Womb Whispers

"It might just be less about anything you have to add and more about just surrendering to what is real around you." < Megan Leatherman > The systems we live in are broken – oppressive structures that are based on linear progress and exploitation of resources (including our own energy) in order to keep up with the self-proclaimed "norm" of continuous growth. Yet, when we look to our beautiful plane...

Let's face it: Not only do we currently live in a world that's on fire, with big cosmological shifts that reveal the oppressive systems we've been leaning on and internalising – many of us, especially the more sensitive and neuro-spicy folks, also experience an unprecedented level of burnout! The questions is: How can you care for yourself when even tending to your basic needs (like feeding yourse...

Many people have heard about PMS-symptoms – the Pre-Menstrual Syndrome can show up in a variety of physical and psycho-emotional ways, like migraines, bloating, water retention, congestion, and also fatigue, listlessness and mood swings. But there is something only few people are aware of, which is usually more pronounced on the psycho-emotional level and leads to an intense experience that could...

Many people have heard about PMS-symptoms – the Pre-Menstrual Syndrome can show up in a variety of physical and psycho-emotional ways, like migraines, bloating, water retention, congestion, and also fatigue, listlessness and mood swings. But there is something only few people are aware of, which is usually more pronounced on the psycho-emotional level and leads to an intense experience that could...

As you may have guessed, menstrual art – or period painting – means using your menstrual blood to make art, for example on paper, or by adorning yourself with it. Even though the idea makes my stomach queasy, I like to challenge myself to have these important conversations. And while there's both intrigue and disgust inside of me, I'm also wondering if menstrual art could become a portal into a de...

My guest Hayley Anderson and I are here to shed light on the hardships and challenges parents, and especially mothers, face and how harmful it can be to normalize them or uphold the patriarchal myth of the "perfect mother". After our "Fireside Chat about the Challenges of Mothering and Motherhood" (episode 44), we continued chatting, and the more we talked, the deeper we went and unearthed some ju...

Does this sound familiar? It's hard for you to say No, especially to people you like or want to be liked by. You hardly know what YOU really want (or don't dare wanting it). You get by with the bare minimum and maybe secretly pride yourself in not needing much or not taking up more space. You discount your contribution and the value you bring to the table. You believe there is something wrong with...

The only permanence in life is change – but some changes are more difficult to navigate than others. As a confidante through challenging life transitions – the moments of crisis – I’m really excited to have friend and fellow Soul-based Coach Corinne Konrad Calder with me for an open conversation about how to hold yourself when your world is falling apart. Despite having a rather frightening flavou...

To celebrate my 50th (!!!) episode, I share my personal story and how I got into the work I'm doing now, as a Menstrual & Menopausal Health Specialist and confidante through challenging life transitions. It's the story about how one book changed the course of my life forever, allowing me to make peace with my eating disorders, release body shame and recognise the sacredness of my (menstrual) cycle...

There's research that shows that it's predominantly female bodies that are affected by lymphatic stagnation – leading to inflammation, auto-immune disease, chronic pain, menstrual pain and different conditions of estrogen-dominance, like cysts, fibroids, PMS (PreMenstrual Syndrome), PMDD (PreMenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), endometriosis and symptoms associated with perimenopause. What role does an...

This is an introduction to the most overlooked and underrated health-care system of the body: Your lymphatic system! It is, in fact, nothing less than your body's waste removal system and essential part of your immune system (together with your nervous and digestive system), so tending to your lymph flow will help redcuce toxins and inflammation, and give your immune function a big boost. Whether...

Apart from the 5 simple lifestyle tweaks I showed you in the last episode, there are 4 deeper practices that will support your female health / womb health in general, and help ease menstrual or perimenopausal discomfort in particular. Today I talk about why and how to lead a more anti-inflammatory lifestyle on a physical, emotional, mental and energetic level, so you experience less inner stress a...

Through my training in women's/female (pelvic) health I recognised that there are five fundamental things that we do every day, that, when paid attention to, will make a big difference in your overal health, and your female (pelvic) health in particular. They not only help soothe your nervous system, reduce anxiety and improve concentration, they also enhance lymphatic and blood flow, keep your mu...

Talking with friends, I often hear that they experience motherhood or parenthood as a lot harder than they would have imagined. And I believe it's in part due to the distorted societal views on what it means to be a mother/parent in this world and the unrealistic expectations placed on them. My guest Hayley Anderson and I are here to shed light on the hardships and challenges parents, and especial...

Every woman and/or menstruating person is moving through a powerful process of death and rebirth every month. Today I explain how to read your cycle like a compass, so it serves you as ally and guide through life. Knowing how your cycle works you on all levels (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual) will help you gain a sense of groundedness and predictability, so you no longer feel thrown around...

Winter is a time to pause and reflect and allow the natural composting to happen – in Nature and in your subconscious. But why can it sometimes feel so uncomfortable to rest? Rest is a Revolution, especially in this day and age, where we easily skip this important and inherent part of a regenerative cycle. Follow me as I unravel the societal and personal layers and narratives that may prevent you...

Have you ever set New Year’s resolutions only to find that by the end of January you have already forgotten about them? Or that there is this nagging feeling every time you “force” yourself to follow up on them? How is it, that while we may feel so exuberant and ready to start afresh at New Year’s, it often feels like hard work to keep that momentum going? Today I dive into: - Why winter isn't the...

Stories are how we humans evolve and pass on our experience and wisdom. And stories that encompass the complex reality of being a human on Earth help us feel less alone and more capable of navigating moments of personal crisis. This Advent season, let yourself be enchanted and inspired by the story of Inanna's Descent into the Underworld, which is a powerful reminder that the dark times are necess...

In today's noisy world we can basically buy anything any time or meet up with loved whenever we want, so why is Christmas season still such a special moment for gatherings? Why is there so much preparation going on weeks, even months before the actual Christmas Day? What is about Christmas season that makes it so special, that even though we might not be of Christian belief, we can still sense thi...

The festive season can cause a lot of inner stress and anxiety, especially when gatherings, expectations and family traditions are involved. Amy Connor and I share personal stories and explore how to navigate the holidays in a way that feels good for you and everyone involved. We dive into: - Reframing "setting boundaries" with "prioritising yourself" - How Amy's gut literally showed her where to...

Growing up in a Christian belief system (whether or not you're actually Christian or believe in the teachings of the bible), many of us have been indoctrinated with a high work ethic and the narrative that we need to work (hard), push and (over)give now, in order to earn some reward later on. It's closely connected to the Fairy-Tale Lie I talked about last week: If you work and sacrifice yourself...

Many fairy-tales and other stories that I've grown up with (and you might, too) are about beautiful young princesses that are stuck in a situation and need to be rescued by a handsome prince, who will sweep them up on his horse and they live happily ever after ... Apart from the gender and skin colour bias most of them show (and why are older women usually the evil witch or the mean stepmother?!?)...

Key takeaway for many people from my work (whether that's clients, family or friends): "What a relief to know that I don't have to be the same every day!" In a society that glorifies linear progress and treating human beings (and other beings, too) like machines or resources to be exploited, it's a courageous act to remember, that we're in fact cyclical beings, constantly influenced by a myriad of...

Warning: This episode is potentially activating to your nervous system, so please make sure that you are in a good space to absorb the information and have a soothing practice at hand that you can turn to, should your nervous system react! (Peri)menopause – even though often treated as a disease and the "end of your life" – is usually thought of as a "women's domain". But they're not the only ones...

Autumn is a really magical time – the leaves turn colourful, the air becomes cool and crisp and our intuition is heightened. It's a season that speaks of personal power and transformation and standing in our sacred Yes and No. But autumn doesn't only refer to the outer season, it's also closely connected to the pre-menstrual phase and the perimenopause transition. And these can be quite challengin...