Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine

In this episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, you are guided on a powerful inner journey into the elemental world. Through visualization and intuitive connection, you will meet the elementals of earth, air, fire, and water, each carrying their own energy, wisdom, and messages for your spiritual path.This meditation supports grounding, cleansing, inspiration, transformation, and emotional flow while helping you deepen your relationship with the natural elements that shape your inner and outer world.As we move through the meditation, we explore deeper questions such as how the four elements influence your energy, what messages and insights each elemental may share with you, how connecting with nature-based energies strengthens intuition, and how elemental work can support balance, healing, and alignment in your daily life.For more guided meditations, classes, and elemental teachings, visit bertena.org.

In this episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore a simple truth: your intuition is always speaking—you may have just forgotten how to listen. This short, powerful episode offers five quick exercises to help you reconnect with your inner guidance, sharpen your intuitive senses, and rebuild trust in your natural psychic awareness.Whether you feel disconnected from your instincts, unsure how to interpret intuitive nudges, or simply want to deepen your spiritual awareness, these practices offer an accessible and grounded way to strengthen your intuitive muscle.As we move through each exercise, we reflect on meaningful questions such as how intuition communicates in everyday life, why it becomes muted or difficult to hear, how to distinguish intuition from fear or overthinking, and what it means to rebuild trust in your inner wisdom. You’ll also learn how small daily practices can significantly increase clarity, alignment, and spiritual connection over time.For more intuitive development classes, meditations, and resources, visit bertena.org.

Join me January 1 for a 21 Day Challenge. It will go from January 1 to January 22. You can download the PDF and print it out and do the listed meditation, affirmation, and then journal each day. No more than 10 minutes needed. Anyone can do this! We will kick this off on Saturday at 9am during our Saturday Morning Motivation. This will be recorded and housed in the Daily Dose of Awesomeness Classroom. So join anytime and start your new life off with meditation, affirmations, and journaling.  The class is $5 and you can register here https://calendly.com/bertenasclasses/saturday-morning-motivation?month=2022-01 We will be meeting every Saturday morning and catching up on where we are. This class also changes each week to help with meditation, motivation, journaling, affirmations, and yoga. To do the 21 Day Challenge is Free. You do not have to attend any classes to join. Just reply here and I will send you the packet or you can  Click here and print https://anewyouselfcarecom.files.wordpress.com/2020/12/a-new-you-21-day-challenge-2.pdf You can find all my classes as well as the Reiki Certification classes, Tarot Readings, Reiki Sessions here https://calendly.com/bertenasclasses Here is my free site that houses podcasts, journals, articles, and activities including the above classes. https://classroom.google.com/c/MTA1Mjk5MzE3MjI2?cjc=24hwbtr

Learn how your Moon sign shapes your emotional world and what self-care practices best support your inner needs. Based on Magical Self-Care for Everyday Life, this episode explores astrology’s role in emotional wellness.

A beginner-friendly guide to the 12 astrological signs. Learn each sign’s superpower, shadow, element, and quality as we continue exploring Chapter 5 of Magical Self-Care for Everyday Life.

Learn what a birth chart is and how to find your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs. In this first episode of the Magical Self-Care Series, we explore the basics of astrology and how your Big Three shape your self-care, energy, and emotional rhythms.

In Episode Two of the A New You Reiki Series, we explore one of the most common questions beginners ask: “What can I actually do with Reiki once I learn it?”In this episode, we break down the real-world uses of Reiki across all levels — from self-healing to client sessions to advanced spiritual work.We answer top Google searches, such as:“What can you do with Reiki?”“What does Reiki 1 allow you to do?”“What can I do after Reiki 2?”“What do you learn in Reiki Master training?”“Can Reiki help with anxiety or chakras?”“Can I do Reiki on animals or at a distance?”At this level you can:• Practice hands-on healing on yourself• Balance your own chakras• Reduce stress and anxiety• Support emotional healing and shadow work• Cleanse energy in your home• Assist stuck spirits in transitioning (with proper training)You’ll learn:• How to send Reiki across time and space• How to work professionally with clients• How to use symbols to deepen the energy• How to create session protocols and protectionsThis level opens you to:• Meeting your Reiki guides• Past-life healing and regressions• Intuitive readings• Energy communication• Higher guidance and channelingYou can support:• Pets and animals experiencing stress or illness• Angelic communication and spiritual healing• Energy clearing and blessingsHere you learn how to:• Pass attunements• Teach classes• Hold sacred space for students• Deepen your spiritual path as a healer✨ How each Reiki level builds on the next✨ What abilities you gain with each attunement✨ Whether Reiki is right for personal healing or professional practice✨ How Reiki can support intuition, emotional wellness, spiritual awakening, and energy workWhether you’re brand new or considering the Master/Teacher path, this episode offers a clear roadmap for how Reiki evolves with you — and how you can use it in your life, work, and spiritual practice.Inside This Episode You’ll Learn About Each Reiki Level:🌿 Reiki 1 – Self-Healing & Personal Growth🔮 Reiki 2 – Working With Clients & Distant Healing✨ Spiritual Reiki – Deep Intuitive Expansion🐾 Animal Reiki & Angel Reiki🕊️ Reiki 3 – Master & Teacher Level

Welcome to Episode One of the A New You Reiki Series — a beginner-friendly introduction to what Reiki really is and how energy healing supports the mind, body, and spirit.In this episode, we answer the most-searched questions about Reiki, including:“What is Reiki healing?”“How does Reiki work?”“Is Reiki safe?”“What are the benefits of Reiki?”“Does Reiki work with western medicine?”“Should I get certified in Reiki?”Reiki is a deeply restorative relaxation technique that helps the body release stress, rest deeply, and activate its natural healing response. When the body relaxes, the nervous system shifts out of fight-or-flight and into repair mode — awakening the immune system and supporting overall wellness. Reiki is complementary to western medicine, not a replacement, and is widely used alongside traditional care.✨ What Reiki is and where it comes from✨ How Reiki helps the body relax, heal, and restore balance✨ Why Reiki can support immunity, stress reduction, sleep, and emotional wellbeing✨ How Reiki complements western medical treatments✨ The difference between receiving Reiki and learning to give Reiki✨ Why becoming certified in Reiki can transform your spiritual and healing journeyIf you're curious about energy healing, wanting to deepen your spiritual gifts, or considering certification, this episode gives you a grounded, accessible introduction to Reiki and how it works.I share details about my Reiki 1, 2, and Master/Teacher level classes — including what you’ll learn, what’s included, and why certification is a powerful path for personal healing, intuitive development, and helping others.

Welcome to Episode Three of the A New You Self-Care Series — today we’re exploring the real reasons self-care feels hard, inconsistent, or impossible to maintain.This episode answers some of the most-searched questions about self-care struggles, such as:“Why can’t I stick to a self-care routine?”“Why do I feel guilty taking time for myself?”“What are the barriers to self-care?”“How do I overcome mental blocks around rest and self-care?”“How do I create a consistent self-care habit?”We look at both internal barriers (mindset, guilt, self-worth, stress, emotional overwhelm) and external barriers (time, family, work, fatigue, environment) — and how you can overcome them with compassion and small, meaningful steps.✨ The top internal blocks that prevent regular self-care✨ How guilt and burnout sabotage your self-care habits✨ External challenges and how to work with them (not fight them)✨ The psychology behind why self-care feels “selfish” — and how to release that belief✨ How to create self-care rituals that adapt when life gets busy✨ Journal prompts to help you uncover what’s holding you backThis is a supportive, empowering conversation for anyone who feels like they “should be doing more self-care” but can’t seem to stay consistent.You’ll be guided through a simple writing exercise to help you uncover:What blocks your self-careHow these blocks show up in your daily lifeWhat small steps you can take to honor yourself againInside This Episode You’ll Learn: Journaling Practice Included

Welcome to Episode Two of the A New You Self-Care Series — where we explore how to create a self-care ritual that feels natural, intuitive, and aligned with your body’s energy.In this episode, we answer the most Googled questions about self-care rituals, such as:“How do I create a self-care routine that works for me?”“How long should a self-care ritual be?”“What is the best self-care practice for stress and burnout?”“What if I don’t know what I need each day?”You’ll learn how to listen to your body, follow your energy, and choose practices that support your mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness — even if it’s only for 5–15 minutes a day.✨ What a self-care ritual actually is✨ How to tune into your body’s signals✨ Why your ritual can change daily (and still be effective)✨ How long a self-care ritual really needs to be — the answer may surprise you✨ Why anything from lying in bed to going for a run can be valid self-care✨ How to allow the energy around you to guide your choicesWhether you’re brand new to self-care or refining a long-term practice, this episode helps you build a ritual that supports your life — not one that adds more stress to it.After listening, reflect on what your body is asking for today.Is it rest? Movement? Stillness? Creativity?Write down your ritual and try it for one day.Inside This Episode You’ll Learn: Y our At-Home Self-Care Invitation

Welcome to Episode One of the A New You Self-Care Series — your beginner-friendly guide to building a meaningful, sustainable self-care practice.In this episode, we answer some of the most-searched questions on Google, including:“What is self-care supposed to look like?”“How do I start a self-care routine at home?”“What is the quickest way to reduce stress naturally?”“How can I improve my mental health with simple daily habits?”We explore what self-care really means (beyond bubble baths and spa days) and how to create a personalized practice that supports your emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.✨ What self-care is — and what it is not✨ The difference between emotional, physical, and spiritual self-care✨ How to identify what your body and spirit are asking for✨ A simple daily routine you can start today✨ Why self-care helps reduce stress, anxiety, and burnout✨ A guided self-care activity you can do from home with just a journalWhether you're overwhelmed, exhausted, or simply wanting to reconnect with yourself, this episode gives you a grounded foundation for creating a self-care plan that actually works.Grab your journal and a comfy seat. We guide you step-by-step through a gentle, introspective practice to help you reconnect with your needs and set compassionate intentions for the week ahead.Inside This Episode You’ll Learn: Your At-Home Self-Care Activity

In this episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, you are guided through a gentle Serenity Meditation designed to help you quiet the mind, relax the body, and reconnect with your inner sense of peace. This soothing practice invites you to release tension, soften your thoughts, and step into a calming space where stillness and clarity naturally rise.Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or simply longing for a moment of deep rest, this meditation offers a grounded, supportive pathway back to yourself.Throughout the practice, we reflect on questions such as how serenity helps regulate the nervous system, why intentional stillness supports emotional balance, how relaxation opens intuitive channels, and what it means to create inner peace even when life feels busy or uncertain. You will also learn how to carry this calm energy into your daily routine long after the meditation ends.For more guided meditations, spiritual classes, and supportive resources, visit bertena.org.

In this episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, you are guided into a Sacred Place Water Meditation, a calming and deeply restorative journey into the element of water. This meditation helps you connect with water’s natural qualities of flow, healing, cleansing, intuition, and emotional release.As you step into this sacred inner landscape, you’ll be invited to let your emotions move gently, release what feels heavy, and refresh your energetic field with the soothing, nurturing presence of the water element.Throughout the meditation, we explore meaningful questions such as how the element of water supports emotional healing, why water is connected to intuition and the Divine Feminine, how fluidity helps you move through stuck or stagnant energy, and what it means to find a sacred inner space where you can soften, breathe, and renew.

In this episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, you are guided into a Sacred Place Earth Meditation, a grounding journey that connects you with the steady, supportive energy of the earth element. This practice helps you root into your body, calm your mind, and cultivate a deep sense of safety, belonging, and inner strength.As you enter this sacred inner landscape, the earth holds you, supports you, and reminds you of your resilience. This meditation is especially helpful when life feels overwhelming, scattered, or unstable, offering a space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with your foundation.Throughout the experience, we consider meaningful questions such as how the earth element supports grounding and emotional stability, why connecting with the body enhances inner peace, how rootedness strengthens intuition, and what it means to create an inner sanctuary where you feel held, nourished, and supported.

In this episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, you’re guided through the Just Like Me Meditation, a gentle but powerful practice rooted in compassion, empathy, and heart-centered awareness. This meditation helps you recognize the shared human experience we all hold—our hopes, fears, struggles, and desires—and invites you to soften into deeper understanding and connection with yourself and others.As you move through this guided journey, you’ll explore how acknowledging our shared humanity can ease emotional tension, reduce judgment, and deepen your spiritual practice. This meditation is especially helpful during moments of conflict, loneliness, or emotional overwhelm, offering a grounded pathway back to compassion and presence.Throughout the experience, we reflect on meaningful questions such as how compassion supports spiritual growth, why recognizing similarity opens the heart, how empathy strengthens your energetic boundaries, and what it means to meet yourself and others with understanding rather than resistance.