Welcome to the
powerful pause journal
Here you will find articles and reflections to help you prioritise slowing down, rest, and taking care of your beautiful female body.
I hope you find them useful and inspiring.
Bea x
How Grief Affects the Body: Why Loss Feels So Exhausting
We often think of grief as an emotion — something that happens in the heart and the mind. But grief is also an intensely physical experience, affecting our energy, sleep, concentration, nervous system and our ability to simply do the things that once felt easy.
Why Almost Everything We Were Taught About Our Periods Was Wrong
What if your period isn't the main event of your menstrual cycle, and many of the things you've been taught about the female body simply aren't true? It's time to rediscover the wisdom of your cycle.
Why Does Everything Feel So Much Harder Before My Period? Day 19-21 & The Transition Into Inner Autumn
Why does everything feel so much harder before your period? Discover why Day 19 can feel like an emotional turning point, and how understanding your Inner Autumn can help you work with your cycle instead of against it.
Why Have I Lost Interest in Sex? What Your Body May Be Trying to Tell You
Perhaps your body isn't resisting intimacy. Perhaps it's waiting to feel safe enough to welcome it.
Why So Many Women Feel Disconnected From Their Bodies (And How to Find Your Way Back)
Why do so many women feel disconnected from their bodies? Inspired by my experience at a Yoni Initiation retreat in Thailand, this article explores body wisdom, feminine embodiment and how reconnecting with ourselves can become a powerful path to healing.
Why Women Hold Tension in the Jaw and Pelvic Floor (and What it Means)
Many women hold chronic tension in the jaw and pelvic floor without realising the two may be connected. Discover the surprising link between stress, the nervous system, women's health and the female body's hidden wisdom.
A Listening Crisis: Why We Stop Listening to our Bodies
We may be overlooking the most essential thing we need: to listen. And not just to others, but to our own bodies.
My Experience of Dissociation
it’s easy to lose touch with ourselves—until a moment of crisis forces us to listen. My own journey began in a high-pressure meeting, leading me to discover the transformative power of embodied listening and the wisdom our bodies offer. I
Cyclical Living: How to Work with Your Menstrual Cycle and Natural Rhythms
What is cyclical living? Discover how working with your menstrual cycle, the Inner Seasons and the natural rhythms of your body can help you reduce burnout, reconnect with yourself and create a more balanced, intentional life.
The Throat-Womb-Heart Connection: The Hidden Power of the Female Body
Understanding the connection between different parts of our body can unlock profound healing and self-awareness. One such connection that’s both fascinating and empowering is the link between the throat, womb, and heart.
What Your Menstrual Cycle Is Trying to Tell You
For way too long, society has denied, demonised, and rejected the menstrual cycle. We've been taught to see it as a weakness, something that holds us back—But here’s the thing: your menstrual cycle isn’t a burden—it’s your superpower.
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