Inspired by the outcry around "Wicked for Good," Cat and Jayenna discuss their own body journeys. Around 80% of women report being dissatisfied with their bodies and tens of millions of women will suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder in their life. Cat and Jayenna share some of the body insecurities they have faced, along with tools they have used to work through the negative self talk. You do not have to be at war with your body. It is a journey but peace is possible.

#wicked #freewoman #bodyimage #bodypositivity #menopause 

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Our increased understanding of nuerological functioning as well as the autism spectrum has caused many late in life epiphanies. As our neurodiverse children are being diagnosed and finding resources, Millenials and even Baby Boomers are realizing traits they'd thought of as family quirks actually fall within the DSM 5. The emotional response around this tends to be relief and a feeling of freedom.

Cat and Jayenna explain how their late-in-life epiphanies about their brains helped heal their self worth and boost their confidence. Part of becoming a freewoman is discovering your mind. Each and every brain is unique and the better you understand yours, the better you can get where you want to go in life.

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Cat and Jayenna share their stories of healing through healthy relationships in this episode. Emotional intimacy whether in a friendship or a romantic partnerships will trigger the unhealed pieces of your heart. It feels like a huge risk to open yourself to another person after being hurt. This is why so much of the healing journey happens through relationships. Our ability to communicate our needs, express our emotions and connect authentically can only happen when we let another person in. And finding love after abuse can feel like the biggest risk of all.

#narcissist #healingjourney #freewoman 

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People talk a lot about how to identify narcissists, but what do you do once you've figured out someone is toxic? How do you move forward?

Cat and Jayenna share some of their personal experiences dealing with narcissists, how they handled them and how they escaped their web. It is tricky navigating the narcissist's illusions as well as the flying monkeys they surround themselves with, but it is possible. You can set yourself free from toxic people.

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A key component of being a Freewoman is using your voice. We must learn to use our voices to advocate for ourselves, for our children and for other victims. Our voices can also draw awareness to injustice and speak truth where lies have been allowed to muddy the waters. Sometimes your voice is the only thing standing between an abuser and their victim.

If you have experienced trauma, especially childhood abuse, standing up for yourself can feel like an impossible task. But the only way out is through. The more you use your voice to stand up for yourself, the more your nervous system will learn it's safe to speak.

It's amazing what a difference one voice speaking truth can make. Your voice matters.

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Our inner world is greatly influenced by the seasons. As the trees drop their leaves and farmers harvest their crops our minds begin exploring the lessons of harvest and death. Halloween is a great opportunity to engage in shadow work. Shadow work is like a spiritual harvest--gathering truths from your experiences, releasing what no longer serves and preparing for rebirth. We must honor all aspects of the self, even the parts that seem dark and terrifying. Go towards the ghouls and ghosts and find the treasures waiting in their outstretched hands.

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Every fall the trees drop their leaves. But what nature does so beautifully, humans struggle to practice. Loss is a painful part of life but also a gift when seen through the bigger picture. Cat and Jayenna explore the losses in their lives and how those dark periods ended up creating the most fertile grounds for new beginnings. If you are struggling with loss or feeling weighed down by the heaviness of life, Freewoman, remember to honor this sacred season. Spring can seem so far away in the dead of winter, but it is closer than you think.

#loss #freewoman #community #grief #healingjourney

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Cat and Jayenna discuss becoming mothers and how the reality of motherhood compares to their childhood fantasies. From delivery to teenagers, nothing about raising children was what they'd thought it would be. They hope to provide support and community for other mothers facing the same difficulties. We're not alone. None of us are alone.

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The body is a great teacher and aging is one of its most powerful lessons. As middle age creeps in, you find your doctor's appointments becoming more extensive. You are no longer in the driver's seat so to speak and must instead listen to your body and let it lead when it comes to daily routines, exercise and nutrition. It is a process of surrendering that is not for the faint of heart.

Cat and Jayenna share how perimenopause coupled with trauma has effected their bodies and their journey to let go of their fantasy around the body in order to accept the reality of aging. Showing one of the core foundations of being a freewoman, having the courage to let go of what we wish in order to face what is.

#menopause #aging #traumahealing

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Everyone regardless of income, race or gender deserves to have shelter and safety. But as housing costs skyrocket and wages stagnate more and more are facing the possibility of homelessness. In this episode, Cat shares the story of how she lost her home, shedding light on the many misconceptions around poverty and homelessness.

#homeless #poverty #mentalhealth

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