Womb Whispers

Womb Whispers

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Womb Whispers episodes

  • Decolonizing the Body – with Kelsey Blackwell & Lisa Jara
    Does this sound familiar?
    It's hard for you to say No, especially to people you like or want to be liked by.
    You hardly know what YOU really want (or don't dare wanting it).
    You get by with the bare minimum and maybe secretly pride yourself in not needing much or not taking up more space.
    You discount your contribution and the value you bring to the table.
    You believe there is something wrong with you.
    All these are patterns many marginalized folks hold in the body, that come from centuries of surviving in systems of dominance and oppression that most of our modern societies are rooted in.
    Colonization is a complex topic and we certainly won't release its effects in one generation alone.
    But my guest Kelsey Blackwell and I hope that by pointing out the ways you may have internalised systems of oppression, and showing you how to recognise and unravel these patterns in yourself, you will feel more free and liberated in your own life – undoubtedly contributing to the necessary collective transformation towards living more harmoniously with each other and our environment.
    Listen in as we specifically dive into
    - The different lineages influencing Kelsey's body of work
    - How the colonist mindset lives inside of your body and how to identify it in your patterns of behaviour
    - The importance of re-establishing a relationship with your body and with the land you live on, wherever that is
    - Why part of the healing process can only happen in community and why it's important to have black or BIPOC spaces to do this work
    - Two simple practices to start decolonizing your body
    Resources we mentioned:
    Kelsey's book: Decolonizing the Body https://www.kelseyblackwell.com/book
    A Fireside Chat about Pre- & Post-Natal Depression and Postpartum Psychosis: https://lisa-jara.com/en/blog/e22-a-fireside-chat-about-pre-post-natal-depression-and-postpartum-psychosis
    Free Tiny Course "Unlock the Healing Power of Your Cycle": https://lisa-jara.com/cyclecharting
    Kelsey Blackwell, is the author of "Decolonizing the Body: Healing, Body-Centered Practices for Women of Color to Reclaim Confidence, Dignity & Self Worth" and a cultural somatics practitioner.
    As a facilitator, coach and speaker she has brought abolitionist embodied practices to such diverse groups as riders on Bay Area Rapid Transit trains to students at Stanford University to the offices of LinkedIn. She works 1:1 with clients as well as leads the 8-week group program, Decolonizing the Body. In addition to being impactful, Kelsey believes working towards personal and collective liberation must also bring joy.
    Get in touch with Kelsey through her website [https://kelseyblackwell.com] and on Substack [kelseyblackwell.substack.com].
    Do you want to start your week refreshed and grounded and more connected to your body AND stay up-to-date on all my latest events? Sign up for Moonday Musings: https://lisa-jara.com/en/moonday-musings
    You can also ask me a question here: https://lisa-jara.com/en/ask-me
    or send me a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/lisajara
    And if you want to address the deeper layers of menstrual or perimenopausal health issues and feel safe, happy, healthy and (w)holy in your body, book your Complimentary Consultation here: https://lisa-jara.as.me
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    You can find the links and the transcript of this episode at:
    https://lisa-jara.com/en/blog/e54-decolonizing-the-body-with-kelsey-blackwell-lisa-jara
    54 min
  • Making Peace with Christianity and the True Teachings of Jesus and Mary
    Happy Easter!
    Do you know how this festival came about and the real reason for celebration?
    Because it’s not (just) Jesus dying and rising from the dead – it’s Life itself that's rising from the death of winter!
    People have celebrated the rebirth of Nature, fertility and pleasure long before Christianity became a thing.
    But even though I myself have broken with the Christian religion (as taught by the institution church) long ago – having been raised in a Christianised society (like in many parts of the world) still influences me big time, and has me see my pleasure as something dirty and shameful.
    It's only in recent years, since I've come across new research, that I began a process of reconnecting with the original teachings of Jesus and Mary Magdalene – or Yeshua and Mirjam, their original names – and have been able to make peace with Christianity as Jesus and Mary taught it; learning to see pleasure as one of the most natural expressions of life force energy that runs through all of us.
    Come along on the journey today, as I dive into
    - The symbolism of Spring Equinox and Easter celebrations
    - The influence of being raised by an uber-religious grandmother on my pleasure and well-being
    - The difference between belief-based religions and cultures of experiencing the Divine in everyday life
    - My personal belief and values (hint: underneath it all, we essentially believe in the same thing)
    - The true teachings of Jesus and Mary
    And I'm curious:
    What's your relationship with religion and faith? What's coming up for you as you hear my words?
    I appreciate learning more about you, your story and your views (even when they're different to mine), so tell me about them:
    Send me a mail at [email protected] or a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/lisajara
    Books I mentioned:
    “Mary Magdalene Revealed” by Meggan Watterson
    “The Moon Under Her Feet” by Clysta Kinstler
    Would you like to start your week refreshed and grounded and more connected to your body AND stay up to date with my articles, podcast episodes and events? Sign up for my weekly e-letter, Mo(o)nday Musings: https://lisa-jara.com/en/moonday-musings
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    You can find the links and the transcript of this episode at:
    https://lisa-jara.com/en/blog/e53-making-peace-with-christianity-and-the-true-teachings-of-jesus-and-mary
    28 min
  • An Honest Conversation about HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) in (Peri)Menopause
    Join Leslie Ellis and me for an open and honest conversation about HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) in (Peri)Menopause, the in-built medicine cabinet of your body and different angles to consider in order to make an informed decision for yourself and your body.
    This is NOT about giving anyone advice on whether or not external hormones are a good solution (we’re not doctors, after all), but an open exploration that mainly aims at exploring how to not inadvertently shame one another (or our bodies) around loaded topics like this.
    We dive into
    - Why it's important to hold space for different ideas and information and even opinions to be valid at the same time
    - The immense transition your body is going through in perimenopause and how different stressors can disrupt this natural process
    - How Leslie supported herself naturally and why she chose to support her body with bioidentical HRT too
    Our goal is for you to become inspired to get all the support you need to make an informed decision for yourself and your body, and thereby take your female health into your own hands!
    Resources we mentioned:
    Lisa's "Unlock the Healing Power of your Cycle (in pre-, peri- and post-menopause)": https://lisa-jara.com/cyclecharting
    Leslie's "4 Realms of Sacred Self-Care": https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Ld7eSv8NDUuDKGd7Wb2MXvzxnERCtd4/view?usp=drive_link
    Happy, Healthy, (W)Holy Menopause Summit recordings: https://lisa-jara.com/hhh-menopause
    "Slim, Sane, and Sexy" by Jay H. Mead, and Erin T. Lommen
    The Controversial History of Hormone Replacement Therapy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6780820
    Connect with Leslie here:
    Website: https://www.yogaheartsong.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leslie.ellis.359
    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartsongsoulsearchers
    Start your week refreshed and grounded and more connected to your body AND stay up-to-date on all my latest events by signing up for Moonday Musings: https://lisa-jara.com/en/moonday-musings
    And if you want to address the deeper layers of menstrual or perimenopausal health issues and feel safe, happy, healthy and (w)holy in your body, book your Complimentary Consultation here: https://tidycal.com/lisajara/discovery-call
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    You can find the links and the transcript of this episode at:
    https://lisa-jara.com/en/blog/e52-an-honest-conversation-about-hrt-in-perimenopause
    50 min
  • A Fireside Chat about Navigating Challenging Life Transitions
    The only permanence in life is change – but some changes are more difficult to navigate than others. As a confidante through challenging life transitions – the moments of crisis – I’m really excited to have friend and fellow Soul-based Coach Corinne Konrad Calder with me for an open conversation about how to hold yourself when your world is falling apart.
    Despite having a rather frightening flavour, “crisis” actually means “turning point”, simple as that. A moment of awakening and decision, where you can let go of parts of you that are outdated and decide on a new direction for yourself and your life.
    But how can you navigate this challenging transition, the messy middle, so you come out the other way feeling stronger and more resilient in a new beginning?
    That’s exactly what we talked about, so listen in to learn
    - Corinne's own story of many challenging and not-so-challenging life transitions
    - Why it's important to allow grief and other intense emotions to be present, including ways to process and release them
    - The role of a non-judgmental community to feel seen, heard and held in your experience
    - How creating space for the autumn and winter phase will make a new beginning more easeful
    - Questions to find out what you really really want in life
    - Corinne's encouraging message to you
    Start your week refreshed and grounded and more connected to your body AND stay up-to-date on all my latest events by signing up for Moonday Musings: https://lisa-jara.com/en/moonday-musings
    Resources we mentioned:
    Get in touch with Corinne Konrad Calder through her website: https://corinnekonradcalder.com or over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corinne.konrad.calder
    Something we didn't mentioned in the recording, but that came up in the conversation with attendees afterwards:
    Talking Female Health with Amy & Lisa - Don't be afraid to outgrow your current relationships! https://youtu.be/ewYCqzwrBb8
    You can also ask me a question here: https://lisa-jara.com/en/ask-me
    or send me a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/lisajara
    And if you want to address the deeper layers of menstrual or perimenopausal health issues and feel safe, happy, healthy and (w)holy in your body, book your Complimentary Consultation here: https://tidycal.com/lisajara/discovery-call
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    You can find the links and the transcript of this episode at:
    https://lisa-jara.com/en/blog/e51-a-fireside-chat-about-navigating-challenging-life-transitions
    41 min
  • The Quiet Revolution – How I went from Body Shame to Body Trust
    To celebrate my 50th (!!!) episode, I share my personal story and how I got into the work I'm doing now, as a Menstrual & Menopausal Health Specialist and confidante through challenging life transitions.
    It's the story about how one book changed the course of my life forever, allowing me to make peace with my eating disorders, release body shame and recognise the sacredness of my (menstrual) cycle.
    Dive in to learn
    - what the book taught me and how that deeply influenced my life
    - how I define embodied cyclical living and why I see it as both my spiritual and my feminist practice
    - the two fundamental principles of Life that made me start a Quiet, yet powerful Revolution to bring people back in touch with their own body and cyclical nature
    And I would love to know: Does any of this resonate with you? What comes up as you hear me share my story? What is your relationship with your body and your cycle?
    Send me a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/lisajara or ask me a question here: https://lisa-jara.com/en/ask-me
    Resources I mentioned:
    "Goddess Wisdom" by Tanishka
    Happy Healthy Period: https://lisa-jara.com/en/happy-healthy-period
    Happy Healthy Menopause: https://lisa-jara.com/en/happy-healthy-menopause
    True to You: https://lisa-jara.com/en/true-to-you
    Unlock the Healing Power of your Cycle (in pre-, peri- and post-menopause): https://lisa-jara.com/cyclecharting
    If you want to find out how I can support you in addressing the deeper layers of menstrual or perimenopausal health issues and feel safe, happy, healthy and (w)holy in your body, book your Complimentary Consultation here: https://tidycal.com/lisajara/discovery-call
    Would you like to start your week refreshed and grounded and mroe connected to your body? Sign up for my weekly e-letter, Mo(o)nday Musings: https://lisa-jara.com/en/moonday-musings
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    You can find the links and the transcript of this episode at:
    https://lisa-jara.com/en/blog/e50-the-quiet-revolution-how-i-went-from-body-shame-to-body-trust
    42 min
  • Healthi-(h)er Cooking - Reducing toxins in your kitchen and nourishing your body for optimal female health
    How can you prepare food in a way that allows less toxins and more nutrients to enter your body?
    And why does it matter to your female and womb health in particular?
    I'm so happy to have my guest Julie Neustadter with me, a breast cancer survivor turned Healthy Cooking Coach, to nerd out on ideas for healthi-er and nutritious food choices, cooking procedures and different layers of detoxification in your environment and in your body.
    We dive into
    - Julie's story and how she became a Holistic Health Coach and Cookware-Toxins-Expert
    - Why it's important to detox first, before bringing more nutrients in
    - The relationship between your gut and your female health
    - What to pay attention to when buying and preparing your food
    - How you can diversify your vitamin, mineral and fibre intake
    Our goal is for you to become inspired and excited to experiment and take your health into your own hands!
    Resources I mentioned:
    Sign up for "Lymphatic Initiation" to activate your lymphatic flow and helkop your body detoxify ... for optimal female health: https://lisa-jara.com/lymphatic-initiation
    Start your week refreshed and grounded and more connected to your body AND stay up-to-date on all my latest events by signing up for Moonday Musings: https://lisa-jara.com/en/moonday-musings
    Ask me a question here: https://lisa-jara.com/en/ask-me
    Or send me a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/lisajara
    And if you want to address the deeper layers of menstrual or perimenopausal health issues and feel safe, happy, healthy and (w)holy in your body, book your Complimentary Consultation here: https://tidycal.com/lisajara/discovery-call
    Get in touch with Julie:
    Julie Neustadter - Healthy Cooking Coach and Educator
    Instagram: @flavor_me_healthy_
    Facebook: @julie.neustadter
    Phone: +1 415 717 3578
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    You can find the links and the transcript of this episode at:
    https://lisa-jara.com/en/blog/e49-healthi-her-cooking
    47 min
  • Overlooked and Underrated: Why your Lymphatic System matters to your Female Health
    There's research that shows that it's predominantly female bodies that are affected by lymphatic stagnation – leading to inflammation, auto-immune disease, chronic pain, menstrual pain and different conditions of estrogen-dominance, like cysts, fibroids, PMS (PreMenstrual Syndrome), PMDD (PreMenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), endometriosis and symptoms associated with perimenopause.
    What role does an optimal lymphatic flow play in alleviating any of them? Why does it get stagnant or blocked in the first place? And how can you care for your lymphatic system, and therefore your female health, on a daily basis?
    Join me today as I dive into:
    - My personal reason why I'm such an advocate for lymphatic work
    - The three main tasks of the lymphatic system for your overall health
    - The crucial role optimal lymph flow plays in female health in particular
    - How it is connected to nervous system regulation, hormonal balance and breast health
    - Simple practices to support your lymphatic flow on a day-to-day basis
    Resources I mentioned:
    Sign up for Mo(o)nday Musings, my weekly e-letter to start your week refreshed and grounded and mroe connected to your body: Sign up for Moonday Musings: https://lisa-jara.com/en/moonday-musings
    Sign up for "Lymphatic Initiation – Boost your Immune System and Activate your Lymph Flow for Optimal (Pelvic) Health": https://lisa-jara.com/lymphatic-initiation
    Podcast episodes:
    A Beginner’s Guide to the Power of the Lymphatic System: https://lisa-jara.com/en/blog/e47-a-beginners-guide-to-the-power-of-the-lymphatic-system/
    4 Deeper Practices for Optimal Female Health: https://lisa-jara.com/en/blog/e46-4-deeper-practices-for-optimal-female-health
    The Deeper Side of Detox (Talking Female Health with Amy & Lisa): https://youtu.be/UqNKJ1qZgQw
    Ask me a question here: https://lisa-jara.com/en/ask-me
    Or send me a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/lisajara
    And if you want to address the deeper layers of menstrual or perimenopausal health issues and feel safe, happy, healthy and (w)holy in your body, book your Complimentary Consultation here: https://tidycal.com/lisajara/discovery-call
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    You can find the links and the transcript of this episode at:
    https://lisa-jara.com/en/blog/e48-overlooked-and-underrated-why-your-lymphatic-system-matters-to-your-female-health
    34 min
  • A Beginner's Guide to the Power of the Lymphatic System
    This is an introduction to the most overlooked and underrated health-care system of the body: Your lymphatic system!
    It is, in fact, nothing less than your body's waste removal system and essential part of your immune system (together with your nervous and digestive system), so tending to your lymph flow will help redcuce toxins and inflammation, and give your immune function a big boost.
    Whether you suffer from chronic pelvic pain (like period pain), chronic back bain, chronic fatigue, autoimmune issues or symptoms associated with perimenopause, activating and tending to your lymphatic system is a major gamechanger in easing any of them.
    And the best: There are a few very simple everyday life hacks that you can do, to take good care of your lymphatic health.
    Listen in to find out
    - What the lymphatic system is and how it works
    - Why it so crucially important for your health
    - Signs of an impaired lymph flow
    - 3 + 1 simple tweaks to care for your lymphatic health
    Resources I mentioned:
    Sign up for "Lymphatic Initiation – Boost your Immune System and Activate your Lymph Flow for Optimal (Pelvic) Health": https://lisa-jara.com/lymphatic-initiation
    Podcast episodes:
    The Inner Winter explained: https://lisa-jara.com/en/blog/e25-1-the-four-phases-of-your-cycle-explained-part-1-inner-winter
    What are cycle check-ins and why do they matter: https://lisa-jara.com/en/blog/e5-what-are-cycle-check-ins-and-why-do-they-matter
    5 Simple Lifestyle Tweaks for Optimal (Pelvic) Health: https://lisa-jara.com/en/blog/e45-5-simple-lifestyle-tweaks-for-optimal-pelvic-health
    4 Deeper Practices for Optimal Female Health: https://lisa-jara.com/en/blog/e46-4-deeper-practices-for-optimal-female-health
    Ask me a question here: https://lisa-jara.com/en/ask-me
    Or send me a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/lisajara
    And if you want to address the deeper layers of menstrual or perimenopausal health issues and feel safe, happy, healthy and (w)holy in your body, book your Complimentary Consultation here: https://tidycal.com/lisajara/discovery-call
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    You can find the links and the transcript of this episode at:
    https://lisa-jara.com/en/blog/e47-a-beginners-guide-to-the-power-of-the-lymphatic-system
    33 min
  • 4 Deeper Practices for Optimal Female Health
    Apart from the 5 simple lifestyle tweaks I showed you in the last episode, there are 4 deeper practices that will support your female health / womb health in general, and help ease menstrual or perimenopausal discomfort in particular.
    Today I talk about why and how to lead a more anti-inflammatory lifestyle on a physical, emotional, mental and energetic level, so you experience less inner stress and tension, thereby improving your gut health, lymphatic health and nervous system health.
    Listen in to find out how to eat well, feel well, think well and surrender well, so you experience more joy in your life, have more energy for the things you love and enjoy doing and keep an optimistic and hopeful outlook on life.
    Resources I mentioned:
    Sign up for "Lymphatic Initiation – Boost your Immune System and Activate your Lymph Flow for Optimal (Pelvic) Health": https://lisa-jara.com/lymphatic-initiation
    To book your Complimentary Consultation with me, head here: https://tidycal.com/lisajara/discovery-call
    Alternatively, you can submit any questions here: https://lisa-jara.com/en/ask-me
    Or simply send me a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/lisajara
    Podcast Episode "5 Simple Lifestyle Tweaks for Optimal (Pelvic) Health": https://lisa-jara.com/en/blog/e45-5-simple-lifestyle-tweaks-for-optimal-pelvic-health
    Book "When the Body says No" by Dr. Gabor Maté
    Do you want to start your week with some soul-infused musings and receive weekly resources and support in your personal pelvic health? Sign up for Mo(o)nday Musings: https://lisa-jara.com/en/moonday-musings
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    You can find the links and the transcript of this episode at:
    https://lisa-jara.com/en/blog/e46-4-deeper-practices-for-optimal-female-health
    41 min
  • 5 Simple Lifestyle Tweaks for Optimal (Pelvic) Health
    Through my training in women's/female (pelvic) health I recognised that there are five fundamental things that we do every day, that, when paid attention to, will make a big difference in your overal health, and your female (pelvic) health in particular.
    They not only help soothe your nervous system, reduce anxiety and improve concentration, they also enhance lymphatic and blood flow, keep your muscles smooth and supple (especially the pelvic floor) and help your digestion – thus allowing your body to do its daily repair processes.
    Listen in to find out:
    - How you can slow down time (or rather, reduce the speed of life)
    - Why the simple things matter
    - How to breathe well, drink well, chew well, move well and rest well in order to care for your (pelvic) health
    Resources I mentioned:
    Sign up for / Enroll in "Lymphatic Initiation – Boost your Immune System and Activate your Lymph Flow for Optimal (Pelvic) Health": https://lisa-jara.com/lymphatic-initiation
    Email me at [email protected] or ask me anything here [https://lisa-jara.com/en/ask-me]
    Become part of my (email) community and receive weekly resources and support in your personal pelvic health:https://lisa-jara.com/en/moonday-musings
    Podcast "The reason why it feels so hard to rest": https://lisa-jara.com/en/blog/e42-the-reason-why-it-feels-so-hard-to-rest
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    You can find the links and the transcript of this episode at:
    https://lisa-jara.com/en/blog/e45-5-simple-lifestyle-tweaks-for-optimal-pelvic-health
    33 min

About Womb Whispers

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Let’s be honest: As a woman or menstruating person in this society, it isn’t exactly easy to grow up with a lot of reverence for your body, nor your cycle. In this spiritual-feminist podcast about…