This episode extends the conversation from Letting Go (Even When It Hurts Like Hell) and dives deeper into the death side of the death-and-rebirth cycle. Erin explores the way death shows up in our inner world—the unraveling, the shedding, the spaces we step into when we release what no longer fits.

She speaks on the seasonal pull of fall and the darker side of the year, reflecting on how these cycles mirror our own inner process. The episode closes with an invitation to explore your core needs and what they mean for your life and relationships right now.

Erin also introduces a framework of Doing, Being, Living, and Sharing as a way of understanding nervous system states—and why balance isn’t something we “achieve” but rather a personal rhythm of alignment.

If you’re moving through a season of death, change, or searching for a deeper sense of self—this conversation will meet you there.

Episode Connection & Resources:

* Erin’s Website

* Connect with Erin on Instagram

* The Podcast Portal Exchange Application

* September 21st Seasonal Sister Circle

* Episode — Letting Go (even when it hurts like hell)

No one hands you a handbook for this season of life — so we’re making one, together.

In the final episode of our four-part Perimenopause, Unfiltered series, I sit down once more with Cindy Schwartz — multi-passionate woman and Female Empowerment Coach — to talk about what comes after the fear, the confusion, and the silence. This conversation is about empowerment, community, and rewriting the legacy of menopause for ourselves and the women who come after us.

Together, we explore how to care for ourselves in body, mind, and spirit — from food and movement, to supplements that actually matter, to reducing the hidden chemicals that disrupt our hormones. We also dive into the deeper work of building sisterhood: breaking stigma, sharing stories, and creating spaces of solidarity so no woman ever has to go through this transition alone again.

Because menopause isn’t the end. It’s the beginning of elderhood, wisdom, and power — and if we rise together, we change what it means to age as women.

Core message: Taking care of yourself is not indulgence — it’s survival, it’s strength, and it’s how we create the future our mothers were denied.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

* The nutrition, movement, and supplements that truly support hormone health and aging well

* Why strength training, protein, and mobility matter more than quick fixes

* The truth about supplements vs. what’s actually worth your investment

* How everyday endocrine disruptors mess with our hormones — and where to look for them

* The power of community: breaking silence, ending stigma, and sharing wisdom across generations

* Why menopause is not an ending but a rite of passage into elderhood

Episode Invitation:

* Join the Unfiltered Women’s Gathering Waitlist

Previous Episodes:

* Episode 1 — No One Prepares You For This

* Episode 2 — The Hormones & The Science

* Episode 3 — The Lost Generation

Episode Connection:

* E-mail Cindy

* Connect with Cindy on Instagram

* Connect with Cindy on Linkden

* Connect with Erin on Instagram

* Connect with Erin on her Website

Episode Resources:

* PDF Cindy mentioned inside this episode

This brings us to the end of our four-part Perimenopause, Unfiltered series.

Across these conversations with Cindy Schwartz, we’ve unpacked the silence, the symptoms, the science, the history — and most importantly, the possibilities. What began as a raw story of confusion grew into a larger dialogue about choice, empowerment, and the communities we’re building for ourselves and for the women who will follow.

Perimenopause is not the end of something — it’s the threshold of a new chapter. One where we refuse to be dismissed, where we claim the right to knowledge, and where we rise together into elderhood with strength, humor, and wisdom.

If you take one thing from this series, let it be this: you are not alone, you are not broken, and your story matters.

No one hands you a handbook for this season of life — so we’re making one, together.

In the third episode of our four-part Perimenopause, Unfiltered series, I sit down with Cindy Schwartz — multi-passionate woman and Female Empowerment Coach — to explore The Lost Generation: the women of Cindy’s mother’s era who endured the fallout of the hormone replacement therapy (HRT) scandal.

For many women, this history left a shadow — a deep mistrust of medical advice, silence around symptoms, and confusion about what options are actually safe. We dive into the nitty-gritty of HRT, the myths and truths behind the controversy, and how this legacy still impacts women navigating perimenopause today.

Most importantly, we open up the bigger conversation of choice — what it means to “go natural,” what it means to use medical support, and how to honor your body’s needs without shame.

If you’ve ever wondered why there’s so much fear and misinformation around hormones, or felt torn between approaches, this episode will give you context, clarity, and permission to choose your own path.

Core message: You’re not trapped by history. You get to choose how you move through this transition — natural, medical, or somewhere in between. Your voice matters.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

* The story of the “lost generation” and the HRT scandal

* How the fallout shaped our mothers’ and grandmothers’ experience of menopause

* Myths vs. truths about hormone replacement therapy

* The lasting cultural silence around perimenopause and menopause

* Why choice is the most important part of this conversation

* How to make decisions that feel aligned, not pressured

Previous Episodes:

* Episode 1 — No One Prepares You For This

* Episode 2 — The Hormones & The Science

Episode Connection:

* Connect with Cindy on Instagram

* Connect with Cindy on Linkden

* Connect with Erin on Instagram

* Connect with Erin on her Website

Episode Resources:

* Book — Pussy A Reclamation

No one hands you a handbook for this season of life — so we’re making one, together.

In the second episode of our four-part Perimenopause, Unfiltered series, I sit down with Cindy Schwartz — multi-passionate woman and Female Empowerment Coach — to dig into the hormones. Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone… the whole messy, magnificent hormonal symphony that drives the changes of this transition.

Spoiler: it’s not just about your period “getting weird.” Hormonal shifts touch everything from your sleep to your moods to your sense of self — and understanding them can bring both relief and empowerment.

Together we break down the science in plain, compassionate language, so you can finally put words to what your body is going through. Because once you understand the “why,” the “what now” starts to feel a little less overwhelming.

If you’ve ever felt like your body has turned into a mystery novel with missing chapters, this conversation is your decoder ring.

Core message: Your hormones aren’t betraying you — they’re guiding you through a profound shift. Knowledge is power, and this episode hands it back to you.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

* The 3 key hormones that shift in perimenopause — and how they actually affect your body

* Why symptoms show up differently for everyone

* How hormonal changes impact sleep, energy, mood, and identity

* The truth about “classic” symptoms vs. the reality most women live

* Practical insights to help you connect the dots in your own experience

* Why learning the science can be a form of self-compassion

Previous Episodes:

* Episode 1 — No One Prepares You For This

Episode Connection:

* Connect with Cindy on Instagram

* Connect with Cindy on Linkden

* Connect with Erin on Instagram

* Connect with Erin on her Website

Episode Resources:

* Episode One: No One Prepares You For This

* Instagram — Dr. Marie Claire Haver — The New Menopause

* Instagram — Naomie Watts — Dare I say it

* Book — Estrogen Matters

* Podcast — You Are Not Broken

* Podcast — The Hormone Solution

* Website — Rachel Reubun

* Website — Angela Foster

No one hands you a handbook for this season of life — so we’re making one, together.

In the first episode of our four-part Perimenopause, Unfiltered series, I sit down with Cindy — a multi-passionate woman and Female Empowerment Coach — to hear the raw, un-Instagrammed story of her awakening to perimenopause. Spoiler: the symptoms didn’t look “classic,” the emotional chaos felt like early-onset insanity, and the medical system didn’t have much to offer beyond dismissal.

We connect the intergenerational dots, unpack the weird (and often invisible) signs, and talk about what it’s like to feel lost in your own body with zero language for what’s happening. Cindy also pulls back the curtain on the deep-dive research rabbit hole she fell into — the podcasts, books, and papers that helped her piece her world back together — and why this conversation is the one she wishes someone had handed her at the start.

If you’re in the early “WTF is going on?” stage, this episode is your orientation, your comfort, and your permission slip to trust your experience.

Core message: You’re not imagining it. You’re not broken. You’re in the middle of something big that no one warned you about. This podcast is your compass.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

* Cindy’s first, confusing brush with perimenopause

* The symptoms that don’t make the pamphlets

* Why the medical system leaves so many women adrift

* The emotional + identity upheaval no one talks about

* How she started finding her way forward

* What to expect in the coming episodes in the series

Episode Connection:

* Connect with Cindy on Instagram

* Connect with Cindy on Linkden

* Connect with Erin on Instagram

Episode Resources

* Listen to Kristal’s Episode

* Montreal Clinic

* Kelly Casperson Instagram

* The 'Pause Life by Dr. Mary Claire Haver

* The Anti-Diet Book

In this raw and reflective solo, Erin dives into the gritty truth of death and rebirth—the kind that doesn’t always look pretty but moves us closer to who we’re becoming. She speaks on the discomfort of change, the beauty of ego death, and how the symbolism of the snake is showing up in her life and this season. If you’re in the in-between, shedding old skin, or feeling like you’re unraveling… this one’s for you.

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THE WILD WOMB COMMUNITY

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In this interview episode, we’re joined by Kristal Godin, a menstrual cycle educator, women’s health coach, and hormone-focused naturopath. She brings a grounded, accessible approach to cyclical living and shares how tuning into the phases of your cycle can be a powerful tool for energy, clarity, and connection. We talk about the different seasons of the menstrual cycle, how to work with your body instead of against it, and ways to bring this wisdom into daily life without overcomplicating it.

Whether you’re new to this work or already syncing your schedule with your cycle, this conversation offers earthy insights and permission to soften into your own rhythm.

Connect with Kristal

* Instagram

* Website

* Collective

Connect with Erin

* Personal Instagram

In this episode, Erin sits down with a guest teacher from her upcoming 250hr Somatic Facilitator Training, Sylvie Lahaie— a scientist, yoga teacher, and meditation guide who bridges neuroscience with nervous system healing in a way that’s clear, grounded, and deeply human.

Together, they unpack the real-life application of breathwork, the brain’s stress responses, and why healing doesn’t come from one big “aha” — but from consistent, honest micro-moves that actually meet the body where it is.

This isn’t a quick-fix convo. It’s a rich dialogue about how trauma shows up in daily life, how the brain adapts, and why slowing down is actually a radical act. They explore how science supports somatic work — and why breath is one of the most powerful (and underused) tools we have for regulation.

INSIDE WE DIVE INTO:

* How breathwork actually impacts the brain

* The neuroscience behind stress, survival responses, and safety

* Why “going big” often backfires in healing spaces

* The magic of doing less (but with intention)

* Why nervous system regulation isn’t just a wellness trend

* Real-world stories and practices you can apply today

THE LINKS:

* CONNECT WITH SYLVIE ON INSTAGRAM

* TUNE-IN TO SYLVIE'S PODCAST

* RECORDED BHRAMARI BREATH PRACTICE WITH SYLVIE

* CONNECT WITH ERIN ON INSTAGRAM

In this episode, Erin sits down with a guest teacher from her upcoming 250hr Somatic Facilitator Training, Sylvie Lahaie— a scientist, yoga teacher, and meditation guide who bridges neuroscience with nervous system healing in a way that’s clear, grounded, and deeply human.

Together, they unpack the real-life application of breathwork, the brain’s stress responses, and why healing doesn’t come from one big “aha” — but from consistent, honest micro-moves that actually meet the body where it is.

This isn’t a quick-fix convo. It’s a rich dialogue about how trauma shows up in daily life, how the brain adapts, and why slowing down is actually a radical act. They explore how science supports somatic work — and why breath is one of the most powerful (and underused) tools we have for regulation.

INSIDE WE DIVE INTO: 

• How breathwork actually impacts the brain

• The neuroscience behind stress, survival responses, and safety

• Why “going big” often backfires in healing spaces

• The magic of doing less (but with intention)

• Why nervous system regulation isn’t just a wellness trend

• Real-world stories and practices you can apply today

THE LINKS: 

• CONNECT WITH SYLVIE ON INSTAGRAM 
• TUNE-IN TO SYLVIE'S PODCAST 
• RECORDED BHRAMARI BREATH PRACTICE WITH SYLVIE 
• CONNECT WITH ERIN ON INSTAGRAM
• APPLY TO THE 250HR FACILITATOR TRAINING

In this interview episode, Erin welcomes another powerful guest teacher from her upcoming 250hr Somatic Facilitator Training; Lina Vallejos — a modern mystic and embodiment guide who weaves astrology and Human Design in a way that’s raw, intuitive, and rooted in real life.

This isn’t a conversation about what it means to be a Generator or your Saturn return. It’s a deep, honest exploration of what happens when we stop outsourcing our power to systems — and start using them to understand, soften into, and fully express who we already are.

Erin and her guest dive into their personal journey with sisterhood — how healing within their relationships with women shifted everything else. They go into the witch wound, the fears that still run deep, and why walking this path publicly can feel like a risk — and a reclamation.

This is an episode for anyone craving honest connection, soul-level guidance, and a reminder that your individuality is the medicine.

INSIDE WE DIVE INTO: 

• How astrology & HD can support embodiment — not performance

• The "witch wound" & the fear of being too much

• What real sisterhood can shift in your nervous system

• Why “one-size-fits-all” doesn’t work in healing or service

• The future of teaching, leading, and living from your design

• Personal stories, initiations, and laughter along the way (duh)

THE LINKS: 

• CONNECT WITH LINA ON INSTAGRAM 
• CONNECT WITH ERIN ON INSTAGRAM 
• APPLY TO THE 250HR FACILITATOR TRAINING