Save the Date - May 5th: Join us in conversation w/ Dr. Heather Bartos, MD
Named by Oprah & Maria Shriver as one of America's Top 5 Menopause Experts!
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Fellow Empresses, Happy Sunday…
We know we’ve been a bit quiet as of late, but we’ve got some great things in the works. 🎉 Drumroll, please! 🎉
🌺 Join The Empress for a Special Cinco De Mayo Virtual Salon! 🌺
Calling all individuals interested in holistic health and menopause care! 🌟
We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive live event featuring Dr. Heather Bartos, MD renowned as one of the top 5 Menopause Specialists by Maria Shriver and Oprah Winfrey! 🌟
Dr. Heather will be leading a down-and-dirty discussion on homeopathy, alternative treatments, and non-hormonal options for menopause care, offering valuable insights and empowering myth-busting.
📅 Date: Cinco De Mayo, May 5th, 2024 - Sunday
🕐 Time: 1 pm PT / 4 pm ET
📍 Where: Zoom Virtual Salon
But wait, there's more! 🍹🎉
Prepare to indulge in Margaritas, mocktails, and merriment as we celebrate this occasion in style! Space is limited, so don't miss out on this singular opportunity. Reserve your spot today to ensure you're part of this enlightening and enjoyable event!
Register now to secure your place:
Get ready for an afternoon of education, empowerment, and celebration! We can't wait to see you there!
Now, instead of a journaling prompt this week, give this Inner Empress Archetype Meditation a try:
Find a quiet and comfortable space to sit or lie down.
Close your eyes and take several deep breaths, allowing yourself to do a brief check-in on where you’re at, (stress levels, spiritually, energy, etc.) and then release it.
Visualize yourself surrounded by a golden light, symbolizing your inner power. If you feel a hot flash coming on, embrace it, if you can.
Envision the qualities of The Empress archetype—nurturing, abundance, creativity—flowing through you—in whatever form they manifest.
Repeat empowering affirmations such as "I am strong," "I am abundant," "I am one with my intuition."
Allow yourself to bask in the energy of The Empress, feeling confident and empowered in your divine feminine innate wisdom.
If you need a little Empress 101 to help you along, maybe envision Empress Theodora of the Byzantine Empire who played a significant role in shaping imperial policies. She championed women's rights, advocated for social reforms, and was known for her intelligence and political influence during a tumultuous period in Byzantine history.
"It occurred to me that there have always been selkie women: women who did not seem to belong to this world, because they did not fit into prevailing notions of what women were supposed to be. And if you did not fit into those notions, in some sense you weren't a woman. Weren't even quite human. The magical animal woman is, or can be, a metaphor for those sorts of women." ~ Theodora, acknowledging the transcendent woman.
On other days, I channel my inner Julia because it’s a borrowing of strength, comedic perspective, and wisdom that gets me through the moment. Who is on your council?
And Don’t Forget! In Empress Book Club Happenings…
We will be in conversation with Kirsten Miller, author of the bestseller THE CHANGE on Saturday, May 4th at 2 pm EST/11 am PST. Registration is now open. We sincerely hope you can join us!
Let us know your thoughts and ideas below in the comments. And know that we have more midlife conversations and meno-hacks coming soon!
Yours in Grandeur & Deep Sh*t,
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Registered!
Looking forward to the first Weekend in May!