Fem Chatz: Recent Episodes
Sneha Kukreja
FemChatz is a podcast/stream for women's awareness in regards to overall feminine health. In this podcast we address various stigmas, conditionings from various cultures & upbringing, myths associated with women's feminine health for issues such as: - Period - PMS - PMDD - POTS - PCOS - UTI , Anaemia - Perimenopause, & Menopause - and all the other issues to help spread awareness to all and have this platform to help women feel that they are not alone.
There will be podcast episodes with women sharing their personal stories, observations and coping strategies/tips. There will also be episodes where we will have some holistic mindfulness based professional, Mental health professionals, special ed. teachers, and doctors sharing their own stories along with facts, guidance, and advices to help share awareness for all the listeners.
Men can listen in too so as to get some advice on how to be there for their women to best support them during this time.
**Note: might contain sensitive content or possibly minor triggers.
Listen to host Sneha Kukreja as she speaks with PCOS health coach Nadine and her client Sarah about their journeys with PCOS.
They also share about the symptoms, getting diagnosis, difference in having high inflammation vs insulin in PCOS and what that's like, about some myths that women have in regards to PCOS, among many other things.
Nadine's website: https://linktr.ee/myhappyovaries
Thank you for your continued support in listening. If you have any stories/ questions/comments feel free to write to us on - sneeh.90@gmail.com.
During this episode, host Sneha Kukreja speaks with two business owners of their own sustainable menstrual wear, Nadine Walters and Janani Ramgopal. They share about their stories of what inspired them towards sustainability and starting the business in sustainability menstrual wear and how thats helping not only the environment but also many women in different ways,
Nadine also shares all about menstrual cups and how to wear them, while Janani shares all about bio degradable pads and its benefits on our skin.
Instagram page:
Nadine Walters: https://rb.gy/o5919y (@mycupys)
Janani Ramgopal: https://rb.gy/iadtug (@hello.graciss)
If you have any stories/ questions/comments feel free to write to us on - sneeh.90@gmail.com.
During this episode, host Sneha Kukreja speaks with Homeopath and Yoga Practitioner, Dr. Rupal Merchant, about life after the age of 37 - how to take care of yourself as a woman, changes in body, right nutrition intake, symptoms to look out for perimenopausal and menopausal years, and beyond.
You can find Dr. Rupal's blog on Yoga-tarian on Gulf news here: https://rb.gy/muvzn5
In the episode Dr. Rupal mentions about the yogic locks/bandhas... here are the links on how to do both the yogic locks. Moola (root) lock https://rb.gy/kei3rq
Jalandhar (throat) lock https://rb.gy/qaccq3
If you have any stories/ questions/comments feel free to write to us on - sneeh.90@gmail.com.
During this episode, host Sneha Kukreja speaks with Counselling Psychologist, Hima Mammen, about narratives passed through generations in women's health including breast health, menstruation and sexual health.
Sneha and Hima speak about the generational narratives that we as women consciously or unconsciously pick up on mostly during childhood years from or mothers and grandmothers especially when it comes to the way we view our body, and the view of sexual health.
Listen to the episode to know more.
If you have any stories to share, or have any questions/comments feel free to write to us on - sneeh.90@gmail.com.
During this episode, host Sneha Kukreja speaks with Sofia University's Psychology professor and chair, Jennifer Crane, about common eating disorders and some other undiagnosed/lesser known but still existing eating disorders, and their symptoms. They also speak about the dangers that come with having eating disorders.
Sneha and Jennifer also share about their own personal stories of growing up with or around eating disorders and doing the work to help the healing process.
If you have any stories to share, or have any questions/comments feel free to write to us on - sneeh.90@gmail.com.
Note: all the information and advice shared is not to be taken as expert advice. Please do reach out to a professional to seek help or advice. Thank you.
In this episode, host Sneha Kukreja interviews a guest listener, Kasandra, about her personal journey and experience of living with PoTS symptoms, getting diagnosed and also how it affects her during the menstrual cycle a lot more than what other women go through. They also speak about various symptoms of PoTS and how it has affected her life.
She also shares some things to look out for especially when going to see doctors and to get a second opinion from her own personal experience.
If you have any stories to share, or have any questions/comments feel free to write to us on - sneeh.90@gmail.com.
Note: all the information and advice shared is not to be taken as expert advice. Please do reach out to a professional to seek help or advice. Thank you.
In this episode, host Sneha Kukreja converses with guest Maria Salazar on effective communication between partners during menstruation.
They speak about how women can communicate their needs to their partners, and how men can offer their support to their women during not only the menstruation times but also during the menopausal years.
Thank you all for listening and your support.
If you have any stories to share, or have any questions/comments feel free to write to us on - sneeh.90@gmail.com.
In this episode, host Sneha Kukreja speaks to Aikido Sensei from Sofia University, Palo Alto, California about Aikido and how women can apply its energetic principles for the feminine health.
Thank you all for listening and your support.
If you have any stories to share, or have any questions/comments feel free to write to us on - sneeh.90@gmail.com.
In this episode, host Sneha Kukreja interviews a guest listener, Sammy, about their journey and experience with PID and healing. She also shares some things to look out for and tips for other listeners from her own personal experience.
Thank you all for listening and your support.
If you have any stories to share, or have any questions/comments feel free to write to us on - sneeh.90@gmail.com.
Note: all the information and advice shared is not to be taken as expert advice. Please do reach out to a professional to seek help or advice. Thank you.
In this episode, host Sneha Kukreja asks and converses with Dr. Najoua El Mesmoudi about nutrition deficiency and needs in women during pms, periods, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, etc.
Dr. Najoua also answered some of the listener's previously sent questions.
Thank you all for listening and your support.
If you have any stories to share, or have any questions/comments feel free to write to us on - sneeh.90@gmail.com.
Note: If you heard this podcast earlier and found it strange and felt its not matching the topic, you were right in feeling so. Apologies for the earlier mix up. The Earlier podcast audio was uploaded in a rush and Fri, Oct 22 podcast got uploaded by mistake instead of the one meant for Oct 15. This time its the correct one. Thank you for your patience and support.
In this episode, host Sneha Kukreja along with guest speaker Rahima Amiralli speak about the experiences female students with determination (special needs students) go through when experiencing menstruation cycle and pms symptoms.
We also speak about diagnosis in special education, touching up on the myths associated with it, and sharing tips, advice and some awareness for all listeners who know anyone with determination, and for also those listeners who are curious to know more about students and people with determination.
Thank you all for listening and your support.
If you have any stories to share, or have any questions/comments feel free to write to us on - sneeh.90@gmail.com.
You can find Rahima's initiative on instagram: @risingstarsdxb.
In this episode, host Sneha Kukreja along with guest speaker Sarah Abdelal speak about being aware of the stories we tell ourselves during our monthly cycle, our emotions, and the importance of selfcare during these times.
More importantly listen to Sarah share some of her wisdom on how we can connect with and embody with water element during the menstruation cycle.
If you would like to reach out to and connect with Sarah, you can follow her on Instagram: @hypnotransition
Thank you all for listening and your support. If you have any stories to share, or have any questions/comments feel free to write to us on - sneeh.90@gmail.com.
In this episode, host Sneha Kukreja, along with guest speaker Monique Andrea look into symptoms of PMS and also PMDD (in brief), along with sharing some of their own stories related to PMS experiences. Some of the audience member's PMS stories are also read out.
If you would like to share any of your stories related to feminine health or would like to speak on a topic, feel free to reach out via email: sneeh.90@gmail.com
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In this episode, host Sneha Kukreja, along with guest speaker Pavita Singh speak about their first period experiences and how they were educated about it from their culture's perspective, along with Girl's Health Ed., and stories of first period experiences from some of the audience members.
FemChatz is a podcast/stream for women's awareness in regards to overall feminine health. Listen in to the trailer for more details.
Also comment below or email me with any stories or ideas you may have that you would like to share personally or anonymously in relation to feminine health - sneeh.90@gmail.com
Thank you for listening in and your kind support.