The Rose Woman

 Continuing on to the Bearing Witness series, Listen in as Sandy Phillips Kirkham, author of “Let Me Prey Upon You: Breaking Free from a Minister’s Sexual Abuse.” shares her story of how she was targeted, groomed, and sexually abused by her youth pastor at the age of sixteen. Sandy successfully concealed her abuse for twenty-seven years until a trigger forced her to face the truth. She will talk about what led up to the abuse, the aftermath, and her journey of #healing and giving support to other victims. We hope that her courage and strength inspire you. In this episode, we cover:Sandy's storyWhat do #grooming and #gaslighting look like?Her #support after leaving the #church#Coverup in the Baptist church and their response to the victims #traumaHow did the women in her church respond to her trauma? How can the #healing start and where can victims get support? Helpful Links:Sandy Kirkham’s book, Let Me Prey Upon YouConnect with Sandy on Facebook @kirkhamauthorVictims, survivors, advocates, and anyone looking to learn more about clergy sexual abuse can use the following resources to learn more about healing and understanding. Visit this linkSurvivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP)Episode #73 - Bearing Witness Series: Religion and the FeminineDo you want to share your thoughts on this episode? Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108 Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this month, we will be doing a series called “Bearing Witness” where we dive deep into sexual abuse around the world that causes religious & war trauma, shame, exploitation, and irreplaceable damage to the lives of millions of people. Host Christine Mason will be sharing excerpts and her thoughts on the origins of the early church from Margot Anand’s book, “The Art of Sexual Magic”. We invite you to tune in next week as Christine sits down with Sandy Kirkham, a brave survivor who had shed light on years of mental, and sexual abuse she experienced. She was targeted and groomed at sixteen for sexual services by a married youth minister, and then when she asked for help, she was blamed and ex-communicated. Sandy also directs us to all of the many organizations helping people to leave abusive sects, heal from clergy abuse, and reclaim spirit for themselves.  Another episode in this series is an interview with one of Britain’s leading foreign correspondents, bestselling author, and inspirational speaker, Christina Lamb OBE, her groundbreaking book Our Bodies, Their Battlefields, What War Does to Women.  she gives voice to women in conflict, exposing how in modern warfare rape is used by armies, terrorists, and militias as a weapon to humiliate, terrify and carry out ethnic cleansing. She will also share with us some stories about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.   Helpful Links:Sandy Kirkham’s book, Let Me Prey Upon YouChristina Lamb’s book, Our Bodies, Their BattlefieldsFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108 Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Rose Woman podcast, we welcome Rap Priestess Lizzy Jeff.  She is a revolutionary and visionary artist dedicated to healing the collective through #HipHop music, micro reparations & curated Zen & Kush experiences.As Founder and CEO of Zen & Kush Records, #LizzyJeff is on a mission to elevate the planet through #plantmedicine, #community, and social restoration, with a splash of sensuality. Her lyrics are #affirmations for ascension and her live performances serve as a portal of thought-provoking lyrics that empower the youth and help restore balance within our communities.She will share her thoughts on self-love, sensual healing, and divine feminine expressions.   In this episode, we cover: How did Lizzy started her journey of #embodiment, #healing, sacred activism, & #creative expression?In creating an abundant #community and uplifting peopleHow does Lizzy know that something is in alignment with herself?What does it mean to get into the #power of #feminine #essence?Normalizing #bodyloveWho is #QueenAfua? Helpful Links: Lizzy Jeff - Follow her on Instagram @Lizzyjeff.Listen to her music on Youtube and Spotify:Beautiful BreastsGoddess CodeQueen More LifeSundari Gardens Michel OdentQueen Afua Supa Nova SlomFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108 Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Rose Woman Podcast, your host Christine Mason is joined by the incredible Amy Millman. She's the Managing Partner of StageNext and Founder of SPRINGBOARD ENTERPRISES, their mission is to accelerate the growth of #companies led by women through access to essential #resources. She shares her story on how she started and her vision for #women #entrepreneurs.She served as President for 21 years, creating and leading the organization and its global programs. She achieved her vision of building a collaborative, global network of investors, industry experts, influencers, and innovators all dedicated to scaling high-growth companies led by women transforming industries in the fields of enterprise technology and life science.Exit Stage Next is the working title of a #book about the experiences of the 800 #womenentrepreneurs she has worked with as they exit from their companies and move into the next chapter of their entrepreneurial #careers.  In this episode,  we cover: Facts on venture capital fundingHow did Springboard started 20 years ago and nowStageNext’s receptionWhat is the mindset of a successful founder?How does one get around the self-doubt issue?New Sectors to look out forThe Exit StageHelpful Links:Amy Millman - Founder of Springboard. Follow her on Twitter @amillmanDr. Dana Kanze - TED talk speaker and ResearchMelanie Perkins - Co-Founder and CEO of CanvaEverlywell - Covid-19 Test Home KitDr. Mae Jemison - Physician and NASA astronaut, she was the first black woman to travel in spaceFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108 Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we will be joined by Sukkhadas Auer, he will share with us how the Wim Hof Method helped him out of his burnout and gave him the strength and courage to be where he is today through practice. We learn how the touch of ones body during a tantric massage has many benefits and how breath work and cold exposure can help all of us to live a more present and cheerful life In this episode, we cover:What is Freedom?Who is Sukkhadas and how did he started his path?Socialized medicine and why it’s betterBenefits of Sensual Massage Breathwork and Ice plungingHelpful Links:Sukkhadas Auer - Wim Hof Method Instructor. Follow him on Facebook and Instagram @sukkhadasFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108 Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Christine on this special episode for Mother's day as we give tribute to our amazing mothers and grandmothers. She will be leading various guided mindfulness meditations and practices. We encourage you to find a cozy spot, prepare a cushion/yoga mat and writing materials for this practice. Start by thinking about the memories with your mother or a mother figure that warm your heart andlet this love fill your heart and flow throughout your body. Parts of healing the maternal line practice:Influences on the understanding of transgenerational traumaSeated meditationProstration practiceRadical empathy practiceForgiveness exercise Helpful Links:Bert Hellinger - Founder of Family ConstellationHareesh Wallis - Scholar, Yogi and Author Christopher Tompkins - Scholar and Founder of Foundation for YogaMark Whitwell - Founder of Heart of YogaThomas Huebl - Spiritual teacher, author, and founder of The Academy of Inner ScienceSundari Gardens - Farm, residence, and guest house, practicing leadership for a New EarthReverence: Creating Ritual in Modern Life book by Christine Marie Mason is now available at the rosewoman.com or at xtine.com.Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108 Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Previous guest Dr. Louann Brizendine, MD has come back to join us this week to discuss the sequel of #TheFemaleBrain, THE #UPGRADE: HOW THE FEMALE BRAIN GETS STRONGER AND BETTER IN MIDLIFE AND BEYOND.Dr. Brizendine was among the first to explain why women think, communicate, and feel differently than men. Now, inspired by her own experiences and those of the thousands of women at her clinic, she has a message that is nothing short of revolutionary.In this episode, we cover:The Purpose of #Hormones#Cognitive abilities in midlifeOn releasing your "Worry Maglock"Science on #Mantra PracticeMicrobiome nourishingTips for sleep and alcohol problemsThe positivity effect researchHelpful Links:Dr. Louann Brizendine - Author of THE UPGRADE, The Female Brain and The Male Brain Follow her on:Instagram: @louannbrizendineFacebook: @drlouannbrizendineTwitter: @louannbrizendineEpisode 38: Dr. Louann Brizendine on The Female Brain, Hormones and BehaviorFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108 Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we talk to an internationally recognized expert on ageism, Ashton Applewhite. She is the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. A co-founder of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, she speaks widely at venues that have included the TED mainstage and the United Nations, and is a leading spokesperson for the emerging movement to raise awareness of ageism and to dismantle it. Let's discover how later life can still be filled with power and #liberation. Tune in to this episode and join the book giveaway.In this episode, we cover:Ashton as an #ActivistHow does age impact each individual's self-perception?On growing #wiser not olderExpanding your circle of friends as you age#Beauty standards in #AgeismDifference between the words: Old and Young #Capitalism and #Agingchoosing your Purpose#Intergenerational conflictCutting Loose: Why #Women Who End Their #Marriages Do So WellOn accepting getting older Helpful Links:Ashton Applewhite, Author of “This Chair Rocks”, Anne LamottOldschool.infoCutting Loose: Why Women Who End Their Marriages Do So Well Jessica DeFino newsletter - Injury As A Beauty Ideal Stewart BrandFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108 Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are there any old #pains that is within you? Rather than avoiding them, explore them. In today’s solo episode, The Rose Woman Christine will discuss how to turn those #grievances into #gratitude. In this episode, we cover:The internal #grievance factoryAre you on a fear/complaint based #frequency or empowering change frequency?Thomas Huebl on "The Alliance of our younger parts"Purpose of healthy complaint Learn the #SurfMindset: The Elements & HacksMoving from complaint to visionVerbalizing your #appreciationsHelpful Links:Thomas Huebl - Spiritual teacher, author, and founder of The Academy of Inner ScienceFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and at Tiktok as @therosewoman108 Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are honored to have Sana Musasama, a global human rights activist, ceramicist, and mixed media artist. She will share with us excerpts from her life’s work and how that journey as an artist led her to Cambodia to work with women and young girls in #rehabilitation in Phnom Penh, following being forced into the sex industry there. Sana continues her humanitarian work in Cambodia and coordinates the Apron Project, a cooperative business based on sewing skills.In this episode, we cover:Getting to know SanaThoughts on the difference between teacher, artist, and non-artistWhat does getting insulated mean?Sana's journey to Phnom Penh, #CambodiaThe Apron project and her humanitarian workSana's inspiration for her #ceramic workSana recalls her encounters with young girls who had experience female circumcisionThoughts on foot bindingHer advocaciesHelpful Links:Sana Musasama - Check out her Facebook @sana.musasama and Instagram @sanamusasamaNSECA - National Council on Education for the Ceramic ArtsFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman and at Tiktok as @therosewoman108Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.