#23 – Make Your Own Moves:  Julia Eda Shemesh on Movement  as Medicine, Birth, Motherhood,  and Creative Autonomy

#23 – Make Your Own Moves: Julia Eda Shemesh on Movement as Medicine, Birth, Motherhood, and Creative Autonomy

Author: Katia Khomich October 29, 2025 Duration: 1:00:47
Those of you who know me – know that I love dancing, I love movement. And I was so excited to have Julia Eda Shemesh on this podcast. Julia Eda Shemesh is teaching movement as medicine, as a language, as a tool to claim creative autonomy. She is a life-long dancer, but at some point she had to drop that identity – and become someone who is bringing women back home to their moving bodies as the source of their wisdom, power and freedom. She does this via nature immersion retreats i...

Katia Khomich hosts She Thrives | meaningful conversations on women's health, a space dedicated to cutting through the noise of modern wellness culture. Each episode is built on the idea that true health isn't about following fleeting trends, but about building a sustainable, informed relationship with your own body and mind. You'll hear Katia in deep dialogue with a range of inspirational women-experts, advocates, and everyday thrivers-who share this commitment to empowerment. Their conversations get specific, offering grounded advice and personal stories on navigating pivotal life stages. They delve into the realities of taking ownership of your health through pregnancy, the transformative journey of motherhood, and beyond. This podcast focuses on the interconnected aspects of well-being: physical fitness, mental clarity, and emotional resilience, all framed within the unique experiences of women. It’s for anyone tired of simplistic solutions and seeking honest, nuanced discussions that honor the complexity of women's health. Tune in for a resource that feels more like a thoughtful conversation with a knowledgeable friend, one dedicated to helping you thrive on your own terms.
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Podcast Episodes
#16 - Redefining  a Classic Yoga Retreat to Create Lasting Change [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:29
Not a single day goes by without me seeing a new retreat being promoted. Retreats are booming, and the wellness travel industry is only expected to keep growing. In this episode, I sit down with Barbara den Bak — a thoug…
#13 - Katia's Solo Episode. My Red Flags in the Social Media Feed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:29
Curious to hear your opinion. So please reach out to kkhomich@gmail.com or kataramoves@gmail.com This is a solo episode where I reflect on some social media recent narrative trends in the context of health and wellbeing.
#11 – From Pain to Purpose. Conscious Parenting With MamaMaria. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:29
Today I share my conversation with Maria Bordallo – a psychologist, certified Aware Parenting instructor, and a mother. Maria founded Mamamaria to help parents prepare for and navigate the journey of parenthood, with a f…
#010  – Personal Fertility Journeys – Endometriosis & PCOS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:57
This time I sit down with Matilda Rosengren to share our personal fertility journeys. Matilda is a founder of Mind and Womb – a holistic platform for every woman trying to conceive www.mindandwomb.com Our stories represe…