Hello my loves & welcome back! Today’s post is part one of the Embody your Cycle Series.  This series is for anyone with a menstrual cycle looking to become more in tune with the natural rhythm of their body.  Syncing my nutrition and movement with my cycle has been something I have been working with for about nine months now and let me tell you, it has completely changed the game for my period and digestive health.  This time last year, I was struggling with a face full of hormonal acne, severe bloating, and painful periods.  While I still experience some degree of hormonal acne, the bloating and painful periods have diminished.  

‘A ritual is the enactment of a myth. And, by participating in the ritual, you are participating in the myth. And since myth is a projection of the depth wisdom of the psyche, by participating in a ritual, participating in the myth, you are being, as it were, put in accord with that wisdom, which is the wisdom that is inherent within you anyhow. Your consciousness is being re-minded of the wisdom of your own life’ || Joseph Campbell

Hey loves!  I thought we would go a little bit lighter this week with some of my favorite inexpensive self-care hacks.  We are heading into a busy time of year and for some of us this can feel overwhelming and stressful.  Maintaining your favorite forms of self-care is essential to thriving in this wild ass world.  It is not selfish.  You are not extra.  For my women out there: we are trying to navigate a high-stress lifestyle that we are not genetically designed for.  Let’s dive in.  

Hey Embodiment fam! Welcome back. This post is a topic that I have been very quiet about for the last several years for the sake of both myself and the other person’s privacy. This post will not be about the toxicity that took place through the five year relationship so if you were looking for some tea, you can click the little x at the top. Thank you for stopping by. This post is about how I gained control over my life after years of feeling stuck. This post is about the healthy practices that I implemented after the relationship ended so that I could learn to love myself. So if you are interested, keep reading..

Hi friends! Welcome back. A topic that has been heavy on my heart these past few years is developing new friendships in adulthood. Currently, I work with elementary-aged children and it amazes me how easy it is for them to create new friendships. I witness six-year-olds walk right up to one another and say, ‘Hey! Want to play with me?’ So why is it so difficult for us adults to do the same? Why do we sometimes find ourselves staying in toxic friendships or straight up in solitude?

To all my ladies in the place–

I am honestly not sure if any men actually read this blog, however if you are one of the few you can take this week to sit this one out. Rather, send it to a woman who you love because this is one all of us ladies could use.

Before we dive in, I just want to let you know… this is not a story about addiction. This is not a memoir about how I hit rock bottom. Full disclosure: I am not sober. I will still enjoy a glass of wine at dinner, a joint on the couch, or a microdose of medicinal mushrooms on a hike. However, I will go weeks and months without touching any type of substance and for that I feel truly proud of.

Five simple changes that helped ease my nervous system

Hey everyone! It’s me, Bree. Welcome back to your bi-weekly dose of me. This week I am sharing with you a few small changes that I made over the last several years that significantly improved the health and well-being of my nervous system. These changes can be easily implemented into your daily routine and are completely cost free.

‘I reach into my own heart and there she is, little me, oh she is finally safe, oh, she can finally breathe.’

|| Tania Hart