She Thrives | meaningful conversations on women's health
My name is Katia Khomich, and my mission is to help women THRIVE – physically, emotionally and spiritually by helping them navigate misleading wellness industry trends and empowering them to take charge of their long term health and well-being.
Join me as I converse with inspirational women who, like myself, are dedicated to empowering women to thrive.
Together, we explore how to take ownership of your health during pregnancy, motherhood, and beyond, utilising tools rooted in ancient wisdom and supported by modern science.
Tune in for insightful discussions and actionable insights to support your holistic well-being.
Episodes
89 episodes
#29 - On Supplements and Beyond: Understanding Your Cycle & Your Body with Guud Woman
My guest is Morgane Leten –the founder of Guud Woman (www.guudwoman.com), a women’s supplement brand that has quickly gained a reputation for being both beautifully crafted and ...
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Bite Size Episode: How to Build a Case So Your Doctor Listens
In this episode of the She Thrives podcast, I discuss the importance of women's health awareness and advocacy. No one can empower us more that we can do ourselves – and the first step to do is take time to document your symptoms. In this short ...
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#28 -Traditional Chinese Medicine for Modern Women — with Sandra Guy
Today on She Thrives, I’m joined by the wonderful Sandra Guy — an acupuncturist, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, and the founder of Heavenly Star Acupuncture
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Episode 28
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Bitesize Episode: My Daily Breathwork and a Journaling Prompt
Short episode where you get to learn about and practice my favourite breathwork tool, and learn about my favourite prompt I use when journaling. Thank you, and share with someone you know who might need it.
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#27 - Microdosing And Self-Optimisation — with Haylin Neal (When Nature Calls)
In this conversation, Haylin Neal – General Manager of When Nature Calls (Amsterdam) discusses her journey of disconnecting from technology to reconnect with herself, the philosophy behind wellness studio 'When Nature Calls', and the evol...
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Bitesize Episode: A Different, More Powerful Way To Practice Gratitude For Anxiety Reduction
I teach this tool at least a few times a week. Because it works. Because I practice it myself. And I often find it easier than gratitude journaling. This is a short episode where I share the tool and we practive together. <...
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#26 – Hold Nothing: A Conversation with Elena Brower on Yoga, Meditation, Service, Love and Impermanence.
There is so much information today on self-optimisation, practical tools and tips on how to achieve more, do more. This conversation is different. It redefines Action, and reminds us of the qualities of heart and mind that are of real value, an...
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Bitesize Episode: Stress Reduction Is Very Personal
I am glad that my perspective is changing, evolving and become more inclusive. Stress management is very personal and often requires different strategy for different people. What works is what you do consistently, daily. ...
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Episode 26
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#25 – Deep Dive Into Burnout. Personal Recovery Story — with Alicia Inspired
In this conversation, Alicia shares her transformative journey from experiencing severe burnout to discovering her purpose in helping others connect with their bodies and heal. We discuss the signs of burnout, the cultural perceptions surroundi...
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#24 – Understanding PCOS and Fertility Through a Naturopathic Lens — with Francesca Lyon
In this conversation, Francesca Lyon – a degree-qualified Naturopath & Medical Herbalist specialising in women’s health, hormones and fertility– shares her journey from New Zealand to Amsterdam and how she started to specialise i...
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Episode 24
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#23 – Make Your Own Moves: Julia Eda Shemesh on Movement as Medicine, Birth, Motherhood, and Creative Autonomy
Those of you who know me – know that I love dancing, I love movement. And I was so excited to have Julia Eda Shemesh on this podcast. Julia Eda Shemesh is teaching movement as medicine, as a language, as a tool to claim creative aut...
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#22 – The Fertility Formula: Dr. Natalie Crawford on Taking Charge of Your Hormones
My guest is Dr. Natalie Crawford – a double board-certified OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist.She’s a co-founder of Fora Fertility and host of t...
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Episode 22
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#21 – Mental Health on the Fertility Journey: Finding Compassion and Hope with Dr. Naomi Gibson
Today I’m speaking with Dr. Naomi Gibson — a UK-trained Clinical Psychologist now based here in Amsterdam.Naomi has over a decade of experience working in the NHS in the UK before relocating to the Netherlands in 2020, where she buil...
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Episode 21
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#20 – Patriarchy-free body literacy and menstrual health, with Maria Carmen Punzi
I'm sitting down with someone whose work is reshaping how we think about menstrual health, gender equity, and the technologies that touch our bodies.Maria Carmen has spent nearly a decade at the intersection of academia, business, and ac...
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Episode 20
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#19 – Beyond the Quick Fix: A Somatic Approach to Personal Growth with Suze Retera
I'm speaking with Suze Retera, a trauma therapist based in Amsterdam with a passion for integrating diverse healing modalities. She created a holistic approach combining Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems and TRE® with Orthomolecular...
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#18 – Emotional wellness and business of spirituality with Amy Maxwell
Today’s conversation is with Amy Maxwell – a Founder of Oracley, a guided healing space in Amsterdam. And at Oracley the emphasis is made on emotional wellness. Amy is a certified&nb...
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#17 – Taking Charge of Your Fertility with Sarita Stefani: The Future of Reproductive Healthcare
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 offi...
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#16 - Redefining a Classic Yoga Retreat to Create Lasting Change
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 o...
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#15 – Where Does Preventive Care Truly Begin? A Conversation You May Need to Hear
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
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#14 – A Conversation With Menopause Empowerment Mentor On The Power of Awareness
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-...
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#13 - Katia's Solo Episode. My Red Flags in the Social Media Feed
Curious to hear your opinion. So please reach out to kkhomich@gmail.com or kataramoves@gmail.comThis is a solo episode where I reflect on some social media recent narrative trends in the context of health and wellbeing.
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#12 – Fertility Story Behind The Product That Is Reimagining Women’s Healthcare
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 ...
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#11 – From Pain to Purpose. Conscious Parenting With MamaMaria.
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 childhoo...
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Episode 11
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#010 – Personal Fertility Journeys – Endometriosis & PCOS
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.comOur stories represen...
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#009 – Beyond Tech with Ida Tin. When Women Thrive, the Planet Thrives.
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 ...
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