{"id":20738,"date":"2020-08-31T20:53:16","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T20:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=20738"},"modified":"2020-09-01T00:25:12","modified_gmt":"2020-09-01T00:25:12","slug":"tanya-rad-modern-woman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/tanya-rad-modern-woman\/","title":{"rendered":"Tanya Rad’s Essentials for the Modern Woman"},"content":{"rendered":"Radio\/podcast host and Modern Woman Tanya Rad is a girl’s girl and a media maven to be reckoned with. Perhaps you listen to her on the air, or get her hot takes on pop culture as an E! News contributor. There’s also a good chance that you get a glimpse into her personal life on Instagram, or otherwise follow her for a daily dose of inspiration.\r\n\r\nTanya is successfully living out her dreams, thanks to equal parts self-confidence, transparency, and positivity. Here’s how she does it.\r\n\r\n\"Modern\r\n

Q&A with Tanya Rad<\/h2>\r\n

What does the term Modern Woman mean to you?<\/h3>\r\nAccording to Tanya, the definition of a Modern Woman varies to each her own.\r\n\r\n“The term holds a lot of weight, because it’s exactly what you<\/em> want to make it,” she begins. There’s no strict definition, she continues, since it encompasses your unique dreams and goals.\r\n\r\nStill, she says that building your own archetype entails “listening to your heart and following it with every ounce of passion you have. It\u2019s about intentionally and purposefully living out your life to your deepest desire, being unapologetic about it, and giving it all you’ve got!”\r\n

What stereotypes do you aim to shatter?<\/h3>\r\nThere are two major misconceptions for which Tanya seeks to flip the script.\r\n

“Kind Women Can’t Win”<\/h4>\r\n“There are several narratives out there that support the idea that in order to be taken seriously or make a name for yourself, you need to be a bitch,” she explains. However, she refuses to subscribe to that notion.\r\n\r\n“My main purpose in life I believe is to spread love and light, and love is kind. I want to prove that you can be a blessing to others on your way to the top.”\r\n

“Being Single = Being Lonely”<\/h4>\r\nFirst, she mentions that the word single itself packs negative connotations.\r\n\r\n“I’ve been single for many years\u2014not because I couldn\u2019t find a man, but because I have a high expectation out of my life partner. I hold high expectations for myself as well, so these aren\u2019t unrealistic expectations,” Tanya shares. “I created a single life that I was proud of, working towards goals I\u2019ve made, surrounded by love [from] my friends and family, and doing things that helped me grow.”\r\n\r\nDuring this period<\/a>, it’s clear that Tanya understood the importance of alone time<\/a>, and used it fully to her advantage. Not only was it a built-in period for self-discovery and reflection, but also an opportunity to become a better partner in the future.\r\n\r\nIn sum, Tanya hopes to eradicate the fear of singledom and embrace self-love<\/a> and development instead. After all, she concludes, “you can\u2019t have some other person fulfill you unless you\u2019re fulfilled on your own.”\r\n

What inspired you to go public about your vaginal health challenges?<\/h3>\r\nIf you’re a fan of Tanya’s, you already know that she doesn’t hold back when it comes to her personal life\u2014including when it comes to intimate matters. She’s especially open when it comes to her vaginal health journey.\r\n\r\nThe formative moment that changed things for her was in college, when she learned that she had HPV. At the time, her lack of education about it kicked stress into overdrive.\r\n\r\n“I felt ashamed, I felt embarrassed, I felt dirty… I was overwhelmed,” she begins. She also feared judgment from others, so was reluctant to share her story.\r\n\r\nHowever, once she started to self-educate, she realized how common her condition was. She also became super proactive about women’s health<\/a> and discussions around it. What started as lending support to her sorority sisters on the matter blossomed into full-blown transparency to the masses once her professional platforms allowed for it.\r\n\r\n“I consider it an honor to be able to discuss these things that we as women face on a daily basis. The more we all share, the less alone we feel. And knowledge is power,” Tanya emphasizes.\r\n\r\nAs far as supporting vaginal and urinary tract health<\/a> goes, she’s passionate to share what’s worked for her:\r\n