EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 19 MIN
Moon Phases & Feminine Power: Your Weekly Cycle Sync - Waning Moon & Premenstrum : SLOW THE FUCK DOWN
from Healing Her Story with Riva Jean-Paul · host Riva Jean-Paul
This week on Moon Phases & Feminine Power: Your Weekly Cycle Sync, we’re attuning to the energy of the waning moon—a sacred and often overlooked phase of the menstrual and lunar cycle. Associated with inner autumn and the premenstrual phase, this part of the cycle invites us to release, reflect, and return to ourselves.But in a culture that rewards productivity over presence, this shift can feel… hard.If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or afraid to slow down—especially as energy begins to wane—you’re not alone. And you're not broken.In this episode, I share:🌙 Why the waning moon often triggers resistance, anxiety, and overstimulation🌙 How trauma and survival conditioning can make slowing down feel unsafe🌙 Gentle, embodied ways to honor this phase of the cycle—even if you’re short on time🌙 Practical, lived-in examples of what rest can really look like (hint: it doesn’t have to mean doing nothing)Whether you're a woman navigating burnout, a cycle-aware being learning to soften, or someone reclaiming safety in rest—this episode is a gentle reminder that your body knows what to do when you listen.✨ This is a beautiful one to bookmark, revisit, and share.Free trauma-informed somatic meditations to support you this week🤲🏼🌹– Patience & Anxiety Relief– Tension Relief & Grounding– Rest & RestorationSend 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 Moon Phases & Feminine Power: Your Weekly Cycle Sync, we’re attuning to the energy of the waning moon—a sacred and often overlooked phase of the menstrual and lunar cycle. Associated with inner autumn and the premenstrual phase, this part of the cycle invites us to release, reflect, and return to ourselves. But in a culture that rewards productivity over presence, this shift can feel… hard. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or afraid to slow down—esp...
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