The Phoenix Perspective Podcast

In this deeply personal Phoenix Unscripted reflection recorded in 2024, I share a story that has quietly shaped much of my life: the belief that I wasn’t good enough.Sometimes those beliefs don’t arrive all at once.They form slowly, moment by moment—through experiences, comments, expectations, and disappointments that leave tiny imprints on our identity.A missed opportunity.A message about your body.A voice of authority telling you who you are.Over time, those moments can begin to form a story that runs quietly in the background of our lives.In this reflection beside the fire, I revisit some of the moments that planted that belief in me—from teenage disappointments to early experiences in the military—and the realization that I’ve spent years chasing a version of myself that always felt just out of reach.But on that day, something inside me shifted.I realized I’m tired of carrying that story.And maybe the only way forward is to start pulling those weeds out of the garden of my life—one belief at a time.In this reflection, we explore:• How the belief “I’m not good enough” can take root over time• The subtle ways institutions and authority figures shape our identity• What it feels like to chase a version of yourself that always seems out of reach• Why unlearning old beliefs is a slow, intentional process• The moment we decide we’re done carrying the weight of those storiesThis episode isn’t about fixing anything.It’s simply an honest reflection about the stories we carry—and what it might look like to finally set some of them down.So take a breath, settle in, and join me beside the fire.If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love what's happening inside the Red Tent Society. This is a space where women gather to rest, reconnect, and rise as Cyclical Beings.Check out the Red Tent Society HERE.Season 2: Rising in Real Life starts on the New Moon on May 16! This season, we’ll explore how women live, work, and lead once they stop abandoning their bodies and start waking up to their feminine power.Follow The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don’t miss an episode, released every Moon Phase.

In this Phoenix Unscripted reflection, I sit beside the fire and explore a question that’s been on my mind lately: where does our energy actually come from?We often hear spiritual teachings that say energy is infinite and doesn’t come from the physical world. But as someone who works closely with the body, I’ve been reflecting on the truth that our energy is more complex than that.We are both earth and spirit.Our bodies generate energy from the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the sunlight stored in the plants that nourish us. But we also have another kind of energy — the spark that comes from creativity, purpose, excitement, and connection to something larger than ourselves.In this reflection, I share a recent experience that reminded me how powerful that energetic spark can be… and why a truly vibrant life requires caring for both sources of energy.This isn’t a teaching episode.It’s simply a reflection on what it means to feel alive.In this conversation beside the fire, we explore:• Why energy is such an essential part of living a vibrant life• The difference between the body’s physical energy and our energetic spark• Why denying the body cuts us off from an important source of vitality• How creativity, joy, and connection can awaken another kind of energy• Why both the physical and energetic sides of ourselves deserve careIf you’ve ever noticed that certain experiences leave you feeling completely alive — even when you’re tired — this reflection might resonate.So take a breath, settle in, and join me beside the fire.If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love what's happening inside the Red Tent Society. This is a space where women gather to rest, reconnect, and rise as Cyclical Beings.Check out the Red Tent Society HERE.Season 2: Rising in Real Life starts on the New Moon on May 16! This season, we’ll explore how women live, work, and lead once they stop abandoning their bodies and start waking up to their feminine power.Follow The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don’t miss an episode, released every Moon Phase.

In this Phoenix Unscripted reflection, I sit beside the fire and follow a thread that has been quietly weaving through my life for decades.It starts with my motorcycle named Lilith… and leads me into childhood memories of watching bats at dusk, filling notebooks with observations, and falling in love with creatures the world taught us to fear.As I explore the mythology of Lilith and the dark feminine, I begin to notice something fascinating: the symbols, stories, and fascinations that shaped me as a child may have been breadcrumbs all along—little clues pointing me back toward who I truly am.This episode isn’t a lesson or a teaching. It’s an invitation to pause and reflect.Because sometimes the things that captured our imagination when we were young weren’t random at all.They were reminders.In this reflection, we explore:• How childhood fascinations can hold clues about our deeper nature• Why the “dark feminine” is often misunderstood and pushed into shadow• The idea that our lives leave breadcrumbs guiding us back to ourselves• The cycles of awakening and integration on a spiritual path• A gentle question to help you reflect on the symbols and stories that shaped youIf you’ve ever felt drawn to certain stories, animals, myths, or archetypes without fully understanding why… this conversation might help you see those threads in a new way.So settle in, take a breath, and join me beside the fire.If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love what's happening inside the Red Tent Society. This is a space where women gather to rest, reconnect, and rise as Cyclical Beings.Check out the Red Tent Society HERE.Season 2: Rising in Real Life starts on the New Moon on May 16! This season, we’ll explore how women live, work, and lead once they stop abandoning their bodies and start waking up to their feminine power.Follow The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don’t miss an episode, released every Moon Phase.

In this Phoenix Unscripted episode, I’m sitting beside the fire with you—unpolished, unplanned, and deeply honest.What began as a quiet early-morning meditation turned into an unexpected conversation with my 12-year-old self and a layer of wounding I didn’t realize was still asking to be seen.This reflection explores the moment many girls experience but rarely name: when the body changes, affection shifts, and something in the masculine—fathers, God, authority, safety—feels like it disappears.I share how puberty, religion, and the sexualization of women’s bodies shaped an abandonment wound that echoed through my relationships, my spirituality, and my sense of self.We talk about healing as a spiral, not a straight line. About reclaiming the body as sacred. About integrating—not rejecting—the divine masculine. And about the quiet power of inner child work, cyclical living, and compassionate self-witnessing.This isn’t a teaching episode. It’s a remembering.If you’ve ever felt abandoned by men, disconnected from the divine, or unsure where your belonging went—come sit by the fire with me.You are not alone.If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love what's happening inside the Red Tent Society. This is a space where women gather to rest, reconnect, and rise as Cyclical Beings.Check out the Red Tent Society HERE.Season 2: Rising in Real Life starts on the New Moon on May 16! This season, we’ll explore how women live, work, and lead once they stop abandoning their bodies and start waking up to their feminine power.Follow The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don’t miss an episode, released every Moon Phase.

In this Phoenix Unscripted episode, Kori Rae Kovacs shares a personal reflection on cycle mindfulness, intentional living, and why honoring your menstrual cycle starts with awareness—not perfection.What if the real beginning of hormone healing isn’t doing everything “right,” but simply paying attention?In this episode, Kori explores the difference between cycle syncing and what she calls cycle mindfulness: bringing your cycle back to the forefront of your awareness each day and learning to respond to your body with presence, boundaries, and self-trust.She shares how protecting her bleed phase became the doorway into deeper healing, how “Baby Bunny Day” revealed a repeating pattern of tenderness in her cycle, and why intentional support on sensitive days can change everything.Inside this reflection:Why cycle mindfulness can be more powerful than trying to do cycle syncing perfectlyHow protecting your menstrual phase helps prevent burnoutThe importance of boundaries around your bleedWhat “Baby Bunny Day” is and how tracking patterns creates self-trustHow intention brings your presence back into your daily lifeWhy paying attention to your cycle is a form of healthcareThis is not a rigid how-to episode.It’s a gentle reminder that your cycle is always speaking—and when you listen, you begin to care for yourself differently.If you’ve been feeling burned out, disconnected from your body, or unsure where to begin with cyclical living, this conversation offers a softer starting point.If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love what's happening inside the Red Tent Society. This is a space where women gather to rest, reconnect, and rise as Cyclical Beings.Check out the Red Tent Society HERE.Season 2: Rising in Real Life starts on the New Moon on May 16! This season, we’ll explore how women live, work, and lead once they stop abandoning their bodies and start waking up to their feminine power. Follow The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don’t miss an episode, released every Moon Phase.

In this Phoenix Unscripted transmission, Kori Rae Kovacs reflects on purpose, presence, and what it truly means to be human.Recorded during a quiet November sunrise, this deeply personal episode explores a simple but powerful question:What if our purpose isn’t to hustle harder or achieve more… but to witness the miracle of being alive?From the stillness of what she calls the “womb portal” — a reflective, inward season before her menstrual cycle begins — Kori shares an unfiltered reflection on slowing down, reconnecting to awe, and remembering why we’re here.Inside this episode:The spiritual meaning of presenceFinding purpose beyond productivitySlowing down in a hustle-driven cultureThe connection between nature, nervous system regulation, and peaceGaia, gratitude, and humanity’s role as witnesses of beautyBeing vs. doingThis is not a teaching episode.It’s a reflection. A transmission. A moment beside the fire.If you’ve been questioning your purpose, feeling disconnected, or overwhelmed by modern life, this conversation invites you back to something simpler: presence, appreciation, and the quiet magic of being human.Listen while walking, journaling, or watching a sunrise. And if this resonates, share it with someone who needs permission to slow down and remember why they’re here.If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love what's happening inside the Red Tent Society. This is a space where women gather to rest, reconnect, and rise as Cyclical Beings.Check out the Red Tent Society HERE.Season 2: Rising in Real Life starts on the New Moon on May 16! This season, we’ll explore how women live, work, and lead once they stop abandoning their bodies and start waking up to their feminine power.Follow The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don’t miss an episode, released every Moon Phase.

Season 1 Finale Episode!Season one of The Phoenix Perspective Podcast is coming to a close, and in this finale episode, Kori Rae Kovacs reflects on the powerful themes, conversations, and transformations that shaped the first episodes.From menstrual cycle awareness and body image healing to Phoenix stories, self-worth, feminine power, and the deep wisdom of the body, this season has been a journey of remembering what it means to live as a cyclical, intuitive, fully alive woman.In this episode, Kori counts down the top 5 most-played episodes of season one, sharing meaningful clips and reflections from the conversations that resonated most deeply with listeners.You’ll hear moments on:Headaches before your period and what your body may be asking forHealing body image and changing your inner dialogueUnderstanding your menstrual cycle and feminine energyThe Phoenix archetype, surrender, and rebirthSelf-worth, feminine power, and women rising togetherKori also shares why she’s taking a seasonal pause, what The Phoenix Unscripted will be during the break, and what listeners can expect in season two, which begins on May 16, 2026.This episode is a celebration of how far we’ve come together — and an invitation to keep rising.If this podcast has helped you feel more connected to your body, your healing, or your own becoming, please take a moment to rate and review the show. Your support helps more women find these conversations.Thank you for being part of season one. Here’s to our next rising!If this episode resonates with you:Follow/subscribe to The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don't miss an episode, released every moon phase!Share it with a friend who you feel would love this episodeLeave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! That helps others discover the amazing stories here on TPPP!Further Resources:👉 Order your 2026 Cycles Journal© here: https://cyclicalroots.com/?ref=Sacredphoenix Don’t forget to use the coupon code SACREDPHOENIX to receive 10% off your purchase!👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at [email protected] you for listening! Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

What happens when life doesn’t go the way you planned?In this episode of The Phoenix Perspective Podcast, Kori Rae Kovacs talks with her longtime friend Lindsey Hastings about infertility grief, the emotional aftermath of ending fertility treatments, and how to rebuild self-trust when a deeply held dream changes.Lindsey shares what it was like to live with the pressure of “one outcome,” how the language of success vs. failure in fertility care impacted her mental health, and the moment the grief became real—when the fertility medications left the fridge and the nursery plan had to change.Together, Kori and Lindsey explore the connection between body shame, perfectionism (hello, eldest daughter energy), and how women learn to blame their bodies—especially after pregnancy loss or years of trying.This conversation is for the woman who feels exhausted, disappointed, or alone in her fertility story—and wants a more compassionate way forward.Lindsey also shares the practice that helped her reconnect with herself: reclaiming joy through movement, dance, and daily choices rooted in love.In this episode, you’ll learn:• How to cope emotionally when fertility treatments don’t lead to a baby• How to move through infertility grief and the “life you thought you’d have”• Why your body isn’t broken—and how to change the inner dialogue• The hidden toll of perfectionism and chronic “mom mode” on women’s health• How joy, movement, and creativity can support healing after infertilityIf this episode resonates, share it with a friend who’s navigating infertility, fertility grief, or pregnancy loss—and leave a review to help more women find this conversation.How to connect with Lindsey Hastings:Follow Lindsey on TikTok: @its_lalalivingFollow Lindsey on Instagram: @its_lalalivingIf this episode resonates with you:Follow/subscribe to The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don't miss an episode, released every moon phase!Share it with a friend who you feel would love this episodeLeave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! That helps others discover the amazing stories here on TPPP!Further Resources:👉 Order your 2026 Cycles Journal© here: https://cyclicalroots.com/?ref=Sacredphoenix Don’t forget to use the coupon code SACREDPHOENIX to receive 10% off your purchase!👉 Looking for a soul-aligned women’s health community? Join the Vibrant & Aligned Facebook group! Click to join: Vibrant & Aligned: Cyclical Living and Women’s Health👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at [email protected] you for listening! Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

Have you ever noticed that a few days before your period, your self-talk turns sharp?You question your work. Your body. Your relationships. Your worth.In this solo episode, I share a vulnerable look into my own luteal phase — including recent cycle changes at 41, the possibility of early perimenopause, and a day when my inner critic was especially loud.But here’s the reframe:What if your inner critic isn’t here to destroy you?What if she’s actually trying to protect you?We explore the energetics of the luteal phase (your inner autumn), why self-criticism tends to peak before your period, and how boundary work — not silencing — may be the medicine.I also walk you through the two-pen journaling practice I use to have real conversations with my inner critic instead of letting her run my life.This isn’t about becoming perfectly positive.It’s about building self-trust, strengthening your inner boundaries, and creating a relationship with every part of yourself — even the sharp ones.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why the inner critic gets louder in the luteal phaseHow cycle tracking helps you understand emotional shiftsThe difference between destructive self-talk and protective awarenessA practical journaling technique to contain and work with your criticHow self-acceptance — not suppression — creates real magicYour inner critic may have wisdom.She just needs a container.If this episode resonates with you:Follow/subscribe to The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don't miss an episode, released every moon phase!Share it with a friend who you feel would love this episodeLeave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! That helps others discover the amazing stories here on TPPP!Further Resources:👉 Order your 2026 Cycles Journal© here: https://cyclicalroots.com/?ref=Sacredphoenix Don’t forget to use the coupon code SACREDPHOENIX to receive 10% off your purchase!👉 Looking for a soul-aligned women’s health community? Click to join: Vibrant & Aligned: Women's Hormone and Spiritual Health👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at [email protected] you for listening! Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

What happens when the place that taught you about God is also the place that harmed you?Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of religious trauma, spiritual abuse, homicide/suicide attempt, and sexual harm to children. Please be advised. If you suspect a child is being abused, call the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD, that’s 1-800-422-4453. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Prophet Harmony (@HAEtheprophet) to talk about religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and the very real wounds many women carry from church spaces. We explore how shame, control, sexual suppression and abuse, and silencing can distort a woman’s relationship with her body, her voice, and the Divine itself.This episode is not about bashing faith. It’s about naming harm. It’s about courage. And it’s about reclaiming your spiritual authority.In this episode, we explore:How religious environments can create trauma responses in the bodyThe difference between faith and spiritual controlSexual shame and the silencing of women’s voicesReclaiming your relationship with God (on your terms)The power of self-love after spiritual woundingIf you’ve ever felt shamed, controlled, or spiritually manipulated… this conversation is for you.How to connect with Prophet Harmony:Follow Prophet Harmony on Instagram: @HAEtheprophetCheck out Prophet Harmony’s latest book: Read Me For Filth: Relationships and the Bloody TrailIf this episode resonates with you:Follow/subscribe to The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don't miss an episode, released every moon phase!Share it with a friend who you feel would love this episodeLeave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! That helps others discover the amazing stories here on TPPP!Further Resources:👉 Order your 2026 Cycles Journal© here: https://cyclicalroots.com/?ref=Sacredphoenix Don’t forget to use the coupon code SACREDPHOENIX to receive 10% off your purchase!👉 Looking for a soul-aligned women’s health community? Join the Vibrant & Aligned Facebook group! Click to join: Vibrant & Aligned: Cyclical Living and Women’s Health👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at [email protected] you for listening! Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

Anxiety isn’t a personal failure—it’s information. In this episode of The Phoenix Perspective Podcast, we explore one incredibly common daily habit that may be quietly amplifying your anxiety… and why no one ever told you to look here.Drawing from my experience as a registered nurse and womb priestess, I break down how caffeine interacts with your nervous system, hormones, stress load, and menstrual cycle—and why what once felt energizing may now feel like racing thoughts, jitters, or constant unease. This isn’t about demonizing coffee or forcing you to quit. It’s about body awareness, timing, and learning how to match stimulation with your actual capacity.We also zoom out to the deeper message anxiety may be carrying: that your body is asking you to slow down, nourish yourself, and move at a more sustainable tempo—especially in a world that rewards constant pushing.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why anxiety is a signal, not a flawHow caffeine can amplify anxiety (especially cyclically)When your cycle may change how your body tolerates stimulationSimple, gentle experiments to reduce anxiety without going “all or nothing”How devotion, pleasure, and self-trust can calm the nervous systemIf anxiety has been louder lately, this episode is an invitation to listen—not judge—and to begin treating your body as a teammate, not something to override.You are worthy of a calmer, more vibrant life.If this episode resonates with you:Follow/subscribe to The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don't miss an episode, released every moon phase!Share it with a friend who you feel would love this episodeLeave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! That helps others discover the amazing stories here on TPPP!Further Resources:👉 Order your 2026 Cycles Journal© here: https://cyclicalroots.com/?ref=Sacredphoenix Don’t forget to use the coupon code SACREDPHOENIX to receive 10% off your purchase!👉 Looking for a soul-aligned women’s health community? Click to join: Vibrant & Aligned: Women's Hormone and Spiritual Health👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at [email protected] you for listening! Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

🛑 What happens when a woman stops living by the rules—and starts listening to her truth?In this powerful and enlightening episode of The Phoenix Perspective Podcast, I sit down with Hilary Burton for a conversation about love, loss, self-worth, and reclaiming feminine power after years of suppression.Hilary shares her journey from being a people-pleasing, over-functioning woman trapped in a marriage where she felt unseen, unsafe, and disconnected from her feminine—to a woman who learned to trust herself, honor her desires, and step fully into her power. We explore how survival mode, perfectionism, and living in constant masculine energy can disconnect women from their bodies, pleasure, and truth—and what it looks like to come home to yourself again.This episode dives into taboo-breaking conversations around dominance, submission, sensuality, and self-trust, while grounding them in emotional healing, nervous system safety, and embodied feminine wisdom. We also explore cyclical living, honoring the menstrual phase, and why being fully seen in all phases of who you are changes everything—especially in relationships.In this episode, we explore:The cost of people-pleasing and living disconnected from feminine powerHow loss and heartbreak can become portals to awakeningFeminine vs. masculine energy and reclaiming self-worthDominance, submission, and the healing power of embodied desireWhy being loved for all of you—not just the “easy” parts—mattersHonoring your body, cycles, and truth without shameHow to connect with Hilary Burton:Follow Hilary on Instagram: @_goddessofgreatness_Check out Hilary’s Podcast on Apple Podcasts: Girl, You’re a GoddessAnd if you want to hear Kori’s episode on Hilary’s show, you can listen here: Ep. 19: Cyclical Living & Period Portals with Kori Rae KovacsIf this episode resonates with you:Follow/subscribe to The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don't miss an episode, released every moon phase!Share it with a friend who you feel would love this episodeLeave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Further Resources:👉 Looking for a soul-aligned women’s health community? Join the Vibrant & Aligned Facebook group! Click to join: Vibrant & Aligned: Cyclical Living and Women’s Health👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at [email protected] you for listening! Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

😣 Your Pre-period headaches aren't random... they are messengers.If you’ve ever noticed tension in your temples, pressure behind your eyes, neck or jaw tightness, or even full-blown migraines in the days leading up to your period, you’re not imagining it—and you’re definitely not alone.In this Full Moon episode of The Phoenix Perspective Podcast, we’re exploring why headaches before your period are so common and how they’re often your body’s way of asking for more support—not punishment or dismissal.These symptoms aren’t “just PMS” or something to power through. They’re patterns. And when you learn how to listen to those patterns, you can begin responding with care instead of frustration, building deeper trust with your body along the way.In this episode, I break down three key reasons headaches tend to appear in the late luteal phase, including the natural estrogen drop before your period, increased nervous system sensitivity to stress and stimulation, and the rise of self-criticism that so many women experience during this phase.We explore how these physical, emotional, and hormonal factors interact—and why slowing down here is not weakness, but wisdom.You’ll also learn gentle, practical ways to support your body during this time, including nourishment, hydration, reducing intensity and stimulation, supporting your nervous system, and softening the inner dialogue that creates pressure in both mind and body.We’ll even touch on the emotional and spiritual layer of headaches as a signal to release self-judgment and care for yourself more tenderly.This episode is a reminder that your body is not betraying you. She’s communicating.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why estrogen shifts before your period can trigger headaches or migrainesHow stress, overstimulation, and pushing too hard amplify late-luteal symptomsThe surprising link between self-criticism and tension headachesHow to support your body with food, rest, movement, and nervous system careWhy your luteal phase is a time for reflection and nourishment—not self-improvementIf headaches show up before your period, this isn’t something to ignore or push through. It’s an invitation to soften, listen, and respond with compassion.Your body isn’t broken. She’s asking for relief—and she deserves it.If this episode resonates with you:Follow/subscribe to The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don't miss an episode, released every moon phase!Share it with a friend who you feel would love this episodeLeave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! That helps other women discover the amazing stories and insights here on TPPP!Further Resources:👉 Order your 2026 Cycles Journal© here: https://cyclicalroots.com/?ref=Sacredphoenix Don’t forget to use the coupon code SACREDPHOENIX to receive 10% off your purchase!👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at [email protected] you for listening! Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

What happens when healing yourself disrupts everything around you?In this powerful and candid episode, I’m joined by Julie Campione for a conversation about spiritual awakening after a toxic relationship—and what it really looks like when self-love, healing, and truth begin to change the dynamics of your life.Julie shares her Phoenix story of navigating a controlling, religiously conditioned marriage, chronic health struggles, and the moment when choosing herself created contrast she could no longer ignore. We explore how shadow work, nervous system awareness, and spiritual healing became portals back to self-trust—and why awakening often comes in layers, not all at once.This episode weaves together themes of shadow work, religious conditioning, pleasure reclamation, energy healing, boundaries, spiritual gifts, and community-based healing—offering both validation and perspective for women who know something in their life is no longer aligned.In this episode, we explore:What a spiritual awakening can look like after a toxic relationshipHow shadow work helps uncover suppressed truth, desire, and self-trustThe link between health challenges, boundaries, and relationship dynamicsWhy healing yourself can feel threatening to systems built on controlHow spiritual gifts often awaken through grief, loss, and liberationThe importance of discernment, community, and safety on a spiritual pathHow to connect with Julie Campione:Follow Julie on Instagram: @energy.revitalist.coachCheck out Julie’s Herbal Offerings on Etsy: Revitalize Your SoulIf this episode resonates with you:Follow/subscribe to The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don't miss an episode, released every moon phase!Share it with a friend who you feel would love this episodeLeave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! That helps others discover the amazing stories here on TPPP!Further Resources:👉 Order your 2026 Cycles Journal© here: https://cyclicalroots.com/?ref=Sacredphoenix Don’t forget to use the coupon code SACREDPHOENIX to receive 10% off your purchase!👉 Looking for a soul-aligned women’s health community? Join the Vibrant & Aligned Facebook group! Click to join: Vibrant & Aligned: Women's Hormone and Spiritual Health👉 For cycle-centred wellness support and health coaching, apply to work with Kori, visit  Sacred Phoenix Wellness👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or want to share an idea for the show? Email Kori at [email protected] you for listening! Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

You’re not behind, Sister. You’re following Nature’s Rhythms.If January's resolutions felt too much for your nervous system… or if you’re already feeling the pressure to “be further along” than you are, this conversation is for you.In today's BONUS episode of TPPP, Kori reflects on the beginning of February as a sacred in-between season — a quiet threshold between winter and spring.We explore the ancient Celtic holiday Imbolc and why this moment matters so deeply for our bodies, our nervous systems, and our lives.Rather than a time of full bloom or big action, this time of the year invites us into incubation, listening, and gentle preparation.In this episode, I explore:Why this season feels uncomfortable in hustle-driven, patriarchal cultureHow Imbolc mirrors the tender transition between menstruation and the follicular phase in the menstrual cycleWhy I call this vibration “Baby Bunny” energyHow honoring this in-between phase reduces anxiety and burnoutSimple, everyday ways to embody Imbolc without complicated ritualsWe also talk about why modern culture struggles with waiting, tension, and uncertainty — and how reconnecting with the rhythms of nature helps us feel more grounded, purposeful, and aligned.I also share a few gentle Imbolc practices you can try in real life, and extend an invitation to gather in community for a live Imbolc Celebration.Details for the Imbolc online celebration:When: February 1, 2026Time: 6-7:30pm ESTWhere: Online on ZoomGet your tickets on Eventbrite HEREUse coupon code VIBRANT26 at checkout to get your General Admission ticket for FREE!Other Resources mentioned in this episode:Wild Power by Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo WurlitzerKori’s Spring Energy playlist on SpotifyIf this episode resonates with you:Follow/subscribe to The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don't miss an episode, released every moon phase!Share it with a friend who you feel would love this episodeLeave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! That helps others discover the amazing stories here on TPPP!Further Resources:👉 Order your 2026 Cycles Journal© here: https://cyclicalroots.com/?ref=Sacredphoenix Don’t forget to use the coupon code SACREDPHOENIX to receive 10% off your purchase!👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at [email protected] you for listening! Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

👉 Goals aren’t the only way to achieve success–You need Intention, too.In this riff-style episode, I explore why goals alone don’t create a vibrant life—and how intention shifts you from reacting to life into consciously creating it.If you’ve ever chosen a “word of the year” but felt unsure how to actually live it… or if you’ve been moving through your days on autopilot, this episode will bring you back into presence, purpose, and choice.We unpack intention not as a vague concept, but as a daily practice of becoming—one that can transform your relationships, your health, and how you show up in the world. This is practical spirituality at its finest: grounded, embodied, and deeply human.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why intention works differently than goals—and why both matterHow intention shapes your energy, choices, and identitySimple ways to set intentions daily, monthly, or during your bleedWhat it actually looks like to practice being patient, compassionate, or curiousHow reminders help you stay aligned when life pulls you into reaction modeWhy a vibrant life isn’t perfect—it’s intentionalIf this episode resonated, share it with someone who could use a little more intention and love today. And if you’re craving deeper connection, cyclical wisdom, and soulful conversations like this, come join us inside Vibrant & Aligned Facebook community.Your vibrant life is already within you—sometimes it just takes one intentional step to remember it.If this episode resonates with you:Follow/subscribe to The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don't miss an episode, released every moon phase!Share it with a friend who you feel would love this showLeave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts! That helps others discover the amazing stories here on TPPP!Further Resources:👉 Order your 2026 Cycles Journal© here: https://cyclicalroots.com/?ref=Sacredphoenix Don’t forget to use the coupon code SACREDPHOENIX to receive 10% off your purchase!👉 Looking for a soul-aligned women’s health community? Join the Vibrant & Aligned Facebook group! Click to join: Vibrant & Aligned: Women's Hormone and Spiritual Health👉 For cycle-centred wellness support and health coaching, apply to work with Kori, visit  Sacred Phoenix Wellness👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at [email protected] you for listening! Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

🤯 Perimenopause is coming. Are you ready for it?Perimenopause doesn’t start at 50—it can begin as early as your mid-30s. In this episode, Emmie Jae and I break down what’s actually happening in your body, why emotions can feel intense or unpredictable, and how cycle syncing can become a grounding, supportive tool instead of another thing to “do right.”We explore perimenopause as more than a hormonal transition—it’s a sacred season of letting go, redefining boundaries, and reclaiming your energy. From cycle tracking to adjusting workouts, habits, and expectations, this conversation is both practical and validating.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why perimenopause can start earlier than expectedCommon early signs of perimenopauseWhat cycle syncing really means and how to start simplyHow to plan your life around your energy instead of pushing throughWhy slowing down can support your hormonesHow a cyclical approach to yoga supports your body—especially during your bleedHow to connect with Emmie Jae:Follow Emmie on Instagram: @flywithemmie Check out Emmie’s Offerings on Linktree: FLY with EmmieIf this episode resonates with you:Subscribe to The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don't miss an episode, released every moon phase!Share it with a friend who you feel would love this showLeave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts!Nurse Notes: If you are over 35 and experiencing 3 or more of these symptoms, you are most likely in perimenopause: New Onset heavy/longer flowShorter menstrual cyclesNew sore or lumpy breastsNew mid-sleep wakingIncreased menstrual crampsOnset of night sweatsNew or markedly increased migrainesNew or increased premenstrual mood swingsWeight gain without changes to diet or activityFurther Resources:Books referenced in this episode:Hormone Repair Manual by Lara Briden, ND👉 Order your 2026 Cycles Journal© here: https://cyclicalroots.com/?ref=Sacredphoenix Use coupon code SACREDPHOENIX to receive 10% off your purchase!👉 Looking for a soul-aligned women’s health community? Join the Vibrant & Aligned Facebook group! Click to join: Vibrant & Aligned: Women's Hormone and Spiritual Health👉 For cycle-centred wellness support and health coaching, apply to work with Kori, visit  Sacred Phoenix Wellness👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at [email protected], you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

🧘‍♀️ You don’t suck at meditation. You just might need a cyclical approach!Meditation isn’t meant to feel like another thing you’re failing at—or another box to check on your to-do list. And if you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent with meditation, it may not be a discipline problem at all.It may be a cycle mismatch.In this episode of The Phoenix Perspective Podcast, Kori explores why traditional, linear approaches to meditation don’t always work for cyclical women—and how to build a meditation practice that actually supports your body, your energy, and your inner rhythms.Rather than forcing yourself to meditate the same way every day, this conversation invites you into a more feminine, relational approach. One that's rooted in listening, devotion, and self-trust.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why consistency doesn’t mean sameness (and why that matters for your body)How to match your meditation practice to your cycle, energy, and season of lifeWhy a little presence is always better than noneHow using meditation to “fix yourself” can block its benefitsA powerful reframe: Meditation as relationship, not performanceThis episode is for you if you’ve ever struggled to sit still in meditation and you’re ready for a gentler, more embodied way forward.If this episode resonated, share it with a woman who thinks she’s “bad at meditation” and follow the show!Further Resources:👉 Order your 2026 Cycles Journal© here: https://cyclicalroots.com/?ref=Sacredphoenix Don’t forget to use the coupon code SACREDPHOENIX to receive 10% off your purchase!👉 Looking for a soul-aligned women’s health community? Join the Vibrant & Aligned Facebook group! Click to join: Vibrant & Aligned: Women's Hormone and Spiritual Health👉 For cycle-centred wellness support and health coaching, apply to work with Kori, visit Sacred Phoenix Wellness👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at [email protected] you for listening! Remember, you are so worthy of living your Vibrant Life!💖 Kori Rae

What happens when women gather in safety, truth, and devotion to one another?TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of sexual trauma, non-graphic. Please be advised.In this deeply intimate and powerful conversation, Kori Rae sits down with spiritual healer and priestess Kelly Joy to explore how sisterhood becomes medicine — regulating the nervous system, healing sexual trauma, and awakening long-forgotten gifts within the body.Together, they share personal Phoenix stories of illness, surrender, sensual reclamation, and spiritual awakening. This episode weaves lived experience with embodied wisdom, revealing how voice, pleasure, and intuition come back online when women are witnessed and supported by other women who truly see them.In this episode, you’ll explore:Why healing doesn’t happen in isolation — and how sisterhood creates safetyThe connection between sensuality, voice, and spiritual giftsHow pleasure and embodiment can regulate the nervous systemNavigating shame, illness, and identity after traumaWhether you’re craving deeper connection, healing old wounds, or feeling the call to reclaim your voice and sensual power, this episode is an invitation to remember: you were never meant to walk this path alone.How to connect with Kelly Joy:Follow Kelly on Instagram: @thetashkana Connect with Kelly on Facebook: Kelly Joy on FacebookIf this episode resonates with you:Follow/subscribe to The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don't miss an episode, releases every moon phase!Share it with a friend who you feel would love this showCome hang out with Kori in her world of women’s health, cycles, and spiritual rebirth in the Vibrant & Aligned: Women's Hormone and Spiritual Health | FacebookNurse Notes: Crohn’s disease is a lifelong autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in the gut, often leading to pain, digestive issues, and fatigue. In severe cases, it can cause serious complications such as internal bleeding, infections, or life-threatening flares.Further Resources:Books referenced in this episode:Pussy: A Reclamation by Regena Thomashouer (aka Mama Gena)Rise Sister Rise by Rebecca CampbellConversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue by Neale Donald Walsch👉 Looking for a soul-aligned women’s health community? Join the Vibrant & Aligned Facebook group! Click to join: Vibrant & Aligned: Women's Hormone and Spiritual Health👉 For cycle-centred wellness support and health coaching, apply to work with Kori, visit Sacred Phoenix Wellness👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at [email protected]

💓 Your Womb has a lot to say... are you listening to her?If you’ve ever felt unprepared for your own energy, emotions, or needs throughout the month, it’s not because your body is unpredictable — it’s because no one ever taught you how your cycle and feminine energy actually work.In this episode of The Phoenix Perspective Podcast, Kori Rae Kovacs offers a gentle, beginner-friendly introduction to the menstrual cycle, breaking down the four phases and the hormonal shifts that influence your energy, mood, intuition, and capacity throughout the month.Using the analogy of the four seasons, Kori helps you understand why your body feels different week to week — and why those changes are not flaws, but natural rhythms designed to support you.This conversation bridges science, womb wisdom, and lived experience to help you reconnect with your feminine rhythm, feel more prepared in your daily life, and stop fighting your natural cycle.Whether you’re brand new to cycle awareness or finally ready to understand what your body has been trying to tell you, this episode is your starting point for cyclical living and self-trust.This episode is for you if you want to:Understand the four phases of the menstrual cycleLearn how hormones affect your energy, mood, and intuitionStop feeling caught off-guard by your cycleBegin cyclical living in a simple, grounded wayRebuild trust with your body and feminine rhythm✨ You don’t need to master your cycle — you just need to meet it with curiosity.If this episode resonates with you:Follow/subscribe to The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don't miss an episode, releases every moon phase!Share it with a friend who you feel would love this showCome hang out with Kori in her world of women’s health, cycles, and spiritual rebirth in the Vibrant & Aligned Facebook group. Request to join here: Vibrant & Aligned: Women's Hormone and Spiritual Health | FacebookFurther Resources:👉 Order your 2026 Cycles Journal© here: https://cyclicalroots.com/?ref=Sacredphoenix Don’t forget to use the coupon code SACREDPHOENIX to receive 10% off your purchase!👉 Looking for a soul-aligned women’s health community? Join the Vibrant & Aligned Facebook group! Click to join: Vibrant & Aligned: Women's Hormone and Spiritual Health👉 For cycle-centred wellness support and health coaching, apply to work with Kori, visit Sacred Phoenix Wellness👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at [email protected] you for listening! Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

🩸 Periods are not a problem... and neither are you.You can’t separate your relationship with your period from the way you see yourself. If you bleed, menstruation is an intrinsic part of your lived experience—and the messages you absorbed about your cycle may be quietly shaping your confidence, self-trust, and relationship with your body.In this episode of The Phoenix Perspective Podcast, Kori Rae Kovacs explores the cultural stigma surrounding periods and how societal views of menstruation—from sacred and honored to silenced, medicalized, or shamed—become internalized as a woman’s self-image.Drawing from history, modern culture, personal story, and womb wisdom, Kori walks listeners through the spectrum of beliefs about menstruation and reveals how these narratives impact nervous system safety, self-esteem, rest, intuition, and body trust.This episode invites you into gentle self-reflection around how you were taught to view your period, how that belief may still be influencing you today, and how reclaiming a conscious relationship with your menstrual cycle can be a powerful act of healing and sovereignty.You’ll also learn the simplest, most accessible way to begin repairing your relationship with your cycle: curiosity and tracking.This episode is for you if you want to:Understand period stigma and menstrual shameRebuild confidence and self-trustHeal your relationship with your bodyExplore cyclical wisdom and menstrual healthBegin reconnecting with your womb and feminine rhythmIf this episode resonates with you:Follow/subscribe to The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don't miss an episode, releases every moon phase!Share it with a friend who you feel would love this showCome hang out with Kori in her world of women’s health, cycles, and spiritual rebirth in the Vibrant & Aligned Facebook group. Request to join here: Vibrant & Aligned: Women's Hormone and Spiritual Health | FacebookFurther Resources:👉 Order your 2026 Cycles Journal© here: https://cyclicalroots.com/?ref=Sacredphoenix Don’t forget to use the coupon code SACREDPHOENIX to receive 10% off your purchase!👉 Looking for a soul-aligned women’s health community? Join the Vibrant & Aligned Facebook group! Click to join: Vibrant & Aligned: Women's Hormone and Spiritual Health👉 For cycle-centred wellness support and health coaching, apply to work with Kori, visit Sacred Phoenix Wellness👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at [email protected] you for listening! Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

🚫 Saying bad things about your body is killing your confidence.We learn to treat our bodies like problems instead of partners — and when your body feels like the enemy, it becomes almost impossible to care for yourself with consistency, compassion, or devotion.If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t “stay on track,” why motivation disappears, or why self-criticism seems to sabotage your wellness goals… this episode is for you.In this episode of The Phoenix Perspective Podcast, Kori Rae Kovacs explores self-esteem and body image through a deeper lens: your relationship with your body is not fluffy or optional — it’s the foundation of your health, hormones, energy, confidence, and ability to receive love.Kori shares her own turning point in 2022, the moment she realized her body wasn’t something to fix, but someone to care for — her soul’s mate.From there, she breaks down how chronic self-criticism puts the nervous system into fight-or-flight, disrupts hormones and metabolism, impacts mental health and intimacy, and even shapes how our children learn to see themselves.Then Kori gives you a practical pathway forward: four relationship pillars you already understand in external relationships — trust & safety, love, joy, and compassion — and how to apply them to rebuilding body trust and creating a more loving inner partnership.This episode is for you if you want to:Heal your relationship with your body and rebuild body trustShift from self-criticism to self-love and devotionUnderstand how stress and nervous system safety affect hormones, weight, and energyImprove confidence, intimacy, and emotional well-beingBreak generational patterns around body image for your kidsIf this episode resonates with you:Follow/subscribe to The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don't miss an episode, releases every moon phase!Share it with a friend who you feel would love this showCome hang out with Kori in her world of women’s health, cycles, and spiritual rebirth in the Vibrant & Aligned Facebook group. Request to join here: Vibrant & Aligned: Women's Hormone and Spiritual Health | FacebookFurther Resources:👉 Order your 2026 Cycles Journal© here: https://cyclicalroots.com/?ref=Sacredphoenix Don’t forget to use the coupon code SACREDPHOENIX to receive 10% off your purchase!👉 Looking for a soul-aligned women’s health community? Join the Vibrant & Aligned Facebook group! Click to join: Vibrant & Aligned: Women's Hormone and Spiritual Health👉 For cycle-centred wellness support and health coaching, apply to work with Kori, visit Sacred Phoenix Wellness👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at [email protected] you for listening! Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

What if you didn’t have to choose between science and spirituality to heal? What if your symptoms, your seasons of burnout, your “dark nights,” and even your menstrual cycle were all speaking the same language — the language of cycles?In this first episode of The Phoenix Perspective Podcast, Kori Rae Kovacs (RN, womb priestess, body intuitive, and wellness coach) introduces the heart behind the show: a bridge between science-based women’s health and soul-led healing. Kori shares why she created this podcast, what you can expect this season, and how the Phoenix archetype became the guiding symbol for the work — a living metaphor for birth, life, death, and rebirth that shows up in nature, the moon, the menstrual cycle, and the biggest transformations of our lives.You’ll also hear Kori’s own Phoenix story: the cataclysm that shattered her life in 2016, the years of rebuilding, the impact on her health, and the spiritual awakening that ultimately birthed her path in women’s health and cyclical living. This episode sets the foundation for everything that comes next — hormones, cycles, nervous system healing, embodied self-trust, and the reclamation of a vibrant life.This episode is for you if you want to:Understand what The Phoenix Perspective Podcast is about and who it’s forExplore women’s health through cyclical awareness (menstrual cycle + moon + seasons)Bridge science and spirituality in a grounded, empowering wayMake meaning of loss, reinvention, and “dark night of the soul” seasonsReclaim resilience, purpose, and a more vibrant life after hardship🔥 You’re not broken — you’re in a cycle. And healing is happening.If this episode resonates with you:Follow/subscribe to The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so we can reach more Phoenixes!Share it with a friend who you feel would love this showCome hang out with Kori in her world of women’s health, cycles, and spiritual rebirth in the Vibrant & Aligned Facebook group. Request to join here: Vibrant & Aligned: Women's Hormone and Spiritual Health | FacebookFurther Resources:👉 Order your 2026 Cycles Journal© here: https://cyclicalroots.com/?ref=Sacredphoenix Don’t forget to use the coupon code SACREDPHOENIX to receive 10% off your purchase!👉 Looking for a soul-aligned women’s health community? Join the Vibrant & Aligned Facebook group! Click to join: Vibrant & Aligned: Women's Hormone and Spiritual Health👉 For cycle-centred wellness support and health coaching, apply to work with Kori, visit Sacred Phoenix Wellness👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at [email protected] you for listening! Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori