WISE WOMEN DIARIES

Waiting Three Months for the Womb to Release a Miscarriage and the Trust Cultivated | Alyssa's Story

Alyssa (@alyssarafidi_) shares her personal story of experiencing a pregnancy loss at 19 weeks and the deep trust in her body, herself, and God that was needed for her to wait until her body was naturally ready to release her baby...which was three months later. She let her body birth at home, undisturbed, and in peace. Alyssa was carved and molded into a new woman throughout the painful waiting phase and grief. She emphasizes the importance of listening to intuition, hearing guidance from the spirit of her baby, and living according to our values, even in the face of fear and external pressures. Through her experience, she discovered a new depth of Trust in Life!!

Alyssa is a guiding force in the realm of conscious motherhood and holistic birthing, embodying compassion, knowledge, and intuition as a holistic birth doula. www.alyssarafidi.com

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German New Medicine | Seasonal Allergies, Itchy Arms & More

I have been studying German New Medicine for over two years and it has changed my life and gave me TRUE FREEDOM!!! I now trust my body and every healing symptom that arises! I no longer need to be in fear about germs, infections, gluten, food, EMF's, etc!! In this episode I discuss my real life body symptoms with the laws of GNM applied: itchy arms, seasonal allergies, stiff knees, stiff neck, my husband's double ear infection and his breast cyst. I still have so much to learn, yet I feel its important to bring this information to the people who are ready.... GNM requires a shift in consciousness and the commitment to drop victimhood of the body. 

German New Medicine (founded by Dr Hamer) is the most brilliant science of the human body: when the brain experiences emotional shocks, the entire body responds to the emotional shock, but the specific emotion correlates to a very specific organ/tissues. Therefore, when there is resolution of the emotional shock, usually that is when body symptoms like headaches, rashes, cancer, stiff neck, etc occur..... it is the body in the healing, repair phase. The body is always doing the most intelligent choice even if we don't like it, or it hurts, or its uncomfortable.

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*To skip the introduction of German New Medicine, go to 24:14 minutes. My real life body symptom stories begin at 24:14 minutes*

To learn more: https://learninggnm.com/home.html

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A Naturopath's Blissful Unassisted Birth | Lou's Story

Louise (@itslouloader) shares her three birth stories: a birth center induction, a powerful homebirth, and a blissful unassisted birth, and how each birth perfectly reflected who she was at the time of each birth. She explains the evolution of her growth and consciousness, which began when her child was v*ccine injured. Lou talks about utilizing pure intention to alchemize pain to bliss in her body, in her third birth! Lastly, as an avid student of German New Medicine, Lou shares a recent story about her baby's diaper rash with GNM principles. 

Making a Church Your Identity and Your God, But Then the Church Splits into Two... | Sofia's Story

Sofia (@sofialehtolaaa) shares her personal story about growing up in a conservative, laestadian christian church that was her entire community and life, but when drama, abuse, and mistreatment started to occur within the church, her identity and beliefs were threatened, triggering her personal awakening. Her entire faith and trust was placed within her church, but then after a few years, the church split into two, creating a hostile, emotionally unsafe environment amongst its members.

We discuss many topics in this episode surrounding the topic of religion: the strict unspoken rules on appearance and entertainment in apostolic denominations (but also the beautiful community), how many Christian teenage groups learn how to have fun without drugs and alcohol, why gossip is rampant in christian circles, how the Covid era showcased herd mentality that is prevalent in dogmatic religions, and more.

Loving Yeshua Without the Structure of Religion

I have been afraid to made this episode for the fear of judgement but I try so hard to not live my life in fear..... so I had to do the hard, scary choice: share my heart no matter the judgement. I have been in relationship with Yeshua for ~14 years without religion because I truly believe we can forge our own unique paths, even if it's the road less traveled, or the road that is criticized.

"I have been calling to you, Beloved. Within the still, quiet moments of Peace in your heart. The moment has come to set down your burdens so that you can remember what it is to be fully seen, heard, held, and Loved. Let us walk together on this journey to Divine Freedom." -Yeshua, The Freedom Transmissions

The books that I mention in the episode are: "Anna, Grandmother of Jesus," "Magdalene's Well," "The Magdalene Manuscript," and "The Freedom Transmissions."  

Living Intentionally as a Maiden: Honoring our Cycles, Sexuality, & Feminine Energy with Emily Bruce

Emily (@leorisingbirthkeeping) is back for her second episode talking all things maidenhood! Emily and Lea discuss various topics related to the sacredness of a woman's body, the intentionality and discernment needed in regards to sexual intimacy with men, and how women often give their body to men to fulfill emotional needs like being desired/chosen/special. They share their experiences with freeze and fight responses and how they communicate their needs to their partners in relationship. Emily speaks about conscious wedding planning and how the engagement phase is her preconception phase for marriage and motherhood. They emphasize the importance of honoring the feminine energy and cycles, including the practice of freebleeding. 

Emily and Lea also have a conversation from last year, Season 2: "Stepping into Mature, Mother Energy as a Maiden with Emily Bruce"

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Freebirthing in an Airbnb Because of Military Regulations | Brittany's Story

Brittany (@radicalizedmum) shares her powerful journey of finding her power in birth, miscarriage, and freebirth. She gave birth in a military hospital in Japan for her first daughter, then details the most heart-wrenching miscarriage, that includes equal parts pain and beauty, because it was through her precious baby soul that Brittany learned what it means to be a woman. She dove into consciousness work after losing her second baby, which changed her entire life. Then, in her third pregnancy, because of military regulations, she freebirthed in an Airbnb!! Brittany also speaks on co-sleeping and elimination communication. 

A Nurse Chooses Unassisted Birth for Her First Baby | Frida's Story

Frida (@fridablackwell) a traditional birth keeper, herbalist, registered nurse, and mother, shares her story from being a labor and delivery nurse to a surprise pregnancy with a new boyfriend, and then choosing to birth at home unassisted. Frida discusses what it was like being a labor and delivery nurse, the complexities of becoming pregnant in a new relationship, her freebirth story, and how she overcame breastfeeding challenges. 

A Frank Breech Homebirth and Returning to Simplicity in Life & Motherhood | Ashlee's Story

Ashlee (@simplholistic) is a holistic nutritionist, wife, mother to two, and an adventurer. She shares her journey from having many health issues, not being able to conceive for four years, to then healing the chronic health issues, getting pregnant naturally, embracing her femininity, becoming a mother, birthing at home, and her current life season. Twelve weeks ago she birthed her second son at home and he was frank breech (bum first)! Ashlee emphasizes the importance of simplicity in health and wellness, living in sync with nature, trusting the body's innate wisdom, the power of embracing femininity and simplicity in motherhood, and finding joy in the present moment. 

https://simplholistic.org/

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The Hurt and Healing from Hiding a Porn Addiction | Miriam's Story

Miriam (@htmbirth on instagram) shares her experience with her husband's porn addiction and their journey towards healing and rebuilding trust. She bravely and openly shares the steps they took to rebuild trust, including open communication, accountability measures, and the use of software like Covenant Eyes. Miriam emphasizes the importance of both prayer AND action in overcoming addiction, the role of community, and the need for men to have other men as accountability partners. 

Note: Porn addiction story episodes are some of the most popular episodes on this podcast and it's because of people like Miriam (and past guests) who are willing to be courageous to help others in this current life struggle. Therefore, I encourage anyone touched by certain episodes to write to the guest via Instagram to thank them for their courage, so that they know speaking on this podcast was beneficial and worth it... even though its usually terrifying! Thank you! 

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