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  Integrating the Sacred Feminine in Tech + Business with Sarah Morgan 04.09.2026 49min

  In this episode of the Rising Women Leaders podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur and technology innovator Sarah Morgan for a conversation exploring the intersection of business, spirituality, leadership, and feminine wisdom. With more than two decades of experience founding companies across the United States, Europe, and Canada — and consulting with organizations including NASA, the Canadian Space Agency, and Blue Origin — Sarah brings a rare perspective shaped by both cutting-edge innovation and deep inner work. Together, we explore what it means to navigate masculine business cultures while staying connected to intuition, self-worth, spirituality, and the sacred feminine. This conversation moves from entrepreneurship and venture capital to prayer, relationships, circadian rhythms, and the emerging future of women-led leadership and business. In this Episode we Discussed: Entering the worlds of tech, startups, venture capital, and the lighting industry as a woman navigating predominantly masculine business cultures What life and business felt like before joining The Way of the Priestess The inner shifts that led to joining the path of sacred feminine work and priestess leadership How integrating sacred feminine principles began transforming business, relationships, self-worth, and daily life Learning to trust intuition in entrepreneurship and decision-making Developing stronger boundaries and honoring personal energy The role of prayer, ritual, and spiritual practice — including how to use one of my favorite practices, "the Miracle Prayer" How healing the relationship with feminine energy opened the door to love and partnership Becoming energetically available to receive a healthy, supportive relationship The journey into entrepreneurship: fears, risks, and lessons learned along the way Exploring circadian rhythms, light, wellness, and the connection between environment and human health Why this moment feels important for women in business and leadership The transition of wealth, power, and influence toward women New strategies and paradigms emerging for female entrepreneurs Wisdom for women building businesses while staying connected to intuition, spirituality, and feminine values Creating success without abandoning softness, embodiment, or authenticity What brings hope for the future of women-led business and conscious leadership Stay In Touch with Sarah: [email protected] earthlight.app nano-lit.com Stay in Touch with Rising Women Leaders: Website Instagram Make a donation on Patreon Serial entrepreneur and deep-technology innovator with twenty-two years of experience founding ventures across the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Netherlands. Developed lighting technology and software selected by the International Well Building Institute as the reference implementation for the WELL v2 global lighting standard, now certifying 74,000+ buildings worldwide. Conference presenter at CIE, IES, and the BioClock Symposium. Consulted by NASA, the Canadian Space Agency, and Blue Origin on electrical light sources, lighting system design, and the biological impact of light on human performance and health. Seeking doctoral training to study innovation ecosystems, standardization, and entrepreneurial scaling in knowledge-intensive sectors.
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  Womb Health, Honey Bees & Sacred Feminine Wisdom with Numana Marie Joy 21.08.2026 56min

  In this episode of the Rising Women Leaders podcast, I sit down with womb healing pioneer, teacher, and founder of Womb Health Academy, Numana Marie Joy, for a rich conversation about womb health, intuition, the wisdom of the honey bees, and the sacred path of feminine leadership. Our conversation explores what becomes possible when women reconnect with the intelligence of their bodies and begin listening to the wisdom that lives within the womb. We talk about healing stored trauma, honoring the cyclical nature of being a woman, and remembering the ancient teachings that have long connected women to the natural world. Numana also shares her fascinating journey from her priestess background to becoming a global leader in womb-centered healing, the story behind her name change, and why the honey bee has become such a powerful teacher for the feminine. Whether you're curious about womb healing, longing to deepen your intuition, or simply seeking a more embodied way of living and leading, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical wisdom for the journey. In this Episode we Discussed: The story behind Numana's name change and the deeper transformation it represents Her decision to leave Kauai and the new chapter that followed What the honey bees can teach us about the sacred feminine, community, leadership, and our relationship with nature What womb healing is and why the womb holds profound intelligence, memory, and wisdom How stored trauma, emotions, and life experiences can live within the body and influence our wellbeing The connection between intuition, the nervous system, and learning to trust the wisdom within Numana's priestess background and how it has shaped her life's work Why healing the womb has the power to transform not only individual women, but future generations The vision behind Womb Health Academy and the growing movement to train practitioners in womb-centered healing Links: Watch this episode on video on Youtube Listen on Spotify Listen to Numana's previous episode on Rising Women Leaders: 117 | Food, Pleasure & Feminine Archetypes with Modern Goddess Lifestyle Allie McFee Stay In Touch with Numana: Website: http://www.wombhealthacademy.com and http://www.moderngoddesslifestyle.com Instagram: @wombhealthacademy and @moderngoddesslifestyle Stay in Touch with Rising Women Leaders: Website Instagram: @risingwomenleaders and @meredithrom Make a donation on Patreon Enrollment is open for the Way of the Priestess Initiation Program: ~ Learn More at https://meredithrom.com/priestess We begin September 18, 2026 Numana Marie Joy is sparking a global awakening—a future where womb healers exist in every city, where women bleed, birth children, and bring creative visions into the world with greater ease, and where cycles are no longer defined by pain, PMS, or disconnection. As the founder and CEO of Womb Health Academy and creator of the Somatic Womb Clearing Method™, Numana bridges somatic science, trauma-informed healing, cyclical living, and sacred feminine leadership to support women in restoring hormonal harmony, releasing stored trauma, and reconnecting with the deep intelligence of their bodies. She believes that when women reconnect with the wisdom of the womb, they don't just heal themselves. They help birth the culture of the future.
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  Navigating Self-Doubt When Sharing Our Divine Gifts 07.08.2026 19min

  In this short solo episode of the Rising Women Leaders podcast, I explore how to navigate the fear and self-doubt that can arise when sharing our divine gifts with the world. I share how confidence is created through action, how reconnecting with your deeper "why" can help you move forward, and what my own journey of writing and publishing a book taught me about fear, purpose, and following divine guidance. This episode is an invitation to release perfectionism, loosen your attachment to the outcome, and trust that your responsibility is simply to take the next aligned step—leaving the rest in the hands of the Divine. In This Episode, I Discussed: Why self-doubt often appears when we're doing something new How confidence grows by taking action before we feel fully ready The importance of releasing the need to be perfect Finding a deeper "why" for the creative work you feel called to share The fears I faced while writing and publishing my book A powerful "What if?" exercise for opening to positive possibilities Offering your work to the Divine and releasing attachment to its reception Trusting that helping even one person can make your work worthwhile Stay in Touch with Rising Women Leaders: Enrollment is open for the Way of the Priestess Initiation Program: Learn More at https://meredithrom.com/priestess We begin September 18, 2026 Watch this episode on video on Youtube Listen on Spotify Website Instagram: @risingwomenleaders and @meredithrom Make a donation on Patreon Meredith Rom is a yoga teacher, author, women's leadership coach and host of the Rising Women Leaders podcast. She supports women to heal past wounds and release limiting beliefs to fully embrace their greatest gifts and soul callings. Her mission is to see women shining at their brightest, owning their worth and using their voice to be a beacon of light for others to awaken in this world. After graduating from NYU she followed her intuition to Northern California where she teaches yoga and mentors women to rise in courage, self-love and feminine leadership.  Learn more at www.meredithrom.com and on instagram @meredithrom
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  Releasing the Inner Critic with Audrey Sutton Mills 24.07.2026 50min

  In this episode of the Rising Women Leaders podcast, I sit down with self-love teacher, intuitive guide, mindfulness instructor, and author Audrey Sutton Mills for a heartfelt conversation about quieting the inner critic, reconnecting with our inner wisdom, and learning to meet ourselves with greater compassion. Many of us carry an inner voice that questions our worth, second-guesses our decisions, and keeps us disconnected from our true selves. Audrey shares practical tools for recognizing this voice, understanding where it comes from, and creating a more loving relationship with ourselves. Drawing from her own healing journey and the wisdom in her book, Quiet the Itty Bitty Shitty Committee: 5 Self-Love Tools to Silence Your Inner Critic and Reclaim Your Worth, Audrey offers guidance for anyone feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or longing to hear the deeper voice of their intuition. In this Episode we Discussed: What the "Itty Bitty Shitty Committee" is and how it shapes our thoughts, self-worth, and daily lives Why so many women struggle with self-criticism and how to begin shifting those patterns How to quiet the mind when life feels busy, demanding, and overwhelming Practical ways to reconnect with your intuition, inner wisdom, and authentic self What to do when you're feeling lost, disconnected, or uncertain about your path The five self-love tools Audrey shares in her book and how they support healing and transformation Audrey's personal journey and the experiences that led her to this work How mindfulness and self-compassion can help us create lasting inner change Inner child healing and why the younger parts of ourselves still need love, care, and attention Finding the sacred in everyday life and creating balance in motherhood Learning to listen to your heart instead of your inner critic Cultivating greater self-worth, self-trust, and self-love Stay In Touch with Audrey: Website: www.audreysuttonmills.com Instagram: @audreysuttonmills Watch this episode on video on Youtube ~ Enrollment is open for the Way of the Priestess Initiation Program ~ Learn More at https://meredithrom.com/priestess Stay in Touch with Rising Women Leaders: Website Instagram Make a donation on Patreon Audrey Sutton Mills is a self-love teacher, intuitive guide, mindfulness instructor, and author dedicated to helping women quiet the inner critic and reconnect with their true selves. Through her writing, teaching, podcast, and transformational experiences, she supports women in cultivating self-compassion, self-trust, and inner wisdom. Audrey is the author of Quiet the Itty Bitty Shitty Committee: 5 Self-Love Tools to Silence Your Inner Critic and Reclaim Your Worth.
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  A New Chapter for Rising Women Leaders 10.07.2026 31min

  Enrollment is open for the Way of the Priestess Initiation Program. After a pause, Rising Women Leaders is back. In this solo episode, I share where I've been, what motherhood has taught me, and how this next season of the podcast is evolving. What began over eleven years ago as conversations about leadership, entrepreneurship, and overcoming fear has expanded and evolved to include conversations on faith, spirituality, the priestess path, and living in relationship with the Divine. I reflect on the sacred initiation of becoming a mother, the unexpected pause that reshaped my life, and the journey back to creative work. Along the way, I share the spiritual practices, teachings, and experiences that have transformed me over the past several years, and offer a glimpse into where Rising Women Leaders is headed next. This new chapter is an invitation to grow together through stories of initiation, healing, spiritual practice, and remembering who we truly are. In this Episode we Discuss: The story behind the almost four-year pause and why stepping away was exactly what I needed How pregnancy, motherhood, and raising my daughter Ella transformed my life and leadership What I've learned through the sacred initiation of becoming a mother and what I'm sharing in my series on substack, Maiden to Mother: Rites + Rituals to Honor the Passage into Motherhood The ancient story of Inanna and how descent and transformation shape our lives Inspiration I've been finding through Self-Realization Fellowship The role of prayer, intuition, and daily communion with the Divine in my life Stories of how spiritual practice has influenced both my own healing and my daughter's early years Why I'm studying and teaching Vedic Astrology and how it offers a map for the soul's journey: Join us in the monthly membership (first 7 days are free) for a live class on July 13th What the priestess path means to me and why so many women feel called to it today Witnessing women reclaim their voice, confidence, and sacred purpose through The Way of the Priestess The inspiration behind my Rose Path mentorship and the symbolism of the rose A look ahead at upcoming conversations, inspiring guests, and the future of Rising Women Leaders Why our challenges are not obstacles, but invitations into our deepest growth and purpose How important it is to have community navigating a spiritual path Stay in Touch with Rising Women Leaders: Website Instagram Substack Make a donation on Patreon
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  Sound Healing with Crystal Bowls and Harmonium 27.02.2026 27min

  This sound healing meditation was from the RESET mindfulness retreat held at Green Gulch Zen Center in Northern California. Lay down, get comfortable and allow your consciousness to rest into the journey. Join us for an in-person sound healing with Meredith March 22, 2026 in Petaluma, CA at The Yoga Post (7 pm). Find more meditations from Meredith on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/meredithrom Stay in Touch: Website Instagram: @meredithrom Make a donation on Patreon
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  Manifestation Meditation 01.02.2026 7min

  This episode offers a guided Manifestation Meditation to support you to drop into the frequency of what you're calling in this new year. This practice invites you to slow down, turn inward, and connect with what you're ready to welcome into your life. Rather than pushing or forcing, this guided process emphasizes presence, embodied feeling, trust and surrender. Simply allow your intentions to be held gently and released. This is a powerful time for planting seeds beneath the surface. This meditation supports you in staying consistent with your intentions while remaining open to how they may unfold. Find more meditations on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/meredithrom Stay in Touch: Website Instagram: @meredithrom Make a donation on Patreon
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  Vipassana Meditation: An Ancient Buddhist Practice 27.01.2026 13min

  As part of our Winter Meditation Series, this episode explores the foundations of Vipassana meditation, an ancient practice the Buddha used to attain enlightenment. Vipassana invites us to slow down and observe what's here, just as it is. Sensations, breath, thoughts, and emotions are met with mindfulness and pure witnessing. In this episode, I first share a brief overview of what Vipassana meditation is and how it's traditionally practiced. Then, you'll be guided through a simple Vipassana meditation you can return to throughout the season. This practice is ideal if you're seeking more presence, clarity, and calm throughout your days. Find more meditations on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/meredithrom Stay in Touch: Website Instagram: @meredithrom Make a donation on Patreon
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  Ho'oponopono: A Hawaiian Practice for Forgiveness 27.01.2026 4min

  As we continue our Winter Meditation Series, this episode offers a gentle Ho'oponopono meditation. This is an ancient Hawaiian practice of forgiveness, reconciliation, and inner peace. Winter is a time of turning inward… a season that invites us to soften, to reflect, and to release what no longer needs to be carried. Ho'oponopono reminds us that healing begins within, through simple phrases that restore harmony in the heart and nervous system. In this meditation, you'll be guided to work with the energy of compassion for yourself, for others, and for the unseen threads that connect us all. This practice is especially supportive if you're moving through emotional heaviness, seeking closure, or longing for more spaciousness and peace within. You're invited to return to this meditation whenever you feel called to clear, forgive, and begin again. Find more meditations on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/meredithrom Stay in Touch: Website Instagram: @meredithrom Make a donation on Patreon
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  Why Meditate? Intro to Our Winter Meditation Series 19.12.2025 15min

  Something you may not know is I share meditations on the app insight timer. Some of my meditations have thousands of plays over there. I just found out my most popular meditation has over 156,000 plays! I was connecting with one of my listeners over there who asked if I could share these meditations on more platforms so they could be easily accessible. So we'll be offering a winter series of meditations to support you during this time of turning inwards, slowing down, being with your body and your breath. Find more meditations on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/meredithrom Stay in Touch: Website Instagram: @meredithrom Make a donation on Patreon
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  The Gifts of Giving 16.12.2025 12min

  I just came across a recording of a speech I gave at a holiday party several years ago. And it just warmed my heart and I wanted to share it with you all today… Sending love and warmth this Holiday Season… A few years ago I put on my high heels and red lipstick to go to a fancy holiday party at a beautiful home in Northern California. However, it wasn't any normal holiday party. It was a Toastmasters party, a public speaking group that I had been a part of that year. Three people were prepared to give a speech that night, and I was one of them. After much practicing in the backfield of my home, I felt ready. I was excited as I put on my jewelry and curled my hair, I reflected back on how much I had grown that year. I remembered standing terrified, looking out at the audience. At a podium in front of 30 or 40 people, the first time I stood up to speak in front of this group, despite the fear of that first moment, I knew I was ready to grow, ready to face the fear, and over that year I really did. Public speaking has become more and more familiar, and through putting myself on center stage, I learned so much about the craft of captivating an audience. I realized that there was a girl inside of me that was ready to be seen, to be heard, to really stand up and share her voice. I was encouraged every step of the way by this amazing group of people of all ages and all walks of life. I delivered this speech, which is called The Gifts of Giving, um, at the party that night, and I was on a total high. I didn't realize at the time that my husband had recorded the whole thing on my phone as a voice memo, so I'm able to share it with you today. I realized this magical story of giving and receiving could be inspiring for you to break free from scarcity and believe in the beauty, magic, and abundance all around you. So here I am sharing it. It's just eight minutes long. I hope you're able to take some time to tune in. Listen, enjoy. With Love, Meredith Stay in Touch: Website: http://meredithrom.com Instagram: @meredithrom Make a donation on Patreon: patreon.com/risingwomenleaders
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  Mary Magdalene, Healing & Somatic Awakening with Dr. Melissa Sophia Joy 30.10.2025 1t 6min

  It was an honor to sit down with Dr. Melissa Sophia Joy to connect about the love we share for Mary Magdalene. Melissa shares of being woken up in the night by a vision of Mary Magdalene and Yeshua, and aligning with her true path as a Priestess of the Rose. We learn about her story of healing insomnia, eczema, and traumatic memories from past lives through a practice that evolved into what she now teaches: Somatic Awakening. In this episode we discussed: How Mary Magdalene came to Melissa originally What is Somatic Awakening, the mystical healing spiritual modality Melissa received from Mary Magdalene and how it works What is a Rose Priestess and the Lineage of the Rose How Melissa opened to her intuitive wisdom and channeling abilities Our experiences on our France-Magdalene pilgrimages Moving through priestess wounds of persecution to shine our light and find our voice Stay in Touch with Melissa: Join Melissa for The Truth and Life of Yeshua on Dec. 13th, 10 AM PT: https://portaltoascension.org/event/the-truth-life-of-yeshua/ Teaching website: https://sophiahealingacademy.com/ Practice website: https://somatic-awakening.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.sophiajoy.108/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmelissasophiajoy/   Stay in Touch with Meredith: Website Instagram: @meredithrom Make a donation on Patreon Dr. Melissa Sophia Joy, ND, is the founder of Somatic Awakening®, an internationally known spiritual teacher, author, oracle, and Naturopathic Doctor specializing in Mind-Body-Spirit healing. She is also the Founding Director of Sophia Healing Academy, a mystery school devoted to transformative healing and spiritual awakening. A Divine Feminine Wisdom Keeper, Starseed, and multidimensional channel, Dr. Joy receives guidance from higher realms to facilitate profound shifts and conscious evolution. As a guardian of Somatic Awakening® an ancient healing and spiritual path based in the Magdalene-Christos-Sophia lineage, she merges the Law of Love and the Law of One with somatic healing, higher consciousness, and direct connection with the Divine, leading individuals into profound healing, awakening, and embodiment of their divine essence.
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  German New Medicine & Biological Femininity with Natasha Nazerali 16.10.2025 1t 11min

  Enrollment is now open for our Year-long Priestess Initiation Program: The Way of the Priestess Beginning this October. Learn more here: http://meredithrom.com/priestess Sometimes the most unexpected challenges become doorways to new understandings. For me, my introduction to German New Medicine began with a simple prayer for guidance around a health challenge. Not long after, I found myself listening to a podcast with Melissa Sell, which sparked a deep curiosity. I typed "German New Medicine" into the search bar, and through that path, I eventually discovered the work of Natasha Nazerali. Over the past year, I've been slowly learning and integrating this system into how I see health, healing, and the wisdom of the body. It has opened up a whole new lens on what symptoms mean, why they arise, and how intimately they are connected to our challenges and life experiences. I knew I wanted to bring this conversation to my community because Natasha's perspective on biological femininity feels like it touches the very root of so many women's health challenges. Her work not only brings clarity to confusing and painful symptoms but also helps us reconnect to the essence of being a woman in a way that is both biological and spiritual. In this episode we discussed: The basics and foundations of German New Medicine The definition of conflict shocks and the healing phase Breast cancer through the lens of German New Medicine: separation conflicts and nest-worry conflicts The reason behind clogged ducts when nursing Why we sneeze, get colds and runny noses Stories from our lives where GNM was so helpful The essence of biological femininity: What is a woman's natural state, and what conflicts lead to reproductive health challenges The conflicts behind female health symptoms such as painful periods, menstrual cycle imbalances, hormones, relationships, perimenopause, fertility, and female health Natasha's (sometimes controversial!) beliefs on biological femininity Links Mentioned in this Episode: Biological Woman Course with Melissa Sell and Natasha Nazerali German New Medicine Stories Podcast with Freya Kellet Stay in Touch with Natasha: Visit her website www.natashanazerali.com Instagram Stay in Touch with Rising Women Leaders: Website Instagram Make a donation on Patreon Natasha Nazerali is a practitioner and educator who guides individuals to awaken their true power through spiritual and biological connections. Inspired by her holistic upbringing and the teachings of Dr.Hamer's 5 biological Laws, Natasha is dedicated to helping others achieve total sovereignty and freedom over their mind, body, and spirit. Through her work in family systems and biological relating, Natasha has realized the beauty in the harmonization of our unique ancestral lineage. As a spiritual seeker and student of life Natasha emphasizes the role of consciousness through her  trainings at The College of Psychic Studies in the UK, and her incorporation of ancient practices.
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  Mysteries of Mary Magdalene, Southern France, and Sacred Water with Dakota Chanel 02.10.2025 55min

  For this week's episode, I sat down with Dakota Chanel, a water priestess and ceremonialist, while she was in Southern France researching the book she is writing on the Cathar region and Mary Magdalene. I've been following Dakota's work since we first met in Kauai, and have been learning so much from her, even just from her little shares on instagram about Yeshua, Mary Magdalene, and the sacred churches, caves and springs that exist in the Languedoc region of France. I visited a few sacred sites related to Mary Magdalene in Southern France last April, and Dakota affirmed an intuitive feeling I had in one of the basilicas I visited, thought to hold the bones of Mary Magdalene. She also shares such a powerful story of her first awakening to Mary Magdalene (and remembering her sacred voice), during ceremony on Magdalene's feast day with her mentor in Ashland, Oregon. In this episode we discussed: Water, its power and memory Mermaids and mer-maidens - where did this name come from? We explore the etimology of the word mer, which means "sea" in French and "love" in ancient Egyptian How Dakota was awakened to her connection with Mary Magdalene (this story is so powerful) Where are Mary Magdalene's bones and my experience inside the Basilica in Saint Maximin la Aainte Baume and the difference between the crypt here and another crypt in Northern France at Vézelay Who were the three Mary's that arrived on a boat in Southern France? Who were Yeshua and Mary's children? The essence of Mary Magdalene's ministry  The Albigensian Crusade that killed hundreds of thousands of Cathars in France  Why this happened, and what were they after? Books Mentioned in this Episode: The Gospel of Philip The Gospel of the Beloved Companion Stay in Touch with Dakota: Visit her website www.dakotachanel.com Instagram @iamdakotachanel Stay in Touch with Rising Women Leaders: Website Instagram Make a donation on Patreon   Dakota Chanel is an ordained water priestess and ceremonialist with over a decade of experience. She specializes in water priestess arts, Magdalene mysteries, and sanctified sexuality. Dakota is the founder of Mermaids of the Magdalene Mysterium and the Water Priestess Mystery School. For the past eight years, she has been leading transformative retreats worldwide, focusing on water and Divine Mother teachings. Her highest joy is guiding Magdalene and Cathar focused pilgrimages to the south of France. Dakota sees water as the elemental divine mother of us all and it is her greatest joy to support women to align with this deep, unwavering love. She has supported thousands of women in over 20 countries to remember the sacredness of water and their bodies.
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  The Goddess Isis, Egypt and the Priestess Path with Sheherazad Barnes 25.09.2025 1t 3min

  Announcement: Enrollment is open for our Year-long Priestess Initiation Program: The Way of the Priestess Beginning this October: https://www.meredithrom.com/priestess What a joy it was to sit down with Shehera Barnes to share about our journeys to Egypt with each other and learn more about her connection with the Goddess Isis. Shehera grew up in Iran during a revolution, was connected to the divine from a young age, watching her grandmother pray and read the Qur'an to her. She climbed the ladder of the fashion world but eventually left it all to devote herself fully to a path of healing and remembrance as a Priestess. When Shehera learned about a Persian leader who destroyed many sacred artifacts and temples in Egypt, she knew she needed to bring souls back there to honor the Goddess, the temples and heal on behalf of her Persian ancestors. Shehera is leading a group to Egypt this November 2 - 12 with a special ceremony on 11/11. She has a few spaces left! Join Shehera in Egypt and Use code MEREDITH111 to receive $111 off In this episode we discussed: Her connection to the divine from a young age growing up in a revolution in Iran Her rise to the top in the fashion world, and why she let it all go for the Priestess path Her connection to Isis and a beautiful story of being initiated into her love after the death of her father Her divine mission to bring souls to Egypt and restore the remembrance of the sacred feminine to heal on behalf of her ancestors Sound healing and crystal tones alchemy bowls Remembering past lives in Egypt Helping women heal and rise Stay in Touch with Shehera: Website Instagram @iamsheherazad   Stay in Touch with Meredith: Website Instagram: @meredithrom Make a donation on Patreon Sheherazad Barnes is a devoted spiritual guide, healer, and priestess of the sacred rose lineage of Isis, Mother Mary, and Mary Magdalene. As the author of the Awakening the Goddess Within oracle cards, she channels the wisdom of these divine feminine archetypes to guide women on a profound journey of remembrance helping them reclaim their sacred power, intuition, and sovereignty. Through her work, she bridges the mystical with the practical, offering powerful transmissions, rituals, and sacred teachings that illuminate the path of the modern priestess. With a lifetime dedicated to service, prayer, and devotion, Shehera has cultivated a deep connection to the goddess and the ancient mysteries. Her teachings blend channeled activations, sound healing, goddess archetypes, alchemical practices, and ancient Egyptian wisdom, all designed to heal the feminine nervous system, activate spiritual gifts, and restore harmony between the cosmic and earthly realms. Drawing from initiatory lineages, she creates transformational spaces for women to heal generational wounds, embody their highest soul expression, and step into their divine mission with clarity and power. Shehera's work is a sanctuary for those who feel the sacred call to awaken, heal, and rise. Through immersive retreats, mentorship programs, and sacred ceremonies, she provides a space for deep healing and quantum expansion. Whether through her oracle deck, teachings, or guided transmissions, she invites women to reconnect with their inner temple, embrace the path of divine remembrance, and step into their full radiance.
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  Love and Intimacy Workshop with Meredith Rom 15.09.2025 58min

  Enrollment is open for our Year-long Priestess Initiation Program: The Way of the Priestess Beginning this October: https://www.meredithrom.com/priestess Each module in The Way of the Priestess Initiation program is guided by the energy of a goddess or ascended master guide. In the module on Love & Beauty we learn about the Egyptian goddess Hathor, and I shared this workshop on the essence of Love & Intimacy. I speak about welcoming the energy of love into your life, calling in love and partnership specifically, as well as deepening the love and partnership that is already in your life. Hathor was an embodiment of the energy of Venus: all that is love, beauty, fertility, and creativity. This episode provides a template for us to become a living vessel of love, infuse our lives and relationships with beauty and utilize the energy of relationships to evolve and grow spiritually on our path. In this episode we discussed: 10 tips to welcome more love into your life: hint: it's a lot more about BECOMING the essence of love more than anything else… 10 tips to deepen the love and intimacy already in your life (and how to navigate the challenging moments) A guided experience to connect with the womb + heart and the essence of love you're calling in Books Mentioned in this Episode: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks The Empowered Wife by Laura Doyle   Stay in Touch with Meredith: Website Instagram Make a donation on Patreon
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  Healing the 7 Core Wounds of the Modern Priestess 05.03.2025 49min

  This episode was originally shared on the Mindful Pause Podcast with Audrey Sutton Mills. These ancestral wounds, deeply rooted in our DNA, often show up as fears, insecurities, and blocks that hold us back from our true power. Enrollment for Way of the Priestess is Open! We begin March 13, 2025 Click here to book a call to learn more Priestess: a space-holder, leader of a movement, of highest service to the greater collective, a vessel for the divine, a living embodiment of love Initiation: a series of ceremonies or rituals marking entrance into a new way of being ...The Lineage of the Rose... The teachings in this program date back to the mystery schools in Egypt. We will be working with archetypal energies and ascended master guides such as Isis, Hathor, Sekhmet, Mother Mary, Mary Magdalene, and Yeshua among others.  Download the Program Guide Stay in Touch: Website Instagram  
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  Highest Self Meditation with Meredith Rom 20.08.2024 17min

  We hope you enjoy this short meditation to connect with your highest self. This is a powerful practice to connect with your inner guide, ask any questions on your heart, and see what is revealed to you… Enrollment for Way of the Priestess is Open!  WAY OF THE PRIESTESS: MYSTERY SCHOOL + WOMEN'S CIRCLE FACILITATION TRAINING PROGRAM We Begin September 13, 2024 (Sept 2024 - Sept 2025) Online Program for Women Rising on the Priestess Path Calling all Healers, Wisdom-Keepers, Teachers, Earth Protectors and Highly Sensitive Women Ready to Live and Serve at their Highest Potential to Birth the New World Join us on a Path of Devotion, Beauty, and Service Click here to book a call to learn more Priestess: a space-holder, leader of a movement, of highest service to the greater collective, a vessel for the divine, a living embodiment of love Initiation: a series of ceremonies or rituals marking entrance into a new way of being ...The Lineage of the Rose... The teachings in this program date back to the mystery schools in Egypt. We will be working with archetypal energies and ascended master guides such as Isis, Hathor, Sekhmet, Mother Mary, Mary Magdalene, and Yeshua among others. Join us as we explore Core Values of: Femininity, Devotion, Wildness, Compassion, Boundaries, Rebirth, Prosperity, Service, Love, Leadership & Vision Each month in the program includes: + an initiation gateway + priestess practices + facilitation skills + new and full moon wisdom + guest teacher videos + live sisterhood + ceremonial video calls Plus you will receive: + 6 private healing sessions + a closing virtual retreat to share your vows To Learn More about the Program Curriculum, Call Dates, and Payment Options: Download the Program Guide Join us in Sisterhood as we Purify, Activate and Align Claim your Embodiment as a Priestess We will join together to reveal a deeper meaning of existence, and anchor into our living as an embodiment of love to serve our planet and future generations. If you feel a resonance in your heart I invite you to book a free 30 minute call... This is an opportunity to gain clarity on your intentions for the next year, identify where you feel held back on your path of service, and I'll be able to share resources + support for your next steps. We'll also have the chance to explore if this program could be a good fit for you to join us this year. Stay in Touch with Rising Women Leaders: Website Instagram Make a donation on Patreon
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  In Honor of Mary Magdalene 06.08.2024 33min

  Have you ever felt judged by someone? Can you remember that pain of feeling misunderstood? Cast out? And separate? Usually the people in judgement don't know the whole story. They don't know the truth of who we are or what we've been through. And usually the people who judge, are themselves in some kind of pain.  I imagine you can relate to that truly awful feeling, especially if you identify as highly sensitive. It's enough to make one want to attack back, or worse, go into hiding or shame.  I've been thinking of Mary Magdalene this week, as her Feast day approaches. Eight years ago Pope Francis declared July 22 as a Feast Day for Mary Magdalene, honoring her role in Jesus' life as "The Apostle of the Apostles." Many of you may know of her as she was named by the Catholic Church long ago - as a prostitute or whore. She was judged, and as what happened to many powerful women, her name was dragged through the mud. But the truth is she was an absolute equal to Jesus in his ministry. There came a time, in the first few centuries that the Bible was changed, and stories of powerful women were taken out of it. And the Church didn't want people to think that Jesus was human - that he had a beloved, instead they wanted to portray him as this divine being that could only be accessed through the Church. That way they could keep the power. So any stories depicting Jesus as a partner, a beloved, a lover and husband to Mary, were removed. Powerful women were seen as a threat in her time. Women were mysterious - they carried the gifts of new life inside their bodies, it was something men were not capable of, or even fully understood.  When women joined together the men felt even more threatened (what is more powerful than a coven of women woven together by the same beliefs?)  So whether it was conscious/intentional or not, the women were systematically shamed.  First they shut down their power center - their womb - by shaming their sexuality.  Then their menstrual cycle was seen as dirty, a burden or a curse.  Bearing children, and giving birth was seen as a punishment.  The women were deemed inferior. A woman was confined to the home.  And sadly, when a woman shuts down in her womb center, she often shuts down her voice.  I believe Mary knew one day though that her name would be restored, that one day thousands of women would awaken and carry on her legacy, of being powerful and embracing that power, as teachers, guides, healers and claiming their place as part of a larger movement. I believe she knew one day these women would reclaim the power of their menstrual cycle… The holiness of conception, pregnancy and birth… And through healing, would find their voice.  But not only that, I believe that she also holds the codes of forgiveness.  She reminds us to feel all the pain of the past, and to release judgement of others, even when we feel judged.  To remember that those who are causing pain are also in deep pain themselves.  I believe she had compassion for those who shamed her, dragged her name through the mud, even for those who wanted to persecute and kill her.  There's so much we can learn from Mary, and her embodiment. I wanted to share one of the audio lessons in my program, The Way of the Priestess about her. This weekend, let's honor Mary, her sacred teachings and all she embodied. Listen to this recording to learn more about the practice of feeling our pain, a forgiveness process, seeing sexuality as sacred, our bodies as temples and how to embody a consciousness of abundance. Learn more about these practices in Mercedes Kirkel's channeled book, Mary Magdalene Beckons. Below I'm including some of the podcasts we devoted to spreading her truth and message as well as information regarding the 2024-2025 Way of the Priestess Initiation Program. With love, Meredith --- 016 | Mysteries of Mary Magdalene with Faye Wylder Listen here 046 | Channeling Mary Magdalene with Mercedes Kirkel Listen here 059 | In Honor of Mary Magdalene with Meredith Rom Listen here 056 | Angel Guides, Motherhood and the Modern Magdalene with Lisa Devine Listen here --- You're invited to… The Rising Women Leaders 2024-2025 Way of the Priestess Initiation Program Begins September 13, 2024 (September 2024 - September 2025) MYSTERY SCHOOL + WOMEN'S CIRCLE FACILITATION TRAINING Online Program for Women Rising on the Priestess Path Calling all Healers, Wisdom-Keepers, Teachers, Earth Protectors, and Highly Sensitive Women Ready to Live and Serve at their Highest Potential  JOIN US ON A PATH OF DEVOTION, BEAUTY, AND SERVICE ...The Lineage of the Rose... Join us as we explore Core Values of: Femininity, Devotion, Wildness, Compassion, Boundaries, Prosperity, Service, Love, Leadership & Vision Each month in the program includes: + an initiation gateway+ priestess practices+ facilitation skills+ goddess guides recording+ new and full moon rituals Plus throughout the program you will also receive:+ 7 guest mentor videos+ 21 live sisterhood video calls+ a virtual closing retreat + vows ceremony+ access to our priestess curriculum+ private whatsapp group+ accountability sister (optional)+ 6 private 1:1 healing sessions (optional) To Learn More about the Program Curriculum, Call Dates, and Payment Options View the Program Guide STEP INTO YOUR EMBODIMENT AS PRIESTESS We will join together to reveal a deeper meaning of existence, and anchor into our living as an embodiment of love to serve our planet and future generations. If you feel a resonance in your heart I invite you to book a free 30 minute call with me... This is an opportunity to gain clarity on your intentions for the next year, identify where you feel held back on your path of service, and I'll be able to share resources + support for your next steps. We'll also have the chance to explore if this program could be a good fit for you to join us this year. CLAIM YOUR POWER AND VOICE "Speaking to strangers has been one of my greatest fears that would often shut off my ability to be fully present and prevent me from making new connections with people. I dedicated a good portion of my life trying to overcome this fear by intentionally seeking out experiences that triggered this fear and this process was extremely difficult and the progress felt extremely slow. After a few sessions with Meredith on healing my voice and the fears associated with that, I now find myself effortlessly interacting with strangers, making new connections and to my greatest surprise I am starting to enjoy mingling in large corporate settings, which would previously terrify me." ~Alina Daunyte Book a 1:1 Call with Meredith Blessed Be!
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  Reclaim Your Time (and Energy) with Ashley Burnett 12.07.2024 46min

  Enrollment is now open for our Year-long Priestess Initiation Program: Beginning this September. Learn more here What a blessing to welcome Ashley Burnett back to the Rising Women Leaders podcast. She was an original guest on episode 013 | Uninhibited Leadership in 2016! We talk about Ashley's evolution as an entrepreneur, how she's been changing through motherhood and a cross-country move, her new book, Your Spacious and Seasonal Year, and how to reclaim our time for what we truly value. More specifically, we discussed: Becoming a mother, moving across the country, and the evolution of her work since Ashley's last podcast episode The High Holy Days of the Year and Cross Quarter holidays and how to honor them Ashley's journey from dance to entrepreneurship  All about her new book, Your Spacious and Seasonal Year and how it can help business owners/busy working women and moms The journey of publishing (it doesn't have to be as hard as you think) Her growing edges and how she's been facing her fears and more   Stay in Touch with Ashley: Visit her website ashleyburnett.co Instagram @ashleyburnettco Stay in Touch with Rising Women Leaders: Website Instagram Make a donation on Patreon Women's business & wellness coach, circle & retreat facilitator, author, yoga teacher, and seasonal living advocate, Ashley Burnett has created a 20-year strong global entrepreneurial & wellness movement. She helps entrepreneurs, artists, healers, and creatives buy back hours of their free time, increase their income, become more impactful leaders, and seasonally align their businesses for heightened profitability, joy, and sustainability. She also leads women's seasonally-focused ritual circles and wellness workshops that inspire more meaning, well-being, mindfulness, and magic. Ashley has facilitated hundreds of classes, workshops, events, and retreats, and has taught thousands of heart-centered change-makers around the globe. She just relocated back to her hometown hamlet of Quincy, IL on the Mississippi River, after 18 years in the San Francisco Bay Area – along with her husband David and sweet son Quintin. Her new book, Your Spacious and Seasonal Year has just been released, and she's launching her Wellness, Creativity & Self-Development Studio & Retreat Space, The Gathering Ground later in 2024. Visit ashleyburnett.co to learn more.