Dark half of the year - Part 1 Honouring Samhain, Cycles, and Letting Go (Ep 39)

Send us Fan MailWelcome to a special three-part series on The Purpose of the Dark Half of the Year with your hosts, Hannah Carr and Sarah King real-life sisters and co-founders of The Holistic Health Collective.As we enter the darker months, nature invites us to slow down, shed, and reflect. In this episode, we explore the wisdom of Samhain (Halloween), the Celtic New Year, and how to honour the cycles of death and rebirth — both within ourselves and in the world around us.Together we explore:🌗 The meaning and magic of the dark half of the year🌬️ Why letting go can be so hard — and how to find safety in surrender🍂 The connection between grief, emotions, and physical health🕯️ Rituals and reflections to help you work with this season🧡 The folklore behind Samhain and the origins of pumpkin carvingHannah and Sarah also share heartfelt reflections on emotional vulnerability, the importance of rest, and ways to support your body from nourishing autumn foods to keeping warm and tending your lungs and spirit.💫 Remember: the darkness isn’t an ending....it’s a beginning in disguise.Resources Mentioned:Samhain Blog https://www.holistichealthcollective.co.uk/samhain-celebration/Autumn Nutrition Blog https://www.holistichealthcollective.co.uk/autumn-nutrition-to-stay-healthyJoin our Samhain Cacao Ceremony & Online Ritual — email us at [email protected] with Us:🌿 Instagram: @holistichealthcollectiveuk_🌸 Website: www.holistichealthcollective.co.ukIf this episode resonates, please share it with a friend who might need a reminder that it’s okay to slow down, soften, and let go.If you would like our free moon download to get the list of the 12 astrological signs and how they impact your body parts and emotions, grab that here: https://holistichealthc.kartra.com/page/moondownloadIf you are looking to balance your hormones naturally, then try our free 5 day hormone balance challenge, back to balance. Register here: https://holistichealthc.kartra.com/page/BacktohormonebalanceWe are on socials at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthcollectiveuk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthcacaoukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/holistichealthcollectiveuk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holistichealthcacaouk/Website:https://www.holistichealthcollective.co.ukWhere you can find out more about of women's health retreats, our healthy products. our online health membership for peri-menopausal women, online courses and our in person events.Our Women's health membership when you can join liv...