Women in The Nude Podcast

As founder, CEO, and a professional athlete herself, Faatimah is the driving force behind the Women’s Premier Basketball Association, the nation’s leading development league for women’s basketball, born in Oakland in 2022 with nothing but a vision and now heading into its fifth season this June. In this episode, she opens up about what it actually takes to build something from scratch: the doubt, the scrappy early days, the moments she had to be player and executive in the same breath, and the vision that kept her going when there was no blueprint to follow.

We talk about what it means to create opportunity instead of waiting for it, how the WPBA has become a real pipeline (100+ athletes placed professionally overseas, two now in the WNBA), and why Oakland was always the right place to plant this flag. Faatimah’s story is a powerful reminder of resilience and what it looks like to build your future from the ground up.

This episode was fueled by Drink Hippie, because building from the ground up takes real energy.

Tune in for a conversation about vision, grit, and refusing to shrink your ambitions to fit someone else’s league.

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In this powerful and deeply important episode of *Women in the Nude*, Sasha sits down with Brittany Veneris and Peter Fisher, PhD, in partnership with *Movember* to discuss the growing Men’s Health Movement and the urgent conversations society still struggles to have around men’s mental health.

Together, they unpack the stigma surrounding vulnerability, emotional suppression, masculinity, and why so many men suffer in silence. From generational expectations and identity to healing, connection, and redefining strength, this conversation explores what it truly means to support men’s mental and physical health in today’s world.

They also discuss the mission behind *Movember*, the importance of early conversations around emotional wellbeing, and how creating safe spaces for honesty and vulnerability could help save lives.

Plus, Movember’s *Big Swing* event is happening June 8th in Los Angeles — a powerful event raising awareness and support for men’s health initiatives. Learn more and purchase tickets below.

This episode is thoughtful, honest, emotional, and an important reminder that mental health conversations belong to everyone.

Follow Movember:

* Instagram: @Movember
* Instagram: @movember.usa
* Website: http://Movember.com

Get tickets for the Big Swing event:

* https://events.humanitix.com/movember-presents-the-big-swing-for-men-s-health-2026-los-angeles

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* Brittany Veneris
* Peter Fisher, PhD

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* Instagram: @witnpodcast
* Website: [www.witnpodcast.com](http://www.witnpodcast.com)

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In this deeply emotional and eye-opening episode of *Women in the Nude*, Sasha sits down with Los Angeles entrepreneur and activist Nicolas de Castro to discuss his groundbreaking initiative, *Humanize the Homeless* — a program designed to combat homelessness by encouraging businesses to redirect portions of their advertising budgets toward paying unhoused individuals to clean and improve their communities.

But Nicolas’ mission comes from an intensely personal place.

For the first time publicly, Nicolas shares the harrowing story of surviving a cartel-related kidnapping and shooting tied to a human trafficking attempt involving his ex-girlfriend — a traumatic event that led to years of psychosis, homelessness, and rebuilding his life from the ground up.

Together, Sasha and Nicolas unpack the realities of homelessness, addiction, trauma, dignity, and why incentives — not shame — may be the missing key to meaningful rehabilitation and systemic change. This conversation is raw, vulnerable, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful.

Follow Nicolas:

* TikTok: Humanize the Homeless
* Instagram: @HumanizeTheHomeless.LA @nicolas__decastro

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* Instagram: @witnpodcast
* Website: www.witnpodcast.com

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In this episode of Women in the Nude, Sasha Pieterse sits down with Leslie Clingenpeel, CEO of The Spring, Oklahoma’s only faith-based certified shelter serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking, for one of the podcast’s most powerful and eye-opening conversations yet.

Leslie opens up about the realities of human trafficking that most people never see, breaking down the myths Hollywood has created and revealing how trafficking often happens through manipulation, trauma bonds, family systems, and vulnerability, not strangers in dark alleys. She shares what it’s like working directly alongside law enforcement to recover victims, the emotional weight of hearing survivors’ stories, and the groundbreaking trauma-informed model her organization is building to help survivors heal long term.

Together, Sasha and Leslie discuss the importance of mental health, boundaries, healthy masculinity, consent, advocacy, and why healing requires both compassion and systemic change. From survivor support to legislative reform, this episode shines a light on the hard truths while also offering hope, resilience, and practical ways people can help.

This conversation is raw, emotional, deeply human, and a reminder that awareness without action is not enough.

Human trafficking often looks very different than what people imagine
Vulnerability, coercion, and emotional manipulation are at the center of exploitation
Survivors need long-term support, not just crisis intervention
Trauma-informed care can completely change outcomes for victims
Mental health, boundaries, and community support are essential when doing difficult work
Healthy conversations around consent, relationships, and masculinity matter deeply
Real change happens when advocacy, legislation, and survivor voices work together

About Leslie Clingenpeel

Leslie Clingenpeel is the CEO of The Spring, Oklahoma’s only faith-based certified shelter serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. She is a credentialed domestic and sexual violence response professional, policy advocate, and co-chair of the Oklahoma Coalition Against Trafficking. Under her leadership, The Spring has expanded its trauma-informed services and launched innovative survivor-centered programs focused on long-term healing and recovery.

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In this special edition of Women in the Nude, we’re diving into something a little different—for all the dog lovers out there.

Sasha sits down with a professional dog trainer who has worked with celebrity clients, K9 units, and even military dogs to break down what most people get wrong about training.

From understanding your dog’s behavior to learning how communication really works between you and your pet, this episode is packed with practical tips, real stories, and insights that could completely change the way you connect with your dog.

Whether you’re a first-time dog owner or you’ve had dogs your whole life—this conversation is eye-opening, relatable, and incredibly useful.

About the Guest
This episode features a professional dog trainer with experience working with celebrity clients, K9 units, and military dogs. Their expertise spans behavior training, obedience, and advanced communication techniques—helping both dogs and owners build stronger, more effective relationships.

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Follow the podcast: @witnpodcast

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