here you’ll find a cumulation of resources, stories, and inspiration on all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, cycle care, vaginal steam therapy, womanhood, and more.
welcome to my journal
hemorrhaging away our resources
Postpartum support often doesn’t get a second thought beyond, “Ohhh, we can’t afford that,” until a momma is barely treading water in the loneliness that an undersupported post-birth experience can be. Rallying resources for things that sustain us is easier to do when we stop hemorrhaging funds into things that deplete us.
that one time at jury duty
When I professed to the courtroom that if I were to fix this broken and corrupted system, I’d do it by supporting the mothers. And here’s why.
women need connection; men need reward
Male nervous systems regulate to dopamine (motivation, action, reward messenger in the body), while female nervous systems ground with oxytocin (the hormone of love and bonding). Defining the differences gives us beautiful insight into how to honor each other well + explains why cyclical women struggle in a linear world.
“minor” surgeries
Surgeries such as laparoscopies, though considered “minor”, come with inherent risks women are often not fully aware of. When incisions are made into the single unitary system of fascia, everything is affected. Addressing cycle imbalances prevents unnecessary surgical procedures + supports whole body integrity.
raising anatomically fluent children
The prerequisite to raising children who feel comfortable in their skin is to be comfortable in yours. When we give our children the language and sense of wonder surrounding their physiology, we empower them to advocate for themselves well and to have reverence for the people around them.
fertility awareness is true feminine empowerment
Unintentional pregnancy and abortion indicates that we’ve failed to give women the tools they need in order to make conscious decisions regarding their fertility. Healthy cycles and fertility awareness are the foundations that truly empower women, here’s why.
aging is not equivalent to initiation
Moving through the motions of menstruation, motherhood, and menopause does not automatically bring us the wisdom we’re meant to embody. Growing older is not the same as growing wiser. Initiations require our active participation in expansion and transformation.
the remedy for overwhelm is support
Overwhelm is a symptom of being under-supported — when we can recognize this truth, everything shifts. Allowing our self to be supported and being the support of the people around us is the reciprocity of life that sustains life.
water soluble plant constituents
Some explanation for how and why vaginal steaming with medicinal herbs supports balance within our reproductive organs + encourages parasympathetic downregulation of our nervous system.
when the bleed phase goes missing
When we bleed, we rest. This is woven into the fabric of our feminine design. Our physiologic time to pause caring for others, and to bring awareness to ourselves — which then ensures that we can continue to care for others. When we forget the importance of this phase, every other piece of our health (physically and emotionally) is altered and affected.
the money grab that is “self care”
True self-care connects us to the things of life that are greater than our individual selves, while simultaneously restoring power within our individual self. How many of the “self-care” practices that women are encouraged to do and invest in actually leave them feeling nourished and recharged?
the roots of modern gynecology
A look at the ugly and inexcusable beginnings of modern gynecology + how the monopoly of medical licensure outlawed ancient women’s wisdom.
If medical care is truly superior to all else, wouldn’t it be sought out over ancient practices versus needing to force its way to the forefront of healthcare? And why then are so many women still seeking answers after going round and round in that system?
a fierce need for authentic connection
Just an observation of the current state of people desiring genuine togetherness, recognition, and truth over old-paradigm, inauthentic, bullshit patterns — and a glimpse into how this tied into a beautiful conversation I had with a momma through her miscarriage experience.
dragonfly assisted stillpoint induction
Craniosacral stillpoint induction is a means of intentional relaxation that intends to assist the body to reset, reorganize, and recalibrate. Here’s a pretty neat story of my experience with dragonflies assisting my own stillpoint.
the moon + the menstrual cycle
Just as the moon governs the tides and the waters, she is also our timekeeper. Her cycle is mirrored in our cycle. Embracing our rhythms helps us meet less resistance in all areas of life, and gives us the blueprint for how to effectively utilize our energy.
polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, the new name for PCOS
A renaming of PCOS to a more accurate, comprehensive diagnoses that highlights the root of the cause + (hopefully) will guide women closer to specialized care and healing.
blood deficiency is a bitch (and… a blessing)
Did you know that your cycle can give you tangible signs of anemia before bloodwork levels would reflect it? Here I reflect on the wisdom I’ve gained from my own lived experience with this + share thoughts on the bigger picture of undernourishment.