The waning moon is here, and so is autumn, here in the Northern Hemisphere. And if you've been feeling the pull to slow down, let go, and move a little differently than you have been, your body and the season are telling you something worth listening to. In this episode, Riva shares three honest, grounded invitations for creating more balance during the waning moon and premenstrual phase, woven together with some real and personal updates about what letting go is looking like in her own life right now.

In this episode, you'll explore:

🍂 Why the waning moon and premenstrual phase are one of the biggest missed opportunities for balance and why our culture makes it so hard to honor them

🍂 The physiological truth about why our capacity genuinely changes during this phase, and why pushing through creates more friction than flow

🍂 What letting go actually looks like in practice, including some real changes coming to the show and why Riva is making them

🍂 How slowing down can be as simple as a slow morning, a leisurely breakfast, or brushing your teeth with a little less urgency

🍂 Why a gratitude and celebrations list is one of the most powerful tools for the premenstrual phase — and how weaving in pleasure helps regulate your nervous system during this time

And more.

Resources to Support You This Week 🤲🏼🌹

🍂 Autumn Equinox Episode — Healing Her Story Podcast — includes a somatic practice to support you in slowing down this season

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This song was created as a companion for the healing journey, especially for women reclaiming their voices, their rhythms, and their belonging in a world shaped by patriarchy.

You’re invited to listen, feel, and let the music meet you wherever you are.

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