping radio singles, including a Platinum hit in Canada and a Juno Award nomination. She became the face of renowned brands like Maybelline NY, Spring Shoes, and Sony Electronics. A pinnacle moment arrived when Eva was selected as the opening act for Beyoncé during her 2009 Canadian tour, "I Am... Sasha Fierce." Eva also left a lasting impression by performing at the closing ceremonies of the Vancouver Olympics in 2010 and drawing a crowd of over 50,000 at her 90-minute solo show during the Gatineau hot air balloon festival. Eva’s versatility extends to TV, film, and commercials, including roles in "The Bold Type" and an upcoming role in the film "Autumn and the Last Jaguar" slated for early 2024. We could add more of her accolades but you get the picture! In today’s episode, Eva walks us through her early love of music and how it evolved into a successful career, particularly as she rose to fame following her win on Canadian Idol and the whirlwind that followed. Eva opens up to us about the circumstances that led to the change in her relationship with alcohol, how she regained control of her life and became sober, and the personal growth she has since achieved. She is a strong advocate for mental health and sobriety and speaks openly and candidly about these topics on social media. Eva is now bringing her phenomenal singing talent to Brit Floyd, a Pink Floyd tribute band, that has been touring in the US and Canada, with plans to tour Europe and the UK in the autumn of 2024.  To keep up with Eva's incredible journey, follow her on Instagram: @evaavilaofficial Resources: SMART Recovery Alcoholics Anonymous Al-Anon for Familys and Friends of Alcoholics Parents of Addicted Loved Ones Eva's favourite sobriety Instagram accounts: @happiestsober @findingmyselfsober  @1000hoursdry @kelz_living_well @bethbowen_ @youdonthavetodrink @thisnakedmind @recoveryisthenewblack @theretiredpartygirl @holly @mommydoesnotneedwine @sobermomsquad @sober.poweredA Eva's recommended books about alcohol addiction and recovery: The Unexpected joy of being sober (Catherine Gray) Sunshine warm sober (Catherine Gray) This naked mind (Annie Grace) Quit like a woman (Holly Whitaker)  Drinking… a love story (Caroline Knapp)  Have some thoughts on the episode that you want to share? Hit us up on Insta ⁠@thebigvagenergypod⁠ Make sure to click that "Subscribe" or "Follow" button so you get updates to our latest and greatest episodes. Thank you for listening and keep channeling that Big Vag Energy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigvagenergypod/message

An excerpt from our 'Women In Media' episode where we talk about how revolutionary the program 'Sex and The City' was at the time. Scroll back to season 1 to listen to the whole episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigvagenergypod/message

Hi friends! After a busy summer we are FINALLY back together and we wanted to talk about how women have absolutely owned this summer. From Barbie, to T-Swift to the “lazy girl job” trend, we unpack all the highlights from the past few months. Have some thoughts on the episode that you want to share? Hit us up on Insta ⁠@thebigvagenergypod⁠ Make sure to click that "Subscribe" or "Follow" button so you get updates to our latest and greatest episodes. Thank you for listening and keep channeling that Big Vag Energy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebigvagenergypod/message