podHER Interviews: Health and Self-Care

Fitness For Wellbeing: Makena Diehl's Inspiring Eating Disorder Recovery Journey

Makena Diehl is a full-time Equinox fitness instructor and Obe Fitness expert. In this episode, she opens up about her eating disorder recovery journey. She shares a powerful story of overcoming anorexia, achieving wellness balance, and how she's reshaping health and fitness approaches. Need support? Visit the National Eating Disorders Association at www.nationaleatingdisorders.org [http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/]. Follow us on instagram: @podher Makena Diehl: @makenaraediehl For Nathalia's personalized health coaching, reach out to novaesnati@gmail.com Creative: Livia Paula @Cheiadesaudades Music: sessions.blue

Rising from Loss: Beth's Inspiring Journey Navigating the Unthinkable

Thank you, Beth, for sharing your impactful story; we are so proud of you. Trigger warning: mental health and suicide. Elizabeth Christopher Epenyong-Barnes, a board member of PodHer, has been an integral part of this community for five years. Born in Rio de Janeiro, she graduated in Journalism. She spent a decade working as a styling and set design freelancer before moving to New York, where the journey we discuss in this episode began. In this episode, Beth shares, for the first time, a tragic event she went through last year. Some of the takeaways from today's episode include raising awareness about the mental health of black men, how to cope in the aftermath of tragedy, finding strength in community, and the power of habits and moving forward, even when things fall apart. -- follow us on Instagram: @PodHER @NovaesNat Creative: Livia Paula @Cheiadesaudades Music: Sessions.blue

Book Launch Special: 'My Real-Life Rom-Com' with Author Carrie Berk

At just 20 years old, Carrie has an impressive resume. She's a journalist, actor, and influencer with 3.8 million followers on TikTok. But in this episode, Carrie shares the raw and real side of her life beyond glamour and social media. She'll discuss her personal battles with mental health, including her experiences with OCD and anxiety. --> The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) states that about 31.9% of Gen Z teenagers have grappled with an anxiety disorder at some point. Carrie emphasizes the absolute importance of discussing mental health candidly. Join us as we dive into her book, her wisdom on building a support system, her views on mental health, and some of her hilarious dating experiences. --- Follow us: Instagram: @podHER Facebook: @podHER Producer & Host: Nathalia Novaes de Alcantara @novaesnat Creative: Livia Paula @cheiadesaudades Music: sessions.blue

Embracing Body Positivity in the Fashion Industry: A Conversation with Model Shivani Persad

Shivani Persad is a fashion model, content marketer, and writer. She has an Honours B.A. in Political Science, a B.A. in French from McMaster University, and a certificate in Multi-platform Journalism from Seneca College. As a full-time international model, she's graced the runways and campaigns of brands like Sephora, DVF, Target, Nordstrom, Joe Fresh, Hudson's Bay, Clairol, Laura Mercier, Harper's Bazaar India, and many more. Shivani also ventured into journalism, contributing to publications like Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Vogue Business, The Juggernaut, Anti-Racism Daily, TVO, and Flare Magazine. But that's not all – Shivani hosted "The Bigger Issue" as part of CBC's Creator Network, engaging in thought-provoking conversations. Additionally, she took the helm of Indigo Books and Music Inc.'s nationwide podcast, "Well Said," where she interviewed Amanda Seales, Rupi Kaur, Jay Shetty, Don Lemon, and many others. In this episode, Shivani opens up about her journey with body image and eating habits throughout her 13-year career as a model. She shares her insights on finding peace with food and breaking free from the binge/restrict cycle. Shivani also sheds light on the transformation from being a size 4 model to a size 8 and the challenges and triumphs that came with that journey. If you're a model or someone curious about the modeling industry, you won't want to miss this episode. Follow us on Instagram: Shivani Persad @liveshiv Nathalia Novaes @novaesnat (DM 'food' for 1-1 health coaching sessions with Nati) PodHER: @podher -- Creative: Livia Paula @cheiadesaudades Music: sessions.blue

Rewriting Our Stories: Self-Knowledge and Transformation with Cynthia James

Cynthia James is a transformation coach and Advisory Board member of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She has an inspiring personal journey from a childhood of violence and abuse to becoming a powerful coach who has helped thousands of people - including imprisoned women - to change their lives. Cynthia is a remarkable speaker and author of several books, including What Will Set You Free and Revealing Your Extraordinary Essence. In this episode, Cynthia shares her wisdom on changing the stories we carry in our minds to create healthier, more purposeful lives. She discusses dealing with our emotional baggage and how to change our behavior in ways that serve us better. - Follow us: Instagram: @podHER Facebook: @podHER - Producer & Host: Nathalia Novaes @novaesnat Creative: Livia Paula @cheiadesaudades Music: sessions.blue