In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Mary Ann Clements to talk about the Red Tents movement and the power of creating sacred spaces for women’s self-expression, rest, and community.

Mary Ann shares how she first encountered a Red Tent during a time of major life shifts, and how stepping into that simple, agenda-free space became a profound experience. Together, we explore how modern Red Tents have evolved, what they look like today, and why they continue to matter so deeply.

We also talk about the ways patriarchy has taught us to compete with one another, the painful reality that many of us now have fewer rights than our grandmothers, and the importance of both in-person and online communities. This is a conversation about resistance, healing, and the beauty of gathering together to simply be.

Listen in and ask yourself: where in your life can you create or step into a sacred space of your own?

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This podcast episode was edited by Jordan, a cohost from The Astro Study Room
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Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic
Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ