49 min
34. The Necessity of Winter with Rebecca Magee Wild Words
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“It’s helpful to remember that I can look to the natural world at any moment, on any day, and see that nature doesn’t skip any phase, any season, any step of the cycle—and that I have permission to do the same.” Winter is the season we’re most likely to resist, yet it’s an essential part of the creative process. Whether you’re tracking your menstrual cycle, following the earth’s seasons, or turning towards the phases of the moon, winter is all about rest, integration, and slowing down. In today’s conversation, Sister Seasons founder Rebecca Magee shares how embracing winter can help heal yourself (and the world).
Meet Rebecca:
Rebecca Magee is a creative entrepreneur, facilitator, and teacher focused on the intersection of gender equity and climate justice. Her background blends the study of women’s leadership and health with an extensive career in environmental sustainability, social impact, and philanthropy. As founder of Sister Seasons, Rebecca guides women and menstruators to restore their well-being and our planet’s through cycle awareness practices, and partners with organizations seeking to empower menstruators to lead on climate without burning out.
Sister Seasons
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Conversation Starters
“If we want to live in a future that honors people’s well-being and that also supports the well-being of our planet, when we practice these rhythms we’re actually embodying and creating and laying the foundation for that future to exist. So if people are feeling like it’s selfish to do—no!—your joy is actually helping us to feel what that future would be like and to create it now. So say yes to rest, because it’s bigger than just your rest.”
“We believe that if anything is going to come into existence that’s worthy, you have to effort it into being. And the truth is, things can be incubating on your mental back burner and they will let you know when they need to be worked on … When I follow that and trust that, I’m not abandoning myself anymore.”
Episode Highlights
What’s happening in our bodies, with the moon, and the earth’s seasons during winter
How shifting from setting goals to setting intentions can help you embrace winter more mindfully
Why Rebecca doesn’t commit to a word for the year on January 1st, and what she does instead
How we both navigate winter seasons, including writing projects and cycle rituals
The counter-cultural way Rebecca’s launching the next iteration of her business
Linkable Mentions
Today by Mary Oliver
WomanCode by Alisa Vitti
Wintering by Katherine May
Nicole's course: The Writing Cycle
Let's Connect
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Instagram: @nicolegulotta.author
Join The Nest, a paid newsletter for memoir
Curl up with one of my books: WILD WORDS and EAT THIS POEM
“It’s helpful to remember that I can look to the natural world at any moment, on any day, and see that nature doesn’t skip any phase, any season, any step of the cycle—and that I have permission to do the same.” Winter is the season we’re most likely to resist, yet it’s an essential part of the creative process. Whether you’re tracking your menstrual cycle, following the earth’s seasons, or turning towards the phases of the moon, winter is all about rest, integration, and slowing down. In today’s conversation, Sister Seasons founder Rebecca Magee shares how embracing winter can help heal yourself (and the world).
Meet Rebecca:
Rebecca Magee is a creative entrepreneur, facilitator, and teacher focused on the intersection of gender equity and climate justice. Her background blends the study of women’s leadership and health with an extensive career in environmental sustainability, social impact, and philanthropy. As founder of Sister Seasons, Rebecca guides women and menstruators to restore their well-being and our planet’s through cycle awareness practices, and partners with organizations seeking to empower menstruators to lead on climate without burning out.
Sister Seasons
Instagram
Conversation Starters
“If we want to live in a future that honors people’s well-being and that also supports the well-being of our planet, when we practice these rhythms we’re actually embodying and creating and laying the foundation for that future to exist. So if people are feeling like it’s selfish to do—no!—your joy is actually helping us to feel what that future would be like and to create it now. So say yes to rest, because it’s bigger than just your rest.”
“We believe that if anything is going to come into existence that’s worthy, you have to effort it into being. And the truth is, things can be incubating on your mental back burner and they will let you know when they need to be worked on … When I follow that and trust that, I’m not abandoning myself anymore.”
Episode Highlights
What’s happening in our bodies, with the moon, and the earth’s seasons during winter
How shifting from setting goals to setting intentions can help you embrace winter more mindfully
Why Rebecca doesn’t commit to a word for the year on January 1st, and what she does instead
How we both navigate winter seasons, including writing projects and cycle rituals
The counter-cultural way Rebecca’s launching the next iteration of her business
Linkable Mentions
Today by Mary Oliver
WomanCode by Alisa Vitti
Wintering by Katherine May
Nicole's course: The Writing Cycle
Let's Connect
Sign up for my encouraging monthly newsletter, Over Tea
Instagram: @nicolegulotta.author
Join The Nest, a paid newsletter for memoir
Curl up with one of my books: WILD WORDS and EAT THIS POEM
49 min