Midwife Life: Educating Women on All Things Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum Care, and Careers in Healthcare with Diane Ortega

12: Embracing Winter’s Wisdom – A Guide to Rest, Renewal, and Intentional Living (Mini-Episode)


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In this reflective episode, we’re diving into the art of hibernation—not in the bear-in-a-cave sense, but as a season of intentional rest, renewal, and preparation. Inspired by nature’s rhythms, Diane explores how slowing down during winter can lead to meaningful growth and peace. If the hustle of the new year has you feeling drained already, this episode is your permission slip to pause, reflect, and embrace a gentler start to the year.


What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🍂 The Lessons of Winter

🗓️ How to Break Free from the January Hustle

💡 Simple Ways to Embrace Rest

📔 Winter Reflection Prompts


Key Takeaways:
  • Rest isn’t laziness—it’s necessary for renewal.
  • Small habits, like keeping a winter journal or simplifying your schedule, can bring more peace to your day-to-day life.
  • Embracing winter’s slower pace is an act of self-care and preparation for future growth.

  • Journal Prompts to Try:
    • What does rest look like for me?
    • What am I carrying into this year that I no longer need?
    • How can I nourish myself this winter?

    • Let’s Connect:
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        If this episode resonated with you, share your winter reflections with us! Tag @the.midwife.life.co on Instagram or leave us a comment on Facebook. Let’s embrace the wisdom of the season together.

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