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Embracing feminine energy (and what is it?)

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Ladies, if you’ve been feeling exhausted, disconnected, or like life has been demanding you hustle at all times, you’re not alone & many of us have been there. I spent a decade of my life stuck in survival mode—constantly pushing, proving, and st...
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📖 Knowledge That Opened My Eyes

These resources changed everything for me. Start with one and dive deep into what calls you. Whatever you are pulled to is the right place to begin.

 
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This book is life-changing & describes the masculine-feminine polarity so beatifully. This a great place to start on your journey and then everything else on the recs list will make more sense.
Magnetic Femininity: Unlock Feminine Majesty
 
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Another must-read/classic if you’ve ever felt disconnected from your raw, untamed feminine self. Every woman should read this book at least once.
Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths & Stories
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Human Design was the tool that helped me realize I was doing life wrong--I wrote this intro piece to it if you've never heard of it.
I Thought Something Was Wrong With Me… Then I Found Human Design
 
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I am a co-writer/founder of The Feminine Ethos an online substack publication that shares tools, stories, and information that most people don't talk about when it comes to the journey of womanhood. I hope you check it out & find it supportive in...
The Feminine Ethos Publication

🌿 Daily Practices to Feel Into Your Feminine Energy

These are simple shifts but they make all the difference. Re-aligning to our natural cycles is one of the most underrated ways to improve the quality of our lives.

 
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Start your morning slow--I like to listen to soft music like lo-fi playlists like this one.
Slow Mornings ☕️
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Learn to work with your hormones, not against them. Your energy, emotions, and creativity ebb and flow—it's powerful when we begin to honor that.
🌙 Sync with your cycle
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Treat yourself to luxurious baths, silk robes, body oils. Love this inspo.
🛁 Romanticize your self-care

🫁 Nervous System Healing (the secret to ease & flow)

If there's one thing I can tell you for certain, it's this: you can’t embody your feminine energy if your body is stuck in survival mode.

 
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I wish I could emphasize this enough--having a regulated nervous system is the most direct path to ease & experiencing greater flow.
How to Manage an Unregulated Nervous System
 
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Listening to certain frequencies relaxes our energetic bodies--I often like to have these kinds of background playlists while doing chores or work.
432Hz Healing Frequencies
 
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This is a powerful documentary that sheds light on how we got to be such an overstressed species & where we go from here. I found it incredibly inspirational & hope you do as well.
Stressed: A Documentary Film to help you understand yourself

💄 Develop your own *signature* feminine style

It's not about looking a certain way, but about feeling deeply connected to your most feminine self, for me these are the ways I elevate my style & feel most confident.

 
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While clothes aren't everything they do make me feel more feminine, I own a few of these kinds of dresses that always connect me to my natural essence. Find what makes you feel most feminine & start dressing like it <3
Flowy, feminine dress for feeling flirty/uplifted
 
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Find a piece of jewelry with personal meaning (e.g. birthstone, heirloom, engraved piece). Everytime you wear it you tap into the energy of what it represents--I have a clove leaf one that reminds me of how ‘lucky’/blessed I am.
Find a timeless jewelry piece like this tiny clover chain necklace
 
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Find a signature scent or create your own--I tried this set & loved it (plant-based won't alter your hormones/create toxicity)
Non-toxic Plant-based perfumes - for your signature scent
 
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I love kitten heels & these thong style ones are perfect to pair with a dress, skirt, or jeans. They are so versatile & will elevate any outfit.
Find a shoe style, like these kitten heels
 
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Nothing makes me feel more feminine than having my nails done BUT I don't like going to the salon. It's pricey, time consuming, & filled with toxic chemicals/smells that give me a headache so instead I opt for these. I've mastered the game for pr...
Mani Muse Perfectly Pressed Gel Mani Press-On Nails
 
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Every time my lips are dry i feel so off. These cream glosses not only hydrate them but give such a nice tint. I have 3 of the shades and rotate between them.
Lucious hydrated lips