In this bonus birthday episode, I’m sharing some heartfelt reflections as I turn 36 — a milestone that feels like both a homecoming and a rebirth.

I take you back to my dark night of the soul — a time when I was struggling with addiction, burnout, and deep emotional pain — and walk you through the journey that brought me here: discovering breathwork, embracing trauma-informed healing, and reconnecting with my creativity as sacred medicine.

This past year has been a renaissance of my inner artist — a time of releasing old grief, awakening new inspiration, and allowing the art of living itself to become an act of healing.

And today, I’m celebrating with something special: the release of “Reclamation Reborn,” a new, refined version of the intro song I shared exactly one year ago. This reimagined track represents my evolution — both as an artist and as a woman reclaiming her voice, her softness, and her feminine power.

✨ Listen to Reclamation Reborn on Spotify:
➡️ https://open.spotify.com/track/0zB5nAngI7eo8DDmAL1PAm?si=f05c20756dbc4db6

As you listen, I invite you to slow down.
Find a quiet place, maybe lay down, place your hands on your womb, and let the sound and intention of this song move through you. Let it touch the parts of you that are ready to be seen, felt, and reclaimed.

May this song ripple through the collective — amplifying the feminine frequency, bringing more balance and beauty to our world, and reminding you of your own innate power to heal and create.

🌹🤲🏼

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Our intro and outro song, Reclamation (Reborn), is an anthem of remembering.

This song was created as a companion for the healing journey, especially for women reclaiming their voices, their rhythms, and their belonging in a world shaped by patriarchy.

You’re invited to listen, feel, and let the music meet you wherever you are.

Looking for support? Here's how to go deeper:

• Book a Somatic Assessment: Your 75-min 1:1 virtual session to explore what your body is holding and shape a personalized care plan. Book Here
• Free Trauma Recovery Mini-Course: A self-guided intro to trauma recovery and nervous system care. Download Here
• 1:1 and Group Support: Virtual and in-person offerings. Learn More
• Meditations on Insight Timer: Guided practices for nervous system regulation. Listen Here
• Watch Reclamation: A music video and expressive arts project. Watch Here

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As we move through the waning moon and into the last quarter, the invitation is simple but profound: let go.

Not to give up—but to release pressure, over-efforting, and control, and to let the Universe (and your body) take the wheel for a little while.

If you’ve been journaling, healing, showing up for therapy, raising your kids, or doing all the “right” things—but still feel tired, tense, or stuck—this episode is for you.

Because even in our healing, we can start to overwork ourselves.
We keep striving to “get there,” pushing through fatigue, ignoring the signs to rest.
And that’s how burnout happens.

In this week’s episode, we explore:
🥀 The energetic meaning of the waning and last quarter moon
🥀  How Libra season highlights imbalance and the need for harmony
🥀 How to shift from control to trust, allowing, and receiving
🥀 Practical ways to bring in self-compassion and closure before the next cycle begins

This is your reminder that doing “the work” also means learning to rest.
It’s safe to soften. It’s safe to pause. It’s safe to let go.

Free Somatic Meditations on Insight Timer to Support You This Week:

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Somatic Meditation for Patience & Anxiety Relief 

Softening Meditation For Tension Relief & Grounding

Somatic Body Scan For Self-Love And Body Appreciation

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Our intro and outro song, Reclamation (Reborn), is an anthem of remembering.

This song was created as a companion for the healing journey, especially for women reclaiming their voices, their rhythms, and their belonging in a world shaped by patriarchy.

You’re invited to listen, feel, and let the music meet you wherever you are.

Looking for support? Here's how to go deeper:

• Book a Somatic Assessment: Your 75-min 1:1 virtual session to explore what your body is holding and shape a personalized care plan. Book Here
• Free Trauma Recovery Mini-Course: A self-guided intro to trauma recovery and nervous system care. Download Here
• 1:1 and Group Support: Virtual and in-person offerings. Learn More
• Meditations on Insight Timer: Guided practices for nervous system regulation. Listen Here
• Watch Reclamation: A music video and expressive arts project. Watch Here

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Female friendships can be some of the deepest and most nourishing relationships in our lives—and also some of the most painful when they rupture.

In this heartfelt continuation of our conversation, Amora and I go deeper into the process of repair—what it looks like to heal after hurt, to hold healthy boundaries, and to stay rooted in self-trust when connection feels fragile.

We talk about the unspoken expectations and projections that often surface in female friendships, and how trauma—especially early attachment wounds—can shape the way we show up with other women. Together, we explore what it means to take responsibility for our own healing, without taking on what isn’t ours to carry.

If you’ve ever found yourself asking…

• Why do I keep attracting the same painful friendship patterns?
• Why do I feel so anxious or guarded in relationships with women?
• How do I know when to repair, and when to let go?
  —This episode will help you see those dynamics through a trauma-informed lens.

You’ll leave this conversation with more compassion for your own story, clarity around boundaries, and the reassurance that it is possible to have safe, supportive, soul-nourishing friendships as you heal

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Our intro and outro song, Reclamation (Reborn), is an anthem of remembering.

This song was created as a companion for the healing journey, especially for women reclaiming their voices, their rhythms, and their belonging in a world shaped by patriarchy.

You’re invited to listen, feel, and let the music meet you wherever you are.

Looking for support? Here's how to go deeper:

• Book a Somatic Assessment: Your 75-min 1:1 virtual session to explore what your body is holding and shape a personalized care plan. Book Here
• Free Trauma Recovery Mini-Course: A self-guided intro to trauma recovery and nervous system care. Download Here
• 1:1 and Group Support: Virtual and in-person offerings. Learn More
• Meditations on Insight Timer: Guided practices for nervous system regulation. Listen Here
• Watch Reclamation: A music video and expressive arts project. Watch Here

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Do you ever feel extra emotional, restless, or sensitive around the Full Moon—and wonder if something’s wrong with you?

In this week’s episode, we’re syncing with the energy of the Full Moon (and this time, the episode lands on the exact day of the moon’s peak!). I’ll share why the Full Moon can feel so intense, what science has to say about it, and why those “crazy” feelings you experience are actually completely natural.

We’ll explore:

🌊 How the moon’s pull on the tides mirrors our own emotional waves
😴 Why studies show we get 30% less deep sleep during the Full Moon
💗 The history of labeling women as “hysterical” for valid emotional responses—and how this connects to what you feel today
🌕 How to stop pathologizing your emotions and start honoring them as a human

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why you feel so much around the Full Moon—and how to soften into it instead of resisting it.

🤲🏼🌹Resources for you:
If you need extra support this week, explore these somatic meditations to help you ground and integrate:

• Trauma-Informed Body Scan – 15 Minute Daily Practice
  
  
• Sit and Be With It – 15 Minute Somatic Practice
  
  
• Somatic Meditation & Welcome Practice
  
  

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Our intro and outro song, Reclamation (Reborn), is an anthem of remembering.

This song was created as a companion for the healing journey, especially for women reclaiming their voices, their rhythms, and their belonging in a world shaped by patriarchy.

You’re invited to listen, feel, and let the music meet you wherever you are.

Looking for support? Here's how to go deeper:

• Book a Somatic Assessment: Your 75-min 1:1 virtual session to explore what your body is holding and shape a personalized care plan. Book Here
• Free Trauma Recovery Mini-Course: A self-guided intro to trauma recovery and nervous system care. Download Here
• 1:1 and Group Support: Virtual and in-person offerings. Learn More
• Meditations on Insight Timer: Guided practices for nervous system regulation. Listen Here
• Watch Reclamation: A music video and expressive arts project. Watch Here

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This week on Healing Her Story, we’re attuning to the waxing moon and the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle — the season of renewal, growth, and creative possibility.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, low on energy, or unsure how to move forward after a time of rest or release, this episode will help you reconnect with your natural rhythm and start building momentum without burning out.

We’ll explore:
🌷 The energetic and hormonal shifts of the follicular phase — what’s actually happening in your body and how it mirrors the waxing moon.
🌷 Why rising estrogen can make you feel more motivated and more scattered — and how to work with that energy instead of against it.
🌷 How to support your four bodies (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual) through simple, sustainable practices.
🌷 The science of follicle development and how this phase prepares your body for creation — whether that’s a baby, a project, or a new chapter of life.

If you’re someone who’s always pushing, trying to do more, or feeling like you can’t keep up — this episode will remind you that your body already holds the map.

 Learn how to:

• Take small, aligned steps toward your intentions
• Harness your natural surge in energy and creativity
• Cultivate rituals that support both productivity and presence

This is your invitation to wax on — to let your light grow, gently and steadily.

FREE Somatic Meditations to Support You This Week

🤲🏼🌹

Trauma-Informed Body Scan – 15-minute daily somatic practice

Sit and Be With It – 15-minute daily somatic practice

Creating Your Felt Sense of Safety

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Female friendships can be some of the deepest and most life-giving relationships we have—and also some of the hardest to navigate when trust is broken.

In this heartfelt, free-flowing conversation with my dear sister and friend Amora, we explore the quiet, subtle dynamics of female friendships: the beauty, the challenges, and the painful ruptures that can leave lasting wounds.

Amora and I share openly about a conflict in our own friendship and how moving through it actually brought us closer together. We talk about the betrayals we’ve experienced, the grief of losing friendships, and the red flags we’ve learned to look out for along the way. Most importantly, we reflect on the healing lessons—how rupture can eventually lead to something more true, and how discernment and self-trust are essential in choosing who to walk beside.

If you’ve ever felt the sting of female friendship loss, questioned who you can trust, or struggled with the tension between wanting connection and not wanting to abandon yourself just to “keep the peace,” this episode will resonate deeply.

In this episode, we talk about:

❤️‍🩹 Why ruptures in female friendships can be so painful—and what they teach us

❤️‍🩹 The subtle dynamics of competition, betrayal, and unspoken expectations among women

❤️‍🩹 How to recognize red flags without losing faith in connection

❤️‍🩹 The importance of quality over quantity when it comes to friendship

❤️‍🩹How repairing a rupture can lead to a deeper, more aligned bond

This conversation is an invitation to honor the sacredness of female connection—without sacrificing yourself for it.

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Our intro and outro song, Reclamation (Reborn), is an anthem of remembering.

This song was created as a companion for the healing journey, especially for women reclaiming their voices, their rhythms, and their belonging in a world shaped by patriarchy.

You’re invited to listen, feel, and let the music meet you wherever you are.

Looking for support? Here's how to go deeper:

• Book a Somatic Assessment: Your 75-min 1:1 virtual session to explore what your body is holding and shape a personalized care plan. Book Here
• Free Trauma Recovery Mini-Course: A self-guided intro to trauma recovery and nervous system care. Download Here
• 1:1 and Group Support: Virtual and in-person offerings. Learn More
• Meditations on Insight Timer: Guided practices for nervous system regulation. Listen Here
• Watch Reclamation: A music video and expressive arts project. Watch Here

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The First Quarter Moon is here—a brief but powerful moment when the moon is perfectly split, half in shadow and half illuminated. This phase is an invitation to choose and then to act.

So many women on their healing journeys get stuck at this very point. Instead of taking the step they already know they need to take, they overthink, search for the perfect solution, or wait for clarity to arrive. But the truth is this: clarity doesn’t come from thinking—it comes from action.

In this episode, we explore:
🌓 Why the First Quarter Moon is a call to make choices and move forward
🌓 How overanalyzing can keep you stuck in old cycles of avoidance
🌓 The connection between action, trauma healing, and completing nervous system responses
🌓 How this phase mirrors the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, when rising estrogen can cause an anxiety spike
🌓 Simple ways to move through stuck energy—whether it’s decluttering, having the hard conversation, or taking one small step forward

If you’ve been feeling anxious, blocked, or creatively stagnant, this episode will help you see why waiting for clarity isn’t the answer—and how small, embodied actions can open the way.

🌹 Resources to support you this week:

• Somatic Meditation for Feeling More Confident🤲🏼
  
  
• Breathwork to Receive and Recalibrate
  
  
• Somatic Breathing to Hear Your Body’s Wisdom

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Our intro and outro song, Reclamation (Reborn), is an anthem of remembering.

This song was created as a companion for the healing journey, especially for women reclaiming their voices, their rhythms, and their belonging in a world shaped by patriarchy.

You’re invited to listen, feel, and let the music meet you wherever you are.

Looking for support? Here's how to go deeper:

• Book a Somatic Assessment: Your 75-min 1:1 virtual session to explore what your body is holding and shape a personalized care plan. Book Here
• Free Trauma Recovery Mini-Course: A self-guided intro to trauma recovery and nervous system care. Download Here
• 1:1 and Group Support: Virtual and in-person offerings. Learn More
• Meditations on Insight Timer: Guided practices for nervous system regulation. Listen Here
• Watch Reclamation: A music video and expressive arts project. Watch Here

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What if your skin could become a mirror for your inner rhythms?

In this powerful conversation, Riva sits down with Jamie to explore how our skin changes throughout the menstrual cycle—and how caring for it can become a practice of self-care and self-connection. From breakouts to sensitivity, Jamie shares what’s really happening beneath the surface, how to support your skin through each phase, and why even the skin “down below” deserves thoughtful care.

Together, they also shine a light on the deeper layers:
 🧴 The hidden dangers of beauty standards and the harm they cause to women and girls
 🧴 How patriarchal culture tries to erase uniqueness—and why true beauty lives in your warmth, eyes, smile, and heart
 🧴 The intimate connection between skin, the nervous system, and healing from within

Jamie doesn’t just leave us with philosophy—she offers education and practical guidance too, including pore-clogging ingredients to avoid, trusted brands, and how to discover what really works for your skin and your beauty.

If you’ve ever struggled with breakouts, shame about your appearance, or the pressure to look “perfect,” this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with both the science and the soul of skin care—tools that help you reclaim your body, honor your cycle, and remember that your uniqueness is your beauty.

🤲🏼🌹 Follow Jamie on Instagram for more tips!

🤲🏼🌹 Download Jamie's Menstrual Cycle Self-Care Wheel

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Our intro and outro song, Reclamation (Reborn), is an anthem of remembering.

This song was created as a companion for the healing journey, especially for women reclaiming their voices, their rhythms, and their belonging in a world shaped by patriarchy.

You’re invited to listen, feel, and let the music meet you wherever you are.

Looking for support? Here's how to go deeper:

• Book a Somatic Assessment: Your 75-min 1:1 virtual session to explore what your body is holding and shape a personalized care plan. Book Here
• Free Trauma Recovery Mini-Course: A self-guided intro to trauma recovery and nervous system care. Download Here
• 1:1 and Group Support: Virtual and in-person offerings. Learn More
• Meditations on Insight Timer: Guided practices for nervous system regulation. Listen Here
• Watch Reclamation: A music video and expressive arts project. Watch Here

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This week’s episode arrives at a powerful threshold: a New Moon Solar Eclipse aligned with the Fall Equinox, marking the end of Virgo season and our transition into Libra. The air is shifting, the days are shorter (here in the Northern Hemisphere), and there’s a call to slow down, reflect, and recalibrate.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, burned out, or like your schedule is running you instead of supporting you, you’re not alone. These energies are here to help us pause and ask:

• Where am I giving more than I’m receiving?
• Which routines or habits truly nourish me—and which drain me?
• How can I bring my life back into balance?

Virgo season invited us into ritual, service, and connection to the earth. But as I share in this episode, the shadow side of service is self-sacrifice—a pattern many women know too well. With the Libra scales now guiding us, we’re being called to restore harmony and create space for our own care, so that we can show up rooted, resilient, and renewed.

I’ll share personal reflections about falling back into old tendencies, how “Spacious Saturdays” changed everything for me, and why prioritizing rest is essential to building a life aligned with your dreams.

If you’ve been searching for clarity, craving a reset, or simply needing permission to slow down, this episode will help you reorient and begin again.

And to support you with this week’s themes, you’ll find a few free somatic meditations linked in the show notes—gentle practices to help you restore balance, reconnect with your body, and move through this eclipse season with more ease.

🤲🏼🌹
 Trauma-Informed Somatic Meditation For Rest & Restoration

Softening Meditation For Tension Relief & Grounding

New Moon Somatic Breathwork Meditation

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Our intro and outro song, Reclamation (Reborn), is an anthem of remembering.

This song was created as a companion for the healing journey, especially for women reclaiming their voices, their rhythms, and their belonging in a world shaped by patriarchy.

You’re invited to listen, feel, and let the music meet you wherever you are.

Looking for support? Here's how to go deeper:

• Book a Somatic Assessment: Your 75-min 1:1 virtual session to explore what your body is holding and shape a personalized care plan. Book Here
• Free Trauma Recovery Mini-Course: A self-guided intro to trauma recovery and nervous system care. Download Here
• 1:1 and Group Support: Virtual and in-person offerings. Learn More
• Meditations on Insight Timer: Guided practices for nervous system regulation. Listen Here
• Watch Reclamation: A music video and expressive arts project. Watch Here

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What if your first period had been met with celebration, education, and emotional support instead of confusion or shame?

In this powerful conversation, Riva sits down with menstrual cycle coach, social worker, and educator Hannah Brown to explore the deeply transformative work of reclaiming menarche—the first menstrual period—as a sacred rite of passage. Together, they explore how storytelling, education, and ritual can reshape the way we approach this pivotal transition, and why our cultural avoidance of these conversations has lasting ripple effects on our nervous systems, relationships, and sense of self.

You’ll hear how menstrual shame takes root, how transitions are intertwined with attachment patterns, and how cultivating menstrual cycle awareness can restore trust in the body and strengthen intergenerational bonds.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your cycle, struggled with body shame, or wished you had received more support at the start of menstruation, this episode offers healing insights and practical ways to begin breaking the cycle for yourself—and for the next generation.

Listen if you are…

🤲🏼 Feeling stuck in shame or frustration around your body or cycle

🤲🏼 Supporting young people approaching puberty and want to do it differently

🤲🏼 Longing to reconnect with your own inner rhythms and feminine wisdom

🤲🏼 Curious about how somatic and cyclical awareness can support attachment healing

Connect with Hannah:

Website

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Our intro and outro song, Reclamation (Reborn), is an anthem of remembering.

This song was created as a companion for the healing journey, especially for women reclaiming their voices, their rhythms, and their belonging in a world shaped by patriarchy.

You’re invited to listen, feel, and let the music meet you wherever you are.

Looking for support? Here's how to go deeper:

• Book a Somatic Assessment: Your 75-min 1:1 virtual session to explore what your body is holding and shape a personalized care plan. Book Here
• Free Trauma Recovery Mini-Course: A self-guided intro to trauma recovery and nervous system care. Download Here
• 1:1 and Group Support: Virtual and in-person offerings. Learn More
• Meditations on Insight Timer: Guided practices for nervous system regulation. Listen Here
• Watch Reclamation: A music video and expressive arts project. Watch Here

Follow on Instagram: @healingherstorypodcast

Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Email [email protected] or DM @healingherstorypodcast on Instagram.