What do you do when the life you thought you were building changes—and you’re not quite sure what comes next?

In this episode, I’m joined by women’s business strategist Renae Fieck for a conversation about life transitions, cycle syncing, self-trust, and learning to honor the season you’re actually in instead of forcing yourself into someone else’s version of how life should look.

Renae shares how her own path has unfolded in ways she never could have predicted, and why some of the experiences that once looked like failures or wrong turns became necessary parts of becoming who she is today.

We talk about what it means to take the next right step when you can’t see the whole path ahead—and how learning to listen to your body can help you create a life you love.

We also dive into cycle syncing and menstrual cycle awareness; how your energy and capacity can shift throughout your cycle; and why cycle syncing shouldn't become another rigid set of rules women feel pressured to follow.

Renae shares how cycle awareness can move from tracking and information into something much deeper: embodiment and self-trust.

We explore cyclical living, feminine wisdom, motherhood, entrepreneurship, personal growth, periods, rest, productivity, and the seasons of shedding and transition that happen far beyond the menstrual cycle.

Because sometimes the question isn't, How do I get out of this season as quickly as possible?

Maybe it's:

What is this season asking of me?
What do I need right now?
And what is the next right step from here?

If you're navigating a major life change, questioning the path you thought you'd be on, or simply tired of forcing yourself to live by a rhythm that doesn't feel like yours, this conversation is for you.

✨ Connect with Renae Fieck
Instagram: @renaefieck

Get your Free copy of “Cycle Sync Your Business” http://members.renaefieck.com/a/2148095145/zcvPseX9

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Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

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What if some of the choices you've made your entire life aren't really choices at all?

This summer, I decided to grow out my armpit hair. But this episode isn't about whether women should shave. It's about body hair, beauty standards, self-trust, and the invisible rules women inherit about how we're supposed to look, behave, and exist in the world.

The experiment began after I noticed myself having a surprisingly strong reaction to my daughter's unshaved armpits. Instead of asking her to change, I got curious about why something so normal was triggering me—and that question led me straight into some very real-time shadow work.

In this solo episode, I explore how childhood experiences, relationships, beauty standards, and patriarchal expectations shaped my relationship with body hair—and why seeing other women break those rules sometimes triggered something deeper: envy for a freedom I hadn't yet given myself.

We talk about body acceptance, triggers, motherhood, patriarchy, authenticity, self-expression, personal growth, and breaking generational patterns. Most importantly, I explore the difference between making a choice because you genuinely want it and making one because you've never realized you were allowed to choose differently.

Because maybe your thing isn't armpit hair. Maybe its another cage that you never realized you were trapped in.

At the heart of this episode, we ask: What rules are you still following simply because someone taught you that's what a woman is supposed to do?

What do you actually want?
What have you outgrown?
And what could change if you gave yourself permission to choose?

If you're rebuilding your life and questioning who you want to be from here, this episode is an invitation to get curious about the beliefs you're carrying—and decide which ones still deserve to come with you.

Further Resources:

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👉 Order your Cycles Journal© HERE. Don’t forget to use the coupon code SACREDPHOENIX to receive 10% off your purchase!

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👉 Have a personal growth or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at phoenixperspectivepod@gmail.com

Thank you for listening!

Remember, you are so worthy of a Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

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What happens when the marriage you've built no longer feels aligned with who you truly are?

In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Jennifer Barmach—Arizona REALTOR®, marketing strategist, and founder of women’s wellness retreat Desert Muse Festival—to explore the courage it takes to embrace authenticity during life's biggest transitions.

Together, we talk about divorce, menopause, bisexuality, and the winding path of self-discovery, reminding us that even the messiest seasons can become powerful invitations for healing and personal growth.

Jennifer shares how learning to trust herself transformed not only her relationships, but her understanding of what it means to live authentically.

We also explore the power of sisterhood, the importance of finding supportive community, and why creating spaces where women feel seen, accepted, and celebrated can change lives.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Navigating major life transitions with courage and self-trust
• The role of authenticity in creating a meaningful life
• Divorce, reinvention, and giving yourself permission to begin again
• Menopause and embracing change with compassion
• Jennifer's journey of self-discovery and embracing her bisexuality
• The healing power of women's community and sisterhood
• Why personal growth often begins in the uncomfortable middle

Whether you're questioning your identity, navigating a major transition, or simply longing to feel more like yourself again, this conversation is about having the courage to keep saying yes to who you're becoming.

✨ Connect with Jennifer Barmach
Instagram: @desertmusefestival | @jennybarmach
Website: Women's Wellness Retreat at Desert Muse Festival

Phoenix Perspective listeners receive 25% off admission to the event! Use code PHOENIX25MUSE at checkout.

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👉 Have a personal growth or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at phoenixperspectivepod@gmail.com

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Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

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