Season One Recap Part 1

The six women discuss feedback they’ve received from episode one through five based on their discussions of “Women Who Run with the Wolves” by Clarissa Pinkola Estés. They also call themselves out on times they were insensitive and speak about their privilege.  Between laughing at their own mothers’ responses to the podcast, debating suggestions of the male version of “Women Who Run with the Wolves”, diving deep into the self help industry and trying to answer whether we need to fix ourselves, they are honest about their views and their lives. They ultimately discover how important storytelling is in all environments.  Discussion Points: Kim reflecting on the group’s Coyote Dick conversation and possible insensitivity/the importance of coyote as the trickster in indigenous cultures in storytelling Storytelling as a valid form of education Acknowledging the group’s privilege in regards to discussion of the Ugly Duckling - not everyone can pick their group The book interrupted members’ mothers’ and mother-in-laws’ support and feedback Meredith’s Down The Rabbit Hole blog every Sunday and responses to it Lindsay’s feedback about episode three and not being a mom in a group of mothers Suggestions of male versions of Women Who Run with the Wolves and discussion on whether it fits: “The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire” by David Deida; “I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression” by Terrence Real; “The Four Agreements: A Practical ...

The Book Interrupted women begin their first conversation on their Series 3 book choice: “Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period.” by Kirsten Karchmer. Each member expresses individually how they feel either before reading or beginning to read “Seeing Red”, then they continue the discussion into a group chat. Through the topics of endometriosis, holistic medicine, period education, birth control pills, doctors, drugs and boobs, they talk about their lives, inspired by the words of Kirsten Karchmer. “Just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s normal”     Discussion Points:   Endometriosis awareness The importance of drinking more water How can our periods be used as a diagnosis tool? Talking about periods should be normal More education and research is needed about female health, periods and menopause Seed cycling - how does it work and can it help? Holistic and Chinese medicine - how the body is all connected Why do doctors prescribe the birth control pill when they don’t know what’s wrong? How hormones affect our mental health Family doctors and specialists need more information about female health Why are women often not included in drug trials?  Just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s normal How all our periods are different How can women’s cycles sync up? How breast reductions can help quality of life     Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:   Win a pair of Knix Period Underwear! Book Interrupted Website  Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period. by Kirsten Karchmer ...

The Book Interrupted women, and their fan Lindsay, continue their discussion on “The 4% Fix: How One Hour Can Change Your Life” by Karma Brown. Which sleep archetype are you: Lion, Bear, Wolf or Dolphin? What is misophonia? And how do you use the tools from the book? Discussion Points: Letter writing/ getting letters in the mail How different cultures raise children Lions, Bears, Wolves, and Dolphins sleep archetypes - which one are you? Finding a mysterious noise Misophonia Are you an auditory, visual, scent or taste person? Which sense can drive you mad? How can you put The 4% Fix ideas into a different schedule? Focused Four List - using it to be able to focus on different aspects of your life Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website  Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The 4% Fix: How One Hour Can Change Your Life by Karma Brown Home Under Clutter - Fan Lindsay’s blog Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen Doucleff ...