Wisdom Circle Members’ Hub
Empowered Pregnancy Track
The Empowered Pregnancy track of the Wisdom Circle includes access to mind-body calming meditation practices, live support and a private community forum.
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Community & Coaching Elements
Community Forum
In our Wisdom Circle private community forum, we have conversations related to fertility, pregnancy, healthy living, parenting, and exploring alternate pathways to parenthood.
Share what's on your mind and in your heart, knowing that this a safe and compassionate community space.
Program announcements, event listings, and self-guided trainings are also part of the forum, so please join the forum even if you do not wish to participate in the interactive elements.
Guide to forum setup and navigation.
Monthly Live Masterclass Meetups
Once a month, usually the second Saturday of the month, we hold a live masterclass for all members, related to mindfulness and healthy living. We continue with small group chat afterwards to connect more personally.
Check Wellness Events for details and to RSVP.
Find replays of all masterclass presentations in the Coaching Sessions & Special Workshops course area.
Past Masterclass Topics
- Journaling
- Everyday Mindfulness
- Finding Your Flow (Releasing Tension)
- Navigating Self-Comparison
- Breathing & the Pelvic Floor
- Navigating Negative Thoughts
- Installing Core Resources for Emotional Resilience
- Mindfulness & Creative Expression
- Secrets of Healthy Breathing
- A Fresh Look at Exercise
- Circulation: A Key to Egg Quality & Longevity
- Transforming Regret
- 3 Tips for Consistent Self-Care / Gratitude Practice
- Integrating Your Experiences
- Manifesting Your Visions
- Releasing Chronic Tension (Jaw focus)
- Finding Calm in Turbulent Times
- Pelvic Freedom
- Art of Self-Pampering
- Winding Down for Better Sleep
Live Meetups for Pregnancy & Early Parenting
Live meetup sessions to support those who are pregnant or are in early stages of parenting (up to 2 years) are held regularly at varying times to accommodate different time zones.
Pour a cup of tea, gather round, and let’s chat!
Check Events – Pregnancy & Parenting in the community forum for event details and to RSVP.
Exclusive Member Perks
50% off Kukoon Yoga Prenatal Program (All Access Pass) with Salina Buchan [Learn more]
50% off Better Birth Online Course – Hypnobirthing preparation with Marie Berwald [Learn more]
50% off Individual Coaching with Natalie Masson, Ph.D. – emotional support at any stage.
Self-Guided Content
Pregnancy Meditations
Find pregnancy-specific meditations in the audio app in the Pregnancy Support collection.
See tech setup guides to setup meditation app access.
Pregnancy-specific meditations
- Guided Relaxation for Pregnancy (20 min)
- Mindful Checkin – pregnancy (10 min)
- Mindful Checkin – end of pregnancy (10 min)
- Pregnancy Affirmations Any Time (7 min)
- Pregnancy Affirmations Early Weeks (8 min)
- Pregnancy Affirmations – mid to late pregnancy (14 min)
- Nausea relief during pregnancy (24 min)
- Pregnancy meditation – Connecting with your baby (11 min)
Mind-Body Core Practices (adapted for Pregnancy)
This collection of practices helps you establish a deep understanding of mind-body principles for maintaining inner balance.
These practices are relevant to all stages of life and you’ll see that adaptations have been added to address posture considerations for later pregnancy.
Access MBCP for Pregnancy.
MBCP Overview
Overview of weekly themes:
- Week 1 – Introductioni to all practices(Retreat Week)
- Week 2 – Present Moment Awareness theme
- Week 3 – Non-judgment theme
- Week 4 – Acceptance theme
- Week 5 – Validation theme
You can go through any of this content on your own. You can also follow the group through these Mind-Body Core Practices, with optional daily email reminders (one week on, one week off). We run through the series every 4 months as a group.)
After learning these core practices, you can continue incorporating them into your ongoing self-care with our without the guidance of these lessons.
More Mind-Body Trainings
In addition to the MBCP series, all program members are encouraged to experience the two 7-day programs:
- Somatic Listening Series (for nurturing emotions in your body)
- Wake Up Wind Down meditation series (for developing a regular practice)
Pacing Suggestions
Please note that these two trainings and the MCBP series are setup as 7-day trainings, but it’s not essential that you do them within a set time frame.
Pregnancy is such an unpredictable time, and I encourage going through these at whatever pace works for you.
Collections to explore
If you go through the meditations in the mobile app, you’ll find many that are not specific to pregnancy but can be so helpful during pregnancy.
Be sure to check out these collections in the mobile app:
- Mini-Meditations
- Mind-Body Core Practices
- Somatic Listening Series
- Meditations for Wellness
- Healing Meditations
Birth Preparation
We have guest sessions specifically aimed at helping you understand birth preparation.
Birth preparation with Salina Buchan
Birth preparation with Marie Berwald (hypnobirthing focus)
These practitioners are offering deep discounts to our members for extensive birth preparation and pregnancy support.
Postpartum Self-Care
Alison Boden-Godeau has provided informative and inspiring guidance as she shared her views on postpartum self-care, from a standpoint of a Registered Dietician Nutritionist.
How do we nourish ourselves during the “4th Trimester,” after baby has arrived?
Postpartum Nutrition & Self-Care
Additional Workshops
Sporadically we hold live workshops with special guests. Themes revolve around the woman's journey - considering the mind, body and soul. Replays are available for members to watch any time. Access Special Workshops.
"Lullabies: A Soothing Practice for TTC, Pregnancy and Beyond"
Beth Bolwerk guided us in her approach to singing lullabies to your unborn baby while pregnant or to the baby you're inviting while TTC. You'll also find recordings she made afterwards of mantras from the Spirit Babies book which you can listen to for inspiration on how to create your own chants.
"Nutrition, Endometriosis & Fertility/Pregnancy"
Holistic nutritionist, Lizzie Alexander, PhD, answered nutrition questions related to inflammation and endometriosis, as they pertaining to fertility and pregnancy.
"Loving Your Body, Embracing Your Sexuality"
Anna Thea, divine feminine educator introduced us to ways of relating to our feminine side that were uplifting, eye opening and heart warming. We had a few chuckles along the way.
Heart Healing & Boundaries for Empaths
Vanessa Clayton provided us with a framework for understanding the distinction between being highly sensitive and being empathic. She guided us through visualizations and meditations to help us stay in an open-hearted place while holding healthy boundaries.
Nutrition for Optimal Fertility & Postpartum Care
Functional nutritionist, Alison Boden Godeau, MPH RDN, shared her wisdom on how to nourish your body and balance your hormones with a sensible, non-restricting approach to food. She's also offering members a 50% discount off her Knocked Up Nutrition course.
Functional medicine doctor Elisa Yao, MD, shares her perspectives on the importance of proper assessment when dealing with difficulties getting pregnant (or staying pregnant).