EPISODE · Jul 21, 2025 · 23 MIN
Moon Phases & Feminine Power: Your Weekly Cycle Sync – Slow Down to Heal
from Healing Her Story with Riva Jean-Paul · host Riva Jean-Paul
This week on Healing Her Story, we’re tuning into the energy of the waning moon — a sacred window in the lunar and menstrual cycle that most women overlook… and yet, it holds the key to everything you're craving right now: clarity, rest, and real, embodied transformation.We’re entering the premenstrual time of the cycle, a phase often labeled as “too much” — too emotional, too tired, too sensitive. But what if those symptoms were signals? What if the mood swings, overwhelm, and exhaustion weren’t problems to fix… but messages asking you to slow down?✨ Because here’s the truth: slowing down doesn’t mean you’re falling behind. It means you’re finally moving in rhythm with your body. ✨In this episode, I’ll help you:Understand why this phase of the cycle feels so intenseRelease the pressure to perform when your body is asking for pauseIdentify the cost of ignoring your rhythms and how it affects your healingLearn how to integrate your growth without burnout or bypassGet practical steps for slowing down in everyday life (without stopping everything)You’ll walk away with a new lens on your struggle and a deeper understanding of why your current approach to healing or growth might not be working — and what to do instead.If you’ve been feeling stuck, fatigued, overwhelmed, or like your body is begging for something different — this episode is your permission slip to pause, reset, and listen.Send us Fan Mail Our intro and outro song, Reclamation (Reborn), is an anthem of remembering.This song was created as a companion for the healing journey, especially for women reclaiming their voices, their rhythms, and their belonging in a world shaped by patriarchy.You’re invited to listen, feel, and let the music meet you wherever you are.Looking for support? Here's how to go deeper:Book a Somatic Assessment: Your 75-min 1:1 virtual session to explore what your body is holding and shape a personalized care plan. Book HereFree Trauma Recovery Mini-Course: A self-guided intro to trauma recovery and nervous system care. Download Here1:1 and Group Support: Virtual and in-person offerings. Learn MoreMeditations on Insight Timer: Guided practices for nervous system regulation. Listen HereWatch Reclamation: A music video and expressive arts project. Watch HereFollow on Instagram: @healingherstorypodcastSubscribe so you never miss an episode. Email [email protected] or DM @healingherstorypodcast on Instagram.
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This week on Healing Her Story, we’re tuning into the energy of the waning moon — a sacred window in the lunar and menstrual cycle that most women overlook… and yet, it holds the key to everything you're craving right now: clarity, rest, and real, embodied transformation. We’re entering the premenstrual time of the cycle, a phase often labeled as “too much” — too emotional, too tired, too sensitive. But what if those symptoms were signals? What if the mood swings, overwhelm, and exhaustion we...
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