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Women's Empowerment

Areas of Expertise

As a devoted intersectional feminist, my work is rooted in women’s liberation and the reclamation of self. I support women in unlearning the conditioning of patriarchy—the quiet ways it teaches us to shrink, to doubt, to disconnect from our bodies and our truth. Together, we explore what it means to return to your power, your voice, and your joy - which are all your birthright. I believe every woman carries an ancient wisdom within her body, a strength that awakens when she feels seen, safe, and free; a knowing that remembers her worth and her sovereignty.

 

My work tends to the full arc of womanhood—its rhythms, transitions, and experiences such as: menstruation, pregnancy, abortion, miscarriage, motherhood, menopause, sexual assault, domestic violence, body image, discrimination, and oppression. And yet, womanhood is not only defined by struggle—it is also a story of resilience, connection, creativity, love, laughter, pleasure and feeling truly alive. Central to this aliveness is the relationship a woman has with her body—the way she inhabits it, listens to it, and honors it as a source of wisdom and power.

As a sex-positive advocate, I support women in deepening this relationship, coming home to their bodies, to their pleasure, and to the sacredness of their own aliveness.

​I’m passionate about helping those who menstruate reconnect with their body’s natural rhythms and live in harmony with their cycle. Each month, women move through four distinct phases—follicular, ovulatory, luteal, and menstrual—and by honoring the needs of each, we cultivate deeper balance and vitality. Our menstrual cycles can be seen as a teacher, shining light on to the places where our lives may be out of balance. A woman who understands, nurtures, and trusts her body stands in radical defiance of systems that profit from her disconnection. Living in tune with your cycle isn’t just empowering—it’s one of the most profound acts of self-care.

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Another key part of empowerment is cultivating financial independence and literacy. For generations, women were denied control over their own resources, limiting their freedom and choice. Money is a tool that enables choice, autonomy, and the freedom to live life on one's own terms. Reclaiming financial confidence allows for decisions that reflect one’s values and needs. I support women in gently exploring and releasing limiting beliefs and emotional barriers around money, building trust in their ability to manage it, and developing practical skills that nurture a sense of security and abundance.

Trauma-Informed Approach

I take seriously the impact of both shock and developmental trauma in our world today. Trauma can leave us feeling disconnected, ashamed and overwhelmed. I believe reconnection and transformation is possible—especially within relationships grounded in safety, compassion, and trust. Healing unfolds gradually, at a pace that honors your nervous system with an emphasis on choice and empowerment. To be trauma-informed is to recognize that trauma isn’t just something that happened to you — it’s something that can live in your body, your nervous system, and your patterns of relating. We will look beneath behavior and story, to see the intelligence in your survival and the ways you’ve adapted to protect yourself. We honor these strategies rather than judge them, as they are evidence of your resilience.

 

​ In our work together, safety is the foundation. Through gentle attention to the body and nervous system, we invite regulation, flexibility, and a deeper sense of safety, self-trust and presence. We move slowly and collaboratively, allowing your body to set the pace. Because trauma lives in the body, healing includes the body. Through grounding, breath, and mindful awareness, we invite your nervous system to regulate, your body to feel safe again, and your whole being to come into greater harmony. A note on regulation: Regulation doesn’t mean feeling calm and peaceful all the time. It means being able to meet life’s inevitable waves with greater resiliency, flexibility, and compassion for ourselves and others. As we heal, we expand our window of tolerance—the range within which our nervous system can stay present and responsive, rather than shutting down or becoming overwhelmed. Within this wider window, we can feel and process more of life without being swept away by it. We can move through challenge with greater ease, recover more quickly from stress, and remain connected to ourselves and those around us, even when things are hard.

 

Being trauma-informed also means seeing your experience within a larger context. Our struggles don’t exist in isolation. Patriarchy, colonialism, capitalism, and racism—as well as climate change, wealth inequality, cultures that glorify hyper-independence, and the relentless pace of modern life take a deep toll on our minds, bodies, and spirits. It’s no wonder so many of us feel anxious, depleted, depressed or dissociated. These are not personal failures; they are natural responses to an unnatural world. These forces not only create chronic stress and disconnection, but also distance us from the very things that make us whole: our bond with nature, our sense of community, and the wisdom of our cultures and ancestors. This disconnection is not your fault, but a collective wound—one born of systems that have forgotten our interdependence, our need for one another, and our belonging to the Earth itself. Together, we will work to challenge the idea that your worth depends on how well you adapt to systems that are themselves unwell. 

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“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” -Mary Oliver

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