What does it actually look like to go from chronically numbed out, medicated, and disconnected — to doing the most embodied, soul-level healing work of your life?

In this episode, I sit down with Krista McGuigan, somatic body worker and pelvic care practitioner, who takes us on the full journey: from tomboy teen mortified by her first bleed, to software engineer in San Francisco on four medications, to solo traveling the world and finding herself — landing in Colorado doing the most grounded, tissue-deep work with women.

We talk about breakfast as a spiritual practice, the hungry ghost energy of seeking without substance, what plant medicine and ayahuasca cracked open for her, and how her entire life has been a journey of learning to actually feel herself as a woman.

Plus — Krista shares how she works with women through somatic self-touch, pelvic care, and her upcoming live class, Belly Tending (May 8th).

In this episode…

00:00 Podcast Welcome

03:14 Meet Krista

03:51 Cycle Check In

06:19 Chop Wood Carry Water

12:06 Breakfast as a Spiritual Practice

17:40 Hungry Ghost Energy

20:14 First Bleed Story

22:38 Shame Around Womanhood

30:42 Losing Her Period Under Stress

34:42 Birth Control Years

42:30 IUD Experience

44:16 Yoga Awakening

48:12 Retreats And Plant Medicine

53:57 Quitting Tech Life

57:01 Womb Initiation

01:01:51 IUD Removal And Covid

01:07:21 Nomadic Exploration

01:11:53 Rooting In Colorado

01:14:16 Hands On Womb Work

01:20:11 Practices And Offerings

01:24:00 Closing Womb Wisdom

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In this episode, I break down why symptoms return and what may be happening beneath endometriosis, cysts, and fibroids.

We explore blood stagnation, inflammation, and how stress and environment impact your cycle, plus why surgery alone doesn’t address the root cause. I also share simple, practical ways to support your body and reduce period pain naturally.

In this episode…

00:00 Pain After Surgery

00:10 Podcast Welcome

01:11 Why Pain Returns

03:11 What Endometriosis Is

04:27 Do You Need Diagnosis?

06:39 TCM Root Causes

09:20 Understanding Stagnation

13:06 Why Surgery Isn’t Enough

14:43 Anti Inflammatory Basics

17:50 Liver Support Tools

20:19 Nervous System Healing

21:29 Supplements and Resources

24:28 Final Goodbye

A new episode is released every Wednesday, so go ahead and subscribe for your new favorite ritual. And make sure to rate and review this podcast so that more women get their eyes and ears on it.

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What actually happens in a real endometriosis consultation? In this behind-the-scenes episode, I share a first session with a new client—walking through her symptoms, history, and the questions I use to uncover the root causes of her pain. You’ll hear how I connect the dots and make personalized recommendations, so you can start to understand your own body more deeply too.

(If you’ve been dealing with endometriosis or painful periods and are ready for this level of support, you can find the link to work with me below). 

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In this episode…

00:00 Podcast Welcome

02:30 Consultation Context0

4:24 Session Begins

05:52 Intake Review

07:41 Endometriosis Timeline

11:00 Pregnancy Losses1

3:50 Cycle Details

16:56 Blood Stagnation

18:30 Diagnosis And Surgery

20:23 Treatments Tried2

4:05 Pain And PMS

27:45 Digestion Link

30:21 Diet Audit

40:00 Supplements Check

40:10 Pregnancy Nausea Talk

40:52 Blood Sugar Basics

45:26 Grief Anxiety And Cycle

50:03 Sleep Patterns And TCM

01:00:34 Libido After Lupron

01:03:05 Thyroid Liver And Supplements

01:12:58 Full Protocol Recap

01:19:04 Wrap Up And Podcast Outro

A new episode is released every Wednesday, so go ahead and subscribe for your new favorite ritual. And make sure to rate and review this podcast so that more women get their eyes and ears on it.

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Fashion school LA cool girl turned NorCal mountain mama with one of the most mind blowing conception, birth and first postpartum bleed timelines I have EVER heard???

This episode is NOT to be missed. Tune in for the first LIVE interview of Moon Baby Magic and a grounded, deep, and also very real and playful conversation between my girlfriend Desiree and I. 

We touch on how Desiree’s two abortions in her 20s led her to being the “fully embodied in her womb” woman that she is these days, how a plant dieta with Rose led to her conception, her wild pregnancy and free birth stories and so so much more. 

In this episode…

00:00 Welcome to Moon Baby Magic

01:54 Cycle Wisdom Reminder

04:04 Meet Desiree

05:51 Luteal Check In

08:36 First Postpartum Bleed

12:02 First Period Memories

17:38 Maiden Years and Body Image

20:11 Birth Control and Accutane

25:54 Abortions and Awakening

32:07 Healing Era Hot Yoga

36:14 Wellness Pivot and Bali

40:50 Medicine Work and Meeting Anthony

43:38 Rose Dieta and Conception Signs

49:16 Synchronicities to Conception

51:47 First Trimester Ceremony

52:42 Cravings Herbs and Purging

56:46 Wedding While Pregnant

57:49 Wild Pregnancy Choice

01:00:21 Labor Begins at Home

01:09:06 Leaf Blower and Transition

01:16:23 Pushing and Meeting Baby

01:20:26 Placenta Cord and Afterglow

01:23:14 Postpartum Nourishment

01:24:46 Becoming the Mother

01:29:58 Womb Wisdom Closing

01:32:26 Where to Find Des

01:33:42 Final Wrap and Outro

A new episode is released every Wednesday, so go ahead and subscribe for your new favorite ritual. And make sure to rate and review this podcast so that more women get their eyes and ears on it.

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Detox and cleaning energy is strong in Spring, but what is it that your hormones truly need? Supporting your Liver is cornerstone for a healthy, pain and PMS free cycle. This episode takes you on a complete journey to reclaim vitality that became stagnant over winter - physically, yes, but we go deeper than that too. You’ll get the inside scoop on why Spring is the perfect time to embrace joy and revitalize your life. And as always, you’ll get the practical ways to support your body too! Let’s gooooooo.

In this episode…

00:00 Podcast Welcome

03:51 Meet Natalie

06:45 Spring + Cycle Basics

11:54 Your Maiden Archetype

19:31 Breathing Fresh Air into your Life

22:09 Liver Qi Stagnation

26:44 Food + Herbal Support for Spring

30:58 Emotions + Movement + Rituals for Spring

33:13 Uninhibited Joy

A new episode is released every Wednesday, so go ahead and subscribe for your new favorite ritual. And make sure to rate and review this podcast so that more women get their eyes and ears on it.

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If you are a listener of this podcast, I’d bet that you were meant to be sharing your medicine with the world to change the lives of more women. As my teacher Nancy says in this episode, the way that you live your life, from the simplicity of making yourself a nourishing breakfast to resting during your period, is absolutely revolutionary to someone else. In this final episode of season 2 of the podcast, I welcome my beloved teachers Kristin and Nancy to discuss how they got into serving women, what it takes to fully step into that role (and how to know you are ready) and why we need more women like you to claim this path. If you are on a womb path, passionate about women’s health or even just curious to deepen in your relationship with your own body, this episode is for you!

In this episode…

00:00 Introduction to Moon Baby Magic Podcast

01:06 The Blood Mysteries School

02:30 Season Two Finale and Winter Break

04:47 Welcoming Kristin and Nancy

05:52 Cycle Awareness and Personal Journeys

09:19 Discovering Archetypes and Shamanic Teachings

16:11 Kristin's Path to TCM and Women's Health

21:57 The Power of Sharing Wisdom

25:02 Creating the Blood Mysteries School

33:53 Who is the Blood Mysteries School For?

43:17 Building Confidence

44:35 Trusting Your Body's Signals

48:43 Intuition and Womb Connection

51:01 Signs You're Ready for Women’s Work

59:29 Career Paths After the School

01:05:28 Personal Transformations and Confidence

01:12:16 Details About the Blood Mysteries School

A new episode is released every Wednesday, so go ahead and subscribe for your new favorite ritual. And make sure to rate and review this podcast so that more women get their eyes and ears on it.

The Red Thread Experience

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Today, on the podcast, we have my dear sister and Spiritual Counselor, Briana Bednarski. Brie’s story is a dynamic one that has called her into the shadows and depths of her heart many times - through the grief portals of losing both of her parents, to chronic illness and being bedridden, and to the challenge and beauty that has been Brie’s 5 year fertility journey. You’ll hear all the wisdom Brie has mined from the challenging experiences of her life and how she has learned to accept, even if she doesn’t like, the shadow world. This is an episode steeped in spiritual depth but Brie is also a master at honoring the real, grounded human experience of it all. Plus, we have a little chat at the end about the messy bits of creating a village that nobody wants to talk about. I hope you love it!

In this episode…

00:00 Introduction to Moon Baby Magic Podcast

00:38 Fresh Updates and Exciting Announcements

03:40 Introducing Today's Guest: Brie

05:28 Brie’s Early Life and First Bleed

11:29 Navigating Health Challenges and Personal Growth

18:34 The Healing Journey and Spiritual Awakening

31:24 Embracing the Liminal Space and Creative Exploration

36:35 A Love Story: Meeting Scott

39:52 Navigating Fertility Challenges

40:52 The Power of Language in Healing

45:33 Community and Grief

47:51 The Importance of Vulnerability

51:54 The Role of Service in Healing

01:03:51 The Cost of Community

01:22:29 Final Thoughts and Connection

A new episode is released every Wednesday, so go ahead and subscribe for your new favorite ritual. And make sure to rate and review this podcast so that more women get their eyes and ears on it.

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If you’ve ever been told your PMS is just part of being a woman, or even that you just need to “honor your sacred rage,” this episode is for you. In it, I dive into my own personal healing story from severe premenstrual mood disorder as well as why I think a middle ground between emotional regulation and practical healing steps is necessary. You’ll get my top recommendations for healing from the roots, as always. Remember that you deserve better than symptoms everyone else has normalized. 

In this episode…

00:00 Introduction to Moon Baby Magic Podcast

00:39 Natalie's Personal Journey with PMS

04:24 The Reality of Menstrual Pain

07:09 Understanding PMS and Its Root Causes

16:49 Embracing the Wild Woman Archetype

21:52 Practical Steps for PMS Relief

29:22 Conclusion and Resources

A new episode is released every Wednesday, so go ahead and subscribe for your new favorite ritual. And make sure to rate and review this podcast so that more women get their eyes and ears on it.

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Can we talk about freebirth rigidity for a minute? Okay, great. 

In this heart-centered episode, we welcome Brittany, a freebirth podcast host who…. has chosen not to freebirth her next baby. We get into Brittany’s evolution from OBGYN care to Midwifery to denouncing it all and finally to finding a middle ground of nuance, softness, and truth. Brittany shares her birth story with her son and breaks down which interventions she felt were not called for, but also which ones she now sees as “probably a good idea.” 

As you listen, please do so with an open mind and an open heart. This is a conversation full of moments of humility, and definitely left both of us in tears. 

In this episode…

00:00 Introduction to Moon Baby Magic Podcast

05:49 Brittany's Journey and Reflections on Birth Choices

31:58 Brittany's Miscarriage Experience 

43:31 Brittany’s Birth Story

01:05:04 The Importance of Nuance in Birth

01:11:13 Personal Growth and Apologies

01:22:19 Podcast and Future Plans

A new episode is released every Wednesday, so go ahead and subscribe for your new favorite ritual. And make sure to rate and review this podcast so that more women get their eyes and ears on it.

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Have you ever heard of the hero’s journey? You know, challenge + conquer challenge = you’re a man now! Well, I think for us women it’s a little bit different and here’s why: our rites of passage (bleeding and birthing) require us to descend rather than ascend. And actually? That process of being stripped bare is how we become whole. In this much anticipated episode, one I have beeb sitting on for two years, I dive deeply into how Inanna's descent to the underworld reflects the cyclical nature of women's lives, emphasizing the importance of embracing and learning from these dark, challenging periods of our lives so that can see ourselves as the Heroine’s of our own personal myths that we truly are. If you’ve never met Inanna, you are in for a treat.

In this episode…

00:00 Introduction to Moon Baby Magic

00:38 Cycle Check-In and Follicular Phase

01:26 Autumn Season and the Thin Veil

02:04 Kitara Yoni Steam Supplies and Black Friday Deals

03:57 Introduction to Inanna's Myth

06:48 The Descent of Inanna

19:51 The Corpse of Inanna

20:29 Inanna's Ascension

29:25 Reflections on Inanna's Journey

31:38 The Cyclical Journey of Womanhood

40:16 Personal Stories and Symbolism

43:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

A new episode is released every Wednesday, so go ahead and subscribe for your new favorite ritual. And make sure to rate and review this podcast so that more women get their eyes and ears on it.

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