In this nourishing conversation, Andrea sits down with Jennifer Raye, author of Wisdom of the Earth, Wisdom of the Body, to explore what it truly means to live seasonally not as a wellness trend, but as a lived, embodied relationship with the body and the natural world.
Together, they discuss how modern life has pulled us away from the body’s innate intelligence, and how seasonal living, somatic movement, and Chinese Medicine offer a pathway back to trust, regulation, and inner listening especially for women navigating midlife and hormonal transitions.
This episode is an invitation to soften, slow down, and remember what the body already knows.
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Topics
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The Origins of Jennifer’s Work
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What moment or question ultimately led Jennifer to write Wisdom of the Earth, Wisdom of the Body
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How the body and the natural world mirror one another
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Living seasonally as a practice, not a concept
Seasonal Living Through the Lens of Chinese Medicine
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How seasons relate to organ systems, emotions, and energetic health
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Why women in midlife are especially sensitive to seasonal shifts
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What happens when we ignore seasonal rhythms year after year
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The biggest misunderstanding about seasonal living Jennifer wishes to gently correct
Gentle, Practical Integration
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Simple ways to begin living seasonally without overwhelm
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Seasonal self-care rituals that feel especially supportive right now
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How to recognize when you’re in alignment with a season — versus pushing against it
Closing Reflections
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Reassurance for women who feel tired, behind, or disconnected from their bodies
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What the body already knows about healing — if we’re willing to listen
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Where to find Jennifer’s book and connect more deeply with her work
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Weekly Challenge
Listen to your body to see what gunas or qualities need your attention right now.
