The United Nations officially designated March 8 as International Women’s Day (IWD) in 1975, but the holiday actually dates back to 1911, where over a million people took to the streets in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland to celebrate. Here are 15 pieces of advice from the many women we’ve had on the mindbodygreen podcast. No matter where in the world you reside, may March 8 bring you a healthy dose of female energy. —Rachel Mansfield, recipe developer and cookbook author —Alisa Vitti, functional nutrition and female biohacking expert —Terry Wahls, M.D., functional medicine doctor —LaRayia Gaston, Activist & Founder of Lunch On Me —Margaret Paul, Ph.D., relationship expert —Gwen Dittmar, breathwork instructor —Megan Bruneau, M.A., psychotherapist —Majora Carter, urban revitalization consultant and real estate developer —Gabrielle Bernstein, New York Times bestselling author —Mallika Chopra, entrepreneur, public speaker, and author —Ali Miller, R.D., dietitian —Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., neurologist —Sophia Roe, chef and holistic wellness expert —Bindiya Gandhi, M.D., American Board Family Medicine–certified physician —Esther Wojkicki, bestselling author
