WISE WOMEN DIARIES

Zatha (@zathaiken) shares her personal story of suddenly losing the closest person to her: her brother Hans. They were attending military school together when her life changed forever, right before college graduation. She explains how she navigated the complexities of grief, while falling in love with her husband, while graduating military school, and joining the Marine's. She also shares her profound journey through motherhood and freebirth. This dialogue explores the duality of grief, the bonds formed between siblings, and the impact of grief on relationships.  To learn more Hans, click here: https://www.hansloewen.com/ Follow the host on Instagram at @trusting_life_

In this solo episode, I share about the grief experience of tragically losing my father when I was 13 years old (22 years ago) and the painful experience of separating from my husband for a few months and how I have been able to expand and evolve from the grief, instead of staying in resentment and victimhood. I share my many lessons and insights on grief and why I hate AND love grief.  Follow the host on Instagram at @trusting_life_ 

Emily (@leorisingbirthkeeping, an intuitive astrologer) and I explore the profound impact of astrology on personal growth, relationships, and understanding one's authentic self. Astrology serves as a divine blueprint, a love language of God, helping us with healing and acceptance. We also touch on the collective shifts occurring with the North Node changes, the current eclipse season, and the significance of the Aquarian Age to come, in fostering personal responsibility and empowerment. We mention Emily's mentor @virginiarosenberg  Follow the host on instagram at: @trusting_life_

Rachel @racheljane (one of my best friends) and I have a raw conversation about bringing consciousness to every area of her current maiden life: dating, health, food, body image, God/religion, finances, shopping, etc. After being depressed for many years, her life transformed when she tried hypnotherapy for the first time! She discovered a much deeper relationship with God and is now on the path of discovering who her authentic self really is. She is shedding victimhood of her period pain and learned how to alchemize PMS pain by recognizing lineage beliefs about womanhood and now loves to create ritual and ceremony during her bleed. She has learned that dating is a complete mirror of our inner beliefs..... but we need radical self-honesty to see it. We hope to have more conscious conversations together in the future so let us know what you want to hear in the realm of healing, being conscious, finding the authentic self, and maidenhood: wisewomendiaries@gmail.com

Emily Swann (@theloveofbreastfeeding) shares her experience from being a labor and delivery nurse to becoming an internationally board certified lactation consultant and a mother of two. She discusses her first birth and how she did not feel safe with her midwife, which lead to a homebirth transfer to the hospital and a multitude of lessons! Emily emphasizes the power of suggestion in birth, the influence of who is in the room during birth, and the challenges of breastfeeding her first baby which helped her fully step into her Mother role powerfully to find her voice and intuition. She has learned that deep attunement and connection between mother and baby is everything. She highlights the importance and the need for mothers to trust their instincts, which is why she created a course for mothers to fully step into their role instead of outsourcing to others.  Dynamic Infant Movement course | Learn how to make breastfeeding a breeze with simple bodywork practices that you can do right at home

Raquel DaRowe, a hypnotherapist and mother, shares her journey of waking up from a robotic way of living, while having the "the perfect American life:" the job, the house, the engagement.... only to realize that she was not fulfilled, which began her journey of self-discovery. She finds her passion of being a transformational coach/hypnotherapist, then becomes pregnant and has a wild pregnancy and sovereign homebirth at the age of 41! We have a beautifully deep conversation about victimhood in parenthood, limiting beliefs of the mind, being conscious about phone usage in our intimate relationships, and the power of choice we have in our lives.  Follow the host on Instagram at: @trusting_birth  https://raqueldarowe.com/

Meghan (@meghanganong) is back for Part 2!! We delve into the concept of conscious mothering, the significance of the mother-baby dyad, and how modern parenting often overlooks the needs of children. The conversation highlights the simplicity and fulfillment that can come from a mindful parenting approach and the importance of respecting children. Parents often disrespect children by asking questions to children that they do not want the answer to.... then disregarding and disrespecting a child's answer to the question the parent asked! We discuss the organic process of learning, the significance of presence and observation in parenting, and the emotional conflicts that can affect health. The conversation also delves into the principles of German New Medicine, emphasizing the connection between the mind and body, and how awareness can lead to a more peaceful life.  "Less is More" an offering for mother's from Meghan  Follow the host on instagram at: @trusting_life_

Meghan (@meghanganong) shares her consciousness journey: being raised in a military, conservative Christian environment and how these experiences shaped her understanding of relationships and intimacy. She shares her profound journey through motherhood, detailing her experiences with birth, miscarriage, and the evolution of her parenting philosophy. Meghan discusses her transition to freebirth and the importance of trusting her body, as well as her commitment to conscious mothering, emphasizing the need for simplicity and a family-centered environment for her children.  "Less is More" an offering for mother's from Meghan

Natasha Vargas Cooper, co-founder of the Radical Moms Union (@radical_moms_union), discusses her background in journalism and union organizing, and how becoming a mother has brought her face-to-face with the power dynamics and how corporations want to separate the mother-baby dyad just to sell their gadgets and formula. Natasha talks about her journey to pregnancy, including fertility struggles and the decision to have a C-section. She reflects on the convenience-driven culture of society and the importance of prioritizing biological norms and attachment over convenience. Natasha talks about the formation of the Radical Moms Union, a group that fights against formula marketing and advocates for breastfeeding and the mother-baby dyad.  Follow the host on Instagram at @trusting_life_

What's alive for me this week: discussing how I discovered lineage limiting beliefs about money and the magic that is now unfolding, discovering my biggest emotional need and recognizing that I don't provide it for myself, the gifts of meditating only 10-15 minutes a day, and the astrology of the "new earth".... landing this fall!  Follow the host on Instagram: @trusting_birth