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The SHE Word

Trudy Kerr

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Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/22d. Total Eps: 236

Conversations that women rarely have but really should.

Here on THE SHE WORD presenter Trudy Kerr hosts open and honest discussions about the topics that affect us as women, but are rarely shared.

We normalise topics that affect us as women but we might feel nervous to discuss with each other, even our closest friends.

As we sit down together, we share information and experiences. We follow our passion to be informed, to be honest and to empower other women in doing so.

The Young Women's Edition is hosted by Sasha Vella.

The Mum's Edition is hosted by Nerissa Massa

SHE WARRIORS is a 1-2-1 series hosted by Trudy Kerr

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SHE WARRIORS - Trudy Kerr with Danae Mercer Ricci - a story of one woman's resilience

Season 22 · Episode 4

Thursday, December 4, 2025 • Duration 01:20:17

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 globe.

But behind this success story is a journey of loss, grief, abuse, pain, and a crippling illness that nearly became the end of Danae’s life. Trudy Kerr sits down with Danae to dive into the woman behind the instagram page and uncovers not just the trauma and tragedy, but a tale of resilience and rising above her turbulent beginnings to aim high and keep climbing. This honest, open and raw interview leaves no story untold.

Danae speaks with passion and love as she tells how her late mother pushed her to be more than her roots. She shares how her mum ran from bad relationships to worse relationships, taking her four children with her. Danae talks about the tragic sadness of her mother’s death, the subsequent unrootedness for her and her siblings and the impact on her as she poured herself into her studies and the ever increasing need to find comfort in the controlling disease Anorexia.

In this episode of SHE WARRIORS, Danae delves into how she fought her way to recover from debilitating eating disorders, found her freedom in friendships, travelled the world whilst navigating a toxic relationship, blew up her socials and went viral in COVID with her body-honest message as she gathered 100,000 new followers a day by empowering women, but also gathering unwanted abusive attention.

Danae tells the brilliantly entertaining and beautiful account of how she met the love of her life whilst locked together in an apartment for six weeks. Danae also shares her passion to use her voice to empower women, especially young girls, to navigate the world we live in today, and the very real challenges that face us.

This episode of SHE WARRIORS is deeply moving, emotional and powerful. Danae brings an openness rarely experienced in interviews, a relatable rawness that will make all women (and men) feel seen in their own challenges and situations.

Huge thanks to the partners that make these conversations possible, Brown’s Pharmacy, Hyatt Regency Malta and Intimissimi

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SHE WARRIORS Trudy Kerr with Monika Schembri - A story of positivity in the face of heartbreak and adversity.

Season 22 · Episode 3

Thursday, October 23, 2025 • Duration 01:20:03

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 sits down with Monica Schembri who has not already faced breast cancer and overcome it, but is dealing with a second diagnosis. But as Monica has so often demonstrated, grace and a positive attitude makes a life changing difference in the face of adversity, not only to herself but to those around her.

In this brutally honest interview, Lithuanian born Monika openly talks about her breast cancer journey, from first noticing a lump on her chest, to the moment of hearing the diagnosis. She talks through her treatment, the all clear verdict, the news of her miracle pregnancy, the marriage that didn’t survive and the cancer diagnosis second time round. But rather than a story of sadness and despair, Monika’s is full of hope. Trudy digs deeper to find the source of Monika’s trademark attitude, and in doing so, finds profoundly wise words for anyone facing a challenge, or heartbreaking news.

Watch this edition of SHE WARRIORS to be inspired by an ordinary woman with an extraordinary story. The good, the bad and the hopeful.

Huge thanks to the partners that make these conversations possible, Brown’s Pharmacy, Hyatt Regency Malta and Intimissimi

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TSW Young Women's Edition S4/01 - Young Women and Problem Periods

Season 21 · Episode 1

Thursday, April 10, 2025 • Duration 01:24:33

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 experience of painful, emotionally overwhelming periods that started when she was just 12 — and the years she spent not understanding what was happening in her body.

She’s joined by three powerful voices, each bringing a unique perspective to the table. Sammy McEleny, 36, has been battling endometriosis for most of her life, enduring years of misdiagnosis, confusion, and chronic pain. Lara Vella, 26, is an artist who was put on the pill at 16 without a diagnosis and has since taken her healing into her own hands after fainting, vomiting, and enduring feverish pain with every cycle. And Dr Chiara Frendo Balzan, a leading gynaecologist and returning SHE Word expert, brings medical clarity to the conversation, helping to break down the myths and stigma surrounding menstrual health.

Together, they explore the medical gaslighting so many women face, the toll hormonal imbalances can take on mental health, and the shame that still surrounds periods — especially in conservative cultures like Malta’s.

This episode is a must-watch for every young woman who’s ever felt confused, dismissed, or alone in her menstrual journey — and for every teacher, parent, partner, and policymaker who needs to understand that painful periods are not “just part of being a woman.”

With special thanks to: Brown’s, Ayur Veda Organic Wellbeing, Prohealth: Cerave, Tampax, Always, Islands 8, Hyatt Regency, YUE, UBER, iCentre, Growth Gurus

Living with a Narcissist - It's not about YOU' - Part 1 - Are Narcissists Born or Made?

Season 10 · Episode 1

Monday, January 29, 2024 • Duration 20:30

In this 5 part series we are looking at Narcissistic Personalities and the effect they have on those around them. Most people will have across the term Narcissist, and almost everyone will have come across an individual with a Narcissistic personality as some point, but for those living with a Narcissist - whether a parent, partner, work colleague, boss or sibling - the impact can be devastating.

In this first show we are starting off with looking at where narcissistic personalities come from - are they born or made? Psychotherapist Claire Borg joins us on The SHE Word to shed light on the topic and get this series underway.

If anyone is affected by the topics touched on in this series, please reach out to The Richmond Foundation for support and guidance on 1770

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The Interviewer meets Rob Chapman

Season 9 · Episode 1

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 • Duration 32:27

For the second time, The Interviewer sits down with Rob Chapman to catch up on what Rob has been up to and once again it is an interview full of surprises and revelations.

Rob Chapman is probably best known for his incredible mastery of the guitar, his YouTube channel and bands including Clockwork Wolf & Co, but Rob also launched his own make of Guitars and has turned a passion into a successful living, with hundreds of thousands of followers.

In this frank, entertaining and revealing interview, Rob shares the challenges of the past year, the massive change of direction, his new motivation, his source of inspiration and why he keeps upsetting his neighbours in the early hours of the morning.

Watch to be entertained and inspired - even for those who have no idea how to strum a g-string.

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The SHE Word Young Women’s Edition - S2/EP6 - Young Women and Health

Season 8 · Episode 7

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 • Duration 01:48:50

For the sixth and final episode of season two, Young Women and Health, host Sasha Vella is joined by health specialist Tara Ebejer, who is also a somatic practitioner and has had her fair share of autoimmune diseases but has managed to overcome them through various methods, Ana Tortell, a journalist and international relations graduate who lives with PCOS and Endometriosis, last but certainly not least, Megan May Caruana, local singer and performer, living with fibromyalgia at just 21 years of age.

Inspired by personal experiences, the show explores the topic of health from a female perspective, what it’s like to live with such conditions, and how women’s health can be better supported within society. From facing significantly higher rates of misdiagnoses, to women often not being taken seriously about their health concerns, the conversation paints a clear picture of what it’s like for women to take ownership over their health.

A truly inspiring show. Tune in, listen, and be empowered.

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The SHE Word Young Women’s Edition - S2/EP5 - Young Women in the Arts

Season 8 · Episode 6

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 • Duration 01:16:55

The SHE Word Young Women’s Edition - S2/EP5 - Young Women in the Arts.

For the fifth episode of season two, Young Women in the Arts, host Sasha Vella is joined by actress Hannah Spiteri, who has appeared in some of the biggest recent theatrical roles on the island, Cheryl Lofreda, a phenomenal contemporary dancer who singlehandedly founded Concept of Movement, and last but certainly not least, Rebecca Bonaci, local tattoo artist and painter who recently had her solo exhibition debut on her experience with motherhood.

The show aims to get a glimpse at the Maltese art scene, according to three brilliant women whose practice all touch upon different art forms. From tattoos and painting, to dance and theatrical arts, the show will have it all. Dive into the world of the arts, the challenges it might bring, and a life led by following your deepest passion.

How well represented are artists within society? Can you really live off of pursuing your dream, your art practice? The guests reveal the reality faced with establishing your name, and how viable it actually is to succeed as an artist in Malta. This episode not only showcases the challenges and triumphs of being an artist in Malta but also sparks an important conversation about the representation and sustainability of pursuing one's artistic dreams in contemporary society.

Tune in for an insightful journey through the experiences of these three remarkable women, each carving their own artistic path in a modern world.

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The SHE Word Young Women's Edition - Interview Special with KNŻ President Mariah Zammit

Season 8 · Episode 5

Monday, January 8, 2024 • Duration 24:31

In this Young Women's Edition Interview Special Sasha Vella sits down with 21-year-old Mariah Zammit, president of the national council of youths (KNŻ) in Malta, activist, and University student.

In this one-on-one show, Mariah tells all on what it’s like to lead a student organization at such a young age, what’s been cooking in the last months, and what the council is responsible for and advocating for to ensure youths get the representation they truly deserve. Established in 1992, Kunsill Nazzjonali taż-Żgħażagħ (KNŻ) stands as a beacon of hope and progress for the vibrant and diverse youth of Malta and Gozo, representing youths aged between 13 and 35.

With a mission to empower the future leaders of the nation, KNŻ has solidified its position as the national representative body for Maltese and Gozitan youth, becoming a central pillar of the country's civil society.

Tune into this interview now, and familiarize yourself with what’s happening in Malta’s active youth body.

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The SHE Word Young Women's Edition - S2/EP5 - Young Women and Second Puberty

Season 8 · Episode 4

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 • Duration 01:34:08

For the fourth episode of season two, host Sasha Vella is joined by yoga and embodiment practitioner Mariah Gatt, medical biochemist Giulia Aquilina, and psychology student Andrea Mifsud, to dive into the changing world of a woman’s body.

The show starts off by exploring a term which, although is not medically recognised, perfectly encapsulates the changes that a woman’s body goes through when transitioning into adulthood. From hormone imbalances and weight gain, to changes in hair health and adult acne, “the 2nd puberty” is a useful way to describe the ongoing physical and emotional changes women experience as they age, particularly between their twenties and forties.

While the show directly touches upon personal experiences, our guests also provide their insight on how to deal with such changes in a healthy and compassionate way, given they don’t just affect the physical, but can also impact the mental aspect of a woman’s health. It seeks to empower and educate, and shed light onto realities often overlooked in a young woman’s life.

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The SHE Word Young Women's Edition - S2/EP3 - Young Women Living Abroad

Season 8 · Episode 3

Wednesday, December 27, 2023 • Duration 57:41

It is a harsh truth that the majority of young men and women in Malta would actually rather live outside of Malta; 77% of millennials, and 72% of Gen-Z, wanting to live abroad, according to an EY Generate Youth Survey published in 2022. The survey also found that 93% of young people believe the state of Malta’s environment is getting worse. However, this is not a topic that is exclusive to Malta, with many Europeans choosing to seek a better life outside of the country they were born in.

Host Sasha Vella is joined by three brilliant people whose careers all touch upon varying disciplines, but all share one thing in common - the desire to go far beyond the Maltese shores.

Sam Vassallo is an artist, poet, and writer, who has already spent some time living and working abroad; Martina Borg, a 17-year-old singer who has participated in Malta’s X Factor competition and has strong feelings on why young women want to move abroad, and Jade Borg who is The SHE Word’s own make up artist, and originally came up with the suggestion for this show following her extensive traveling experiences.

In this show host Sasha and guests touch on the reasons for wanting to leave the Maltese Islands, the reality of career prospects abroad, the challenge of living away from friends and family, the truths about being in a foreign country.

Watch this show to listen to the thoughts, reasoning and challenges of a topic that affects so many young women today. Conversations young women rarely have, but really should.

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