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  • #83: End Your Day with Gratitude: An Evening Meditation
    2024/11/26

    In this calming 10-minute evening meditation, take a moment to reflect on your day and embrace gratitude for all that it brought you. This practice is designed to help you unwind, release any lingering tension, and find peace as you prepare for rest. By focusing on gratitude in the evening, you nurture your emotional well-being and set the foundation for a restorative night of sleep.

    Research shows that practicing gratitude before bed can calm the mind, reduce stress, and even improve the quality of your sleep. When you reflect on the positive aspects of your day, you shift your focus away from worries and invite a sense of peace and contentment into your evening. This meditation will guide you in cultivating that gratitude, helping you to close your day on a positive note.

    This meditation includes the following affirmations:
    ⭐️ I am thankful for the connections with others in my life.
    ⭐️ My body is a gift. I trust the wisdom of it.
    ⭐️ I am thankful for the experiences that bring richness and joy to my life.
    ⭐️ I am in touch with my feelings and nurture those which elevate my being.
    ⭐️ Every day I embrace my gifts with gratitude.

    Listen to this meditation as part of your evening wind-down routine to reflect, relax, and cultivate a sense of gratitude for the life you’re living.

    Want to work with more affirmations?

    Check out these Affirmations & Journal Prompts to take advantage of Your Cyclical Nature: https://www.rebeccarankinyoga.com/journalprompts

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  • #82: Start Your Day with Gratitude: A Morning Meditation
    2024/11/19

    In this short, 8-minute morning meditation, you’ll work with affirmations designed to help you start your day with gratitude in your heart. Through this practice, you’ll cultivate a sense of appreciation for your body, mind, and the experiences that await you. By beginning your day with gratitude, you set a positive tone for everything ahead, inviting joy, connection, and clarity into your life.

    This meditation features the following affirmations:
    ⭐️ I am grateful for this day.
    ⭐️ I am grateful for my body.
    ⭐️ I am grateful for my mind.
    ⭐️ I am grateful for everything I will experience today.
    ⭐️ I am grateful.

    Listen to this meditation shortly after waking to align yourself with gratitude and well-being, and feel free to return to it as part of your morning routine.

    Want to work with more affirmations?

    Check out these Affirmations & Journal Prompts to take advantage of Your Cyclical Strength: https://www.rebeccarankinyoga.com/journalprompts

    More Resources:

    • If you love this meditation, explore more on the Women’s Moon Wisdom App, where you’ll find additional guided meditations, yoga practices, and resources to support your cyclical living journey. First 5 Days FREE
    • Subscribe to the podcast for weekly episodes filled with tools and inspiration for holistic wellness and inner alignment.

    Connect with Me:

    • Visit Women’s Moon Wisdom Website
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  • #81: Following Your Intuition & Using Discernment Beyond Fertility with Monica Cox
    2024/11/12

    In this empowering episode, host Rebecca Rankin speaks with Monica Cox, a top Holistic Functional Fertility Coach. Monica shares her personal story of overcoming years of unexplained infertility, multiple failed IVF cycles, and miscarriages. She dives deep into how her journey led her to become a fertility coach, supporting women through functional health healing and subconscious empowerment. Together, they discuss the importance of following your intuition and using discernment in your fertility journey and the role of mindset in both fertility and conscious motherhood. Whether you’re on your own fertility journey or seeking ways to reconnect with your intuition, this episode is full of valuable insights and inspiration.

    Key Topics Discussed:

    • Monica’s personal fertility journey
    • The role of subconscious empowerment in fertility
    • How to use discernment and intuition to navigate conflicting fertility advice
    • Rewiring the subconscious mind to support fertility and overall wellbeing
    • Holistic tools and practices that Monica uses in her work

    About Monica Cox:

    Monica Cox is a top Holistic Functional Fertility Coach and Solver of Fertility Issues. Using the combination of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition & Subconscious Emowerment, she supports women in finding the root cause of their fertility issues to become the conscious mama they were born to be! She dealt with years of unexplained infertility, failed IVF's & survived several miscarriages before becoming an IVF mom & getting pregnant naturally, even though the doctors said there was nothing she could do to improve her situation.

    Connect with Monica Cox:

    • Website: https://www.findingfertility.co
    • IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingfertility/
    • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingfertility
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindingFertility
    • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCARY6ftLoWk5-N9FHVYtzHw
    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-cox-64ba0993/
    • Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-fertility/id1467058429
    • Free Gift: 6 Essential Steps to Maximize Your Fertility Naturally [PLUS 3 More That Your Doctors Might Not Know About] https://www.findingfertility.co/free3stepguide

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    50 分
  • #80: How Emotions Live in Our Body as Pain with Courtney Moore, Acupuncturist & Intuitive
    2024/11/05

    In this powerful episode of the Women’s Moon Wisdom Podcast, host Rebecca Rankin sits down with Courtney Moore, a medical intuitive and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. With over 20 years of experience, Courtney specializes in helping people understand the mind-body connection to heal emotional pain that manifests physically. They explore how emotions like anger and grief can show up in specific parts of the body and how recognizing this emotional pain can open the door to self-awareness and healing.

    Courtney shares insights on:

    • The mind-body connection and how emotions can turn into physical pain
    • Common ways unresolved emotions impact women’s health and wellbeing
    • Techniques for identifying and releasing emotional pain stored in the body
    • Practical tips for tuning into our bodies

    If you’re ready to discover a new path to holistic healing, this episode offers an insightful look at how listening to your body can help you find freedom from pain.

    Topics Covered in This Episode:

    • Courtney’s journey as a medical intuitive and her passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine
    • What it means to understand the mind-body connection and its impact on our health
    • How specific emotions are commonly stored in different parts of the body

    Resources Mentioned:

    • "Healing Back Pain" by John Sarno
    • "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay
    • "No Bad Parts" by Richard Schwartz

    About Courtney Moore:

    Courtney Moore is an intuitive healer trained in Classical Chinese Medicine and highly skilled in energy work. She has a clinic in San Francisco where she offers acupuncture, bodywork, and Reiki, and also offers remote intuitive readings to clients around the world. She recently launched The Liberated Body, a 12-week course on excavating and releasing the energetic and emotional roots of pain in the body.

    Connect with Courtney Moore:

    • FREE Offer: Discovering How to Get Out of Nagging Muscular Pain: https://pages.courtneymoorewellness.co/free-guide-1
    • Website: www.courtneymoorewellness.com
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymoorewellness
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtneymoorewellness/

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneymooreacu/

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    49 分
  • #79: Remembering Death & Honoring Life with Erin Merelli of Deathwives
    2024/10/29
    In this episode of the Women’s Moon Wisdom Podcast, Rebecca Rankin sits down with Erin Merelli, a death doula, ceremonialist, and co-founder of Deathwives, an organization dedicated to changing the way we approach death, funerals, and grief. Erin shares her profound insights on end-of-life care, community grieving, and why preparing for our own death can bring more intention and connection into our lives. Erin discusses the growing trend toward green and eco-friendly funerals, highlighting how they offer a meaningful, environmentally conscious way to honor life. She also explains the concept of home funerals, giving families a compassionate, personal option to care for their loved ones at home. Throughout this conversation, Erin emphasizes that by embracing death as a natural part of life, we can build a more intentional, mindful approach to our living days and support our loved ones in transformative ways. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Erin’s journey into death work and how she became a death doulaThe mission of Deathwives and the services it offersThe process and significance of home funerals and why families are increasingly choosing this optionWhat it means to have a green or eco-friendly funeral and how it benefits both the planet and those left behindSimple ways to start conversations about death and end-of-life choices with family and friendsHow we can each bring more intentionality to life by embracing and preparing for our own death About Erin Merelli: Erin is a death doula, educator and public speaker from Colorado, meandering her way through the country to expand our minds' narrative on death and dying. Her message is simple but not easy: We are all going to die, and to manage that well we need to talk about it. Erin is Co-Founder of the Deathwives, a training community providing a wide range of accessible death education to families and professionals, and most recently, founder of Death Ed with Erin, where she takes the work on the road and brings students into next-level sojourns of the soul. Erins’ work invites us to consider mortality in individual, communal and environmental contexts. She teaches about the autonomy of death, the expression of grief, functional deathwork, burial practices, and the diversity of deathcare throughout culture and history. Erin has trained many hundreds of Death Doulas through her programs, and remains grateful for the media's reception of this message that our dead belong deeply to us. Her voice has been featured on TedXMileHigh, PBS, Forbes, Comedy Central and many publications and podcasts, and she is grateful and satisfied to see this movement reaching the mainstream. Connect with Erin: Erinmerelli.comDeathwives.orgCourses.Deathwives.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/deathwives Listen and Subscribe:If this episode inspired you, consider sharing it with someone you know. Don’t forget to subscribe to Women’s Moon Wisdom Podcast on your favorite platform, and leave a review to help us reach more listeners interested in holistic and intentional living. Thank you for listening Stay Connected with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womensmoonwisdomWebsite: www.womensmoonwisdom.comJoin the Women’s Moon Wisdom App: Click here to learn moreFree Download: Cyclical Living Journal – Align your self-care with your menstrual cycle.
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    58 分
  • #78: Grief and End-of-Life Care with Christy Braun
    2024/10/22

    In this deeply insightful episode of the Women's Moon Wisdom Podcast, host Rebecca Rankin welcomes Christy Braun, a death doula and grief coach who specializes in turning grief into peace of mind for families. Christy shares her expertise on the emotional, practical, and spiritual aspects of navigating the end-of-life journey, offering wisdom and tools for families facing this profound transition.

    Together, they discuss how to stay emotionally present while handling legal and financial responsibilities, overcoming feelings of guilt about planning for life after loss, and finding ways to honor both your loved one and your own grieving process.

    Whether you're currently walking this path, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking to understand the process, this episode offers guidance and comfort for anyone exploring the complexities of grief and death.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    • The role of a death doula and how it complements end-of-life care
    • How to balance practical tasks like legal paperwork with emotional presence
    • Ways to navigate guilt when thinking about life after the loss of a loved one
    • How to honor your loved one while also holding space for your own grief

    Connect with Christy Braun:

    • Website: www.ChristyBraun.com
    • Death Cafe: https://deathcafe.com/

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    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womensmoonwisdom
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    • Free Download: Cyclical Living Journal – Align your self-care with your menstrual cycle.

    Thank you for tuning in to the Women's Moon Wisdom Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit from this conversation. We appreciate your support!

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    50 分
  • #77: How Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Sleep
    2024/10/15

    In this episode of Women’s Moon Wisdom, we dive into the fascinating connection between the menstrual cycle and sleep. Have you ever noticed that your sleep patterns change throughout the month? Whether it’s trouble falling asleep, waking up during the night, or feeling unusually tired, your cycle could be playing a big role in how well you rest.

    Rebecca discusses how the rise and fall of hormones like estrogen and progesterone during each phase of the menstrual cycle impact sleep quality. You’ll learn:

    • How the follicular, ovulation, luteal, and menstrual phases affect your ability to get a good night’s sleep.
    • Common sleep disruptions like night sweats, insomnia, and restless sleep.
    • Practical tips for improving sleep during each phase of your cycle.

    If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your body’s natural rhythms or struggling with inconsistent sleep, this episode is full of actionable insights to help you realign and reclaim your rest.

    Key Topics Discussed:
    1. The Follicular Phase (Days 1-14):
      • How rising estrogen levels promote better sleep quality and REM sleep.
    2. Ovulation (Around Day 14):
      • The hormonal shifts that may cause a temporary dip in sleep quality.
    3. The Luteal Phase (Days 15-28):
      • Why progesterone promotes sleep but may also raise body temperature, affecting comfort at night.
    4. Menstruation (Days 1-5):
      • How low hormone levels and physical discomfort can disrupt sleep.
    5. Sleep Disruptors:
      • Body temperature fluctuations, mood changes, night sweats, and how they can impact rest.
    6. Sleep Tips for Each Phase of Your Cycle:
      • Simple, mindful practices you can use to improve sleep throughout your menstrual cycle.

    Understanding how your menstrual cycle influences your sleep is key to improving your overall wellbeing. By honoring these cyclical shifts and making small adjustments to your routine, you can support your body’s need for restorative rest.

    Connect with Rebecca:
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womensmoonwisdom
    • Website: www.womensmoonwisdom.com
    • Join the Women’s Moon Wisdom App: Click here to learn more
    • Free Download: Cyclical Living Journal – Align your self-care with your menstrual cycle.
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    12 分
  • #76: Restorative Reading & Writing: Healing Through the Power of Words with Stephanie Affinito
    2024/10/08
    In this episode of the Women’s Moon Wisdom Podcast, host Rebecca Rankin sits down with Stephanie Affinito, a bookologist and restorative reading and writing coach, to explore the powerful ways in which reading and writing can serve as tools for emotional healing and self-care. Stephanie shares her insights on how books and stories can nourish our souls and how writing can help us grow and step into who we want to be. We dive into the concept of restorative reading and writing, providing practical tips on how you can incorporate these healing practices into their daily lives—even with a busy schedule. Whether you're a seasoned reader, a passionate writer, or someone looking to reconnect with your inner self, this conversation will inspire you to use the power of words as a pathway to greater emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Key Takeaways: What is restorative reading and writing, and how can it enhance emotional wellbeing?How books can serve as a form of self-care and healing.Practical ways to begin a restorative reading or writing practice.Writing exercises and writing prompts that can foster reflection and growth.Stephanie’s personal recommendations for books and writing practices that nourish the soul. Guest Bio: Stephanie Affinito is a bookologist and restorative reading and writing coach who is passionate about helping you discover the healing power of words. Through her coaching and workshops, she guides women in using books and writing as tools for reflection, restoration, and personal growth. Learn more about Stephanie's work and resources: Website: http://www.alitlife.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLit Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLit Threads: https://www.threads.net/@affinitolit Patreon: http:www.getliterate.co Free resources: https://stephanie-affinito-0cab.mykajabi.com/freebies Resources Mentioned: Receive a FREE postcard from StephanieRecommended Books: The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Linden; 30 Things I Love About Myself by Radhika Sanghani Connect with Rebecca Rankin & Women’s Moon Wisdom: Website: www.womensmoonwisdom.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/womensmoonwisdomSubscribe to the Women’s Moon Wisdom Podcast for more episodes on holistic wellbeing and cyclical living for women! Rate, Review, & Follow: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing the show! Your support helps us reach more women who are looking to enhance their wellbeing and live in alignment with their natural rhythms. And don’t forget to hit the follow button to stay updated on future episodes. Want to join the Women's Moon Wisdom community? We now have a Cyclical Living Self Care App! In the app, you'll find monthly women's circles, cyclical living lessons, rituals, and self care to align with your cycle. Try it for free for 5 days! https://www.rebeccarankinyoga.com/app More Resources: Interested in learning more about how to live in sync with your hormonal shifts through cyclical living? Check out this free cyclical living journal. Begin tracking the ebb and flow of your energy, emotions, and desires throughout your cycle and honor your cyclical nature. FREE CYCLICAL LIVING JOURNAL: https://www.rebeccarankinyoga.com/journalprompts
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    51 分