Meeting Yourself in the Dark: Re-Imagining Your Relationship With the Winter Season

Send Mara a quick text love note here!In this podcast episode, I delve into my life-long journey of transforming my relationship with the winter season. Once dreading the cold and darkness, I have learned to reframe this time of year as as an opportunity for deep self-connection by asking myself the question "what is this season BEST for?" Tune in to hear me reflect on my past, including my struggles with childhood fears and postpartum experiences of grappling with fear of the dark. I emphasize the importance of how meeting ourselves in the dark fosters self-trust. Towards the end of the episode, I share my own delightfully practical ways to enjoy winter, such as taking a social media break, engaging in cozy activities, and reconnecting with my inner light. The episode encourages YOU to reconsider their approach to winter and find joy and meaning in this quieter, darker time of year.00:17 Reimagining the Winter Season01:33 Winter Camp: Meeting Yourself the Dark02:09 Personal Journey with Darkness05:14 The Winter Solstice and Seasonal Reflections06:33 Cultural Expectations vs. Natural Rhythms09:35 Winter as a Time for Self-Connection13:13 Practical Tips for a Cozy Winter19:10 Reconnecting with Inner Light and Warmth22:13 Invitation to ReflectFeeling a little crispy? Join meWET: Water Yourself First. WET is a virtual retreat weekend August 28 - 30 for the over-givers and everyone-else-first humans who are ready to stop running on empty: part burnout workshop, part slumber party, all for you. Grab your spot for $44 at maraglatzel.com/WET