The SHE Word

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 artist, and co-founder of Young Progressive Beings, a youth-led movement for reproductive justice, who uses art and language as acts of resistance, care, and collective empowerment.

Joining them is Francesca Zammit, a multidisciplinary artist working across dance, film, poetry, performance, and community interventions, whose practice bridges art and activism to inspire social change and who also co-founded Young Progressive Beings. Together, they explore what drives young women to speak up, how activism intersects with journalism and art, and the unique challenges of fighting for reproductive rights in Malta.

They share stories of courage, moments of burnout, and the importance of setting boundaries while continuing to use their voices as a catalyst for change. From debating a woman’s right to her own body, to the role of protest as empowerment, to navigating activism in the digital age, this conversation is both deeply personal and profoundly political.

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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 also as a rebirth of the mother. They also agree how empowering going though labour is and how you discover inner strength.

Tears are shed, and laughter is shared amongst these four women who bond over an experience only a female can ever encounter.

Watch this episode if you’re preparing to give birth, supporting someone who is, been through it yourself or are just curious to know more about yourself the run up and build up of bringing a baby into the world.

It is an episode, which shares some raw truths but also joyful moments which are heartwarming to listen to.

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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 Malta - where athletes compete along side professionals who benefit from sponsorship, dedicated coaching and full time training. However, this hasn’t stopped female athletes in Malta from breaking records, beating boundaries and taking pride of place on the podium - with women in Malta killing it in sports. Host Trudy sits down with three women who have made waves on the international stage and earned world championship titles to find out what motivates them, what sacrifices they have had to make, what drives them when the going gets tough, and so many other lessons that can also be applied to life in whole.

Sasha Gatt is two-time Olympian who has been breaking national records since she was 13 years old. Full of passion for swimming, Sasha also has some great thoughts to share the FOMO of young athletes and how she has dealt with disappointment. Runner and mother of two Doctor Jemima Farley is possibly the most humble World Champion you are ever likely to meet, Jemima shares the reality of juggling a family, a full time career as a GP and an outstanding runner career. Danica Bonello Spiteri is also a doctor and mum, but hasn’t let that hold her back from representing Malta at the Commonwealth Games and other World Championships events as a triathlete and duoathlete.

Beyond inspiring sports women, the guests share the reality of what it takes to be the best of the best, how parenthood has impacted them, they share the journey their dreams have taken them on and the lessons they have learned. The women also share the stories that have empowered them along the way.

Tune in to tap into inspiration unplugged and hear how these women’s experiences can empower us all in every walk of life.

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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 though, there is some passionate conversation including lively language (there is some swearing, so not one to listen to around the kids).

Tune in to the show and listen to the ladies navigate through a wide range of topics from the Breast Feeding in Public to Period Advertising, Dress Size Issues to Cancel Culture, Sexual Conduct to The ‘Ick”, and everything in between.

Sit down and ‘hold on to your horses’ for an hour and 20 mins of lively debate and passionate conversation, or use the chapters to dip into a topic relevant to you, but make sure you have YOUR SAY! Add your thoughts to the comments below, or head to our Instagram and Facebook channels to take part in the polls or answer show related questions - but get involved and tell us what YOU think.

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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 debilitating health diagnosis and the subsequent life changing implications, shortly followed by her mum’s terminal cancer diagnosis and a series of events that would have defeated even the strongest of us.

Emily sits down with Trudy to share the events that have shaped her life, from growing up across two sides of the continent, to finding herself fighting for an answer to excruciating pain. From dealing with her own health issues to learning that her mother was only given months to live. From building an incredible instagram and OF following as a plus sized influencer, to dealing with the sudden death of her father only weeks after loosing her Mum. From hitting the big time with her body positivity content, to taking the radical decision to undergo gastric bypass surgery.

Emily’s story is one of true resilience, reinvention and determination. Emily shares the details of her journey with Trudy as she speaks openly, honestly, candidly and emotionally about the struggles, the battles, the wins, and the losses along the way.

Watch, Listen and find strength from Emily’s journey; feel seen in her challenges and find hope in her words of encouragement and inspiration.

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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 returning to The SHE Word; Mya Azzopardi, a 22-year-old national swimmer competing professionally in California while studying psychology; and Sarah Magri, a 26-year-old accountant, ballerina, and performer based in Malta.

In what feels like an intimate chat between friends the four ladies explore what betrayal looks like through a young woman’s eyes — from heartbreak and grief to boundaries, red flags, healing, and the strength it takes to choose yourself.

This is a vulnerable, honest, and deeply relatable conversation about what it means to navigate trust and identity as a young woman today. Whether you’ve experienced betrayal or want to better understand your own emotional boundaries, this episode offers insight, solidarity, and powerful reflections, on what it really means to choose yourself throughout it all.

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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 mothers give up? What is the impact of the physical changes that happen to a woman’s body after pregnancy and birth? What are the psychological impacts on a new mum who goes through intense hormonal changes? How does a mother navigate her new role and demands without loosing herself? We attempt to answer all this and more in this episode of the She Word. This is a raw and honest conversation with lots of laughter about women sharing their personal experience on how they felt when they were tasked with the role of mum.

Nerissa is joined by Tezara Saliba who is a mum, a teacher, an actress and a singer, Donna Cardona, a mum of four and founder of Mymama.mt, and Maria Muscat, a gestalt psychotherapist and mum of two.

Each of the guests bring very different post childbirth experiences to the table as they sit down to discuss, and disagree, about what happens to a women’s identity post having a child – is it lost, is it the same or does it change?

The show delves into the importance of looking after ourselves, and making sure that we get the right support, whether that is from a partner, family member of external help, and how this can help to still retain some of the identity that you were familiar with before.

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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 dance instructor in her 20s and Entrepreneur Vivienne Bajada who left her government policy position to start her own floristry business.

The four women navigate the motivations to remain childfree; the implications and advantages. Listen as the women address the judgement and assumptions made in relation to women who have not opted in to a family life - through the eyes of four women who fully appreciate how challenging it must be to parent a child.

From being told they are selfish, to asking ‘who will look after you when you are old?’, and ‘what will be your legacy when you are gone?’ - the four women tackle the most commonly aired comments. Relate to the guests as they address the issue of an aging population with a contradicting approach of lack of support for women and families wanting to have kids. Delve into this topic with the guests as they dissect the discussion that so often arises around a very personal choice, that so often draws very public opinion.

Whether you are a parent or child-free, share in this powerful, passionate, articulate and often funny conversation as the four women navigate one of life’s most taboo and misunderstood topics. Be seen. Whoever you are.

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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-time yoga teacher who believes breaking the silence around pleasure is key to empowerment; and Mariah Mangion, 21, a law student and singer-songwriter focused on shifting the narrative from glamorised sex to honest, human experiences — for a conversation that strips back the shame and gets real about what sex can and should be.

Together they explore topics like consent, pleasure, pressure, confidence, and communication, reflecting on the moments that shaped their own understanding and what they wish they had been taught.

With studies showing that over 50% of young women say they were never taught about pleasure in sex education, this conversation is long overdue. It’s not about judgment — it’s about curiosity, honesty, and reclaiming the conversation.

Whether you're reflecting on your own experiences or still figuring it all out, this episode offers a safe, insightful space to feel seen and heard. Tune in and join the dialogue — it starts here.

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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 that we all look at the world.

Sometimes moving on, moving forward or complete transformation can be painful, it can sometimes seem slow, but no matter what the pace, positive and powerful transformation is just about moving in the right direction, even if there are setbacks along the way.

In this episode are four women sat at The SHE Word table who really understand what transformation is all about. Whether it is personal progress, physical or professional, these four women are living proof that transformation is possible for anyone.

Host Trudy Kerr sets the scene with her own transformation journey. Joining her is Ukrainian actress, model, dancer, contortion artist and AGT semi finalist Marina Mazepa. Also at the table is Content Creator, Only Fans Queen and transformation ambassador Emily Jones. And bringing her own energy to the table is Christine Borg, Financial Manager turned Life Coach, with her own remarkable personal story of transformation.

Join the women as they navigate their backstories, the moment that sparked their transformation journey. Listen as the women share their rock bottom moments, and stress the importance of having someone that believes in you. Watch as the women navigate persistence, failure, what it feels like to push past the pain, and the importance of celebrating every step forward.

If you are looking for encouragement, empowerment, or a sign that it is time for change, this is the show for you.

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