Female & Fabulous – Brave & Bold
Female & Fabulous – Brave & Bold is a podcast by women, for women—where real mental health stories are shared to inspire courage, confidence, and connection. I’m Yvonne, a Mental Health Coach and the founder of Female & Fabulous. Over the years, I’ve openly shared my journey with depression to break the stigma surrounding mental ill health. In doing so, I’ve been met with incredible women who, in turn, have shared their own powerful stories with me. This podcast is a safe space for women to speak their truth, find strength in vulnerability, and support each other through shared experiences. Together, we can be Brave & Bold. Welcome to Female & Fabulous – Brave & Bold.
Episodes
Hosted by Yvonne Pritchard
In this heartfelt episode of Female & Fabulous – Brave & Bold, I speak with Claire, who courageously shares her story of how a traumatic birth experience led her into the depths of postnatal depression.
Claire opens up about the moments that changed her life, the silence that often surrounds birth trauma, and the emotional struggle that followed as she tri...
Hosted by Yvonne Pritchard
In this inspiring episode of Female & Fabulous – Brave & Bold, I sit down with Sasi to explore what it truly means to redefine womanhood. Growing up within the expectations of Indian culture, Sasi shares how tradition, family values, and societal pressures shaped her early identity—and how she found the strength to step into her own definition of womanhood.
Episode 14: Living with PCOS – Katie’s Story
Hosted by Yvonne Pritchard
In this episode of Female & Fabulous – Brave & Bold, I sit down with Katie as she shares her personal journey of living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)—a hormonal condition that affects millions of women but is still so often misunderstood.
Katie opens up about the emotional and physical impa...
Episode 13 : Burnout in the Pursuit of Success – The Hidden Cost of Running a Business
Hosted by Yvonne Pritchard
In this episode of Female & Fabulous – Brave & Bold, Kirsty and I explore a truth that many female entrepreneurs live with but rarely talk about: the burnout that comes from constantly pushing to be successful.
Whether you're chasing financial goals, buildi...
Episode 12: Brave & Bold Reflections – Highlights from Our First 11 Stories
Hosted by Yvonne Pritchard
In this special episode of Female & Fabulous – Brave & Bold, I take a moment to reflect on the powerful and courageous stories shared across the first 11 episodes of the podcast.
From depression, anxiety, and postnatal struggles to surviving abuse, health battles,...
Episode 11: Emma’s Story – Navigating Life with Postnatal Depression
Hosted by Yvonne Pritchard
In this honest and deeply moving episode of Female & Fabulous – Brave & Bold, I speak with Emma as she shares her experience of living with postnatal depression. From the early signs she didn’t recognise, to the overwhelming emotions that followed the birth of her child, Emma opens up abo...
Episode 10: From Chaos to Transformation – Linda Jensen’s Story
Hosted by Yvonne Pritchard
In this powerful episode of Female & Fabulous – Brave & Bold, Linda Jensen shares her extraordinary story of resilience and transformation. Growing up with two mentally ill and violent parents, Linda’s early life was marked by fear, instability, and trauma.
She opens up about the...
Episode 9: Choosing Sobriety in a Booze-Obsessed World – with Cheryl Smith
Hosted by Yvonne Pritchard
In this empowering episode of Female & Fabulous – Brave & Bold, I sit down with Cheryl Smith to talk about the bold decision to choose sobriety in a society where drinking is everywhere. Cheryl shares her personal journey—what led her to give up alcohol, the challenges of navigating...
Episode 8: Annika’s Story – Surviving Child-on-Parent Abuse
Hosted by Yvonne Pritchard
Release date: 24th April
In this eye-opening episode of Female & Fabulous – Brave & Bold, Annika shares her deeply personal and rarely discussed experience of child-on-parent abuse. She opens up about the emotional and physical impact of being abused by her own daughter, the challen...
Episode 7: Tracy’s Story – Healing through Trauma.
Hosted by Yvonne Pritchard
Release date: 10th April
In this deeply moving episode of Female & Fabulous – Brave & Bold, Tracy opens up about her journey of resilience—overcoming a traumatic childhood and facing one of every mother’s worst fears: nearly losing her baby boy.
She shares how her past shaped h...
Episode 5: Living with Postpartum Psychosis – Dorota’s Story
Hosted by Yvonne Pritchard
Release Date: March 13th 2025
Episode summary
In this eye-opening episode of Female & Fabulous – Brave & Bold, Dorota bravely shares her experience of living with postpartum psychosis—a rare but serious mental health condition that can occur after childbirth. She takes...
Episode 4: Losing Bron to Burnout – Bronia’s story
Hosted by Yvonne Pritchard Release Date: February 28th, 2025
In this deeply personal episode, we explore what it means to lose yourself to burnout. Bron shares her raw and honest story of emotional detachment, unknowingly missing the warning signs—like stepping away from what once brought her joy, including dancing. She opens up about the moment she realised she was no longer her...
Episode 3: Surviving a violent home – Camilla's story
Hosted by Yvonne Pritchard
In this powerful episode, Camilla shares her deeply personal story of growing up in a violent home. She opens up about the abuse she and her mother endured at the hands of her father, the fear that shaped her childhood, and the precautions she had to take to protect herself from further harm. Camilla’s journey ...
Episode 2 : Living with Anxiety – Candice’s story
Hosted by Yvonne Pritchard
Release date: February 14th 2025
In this episode, Candice opens up about her experience of living with anxiety—the impact it had on her daily life, the challenges she faced, and how she has learned to manage it so that it no longer controls her. Her story is one of resilience, growth, and finding the ...
Hosted by Yvonne Pritchard Release Date: February 14, 2025
In this powerful first episode of Female & Fabulous – Brave & Bold, I share my personal journey with depression—the red flags I missed, the warning signs I ignored, and how I found the strength to pull myself out of a very dark place.
This episode is for you if: You’ve ever struggled with your mental health You’re curious ab...
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