I have severe fibroids that the Drs say require removing by hysterectomy, I’ve suffered heavy periods for so long, I’m fed up, but having my womb removed feels drastic? Any tips? thanks, Susan Hi Susan, firstly I wonder how old you are? Often fibroids can shrink themselves after menopause, since you mention still bleeding I’ll presume you’re not quite at …
Hello Cervix…..have we connected lately?
Last week I was introduced to two amazing women bringing awareness to our Cervix! So let me introduce YOU to Denell at Cervical Wellness and Olivia who is part of a team at Self Cervix. Why did I find these women… well as with all womb things- if you have any issues, your GP will invariably ask you when your …
Recipe- Healthy Cacao Bites
Cycle day 6, inner spring. My inner girl wants chocolate biscuits! My hearth goddess (see pic above) watches over me and guides me to make tasty nutritious foods…. And for those of us in perimenopause it’s really important we look after our health which means having a good diet!! So here’s my raw ultra nutritious cacoa bites… I blended some …
Moon Pause Musings- vlog
Grab a cuppa and lets chat about Menopause… #therealtruthaboutmenopause Breaking taboos, breaking the silence against ‘menopause’ women are speaking out more and more on their journey to elder. We are going through a process of self initiation, our bodies are initiating us , but while in this cocoon of change, we are changing woman, don’t expect too much from us! …
Allies to Support You
Firstly remember…As the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care puts it, “Menopause is not an illness. It is normal for hormone levels to fall in middle age. These hormones do not need to be replaced.” Up your self care!! Look at the stressors in your life, what can you cut back on? Spend more time with yourself- journaling, …
Advice I wish I’d had….
Advice I wish I’d had…. I often ask women, what advice would you give your younger self? (it helps us to remember to go easy on our daughters!) I’ve been pondering this again recently …as I head towards menopause I’m craving the wisdom of elder women to support and gently guide me through this journey. It’s easy in hindsight to …
Red Girl (Mid Girl and Menarche) Passages- Online Teachings
Red Girl (Mid Girl & Menarche) Passages -£66 buy here How many girls are taught that their menstruation is her power? How would your relationship to your cycle have been different if you had been celebrated at menarche? What if society was set up to support women living by their cycle instead of encouraging us to ignore …
Online Offerings
I’m thrilled to be offering some online offerings and other tools so you can participate in the wisdom shared in my Red Tent journey circles, drum groups etc. I have been holding and facilitating workshops and classes, including rites of passage ceremonies for over 30 years- for more information about me see my About Me page! My passion is Empowering …
Why “Catch Up Ceremonies” are Important…
Having taken many, many women through ‘catch up ceremonies’- whether they are birth, mid girl, menarche, leaving home, closing the bones, croning….whatever ceremony or ritual it might be, the response is always “THAT WAS POWERFUL!” ….and then there’s the positive after effects! For women who have taken part in a menarche ceremony and reconnected to their maiden self, its huge! …
Advice I wish I’d had…
I often ask women, what advice would you give your younger self? (it helps us to remember to go easy on our daughters!) I’ve been pondering this again recently …as I head towards menopause I’m craving the wisdom of elder women to support and gently guide me through this journey. It’s easy in hindsight to look back and think “oh, …
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