It's Her Turn

What is the Sacred Feminine Awakening? Why are we being called to recognize and heal our personal and ancestral trauma?

My take on the evolutionary pull to heal humanity and lift the veil of the past to come into the present consciousness available for us all. What we need to do this work.

06:25 - the opportunity that Covid forced us into

10:12 - what happens when generations don't process trauma

It's Her Turn website and social media links:

website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)

My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook)

Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom)

FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

If we knew the real power of the breath in our bodies, we would never breathe shallow again. ’From ancient wisdom to modern day science, the gifts of breath go beyond our heart pumping, to our emotional capacity for spiritual awakening.

Learn two vital breath techniques for supporting your best self, and the mysterious ways our breath is our best friend.

02:34 - the science of mind/body connection and practices

10:30 - the wisdom traditions around breath

14:44 - breath work in trauma

19:52 - 2 breath techniques to try

It's Her Turn website and social media links:

website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)

My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook)

Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom)

FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

Show Resources:

Bhajan, Yogi The Aquarian Teacher (Kundalini Research Institute, 2003)

Doll A, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=H%C3%B6lzel%20BK%5BAuthor%5Dandcauthor=trueandcauthor_uid=27033686 (Hölzel BK), https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Mulej%20Bratec%20S%5BAuthor%5Dandcauthor=trueandcauthor_uid=27033686 (Mulej Bratec S), https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Boucard%20CC%5BAuthor%5Dandcauthor=trueandcauthor_uid=27033686 (Boucard CC), https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Xie%20X%5BAuthor%5Dandcauthor=trueandcauthor_uid=27033686 (Xie X), https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Wohlschl%C3%A4ger%20AM%5BAuthor%5Dandcauthor=trueandcauthor_uid=27033686 (Wohlschläger AM), https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Sorg%20C%5BAuthor%5Dandcauthor=trueandcauthor_uid=27033686 (Sorg C) Mindful attention to breath regulates emotions via increased amygdala-prefrontal cortex connectivity. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Mindful+attention+to+breath+regulates+emotions (Neuroimage) 2016 Jul 1;134:305-313. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2016.03.041) Epub 2016 Mar 24.)

Cho H, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Ryu%20S%5BAuthor%5Dandcauthor=trueandcauthor_uid=27764151 (Ryu S), https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Noh%20J%5BAuthor%5Dandcauthor=trueandcauthor_uid=27764151 (Noh J), https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Lee%20J%5BAuthor%5Dandcauthor=trueandcauthor_uid=27764151 (Lee J). The Effectiveness of Daily Mindful Breathing Practices on Test Anxiety of Students. (Plos One 2016 Oct 20;11(10):e0164822. doi: .1371/journal.pone.0164822. eCollection 2016.)

Brown RP, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Gerbarg%20PL%5BAuthor%5Dandcauthor=trueandcauthor_uid=15750381 (Gerbarg PL). Sudarshan Kriya yogic breathing in the treatment of stress, anxiety, and depression: part I-neurophysiologic model. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15750381 (J Altern Complement Med.) 2005 Feb;11(1):189-201.)

Do you get stuck in analysis-paralysis? When we aren’t engaged in our embodied empowerment of feminine wisdom, we can waste time, and precious life force energy thinking our way through life instead of being in it.

Learn what science says about this and what traditional wisdom tells us. Learn a simple yet powerful technique to shift out of overthinking and engage into your embodied awareness and intuitive self.

02:55 - some current research

06:20 - breaking down to understand head, heart and gut

10:35 - when you're in a place of PTSD

13:04 - steps to help you interrupt the worrying pattern

It's Her Turn website and social media links:

website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)

My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook)

Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom)

FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

Show Resources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4179616/#:~:text=HEART%E2%80%93BRAIN%20COMMUNICATION,feelings%20and%20emotions%20one%20experiences. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4179616/#:~:text=HEART%E2%80%93BRAIN%20COMMUNICATION,feelings%20and%20emotions%20one%20experiences.)

“As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live” is a famous quote by Johanne Wolfgang Von Goethe. Dr. Kate explores the challenges and blocks to trusting yourself as a woman, and how we can begin to cultivate self trust. And why it is key for your autonomy, agency and personal power.

01:50 - first reason trusting yourself can be hard

05:06 - second reason trusting yourself can be hard

13:13 - how to start trusting yourself

20:36 - a sense of self

It's Her Turn website and social media links:

website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)

My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook)

Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom)

FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

Dr. Kate knows what it takes to believe things can be different. If she didn't she would be stuck in an abusive marriage fearing for her two small children and herself like she was 21 years ago.

She reminds us how to tap into our own inner truth, courage and wisdom to engage with the possibilities of this life we have.

Dr. Kate invites you to take one step towards creating your dream future that can help humanity grow as well. You might check out her TEDX talk that shares this story in a powerful way http://bit.ly/MyTedxABQ (bit.ly/MyTedxABQ)

It's Her Turn website and social media links:

website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)

My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook)

Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom)

FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

Do we need to stress and hurry to make 2022 great?

Or can we set our intention, dream in the best outcome with trust, ease and flow?

This is the feminine consciousness of Gaia, the first goddess of creation in Greek Mythology. Dr. Kate shares about Gaia’s gifts we need right now to come into balance in our feminine and masculine energies, and ways we can reconnect with the wisdom of the cycles, evolution and guidance of the natural world that Gaia reflects for us.

It's Her Turn website and social media links:

website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)

My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook)

Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom)

FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

Do you get lost in stress and have to’s? Do feel exhausted and disconnected?

Dr. Kate knows how easily we can lose ourselves in the expectations of holidays. It can be especially hard if you’re alone and not having a hallmark card gathering.

What helps us reconnect with what matters and how to hold onto to ourselves during the holidays?

Dr. Kate will share how using simple rituals for grounding, recentering and relating with the spirit of the holidays that works best for you can help.

It's Her Turn website and social media links:

website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)

My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook)

Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom)

FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

How can we use this end of the year to reflect on our challenges, pain and losses? And how can we thoughtfully shed some light on our lessons, growth and awakening?

Dr. Kate shares about the gift of the Solstice and our present awareness, and ways we can inquire, connect, and celebrate this sacred time for the benefit of ourselves and all sentient beings. Find out more about her invitation to her Solstice retreat 12/19/21 at https://www.katedow.com/solstice-retreat/ (https://www.katedow.com/solstice-retreat/)

SHOW LINKS:

website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)

My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook)

Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom)

FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

RESOURCES:

Online Solstice Retreat Celebration: https://www.katedow.com/solstice-retreat/ (https://www.katedow.com/solstice-retreat/)

Dr. Kate share’s more of case stories about why it is essential as women to begin with accepting where we are, in order for healing and transformation to happen. Learn the first three steps to begin the process of accepting what is present instead of resisting it. Acceptance opens the door for healthy real change.

08:32 - a client example of moving forward when anxiety is involved

18:46 - a client example of ADD overwhelm

25:56 - initial steps you can take when you're resisting life

It's Her Turn website and social media links:

website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)

My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook)

Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom)

FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

How did we get so disconnected and judgemental of our bodies?

And what will it take to come back into kindness, connection and reverence with them?

The time is now for us as we embrace the return of the feminine, to reclaim our bodies as the sacred, sexual, spiritual wisdom keepers they are.

Let us together understand our body’s role in our own mental health, wellbeing and spiritual growth so we can heal, grow and embody our potential.

It's Her Turn website and social media links:

website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)

My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook)

Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom)

FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)