Menstruation is one of those topics that has long been surrounded by misunderstanding and stigma. Today Cristina Star tells us why, so join us as she shares her personal journey in healing and her work in menstrual activism. Cristina Star is a consultant, educator, writer, and researcher in topics that span space exploration, mindfulness and emotional intelligence, ethical and value-based commercial business, and women’s rights as framed through the lens of menstrual activism. She champions cultivating society to bring out the best in humanity, through nurturing inclusivity, healthy professional and educational environments, and the positive trend towards normalizing self-development, trauma awareness, and the growth mindset. May it be for the benefit of All. In this episode, we cover: Psychohealth and ritualWhat are the courses offered at TRU Education?What is menstrual shame and its causes?What are some suggestions in working with cycles?What is Menstrual activism?  Helpful Links: Cristina Star is the Founder and Director of TRU Education, they offer unique courses that guide a student into a deeper and more engaged experience of life. Reverence: Creating Ritual in Modern Life book by Christine Marie Mason is now available for pre-order at the rosewoman.com or at .xtine.com.More Episodes for the Reverence Series:Episode 47: Reverence is a WorldviewEpisode 48: Rituals for the Empty Nest with Kathleen JoyEpisode 49: Rituals for Self-protection with Maria HaddadEpisode 50: Rituals of Adoration with Lillian LoveNatural Cycles app - The first FDA-cleared birth control app.Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman and Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We invite you to join us on this 50th episode with Lillian Love. She will be sharing us her wisdom on different intimacy rituals and practices for ourselves and our partners. She is a Feminine Empowerment Coach, Writer, Speaker, and Leader.  Lillian has a gift for Somatic cellular healing. She guides people--on an individual and collective level--to get out of their heads, and into their bodies, where their peace, pleasure, power, purpose and prosperity lives.  Helpful Links: Lillian Love - Feminine Empowerment Coach, Writer, Speaker and Leader. She is the creator of COSMIC TOUCH, a docu-therapy film transmission exploring the transformational healing power of female self-pleasure. Check out her Instagram @lillieclairelove and Facebook @lillianisloveGuest Post: Being Adored (and Ritual of Adoration Guidebook) from Lillie Claire LoveSundari Gardens - Farm, residence and guest house, practicing leadership for a New Earth. Check out the weekly classes/events schedule here Episode 28: Nicolle Hodges, Sexual Debut: Revisiting the Virginity StoryReverence: Creating Ritual in Modern Life book by Christine Marie Mason is available for Pre-Order now at the rosewoman.com or at .xtine.comJoin Rosebud Woman's 3rd Birthday Celebration. RSVP here Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman and Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Christine is joined by artist, designer, writer, and herbalist Maria Haddad to talk about rituals for self-protection and how we can keep ourselves centered and grounded. Maria turned to writing during the Covid Pandemic to help her feel more deeply into her heart and process the enormity of her experiences. She published her first book, titled Jasmine Water: A book about love, healing, and spiritual awakening. The book captures the beauty and emotional complexity of a human being on the path towards self-awakening and a greater capacity for love. Today she is continuing her spiritual and creative education as she studies for her Masters in Spiritual Science and learns to spend her time connecting with nature, expressing creatively, and learning to move through life with grace   In this episode, we cover:Why do we need self-protection?Maria’s journey on healingWhat does energy hygiene mean?Some examples of rituals for self-protectionSmudging and cleansing Helpful Links:Maria Haddad - an artist, designer, writer, and herbalist. Author of  Jasmine Water: A book about love, healing, and spiritual awakening. Check out her Instagram @mjhaloReverence: Creating Ritual in Modern Life book by Christine Marie Mason is available for Pre-Order now at the rosewoman.com or at .xtine.comMore Episodes for the Reverence Series:Episode 47: Reverence is a WorldviewEpisode 48: Rituals for the Empty Nest with Kathleen JoyAnne LamottFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman and Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Special Episode for Día de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead, Lisa Martinez will explain the philosophy, rituals, traditional healing, and spiritual path of Curanderismo. She will also discuss how to honor and celebrate our Lineage for Día de Los Muertos. In this episode, we cover:What is Curanderismo?What is the right connection with our ancestors?What is Ancestral Elevation?What are the 9 Realms teachings?Celebrating the life of our Ancestors on Dia de Los MuertosWhat does it mean of "To heal into death"?What is Plática and Limpias?The community and curandrismoHelpful links: Lisa Martinez - Curanderismo practitioner, Doctor of Natural Medicine, and co-owner of  Black Mesa RemediosInstagram @blackmesaremediosPersonal Instagram @itzpapalotl74RitualCravt School - an eclectic community of paths and traditions to guide you with skill and wisdom towards the consciousness of your own transformation, willful intent, and virtues.Jane Metcalfe - Founder of Wired magazine and Neo.life.Reverence: Creating Ritual in Modern Life book by Christine Marie Mason is available for Pre-Order now at the rosewoman.com or at .xtine.comKaedrich Olsen - Paranormal expertFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman and Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Youtube  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the last of the children leave the home, mothers enter the “empty nest” phase. That moment marks a transition in which requires a certain level of care. This is the first part of several episodes of the Reverence Series. Our guest Kathleen Joy, a proud empty-nester of two inspiring young women shares her insights and experience in this period of her life. She is also the founder of Lumiere Work which designs experiences that invoke creative problem-solving and evolutionary shifts for executives, teams, and organizations. Another role Kathleen plays is that of a performing artist who builds interactive installations that focus on self-discovery, community, and compassion.In this Episode, we cover: Ritual and Enchantment in daily lifeWhat is the progression for a parent as a child leaveThreshold crossingsMaking the immaterial concreteThe 4 intelligences, fair witness and bracketingHelpful Links:Reverence: Creating Ritual in Modern Life book by Christine Marie Mason is available for Pre-Order now at the rosewoman.com or at .xtine.com. Kathleen Joy - Founder of Lumiere Work. Check out their Facebook and InstagramA Ritual for the Empty Nest by Kathleen Joy4 Intelligences Episode 47: Reverence is a WorldviewFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman and Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Youtube  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reverence is a worldview; a way of approaching life with wonder, care, gratitude, and respect. Join Christine today as she invite you to reconnect with the wonder of life through the long-held powers of ritual and ceremony.In this Episode, we cover:A brief introduction to Reverence: Creating Ritual in Modern Life bookThe First Chapter: How do we serve an enchantment?About rituals and home altarsHelpful Links:Reverence: Creating Ritual in Modern Life book by Christine Marie Mason is available for Pre-Order now at the rosewoman.com or at .xtine.comCheck out these Rituals on the Rose woman website:A Ritual for the Empty Nest by Kathleen JoyCreating a Personal Ritual SpacePlanning a Ritual for Your Third AgeHow to Create Ritual: The Art of Designing EnergyTime Out: Give Yourself the Gift of an Integrated Spring CleanseGuest Post: Being Adored (and Ritual of Adoration Guidebook) from Lillie Claire LoveReclaiming Reverence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jaguar Star, founder of The Women's School joins us today to talk about sacred birthing and its principles, and her deep passion to reclaim feminine wisdom, women’s knowledge and pathways of the goddess in the modern world.  In this Episode, we cover: What are the principles of sacred birthing?Michel Odent’s work in the field of obstetricsBirth as an ecstatic experienceCreativity and other forms of non-physical birthThe connection between birth and industrialized societyA brief background in history of disruption of birth on some culturesSacred Women’s Circles and its importance in the modern times Helpful links:Jaguar Star - Founder of The Women’s School. An educational and inspirational place for people to gather for learning, growth and awakening. A place dedicated to matters which touch on essential elements of being human, of womanhood and of the Feminine - Check out their Facebook, Instagram and The Women’s School website in DeutschBirth Your Essence workbook Sacred Rose Women Circle Training -Michel Odent -  A French obstetrician and childbirth specialist. Author of Birth Reborn, Primal Health, The Farmer and the Obstetrician, The Functions of the Orgasms: The Highways to Transcendence and many other books.The Great Cosmic Mother: Rediscovering the Religion of the Earth book by Barbara Mor and Monica Sjoo - This classic exploration of the Goddess through time and throughout the world draws on religious, cultural, and archaeological sources to recreate the Goddess religion that is humanity’s heritage.The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future book by Riane Eisler - It tells a new story of our cultural origins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NU Neurobiologist Dr. Nina Kraus talks sound and the brain on the pod this week: What is the sonic self? How does sound make you, affect you and potentially heal you? How is sound being applied to Parkinsons, Alzheimers, Mood Disorders and more? Join us as we discuss her newly released book, “Of Sound Mind: How Our Brain Constructs a Meaningful Sonic World”Helpful links:Dr. Nina Kraus - Neuroscientist who has done path breaking research on sound and hearing for more than thirty years, founder of Northwestern’s Brainvolts - The Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory.Twitter: @brainvoltsInstagram: @brainvoltsnuFacebook: audNeuroLabNUYouTube: brainvoltsNUIsabelle Peretz - Specialist in the study of the "musical brain" Renee Fleming - An advocate for the study of the relationship between music and health, as well as the utility of music in neuroscience research. She serves as an Artistic Advisor of the Polyphony Foundation. Polyphony helps bridge divisions and foster a more civil society by bringing together Arab and Jewish children in Israel for the study and performance of classical music.Learn more about the Suzuki Method, A method that aims to provide and create an environment for learning musicAlive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory - A 2014 documentary exploring diseases that impair neurological function, such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and proposes a treatment option that is claimed to improve a patient's quality of life.Dr. Bernie Krause - an American musician and soundscape ecologist. Author of the book, “The Great Animal Orchestra: Finding the Origins of Music in the World's Wild Places”. Listen to his recordings here The Cornell Lab of Ornithology - joins with people from all walks of life to make new scientific discoveries, share insights, and galvanize conservation action.Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman and Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready, Set, Menopause. Also known as “The Third Age”. This third phase in a woman's life is when their bodies and minds undergo profound natural changes after their childbearing years. Join Christine in this episode as she shares her knowledge on how to embrace and honor this transition. In this episode, we cover:Brief introduction about MenopauseWhat is the Free Period?Christine’s upcoming book, “Reverence, Creating Ritual in Modern Life”What is a croning ceremony and the tradition behind it?Affirmations and how to plan a ritual for your Third Age Helpful links:To My Last Period - A poem by Lucille CliftonGathering in the Gorge: A Menopause Ritual - An Essay by Author Elaine MansfieldRitual to Celebrate the Crone: Ending Menopause - An Article by Author Tara KreauweaumonnWarning - A poem by Jenny JosephFor updates on Christine’s upcoming book, “Reverence, Creating Ritual in Modern Life”, visit her website hereFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman and Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman  Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sexual health is multifaceted and it starts with self-care and educating yourself of your own body. This month of September is dedicated to raising awareness about Sexual Health around the world. In this Solo Episode, The Rose Woman Christine, an advocate of sensual and sexual reproductive health would like to share with you the 7 Proven Ways to Enhance Intimate Wellness.In this episode, we cover:Learning your body’s reproductive anatomy Learning how to ride your own cycleAccepting your own body and letting go of body shameKnowing your own desiresUsing Non-toxic skincare products Being mindful of using birth controlAssembling the right care team for yourselfHelpful links:“No to that” song by Joshua HathawayThe Invitation: Daily Love for Your Intimate Self by The Rose Woman Christine Marie Mason. Download the FREE PDF copy here.My Flo app by Flo Living - The First-Ever Period Tracking App That ALSO Tells You Exactly What to Do to Be Symptom-Free!Natural Cycles is an app powered by an algorithm that determines your fertility status based on basal body temperatureEpisode #42: Body Love with Emme: The Supermodel Catalyst of the Body Positivity Movement on the Rose Woman PodGoLove - A luxurious intimate CBD serum to hydrate & moisturize your most delicate skin-promoting sexual health comfort and pleasure.Rosebud Woman - Shop for exquisite intimate skin and body care formulations.Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman and Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.