In this conversation, join me and Bianca Stefina, licensed CYCP (Certified Child & Youth Care Practitioner), RSSW (Registered Social Service Worker), CCTS-A (Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist–Advanced), and CMEMIP-1 (Certified MultiChannel Eye Movement Integration Practitioner–Level 1) delve into the complex topics of trauma and addiction, explo…

In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Pearl Velazquez, a trauma therapist specializing in domestic violence, sexual abuse, and generational trauma, to unravel the deep connections between past trauma and our current lives. Pearl shares her personal journey into therapy and why it’s so vital to confront the silence around abuse. We dig into t…

On this episode you get to meet Kenneth Spy: personal trainer and co-founder of health and wellness business, Spy Fitness. He specializes in working with first responders and emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself while helping others. In this conversation, Kenneth discusses various topics related to fitness, including body image, gend…

On this episode, I hop on a call with Ashley Rodrigues, a licensed psychotherapist, as she takes us on a journey into sex therapy and mental health challenges affecting women. Ashley specializes in perinatal and postpartum mental health, infertility, women's health, and sexual wellness while emphasizing the importance of normalizing therapy and men…

On this episode, I hop on a call with our special guest Alex Raymond RD, LD, CEDS-S to discuss the topic of Eating Disorders. In this conversation, Alex Raymond, an eating disorder dietitian, discusses her journey of becoming a specialist in eating disorders. She explains the common signs and symptoms of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, av…

It's Season 2! On this episode, you get to meet Zoe Leiana: friend, ex-coworker, former Lululemon ambassador, kindergarten teacher turned yoga instructor, and a student of life. Zoe Leiana shares her personal journey into yoga and the importance of self-study. She discusses the practice of yoga as a way to understand oneself and find purpose in lif…

On this episode, It's me, hi! I briefly discuss the history of fad diets and the science of healthy eating patterns. The stigma discussed in this episode revolves around the origins of fad dieting and what you can do today to ditch the diet and create eating patterns that work best for you. Dieting can be an incredibly sensitive and tough subject t…

On this episode, I hop on a quick call with my friend and special guest, Ashley Gordey, where she takes me through her unique experience with endometriosis. We discuss her diagnosis, treatment plans, struggles with chronic pain, relationships, mental health, and more. This is a continuation of the conversation around endometriosis and it is definit…

Welcome to another year of F*ck Your Health. On this episode, it's me! I discuss the science of endometriosis and why its not "just pain". The stigma discussed in this episode revolves around women's heath regarding endometriosis, how it affects mental health, and why there is no cure for this disease. Women's health is heavily stigmatized around t…

On this episode, It's me, again! On this short and sweet episode, I briefly discuss the science of Nutrition Psychiatry - the science of how food improves your mood. The stigma discussed in this episode revolves around mental health and how the choices in our diet can effect major depression and anxiety. Mental health is heavily stigmatized around …

On this episode, It's me, hi! I briefly discuss the most common health stigma that affects all aspects of health - weight. I talk about the types of weight stigma, health outcomes, obesity, and more. This is just the start of the conversation surrounding weight stigma, as it bleeds into so many different aspects of health. This short and sweet epis…

On this episode, I hop on a quick call with my best friend, Rachael Coates Ed.S NCSP, to debunk the most commonly googled ADHD myths. We discuss her role as a School Psychologist, how she tests children for disabilities, and one of the most stigmatized developmental disabilities. This is just the start of the conversation surrounding ADHD testing a…

On this episode, I hop on a call with my sister, Nichole, as we discuss all things motherhood and pregnancy. When Nichole was pregnant at the ripe age of 20, no one could have prepared her for what was going to happen over the next 9 months. We discuss her diagnosis with Gestational Diabetes, Postpartum Depression statistics, Birthing PTSD, and an …

On this episode, I hop on a call with my friend Colton Boney; known for his work in creating the first free HIV and Hep C testing service in Santa Rosa County in Florida as well as his advocacy work with OASIS and Red Ribbon Charitable Foundation, Inc. Two years ago, Colton and I got together to record this episode, and although the conversation is…

Hello and welcome to F*ck Your Health, the show that advocates to end health related stigmas by engaging in conversation and call to action. Join me, Savannah, as I describe what's going down this first season. In this introductory episode, I will talk about what lies ahead in the first season of this podcast, my background, topics up for discussio…