Inspire Archives

Coming of Age

A Red Tent Moment

The ‘Red Tent’ hit a nerve. Published in 1997 by Anita Diamant, “The Red Tent” became a best seller. Almost every woman who hears of

May 5, 2011 3 Comments

Red Tent

Men & Menstruation: Are They Ready?

I had the privilege of offering an opening ceremony for a local performance of The Vagina Monologues. The evening was produced and performed by (women)

April 4, 2011 5 Comments

Coming of Age

Coming of Age: Honoring Our Mother’s Line

I am DeAnna, Daughter of Eva, Daughter of Serena, Daughter of Rosza, Daughter of Mother Earth… I am DeAnna, Mother of Ellah, Grandmother of life

March 7, 2011 No Comments

PMS Can Stop With You!

Do you truly believe nature intended women to suffer monthly? This is a rather absurd idea, when you think of it this way, since menstruation

January 11, 2011 No Comments

PMS – Change Your Mind, Change Your Symptoms

“Your body and your mind are forever connected. Your body is responding to your thoughts continually — in fact, to nothing else. Your body is

December 14, 2010 No Comments

Coming Of Age Ceremonies As Preventive Medicine!

I have a confession to make: When I saw Dr. Christiane Northrup’s post on Facebook I was dumbfounded… Following my guest appearance on her radio

September 7, 2010 No Comments

Women’s Magic – Help Heal the Gulf Oil Spill

It all started with Vicki Noble’s visionary call! Vicki wrote in an email: “Is there a way we women — individually and collectively, around the

June 18, 2010 No Comments

Has Your Moon Paused?

After years of cycling regularly, my period failed to come. I was traveling abroad, while my husband was at home, so I knew I wasn’t

May 14, 2010 No Comments

Red Tent

Befriend Your Womb!

Last week I had the privilege of receiving a Maya Abdominal Massage. Not only was the massage a deeply healing (and a looong overdue) treat,

January 22, 2010 No Comments

Our Stories, Ourselves

My own transition into womanhood was painfully lacking in warmth or empowerment. How was the day of Your first period? Was it an inspiring experience?

March 5, 2009 No Comments