The Time of the Feminine - A Global Sisterhood Podcast

On Time of the Feminine's Season 2 Finale, Lauren and Shaina look back on their journey with The Global Sisterhood and how it has changed their lives, as well as updates on their own personal journeys. What we discuss: 01:02 - Introduction 04:39 – The Global Sisterhood 26:13 – The Medicine of Endings 31:04 – Entering the Void and Rebirth 39:17 – Shaina's Updates 41:52 – Lauren's Updates 43:34 – Embracing Different Kinds of Death 50:52 – Ending Notes 53:00 – Lauren and Shaina in Behalf of the Divine Mother Our End of an Era Sale: The Global Sisterhood Legacy bundle now available on:https://www.globalsisterhood.org/legacy To follow us on Instagram, @theglobalsisterhood @Laurenelizabethwalsh @shainaconners

Our dreams are a form of communication; to get our attention and for us to actively tend to them. Whether it's a good dream or a bad one, our dreams want to tell us something we might not have listened to while we were awake. However, scary dreams tell us another thing. Maybe we haven't tended to them in some way for lack of resources to understand, while also trying to escape the difficulty in our lives in various ways, whether that looks like imbibing social media, other addictions, and various forms of escapism. But once we tend to our dreams that tend to us, we end up responding differently to the world around us. What do our dreams tell us and what are the insights and wisdom from the images we see in our dreams? Toko-pa, whose name was chosen from her parents from a book of poems called "Technicians of the Sacred" by Jerome Rothenberg, is a Canadian author, teacher, and dreamworker. She is known for her work in exploring the realms of dreams, creativity, and the human psyche. Through her writings and teachings, Toko-pa delves into the significance of dreaming, the healing power of storytelling, and the importance of embracing one's authentic self. She has authored books such as "Belonging: Remembering Ourselves Home," and her website serves as a platform where she shares her insights, teachings, and workshops on these topics. What we discuss: 01:02 – Introducing Toko-pa 04:04 – Toko-pa's Journey 07:03 – Dreams and Experiences 12:39 – The Different Realms When We Sleep 18:15 – Understanding Our Dreams For Our Souls 30:00 – Dream Analysis on People, Animals, and Objects Around Us 37:14 – Lauren's Dream 43:24 – Toko-pa in Behalf of the Divine Mother / Opening Up The Veil Learn more about Toko-pa through her: Website: http://toko-pa.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/tokopaturner Facebook: www.instagram.com/tokopa To learn more about Global Sisterhood, go to www.globalsisterhood.org To follow us on Instagram, @theglobalsisterhood @Laurenelizabethwalsh @shainaconners

How much of the bible, the gospel, and Christianity do we truly understand, especially through feminine aspects and feminine perspectives? Is there really such thing as "sin"? Can we and should we love our oppressor? In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Schrader Polczer unpacks and answers burning questions about the religion and its gospels. From telling the story of Mary Magdalene, and how it shifted to Martha and Mary to the true meaning of sin and compassion according to the gospel, she aims to help and heal by bringing awareness to the true meaning of Christianity and accepting and revering the feminine perspective. Dr. Elizabeth Schrader Polczer is an American biblical scholar who concentrates on textual studies concerning Mary Magdalene, the Gospel of John, and the Nag Hammadi corpus. Before joining the academe, she was a singer/songwriter professionally known as Libbie Schrader and is currently an Assistant Professor of New Testament at Villanova University. What we discuss: 02:17 – Dr. Schrader Polczer and The Oppressed Feminine 14:46 – From Mary to Martha 23:38 – Mary, Martha, and Mary Magdalene 25:15 – When Were the Gospels Written? 32:34 – "There is no such thing as sin" 35:24 – What Drives Dr. Schrader Polczer 40:01 – The True Meaning of Christianity 48:12 – Dealing With Critics 51:55 – Mary Magdalene Suppressed 52:59 – What If The World Revered the Feminine? 59:19 – What's Next For Dr. Schrader Polczer 1:01:04 – Other Traditions, Cultures, and Religions 1:09:30 – Love for the Oppressor 1:11:53 – Laying Yourself Down and Having Compassion 1:17:35 – Dr. Schrader Polczer in Behalf of the Divine Mother To learn more from Elizabeth Schrader: Website: www.elizabethschrader.com, Twitter: https://twitter.com/libbieschrader https://religionnews.com/2019/07/19/scribes-tried-to-blot-her-out-now-a-scholar-is-trying-to-recover-the-real-mary-magdalene/ https://www.ncronline.org/news/people/was-mary-magdalene-really-magdala-two-scholars-examine-evidence To learn more about Global Sisterhood, go to www.globalsisterhood.org To follow us on Instagram, @theglobalsisterhood @Laurenelizabethwalsh @shainaconners

Jonah tells their journey of being born as a female, not liking the things they were supposed to have interest in and never feeling socially welcome spending time with girls. On a broader social scale, they just wanted to be comfortable as a kid. Their early childhood was couched in nature, going to the country and running around in gym shorts. This led them to a journey of advocating for girls and their freedom to do whatever they wanted without gender norms as well as their life's work of being a modern trans mystic and artist devoted to Jonah is an interdisciplinary transgender artist who studies queer theory, trans-feminist theory, and psychoanalytic theory. They makes rosaries and is a modern trans mystic, visual artist, abstract comic, devotional poet, student of medicine, among many others. They are our first transgender guest and we couldn't be more excited to have them on the podcast. What we discuss: 02:23 – Introducing Jonah 05:02 – Jonah's Story 11:02 – Growing Up 17:55 – Treating Boy Bodies and Girl Bodies Differently 20:09 – Body Dysmorphia and Trauma 24:22 – The Process of Taking Hormones 27:27 – The Medicine and Energies 29:51 – Changing of the Body 33:29 – The Miracle of Jonah's Name 36:30 – The Christian Tradition 41:57 – Divine Androgyny 47:25 – Spirits, Aliens, and the Extraterrestrial World 50:30 – Ignorance Towards the LGBTQIA+ Community 54:53 – Surgeries for Young Children 57:44 – Liberation and Magic in the Pain of Surgery 1:00:41 – Why Did the Creator Create Trans People? 1:04:21 – The Fun Stuff 1:06:53 – Jonah in Behalf of the Divine Mother 1:08:25 – Where to Find Jonah 1:09:42 – Bonus Content You can find Jonah at his official website, Patreon, and on Instagram. To learn more about Global Sisterhood, go to www.globalsisterhood.org To follow us on Instagram, @theglobalsisterhood @Laurenelizabethwalsh @shainaconners

What did Araba's journey to reclamation look like? Her journey to reconnecting with her roots was intertwined with her mental health journey as she struggled with depression and anxiety during her early to mid-20s. However, she finally eventually found her way to therapy after years of resistance which, for communities of color, is not widely talked about, accepted, or seen as part of life. Her journey to healing had been attached to her identity which, going into therapy, would serve as the foundation for her book. From understanding her Ghanian heritage and eventually grieving the loss of her grandmother, this had led her to reconnect with her culture as well as beginning her spiritual journey to healing. Araba is a healer, cultural curator, DJ and award-winning writer interested in the preservation of African past and the reimagining of African future. She lives and teaches African-centred wellness, a practice rooted in African wisdom that promotes the wellbeing and empowerment of the global Black community. She is the author of the book "Return to Source: Unlock the Power of African-Centered Wellness" and you can buy her book on Amazon and everywhere they sell books. What we discuss: 01:11 – Introducing Araba 03:19 – Writing "Return to Source: Unlock the Power of African-Centered Wellness" 07:32 – Araba's Journey of Reclamation 15:21 – Women's Mental Illness and Disconnection from the Soul 18:07 – Araba's Journey Through India and Ghana 27:32 – There's No Perfection in Spirituality 31:39 – White Lens in Spirituality and the Capitalistic System 33:53 – How Araba's Book Came About 43:00 – White Culture and Losing the Art of Transmission 45:48 – Learning from Ancestors 47:50 – Araba's Magic 49:02 – The Process of Channeling 56:07 – Reading a Passage from "Return to Source" 1:01:02 – Araba in Behalf of the Divine Mother 1:04:35 – Closing Notes To learn more about Araba: Website: http://arabaoa.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/araba.oa To learn more about Global Sisterhood, go to www.globalsisterhood.org Sign up for Moon School a 29-day meditation journey beginning on the New Moon on June 17: https://www.globalsisterhood.org/moon-school To follow us on Instagram, @theglobalsisterhood @Laurenelizabethwalsh @shainaconners

Happy Full Moon and welcome to your Full Moon ritual! Right now, the full moon is big, voluptuous, vibrant, and robust in the sky. Her force is summoning the waters of our subconscious up to the surface to be examined. This is a time where energy is heightened, psychic awareness is increased, and our dreams can be more vivid. The lore and beliefs surrounding the full moon vary across different cultures and traditions. Throughout history, the full moon has often been associated with mysticism, magic, and various supernatural phenomena. A few common beliefs and explanations for why people may feel different during the full moon include increased energy, lunar influence on water, and symbolisms of illumination. Join us as we celebrate the full moon through the full moon ritual here at the Time of the Feminine. What we discuss: 01:02 – Full Moon Ritual 01:42 – The Full Moon 05:04 – The Ritual 31:00 – Conclusion Sign up for Moon School a 29-day meditation journey beginning on the New Moon on June 17: https://www.globalsisterhood.org/moon-school To amplify your health with GoddessWell products, go to Goddesswell.co to and use the code SISTERHOOD at checkout to buy one and get one free! To follow us on Instagram, @theglobalsisterhood @Laurenelizabethwalsh @shainaconners

So much of the stories we tell of who we are have been told by men who have a certain view of the inevitability of patriarchy as the only system that we know throughout the world, ascribing an inevitability about it that is inaccurate and untrue. There have been multiple theories on how the patriarchy emerged in society and ultimately, we'll never completely know as it predates written records. However, a Lithuanian archaeologist by the name of Marija Gimbutas theorized that in the Paleolithic period when the Judeo-Christian patriarchy emerged, a group of Kurgans who are warring men came down from the steps of Russia. At a time of ecological and environmental movement, these primarily warring men came and enslaved people, women, children, marking the start of patriarchy. Marija was destroyed by this theory but was proven to be correct years later. For Elise, she sees that there's a standard of perfection, especially for people like Marija. Men and women are constantly in debates about nature and culture, conflating the two and creating these ideas about what it truly means to be a man or a woman. With anthropologists, they can be either right or wrong about history but for Elise, we cannot move forward without having these conversations. Elise Loehnen is an American author, editor, and content strategist, best known for her work as the Chief Content Officer at Goop, a wellness and lifestyle brand founded by Gwyneth Paltrow. Prior to joining Goop, Elise worked as a writer and editor for a variety of publications, including Glamour, Conde Nast Traveler, and Oprah.com. She has also authored several books, including The Juice Cleanse Reset Diet and The Joy of Doing Nothing. Loehnen is known for her expertise in the wellness and lifestyle space and has spoken on a variety of topics related to health, beauty, and personal development. Elise's new book, On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good, is ready for pre-order and will be available by May 23, 2023. What we discuss: 01:30 – Introducing Elise02:43 – Freeing the Authentic Voice04:25 – Fuck the Patriarchy?06:48 – Has There Ever Been a Matriarchy?08:14 – Elise's Painful Initiation14:53 – A Brief History in Patriarchy22:39 – What are the Seven Deadly Sins?35:22 – Wisdom from the Seven Deadly Sins, 42:14 – How to Not Be the Good Girl in Society48:41 – Minimum Wage and Universal Basic Income53:45 – Elise's Guidance for Women1:00:38 – Elise in Behalf of the Great Mother Learn more from Elise, visit: https://www.eliseloehnen.com/ To amplify your health with GoddessWell products, go to Goddesswell.co to and use the code SISTERHOOD at checkout to buy one and get one free! Sign up for Moon School a 29-day meditation journey beginning on the New Moon on June 17: https://www.globalsisterhood.org/moon-school To follow us on Instagram, @theglobalsisterhood @Laurenelizabethwalsh @shainaconners

The reputation that fairytales have received over the past years precedes itself, which is precisely what made Michelle fall in love with it. She loved the rich imaginary of it all and as she started to also tell more and more of these fairytales, she found her voice changing and herself moving into this interior landscape that was rich in imagery and in human experience. So many of these stories start with wounds, descents, and struggles, like reflective mirrors where she could see her experience in these stories. As she delved deeper into fairytale, the morse she realized that all around the world, people have told these kinds of stories and that there are similar patterns across countries and continents. These stories are all coming out of a human experience; we are all part of one human experience and these stories precisely reflect our shared human experiences. Michelle Tocher has been writing and telling warm, poignant, and humane stories often from a woman's perspective. She is the author of the celebrated book "How to Ride a Dragon: Women With Breast Cancer Tell Their Stories". She has recently published the lauded "The Tower Princess" as well as her new play "The Departure Train". She has had a long career in communications and storytelling as President of Creative Premises Ltd., a 10-year Toronto-based health communications company. She produced books and films for many organizations and community leaders, including The Canadian Pediatric Society, the Canadian Career Development Foundation, and the Women Scientists of Waterloo. What we discuss: 01:09 – Introducing Michelle 03:15 – Young Michelle and Myths and Stories 05:22 – The Bardic Tradition 06:58 – Printing of Stories 08:54 – Humans Connecting to Stories 12:28 – "The Wheel of Time" 17:25 – Divine Intelligence and Our Relationship to the World 25:12 – Changing the Inside and Outside World Through Storytelling 30:29 – Gnomes in Fantasy 34:56 – What is the Story We Are Living? 37:47 – Healing Trauma and Imprints of Belief Systems 44:31 – The Clue Within the Suffering 50:14 – Innocence and Imaginative Exploration 52:04 – Michelle Relating to Being Human, Leaving the Body, and what Happens Next? 55:20 – Michelle in Behalf of the Divine Mother 56:26 – Where to Find Michelle You can find Michelle and her wonderful stories at michelletocher.com, wonderlit.com, and her play thedeparturetrain.com. To amplify your health with GoddessWell products, go to Goddesswell.co to and use the code SISTERHOOD at checkout to buy one and get one free! To join a virtual circle with us, go to http://www.globalsisterhood.org/virtual-circles To follow us on Instagram, @theglobalsisterhood @Laurenelizabethwalsh @shainaconners

There has been a real lack of clarity when it comes to solving the great conundrums of the climate crisis, as well as a growing sense of climate nihilism all around. However, all hope is not lost. Justin believes in collective action against the climate crisis, which is why she founded One Earth, which is all about coming together as a collective for climate action as well as being a space with the tools to support collective action for the Earth and for each other. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change or the IPCC, the three pillars solutions framework to solve the climate crisis are 1) a transition to 100% renewable energy, 2) protection, connection, and restoration 50% of the world's land and oceans, and 3) a transition of our food systems to regenerative agriculture. Having this knowledge as well as the drive to encourage collective action is what Justin believes can help One Earth achieve its goals as well as for the betterment of our climate conditions. Justin Winters is dedicated to ensuring the long-term health and well-being of all Earth's inhabitants by building climate resiliency, protecting wildlife and restoring balance to ecosystems and communities. For the past 15 years, she's worked to accelerate grassroots environmental efforts through cutting-edge philanthropic mechanisms and strategic communications work. She is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of One Earth, an organization working to galvanize science, advocacy and philanthropy to drive collective action on climate change. Through One Earth, she has pioneered a new approach to climate philanthropy by democratizing access to innovative and impactful climate solution projects around the world, enabling donors at all levels to contribute directly to communities and grassroots leaders who are driving change from the ground up. Widely recognized as a thought leader in innovative and effective philanthropy, Justin and her work have been featured by Forbes, Inside Philanthropy and The Garrison Institute, and she has spoken at numerous high-profile convenings such as Web Summit, Climate Week NYC, SXSW, and Bioneers. She currently serves on the boards of Amazon Frontlines and The Solutions Project and was selected as part of Worth Magazine's 2022 Worthy 100 list of impactful leaders and changemakers. What we discuss: 01:09 – Introducing Justin 02:40 – The Time of the Feminine for Justin 04:35 – Justin's Journey 13:49 – Collective Action for Nature 23:01 – Individuals and Collaboration 28:03 – The Global Safety Net 34:30 – Disruption, Unplugging, and How Justin Processes 40:56 – The Beauty of Nature 43:55 – Tips for Collaboration 53:54 – Grassroots Movements and the Need for Funding 01:01:43 – The Story of Lilith 01:05:28 – Justin in Behalf of Mother Gaia 01:07:13 – Where to Find Justin To amplify your health with GoddessWell products, go to Goddesswell.co to and use the code SISTERHOOD at checkout to buy one and get one free! You can support Justin and One Earth through their website oneearth.org and also through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. To join a virtual circle with us, go to http://www.globalsisterhood.org/virtual-circles To follow us on Instagram, @theglobalsisterhood @Laurenelizabethwalsh @shainaconners

Despite moms being important figures in our life, some are better than others, and Bethany explores the mother wound and the complicated relationship daughters have with them. How then do we acknowledge the mother wound? For Bethany, some of the first steps that a person can take are to reflect on the problems in one's relationship with their mom. For many women, it's about being able to be authentic; feeling the need to be smaller or less real to protect them in some way. Another step to take is to explore what irks you about your relationship with your mom and how that plays out in real-time. An important question to also ask yourself is that if you could have it any way you wanted, how would you interact with her? What would that relationship be like and how would it be different? Bethany Webster is a writer, international speaker, and transformational coach. She started blogging in 2013 about the Mother Wound and quickly experienced worldwide demand for her work. Through blending research on intergenerational trauma, feminist theory, and psychology with her own personal story, Bethany's work is the result of decades of research and her own journey of healing. Bethany speaks, consults and mentors around the world sharing her growing body of work that is raising the standard of women's leadership and personal development. Learn more at www.bethanywebster.com. What we discuss: 01:09 – Introducing Bethany 02:16 – The Path of Exploring the Mother Wound 17:09 – Bethany's Journey with the Mother Wound 20:51 – The True Parents and Creators of Reality 26:59 – Addressing the Mother Wound 35:49 – Mothering Ourselves 39:36 – Making Yourself Small 49:01 – Parenting Your Inner Little Girl 1:03:10 – Support for Women 1:06:28 – Bethany in Behalf of the Divine Mother 1:08:50 – Where to Find Bethany To amplify your health with GoddessWell products, go to Goddesswell.co to and use the code SISTERHOOD at checkout to buy one and get one free! To learn more about Global Sisterhood go to www.globalsisterhood.org To join a virtual circle with us, go to http://www.globalsisterhood.org/virtual-circles To follow us on Instagram, @theglobalsisterhood @Laurenelizabethwalsh @shainaconners

In the pre-modern area whenever someone would get sick, people went to the priest and the illness was almost always considered as a kind of possession. Witches, having known the way of herbs and healing, psychic emotional healing was considered the work of the devil. Because of this, they were burned and punished. In the arc of human history, humans have been on earth for thousands of years and these burnings only took place a couple of hundred years ago and to this day, modern-day witches still carry the shame of being one. They are still living in the shadow of that time and the pain that came with it. However, Seraphine aims to clean and reclaim that. Witches carry valuable knowledge, and they are here to be of service to the Earth and humanity. They are wise people who know how to live, dance, breath, and create with the forces of nature as well as healers who know the way, how to listen, and read the signs of nature. Seraphina Capranos is a clinical herbalist, homeopath, initiated priestess with a practice spanning over two decades, as well as being deeply engaging as a teacher and speaker. She has a clinical practice on Salt Spring Island. Unique blend of gifts straddled the vast world of plant medicine, homeopathy, and ritual and ceremonial practice. She is a sought-after international teacher and the founder of The Center for Sacred Arts. What we discuss: 01:03 – Introducing Seraphina 07:24 – Seraphina's Journey to New Mexico and Toltec Shamanism 12:53 – Seraphina and Shaina's Path of the Feminine 20:27 – Practical Ways to Learn to Listen 25:19 – Shaina's Journey to Listening, Dreaming, and Healing 37:51 – How People Can Support Themselves 40:58 – The History of Witches and Witchwork 44:14 – Seraphina's Work with the Plants 53:50 – Diana Beresford-Kroeger and Her Work 56:32 – Seraphina's Pondering and Process 59:30 – The Time of the Feminine for Seraphina 1:01:57 – Seraphina in Behalf of the Divine Mother To amplify your health with GoddessWell products, go to Goddesswell.co to and use the code SISTERHOOD at checkout to buy one and get one free! To learn more from Seraphina, visit: Website: www.seraphinacapranos.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seraphina.capranos/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/seraphina.capranos Center for Sacred Arts: https://www.centerforsacredarts.com/ To learn more about Global Sisterhood go to www.globalsisterhood.org To join a virtual circle with us, go to http://www.globalsisterhood.org/virtual-circles To follow us on Instagram, @theglobalsisterhood @Laurenelizabethwalsh @shainaconners

Happy International Women's Day! In this special episode, Lauren and Shaina look back at Global Sisterhood's journey and the lessons they've carried with them along the way. The Sisterhood has slowly evolved into a global family over the years and has become a force greater than they could ever expect, forming a consciousness and being awakened into the feminine and masculine energies that surround us. In behalf of the Sisterhood, they thank our elders and great grandmothers for paving the way into creating a world where girls and women have more power and freedom as they look forward to the brighter future that is yet to come. What we discuss: 04:35 – Happy International Women's Day! 07:11 – The Elders: Those Who Came Before Us 15:53 – The Consciousness of Sisterhood 21:00 – Humility and Being the Child of the Divine 26:16 – Awakening to the Feminine Gifts 30:17 – The Growth of the Global Sisterhood To amplify your health with GoddessWell products, go to Goddesswell.co to and use the code SISTERHOOD at checkout to buy one and get one free! To learn more about Global Sisterhood go to www.globalsisterhood.org To join a virtual circle with us, go to http://www.globalsisterhood.org/virtual-circles To follow us on Instagram, @theglobalsisterhood @Laurenelizabethwalsh @shainaconners

We grow up in a world, and in a culture, that doesn't teach us about the human faculties we are born with. These faculties include our breath, energy system, presence, and perceptual awareness. It seems crazy that we are given these bodies that do so many things, and what we learn in school, has almost nothing to do with our internal realms. Perhaps it is intentional - or it's just a lack of awareness? I feel that the more we learn about our inner-world and personal experiencing, the more richness, and understanding we can bring to life. Today, many of us struggle with overwhelm, sadness, anxiety, and many other difficult experiences. Women are found to be 2-3x as likely to struggle with depression and anxiety as men. When I really start to think about why… one of the very possible reasons could just be: Boundaries, or the lack of them. Creating boundaries is a way of valuing our worth, our time, our energy, and our resources. It's a way to acknowledge ourselves, cut out draining energies, and keep us from things that are not in alignment. Setting them is hard because we can feel scared to speak our truth, and fear how others might respond. Today, Lauren and I get honest about where we are at in our study of boundaries. We discuss what we've learned, examples of experiences we are going through, and what root-trauma we have to touch to be able to feel worthy of creating healthy boundaries. For us, in setting healthy boundaries, we are learning how free we are when we speak our truths and how good it is to honor our needs... To amplify your health with GoddessWell products, go to Goddesswell.co to and use the code SISTERHOOD at checkout to buy one and get one free! To learn more about Global Sisterhood go to www.globalsisterhood.org To join a virtual circle with us, go to http://www.globalsisterhood.org/virtual-circles To follow us on Instagram, @theglobalsisterhood @Laurenelizabethwalsh @shainaconners