It's Her Turn

What is the Sacred Feminine Awakening? Why are we being called to recognize and heal our personal and ancestral trauma? My take on the evolutionary pull to heal humanity and lift the veil of the past to come into the present consciousness available for us all. What we need to do this work. 06:25 - the opportunity that Covid forced us into 10:12 - what happens when generations don't process trauma It's Her Turn website and social media links:  website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)   My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

If we knew the real power of the breath in our bodies, we would never breathe shallow again. ’From ancient wisdom to modern day science, the gifts of breath go beyond our heart pumping, to our emotional capacity for spiritual awakening. Learn two vital breath techniques for supporting your best self, and the mysterious ways our breath is our best friend. 02:34 - the science of mind/body connection and practices 10:30 - the wisdom traditions around breath 14:44 - breath work in trauma 19:52 - 2 breath techniques to try It's Her Turn website and social media links:  website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)   My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)  Show Resources: Bhajan, Yogi The Aquarian Teacher (Kundalini Research Institute, 2003) Doll A, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=H%C3%B6lzel%20BK%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=27033686 (Hölzel BK), https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Mulej%20Bratec%20S%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=27033686 (Mulej Bratec S), https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Boucard%20CC%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=27033686 (Boucard CC), https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Xie%20X%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=27033686 (Xie X), https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Wohlschl%C3%A4ger%20AM%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=27033686 (Wohlschläger AM), https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Sorg%20C%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=27033686 (Sorg C) Mindful attention to breath regulates emotions via increased amygdala-prefrontal cortex connectivity. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Mindful+attention+to+breath+regulates+emotions (Neuroimage) 2016 Jul 1;134:305-313. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2016.03.041) Epub 2016 Mar 24.) Cho H, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Ryu%20S%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=27764151 (Ryu S), https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Noh%20J%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=27764151 (Noh J), https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Lee%20J%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=27764151 (Lee J). The Effectiveness of Daily Mindful Breathing Practices on Test Anxiety of Students. (Plos One 2016 Oct 20;11(10):e0164822. doi: .1371/journal.pone.0164822. eCollection 2016.) Brown RP, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Gerbarg%20PL%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=15750381 (Gerbarg PL). Sudarshan Kriya yogic breathing in the treatment of stress, anxiety, and depression: part I-neurophysiologic model. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15750381 (J Altern Complement Med.) 2005 Feb;11(1):189-201.)

Do you get stuck in analysis-paralysis? When we aren’t engaged in our embodied empowerment of feminine wisdom, we can waste time, and precious life force energy thinking our way through life instead of being in it. Learn what science says about this and what traditional wisdom tells us. Learn a simple yet powerful technique to shift out of overthinking and engage into your embodied awareness and intuitive self. 02:55 - some current research 06:20 - breaking down to understand head, heart and gut 10:35 - when you're in a place of PTSD 13:04 - steps to help you interrupt the worrying pattern  It's Her Turn website and social media links:  website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)   My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)  Show Resources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4179616/#:~:text=HEART%E2%80%93BRAIN%20COMMUNICATION,feelings%20and%20emotions%20one%20experiences. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4179616/#:~:text=HEART%E2%80%93BRAIN%20COMMUNICATION,feelings%20and%20emotions%20one%20experiences.)

“As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live” is a famous quote  by Johanne Wolfgang Von Goethe. Dr. Kate explores the challenges and blocks to trusting yourself as a woman, and how we can begin to cultivate self trust. And why it is key for your autonomy, agency and personal power. 01:50 - first reason trusting yourself can be hard 05:06 - second reason trusting yourself can be hard 13:13 - how to start trusting yourself 20:36 - a sense of self It's Her Turn website and social media links: website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com) My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

Dr. Kate knows what it takes to believe things can be different. If she didn't she would be stuck in an abusive marriage fearing for her two small children and herself like she was 21 years ago. She reminds us how to tap into our own inner truth, courage and wisdom to engage with the possibilities of this life we have. Dr. Kate invites you to take one step towards creating your dream future that can help humanity grow as well. You might check out her TEDX talk that shares this story in a powerful way http://bit.ly/MyTedxABQ (bit.ly/MyTedxABQ) It's Her Turn website and social media links:  website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)   My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

Do we need to stress and hurry to make 2022 great? Or can we set our intention, dream in the best outcome with trust, ease and flow? This is the feminine consciousness of Gaia, the first goddess of creation in Greek Mythology. Dr. Kate shares about Gaia’s gifts we need right now to come into balance in our feminine and masculine energies, and ways we can reconnect with the wisdom of the cycles, evolution and guidance of the natural world that Gaia reflects for us.  It's Her Turn website and social media links:  website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)   My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

Do you get lost in stress and have to’s? Do feel exhausted and disconnected? Dr. Kate knows how easily we can lose ourselves in the expectations of holidays. It can be especially hard if you’re alone and not having a hallmark card gathering. What helps us reconnect with what matters and how to hold onto to ourselves during the holidays?  Dr. Kate will share how using simple rituals for grounding, recentering and relating with the spirit of the holidays that works best for you can help.  It's Her Turn website and social media links:  website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)   My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

How can we use this end of the year to reflect on our challenges, pain and losses? And how can we thoughtfully shed some light on our lessons, growth and awakening? Dr. Kate shares about the gift of the Solstice and our present awareness, and ways we can  inquire, connect, and celebrate this sacred time for the benefit of ourselves and all sentient beings. Find out more about her invitation to her Solstice retreat 12/19/21 at  https://www.katedow.com/solstice-retreat/ (https://www.katedow.com/solstice-retreat/) SHOW LINKS:  website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)   My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup) RESOURCES: Online Solstice Retreat Celebration:  https://www.katedow.com/solstice-retreat/ (https://www.katedow.com/solstice-retreat/)

Dr. Kate share’s more of case stories about why it is essential as women to begin with accepting where we are, in order for healing and transformation to happen. Learn the first three steps to begin the process of accepting what is present instead of resisting it. Acceptance opens the door for healthy real change. 08:32 - a client example of moving forward when anxiety is involved 18:46 - a client example of ADD overwhelm 25:56 - initial steps you can take when you're resisting life It's Her Turn website and social media links:  website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com) My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

How did we get so disconnected and judgemental of our bodies? And what will it take to come back into kindness, connection and reverence with them? The time is now for us as we embrace the return of the feminine, to reclaim our bodies as the sacred, sexual, spiritual wisdom keepers they are.  Let us together understand our body’s role in our own mental health, wellbeing and spiritual growth so we can heal, grow and embody our potential.  It's Her Turn website and social media links: website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)   My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

Dr. Kate shares about the power and presence of gratitude that helps us not only feel more in touch with ourselves but with others as well. How can we practice gratitude on a deeper level? How can we embody gratitude? And why this is so important for our familial, community and collective unity at this holiday time. Happy Holidays! 03:53 - the spiritual side of gratitude 05:10 - a Buddhist practice 07:23 - from a Goddess perspective 10:30 - a quote on gratitude from my book Fear-Less It's Her Turn website and social media links: website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)   My Book Fear-Less: The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

Why do we need Silence to be truly Nourished, Healthier and Happier? What gets in the way of silence for most people? Dr. Kate tells us about Jane who struggled with anxiety, stress, health and relationship issues and how it changed everything for her when she began learning how to feed herself and her soul the silence she needed to reclaim her self autonomy. Learn the first key step to begin connecting with the presence and silence that will support you. 02:12 - a story of why silence is important 12:20 - soul retrieval and feminine wisdom work 17:51 - a real time silence exercise for you 26:22 - learn more about steps 2 and 3 SHOW LINKS:  website: http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com) My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage: https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast Dr. Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom: https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

What does that mean? With the help of Marion Woodman, Dr. Kate describes the crucial awareness of our lineage of perfectionism and rejection that still plays out in modern culture’s control of women and the three key steps to begin excavating your authentic, wild wise women. It's Her Turn website and social media links: website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)   My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)  Show Resources: Marion Woodman “Conscious Femininity” Inner City Books 1993

Dr. Kate shares her understanding and experience of the Dark Goddess and her intuitive message for us at this time. The role of letting go, going inside and meeting ourselves amidst the chaos and decay of the old paradigm is necessary for our own deeper transformation and for our ability to resiliently support the shifts happening worldwide. Be inspired to do your inner work.  It's Her Turn website and social media links: website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com) My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

Most everyone has an inner voice that is judgmental. How little or how much makes a big difference in how we can grow into being a self confident adult who feels secure, trusting and caring for themselves. As women, it is necessary for us to step and see how we were taught to feel shameful. Dr. Kate shares where it comes from, how it can be toxic, and what we can do to alter it so we can be free to feel good about ourselves. 04:15 - how mental health issues can affect mindset 08:55 - notice how you speak to yourself 13:44 - steps to start changing the inner critic It's Her Turn website and social media links:  website: http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)   My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage: https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page: https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom: https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)

Dr. Kate shares her experience and story of a woman she worked with in their journeys of leaving abusive relationships when you have kids. Learn the three major embodied steps that will help you make the right decision and act on it. You got this girl! It's Her Turn website and social media links: website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)   My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)  Show Resources: Crisis /DV call line 1-800-799 SAFE (7233) https://www.thehotline.org/ (https://www.thehotline.org/) My TEDX Talk http://bit.ly/MyTedxABQ (bit.ly/MyTedxABQ)

Dr. Kate shares about her experience of being in an abusive marriage. She wants you to know the markers from the inside out of what you may be feeling, thinking or doing when you are in an abusive relationship. These are key to paying attention to the nature of the relationship you might be in and what to do to take care of yourself. Whether you are in a questionable situation now or making sense of a past relationship, this episode will help you get clearer on your best next steps. 04:10 - how it begins 09:17 - when it becomes obvious and moves into gaslighting 16:10 - the anxiety hook 20:45 - steps you can take to leave  It's Her Turn website and social media links: website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)   My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup) Show Resources: 1-800-799 SAFE (7233) https://www.thehotline.org/ (https://www.thehotline.org/) Crisis Text Line: US and Canada text Home to 741741 UK text Home to 85258 Ireland text Home to 50808

Dr. Kate helps us discuss domestic violence and talks about the courage and compassion it takes to face this issue in our lives and world. The importance of being willing to use this one powerful question and the three steps to take if you think you or someone you know is in a domestic violent situation. There are resources below. 02:43 - the shame and the mindset of staying in an abusive situation 07:05 - 3 things you or someone you know can do to help 09:15 - the focus of this year's theme 14:50 - the fear-less work of showing up and becoming aware 19:52 - ask yourself these questions It's Her Turn website and social media links:  website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com)   My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup) Show Resources: 1-800-799-SAFE U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224, or 911  https://www.dvrcnm.org/ (https://www.dvrcnm.org/) https://www.thehotline.org/ (https://www.thehotline.org/) https://ncadv.org/ (https://ncadv.org/)

Dr. Kate talks about the impact of our culture and women being stuck in the “princess archetype.” Learn what that is and how we can move into being the Queen, in all her nobility, knowing and power of a Wise mind. She shares two simple tools to use to support your sovereignty and wisdom to make believe in yourself and stop waiting for permission from others. 02:55 - what is the Queen? 03:54 - the beginning steps to becoming the Queen 13:45 - how to connect with fear-lessn-ness 22:20 - a little about the book Have a question you want answered in the next episode? Leave a message at my podcast page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) Interested in learning more, subscribe to my newsletter at http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com) or join my private facebook group at https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)  Show Resources: My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook)

Dr. Kate goes into her Fear-Less approach to discuss how our fears and anxieties can influence our bodies, mind and spirit when it comes to being resilient and what you can do about it. Come learn a simple yet powerful three step practice to move out of fear and back into connection with yourself, your resources and inner wisdom. Find Your Voice. Own your Truth. Claim Your Power. 05:06 - What is resilience? 07:32 - What anxiety looks like in the last 18 months 15:17 - 3 steps to help you get out of fear It's Her Turn website and social media links: website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com) My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup)