In today’s episode, Alexis sits down with J.J. Kelly, PsyD, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Emotional Intelligence Skills Expert from Oakland, California. Her company, UnorthoDocs Inc. is a punk rock alternative to traditional psychotherapy that centers around emotional intelligence skills training, peer coaching, mentorship, and community outreach.
During this conversation we unpack:
- Dr. JJ’s Journey with Psychotherapy and how she was led to start her company
- How we can effectively support others instead of reacting from a place of fear
- The importance of Emotional Intelligence Skills in personal relationships, the workplace, for children and teens, and with ourselves
- How to Find your Values and maintain behaviours that align with them
- What’s inside ‘The Get Real Program’ for students under 18 and over 18 and how parents can support their young people with this program
- The Holy Sh*t series - Dr. JJ’s 3 Books about Kids and Self-Harm, Finding happiness outside of what society says you should do, Dealing with a Narcissist in the workplace and beyond
Stay Connected with Dr. J.J. here:
Website - www.drjjkelly.com
Stay Connected with all things Big Girl Panties between episodes:
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook- @bgplifeblog
Website - @bgplife.com
Alexis Bean sits down with Katrina Darrell and Damika Swan, co-owners of Trimik Sports to chat about business, their entrepreneurship journey, and how to take care of your own well-being.
In this episode we discuss:
- The inspiration behind and creation of Trimik Sports
- Lessons learned throughout their entrepreneurship journeys
- The impact of having a strong support system while running a business
- How their lives have changed since starting Trimik Sports
- The positive impact that wearing their brand has been for customers
- The Trimik Mind, Body, Health Vendors Market
- Collaborations with other Bermudian Wellness Entrepreneurs
- Motherhood, Miscarriage, and Real Life Wellness
- Balancing entrepreneurship, a 9 to 5, and having a personal life
- The future of Trimik Sports
Stay Connected with Trimik Sports:
Instagram - @trimiksports
Join Us on May 4th 2022 for our #TamDay Memories Celebration:
Stay Connected with all things Big Girl Panties between episodes:
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook- @bgplifeblog
Website - @bgplife.com
What does putting on your big girl panties mean to you? In today’s episode we are taking a look back at podcast episodes to celebrate the inspiring women who have been on the show in honour of International Women’s Day. Women are strong, beautiful, intelligent, courageous and everything else. Enjoy this walk down memory lane with us and reflect on what this definition means to you.
If you’re interested in sharing your own perspective, send a DM to our social media pages. And if you’re interested in joining BGP Book Club, subscribe to our newsletter on our website.
Keep in touch with Big Girl Panties here:
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook- @bgplifeblog
Website - bgplife.com
Does love truly stand the test of time? In this episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, I am joined by Shalisa Smith, an Educational Therapist from Bermuda who is sharing her story about her close personal relationship with Adoption.
In this episode we discuss:
- When Shalisa found out that she was adopted
- What it was like meeting her birth parents for the first time
- Some of the challenges that she has faced over the years
- What relationships with her family look like today and hopes she has for the future
- How she views healing and wellness in her own life
This episode is about the love journey we have for oneself, our family, and what it can look like to grow that love for the family we never expected to gain.
Watch Shalisa’s Adoption Story on YouTube here
Stay Connected with Big Girl Panties:
Website - bgplife.com
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook - @bgplifeblog
In this solo episode, Lex shares an encouraging message dedicated to Two’s Day; a rare palindrome date occurring on 2/2/22. What is the significance of such a unique day? And why is she calling it a moment of divine timing?
We discuss and explore:
- The meanings behind the number two, and how we can draw inspiration from them to use in our day to day lives.
- Why it's okay to slow down and jump out of the rat race
- Celebrating ourselves
- The plans for Big Girl Panties in 2022 and a new opportunity for BGP Sisters to connect.
- Surprise offerings that will be available for purchase this year
Do you want to keep in touch with all things Big Girl Panties? Connect with us on our website and on social media.
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook- @bgplifeblog
Website - www.bgplife.com
Happy New Year BGP fam! In the first episode of Season 3 and of 2022, I am chatting with her longtime friend Karee Luna. In this episode we discuss:
- Our general feelings about the new year
- New Year’s resolutions and the soft spot that we share for this practice
- The end of a beautiful era: the series finale of HBO’s ‘Insecure’
- What are the keys to a happy life in 2022
Keep in contact with Karee here:
Instagram - @ilu20thebook
Keep in touch with Big Girl Panties here:
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook- @bgplifeblog
Website - @bgplife.com
Experiencing Christmas after the loss of a loved one can bring up countless emotions. In this episode, Lex breaks down a few tips that may help listeners who are missing loved ones over the holidays. We chat about:
- Tips for people who are experiencing one of their first Christmas holidays after a loved one has died
- BGP Christmas video highlights
- Celebrating the holidays after new people and experiences have entered our lives
- Early plans for 2022
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Big Girl Panties!
Stay connected between episodes:
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook- @bgplifeblog
Website - @bgplife.com
In today’s episode I am joined by Laurie Shiell-Smith, Executive Director at the Centre Against Abuse in Bermuda to learn more about Domestic Abuse Awareness. In this episode we discuss:
- Different types of abuse
- Early signs that you or someone you know could be involved in an abusive relationship
- How others can support someone who is involved in an abusive situation
- What the Centre Against Abuse offers the community in Bermuda
Special thanks to Laurie for offering her time for this episode.
Please contact the Centre Against Abuse if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse or sexual assault:
441-297-8278
Please visit the Centre Against Abuse website for further information on domestic abuse awareness and the services they offer in Bermuda:
https://www.centreagainstabuse.bm/
Please visit the below links for help and/or more information on domestic violence and domestic abuse awareness:
USA -
1-800-799-7233
U.K. -
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
08082000247
Do you know what it’s like to be involved in an abusive relationship? Do you understand the true definition of domestic abuse or domestic violence? In today’s episode I am chatting with a young millennial woman who is sharing her experience with being involved in a relationship that resulted in abuse.
In this episode we discuss:
- The different ways in which Stephanie was abused by her former partner
- The process she had to endure after she pressed charges
- How she protects her health and well-being today as a wife and mom
Please visit the below links for help and/or more information on domestic violence and domestic abuse awareness:
USA -
1-800-799-7233
Bermuda -
441-297-8278
U.K.
08082000247
Connect with Big Girl Panties here:
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook - @bgplifeblog
Website - www.bgplife.com
What is the true definition of a champion?
In today’s episode we’re continuing our convo about the 2020/1 Tokyo Olympic Games. We’re discussing:
- Controversial Olympic moments and how they were portrayed in the media
- Standout performances by a few female Olympians
- Flora Duffy (duhh!)
- Lessons learned and how they can apply to women everywhere
We are celebrating both the top performances from the Olympic Games and who each of these athletes are as women. Brava ladies!
Stay connected with Big Girl Panties here:
Email - info@bgplife.com
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook - @bgplifeblog
Website - www.bgplife.com
Welcome back BGP fam! We are back with new conversations about wellness, grief & every subject in between that impacts a millennial woman as she navigates life while putting on her Big Girl Panties.
Alexis is joined by two of her university track teammates and friends to unpack key moments from the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games. Michelle is a retired track athlete turned novice cyclist, and an Associate Marketing Director at Life Time Inc. Priscilla is a 2016 Olympian, radio show host for 98.7 The Coast, and podcast and YouTube host for her show 'In Our Prime'.
In today’s episode we discuss:
- Female Olympians who were at the forefront of controversy while they prioritized their mental health despite the backlash that came from critics.
- The different kinds of scrutiny faced in different countries around the world
- The importance of protecting your mental health in all circumstances.
Special thanks to Eulannae Douglas for performing in our Episode 16 skit.
Get in contact with Priscilla here:
Instagram - @priscilla_frederick
Website - priscillaloomis.com
Keep in touch with Big Girl Panties here:
Email - info@bgplife.com
Instagram - @bgplife
Website - www.bgplife.com
What Happens Next?
In the latest episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, I’m opening up about what I’ve been up to over my extended break from my blog, podcast and social media pages.
We’re discussing:
- The importance of taking time to focus on your mental health
- How we progress after finding healing
- How my feelings towards Big Girl Panties have changed
- How we’re moving the brand forward
With love,
LXX
Connect with Big Girl Panties here:
Instagram: @bgplife
Facebook: @bgplifeblog
Email: info@bgplife.com
Website: www.bgplife.com
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What happens after you lose the love of your life? How do you pick up the pieces? And can you ever really love your life again?
In today’s special Valentine’s Day episode, I’m chatting with Kimberly Holmes-Iverson as she shares a bit of her grief journey after the passing of her late husband Rasheed. Kim opens up about widowhood, finding healing, and how she was able to fall in love with her life again. This episode is for anyone who can relate to the tragic experience of losing a spouse or significant other by way of death, as well as those who have known grief and loss. Kim’s testimony shares her greatest lessons learned as well as some helpful reminders for those experiencing loss.
stay encouraged.
love,
lxx
Connect with Kim here:
Instagram: @kimkeepsgoing
Facebook: @kimkeepsgoing
Website: www.kimkeepsgoing.com
Connect with Still His:
Instagram: @stillhisstillhers
Facebook: @stillhisstillhers
Connect with Big Girl Panties here:
Instagram: @bgplife
Facebook: @bgplifeblog
Email: info@bgplife.com
Website: www.bgplife.com
What does it really mean to live intentionally?
In this solo snippet I’m reflecting on the latest meetup in the Big Girl Panties Chatroom. We shared our intentions for the year, the why behind them, and the key takeaways we should remember to show up as our best selves!
In need for some inspiring girl talk but missed the last meet-up in the big girl panties chatroom? Tune in to this quick check-in BGP style.
love always,
LXX
Connect with big girl panties here:
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook - @bgplifeblog
Website - www.bgplife.com
How many of us can say we’ve been through a traumatic experience in our lifetime? Or how many of us have gone through something, but didn’t consider it to be traumatic because it’s so common in your culture?
In today's episode, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Guthman and Tara Hines, co-principal investigators of the 2018 Bermuda ACEs Study, to discuss Adverse Childhood Experiences. The information shared during our conversation is invaluable and definitely leaves us with a call to action on how we can reflect on the possible ACEs that we experienced as children, and how to prevent them for the children in our lives today.
For more information on ACEs, contact the Bermuda Family Centre here:
Website - www.tfc.bm
Telephone - 441-232-1116
Email - info@tfc.bm
Send your ACEs Study questions here:
To keep in contact with Big Girl Panties between episodes:
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook - @bgplifeblog
Email - info@bgplife.com
Website - www.bgplife.com
love,
LXX
Happy New Year BGP Fam! In this solo episode I'm sharing a few thoughts about the new year. I'm chatting lessons & reflections from the year that shall not be named, and I also share a sneak peak of our first spotlight episode of the year!
Look out for our first spotlight episode releasing on Thursday, January 21st.
Connect with us between episodes:
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook - @bgplifeblog
Email - info@bgplife.com
www.bgplife.com
Stay well & stay connected.
love,
lxx
We all know that 2020 has been a unique year with the pandemic and everything that surrounds it. In this episode we chat with Dr. Adriene Berkeley of PsyNsu, a psychology and neuroscience mental health practice in Bermuda, about how we can navigate through the holidays and take care of our mental health.
We are discussing:
- How people can take care of their mental wellness as we remain socially distant (or even quarantined)
- Tips for anyone who may be feeling severely depressed
- Grief during the holidays
Get in touch with Dr. Adriene Berkeley here:
Instagram - @psyneu.bda
Email - drberkeley@psyneu.bm
Mental Health Resources:
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
www.supportline.org.uk
Stay connected with Big Girl Panties:
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook - @bgplifeblog
Website - www.bgplife.com
Love,
LXX
The holidays are a joyous time that we look forward to every year! But it can also be a confusing time for those trying to stick to their nutrition goals. Today we are chatting with Sarah Wight, Nutritional Therapist at Ocean Rock Wellness in Bermuda. In this episode we discuss:
- Sarah’s personal journey with food and her path to becoming a nutritional therapist
- Tips for anyone who has been diagnosed with a chronic illness
- Tips to maintain your nutrition goals as you navigate the holiday season
- Tasty Recipes you’ll love
Recipes -
www.oceanrockwellness.com/blog
www.thebermudian.com/food-a-drink/sarah-wight/
Connect with Sarah:
Instagram - @swnutrition.bm
Website - www.swnutrition.bm
Are you looking for a plant-based Christmas?
Follow Branch of Life here:
Instagram - @branchoflifebda
Website - www.branchoflifebda.com
Keep up with Big Girl Panties
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook - @bgplifeblog
Website - www.bgplife.com
Email - info@bgplife.com
Love,
LXX
Along with poor doctor’s reports, invisible illnesses can often bring confusion, pain, sadness & inconvenience to our lives. But what if they also influenced positive impact and community?
In today’s episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, we are chatting with Amy Thompson as she shares what it’s like living with Multiple Sclerosis. She candidly discusses the story of her diagnosis, some of the symptoms she’s experienced over the years, and her steps following such a difficult time in her life. Amy is also the founder of the blog 'But You Don't Look Ill', a platform created to raise awareness about different illnesses and help break the stigma that some of these conditions receive.
Do you or someone you know live with an invisible illness? Do you ever feel like no one understands what you're going through?
Tune in and join Amy and I as we exchange our own personal experiences dealing with MS, and highlight the lessons we’ve learned along our journeys.
Wanna keep up with Amy and her blog ‘But You Don’t Look Ill'?
Website - www.butyoudontlookill.com
Instagram - @butyoudontlookill
Facebook - @butyoudontlookillpage
Connect with Big Girl Panties
Website - www.bgplife.com
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook - @bgplifeblog
RSVP to the Big Girl Panties Chatroom - here
Thanks for your continued support!
Love,
LXX
What is a girl to do after she ends up in ICU fighting for her life?
Well, Shannon decided to make a change for the better and go vegan, become an herbalist, and create a successful international Wellness brand!
In this week’s episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, we are chatting with Shannon Cann, the founder of ÀSE Naturals, a vegan skincare brand that was inspired by her horrific experience of battling pneumonia. Shannon is sharing details about her story, the changes she made whilst recovering from her illness, and insight into the ÀSE Naturals product line. She’s also sharing some exclusive news that we’re so excited about!
Tune in to Shannon’s inspiring episode as she proves that the sky is the limit for each of us. Even after we encounter difficult circumstances in life.
Keep up with Shannon here:
ÀSE Naturals:
www.asenaturals.bm
Instagram - @asenaturals
Facebook - @asenaturals
ManifesTrack:
Manifestrackapp.com
Instagram - @manifestrack
Want to keep up with Big Girl Panties between episodes? Follow us here:
www.bgplife.com
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook - @bgplifeblog
info@bgplife.com
Love,
LXX
Do you ever get caught in the trap of being a Perfectionist? On this week’s episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, I’m sharing a bit of my own struggles with the Perfection Complex. How do I manage my desire to want things to go perfectly with the sometimes harsh realities of life? Why is it so common for us to strive for perfection after we experience personal tragedy?
Tune in as I open up about how my overachiever personality has dealt with some of life’s most difficult challenges, including the death of loved ones and a chronic illness diagnosis.
Can you relate at all? Or do you have an opposing view? I’d love for you to share your thoughts!
Connect with me here:
Email - info@bgplife.com
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook - @bgplifeblog
Website - www.bgplife.com
Love,
LXX
We have reached Episode 5 for Big Girl Panties Podcast! And for this mini milestone we are starting a conversation about Trauma. Joining me for today’s episode is psychologist Dr. Stephanie Guthman.
What exactly is Trauma? What’s the difference between Trauma and Grief? And in what ways is Trauma prevalent in our lives as women? Dr. Stephanie and I are discussing these questions and more, as we begin to unpack this sticky, yet important subject.
Tune in and find out ways that we can continue to promote healing after Trauma.
See below for resources mentioned in today’s episode:
The Family Centre Bermuda - www.tfc.bm
Interagency Committee for Children & Families - www.iacbermuda.org
Books:
The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk
It Didn’t Start With You - Mark Wolynn
The Deepest Well - Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
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Big Girl Panties is turning 2! To celebrate, we are going to be in the Big Girl Panties Chat Room on Wednesday, August 5th at 8:00pm AST (7:00pm EST)
Do you want to join us? Send an email to info@bgplife.com or RSVP here.
Connect with us between episodes here:
Email - info@bgplife.com
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook - @bgplifeblog
Website - www.bgplife.com
Love,
LXX
For today’s episode, we are chatting with Daniella Jade Lowe as she shares a bit about her life being born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. Originally from Bermuda, and currently living in the U.K., Daniella Jade opens up about what it was like growing up on the island as a wheelchair user, challenges that she’s faced trying to find employment after university, and the work she’s starting on Disability Advocacy through her blog 'The View From Where I Sit'. Tune in to today’s episode to find out what it means to Put On Your Big Girl Panties from Daniella Jade’s perspective.
Do you want to connect with Daniella Jade?
Visit her blog - The View From Where I Sit - www.theviewfromwheresit.wordpress.com
Connect on Instagram - @theviewfromwhereisit28
Learn more information about Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus - www.shinecharity.co.uk
Support WindReach Bermuda - www.windreachbermuda.org
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Do you want to join us in the Big Girl Panties Chat Room on August 5th? - RSVP here
Let’s connect between episodes!
Email - info@bgplife.com
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook - @bgplifeblog
Website - www.bgplife.com
Thanks for supporting the movement!
Love,
LXX
Today we’re talking with Karenae Brown as she shares her story about being estranged from her biological mom and being adopted as a young teenager. What does it feel like being displaced & never truly experiencing a sense of home? In this chat, we learn about some of the challenges that Karenae faced as she and her younger sister tried to become accustomed to their “new normal” with a new, adoptive, white mother. We get real about cultural disparities, her emotional state throughout the teenage years, & current relationship status with both her biological and adoptive mom. I hope you enjoy this powerful discussion about Karenae's ongoing journey to healing.
Do you have a message for today’s guest? Or do you want to join the Big Girl Panties sisterhood? Connect with us!
Email - info@bgplife.com
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook - @bgplifeblog
Website - www.bgplife.com
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Thanks for tuning in today!
Love,
LXX
In the second episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast we dive into the subject of our favourite buzzword...Grief. What is grief? Who does it affect?
Listen in and learn a bit more about my personal experiences with grief and how I’ve navigated through some of my toughest challenges. How did I carry on after my mom died? How am I managing with my Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis?
And what about all the other unresolved grief we walk around with? Let’s get real about this sticky subject!
Do you have thoughts about today’s episode? Or do you want to join the Big Girl Panties sisterhood? Connect with us!
Email - info@bgplife.com
Instagram - @bgplife
Facebook - @bgplifeblog
Website - www.bgplife.com
And subscribe to the Big Girl Panties newsletter here.
Thanks for tuning into the show & supporting the Big Girl Panties movement!
Love,
LXX
Happy People Get Real || How to Heal Your Life and the World with Dr. JJ Kelly
56:40
Fit Fashion || How to Find Balance Running a Business While Taking Care of Your Own Well-Being with TriMik Sports
51:52
Women's Day || What Does Putting On Your Big Girl Panties Mean To You?
22:31
Journey to Love || An Adoption Story with Shalisa
41:28
Solo Snippet || A Two’s Day of Divine Timing
13:19
Everything's Gonna Be OKay || Karee and How to Have a Happy Life in 2022
1:00:56
Solo Snippet || Navigating Christmas After Loss, and When New Life is Born
12:42
Know the Patterns || Domestic Abuse Awareness with Laurie Shiell-Smith
41:16
We Are Resilient || Stephanie and Surviving Domestic Violence
35:00
Golden Girls || Top Olympic Moments with Priscilla & Michelle
46:43
United By Emotion || Olympic Games x Mental Health with Priscilla & Michelle
31:23
Plot Twist || My Mental Health Is More Important Than My Brand
12:49
She’s Still His || Finding Love After Loss with Kim
43:18
Solo Snippet || Sweet Intentions
12:19
That's My Ace! || Dr. Stephanie & Tara on the Bermuda ACEs Study
30:22
Solo Snippet || 2021: Embracing the Unexpected
8:20
Covid Christmas || Mental Health & the Holidays with Dr. Adriene Berkeley
27:49
A Balanced Palate || Holiday Nutrition with Sarah
28:47
Ill Feelings || Multiple Sclerosis with Amy
33:43
ICU to ÀSE || Wellness Entrepreneurship with Shannon
34:00
She's So Perfectly Complex
12:30
Unhealed Wounds || Trauma with Dr. Stephanie Guthman
28:49
Views || Disability Advocacy with Daniella Jade
29:31
Trust Issues || Teenage Adoption with Karenae
45:20
Oh, Good Grief! So What Happens After Loss?
19:25