Posts by Victoria Albina

Our relationships are everything. Everything from your nervous system and reproductive function to whether or not you poop today has to do with how loved, safe, and secure you feel in the world. So, if relating is one of the most vital parts of being a human, what’s the secret to relating at your best?…

  In celebration of February being the month of love, I’ve brought you important conversations on dating, self-love, and introduced you to my wife Billey. However, we can’t end this series without touching on one of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves: platonic love. That’s why this week, I’m introducing you to several of my…

  In keeping with the theme of love and relationships here on Feminist Wellness this February, I’m sharing a conversation I had with an Anchored alumna about her experience in the program. My guest’s story is one that is truly emblematic of what’s possible when you choose you, and she’s here to share her journey…

  I have the most special treat for you, my wonderful listeners, this week. I am finally and with so much pride introducing you to my wife, Billey Albina. I have been a relatively private person on this show and I don’t usually share about my personal life, but this beautiful relationship is something I…

  When someone compliments you, how do you feel? For many of us folks raised as women with people-pleasing tendencies, receiving compliments can feel like danger in the body. Even when the person’s intention was to make us feel wonderful and loved, it can still catch us off guard and leave us feeling exposed and…

The modern dating experience can be incredibly isolating, but you’re definitely not alone if you feel like you’re struggling. We’re fed an endless list of dumb dating rules that are born out of systems of oppression, and my guest today, Lily Womble, is an intersectional feminist dating coach who’s here to show us how to…

Is your identity defined by the ways you’re needed by others? How often do you catch yourself acting selflessly in an attempt to feel valued? Why does our need to be needed lead to a deep-seated sense of dissatisfaction? And how can we begin to define a new version of ourselves that doesn’t include being…

Is expressing your emotions wildly uncomfortable? Do you find yourself feeling confused or frustrated in situations that demand an emotional response? How did it come to be this way, and how can we access healing and reconnect with our feelings? I recently asked my Anchored members what they found to be the most challenging part…

I’ve had the honor of being a regular contributor to the Honeydew Me Podcast, hosted by Emma Norman and Cass Anderson. I was recently on the show to dive deep into somatics, sex, and feeling our feelings, and it was such a great conversation that I’m sharing that episode with you here. At Honeydew Me,…

Our values offer us a sense of being true to ourselves, which is critical for overcoming our emotional outsourcing habits of codependency, perfectionism, and people pleasing. Embracing our values is about shifting from external validation to internal authenticity, and journeying from societal imposition to personal liberation.  Your journey towards value alignment is also not just…