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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If this podcast or my book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine has inspired you, I’d love for you to leave a review—it helps others find this work and keeps these conversations flowing.

Stay connected with me and our growing community:

🌸 Follow along on Instagram @hometoher for reflections and details on upcoming episodes.

🌿 Join the Home to Her Facebook group to share stories, ask questions, and explore the Sacred Feminine in community.

Want to go deeper? Visit www.hometoher.com to:

· Download your free eBook 5 Ancient Secrets of Female Power

· Explore my on-demand course Home to Herstory, Home to Your Story

· Learn more about 1:1 coaching, small group programs, and upcoming events

💫 Ready to reconnect with your authentic feminine power?

Book your free 30-minute discovery call on my website and let’s explore what’s possible.

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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

If this podcast or my book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine has inspired you, don’t stop here. Visit my website, www.hometoher.com, to:

→ Download your free eBook 5 Ancient Secrets of Female Power

→ Explore courses, coaching, and upcoming programs

→ Book your free 30-minute discovery call

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In this conversation, Dr. Lisette Ostrander and I explore the intricate relationship between feminine wisdom, sexuality, and pleasure. We also talk about the cultural narratives surrounding women's sexuality, the importance of creating safe spaces for exploration, and the need to reclaim pleasure as a vital aspect of life.

Key Takeaways:

* Feminine power includes the ability to celebrate and sustain life, along with the ability to access deep wisdom found within the body

* Cultural structures have historically excluded women's input on power

* Embodied wisdom teaches us about pleasure and connection.

* Sex and pleasure are integral to understanding feminine wisdom.

* Cultural narratives often vilify women's sexuality and pleasure and have done so for a great deal of recorded history.

* Creating safe spaces is essential for exploring sexuality.

* Eroticism is about seeking pleasure for its own sake.

* Life experiences significantly impact sexual experiences.

* Women often face challenges related to desire and intimacy.

* Self-exploration and understanding one's body are crucial for empowerment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Sacred Feminine

03:22 Exploring Feminine Power

06:39 The Journey of Sexuality and Pleasure

11:50 Cultural Influences on Sexuality

18:22 The Complexity of Women’s Sexual Experiences

23:32 The Intersection of Life and Sexuality

29:34 The Role of Safety in Sexual Encounters

35:38 Challenges Women Face in Sexuality

40:03 Men's Perspectives on Sexuality

47:28 Empowering Women to Explore Their Sexuality

51:31 Practical Steps to Embrace Sexual Pleasure

57:04 New podcast outro 062625 - 6:26:25, 5.23 PM.mp3

Notes about this episode:

* Lisette and I referred to the Home to Her podcast episode, Becoming a Land Steward with Belinda Liu: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/68a392e1-b9c3-4b9c-9a70-5aa9994ad55c

* We also discussed the Hestia retreat centers - you can learn more about them here: https://www.hestiamagic.com/

* I referenced the virgin-whore dichotomy so many women face; you can find a description of this here: https://www.modernintimacy.com/the-psychology-of-the-madonna-whore-complex/

* Lisette referenced the work of sex and relationship therapist Esther Perel. She also mentioned two books: The Erotic Mind, by Jack Morin; and Women's Anatomy of Arousal, by Sheri Winston

On the latest episode I'm joined by Rebecca Korn, a former ballerina and pre-med prodigy turned powerhouse wealth strategist. After flipping personal heartbreak into a mission, she now guides women to outplay patriarchal money systems and build seven-figure futures—combining feminine embodiment with iron-clad strategy. Through her company, Rise Reign Rule, her work has already minted five millionaires, with more on the way.

Key takeaways

• The sacred feminine is a powerful force that can guide women in their personal and professional lives.
• Money should be viewed as an exchange of energy, not a source of stress or shame.
• Women often excel at giving but struggle with receiving; it's essential to practice receiving.
• Balancing masculine and feminine energies is crucial for personal empowerment and success.
• The journey of self-discovery often involves embracing both the feminine and masculine aspects of oneself.
• Creating structure in one's life can enhance the flow of feminine energy.
• Emergence is a vital aspect of the feminine; allowing space for creativity and intuition is essential.
• Why we need to stop waiting for permission to take up space or assert our needs.
• The relationship with money can be transformed by viewing it as a tool for empowerment and connection.

Episode Notes:

• You can learn more about Rebecca and her work at her website: www.risereignrule.com. Find her on social media @risereignrule.

Rebecca mentioned the medical school founded by the world's richest woman. You can read about it here: https://time.com/7303692/alice-walton-school-of-medicine-new-medical-school/

About Home to Her:

• If you’d like to know whose ancestral tribal lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: https://native-land.ca/
• You can also visit the Coalition of Natives and Allies for more helpful educational resources about Indigenous rights and history.
• If you love this podcast and/or have read my book, please consider leaving me a review!
• Check out the Home to Her YouTube channel for video episodes.
• For more Sacred Feminine goodness and to stay up to date on all episodes, please follow me on Instagram: @hometoher. To dive into conversation about the Sacred Feminine, join the Facebook group, also @hometoher.
• And to read about the Sacred Feminine, check out my award-winning book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine (Womancraft Publishing), available on Audible and wherever you buy your books!. If you've read it, your reviews on Goodreads and Amazon are greatly appreciated!
• Visit www.hometoher.com to learn more about your host, check out my on-demand course Home to Herstory, Home to Your Story, and download your free ebook 5 Ancient Secrets of Female Power. You can also learn more about 1:1 coaching opportunities, appearances, upcoming small group programs and more.

On the latest episode I'm joined by Emma Andrews, a highly-acclaimed intuitive, medium and intuition teacher. Emma's gift of seeing energy combined with her training in energy healing and somatic therapy make her 1-on-1 intuitive sessions a transformational force in many peoples' lives. In addition to working with individuals, she also leads retreats, teaches at festivals and is the creator of the popular online course “The Intuitive Method”.

During our conversation, we cover:

• The extraordinary and heartbreaking message Emma received that opened up her intuitive gifts
• How Emma defines intuition and why she thinks it's accessible to us all
• Why Emma sees intuition as tapping into an ocean of intelligence - and why that ocean is inherently feminine in nature
• Emma's tips for any beginner who's wishing to cultivate their intuition
• And much more!

Notes related to this episode:

• You can learn more about Emma and her work at her website: https://www.emma-andrews.com/
• You can also follow her on Instagram @emmarews

Here are a few more details about this show and my work:

• If you’d like to know whose ancestral tribal lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: https://native-land.ca/
• You can also visit the Coalition of Natives and Allies for more helpful educational resources about Indigenous rights and history.
• Please – if you love this podcast and/or have read my book, please consider leaving me a review, and thank you for supporting my work! You can also access the audio version of this episode here, or wherever you access your podcasts: https://home-to-her.captivate.fm/
• For more Sacred Feminine goodness and to stay up to date on all episodes, please follow me on Instagram: @hometoher. To dive into conversation about the Sacred Feminine, join the Facebook group, also @hometoher.
• And to read about the Sacred Feminine, check out my award-winning book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine (Womancraft Publishing), available on Audible and wherever you buy your books!. If you've read it, your reviews on Goodreads and Amazon are greatly appreciated!
• Visit www.hometoher.com to learn more about your host, check out my on-demand course Home to Herstory, Home to Your Story, and download your free ebook 5 Ancient Secrets of Female Power. You can also learn more about 1:1 coaching opportunities available.

On this short episode, I give a quick update on the show and where it's headed in the future, including:

• How my understanding of the Sacred Feminine has shifted and changed over the last decade
• Why I think accessing our most authentic power from within is the greatest effort we can make right now
• 6 specific facets of female power, and how I’ll be exploring these in future podcast episodes

Come listen and find out!

Show notes:

• check out www.hometoher.com for more info
• You can book a discovery call with me here: https://calendly.com/lizchildskelly/30min

On this episode, I'm joined by Rebe Huntman, a memoirist, essayist, dancer, teacher, and poet who writes at the intersections of feminism, world religion and spirituality. For over a decade she directed Chicago’s award-winning Danza Viva Center for World Dance, Art & Music and its dance company, One World Dance Theater. Huntman collaborates with native artists in Cuba and South America, has been featured in Latina Magazine, Chicago Magazine, and the Chicago Tribune, and has appeared on Fox and ABC. She is also the author of a new memoir, My Mother in Havana, about her explorations in seeking not only her human mother, who died when she was 19, but also a deeper relationship with the Divine Mother.

On this episode we discuss:

• How Rebe’s path to the Sacred Feminine revealed itself through her evolving relationship with Latin dance – including how she discovered that the dances themselves were originally invitations to the gods
• Rebe’s transformational journey in Cuba, including her experiences meeting the Orisha Oshun, and Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre
• How Oshun, who originates from the West African Yoruba tradition, and Our Lady, who is considered an apparition of the Virgin Mary, are syncretized – and how this merging can give us a more holistic vision of mothers and women in general
• Rebe’s evolving relationship with her deceased mother, and why it’s both normal and natural to call on our deceased loved ones for support

Notes related to this episode:

• You can learn more about Rebe and her book at her website, www.rebehuntman.com.
• You can also find her on social media: Instagram @rebehuntman; Facebook @rebehuntmanauthor.
• We discussed the books the Chalice and the Blade, by Riane Eisler, as well as Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes.

Other related episodes include:

• Transforming a Paradigm of Domination with Riane Eisler - https://youtu.be/LSk4JRd6B8g
• Healing the Mother Wound with Bethany Webster (audio only) – https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6b4fbdc5-b85a-4dd0-ad63-ea2501eb493c
• Exploring the Divine Feminine in African Traditional Religions with Lilith Dorsey (audio only) - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/89f7cc91-8038-431f-8459-4cf57d172e35

Here are a few more details about this show and my work:

• If you’d like to know whose ancestral tribal lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: https://native-land.ca/
• You can also visit the Coalition of Natives and Allies for more helpful educational resources about Indigenous rights and history.
• Please – if you love this podcast and/or have read my book, please consider leaving me a review, and thank you for supporting my work! You can also access the audio version of this episode here, or wherever you access your podcasts: https://home-to-her.captivate.fm/
• For more Sacred Feminine goodness and to stay up to date on all episodes, please follow me on Instagram: @hometoher. To dive into conversation about the Sacred Feminine, join the Facebook group, also @hometoher.
• And to read about the Sacred Feminine, check out my award-winning book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine (Womancraft Publishing), available on Audible and wherever you buy your books!. If you've read it, your reviews on...