In this particularly rich conversation, I’m joined by Sophie Messager, author of the new book The Beat of Your Own Drum (Womancraft Publishing). A former reproductive physiologist with a PhD, Sophie traded her microscope for a medicine drum after experiencing the transformative power of an empowered birth. Her decade-long journey as a doula, birth educator, and author of Why Postnatal Recovery Matters deepened her exploration of the rhythms surrounding women’s transitions.

Now a holistic life transition mentor, Sophie guides women through significant life thresholds – from birth to perimenopause and beyond. Her unique combination of scientific expertise and spiritual insight allows her to serve as a compassionate space holder for those seeking to harmonise their analytical and intuitive selves.

On this episode we explore:

• The complex and intersecting themes of sacred feminine wisdom
• The journey of reclaiming women's power, and the transformative role of drumming in spiritual practices
• Sophie’s personal experiences from her Catholic upbringing to her journey as a doula and holistic life transition mentor
• The historical context of women's roles in drumming and spirituality, and how reclaiming this practice can be an essential step for women in owning their voices and power in a patriarchal society.

Key Takeaways

• Sacred Feminine wisdom is applicable in all areas of life.
• Understanding women's power from a feminine lens is crucial, and women’s sacred stories can help us do this.
• Sophie fascinating journey from science to holistic practices, and how it demonstrates that we can hold space for both.
• Drumming can be a powerful tool for women's empowerment.
• While the history of women and drumming is often overlooked, it’s real – and your birthright to know about.
• While women often feel scared to drum due to ancestral trauma, trusting yourself is the key to spiritual growth and personal evolution.
• Creating your own drum can be a transformative experience – but you can also start with a storebought one. You don’t need lessons or a prescriptive path to start.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sacred Feminine Wisdom

03:05 Exploring the Journey of the Sacred Feminine

05:21 Sophie Messager's Spiritual Background

11:09 Reclaiming Spirituality Beyond Catholicism

19:52 The Role of Birth and Death in Feminine Wisdom

24:32 Embodying the Divine Feminine

27:26 Navigating the Journey to Menopause

28:24 Embracing Cycles and Rest

30:25 The Journey to the Drum

31:51 Drum Microdosing: A New Practice

37:28 Reclaiming the Drum: Women's History

42:42 The Power of Drumming in Birth

49:40 Empowerment Through Intuition and Expression

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Introducing The Interstitial: short episodes intended to explore the spaces in between the last episode and the next.

My latest conversation with Danielle Dulsky got me thinking about two things: magic and purpose. Here I consider the role of magic in our lives, as well as what it means to lean into our singular purpose during times of chaos and change.

Key Takeaways:

Magic can empower us to co-create our lives.

We control the stories we tell about our experiences.

Reclaiming our relationship with magic is a deeply human and feminine act.

In chaotic times, focus on what is yours to do.

Purpose can manifest in various forms, not just one.

Living with care and presence is sufficient.

Our contributions are part of a larger narrative.

The divine feminine operates in deep time and rhythms.

Trusting our guidance is essential for personal growth.

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On this episode, I’m joined again by Danielle Dulsky, a prior Home to Her guest, as we explore the themes of women's wisdom, the significance of fairy tales, and the role of storytelling in shaping our understanding of the world. Danielle’s new book, The Night House: Folklore, Fairy Tales, Rites, and Magick for the Wise and Wild, serves as a focal point for our discussion, as we consider the connection between creativity, magic, and the feminine experience. We also talk about the hidden and sometimes subversive power within fairy tales, the importance of shadow work, and how these stories can help us navigate the complexities of modern life. We also talk about why Danielle believes we each have one important thing to do in this lifetime, and why it’s so important to protect our creative potential in these uncertain times. As Danielle says, “we need to get weirder.”

Key Takeaways

· Everything we know about power has been defined by cultural structures.

· Women's wisdom and power have been minimized and pushed underground.

· Fairy tales hold hidden wisdom and power for women.

· The Night House explores the connection between fairy tales and women's experiences.

· Stories can be a way to access and embody our full power.

· The structure of The Night House reflects a journey through shadow and light.

· Asking questions about stories reveals insights about our lives.

· The current cultural moment calls for a return to women's wisdom.

· Magic exists in subtle forms and is often dismissed in modern culture.

· Storytelling shapes our understanding of the world.

· Finding our purpose and protecting our creative potential are two of the most important things we can do during these uncertain times

· Embracing our own weirdness is the key to coming up with new solutions for all the challenges facing us

Sound bites

"Fairy tales hold hidden wisdom and power for women."

"Storytelling shapes our understanding of the world."

"Embrace the weirdness of life."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Sacred Feminine

03:01 Exploring Women's Wisdom and Power

05:52 The Night House: Unveiling Fairy Tales

08:44 The Structure of The Night House

11:36 Shadow Work and Fairy Tales

14:03 Connecting Stories to Personal Experience

17:02 The Importance of Timing in Storytelling

19:34 The Role of Magic in Our Lives

25:38 The Compartmentalization of Magic

31:58 Exploring the Realm of Magic

35:55 Tending to Our Unique Purpose

41:01 The Power of Storytelling

45:51 Embracing the Weirdness of Life

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