Ann
Sacred Self-Care: Aligning with the Moon
Sacred Self-Care is a podcast designed to guide you through intentional self-care practices that follow the natural rhythms of the moon. Hosted by Ann Savala, a local massage therapist and self-care coach, each episode invites you to slow down, reflect, and nurture your well-being with gentle meditations, journal prompts, and lunar-based self-care rituals. Whether you're setting new intentions during the New Moon or reflecting on your journey under the Full Moon, this podcast offers a sacred space to reconnect with yourself, find balance, and embrace your personal growth.
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Living from Inner Authority | Waning Crescent Moon 10.07.2026 11:26
Confidence isn’t something we constantly have to chase. At some point, confidence becomes the quiet trust we build within ourselves when we stop abandoning our own needs, honor our boundaries, and begin living in alignment with what feels true for us. In this final episode of our Solar Plexus Chakra cycle, we explore what it means to live from inner authority, embody self-trust in everyday life, a...
Releasing Self-Doubt and Old Stories | Last Quarter Moon 09.07.2026 11:13
Growth isn’t always about building something new. Sometimes growth asks us to release the stories, beliefs, and identities we’ve been carrying that no longer reflect who we’ve become. In this Last Quarter Moon episode, we continue the reflective phase of our Solar Plexus Chakra cycle by exploring self-doubt, the internal narratives that shape how we see ourselves, and what becomes possible when we...
Recognizing the Confidence You Already Have | Waning Gibbous Moon 04.07.2026 10:56
Confidence isn’t always something we need to build. Sometimes confidence becomes visible when we pause long enough to recognize how much growth has already happened. In this Waning Gibbous Moon episode, we begin shifting into the reflective half of our Solar Plexus Chakra cycle by exploring gratitude, personal growth, and the quiet confidence that often develops while we’re busy focusing on what s...
Expressing Your Authentic Self | Full Moon in Capricorn 30.06.2026 11:14
Confidence isn’t always about becoming louder or more fearless. Sometimes confidence looks like releasing the pressure to constantly shape yourself around other people’s expectations and allowing yourself to simply be who you are. In this Full Moon episode, we reach the midpoint of our Solar Plexus Chakra cycle by exploring authentic self-expression, personal identity, and what it means to stop sh...
Strengthening Your Confidence Muscle | Waxing Gibbous Moon 26.06.2026 10:39
Confidence isn’t something we suddenly wake up with. More often, confidence is built slowly through repeated moments where we do something uncomfortable and discover that we’re more capable than we thought. In this Waxing Gibbous Moon episode, we continue our Solar Plexus Chakra cycle by exploring how confidence grows through practice, repetition, and the willingness to begin before feeling comple...
Choosing Alignment Over Approval | First Quarter Moon 26.06.2026 11:35
Trusting yourself is one thing. Choosing yourself when other people expect something different can feel much harder. In this First Quarter Moon episode, we continue our Solar Plexus Chakra cycle by exploring what it means to make aligned decisions, honor your own values, and navigate the discomfort that sometimes comes with disappointing expectations. Join me as we reflect on the pressure to seek...
Learning to Trust Yourself | Waxing Crescent Moon 20.06.2026 10:22
Confidence doesn’t begin when we suddenly feel fearless. More often, confidence grows quietly through small moments where we learn to trust ourselves a little more each day. In this Waxing Crescent episode, we continue our Solar Plexus Chakra cycle by exploring self-trust, the small decisions that build confidence, and what it looks like to take action before having all the answers. Join me as we...
Listening to Your Inner Voice | New Moon 19.06.2026 9:48
We’re beginning a brand new cycle centered around the Solar Plexus Chakra; the energy center connected to confidence, identity, personal power, and learning to trust ourselves more deeply. But before confidence comes action, before action comes trust, we first have to learn how to hear ourselves clearly. In this New Moon episode, we explore what it means to reconnect with your inner voice, notice...
Resting in Presence | Waning Crescent Moon Self-Care 13.06.2026 9:59
At the end of every cycle comes an invitation to pause. In this Waning Crescent Moon episode of Sacred Self-Care , we slow down, reflect on the journey we've taken through Presence, Pleasure & Simple Joy, and create space for everything we've learned to settle. Together, we'll explore what rest really looks like, why integration is an important part of growth, and how presence can...
Releasing Pressure & Making Space | Last Quarter Moon Self-Care 10.06.2026 9:19
What if the next step isn't doing more? What if it's putting something down? In this Last Quarter Moon episode of Sacred Self-Care , we explore the power of release, simplification, and creating space for what matters most. Together, we'll reflect on the pressures, expectations, and responsibilities we may be carrying, and consider what it might feel like to loosen our grip on what no...
Honoring What You’ve Created | Waning Gibbous Moon Self-Care (Part 2) 05.06.2026 9:49
This week, we continue our Waning Gibbous reflection with a gentle invitation to acknowledge something we often overlook. The role we’ve played in creating what supports us. Sometimes the things helping us feel more grounded, present, or supported didn’t just happen; they grew through small choices, routines, boundaries, and moments of care. In this episode, we reflect on quiet growth, honoring wh...
Letting Joy Be Seen | Full Moon in Sagittarius Self-Care 30.05.2026 9:48
What if joy doesn’t have to be earned? In this Full Moon in Sagittarius episode of Sacred Self-Care , we explore what happens when we allow ourselves to fully experience joy, connection, and simple moments of pleasure. Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to feel fully yourself, how presence creates space for joy, and why celebration doesn’t have to be big to be meaningful. This episode is a g...
Choosing Presence (Even When It’s Hard) | First Quarter Moon Self-Care 26.05.2026 8:17
Sometimes the hardest part of presence isn’t finding the moment, it’s staying in it. In this First Quarter Moon episode, we explore what it looks like to choose presence even when life feels busy, full, or demanding. Together, we’ll reflect on the tension between responsibility and enjoyment, practice staying in the moment a little longer, and gently explore what gets in the way of fully experienc...
Noticing What Feels Good | Waxing Crescent Moon Self-Care 18.05.2026 8:42
What if feeling better is already part of your day? In this Waxing Crescent episode, we gently build on the awareness created during the New Moon by beginning to notice the moments that feel supportive, calming, or unexpectedly good. This episode explores how small pauses can shift the feeling of an entire day, and how slowing down enough to notice can create more ease than we realize. In this epi...
Presence, Pleasure & Simple Joy: Beginning Again with Presence | New Moon in Taurus 15.05.2026 10:09
Welcome to a brand-new cycle of Sacred Self-Care. This New Moon in Taurus invites us to slow down, soften, and reconnect with the small moments that already support us. In this episode, we begin exploring Presence, Pleasure & Simple Joy; not through big life changes, but through gentle awareness of what’s already here. Together, we’ll reflect on what presence feels like in the body, practice a...
Sacral Chakra: Rest, Integration & Gentle Reset (Waning Crescent) 13.05.2026 9:17
As the cycle comes to a close, this phase invites deep rest and integration. In this episode, we reflect on what we’ve experienced, what we’re carrying forward, and what we’re ready to release. You’ll be guided through a calming meditation and a gentle closing ritual to support rest and renewal. Edited by Andy Estrada. Sign up for our newsletter to receive journal prompts in your inbox every New M...
Sacral Chakra: Releasing Pressure & Letting Go of Control 08.05.2026 9:51
This phase invites us to let go of what we’ve been holding too tightly. In this episode, we explore how pressure, expectations, and over effort can show up in our daily lives, and how softening our grip can create more space and ease. Through reflection and simple practices, you’ll begin to release what no longer feels supportive. A reminder that you don’t have to carry everything. Edited by Andy...
Sacral Chakra: Emotional Awareness & Authentic Expression (Full Moon) 02.05.2026 9:08
The Full Moon illuminates what’s ready to be seen, and expressed. In this episode, we explore what it means to show up authentically in different areas of life, and how expression can shift without losing its truth. Through reflection and gentle awareness, you’ll notice where you feel open, and where you may be holding back. Edited by Andy Estrada. Sign up for our newsletter to receive journal pro...
Sacral Chakra: Supporting Your Energy & Staying in Flow (Waxing Gibbous) 27.04.2026 8:19
This phase invites us to refine, not by doing more, but by making small adjustments that support our natural rhythm. In this episode, we explore how preparation, environment, and awareness can help create a more supported and easeful flow through your day. You’ll reflect on when you feel most aligned, and how to gently support that energy. A grounded approach to working with your rhythm instead of...
Sacral Chakra: Working Through Resistance Without Forcing (First Quarter Moon) 24.04.2026 8:55
As momentum builds, so does resistance. In this episode, we explore how resistance shows up in the body, and how softening, rather than pushing through, can create more ease. You’ll be guided to notice where tension arises and how a gentler approach can support both your energy and your relationships. A reminder that not everything needs to be forced. Edited by Andy Estrada. Sign up for our newsle...
Sacral Chakra: Reconnecting with Joy, Pleasure & Energy (Waxing Crescent) 20.04.2026 8:18
As energy begins to build, this phase invites us to get curious about what feels good. In this episode, we explore how small moments of enjoyment, often overlooked, can reconnect us to our energy, creativity, and sense of self. Through reflection and gentle awareness, you’ll begin noticing what naturally draws your attention and brings a sense of ease into your day. This is a soft invitation to fo...
Sacral Chakra: Finding Flow & Ease in Your Daily Life (New Moon Reset) 17.04.2026 9:36
This episode begins a new cycle focused on the Sacral Chakra; exploring emotion, creativity, pleasure, and flow through gentle awareness and self-care. The New Moon invites us to pause and notice where life feels natural, and where it may feel forced. In this episode, we explore how flow isn’t something we create. It’s something we allow. You’ll be guided through a short reflection, a calming medi...
Rhythms, Cycles & Energy Awareness: Rest & Integration 13.04.2026 7:08
The Waning Crescent Moon marks the final stage of the lunar cycle. This is a time for deep rest and integration. In this closing episode, we reflect on the rhythms we’ve discovered and allow those insights to settle before beginning a new cycle. Through meditation, reflection, and gentle self-care, this episode invites you to honor rest as an essential part of growth. In this episode you'll ex...
Rhythms, Cycles & Energy Awareness: Releasing Pressure 13.04.2026 7:34
The Last Quarter Moon invites us to release expectations that no longer support our well-being. Many of us carry pressure to do everything, achieve more, or maintain constant productivity. This episode explores how letting go of those expectations can help create a more supportive rhythm for our lives. In this episode you'll explore: • The impact of productivity pressure on the nervous system...
Rhythms, Cycles & Energy Awareness: Releasing Pressure 13.04.2026 7:34
The Last Quarter Moon invites us to release expectations that no longer support our well-being. Many of us carry pressure to do everything, achieve more, or maintain constant productivity. This episode explores how letting go of those expectations can help create a more supportive rhythm for our lives. In this episode you'll explore: • The impact of productivity pressure on the nervous system...
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