Healing Her Story with Riva Jean-Paul

In this week’s episode, we attune to the Waxing Moon — the phase associated with the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, the season of spring, and the wood element. With the start of the holiday season adding pressure, urgency, and overwhelm, this is the perfect moment to explore the art of pacing . As a recovering workaholic and chronic do-er, Riva shares how the speed of modern life impacts...

In today’s episode, we close out our menstrual cycle mini-series with Inner Winter — the menstruation phase. 🩸🩸 Most people talk about menstruation as the beginning of the cycle, but today, Riva shares why she experiences it as an ending as well — a time of release, reflection, and deep intuitive clarity. We explore: 🩸 The science of menstruation (what’s happening with your hormones and brain d...

If you’ve ever thought: “Why am I still anxious / overwhelmed/exhausted even though I’m doing all the right things?” This episode is going to feel like exhaling. Today, we explore why so many women try to “get rid of” anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, or burnout — and why those symptoms keep returning… even after therapy, mindset work, journaling, or medication. We’ll explore: ❤️‍🩹 Th...

This week we honour the depth of the 🌓 waning moon and its mirror in our bodies — the premenstrual phase , also known as “inner autumn”. As the light of the moon decreases and energy begins to recede, our bodies move into a phase of release, introspection, and recalibration. During Scorpio season — as we focus on the powerful and transforming reproductive energy — I guide you through the science,...

If you’ve ever felt confused by your energy, emotions, or productivity throughout the month, this episode is for you. This week, we’re syncing with the energy of the Full Moon and exploring one of the most powerful — and misunderstood — phases of the menstrual cycle: ovulation , also known as your Inner Summer. You’ve probably heard that this is the time when women “feel their best” — more social,...

This weekend, we’re attuning to the energy of Samhain , the sacred midpoint between fall and winter when the veil between worlds is thin. If you’ve been feeling extra sensitive, emotional, or introspective lately, you’re not alone. This time of year naturally draws us inward — inviting us to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with our roots. In this special bonus episode, I share how the energy of...

This week on Healing Her Story , we’re attuning to the waxing moon and the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle — the season of renewal, growth, and creative possibility. If you’ve been feeling stuck, low on energy, or unsure how to move forward after a time of rest or release, this episode will help you reconnect with your natural rhythm and start building momentum without burning out. We’ll e...

If you’ve ever wondered why your body feels off around your cycle, or why getting pregnant — or simply feeling balanced — can feel so complicated, this episode will bring a wave of clarity and empowerment. This week, I’m joined by Kirsten Karchmer , founder of Conceivable — an acupuncturist, reproductive medicine expert, and the visionary behind the Halo Smart Ring , a powerful tool designed to he...

This week, we’re attuning to the energy of the Dark Moon — that mysterious, tender space just before the New Moon begins. It’s the moment of total stillness. No light from the moon. No outward movement. Just quiet. And yet, this pause is sacred. It’s the fertile soil from which your next chapter will grow. If you’re someone who’s been doing the work — showing up for therapy, journaling, caring for...

In this bonus birthday episode, I’m sharing some heartfelt reflections as I turn 36 — a milestone that feels like both a homecoming and a rebirth. I take you back to my dark night of the soul — a time when I was struggling with addiction, burnout, and deep emotional pain — and walk you through the journey that brought me here: discovering breathwork, embracing trauma-informed healing, and reconnec...

As we move through the waning moon and into the last quarter , the invitation is simple but profound: let go. Not to give up—but to release pressure, over-efforting, and control , and to let the Universe (and your body) take the wheel for a little while. If you’ve been journaling, healing, showing up for therapy, raising your kids, or doing all the “right” things—but still feel tired, tense, or st...

Female friendships can be some of the deepest and most nourishing relationships in our lives—and also some of the most painful when they rupture. In this heartfelt continuation of our conversation, Amora and I go deeper into the process of repair —what it looks like to heal after hurt, to hold healthy boundaries, and to stay rooted in self-trust when connection feels fragile. We talk about the uns...

Do you ever feel extra emotional, restless, or sensitive around the Full Moon—and wonder if something’s wrong with you? In this week’s episode, we’re syncing with the energy of the Full Moon (and this time, the episode lands on the exact day of the moon’s peak!). I’ll share why the Full Moon can feel so intense, what science has to say about it, and why those “crazy” feelings you experience are ac...

Female friendships can be some of the deepest and most life-giving relationships we have—and also some of the hardest to navigate when trust is broken. In this heartfelt, free-flowing conversation with my dear sister and friend Amora, we explore the quiet, subtle dynamics of female friendships: the beauty, the challenges, and the painful ruptures that can leave lasting wounds. Amora and I share op...

The First Quarter Moon is here—a brief but powerful moment when the moon is perfectly split, half in shadow and half illuminated. This phase is an invitation to choose and then to act. So many women on their healing journeys get stuck at this very point. Instead of taking the step they already know they need to take, they overthink, search for the perfect solution, or wait for clarity to arrive. B...

What if your skin could become a mirror for your inner rhythms? In this powerful conversation, Riva sits down with Jamie to explore how our skin changes throughout the menstrual cycle—and how caring for it can become a practice of self-care and self-connection. From breakouts to sensitivity, Jamie shares what’s really happening beneath the surface, how to support your skin through each phase, and...

This week’s episode arrives at a powerful threshold: a New Moon Solar Eclipse aligned with the Fall Equinox , marking the end of Virgo season and our transition into Libra. The air is shifting, the days are shorter (here in the Northern Hemisphere), and there’s a call to slow down, reflect, and recalibrate. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, burned out, or like your schedule is running you ins...

What if your first period had been met with celebration, education, and emotional support instead of confusion or shame? In this powerful conversation, Riva sits down with menstrual cycle coach, social worker, and educator Hannah Brown to explore the deeply transformative work of reclaiming menarche —the first menstrual period—as a sacred rite of passage. Together, they explore how storytelling, e...

This week we’re attuning to the waning moon. The waning phase invites us to slow down, catch our breath, and prepare for the cycle ahead. It’s a time for gratitude, rest, refinement, and discernment—a season of letting go so we can create space for what’s next. In this episode, I share how the waning moon mirrors the second half of the menstrual cycle and why this phase is just as important as the...

This week, we’re still swimming in the energy of a potent full moon eclipse. 🌑✨ While eclipses often bring sudden shifts and course corrections, this episode explores a lesser-talked-about aspect of the healing journey: celebration . So often we approach the full moon through the lens of “letting go.” While release is important, constantly focusing on what’s wrong can actually dysregulate the ne...

In this powerful conversation, Atira Tan shares her deeply personal and transformational journey—from early psychedelic experiences where she first connected with the divine within, to her decades of work creating trauma-informed spaces for healing and empowerment. We explore the many layers of trauma and why embodiment and aligned action are at the heart of true transformation. Atira opens up abo...

This week on Healing Her Story , we’re attuning to the energy of the late waxing moon —a phase of slow, steady growth as the moon moves toward fullness. But this isn’t just any full moon… it’s a total eclipse . Eclipse season brings powerful opportunities for course correction —moments when life steps in to realign us with our deepest truth. If you’ve been feeling sudden endings, big changes, or e...

If you’ve ever felt like your health journey was reduced to checklists, protocols, or lab results—this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. This week, I’m joined by Nicole Lange , an acupuncturist, holistic educator, and pioneer in women’s reproductive healthcare. With two decades of experience and nearly a thousand embryo transfers supported, Nicole combines Traditional Chinese Medicine (TC...

If you’ve been feeling tired, burned out, or overwhelmed by the constant pressure to do more and be more , this episode is for you. This week, we’re attuning to the energy of the Crescent Moon—her slow, steady building of light reminds us that healing and transformation don’t happen overnight. It takes time, care, and a willingness to move at the pace of trust rather than urgency. We explore how t...

This week, we’re closing out our summer creativity series with a conversation that will leave you inspired to pick up the pen, paintbrush, or microphone—or whatever creative outlet has been calling to you. I’m joined by Deborah Weed , storyteller, producer, and creator of musicals and movements that ignite self-worth. After a life-altering misdiagnosis left her bedridden for years, Deborah found a...