Weaving the Wild

Cancer season invites us to slow down, soften, and remember that feeling is its own form of wisdom. In this Zodiac Season Embodiment episode, we journey through the medicine of Cancer as an archetype—not as a personality type, but as a living intelligence available to all of us as the Sun moves through this sign. Together we explore emotional wisdom, the womb-body, the sacred element of Water, anc...

"The fertile intelligence of all life begins in the dark. And our feminine bodies know this more than anything." In this episode, we explore the living terrain of the Dark — not as something to fear, fix, or illuminate, but as a place of deep feminine wisdom. Together we journey through the parallels between Winter, menstruation, the dark moon, and the unseen processes of becoming. We ex...

There is a rhythm your body has always known — the rhythm of light and darkness. In Part Two of my conversation with naturopath Karinda Wholistix, we move into the practical application of circadian biology — exploring simple ways to work with our ancient relationship with sunlight, darkness, and the natural rhythms that shape our health. From light breaks and evening rituals to the nuanced conver...

Gemini season arrives like a fresh wind. After the grounding, stabilising energy of Taurus season, something begins to move. Curiosity awakens. Questions arise. We become more aware of the world around us and our place within it. In this episode, we explore Gemini not as a personality type, but as a teacher within the zodiac journey. A living archetype that invites us into greater curiosity, learn...

There is a conversation your body is in every single day — with light. Long before we tracked hormones, optimised sleep, or tried to “hack” our health, the human body evolved in deep relationship with the rhythms of sunrise, daylight, dusk, and darkness. And whether we realise it or not, our biology is still responding to those ancient cues. In this episode, I’m joined once again by Karinda Wholis...

Taurus season arrives as the exhale after the fire of Aries. Where Aries initiates, Taurus roots. Where Aries sparks, Taurus sustains. In this episode, we descend into the fertile, sensual, embodied world of Taurus — fixed earth, ruled by Venus, and deeply connected to the body, the senses, value, self-worth, and our relationship to abundance. Together, we explore the archetype of the Bull as an a...

Aries season marks the beginning of a new astrological year — a return of instinct, clarity and forward movement. In this episode, I explore the foundations of Aries through its element, modality, ruler and house, and why this season often brings the urge to begin again. We talk about momentum, boundaries, life-force energy, and the essential lesson Aries comes to teach us before anything else can...

Progesterone is often described as the “pregnancy hormone,” but its role in the body goes far beyond our concept of 'preparing the uterus for pregnancy'. Progesterone's influence informs many different systems within our bodies. In this episode, we explore progesterone from a wider perspective — looking at how this hormone relates to the brain, supports the nervous system, helps balanc...

Pisces season brings us to the final waters of the zodiac. This is a time when the edges between worlds soften — when intuition heightens, dreams become louder, and many of us feel a little more sensitive to life itself. In this episode, rather than focusing on a traditional astrological forecast or the many planetary transits moving through the sky, we explore Pisces as an archetypal teacher . Wh...

We are bodies of Water, living on a body of Water. This episode is an invitation to feel the sacred intelligence of Water that moves through our blood, spirit, earth and cosmos — and to remember that this Intelligence flows within you. May this conversation awaken reverence, responsibility, and deep belonging with the living waters that sustain all life. Isabel Friend is an international ambassado...

What if grounding isn’t a wellness trend or health hack — but a physiological relationship your body has always known how to participate in? In this episode, we explore grounding not as a stress-relief practice, but as a living, electrical dialogue between your body and the Earth. We unpack what’s actually happening inside your physiology when your bare skin touches the ground — and why your blood...

What if your dreams were not something happening to you — but something dreaming through you? What if the womb, the dream realm and the Earth were one interconnected continuous oracle… and you are part of it? This conversation is an invitation into that re-membering. I’m joined by Stella Porta — dream educator, visual alchemist, and creator of Honeywomb. Stella’s work serves as the living archive...

The new year carries a particular kind of energy — not a demand to reinvent ourselves, but an invitation to re-orient. In this episode, I’m reflecting on this seasonal threshold and what it means to align our ‘new year intentions’ with nature’s rhythms. I’m also sharing how my approach to health has shifted over the past year — away from quick fixes and optimisation, and toward relationship with t...

Have you felt that quiet pull to root deeper — into the land beneath you and the wisdom within you? Today I’m joined by the beautiful Emma Robles, whose work weaves earth wisdom and womb connection into the most nourishing tapestry.  Emma is a clinical nutritionist and herbalist with her masters of science degree in using food as medicine. She is a poet and a passionate devotee of cyclical living....

In this episode, I share five simple yet powerful ways to root into a new home — practices for deepening your relationship with the house itself, the land beneath it, and the more-than-human beings who share it with you. Whether you’ve just moved or have lived in the same place for years, these rituals will help you connect more intimately with the spirit of your home and the land you dwell upon —...

Imbolc arrives not as a single moment, but as a gentle threshold — the slow stirring of spring within and without. In this episode, I invite you into a sensory reflection on the early signs of awakening that mark this cross-quarter festival: birdsong returning, buds swelling on the trees, the quiet shift in your own inner landscape. We explore Imbolc as a season of transition — a time to notice wh...

In today’s episode, I share a personal life update — something that’s shifted the ground beneath my feet and invited me into a deeper season of slowness, presence, and sacred adjustment. Alongside the update, I share what’s been holding me through the unknown — the simple daily rituals and perspectives I’m leaning into as we navigate this new chapter. Inside, I speak to: A tender diagnosis in our...

I've been digesting a season of death, endings, and composting — both in the natural world and within my own life. In this episode, I share what’s been unraveling for me lately, and how I’m learning to trust the quiet wisdom of the void. This is a prayer for the fertile dark, and for all that is yet to bloom. Comment or share with me what resonates deeply with you! CONNECT WITH RACHEL: Follow...

Did you know your brain changes when you bleed—opening a doorway to deeper intuition, clarity, and instinctual wisdom? Our ancestors knew this, honouring the altered state of menstruation as sacred. Now, science is finally catching up, revealing how the menstrual phase transforms brain function and heightens our connection to unseen realms. Yet, in a world that dismisses the intelligence of the fe...

The luteal phase—our inner autumn—is often described as the time when emotions rise, demanding to be felt. But what does it actually look like to move through this in real time? This week, I find myself deep in my inner autumn, navigating the raw edges of grief, discomfort, and challenge—right alongside an event I’ve been dreading for months. In this episode, I’m opening up about my personal exper...

Your blood is wild, sacred, and deeply connected to the rhythms of the Earth. In this episode, I’m sharing four transformative practices to help you re-wild your relationship with your blood and menstruation. These practices invite you to return to your body, honour your cycle, and reclaim the ancient wisdom of your blood. ✨ Download my free guide, The Ritual of Bleeding , to weave sacredness int...

In this episode, we dive into simple yet powerful practices and intentions to help you align with the sacred rhythms of the Earth, Moon, and Womb throughout 2025. Learn how to weave earth-based living, lunar wisdom, and womb-centered rituals into your daily life, empowering you to embrace your natural flow and reconnect to your deepest feminine power. Whether it's through honouring the moon's phas...

This episode is dedicated to the moments when your heart feels particularly soft, sensitive, or worried about the world. I share gentle, grounding practices and soulful insights to help you nurture yourself and hold space for the moment. Together, let’s explore ways to find inner peace, reconnect with hope, and honour the beauty of caring so deeply—even when the world feels heavy. Join me as we le...

In this episode of Weaving the Wild , I invite you into my garden as I harvest a selection of fresh herbs and share simple, practical ways you can use them in your everyday life. From adding vibrant flavors to your cooking, creating nourishing teas, to crafting natural insect repellents, these herbs offer so much versatility and magic. As we enter October, I also reflect on the shifting energy of...

In this episode, I’m sharing what’s alive in my life as we step into the abundant energy of Spring. Together, we’ll explore earth-based practices and rituals to help you align with this season of renewal and growth. Join me as I chat about tending to my garden, preparing for the spring equinox (including my favourite fire ritual!), and embracing slow nature walks that reconnect us with the land. I...