Jo Brown, The Thinking Woman's Sexologist

#womenshealth #s*x #menopause #womensupportingwomen #indigenous #ecology #womenempowerment

Thrilled to chat about Perimenopausal health Embodied Feminine Awakening Training. We discussed the biophysical, biochemical, psychological/ emotional, s*xual and archetypical changes that occur during this initiatory phase of menopause. I spoke about the potency offered as Progesterone and Estradiol leave the body. How to support our bodies including through embodied practices like and , rest, supplementation, lifting weight, rituals for grieving the loss of the mother archetype to transition into GRANDMother and Elder as well as how our body responds s*xually. We discussed and peptides. We danced, we laughed, they shared and I listened.

Forest Rock Scholarship Program for Level 1 Live In-Person Qi Gong Teacher Training

Continuing our tradition of making Qi Gong education accessible, we're once again offering this opportunity to passionate learners who would like to teach Qi Gong to others.

The Forest Rock Qigong Level 1 Live In-Person scholarship is open to individuals that have a regular Qi Gong, Taiji, Meditation, Yoga or other types of Wellness practices and would like to take the next step into learning more about Qi Gong and Traditional Chinese Medicine and continue with teaching Qi Gong.

The intention of this scholarship is to put passionate and experienced practitioners into a role of teaching and leadership.

This scholarship is not open to Qi Gong teachers who have previously completed more than 100hrs of teacher training courses.

The Closing Date for Applications is 15 March, 2025.

Comment “Scholarship” and we will send you the link

Thrilled to get a High Distinction for my Sexological Practicum as part of my Clinical Sexology Masters ❤️ I am now the consulting Sexologist for The Integrative Sexuality Institute. Yess!

One larger Curtun University CAPSTONE group project remaining - we are developing a Perimenopausal service for WOMEN who need support!

Psychotherapist Esther Perel keeps going with new podcast The Arc of Love The probing host of ‘Where Should We Begin?’ starts with a man who doesn’t want children

“The antidote to shame is to risk showing up as fully as we’re able. The discipline needed for shame is to practice revealing yourself. It is bringing into the open the full brightness of your spirit, despite your fear of failure. It is to brave your secret gifts into the open. It is revealing your fears to trusted others, allowing them to be assuaged. It is reaching out when you’d rather hide. It’s asking for help when you feel abandoned.

Though it’s terrifying to do what scares you, the dangers of not confronting your shame are far more numerous. Depression, addiction, eating disorders, and the judgment we project onto others in an attempt to feel superior are all common symptoms of toxic shame. Though these strategies may temporarily relieve the acuteness of the wound, real healing happens every time you drop your self-judgments and be vulnerable enough to engage with the world.”

Toko-pa Turner, Excerpt From: “Belonging.” (belongingbook.com)

Photo of reddening serviceberries on a wild hedge.

High Recommend The Como
Canggu with Qi Gong Master Pete Caughey.

We are excited to partner with COMO Uma Canggu for our Nyepi Serenity Retreat,
March 10 - 12, 2024.

As Bali embraces tranquillity and introspection for the annual Day of Silence, we welcome you to join us in the sanctuary of Como Canggu Uma for this very special retreat.

Enjoy sunrise and evening Qi Gong with Master Peter and Sound Journey sessions with Josephine, as well as indulge in gourmet dining and traditional celebrations.

If you'd like to join, comment "Nyepi" and we will send you the link.

Geez 21 years ago ( not 15yr) this month I was invited to be part of the ABC sponsored Australian Indigenous Festival at stunning Beswick Falls NT.

I sat amongst the women. We weaved.

I witnessed the ferocious Red Flag dancers.

Ochre cliffs and deep dark starlit skies surrounded us.

Bathed in Ceremony, song & celebration.

It was a timeless place. I was forever changed by it.

Life altering moments are precious.