No Bad Phases: What the Moon & Seasons Teach Us About Our Fallow Time

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In this episode, I reflect on how the winter season and the phases of the moon teach me to embrace periods of rest and transformation. I share my personal journey through challenging times, including a shattered ankle injury that forced me to reconsider my self-worth beyond productivity and navigate the cultural pressures that tie our value to constant doing.

The question is, who are YOU when you are not serving others or achieving visible results? Let's get into it :) 

There is incredible power to letting go, nourishing ourselves, and setting boundaries during the quieter months and invite you to use this season to set intentions and care for yourself in ways that support a vibrant, fulfilling year ahead.

Timestamps 

0:00 — I introduce the episode and the theme of reframing winter.

1:54 — I celebrate the value of unseen, internal transformation.

4:34 — I open up about my own “goo phase” and personal struggles.

5:35 — I draw lessons from nature and the moon’s cycles.

7:22 — Who am I when I’m not being productive?

8:41 — I share the story of my ankle injury and its impact on my identity.

11:15 — I examine how society links self-worth to doing, especially for women and those of us assigned female at birth or raised as girls.

13:58 — I encourage finding community and support during introspective times.

19:43 — I talk about committing to one supportive practice for the year

24:21 — I discuss setting intentions for a nourished, vibrant year ahead.

Winter Camp is open! Join me for five weeks to reclaim yourself with weekly experiments, cozy craft-alongs, fireside sessions, and a community of excellent humans who get it. This isn't another obligation on your to-do list, it's permission to finally put yourself first without the guilt spiral. Doors close Friday, January 9th. Claim your seat at maraglatzel.com/winter-camp.