In this pilot episode, host Amy Sedgwick, a certified fertility awareness mentor, licensed massage therapist, and yoga teacher, shares her personal 20-year fertility journey and introduces the purpose behind Embracing Sacred Cycles. This season will explore three key themes: Fertility Wisdom Journeys, Embodied Wisdom, and Spiritual Wisdom & Faith Expansion.

Join Amy as she sets the stage for meaningful conversations and empowering stories in Embracing Sacred Cycles.

In this episode, Amy Sedgwick joins her sister-in-law, Sharon Sedgwick, to share her deeply personal fertility journey. Amy reflects on the challenges of male-factor infertility, navigating life with PCOS, the heartbreak of failed IVF attempts, and the pain of miscarriage. She also opens up about her experiences within Mormon fundamentalism and how her faith evolved over time. Through it all, Amy discovered a powerful connection with the Divine Feminine, which played a pivotal role in her healing process. This episode offers an honest exploration of faith, fertility, and the sacred wisdom found in life’s most difficult moments.”

In this heartfelt episode of Fertility Wisdom Journeys, Amy Sedgwick sits down with her sister-in-law Sharon Sedgwick to explore the raw realities of living with endometriosis and the emotional toll of recurrent miscarriage. Sharon shares her personal journey, discussing the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and the hope she found along the way. Together, Amy and Sharon dive into the complexities of fertility struggles, faith, and the power of community support. This intimate conversation offers encouragement to those on similar paths and highlights the importance of embracing healing in all its forms.

In this episode, I introduce the foundational concepts of fertility awareness and how it can be used for birth control, conception, and deepening body literacy. I’ll break down the basics of tracking your cycle, what signs to look for, and how this practice helps you connect with your body in new and empowering ways. Whether you’re new to fertility awareness or looking to enhance your current understanding, this episode offers insights to get you started.

In this special episode of Embracing Sacred Cycles, we explore the ancient festival of Samhain, a time when the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds thins. Together, we dive into the roots of this sacred season—reflecting on fertility, transformation, and the mysteries of life, death, and renewal. Drawing on Celtic traditions, All Souls Day, and the wild woman archetype, we embrace the symbolic crone energy that encourages us to release what no longer serves and prepare for new beginnings.

We’ll also discuss how Heavenly Mother, Asherah, and the Tree of Life echo through these cycles, connecting Samhain’s themes to faith journeys in Mormon, Catholic, and American traditions. Along the way, we’ll explore the interplay between the divine feminine and masculine and how Samhain invites us to honor our ancestors, engage with spiritual reflection, and embrace the beauty in both endings and beginnings.

Join us for this 20-minute episode as we reclaim Samhain as a holy day, steeped in reverence and renewal, guiding us into the dark season with intention, wisdom, and gratitude for the cycles of life.

Join Amy as she has a heartfelt conversation with one of the LDS podcast community’s favorite guests, Jana Spangler. Jana shares her experience navigating IVF and the challenges of male factor infertility, alongside her journey of faith expansion and managing complex familial relationships.

Jana is a Certified Integral Professional Coach with Symmetry Counseling, where she guides personal and spiritual transformation. To learn more or contact her, visit SymmetryCounseling.com

In this episode of Embracing Sacred Cycles: A Latter-day Fertility Podcast, I sit down with Cynthia Winward from At Last She Said It to explore her journey through male-factor infertility, adoption, and the nuanced layers of family life within Latter-day Saint culture. Cynthia shares her experience navigating the rare genetic absence of the vas deferens, which led to the decision to adopt through LDS Family Services. Together, we discuss the challenges as well as her interactions with complex temple theology along the way. This conversation offers profound insights into faith, family, and fertility, illustrating the resilience required to embrace unexpected paths.

In this episode, Amy interviews her mentor, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, a renowned expert in fertility awareness and the author of The Fifth Vital Sign. They discuss the power of fertility awareness as a transformative tool for understanding and managing reproductive health beyond the traditional confines of birth control or conception. Lisa shares insights into the science of tracking menstrual cycles, the importance of biomarkers, and how fertility awareness can empower women to take charge of their well-being. Amy reflects on her journey through Lisa’s mentorship, highlighting how this knowledge has been instrumental in her own practice and personal growth. Together, they explore the importance of education in reproductive health and how embracing fertility awareness can lead to a more connected, intentional life.

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Real Food For Fertility https://amzn.to/4hOog4o

Advent Week 1: Hope Through Prophecy

In this first episode of Embracing Sacred Cycles, host Amy Sedgwick introduces the meaning of Advent and outlines what listeners can expect over the next six weeks as the podcast journeys through themes of hope, peace, joy, and love.

Amy explores the theme of hope through ancient prophecies pointing to the Savior’s birth, beginning with Nephi’s vision of the Tree of Life. She examines the symbolism of Mary as a representation of the Divine Feminine and the condescension of God, offering profound insights into the spiritual preparation for the Christmas season. The episode also highlights Samuel the Lamanite’s bold prophecy of Christ’s birth and its enduring relevance in inspiring hope today.

Resourses from episode:
1. Mandy Green's Reflecting Light Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reflecting-light/id1535274643?i=1000637235893

2. Mandy Green's Website: https://www.mandybgreen.com/

3. Daniel Petersen's "Nephi' and his Asherah"
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol9/iss2/4/

4.  The Ascension of Isaiah RH Charles
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To close, Amy leads listeners in a calming meditation, inviting them to connect with the spirit of hope and reflect on how these sacred stories can bring light into their own lives this Advent season.

To learn more about what Amy offers visit www.wisdomtreeholistic.com
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Advent Week 1 Meditation – Hope in Prophecy

In this episode of Embracing Sacred Cycles, host Amy Sedgwick leads a guided meditation centered on the theme of hope in prophecy. As we begin the Advent season, this meditation invites you to reflect on hope as a sacred force working within the cycles of your life—whether you’re waiting in faith, fertility, or healing.

Through gentle breath work, grounding visualization, and heartfelt reflection, Amy guides listeners to connect with the light of hope stirring within, even during seasons of waiting. Drawing inspiration from the natural rhythms of life and the holy anticipation of Advent, this meditation offers a space to center yourself in trust and surrender, nurturing the quiet assurance that new beginnings are always on their way.

Take a few moments to breathe, reflect, and embrace the promise of hope with this soul-centering practice. Carry the warmth of this meditation into your week, and may it anchor you in peace as you journey through the sacred season of Advent.

In this episode of Embracing Sacred Cycles, we continue our Advent journey by exploring the theme of peace through the story of Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. Elizabeth’s experience of long years of waiting, her steadfast faith, and her ultimate joy remind us of the sacredness of patience and trust in God’s timing.

Through scriptural reflection and heartfelt insights, we delve into how Elizabeth’s story teaches us to find peace in seasons of waiting and uncertainty. Whether you are navigating your own journey of hope, fertility, or faith, this episode offers a gentle reminder that even in silence, God is working miracles behind the scenes.

Join us as we reflect on Elizabeth’s sacred waiting and discover how her story inspires peace and trust during the Advent season.

Protevangelium of James

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In this Bonus meditative episode of Embracing Sacred Cycles, we reflect on the story of Elizabeth, whose faith and perseverance embody the essence of sacred waiting and the Divine Feminine. Guided by Amy Sedgwick, this meditation explores Elizabeth’s journey as a symbol of peace, wisdom, and grace, offering timeless lessons for women navigating their own seasons of waiting and transformation.

Through calming breath work and reflective prompts, listeners are invited to connect with Elizabeth’s strength as a nurturer, prophetess, and spiritual guide. Drawing on her archetypal role as the Crone in the divine feminine cycle, this meditation encourages you to embrace your own wisdom, nurture others, and trust in the sacredness of life’s unfolding.

Join us to find inspiration and peace in Elizabeth’s story, and let her example guide you in stepping into your own divine role with courage and faith.

“Welcome to Embracing Sacred Cycles: Advent Reflections, a podcast dedicated to exploring themes of faith, fertility, and divine connection through the lens of sacred scripture, history, and symbolism. In this Advent series, we journey alongside Mary, mother of Jesus, as we uncover the rich tapestry of her story—her divine calling, creative power, and the sisterhood that sustained her.

In this week’s episode, The Annunciation and Visitation: Weaving Sacred Stories, we explore:

•The ancient symbolism of weaving as creation, connection, and divine preparation across cultures.

•Insights from the Protoevangelium of James, revealing Mary’s early life and sacred preparation.

Protevangelium of James

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•The Annunciation, where Mary humbly accepts her role as the bearer of the Savior.

•The Magnificat, Mary’s revolutionary song of joy and justice.

“In this special bonus episode of Embracing Sacred Cycles: Advent Reflections, we offer a standalone guided meditation centered on the ancient and sacred symbol of weaving. This meditation invites you to explore the creative power within you, honoring your body as a sacred vessel and connecting to the divine lineage of women who have woven life, wisdom, and purpose throughout history.

Through rich imagery and gentle guidance, you will:

•Envision yourself in a sacred space of women weaving threads of life, love, and divine creation.

•Reflect on the sacred body as a temple woven with purpose and light.

•Connect to the threads of divine wisdom passed down through generations, from women like Mary and Miriam to the women in your own life.

•Embrace your role as both a weaver and a thread, part of a vast tapestry of creation and connection.

In this episode of Embracing Sacred Cycles, we light the Candle of Love and reflect on the often-overlooked men of the Advent story: Joseph, the humble protector; Zechariah, the hopeful witness; and the innkeeper, whose simple offering made room for the divine.

Drawing from the Protevangelium of James, the King James Bible, and Islamic tradition, we explore:

•The miraculous provision of fruits out of season to Mary under Zechariah’s care, inspiring his faith and hope.

•Joseph’s quiet strength, trust, and divine witness as he accepts his role in this sacred story.

•The symbolic meaning of the innkeeper’s humble stable and the timeless question: Do we make room for holiness in our crowded lives?

We also examine the journey to Bethlehem—both historical and spiritual—reflecting on Bethlehem as the House of Bread and Jesus as the Bread of Life. As we ponder the lyrics from “Let Him In”—“Let Him in… let the stranger in…”—we are invited to reflect on our own hearts: Where am I being called to trust, to hope, and to make space for the divine?

This episode is a journey of trust, humility, and love—reminding us that the divine often arrives in unexpected places and through unexpected people.

Islamic Nativity Story https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/islamic-history-2020/id1510763938?i=1000502819218

Protevangelium of James https://amzn.to/4ixQAYZ

The Forgotten Carols: Let Him In https://youtu.be/KLRwI4cepuU

In this special meditation episode of Embracing Sacred Cycles, you are invited to journey inward and embody the quiet strength and wisdom of three sacred figures: Zechariah, the hopeful witness; Joseph, the humble protector; and the innkeeper, the threshold keeper.

Through guided reflection and breathwork, we’ll explore:

•Zechariah’s hope: Witnessing divine provision and trusting in miracles when all seems lost.

•Joseph’s trust: Stepping into the unknown with quiet courage, choosing love over fear.

•The innkeeper’s invitation: Making space for the sacred, even in humble and unexpected places.

This meditation is a chance to pause, breathe, and reflect on the sacred masculine energies of hope, trust, and generosity—reminding us that the divine often reveals itself through quiet actions and open hearts.

Take this time to reconnect, reflect, and embody the lessons of these three humble guardians of the Nativity.

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