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.

Lisa's Books :
The 5th Vital Sign https://amzn.to/4fNUOd4
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
https://amzn.to/3CBxmRS

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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