Today, on the podcast, we have the incredible Emma Gilligan, a personal trainer and cycle-based body image content creator to discuss the importance of understanding the menstrual cycle and its impact on women's health, fitness, and body image. Emma, well-known for her informative and humorous content on social media, shares insights into how women can track and adapt their workouts and nutrition according to the different phases of their cycle. The conversation touches on Emma's personal experiences with hormonal contraceptives, the impact of breast implants on her health, and her journey to prioritizing cycle-based wellness while she continues to heal her own cycle imbalances. Emma emphasizes the importance of planning ahead and tailoring one's lifestyle to support the body's natural rhythms. Tune into this one for an episode bringing you the realness of what it means to be in a female body (lower tummy bump included!) from two cycle-obsessed women.
In this episode…
00:00 Introduction to Moon Baby Magic Podcast
00:42 Natalie's Personal Updates and Podcast Plans
04:37 Guest Introduction: Emma Gilligan
05:49 Emma's Journey with Cycle-Based Wellness
07:48 Understanding the Menstrual Cycle Phases
20:23 Emma's First Period Experience
30:23 The Impact of Birth Control on Women's Health
41:57 Managing Endometriosis Without Birth Control
48:41 Personal Journey with Breast Implant Illness
55:01 Impact of Cycle Awareness on Daily Life
56:15 Fitness and Nutrition Aligned with Cycle
01:06:14 Planning and Self-Care Based on Cycle
01:15:25 Final Thoughts and Womb Wisdom
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Today begins a new series of shorter solo episodes! On this one, I share my personal journey and insights on living a womb-led life. We get into the importance of honoring your womb’s voice and the essence of cyclical living. I share a personal story about a recent relationship experience in Colombia and how listening to my womb's intuition guided her decisions. We also delve into how to tune into the body's wisdom, especially during the luteal phase and menstruation, and why intuition is strongest during these times. Learn practical tips on how to build trust with your body's signals and integrate this wisdom into daily life.
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00:00 Introduction to Moon Baby Magic Podcast
03:13 Living a Womb-Led Life
08:25 Personal Stories and Vulnerability
21:43 Understanding Intuition and the Cycle
27:18 The Importance of Menstrual Rest
30:14 Closing Thoughts and Community Invitation
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In this episode, Charlotte shares her powerful journey of reclaiming her body and sexuality after a traumatic sexual experience. As a sexual trauma survivor, yoni massage therapist, embodiment leader, and Aquarius rising, Charlotte has dedicated the last eight years to reclaiming her sense of safety and helping hundreds of other women do the same. She discusses the significance of her menstrual cycle, specifically her bleed, in her healing process and offers potent wisdom into developing a deep, consent-based relationship with one's body. The conversation touches on the themes of embodiment, claiming the forbidden female archetypes, and why she doesn’t love the word “healing.” Charlotte's work culminates in her 'Wet and Worthy Woman Method,' which aims to help women reclaim the suppressed and silenced parts of their womanhood. You’ll absolutely love the open, raw, honest, and fun conversation between Charlotte and I, two new friends!
In this episode…
00:00 Welcome and Personal Check-In
01:41 Reflections on Sharing My Story
02:33 Travel Transitions and Grounding
03:19 Intentional Maidenhood Program Highlights
05:14 Introducing the Embodied Woman Program
07:23 Special Guest Introduction: Charlotte's Journey
10:02 Charlotte's Mission and Personal Transformation
16:57 Female Archetype Explorations: The Hungry Woman
30:08 First Bleed Stories and “Meaty” Bleeds
35:35 Exploring Womb Work and Friendship
37:18 Anointing with Menstrual Blood
37:45 Navigating Public Reactions
42:28 Transitioning Off Birth Control and Veganism
45:36 Reclaiming the Menstrual Cycle
50:42 Sexual Assault and Healing from Trauma
59:30 The Power of Consent
01:04:50 Final Thoughts and Wisdom
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Today is the one year anniversary of the Moon Baby Magic podcast, and in honor of that, today on the podcast, we have…. Me! Wow, women, what a wonderful year it has been and I finally felt resourced and ready to share my own Blood Mysteries Story. In this deeply personal episode, I reflect on how this podcast has been a bigger soul mission than I ever could have imagined and how deeply it has called me into my purpose and changed my life. My story is one characterized by constant change and evolution (like my spirit animal, the snake!), the influence of incredible female friendships, and the unshakeable voice of my womb always guiding me into my highest expansion. My way of storytelling is laidback, freely emotional, and without holding back. This episode is a vulnerable heart share and I am so honored to let you all into the story of my life! Happy listening and welcome to my own personal myth woven with the insights I have picked up along the way.
In this episode…
00:00 Introduction to Moon Baby Magic Podcast
00:43 Celebrating One Year of Podcasting
01:49 Gratitude and Reflections
04:27 The Power of Women's Stories
10:48 The Embodied Woman Mentorship
16:20 Personal Journey and Intentions
26:55 First Bleed Story and Reflections
40:41 Struggles with Tampons and Seeking Help
43:06 Adolescence and Feeling Different
44:07 High School Party Phase and Moving to Massachusetts
45:41 Healing Friendships and First Love
51:04 College Life and Sisterhood
01:02:32 Yoga and Spiritual Exploration
01:08:11 Period Pain and Hospital Visits
01:10:23 Sexual Assault and Casual Relationships
01:15:59 Journey to Self-Discovery and Healing
01:21:16 The Beginning of the Womb Healing Journey
01:25:16 First Women's Circle Experience
01:27:22 Deep Womb Healing and Mentorship
01:28:41 Transformative Yoni Steaming
01:29:43 Embracing Menstrual Rituals
01:36:14 Navigating Thyroid Challenges
01:44:13 Inner Critic and Life Changes
01:47:29 Healing and Rebirth
01:49:18 Building a New Life and Business
01:51:43 Conscious Separation and New Beginnings
01:58:52 Trusting the Womb's Voice
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Today, on the podcast, we have my dear friend Madeline's deeply transformative story. Madeline shares her initiation into the mysteries of womanhood, from her early excitement about menstruation to navigating her teenage years on birth control and SSRIs. Her journey takes a profound turn as she prepares consciously for conception after years of working in the world of birth, postpartum and even conscious CONTRAception (funny story with this one you’ll want to hear!) guided deeply by her intuition and ancestral connection. She details her intense experience with pregnancy, and the heart-wrenching realization of her baby's death. Madeline's narrative continues through her ceremonial preparation for and experience of her early birth, ultimately leading her to a deep integration of grief and wisdom. The episode concludes with Madeline embracing her role as a childless mother, offering profound wisdom on life, death and rites of passages as well as celebrating the alchemical transformation of her journey. This one has been a long time coming and Madeline’s way of weaving story will truly transport you - you won’t want to miss it!
In this episode…
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
01:12 Grounding and Nervous System Safety
02:45 The Embodied Woman Mentorship
05:28 Madeline's Transformative Journey
07:17 Welcoming Madeline and Grounding Exercise
24:45 Madeline's Menarche and Teenage Years
40:39 Navigating Birth Control and Emotional Suppression
56:40 Discovering Cyclical Living
57:35 Journey into Birth Work
57:57 Embracing Womb Wisdom
01:01:27 Connecting with Ancestral Guidance
01:03:23 Honoring the Earth with Menstrual Blood
01:09:03 Exploring Conscious Conception
01:13:50 Navigating Miscarriage and Ancestral Healing
01:17:13 The Rite of Passage into Parenthood
01:29:52 Processing Grief and Embracing Ceremony
01:49:25 Receiving the Call to Action
01:49:49 Herbal and Womb Care Practices
01:52:02 Emotional and Physical Challenges
01:54:42 The Birth Process
02:01:04 Postpartum and Integration
02:05:49 Honoring the Experience and Moving Forward
02:08:02 The Alchemical Container of Pregnancy
02:14:08 Completion and Transformation
02:24:11 Embracing the Childless Motherhood
02:31:58 Final Reflections and Offering
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Today, on the podcast, we welcome Hope, a midwife, environmentalist, and professional drummer, to discuss her multifaceted journey. Hope shares her experiences with drumming and its deep spiritual connection to birth, recalling how she was drawn to African and world music percussion, and how it has intertwined with her work in midwifery. She narrates her initial exposure to birth work through supporting a pregnant friend in her teens and the subsequent impact of that experience, leading her to become a midwife. Hope elaborates on the critical importance of honoring physiological birth and highlights how modern birth practices can interfere with this. Throughout the episode, Hope emphasizes the significance of reconnecting women with their inner voice. Tune in for a very special episode!
In this episode…
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Anniversary
02:07 Personal Reflections and Life in Peru
02:34 Daily Rituals and Intentions
03:16 Collaboration with Laura and New Program Launch
04:25 The Embodied Woman Program Details
06:10 Personal Experiences with Hormonal Phases
07:30 Invitation to Join the Program
08:02 Introduction to Today's Guest: Hope
08:31 Hope's Journey: Drumming and Midwifery
11:07 Hope's Early Drumming Experiences
13:13 Drumming and Birth Work in Africa and Peru
14:28 The Healing Power of Drumming
20:36 Empowering Women's Voices Through Drumming
23:42 Hope's Introduction to Birth Work
25:38 A Transformative Birth Experience
37:30 The Importance of Sacred Birth Environments
44:28 Challenges in Modern Birth Practices
46:30 Insurance Companies and Hospital Protocols
47:11 The Societal Fear of Hospital Births
48:12 The History of Hospital Births
49:29 The Importance of Birth Environment
50:30 Choosing Your Birth Care Provider
53:38 The Journey from Maiden to Mother
54:21 The Sacred Birth Path Education Program
56:27 The Rite of Passage into Motherhood
57:20 Supporting Mothers and Building Community
01:02:55 The Role of Sisterhood in Birth and Beyond
01:07:04 Personal Journey into Motherhood
01:17:49 Manafest: A Festival Celebrating Women's Voices
01:22:37 Closing Thoughts and Womb Wisdom
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Today, on the podcast, we have an incredibly special episode with a woman whose work has personally changed my life. Jasmine Rose is a ceremonial bodyworker and woman of the womb who has spent the last nearly decade of her life devotedly tending to her Body, Blood and Womb in a way that the word reverential does not even do justice. Deeply informed by her year of bleeding thick black blood and her seven year conscious conception journey, Jasmine speaks beautifully to the energy of aligning to the frequency of Mother and treating her Blood as the most sacred of medicines. We touch on remembering the Mother Tongue of your body, imprinting young girls with love for their bodies and blood, and embodied generational healing. Jasmine has such a poetic way of weaving physiology and mystery into telling her story - you will be absolutely enthralled. This is a true gem of an episode that is not to be missed!
In this episode…
-How Jasmine’s work changed my life
-The Maternal Maiden ~ being on a 7 year conscious conception journey and surrender
-Love and Soul Consciousness as Technology
-Does fertility really correlate to personal vitality?
-The story of Jasmine’s first period (Menarche) and the sweet imprints of support she received (you will love the story about her male teacher showing up in Masculine protection mode!)
-Rites of Passage and the importance of being acknowledged
-Imprinting body love and reverence for our Blood on both young girls and elders - Jasmine and I’s stories
-Sexual violation, addiction, and the resilience of the Womb
-Your cycle is your power and birth control separates you from your true nature
-One year of Jasmine’s womb weeping thick, black blood and the matrilineal connection to Jasmine’s grandmother’s own story - visceral ancestral healing
-How her Blood became the medicine she had been seeking for her entire lifetime
-Jasmine’s healing story by way of reorientation to servitude to her womb
-From clearing of a wound to entering Wisdom Time
-Healing comes in the quiet moments and from the Wise Woman within
-Coming home to our bodies, increased sensitivity, and loving the depths of the human experience
-Jasmine’s parting womb wisdom of languaging our bodies with love and recognizing the psychedelic nature of our Blood
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Today, on the podcast, we have a wisdom-filled and honest conversation with Emma Myers. Emma is a practitioner of hands on and hands in body work whose womb path found her more than she found it. This episode is a deep dive into all things sisterhood and the power of women’s gatherings to healing mother, sister, and witch wounds by using our voice and learning to relate to one another in a healthy and intact way again. Emma shares about how she is being initiated into her Mother archetype in her first pregnancy after an abundant season of magical Maidenhood, and how this is changing her deeply. Tune in for storytelling full of womb wisdom, learning to trust life to lead you in who you are becoming, and Emma’s deeply grounded energy.
In this episode…
-Pregnancy and what it takes to become your Mother archetype
-Magical thinking and self-focus is valuable in the Maiden phase of life
-Emma’s first bleed, sister support, and feeling that being a woman was a burden
-Thank God we’re women in this lifetime AND appreciating men
-The vital importance of women’s gatherings and sisterhood for freedom, safety, and healing
-Plant medicine as an opening to emotion after years of suppression on birth control
-The different ways Emma mothers herself - movement, nature, altars
-Healing jealousy and the sister wound through real, lived sisterhood experiences - we are in a cultural infancy of learning to relate to and repair with one another again
-When Emma woke up to the voice of her womb and the ripple effect it had on every other facet of life
-Being in trust and letting life guide you in who you are becoming
-Navigating shame, stigma and the witch wound in womb work
-Can we feel safe to simply be human?
-Lineage healing, listening deeply to the voice of the womb and transforming wounds so our children can come through healed
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Today, on the podcast, Nancy shares her profound journey through various stages of womanhood, guided by the wisdom of her womb. From her orientation towards spirituality from a young age and a courageous move across the country to discover her spiritual path to Nancy’s unexpected first pregnancy that initiated her into Motherhood, this episode is full of stories of trust.
A significant portion of Nancy's story is dedicated to the birth stories of her four children and includes the birth and loss of her baby, Lilah, at 27 weeks, which deeply affected her spiritual path and further solidified her trust in her womb's guidance. Throughout the episode, Nancy emphasizes the importance of trusting the womb's wisdom, embracing the cyclical nature of life, and finding presence amidst profound grief. Her journey highlights the transformative power of fully embodying each phase of womanhood and the deep spiritual insights that arise from these experiences.
In this episode…
-Dressing differently for each phase of your cycle
-Getting more comfortable in the luteal phase as you age
-How do you know you are done having kids?
-How Nancy is saying goodbye to her two daughters in two very different ways
-The effects of strength training on our fertility
-The excited anticipation of bleeding even in a culture that doesn’t honor menstruation
-How Nancy’s menarche “woke her up”
-Courageous maidenhood and Nancy’s epic move from small town Texas to NYC
-Nancy’s lifelong seeking for spiritual purpose and the magical places it led her
-How veganism brought Nancy into her body until it did not serve her anymore
-Nancy and I’s short stints on hormonal birth control and how we knew it wasn’t for us
-Getting unexpectedly pregnant at 24 with her new love and moving again from NYC to small town Sweden
-Nancy’s first birth - a psychedelic experience in a medical setting
-Feeling disempowered and not knowing the importance of the Golden Opportunity of Postpartum
-Nancy’s story of healing her daughters tooth decay by swapping out veganism for raw milk
-How Nancy’s second son led her to Mexico and her husband as a Spirit Baby
-Plant medicine and sound healing
-Nancy’s second birth (first freebirth!) and how vocal activation supported her
-A nourishing postpartum and then getting pregnant 9 months later
-Nancy’s 45 minute freebirth with her third baby
-The importance of honoring the first 40 days to set you up for lifelong nourishment
-Babies bring abundance - building the Blood Mysteries School
-The spermicide that didn’t work and Nancy’s fourth pregnancy
-Nancy’s prophetic dream about her baby’s embryo being damaged and the powerful prayer she cast
-Going into labor at 27 weeks, being in denial, the birth of Nancy’s daughter and her death in Nancy’s arms
-Being present to the moment and deep trust
-Giving back shame and guilt for the entire collective
-Handling the “what ifs” and questions in the wake of loss
-Mothering beyond the veil
-Loss as the most beautiful gift and the most tragic, awful thing
-Knowing your Womb’s Truth and unshakeable confidence
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What happens when you unexpectedly get pregnant at 22 with your partner of just 3 months and your Baptist community doesn’t support you? Well, your identity completely shatters.. but maybe that’s actually what was in your highest alignment all along. This week, on the podcast, Sara shares her two birth stories - one will break your heart (and perhaps ignite your sacred rage) and one will knit it back together with its sweet simpleness. Sara has truly taken her role as Mother as her spiritual path and listening to her wisdom-filled storytelling peppered with insights is nothing short of nourishing.
In this episode…
-Online connection vs. in-person village community
-Postpartum as a floaty, inspiration-filled portal
-Motherhood requires deep focus
-First bleed with knowledge, but not wisdom
-Learning about the sacredness of the menstrual cycle and the fiery desire to share it far and wide
-Conceiving at 22 in a Baptist community with her boyfriend of 3 months and how it shattered Sara’s identity
-“Preparing for war” during her first pregnancy
-The crazy hospital policy that prompted nurses to yell at Sara in the middle of contractions (every hour, for 40 hours..)
-Postpartum rage and its connection to Pitocin use
-Sara’s journey from Christianity to the Metaphysical
-The moment Sara recognized her birth was traumatic
-Knowing her moment of conception down to the hour for her second babe
-Experiencing pregnancy as an indestructible Goddess and the community support that surrounded her this time around
-Sara’s totally normal day in which she also happened to freebirth her baby at home
-A sweet and simple postpartum that gave way to blooming community and confidence
-Mothering with Human Design in mind
-Can you pour from an empty cup?
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In this episode, I am joined by my incredibly smart and poetic friend Carly as she shares her journey from experiencing a medically-controlled first birth to reclaiming her power in a transformative free birth with her second. Carly discusses how learning to track her cycle after years of birth control taught her how powerful women are and how she came to love her blood. We also delve into the generational healing of women’s rites of passage, like birth, and how worthy we are as women of these experiences being pleasurable. This episode is rich in Carly’s sweet wisdom-filled stories and offers a heartfelt perspective on the beauty (and mystery) of womanhood and birth.
07:00 Introduction and Greetings
07:36 Discussing Seasonal Living
08:42 Phases of Life and Pregnancy Announcement
10:06 First Trimester As “The Reckoning”
14:43 Reflections on First Menstruation and Shame/Hiding
26:28 Teenage Years and Birth Control
37:01 Men and Women, Masculine and Feminine
49:11 Cycle Awareness as Powerful and A Responsibility
57:08 Embracing the Mother Archetype and Conception
01:04:09 Carly’s Hospital Birth Experience
01:26:59 Postpartum Realizations and Healing Through Story
01:33:20 Conscious Conception and Wild Pregnancy
01:34:39 Carly’s Otherworldly Free Birth
01:54:56 Womb Is An Eternal Spring
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What if the parts of you that you perceived as broken or devastated were actually the fertile ground for the most beautiful Super Bloom? Today, on the podcast, we have a wisdom-filled and heartfelt episode with Midwife and Holistic Pelvic Care practitioner, Kate Coletti. Kate and I chat about honoring rites of passage and being in right relationship with aging, finding compassion for ourselves through life’s challenges, and perhaps most significantly, how your root (your Pelvic Bowl) is the source of your power. Kate’s medicine is reminding women that they are Creation Herself, and tending to their roots and source will heal them, not just on a physical level, but much deeper too. Tune in for this healing balm of an episode.
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In this episode, we have the unbelievably sweet story of Tohar, who entered into womanhood surrounded by love from her community. Tohar shares the normalization of menstruation in her family culture, and how the women rested, as well as how girls are initiated into their first bleeds with reverence for being a cycling woman. Tohar tells tithe story of loving her period from the start and how having a supportive, healthy, and embodied mother sett there up to become the strong and confident woman she is today (even if she strayed to try to be “cool” for a little while). You might shed a few loving tears and definitely smile big as you listen to Tohar’s wonderful story, and it will definitely inspire those of you looking to initiate your daughters.
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In this episode, we welcome Anisa Woodall, a holistic nutritionist, to discuss her journey from dealing with debilitating periods and fatigue to achieving optimal health and vitality. Anisa shares her deep knowledge of hormones, dietary impacts on health, and fertility. She candidly talks about her two home birth experiences, and her transition from a vegetarian diet to one rich in animal proteins, which proved crucial in her health transformation. Additionally, she highlights the importance of preconception preparation and understanding bodily signs for maintaining hormonal balance. This episode is a wellspring of wisdom for women seeking to understand and harness their hormonal health and reproductive power.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:17 Cycle and Life Phases
02:43 Energy and Hormonal Balance
05:40 Personal Health Journey
08:10 Early Menstrual Experiences
17:29 Diet and Health Transformation
34:56 Graduate School and Health Challenges
41:07 Preparing for Pregnancy: Physical and Mental Readiness
42:14 Balancing Spiritual Duties and Conception
42:48 The Impact of Fasting on Fertility
44:38 Navigating Pregnancy and Midwifery Challenges
46:19 The Birth Experience: From Home Birth to Free Birth
53:05 Postpartum Reflections and Future Family Planning
57:41 The Importance of Preconception Preparation
01:02:25 Transitioning Out of Breastfeeding: A New Phase of Motherhood
01:11:05 Final Thoughts and Womb Wisdom
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In this episode, we welcome Kit to the show, a passionate creator of Yoni steam supplies, to explore the transformative practice of Yoni steaming and her journey from being a fierce advocate of sexual assault prevention work to embracing the gentleness of yoni steaming, and pleasure-based practices. Kit shares her personal journey of womb awakening and how Yoni steaming became a foundational part of her spiritual practice. We dive into Kit's conception journey, her experiences as an older mother, and the importance of supporting women's health through gentle, nourishing practices. This inspiring conversation provides deep insights into menstrual health, sexual education that is pleasure based rather than fear based, and the many benefits of Yoni steaming, all woven into the tapestry of Kit’s amazing story. She is truly a wonderful woman and I know you all are going to absolutely fall in love with her!
00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome
00:09 The Importance of Yoni Steaming
02:22 Motherhood in the 40s
04:21 Ancestral Wisdom and Fertility
12:47 First Menstrual Experiences
16:59 Reflections on Sex Education
23:21 Honoring Feminine Cycles
31:55 A Vision of the Future
32:40 Testing the Waters with New Friends
33:54 Early Cycling Years and Disconnection
36:58 College Years and Sexual Assault Awareness
42:45 Healing and Transformation
49:24 Discovering Yoni Steaming
58:01 Postpartum Journey and Steaming Benefits
01:05:37 Final Reflections and Wisdom
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Today, on the podcast, we have the dynamic and inspiring Rebecca Cohen! If you know Rebecca today, you know her as a wise woman, herbalist, authentic midwife, and pelvic care practitioner operating outside of the system and hosting women’s circles for her community in Louisville, Kentucky. What you might not know is Rebecca’s past as an OBGYN, and struggling with things like prolapse herself due to her rigorous workload that did not stop, even in her 5 postpartums in 8 years. Now in her perimenopause years, this episode is chock-full of Rebecca’s wisdom from a lifetime of humbly learning the ways of her body and raising her daughters to know their bodies too. I know you all will receive SO much from this episode!
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Today, on the podcast, we have my friend Kasia. Kasia is a women’s holistic fertility specialist whose life has not led a very typical trajectory. Kasia shares her story about going from birth control induced thrush to anti-fungal medication that required she get her liver tested on a monthly basis to finally reclaiming her power by tracking her cycle and easily getting pregnant because she knew her body so well. Kasia goes on to have a transformative experience in birthing her son and the losingher father in the same day that shatters her ego and ushers her into her new era, where she is hearing the whispers of the sorceress and perimenopause.
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Today, on the podcast, we have Joslyn’s inspirational story of how she has come to truly trust herself. You’ll hear about how Joslyn has wanted to “seduce life” from a very young age, as well as how her Seductress archetype (who she’s named Emily) both served her liberation, and how Joslyn knew it was time for her to get out of the driver’s seat and step into her High Priestess self. This episode is packed with raw truth, deep dives, and so much sweetness and wisdom. You’re going to love it.
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Today, on the podcast, we have a beautiful episode with Karlie Koval. Karlie is a mother of two living on a Mediterranean island with her Polish husband who has an important journey to share about claiming the right to birth on her own terms after initially giving her power away. You’ll hear Karlie’s stories of always being a little bit ahead of the curve, starting with her first bleed at age 10 to getting pregnant at 21 despite having a copper IUD in, and the radically beautiful choices she has made to live in alignment with exactly who she is and center herself as the energetic anchor of her family. This episode is so sweet, so powerful, and I know you’re going to absolutely love it.
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Today, on the podcast, we have a true treasure of a woman, my dear sister, Jeanelle. Jeanelle has a beautiful, deep story full of her initiations into both light, pleasure, and sensuality, and into the dark, the void, and life’s mystery. She shares her wisdom on living within all your different seasons and how every single woman has access to this through her own womb. You’ll also hear her incredibly sweet Menarche story that will leave you feeling inspired to initiate all the girls you know with love and care!
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