In this episode of the Peaceful Power Podcast, Andrea sits down with Jennifer Raye, author of Wisdom of the Earth, Wisdom of the Body, to explore how seasonal living, somatic awareness, and Chinese Medicine help us reconnect with the body's innate wisdom.

They discuss how living in alignment with natural rhythms supports emotional regulation, nervous system health, and midlife transitions — especially for women navigating perimenopause and burnout.

This conversation invites you to slow down, listen inward, and remember what the body already knows.

In This Episode:

• What inspired Wisdom of the Earth, Wisdom of the Body

• Living seasonally as a practical, embodied practice

• Seasonal rhythms through the lens of Chinese Medicine

• Somatic movement vs. exercise and internal vs. external cues

• Supporting perimenopause and midlife transitions through seasonal wisdom

• How to soften productivity culture and stop forcing year-round

• Simple ways to begin living seasonally without overwhelm

Resources:

• Wisdom of the Earth, Wisdom of the Body by Jennifer Raye

• Connect with Jennifer Raye: (links)

Connect with Jennifer

https://jenniferraye.com/ Purchase her book Where to connect with Andrea Website: https://andreaclaassen.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/seasonalandrea Perimenopause Support Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/681d3069f79fde0015c88d8c 5 Day Stillness Challenge https://andreaclaassen.com/sacred-stillness-challenge Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and personal trainer who has been in the wellness space since 2007. She specializes in perimenopause. Her mission is to help women learn how to slow down, tune in and connect to their inner wisdom. The three pillars she focuses on are movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways for you to live a more holistic lifestyle. Connect with Andrea on her website at www.andreaclaassen.com