The SHE Word

We ALL love to love and be loved, don’t you agree? And for that reason, this episode is an absolute MUST listen for everyone.

From our earliest age love plays a huge role in our lives. We are actually “programmed” to love due to a combination of biological factors involving specific brain chemicals, like dopamine and oxytocin, that drive us to form bonds, but our brains are wired for social connection and attachment. But what we learn about love in our earliest years, in our childhood, very much shapes the way love looks in our lives and th...

In the first ever Maltese episode of The SHE Word: Young Women’s Edition, host Sasha Vella welcomes listeners to a culturally rich conversation exploring what it truly means to be a Maltese woman today.

For the first time, this episode is conducted entirely in Maltese, opening space for an honest discussion around identity, language, and belonging. Sasha addresses her own relationship with the Maltese language and the public commentary surrounding it, using this episode to reclaim language as a core part of Maltese female identity.

Joined by Josline Camilleri, Denise Ki...

The SHE Word’s founder and host Trudy Kerr invites three of Malta’s leading men to sit down to discuss one of today’s toughest topics and everything that surrounds it; Male Violence and Aggression, and the Impact on Women.

This raw episode is probably the most honest conversation about this massive issue shared from a man’s perspective and understanding. This show isn’t about ‘bashing’ or accusing men. On the contrary, this episode sets out to break the silence on an issue that simply can’t be fully understood and solved without men as a crucial...

Danae Mercer Ricci is an instagram influencer with millions followers, who uses her platform to share a message of body positivity and educate about online image manipulation and the impact of social media on women. Her reels, photos and stories have reached all over the world, empowering women and girls to be more aware and informed of the multi-billion dollar industries that base their marketing strategies on telling us that we are not enough. Danae is also a journalist, a speaker, a wife and a mum, who works with women and young girls through her passion projects across the...

This episode of the She Word is a She Word Mum’s show and a very special one at that.

In this episode, host Nerissa Massa was brave enough to have three Dad guests around the table - the first ever in the history of the She Word. She sits down to get the low down on what Dads experience and go through.

So many times it is only mothers who talk about their experience of parenthood and we rarely hear the Dad's side of the story.

Nerissa sits down with Sean Gravina, Ke...

Welcome to the third edition of The SHE Word Afterhours, a less ‘censored’ edition of the show, where Trudy sits down with three guests who aren’t afraid to share their thoughts on current topics and challenges, and for whom we take no responsibility...

In this mostly hilarious, sometimes serious edition, Host Trudy is joined by regulars Sue Caruana and Tez Sabina, and special guest Gianni Zammit.

The conversation bounces around the topics of Christmas Decorations, Opening Crisps from the wrong end, summer and winter bed sheets, and much more with brilli...

Let’s be real for a second, keeping the sex spicy in a long term relationship is not a regular dinner time conversation, although maybe it should be. Within marriage and long term relationships, difficulties with sex, different interest levels, or a lack of physical intimacy are cited as common reasons for divorce, separation and break up, with satisfaction often declining over time.

But sex in a long term relationship is important isn’t it? Well. Maybe it isn’t for everyone, and maybe it shouldn’t be. A recent study found that on average, long-term couples have sex...

OnlyFans, is it empowerment, exploitation, or something in between?

In this episode of The SHE Word: Young Women’s Edition, Sasha sits down for an honest, unfiltered conversation about one of the most talked-about, and misunderstood, platforms in the world.

Behind the controversy are real women, with real boundaries, navigating empowerment, vulnerability, and the business of being visible online.

Joining the discussion are Emily Jones, a British-Maltese content creator who uses her platform to promote body positivity and self-expression; Miss Rager (Baked Sloths), a creative working in so...

The average person spends 90,000 hours in the workplace, around a third of our lives, it is little surprise then that the workplace represents a significant source of mental health related issues. Of the 7,000 calls a year that the Richmond Foundation receives, the majority are relational issues - that is issues connected with relationships.

Other specific issues include work overload and dealing with difficult clients, which are more prevalent among women. Over 3.5 million EU workers aged 15-64 reported mental health issues in 2024, contributing to significant economic costs through lost productivity and absenteeism.

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Let’s face it. No-one expects a Breast Cancer Diagnosis. If we are really honest, I should imagine that most of us expect breast cancer to happen to someone else.

But with Breast cancer affecting approximately 1 in 10 women worldwide, and being the most common cancer in women and the second most common cancer overall, it is very likely that if you are not directly affected by breast cancer, someone close to you will be.

But a breast cancer diagnosis is not the end, and in this episode of SHE WARRIORS Trudy si...

This brilliantly entertaining show is for the women who have lived across more than one country, who have more than one identity. Women who have family stretched across continents, friends in far off places, who have split their lives across different cultures. This show is for those who have more than one home, more than one love, more than one language.

In this brilliantly lively edition of The SHE Word the four women sitting at the table have one thing in common; they are all both Maltese AND British citizens. Content Creator and Marketing Specialist...

In Danae Mercer Ricci’s 2024 talk At The SHE Word Event she dropped an astounding statistic - Danae stated that the diet business is worth 90 Billion Dollar; a business that thrives on us feeling we need to be something else, that we are not enough. The Body Shaming Culture is affecting girls as young as 6 years old who are turning to dieting as a result of being actively targeted by the industry.

25–50% of teenagers reporting weight-based discrimination with another report stating that up to 67% students experience body shaming. One study reports that at age thirteen, 53% of g...

The SHE Word Mums S1/EP6 - Mums and Parenting in the Public Eye

The She Word Mums is back with a bang after some time off in September. But we are back bigger than ever as we discuss Mums in the public eye. How do they do it? Do they feel more pressure? Or is it really just a walk in the park where they get a bunch of freebies and special treatment?

In this episode, Nerissa Massa is joined by 3 fantastic guests- Hon. Minister Miriam Dalli, Hon. Rebekah Borg...

Yes, you read it right. In this Afterhours Special of The SHE Word, Trudy, Tez and Sue sit down with Max Vassalo of Bajd U Beiken for possibly the most unexpected episode of The SHE Word.

Max and the hosts of The SHE Word have been known to disagree on topics and content of each other’s shows, and to be fair when they do publicly comment they’ve often hit the headlines. However, as is so often the case, there is much more to the individuals involved than is portrayed in the media.

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What’s it really like to be a young woman working in media today? It’s a world that can be unpredictable, funny, and sometimes downright chaotic, full of bloopers, slip-ups, and unexpected encounters that make for the best stories.

But it also comes with very real challenges: balancing public and private life, handling criticism, and finding your own voice in an industry that isn’t always built to listen.

In this episode of The SHE Word’s Young Women’s Edition, host Sasha, a former journalist who continues to work in media, is joined by three i...

Every woman has a story, but some are more ambitious and adventurous than others.

Helga Ellul’s story is one that leaves listeners speechless, in awe of this trailblazer, and inspiring in every way imaginable which makes her the very best guest of The SHE WARRIORS, because we all need to be challenged and inspired by other women, to aim higher, to motivated to be the very best we can be.

Helga’s journey is not only an outstanding career story, a breath taking personal tale - the story of a woman travelling thou...

This outstandingly powerful episode of The SHE Word touches on a topic that affects us all but is very rarely openly spoken about; Trauma. Trauma is impossible to avoid, and what one person might find deeply traumatic, another might breeze through. Likewise, an experience that might be seemingly small and insignificant to some might leave deep wounds for another. Simply put, none of us walk the same path and navigate the same trauma. Even children growing up in the same home do not experience the same childhood - and this applies throughout life.

In this...

What does it mean to speak up, be heard, and sustain your voice in a world that often tries to silence young women?

In this episode of The She Word, Sasha sits down with three incredible young activists who have turned their voices into powerful tools for change. Journalist and Environment Editor at the European Correspondent, Belle de Jong, has been at the forefront of Malta’s My Voice, My Choice abortion rights campaign while championing social and environmental justice on issues from reproductive rights to the climate crisis.

Rachelle Bezzina is a writer, multidisciplinary ar...

In this episode of the She Word Mums, we are diving into all things surrounding labour and birth and what really goes on in those delivery suites.

Host Nerissa Massa is joined by Maxine Attard for this week’s episode and they sit down with Catriona Grech, a midwife and mum of 2 and Jenny Orlando Spalling- mum of three.

They reminisce about their own birth experience and talk about how no one child is birthed the same, but how every child brings a sense of “newness” both a brand new human but al...

Women in Malta are really making it in the sports scene. The Malta Women’s football team have secured promotion in the UEFA Nations League to League B, a massive milestone on their road to the 2027 World Cup qualifiers and an astounding 16 Maltese women are playing with top European Clubs. Malta is breaking through the international tennis circuit and women from the Malta athletic squad brought home a record number of medals from this year’s Small Nations Games.

But let’s be honest, women have it hard in sports and even harder in sports in Mal...

This episode of The SHE Word offers something very different. This edition brings together four outspoken and opinionated women sit down to discuss current topics and trends, and we want SHE-WORDERS to get involved and have YOUR say - Gloves Off and Lets Go!

Host Trudy Kerr is joined by Sue Caruana, Tez Salina and Emily Jones battle it out on a wide range of topics from the Lighthearted LaBuBu Craze to Feminism Gone Too Far. Unfiltered and After Hours, this show gets the women fired up and fighting, lighthearted and laughing - brace yourself...

In this new series from The SHE Word Trudy sits down with women from all walks of life to share their stories to encourage, empower and inspire other women.

Emily Jones is no stranger to The SHE Word. Emily is a Maltese-English 36 year old who hit the headlines in 2020 with her massive Instagram and Only Fans success as a plus size content creator. But Emily’s story is so much more than just as an influencer. Emily’s journey to an online following of hundreds of thousands was born out of tragedy, with her own debi...

Betrayal cuts deep — not just because of what happens, but because of who it happens with. In this raw and unfiltered episode of The SHE Word: Young Women’s Edition, host Sasha Vella sits down with three bold young women to talk about one of the most personal and powerful experiences we face: betrayal.

Whether it’s a best friend, a partner, or even ourselves, betrayal can shake our sense of trust and identity. So why don’t we talk about it more?

Sasha is joined by Sarah Alfalah, a 25-year-old influencer and marketing strategist returnin...

In the latest lively, challenging, sometimes controversial, and absolutely empowering episode of the She Word Mums, host Nerissa Massa sits down with three mums to discuss the impact that motherhood has had on their sense of self and their identity.

At a time when women are encouraged to build a life for themselves, be financially independent and have careers, this show asks the essential questions that impact the very identity of a woman and her role as a mum. How much does life really change after becoming a mother and what are the elements that...

Women choosing a Child-Free life is on the rise and is one conversation that always sparks strong opinions. More women and couples are choosing to stay child free, or pushing back to later in life before opting in to have a family.

In this episode of The SHE Word, Trudy sits down with three women who are Child Free, Guilt Free and want to remain Judgement Free. Joined by Victoria Chan - a 36 year old business owner who is making a living from the extremely successor Sip And Paint, Sarah Magri - Accountant, dancer and...

We all grew up with ideas about sex that were passed down to us — from school, family, or even the media. But how much of what we were told actually helped us understand our bodies, our choices, or our pleasure? This is THE conversation we wish we had growing up.

In this episode of The SHE Word’s Young Women’s Edition, host Sasha Vella sits down with three bold, thoughtful voices — Antonella Bugeja, 23, an artist, medical student, and certified sex-ed trainer passionate about exploring sexuality through science and art; Timara Saliba, a working professional and part...

We can all get trapped in a job, a diagnosis, a relationship, an upbringing experience, a mindset, a health challenge or a label that we don’t want. I believe that all of us can feel that our experiences can define us, and that is it. We can think that we are the lot that we have been allocated in life.

Well, this show is going to blow that idea apart and empower all of us that transformation is possible for EVERY SINGLE PROCESS, and transformation is a powerful process that will redefine the way th...

This episode of the She Word Mums explores Mum Rage – a topic which probably doesn’t get the attention it deserves because it is engulfed in shame.

Mum rage can be described as intense feelings of anger, frustration or emotional overwhelm experienced by mothers, often in response to the mental, emotional, and physical demands of parenting.

If you are a mum, you are likely to have experience this at some point or other during your motherhood journey as at least 60% of mums claim to have felt this. However, not many of us feel comfortable talking abou...

Every single woman who makes it to her 40s is going to be affected by perimenopause and menopause in one way or another. There literally is no escaping one of the most significant journeys that every woman has to travel.

Historically knowledge, information, research and support for this transition has been shockingly and unacceptably absent. Only in the past few years has it been recognised that perimenopause lasts around 7 years, not 1 year, and that there are over 65 recognised symptoms - far beyond the traditional hot flash or night sweat.

Whilst conversations...

Let’s face it, life isn’t easy. None of us are immune from the challenges, curve balls, trauma or tragedies that life can throw at us, but so often we are told ‘look on the bright side’ or ‘something good will come out of it’. Sometimes the pressure to stay positive can seem more toxic than encouraging.

In this show Host Sasha Vella dives into the true power of positivity, the strength in vulnerability, hope in the face of fear and turning up with grace in the most challenging circumstances, and joining Sasha are three women...

In this show Trudy sits down with Valentina Rossi, Emily Jones and Melanie Kelly to answer one of the biggest questions of all time ‘What Do Women Want?’

Remember the 2000 film featuring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt? Well, when this movie resurfaced recently, it seemed like a BRILLIANT topic to address, and so in this show Trudy leads the guests in exploring this age old conundrum, and explore whether women’s wants have changed, and if we are eve n all motivated but the same desires and needs.

Approaching the question from f...

In this second episode of the She Word Mums, we explore the journey to becoming a mother. We discuss all things conception and pregnancy – the good, the bad and the ugly.

Host Nerissa is joined by Maxine Attard, co-host of the She Word Mums. They sit down with two guests: Stevie Aquilina, a toddler mum who had a less than typical journey to becoming a mother, and who shares her pregnancy experience, and Claire Balzan, a mum of 2 girls who started an Instagram page called “The Art of Mummying” to connect with other mums and make them feel l...

Knowing Your Self Worth is a topic relevant to all women today. Whether in the workplace, in media, in relationships, or as a Mum, findings reveal that the majority of women struggle with the issue of self worth in one way or another.

In this empowering episode Trudy sits down with three women who bring lived experience, knowledge and expertise to the topic of knowing your self worth.

Banker-turned-life-coach Christine Borg shares her life lessons in her journey to find her value and pursue a career empowering others, Zoë Stiles is a...

This powerful and sometimes-painful show revisits the topic of the Narcissist. Last year The SHE Word aired an astounding mini series titled ‘Living with a Narcissist - Its not about YOU’ (link at bottom). The series has had over 30k views and listens and continues to change lives today.

We often talk about narcissistic abuse from the perspective of a partner or spouse, but rarely do focus on the long term and devastating impact a narcissistic parent has on a child and family. In this show Trudy and the guests delve into the roles children are...

This brilliantly lively, entertaining, sometimes heartbreaking show looks at one of the most neglected topics of discussion; we talk about relationships, we talk about family, children, partners, work colleagues - but rarely do we intentionally talk about and acknowledge the value of friendship.

According to new research, we make just 29 real friends in our lifetime and only 6 of them will last the distance. A study, which charted the social lives of 2,000 people, showed that we lose touch with almost 50% of the friends that we make. Which echos the theory that we have friends for a...

We’ve been told to just “get on with it.” That pain is normal. That hormones make us overreact. But for many young women, periods aren’t just a monthly inconvenience — they’re a debilitating, misunderstood, and often dismissed struggle.

In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode of The SHE Word – Young Women’s Edition, host Sasha Vella leads an honest conversation about problem periods: cycles that derail your life, impact your mental health, and are too often gaslit by doctors, misunderstood by parents, and silenced by society.

Sasha opens up about her own ex...

The world is changing at a dramatic rate, no one disputes this, let’s face it - most of us struggle to keep up. Well, AI is one game changer that is here to stay - and is becoming part of our lives whether we are aware of it or not - and in this show The SHE Word sits down with three experts to examine the good, the bad, and the downright alarming.

If you didn’t know, simply by design and not by a sinister plan, AI has an inherent male gender bias, mean...

In this very first episode of The She Word Mums, Host Nerissa and Guests discuss one of the most common themes that surround motherhood, but a topic that is not always spoken about – Mum Guilt and Mum Judgement. Research shows that over 90% of Mums experience Mum guilt at some point or another during their motherhood journey, and most Mums also go one to experience shame and inadequacy. Surprisingly, a big part of this guilt and shame is brought about by others (Mums) passing judgement on parenting decisions.

In the first Mum-focused show, the ladies dive in...

The shocking statistics are that only 0.5% of rape cases in the EU lead to conviction. And 97% of rapists never see a day behind bars. Even when women speak out, justice is rarely served.

In this powerful episode of The SHE Word’s Young Women’s Edition, host Sasha Vella leads a crucial discussion on consent, a topic that remains misunderstood, ignored, and legally unprotected in Malta.

Consent isn’t just about saying yes or no — it’s about autonomy, boundaries, respect, and education. Yet, despite growing awareness, systemic failures continue to put women...

According to statistics sobriety and the Sober Curious Culture is on the increase. This January 1 in 3 adults over 21 said they wanted to take a month off drinking alcohol for the month and it is estimated that 1 in 4 adults completed the challenge.

But, what if alcohol presents a longer term issue? What if alcohol is a means of escape from trauma or challenges? What if getting tipsy becomes more than just a means to relax in social situations? And what is drinking alone becomes more than the odd occurrence and turns into an uncontrollable habit?

This episode of The SHE Word podcast is a show that truly reflects the strapline 'conversations women rarely have but really should' - a show discussing one of the most taboo topics in Malta; Abortion.

Just to be clear, this show is NOT a conversation about the polarised opinions or political viewpoints. This is a discussion looking at the heartbreaking stories of real women, couples and families having to make the choices that none would ever want to have to make. It looks at the impact of Malta’s 'Blanket Ban’ - historically a complete ban...

In a week that is focused on Women’s Day, The SHE Word brings you a special interview two incredible powerhouses of women who have made activism, feminism and compassion a lifestyle choice.

Dutch politician and activist Lilianne Ploumen sits with Host Trudy Kerr at the table. Lilianne has been leader of the Labour Party in the Netherlands as well as Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation. In 2017 Lilianne Ploumen started the “She Decides” campaign, an initiative of over 50 countries, organisations and foundations to finance global family planning initiatives. In 2017 Lilianne Ploumen was awarded Dame C...

For so many of us the thought of a discussion about good financial health immediately triggers a reaction - and not necessarily a good one.

In this episode Host Trudy Kerr and her guests take a passionate, professional and personal close look at Gender Based Career Dynamics, Stereotypes, Gender Balance at Home, Working Mum Guilt, Debt Management and Good Financial Health.

Tax returns, credit cards, pensions, savings, debt management can be create a feeling of dread, panic and worry. Looking at the statistics, it is easy to understand why. In Malta, the gender pay gap...

This is a truly brilliant episode of The SHE Word, not only because of the fantastic topic but also because of the diva queens sitting at the table. This episode is full of golden nuggets, home truths, juicy stories and truthful journeys.

With over half the female population experiencing either divorce, separation, or annulment, many of us will ask the question ‘What does love look like second time round?”, or for some, third, fourth and fifth.... This show looks at love after the love that you thought would last forever, and is to give hope to a...

In this lighthearted and entertaining episode, The SHE Word looks at the timely topic of finding LOVE.

Whether you believe it or not, over 79% of us believe in genuine love whether or not they have experienced it. However, The love statistics say that the probability of finding true love is around 3-5%. This may sound extremely pessimistic, but think of it like this: 80% percent of us believe in a real deep love, but we don’t know what it looks like, how to recognise it, and therefore where to find it.

In this show host Tr...

This empowering episode is an absolute MUST for every single woman of all ages! A study with over 50,000 adult participants, revealed that only 65% of heterosexual women usually or always orgasm when intimate in comparison to heterosexual men (95%) indicating a 30% difference in the orgasm gap.

In this special edition of The SHE Word we PRIORITSE Women’s Pleasure and Orgasm and discuss all that both women AND men should know for women to achieve more pleasure, better orgasms and higher satisfaction.

In this first-of-its-kind, adult only open, insightful, empowering and informative episode, we answers all the qu...

We all know THAT person, don’t we? The one friend or family member who always seems to be positive and optimistic, even in the most challenging circumstances. Well, it might surprise you to know that only 10% of our attitude - positive or negative - is related to circumstance. Attitude and outlook is where our power lies, our mindset is what can take us to great heights, to enable us to overcome hurdles and manage the daily challenges in our lives, and enabling is to achieve is the aim of this episode of The SHE Word.

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Why is it that being single still often seen as second class status or something to be frightened of? In a world that often pressures women to be in relationships, more and more are embracing their independence, prioritising personal growth, careers, and meaningful connections outside of romance.

In this powerful and brutally honest episode of The SHE Word’s Young Women’s Edition, ‘Young Women, Single and Successful’, host Sasha Vella brings together two-time swimming Olympian and free-diver Nikki Muscat, freelance content creator Sarah Grech, and photographer Olha Ruccya — four successful, single women for an open and empowering...

When was the last time you had a NORMAL conversation about a completely natural occurrence for a woman that affects over half the teenage and adult global population? On average women will experience 500 periods during their lifetime, and let’s face it, without periods the human population wouldn’t exist.

But isn’t it true that for a lot of us, periods aren’t the easiest topic to discuss, with friends, family, medical professionals, and for most periods are associated with stigma and even shame. The problem is, that if a conversation about a topic that is so norma...

The hard truth is that addiction touches every single one of us, either personally, or through a family member, friend or colleague. We may not give the topic much weight, but addiction is much more prevalent today than we might consider.

Whether it is recreational drugs, medication, alcohol, tobacco, gambling, social media and scrolling, shopping, eating, or any other outlet for our emotions and stress to hide themselves in, addiction affects so many of us. A great deal of addictions are related to socially acceptable behaviour and therefore remain unrecognised. Addiction does not discriminate between gender or...

This powerful, entertaining and enlightening podcast looks deeply at a topic that applies to every single woman; the power that comes from being able to say NO.

Host Trudy Kerr sits down with three outstanding women to look at one of the most valuable lessons we can learn in life; when to say yes and when we should say NO. Joining Trudy is one of Malta’s most well known women; singer-songwriter Ira Losco, also at the table is fellow singer-songwriter and Host of Love Island Yazmin Helledie, and bringing her wisdom to the conversation is...

In 2022, women accounted for 93% of all cosmetic procedures in the UK, with a staggering 101% increase from the previous year. Globally, young adults aged 18-34 made up a significant proportion of procedures like breast augmentations (54.6%) and rhinoplasties (66.7%). And in some regions, such as South Korea, 1 in 3 young women has undergone a cosmetic procedure.

In this episode of The SHE Word’s Young Women’s Edition, host Sasha Vella sits down with three young women who have not shied away from cosmetic procedures — and together, they aim to explore the complex and often controversial rise of cosmetic procedures.

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When Scott Harrison told me that he had a solution to combat and eliminate the key symptoms of MENOPAUSE and PERIMENOPAUSE I sat up and took notice, albeit with some scepticism. When Scott announced that he had a long-term lifestyle formula that enables all women to manage mindset, weight, fitness and feel the best they ever have, I said that I needed to break The SHE Word rules and invite a man on the show to grill him and test his promises.

In this show, I sit down with Scott Harrison, founder of the Six Pack Revolution...

This is a show for EVERYONE. Whether they are good, healthy, happy, broken, absent or even abusive, everyone has experience or opinions of family relationships, never more so than at seasonal celebrations. These times can be extremely hard to navigate and often emotionally draining, if not damaging. We hope for happiness and a healthy harmony, but some aspects can be just plain horrible.

In this show, host Trudy Kerr sits down with her three guests to look at expectations, reality, how to make the most of our close and extended families as well as navigating the more...

In this brilliantly entertaining and informative conversation Host Trudy Kerr sits down with three amazing ladies to discuss the topic of how we as women can be sustainably stylish.

Looking and feeling good is part of our make up as women. No matter who you are, and what your personal style looks like, we are all built with a natural desire to be attractive. Fast fashion is more affordable and readily available that ever before, but wearing the trending outfit comes at an astonishing environmental and social cost. While the impacts of the fashion industry in terms...

Let's face it, we really can't have too many conversations about one of the most important, yet misunderstood areas of our personal lives; Sex. For the most of us, where we find out about sex and our expectations of our sexual experiences, hasn't really changed. If anything we are just learning more from media and online.

It is rare to watch a good film or Netflix show that doesn't have a sex scene in them at some point, and even more rarely do we ever find scene that portrays sex as anything less than instantly fulfilling, even...

This outstanding and powerful show is the second on the topic of Domestic and Gender Based Violence. In conjunction with Riformi and the 16 Days of Activism Campaign, Trudy sits with her guests to discuss the reality of violence against women, looking at where Malta is winning in the fight against violence, and where there is need to do so much more. Trudy and her guests also discuss the opportunities for the all of Malta - especially men - to create change.

‘Miss Malta 2024’ Beatrice Njoya tells her heartbreaking, inspirational and moving story of surviving decades of domestic viol...

30 year old Rebecca is a new Mum, wife and in full time work. That sounds like the tough role of many women today, but to add to the list, Hon Rebecca Buttigieg is a member of parliament responsible for Equality and Reform.

In this very candid and open interview, Host Trudy Kerr and guest Rebecca Buttigieg discuss the role of Parliamentary Secretariat, the purpose of Equality and Reform, but also take a deep dive into the life as a woman in Parliament.

Rebecca shares her passion for the job, but the challenges of being a...

Let’s face it, quite literally, our appearance is important and really does affect how we feel and our faces are particularly are important to us. Our skin is the largest organ of our body, and whilst most of us take it for granted, it is complex and changes throughout our life.

In this brilliantly lively fourth show with the Vivian Corporation, show we take a look at skin and all the challenges that our skin can face - scuse the pun. From the ideal skin care routine to dealing with problem skin, these ladies guide us th...

Globally, over 280 million people suffer from depression, and in Europe, the numbers are even more alarming. One in seven people experiences depressive symptoms at some point in their lives, with the highest rates found among young adults aged 18-34. But women - specifically young women - are disproportionately affected, with 25% of young adults in Europe at risk of depression — a situation worsened significantly by the pandemic.

In the third episode of Season 3 of the Young Women’s Edition of The SHE Word, Young Women dealing with Depression, host Sasha Vella is joined by three incredible women who brin...

Women’s Safety is a subject that has frequently requested by SHE-Worders, and with good reason.

To give this matter context, 1 in 3 women in Malta will experience Intimate Partner Violence, or Domestic Abuse. Forty-eight women were murdered in Malta in the past 22 years, 32 being femicides; with nine in just the past 5 years. Globally, online violence against women and girls has increased from 16% to 58% since 2018, with one in 10 young women and girls experiencing online violence almost daily, with 40% being harassed at least once a month.

These figures are quite simply shocking and not acceptable. Whilst Women’s Sa...

This show is one of The SHE Word’s most frequently requested; Single Mums. The term ‘Single Mum’ can mean different things; it can mean that a mum who lives by herself - bringing up a family without partner support; it can mean that the other parent in the family unit is involved but not nearby, or might mean that the other parent is active in a child’s life and co-parenting, and in some instances women and men become single parents through death and loss.

Whatever the definition, whatever the reason - this show is dedicated the Mums...

SHE-Worders, Perimenopause and Menopause are some of the biggest changes your body will ever experience, and if you make it to your 40s there is NO ESCAPING this - it will affect you in one way or another.

Most women would agree that there just isn’t enough information, or even research, into Perimenopause and Menopause. The medical profession is now stating that perimenopause can last up to 7 years and may start as early as the beginning of your 40s. Some doctors attribute over 60 physical symptoms to the menopause, many of which most would never think of. Mo...

In this important and deeply personal episode of The She Word: Young Women’s Edition, we dive into a difficult but crucial conversation about Young Women and Eating Disorders, an issue most prevalent among women aged 15-24.

Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, affect up to 9% of young women in this age group. Social media and societal pressures significantly impact the development of eating disorders, with 70% of young women reporting that these pressures contribute to their disorder.

Host Sasha Vella is joined by three incredible guests who bring unique perspectives to th...

Break ups affect us all. Absolutely everyone. No one is immune.

Even if you were to marry your first love and stay with them your entire life, even if you were to keep every single friend you have ever made, you still can’t count for everyone else - and in some way or another a break up is going to affect you.

In this show three guests join Trudy to discuss the topic of breakups - all kinds of break ups; the affects, the fall out, and the light that comes after the metaphorical da...

Almost everyone will know that October is traditionally pink; a month dedicated to bringing awareness to Breast Cancer - a disease that will affect one in eight women worldwide.

In Malta, over 300 people are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, making it the most common cancer on our islands, so The SHE Word jumped at the opportunity to make a difference this year, and teamed up with Mercury to host a live show with two brave Breast Cancer Survivors; Lorinda Mamo & Monika Schembri and a Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator

The SHE Word - Women and...

We ended Season 2 of the Young Women’s Edition with Young Women and Health, and now we’re kicking off Season 3 with Young Women and Health, Part 2 — because one part simply wasn’t enough for such an important conversation.

Health challenges among young women are increasingly concerning. In Europe, cancer rates are rising sharply for young women, particularly for breast, thyroid, and colorectal cancers. Despite its prevalence, Endometriosis—which affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age globally—is often left undiagnosed, leading to years of chronic pain and infertility struggles. Meanwhile, around 20-25% of young women report experiencing chronic pain...

In Malta 1 in 3 women will experience intimate partner violence.

Let that sink in for a second, because if you haven't personally experienced intimate partner violence or domestic violence, then there is a good chance that someone you love has.

Tragically Domestic Violence becomes a topic for discussion when femicide hits the headlines, but the truth is that victims are all around us, regardless of age, background, social status, colour, nationality.

In Malta statistics show a 20% increase in the cases of domestic violence from 2020, but sadly because domestic violence carries so much shame and...

Have you ever said that to yourself? 'I wish I had known that before', 'I wish I had known this when I was younger', 'If only I had known this - it would have saved me so much time and trouble'.

So here to open the Main Season of The SHE Word is a show dedicated to exactly that. Women and 'what I wish I had known'.

SHE Word Founder and Host is joined by three powerhouse women and together these women discuss love, work, careers, relationships, friendships, family, self care and so much more...

In this Women's Health Special in partnership with the Vivian Corp, The SHE Word returns with a topic that is impacting women all over the world, and most of us have an opinion, one way or another - BUT Med-Aesthetics are here to stay. Botox was undoubtedly the number one non-invasive procedure in 2023.

Over 7.4 million people in the US alone are receiving Botox treatments, and globally the Botox market is worth about € FOUR BILLION. As of 2023, the average dermal filler market report estimates the total market value of dermal fillers at € FIVE BILLION globally with a year on y...

In this special series on women's health The SHE Word has partnered with the Vivian Corporation to take an in-depth look at the essential health issues women are facing today but are rarely discussed.

In this first show three experts join host Trudy Kerr to breakdown HPV - Human Papillomavirus and the cause and effect of this common virus. Trudy is joined by the widely revered Gynecologist Dr. Chiara Frendo Balzan, the brilliant GU Specialist Dr. Donia Gamoudi and leading Pharmacist Daniela Magro.

HPV is carried by 80% of sexually active women...

In the second LIVE event podcast four amazing and courageous woman share their powerful stories of challenge, success and overcoming in their own journeys.

Trudy Kerr hosts a brilliant podcast conversation with women from very different backgrounds and view points. The Phoenicia Malta General Manager Robyn Pratt shares her incredible path from the outback of Australia to becoming to the GM of the Mediterranean's best rated hotel. Taryn Mamo Cefai talks about the dynamics of relationships, finding a partner, family pressure to get married and start a family and the mine field of dating. Nakita...

At The SHE Word Unlocking Empowerment event on the 25th May, Trudy Kerr hosts two live podcasts with audience participation.

On this first podcast Trudy is joined my W4W Founder Fran Fenech Conti, Influencer Melissa Gatt, TV presenter Sarah Bajada and Actress Maxine Attard.

The lively discussion talks about the things that hold us back as women, as mothers, careers women, women who face the challenges of social media, separation and divorce, and so much more.

Guests in the audience also add their journeys and stories in a powerful and inspiring LIVE...

As part of the powerful event - Unlocking Empowerment on the 25th May, Inspiring International Influencer and Keynote Speaker Danae Mercer Ricci answers Trudy’s questions, and questions for the audience.

Talking about body image, AI Influencers, the impact on women today, and the next generation of young women, Danae also responds to questions about eating disorders, body shame, postpartum and so much more.

Guests share their personal experiences and concerns too.

Listen to this powerful Q&A and take onboard the thoughts and refections of women attending the the event along with Da...

As part of The SHE Word - Unlocking Empowerment event on the 25th May Canadian / Maltese Influencer Lorinda Mamo took to the stage to deliver a powerful Keynote on Empowerment in the face of Adversity.

Lorinda shared the story of her challenges to have a family, her son's health condition which has lead him to have 15 operations before the age of 12, and her own personal battle with breast cancer.

Take time to listen to this 15 minute talk and be truly inspired, in whatever circumstances you find yourself.

On the 25th May 2024, 100 women met at The Phoenicia in Malta for an event called The SHE Word - Unlocking Empowerment.

To open the event, The SHE Word Founder and Host Trudy Kerr shared her thoughts on what the frequently used term 'Empowerment' really means based on her own lived experience: • EMPOWERMENT LIES JUST OUTSIDE OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE

• EMPOWERMENT COMES WHEN WE CREATE A COMMUNITY OF WOMEN

and • EMPOWERMENT COMES WHEN WE EMPOWER OTHER WOMEN

In this 15 minute Keynote, Trudy addresses how we can harness empowerment every single day in the wa...

At our first-ever The SHE Word Live event, Unlocking Empowerment, it was an honour to have the phenomenal Danae Mercer Ricci deliver a keynote speech that left women inspired and truly empowered. The conversations that women rarely have, but really should, were taken to a whole other level.

Danae, a celebrated body positivity advocate, journalist, and influencer with over two million Instagram followers, shared her inspiring journey overcoming personal challenges and ultimately empowering women around the world.

During her speech, Danae opened up about her struggles with body image and self-acceptance, shedding light on the...

So - for the SEASON FINALE we decided to do something that we've never done before on The SHE Word - we've invited MEN to come and share THEIR point of view.

In SEASON FOUR we have covered some hot topics, some tough topics and some fun topics. Some shows have gathered comments and opinions from our male audience, so in this last show of the season Host Trudy Kerr invites Jon Mallia, Melissa Speigner and Peter Grech to sit around the table to discuss Dating, Objectification and Depression.

Jon Mallia is a household name...

In this compelling final episode of The SHE Word Women in Business Edition, host Helen Chorley brings together a dynamic trio of mentors to delve into the transformative power of mentorship on both personal and professional growth.

Robyn Pratt, a seasoned leader in the hospitality industry and General Manager of The Phoenicia, shares her transformative experience with mentorship that took her own career from strength to strength.

Mariella Camilleri, a trailblazer in the finance world, recounts her inspiring journey from an Italian bank in New York to becoming a beacon of guidance for young entrepreneurs.<...

The eating disorders Anorexia Nervosa, Bulima Nervosa and Binge Eating affect 8.6% of the population, this is a significant rise from 3.4% 20 years ago. These diseases are not new, but are truly debilitating and devastating that largely affect young women today. 50% of the population know an individual suffering from an eating disorder - struggling, usually in silence.

Eating is part of our every essential routine - making an eating disorder a disease that is incredibly difficult to navigate.

In this long-awaited show, emotional host Trudy Kerr sits down for a powerful and very honest conversation with two...

In this sixth show of the Women in Business Edition of The SHE Word, host Helen Chorley meets Women who are trailblazers and leading the way in their chosen careers and passions.

Letizia Vella's culinary repertoire flourished during an internship under Chef Heston Blumenthal at The Fat Duck restaurant followed by Dinner by Heston as a Chef de Partie. She went on to develop her passion for cooking in other refined restaurants in Malta, followed by opening her very own, The Golden Fork in 2019 - a Michelin listed restaurant.

Nadia Pace holds a number of...

The term 'Empowerment' is one that we see, use and hear so often. If I had a cent for every time I have seen a post on Instagram about female 'empowerment' I am pretty sure I could retire quite soon. If I had a cent for every time I myself have posted using the hashtag #womenempowerment I could probably retire NOW. So this show is dedicated to 'Empowerment' - discussing what it really is, why we need it, what it ISNT, and how we empower others.

Host and Founder Trudy Kerr sits down with three women who...

In the fifth show in The SHE Word series Women in Business host Helen Chorley sits down to discuss the reality of changing career - Reinventing Yourself.

A recent survey by 'In Her Sight' found that 73% of women are looking to change careers, 23% up from the previous year. Reasons given include the need for more pay, the desire to find a career that they can believe in and the result of burnout. Women stated that lack of connections in the career of choice was the number one barrier to resetting their path, but in this show Helen...

This show is an absolute MUST show for every woman today.

Lets face it, 'Life Balance' is an area we ALL struggle with. 34% of women and 26% of men reported feeling burned out “always” or “very often", more than 93% of women say they have experienced mental health issues as a result of poor work-life balance, a survey by Bloom UK has found. Life Balance is a discussion that is very key right now, given the ever progressive pressures in today's society and culture.

In this very honest episode, Host Trudy Kerr sits down with three amazing, and ve...

In this far reaching episode concerning burnout host Helen Chorley sits down with three successful business women to discuss how, what and why women are ever increasingly experiencing career related burnout and breakdown.

In a recent McKinsey survey 1 in 4 employees experiencing symptoms of burnout - women experience burnout at a higher rate than men - and this is only getting worse. A 2022 survey showed that the gap between women and men is almost double what it was the previous year, with 42% of women feeling 'burned out' - although productivity is seeing an all time high.

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Grief affects almost every single person on the planet in one way or another. And yet, here in the west we rarely discuss the pain and loss that is part and parcel of grief. The most common causes of grief are death, divorce, loss of job, health complications, but the a death of a pet or the loss of a home are also major events that people grieve.

Whilst we know grief to cause sadness, and perhaps depression, experts associate 6 stages to the grief process which are interchangeable and far from linear. Grief also has very tangible...

Imposter Syndrome is a topic that isn't often openly discussed, as KPMG reported in their 2020 Women's Leadership Summit Report - 75% of executive women report having personally experienced imposter syndrome, 65% of women asked believe that they will not be able to live up to expectations and the WEF survey found that women are less likey to apply for jobs that they want - even if they match the criteria.

So what is Imposter Syndrome? Imposter Syndrome is a behavioral health phenomenon described as self-doubt of intellect, skills, or accomplishments among high-achieving individuals. Host Helen Chorley sits down with...

Dubbed as 'one of the best shows of all Four TSW Seasons' by our video producer, Women and Successful Sex takes a 360 degree look at one of the most rarely openly spoken about topics - Sex. In this show Host Trudy Kerr invites her expert guests to address successful sex from a physical, emotional and psychological angle.

Gynecologist Chiara Frendo Balzan brings years of experience and knowledge to the table, sharing her thoughts on how our bodies themselves can complicate our sexual experience, and what we can do to overcome the challenges.

Anna Catania is...

In this Episode of ‘Women in Business’ series Host Helen Chorley sits down with three entrepreneurs to discuss the highs and lows of building your own business.

100 MILLION new business are launched across the globe every year, with around 4,500 new businesses registered annually in Malta alone - BUT statistics reveal that only 10% of start ups surviving past the first 5 years of operation. Its not all doom a gloom though - Female Entrepreneurship is on the rise, with women based business witnessing a growth rate 5 times faster than the average.

Dana Carmont, is a serial entrepreneur, turn...

Here on The SHE Word we discuss topics that not just fun and entertaining, but we also discuss topics that are harder to have conversations about, but are important. Its taken a while to get to the topic we are discussing in this episode, the this show is about Separation and Divorce - which is not only a topic that directly affects 40% or women in Europe, but in the 12 years since divorce was legalised in Malta, the islands have seen a total of 4,472 couples divorcing… tallying up to an average of one a day.

This show is br...

The SHE Word launches a BRAND NEW series with an outstanding special show in conjunction with SHIREBURN. Leading with the most up to date statistics that SHIREBURN have gleaned from recent data, this show drives to set the scene and honestly outline the landscape of women in the workplace today.

In this launch special of the ‘Women in Business’ series Host Helen Chorley sits down with three outstanding women to discuss issues that face women in workplace today; the challenge of the gender pay gap, women in leadership, women in c-suite roles, the broken rung, the value of w...

This Episode is dedicated to another very special group of women. So far on The SHE Word we have hosted shows dedicated to parenting, young mums, working mums, pregnancy, postpartum. But as requested by our SHE-worders, in this episode we are talking to 'SAHMs - Stay At Home Mums'.

Statistically there are many advantages to having a SAHM - Children who have a parent who stays at home may achieve better academic performance, children are statistically more balanced and happy - but being a stay at home mum comes with sacrifices. SAHM's are more likely to experience...

Here on The SHE Word we discuss topics that not just fun and entertaining, but we also discuss topics that are harder to have conversations about, but are important.

In this episode we are looking at the topic of Women Navigating Depression - and with 10.8% of women reported to be living with depression, even if you are not experiencing depression at this moment, you may have already experienced depression - or you may face this in the future.

Host Trudy Kerr is joined by three remarkable women who are courageously tackling this topic.

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In Season Three of The SHE Word we recorded a show titled 'Women Childfree'. In this show Host Trudy Kerr sat down with three women of varying ages who had chosen, or were choosing, not to have children. The show EXPLODED. The most watched, listened to, liked and commented on show of all time - with women, and men, reaching out from all over the world to share their thoughts on the topic.

So, Trudy decided to sit down again to discuss this topic and look at some of the responses to the topic, and delve deeper...

In this brilliantly funny, entertaining and honest podcast, Host Trudy Kerr sits down with three fantastic women in a show dedicated to the turbulent topic of DATING.

Joining Trudy is Taryn Mamo Cefai - a household name in Malta, drive time presenter on Bay Radio, content creator and world traveler, Melissa Speigner - American / Maltese accomplished career woman from San Diego, California and British Alison Delecia who runs a site called social butterfly which features speed dating events.

In this tell-all episode, all four women share their best and worst stories of dating, what makes...

This episode is dedicated to a very special group of women: Working Mums. This topic has been frequently requested by our SHE Worders and with 72.9 percent of Mums in Europe either working or looking for work, it is easy to understand why this theme is so popular.

Host Trudy Kerr is joined by Sarah Stellini - Mum of two and CCO of a gaming company, Nikita Attard Vassallo is known on Instagram as The Mama Manual - Mum of two and has dedicated her career to providing support to other working mums, and Audreyann Vella - who...

We kick off Season FOUR with one of The SHE Word's most outspoken and powerful episodes.

In the aftermath of recent controversial online content, host Trudy Kerr sits down with Gail Baldacchino, Corrine Muscat and Tez Saliba to discuss what is ok and what is not ok when it comes to objectification and abuse online.

Each of the women share their aligned AND apposing views on 'what content is acceptable?', 'why does some content make us feel uncomfortable?', 'when should we report?', 'how should we report?', 'the dark side of the...

My guest on this Interview Special is no stranger to The SHE Word, nor is she a stranger to me, as I first interviewed Emily several years ago when I was about a year into producing the podcast The Interviewer.

More recently Emily Jones - or Miss Jones as she is known on Instagram - has been my guest on a follow up interview, and the last show of the last season of The SHE Word - Women in Adult Entertainment.

So ‘why would I be interviewing Emily again?’ you may be asking yourself.

We...

In the final part of this Five Part Series, TSW Host Trudy Kerr and psychologist Roberta DeBono Farrugia wrap up the series with practical points and advice.

If Narcissists causes so much damage, some relationships with Narcissists should be avoided, but others cannot be - such as colleagues, family members and partners - so how do I protect myself in those situations?

• What is the best way to protect myself from the damage that a narcissist can cause, is the only answer to walk away?

• What is a trauma bond and how do I br...

In this 5 part series we are looking at Narcissistic Personalities and the effect they have on those around them.

In the forth part of this series Trudy sits down with Dr Rose Galea to ask one of the BIGGEST questions of the series - How do you deal with a Narcissist, and what are the repercussions of my interactions?

Dr Rose addresses some of the common challenges when dealing with Narcissistic Personalities:

• Should I confront the individual and tell them what they are?

• Can I win an argument with a narcissist? Shou...