Posts by Victoria Albina

Are you feeling the weight of this post-election moment? The rage, anger, sadness, and grief? As a listener of this podcast, I know you’re probably experiencing all of these emotions and more. In times of uncertainty and fear, it’s crucial that we find ways to stay grounded, connected, and focused on creating the change we…

Can you believe it? 300 episodes of Feminist Wellness – that’s 300 weeks of deep dives, real talk, and science-backed insights to support you on your healing journey. This milestone is a testament to each one of you showing up week after week with your curious minds and open hearts. In this special episode, I…

Do you ever find yourself saying things like “I don’t want to take up too much of your time” or “They’ll be disappointed if I say no, so I better change my plans?” These sneaky thoughts are common signs of codependency, people-pleasing, and perfectionism – what I call emotional outsourcing. As always, I approach this…

Do you feel like you’re constantly putting others’ needs before your own, to the point of exhaustion and resentment? Do you wish you could stop overextending yourself, but find yourself frozen by the fear of not being liked? You’re not alone. Many of us, especially those socialized as women, have been conditioned to prioritize the…

Have you heard the term “nervous system reset” and wondered what it means? In a world where quick fixes and instant solutions are all the rage, it’s tempting to believe we can simply hit a reset button and erase the impact of trauma and chronic stress on our bodies and minds. But is this really…

Have you ever wondered how to take control of your healing journey? Whether it’s breaking free from unhealthy patterns, depression, anxiety, or emotional outsourcing tendencies, my guest on the show today is the perfect example of what’s possible when you commit to your own healing and integrate the right tools and practices that support you…

I’m answering your questions on the podcast this week! It’s such a delight when you reach out about certain topics you want to know more about, and in this episode, I dive deep into two listener questions I think many of you will resonate with. If you’ve ever wondered what the differences are between an…

One of the most inspiring things in my world is when people take a chance on themselves and decide that they way they’ve been living, it’s not measuring up, and it’s not enough. I love it when an incredible human says they want to live differently, dedicate themselves in a new way to expanding and…

Do you ever feel like you’re just putting up with discomfort, gritting your teeth, and bearing it? That invisible rope pulled tight within, holding you rigid as you navigate the constant negotiation of yourself in relation to others? I’ve been there, my love, and I’m excited to share a powerful new framework to help shift…

Last week, you heard a refresher on the concept of the self-abandonment cycle – the habitual tendency to seek safety, belonging, and worth from external sources at the expense of our own well-being. This habit of over-functioning and overcompensating leaves us exhausted, resentful, and irritated, so what can we do to break free from this…