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Scotland's Women
by Kirsten McKenzie
WE AS SCOTLAND’s WOMEN ARE TELLING OUR OWN STORIES, IN THE HOPE IT YOU BRING YOU INSPIRATION, SUPPORT AND KNOWLEDGE. BECAUSE WHEN WOMEN SUPPORT WOMEN , THE WORLD IS A MUCH BETTER PLACE. THIS IS SCOTLAND’s WOMEN SCOTLANDS WOMEN, OUR LIVES, OUR STORIES Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Coming Back Home
The bravest thing a woman can do is stop pretending she's fine — and start coming home to herself. In this episode of Scotland's Women, Mel McIntyre — business strategist, executive coach, and founder of The Feminine Edge — shares her honest and empowering story. Mel had built what looked like…
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Coming Back Home - TRAILER
What if the life you worked so hard to build is the very thing keeping you from yourself? Mel McIntyre had it all — the career, the flat, the social life, the salary. On paper, everything was perfect. But on the morning of May 30th, 2014, she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror and didn't...
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Woven By Hand
Where every thread carries a century of protection, and every loom holds the heartbeat of Scotland's Outer Hebrides. In this episode of Scotland's Women, we sit down with Kristina, office manager at the Harris Tweed Authority, to unravel the extraordinary story behind one of Scotland's most…
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Woven By Hand - TRAILER
Woven by Hand: The Cloth That Three People, One Island, and 120 Years of Law Refuse to Let Die. In a small office on the Isle of Lewis, three people guard one of the most recognizable trademarks on the planet. The cloth they protect can only be made in one place, by one method, under a set of…
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Never Looking Back
You can change your life at any point in your journey — no matter the age, no matter the circumstance. She married at nineteen to a man eleven years older. For fifteen years, she was told she was nothing without him. Then she packed two suitcases and never looked back. This is Martyna's story — a...
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Never Looking Back - TRAILER
What does it take to walk away from 15 years of control and start over with two suitcases? In this episode, Martyna shares the moment she decided enough was enough — packing her bags, boarding a train, and leaving behind a marriage that had slowly eroded her confidence since the age of 19. From a...
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Champagne and Legacy
She ran bars from Glasgow to Abu Dhabi, modeled language patterns from NLP masters, and turned her husband's final champagne night into a leadership framework — all by trusting the process. In this episode, we sit down with Fiona Campbell-Arrands — author, coach, and founder of The Professional...
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Champagne and Legacy - TRAILER
"Some women survive their story. This one turned hers into a legacy." What happens when you lose the person who believed in you most, and the only way to honor them is to finish the work you started together? In this episode, we meet a woman who left school at sixteen with no plan, no...
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The Final Show
The Final Show: When the Last Curtain Falls, the Real Story Begins Imagine stepping on stage night after night -- sequins, feathers, a packed crowd -- while your father is seriously ill. Nobody in the audience knows. That's the reality Kim Chapman lived for a year, and in this episode of…
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The Final Show - TRAILER
Sometimes the bravest thing a woman can do is take off the mask and let the world see what's underneath. Kim Chapman joins Scotland's Women to tell her story. For twenty years, she performed as burlesque star Missy Malone — a name that took her across Europe and America, into dressing rooms full…
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Jems Fight For Justice - PART THREE
Your voice matters. Your story matters. And the abuse was never your fault — no matter what anyone made you believe. This is Charlene's story, part of the limited series JEMS Fight for Justice. Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of abuse, sexual violence, and trauma. If you or...
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Jems Fight For Justice - PART THREE - TRAILER
JEM's Fight for Justice – Part Three: Charlene's Own Story | Trailer Full episode coming soon. Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of abuse, sexual violence, and trauma. If you or anyone you know that has or is affected by sexual violence, please contact Rape Crisis Scotland...
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She Never Lies
Your body has never lied to you — but the system has. In this raw and deeply moving episode, Candice McKenzie, founder of Endo Warriors West Lothian, opens up about more than 30 years of fighting to be believed, referred, and seen within a healthcare system that consistently failed her. Her story...
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She Never Lies - TRAILER
She just wanted to be a woman. Endometriosis took that from her too. This episode is not to be missed. What does it feel like to sit at a dinner table, smile through unbearable pain, and excuse yourself to a bathroom where you fall apart — alone? What does it feel like to watch your own body...
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Finding My Light
From Breakdown to Breakthrough In this raw and uplifting episode Thesia Kambabanza — stand-up comedian, and founder of the Banza Bridge Foundation —chats to Scotland's Women for a deeply honest conversation about mental illness, healing, faith, and finding your light in the darkest of times.…
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Finding My Light - TRAILER
Your darkest night is just the canvas — your light was always there. What does it really mean to "don't stay broken"? In this episode, Scotland's Women chats to Thesia Kambabanza —stand-up comedian (Foxy Noir), and founder of the Banza Bridge Foundation — for an honest, moving, and very funny...
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Stop Chasing Perfect
What if the diet, the discipline, and the drive to be "good enough" were never the problem — and the real answer was already inside you? In this episode, we meet Gosia — coach, competitor, mother, and founder of GLOW Online Coaching — for a conversation that is as raw as it is liberating. Gosia...
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Stop Chasing Perfect - TRAILER
She achieved the body she'd worked years for. And something still didn't feel right. In the up coming episode 'Stop Chasing Perfect' Gosia — women's health coach and founder of GLOW Online Coaching — shares the moment everything fell apart. After months of extreme dieting, losing her period, and...
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Taking Up Space
Have you ever danced your way through the darkest moment of your life — and discovered it was the only thing that actually worked? In this episode of Scotland's Women, we sit down with Jeanique, a body-led mentor who uses intuitive dance, breathwork, and somatic movement to help women reconnect...
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Taking Up Space - TRAILER
What do you do when grief is so heavy that nothing can shift it — not walks, not dinners, not time with friends? For Jeanique, the answer was dance. Originally from Curaçao, where music and movement are part of daily life, Jeanique knows firsthand what it means to lose yourself — and what it…
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Know Your Body
For too long, women have been told that painful periods, chronic fatigue, digestive issues, and hormonal chaos are just part of life. In this powerful episode, we speak with Kezia Hall — Holistic nutritionist, yoga teacher, and women's health coach — about what it really means to know your body,...
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Know Your Body - TRAILER
What happens when you're in your early twenties, feeling like you're falling apart, and the doctors don't have answers? In this episode, we sit down with Kezia Hall — holistic nutritionist, yoga teacher, and women's health advocate — who spent years navigating chronic symptoms, dead ends, and the...
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Chasing My Life
In this deeply honest and inspiring episode, we sit down with Trish, a Scottish-born film editor now based in New Jersey, working out of New York City. From growing up as the youngest of five in a strict Catholic family in Paisley, to building a celebrated career editing TV commercials and films…
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Chasing My Life - TRAILER
What does it take to leave everything behind and build a life on your own terms? In this episode, we sit down with Trish — a Paisley girl turned award-winning film editor based in New York — for one of the most raw and honest conversations we've had on the podcast. Growing up the youngest of five...
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Owning Your Magic
In this episode, we sit down with Renee, the witch and coach behind Sagittarian Tarot and Coaching, for a deeply honest an empowering conversation about finding your inner power — and why it took turning 40 and moving to Scotland to unlock it. Renee grew up in a small, isolated town in eastern...
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Owning Your Magic- TRAILER
What if the key to transforming your life had been available to you all along — and you just hadn't given yourself permission to access it? Tarot Reader and Spiritual Coach Renee shares a deeply personal story: a time when her self-talk was relentlessly critical, when she'd convinced herself that…
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Pain Into Power
What does it really mean to turn pain into power? In this episode, you'll discover how to transform your deepest struggles into your greatest strength. Whether you're dealing with trauma, toxic relationships, body confidence issues, or simply feeling lost and unheard, Soma's story will show you...
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Pain Into Power - TRAILER
From Pain to Power: A Journey of Transformation In this deeply moving conversation, Soma a female empowerment coach shares her extraordinary story of survival, healing, and empowerment. From an arranged marriage at 19 to finding freedom and purpose at 50, she reveals how she transformed decades…
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First Aid Matters
What if the person you love collapsed right in front of you—and you froze? What if being a woman meant you were 27% less likely to receive life-saving CPR in your most desperate moment? This episode confronts reality that First Aid Matters. Scotland's Women chats with Lyndsey from Mini First Aid...
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First Aid Matters - TRAILER
What if you were the only person who could save someone's life? Would you know what to do? In this powerful episode of Scotland's Women, we sit down with Lyndsey from Mini First Aid Edinburgh to explore a skill we all need but many of us lack: first aid knowledge. From a terrifying choking…
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Fighting For Motherhood
In this raw and inspiring episode, HC Parker shares her extraordinary journey to motherhood—a story of resilience, determination, and unwavering hope against overwhelming odds. Diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) at 20 and endometriosis at 30, HC was told early on that having children...
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Fighting For Motherhood - TRAILER
"You're too fat to have a child. Go away and sort it out." Those words from a doctor could have ended HC Parker's dream of motherhood. Instead, they sparked an extraordinary journey that would test every limit of her strength and determination. Diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome at 20 and...
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Turn To SARCS
In this special episode, we sit down with Hazel Somerville from NHS Forth Valley, Gender-Based Violence & Sexual Assault Service Lead for the SARCS centre in Larbert, to discuss a vital service that could save lives' to 'a vital service supporting anyone who has experienced rape or sexual assault…
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What's Your Why?
Happy New Year Listeners! Scotland's Women welcomes Jean Fenwick, a midlife coach and hypnotherapist, for an inspiring New Year conversation about transformation, resilience, and finding your purpose. In this deeply personal episode, Jean shares her remarkable journey from high-powered corporate...
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What's Your Why? - TRAILER
Scotland's Women chats with midlife coach Jean Fenwick for an inspiring New Year's episode about finding your purpose and creating meaningful change. Jean shares her transformational journey from corporate burnout to helping women navigate life's biggest transitions. Discover why most resolutions...
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Unmasking Christmas Joy
Unmasking Christmas Joy — Scotland’s Women Podcast Christmas Episode In this special Christmas episode, Scotland’s Women welcomes Lauren, a dancer and fire performer, who shares her inspiring journey of self-acceptance after being diagnosed with ADHD. Lauren reflects on the true magic of...
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Unmasking Christmas Joy - TRAILER
Discover the real stories behind Christmas in our special episode, “Unmasking Christmas Joy.” This episode explores the journey of unmasking—letting go of expectations, dropping the mask of perfection, and embracing authenticity, especially while living with ADHD. We listen to Lauren who shares…
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Behind The Decks
Step into an unforgettable episode filled with raw honesty, courage, and hope as we sit down with Karly—a dynamic DJ, dedicated teacher, and true force of positivity. Karly shares her remarkable journey of resilience and transformation, opening up about her move from Scotland to Dubai, navigating...
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Behind The Decks - TRAILER
In this deeply personal and inspiring up and coming episode "Behind the Decks," Karly bravely shares her journey through miscarriage, ongoing health battles, and the emotional challenges of facing fertility issues far from home. She opens up about the difficult decision to undergo surgery and the...
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Rebel In Me
Brace yourself for an episode that goes straight to the heart. Scotland's Women welcomes Jen Wilson—The Healing Rebel—for a conversation that’s as vulnerable as it is empowering. Jen’s story is one of grit, heartbreak, and hope. She takes us through the darkest days of her life: the confusion and...
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Rebel In Me - TRAILER
Get ready for a raw and rebellious episode! We sit down with Jen Wilson—The Healing Rebel—for an unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to reclaim your health and your life. Jen opens up about her journey from fitness instructor to wellness advocate after a life-changing Crohn’s…
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Trust Your Gut
When life threw Fiona a curveball—leaving her career to care for her daughter, only to face an unexpected divorce—she found herself at a crossroads. In this episode of Scotland’s Women, Fiona shares how she rebuilt her life from the ground up, channeling her pain into purpose and launching her…
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Trust Your Gut - TRAILER
What happens when life throws you a curveball—twice? In this gripping episode, Fiona Rushes goes from NHS career woman to full-time caregiver, only to have her world shattered again by a sudden divorce. With nothing left to lose, Fiona reinvents herself, launching a business and finding new...
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Quieting The Pain
In this episode 'Quieting The Pain', Amanda shares her personal journey with fibromyalgia, a chronic neurological pain condition. She describes the long and often frustrating process of getting diagnosed, the impact of the illness on her career as a care assistant, and the emotional toll of…
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Quieting The Pain - TRAILER
Living with chronic pain is a journey few truly understand. In this episode of Scotland’s Women, Amanda shares her powerful story of being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, the challenges of invisible illness, and her path from denial and grief to self-acceptance and advocacy. Discover how Amanda…
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Pacing My Life
In this powerful episode 'Pacing My Life', Wellness Coach Emma Toms shares her deeply personal journey through chronic illness, self-discovery, and healing. From her early struggles with undiagnosed symptoms and anxiety as a child, to her eventual diagnosis of uveitis and the challenges of living...
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*BONUS EP* Pacing My Life
In this bonus episode of "Pacing My Life," Emma Tomms shares her deeply personal journey of self-discovery, resilience, and transformation. Emma opens up about the challenges she faced in her forties, including health struggles, family loss, and the impact of chronic illness. She discusses the...
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Pacing My Life - TRAILER
Wellness coach Emma Toms take us on a powerful journey of transformation as she shares her raw, honest story of navigating chronic illness to discover true wellness. Emma reveals how embracing curiosity and self-compassion led her from years of physical struggles to profound healing. More than…
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Don't Lose Yourself
Scotland's Women chats to Rachael, founder of the Renfrewshire Ladies Chat and Meetup Group, who shares her journey from feeling isolated during the pandemic to building a thriving community for women seeking connection and new experiences. Rachael discusses the importance of not losing yourself…
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Don't Lose Yourself - TRAILER
"Don't Lose Yourself" is a story about a community born from the desire for connection and belonging. After feeling isolated, especially in the wake of COVID, Rachael sets up a group for women to meet, share stories, and support each other. Rachael chats to Scotland's Women about her journey from...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
WE AS SCOTLAND’s WOMEN ARE TELLING OUR OWN STORIES, IN THE HOPE IT YOU BRING YOU INSPIRATION, SUPPORT AND KNOWLEDGE. BECAUSE WHEN WOMEN SUPPORT WOMEN , THE WORLD IS A MUCH BETTER PLACE.
THIS IS SCOTLAND’s WOMEN
SCOTLANDS WOMEN, OUR LIVES, OUR STORIES
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOSTED BY
Kirsten McKenzie
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WE AS SCOTLAND’s WOMEN ARE TELLING OUR OWN STORIES, IN THE HOPE IT YOU BRING YOU INSPIRATION, SUPPORT AND KNOWLEDGE. BECAUSE WHEN WOMEN SUPPORT WOMEN , THE WORLD IS A MUCH BETTER PLACE. THIS IS SCOTLAND’s WOMEN SCOTLANDS WOMEN, OUR LIVES, OUR STORIES Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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