Big Girl Panties Podcast
How can we overcome tough times in life and still be able to thrive? Join host Alexis Bean (aka Lex) for monthly discussions with millennial women & subject experts about grief awareness, wellness, and other lifestyle subjects and circumstances. Each episode we'll get real, be candid, & bravely explore the true meaning of Putting on your Big Girl Panties.
Episodes
40 episodes
A Motherhood Story || Infertility, Miscarriages, Child Loss, and New Life with Damika Swan
In this special in-person episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, host Alexis Bean is joined by Damika Swan, as she opens up about her journey with miscarriages, child loss, and becoming a mom. In her story, Damika shares:
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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43:46
Align Your NRG || How Women Can Prioritize Their Physical Health in 2024 with Jenia Thompson
In this episode, Jenia Thompson, a Fitness and Health Coach, shares insights on how women can prioritize their physical health in 2024. She emphasizes the importance of taking a holistic approach to health, including exercise, nutrition, and me...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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50:36
Never Quit On A Bad Day || Inspiring Action and Achieving Your Goals with Phebe Trotman
In this episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, Alexis is joined by author, athlete, and entrepreneur, Phebe Trotman to discuss the journey to writing her first book in a planned series titled, Never Quit On A Bad Day: Inspiring Stories of Resilie...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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59:09
Expression Meets Identity || Finding Creativity and Following Your Dreams with Multidisciplinary Artist, Gherdai Hassell
Are you living in your truth? In the first episode of 2024, Alexis is joined by Bermudian born, China trained, multidisciplinary contemporary artist and researcher, Gherdai Hassell. She is a Graduate of the China Academy of A...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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1:05:25
Lead With Love || Designing A Life of Impact with Courtney
Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Do you know what you want to do in your life?In this episode, Alexis is joined by Courtney Clay; a young woman who uses her passion for design and desire to give back to her co...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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56:13
The Art of Alignment || Loss, Redirection, and Renewed Dreams with Richelle
Big Girl Panties Podcast is back for Season 4! In today’s episode, Alexis sits down with Richelle Richards to discuss loss, grief, and the sudden shift that her life took following the untimely death of her longtime partn...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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44:26
Life After Loss || How BGP Life Founder, Alexis Bean, Launches Healing-Centred Wellness Business
Today’s episode is the final episode of Season 3 of Big Girl Panties Podcast! Alexis is back with Khamani Fox of 7 South Productions for Part II of their interview celebrating BGP Life’s first product, Your Love Is Alive, A Guided Memory Journa...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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32:22
NEW Product Launch! || Alexis, Founder of BGP Life Launches Guided Journal To Help With Grief Process
In the first episode of 2023, the tables have turned on Big Girl Panties Podcast! Host, Alexis Bean is in the hot seat and is interviewed by Khamani Fox from 7 South Productions. The special collaboration is celebrating the launch of BGP’s new ...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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31:51
‘Tis The Season For Boundaries || Healthy Family Dynamics During The Holidays with Dr. Aria Bean
In this episode, Alexis is joined by Dr. Aria Bean to chat all about how to best show up for ourselves and our loved ones during the holiday season. Our guest has a wealth of expertise as a Social Worker and Counselor with a focus on mental hea...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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1:12:34
Understanding Pure Love || Down Syndrome Awareness with Eulannae
October is recognized as Down Syndrome Awareness Month across the world. In today’s episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, Alexis sits down with Eulannae Douglas to discuss Down Syndrome Awareness. Eulannae is a paraprofessional in t...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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27:34
Life After Windows || Grief, Loss, and Redefining Life After 9/11 with Inez Ribustello
Life changed in an instant for countless people after the deathly attacks on September 11, 2001.In today’s episode, Alexis sits down with Inez Ribustello, business owner, author, and the former Beverage Director of the world renowned res...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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34:47
Foodie Favs || Health Conscious Lunch Dates with Melissa
Girls just wanna have fun…And go on allergen friendly lunch dates with their friends! In this episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, Alexis sits down with Melissa Looby to chat about navigating their health conscious food journeys in ...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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1:17:37
Sweet Dreams || How To Overcome Your Sleep Issues with Dorothy Bradshaw from The 41st Wink
Do you enjoy sweet dreams and a full night's rest every night?In this episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, host, Alexis Bean is joined by Sleep Specialist, Dorothy Bradshaw, founder and owner of The 41st Wink. During this conversation w...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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49:00
2022 Best of Bermuda Awards And What I Learned From My Teenage Self
Big Girl Panties Podcast has been awarded Best Podcast in the 2022 Best of Bermuda Awards! In today’s episode, Alexis reflects on the win and what it means for the podcast. She is also discussing: Podcast An...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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14:38
Happy People Get Real || How to Heal Your Life and the World with Dr. JJ Kelly
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 psychother...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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56:40
Fit Fashion || How to Find Balance Running a Business While Taking Care of Your Own Well-Being with TriMik Sports
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:
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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51:52
Women's Day || What Does Putting On Your Big Girl Panties Mean To You?
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, beauti...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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22:31
Journey to Love || An Adoption Story with Shalisa
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. I...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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41:28
Solo Snippet || A Two’s Day of Divine Timing
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 disc...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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13:19
Everything's Gonna Be OKay || Karee and How to Have a Happy Life in 2022
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 resol...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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1:00:56
Solo Snippet || Navigating Christmas After Loss, and When New Life is Born
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 wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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12:42
Know the Patterns || Domestic Abuse Awareness with Laurie Shiell-Smith
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 abuseEarly signs t...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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41:16
We Are Resilient || Stephanie and Surviving Domestic Violence
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 wit...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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35:00
Golden Girls || Top Olympic Moments with Priscilla & Michelle
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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46:43
United By Emotion || Olympic Games x Mental Health with Priscilla & Michelle
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 h...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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31:23