Episode 8: Summer Solstice with Katie May

Episode 8: Summer Solstice with Katie May

Welcome in, friends. This episode drops right on the summer solstice, and Dorsey is joined by longtime friend Katie, a soul and sacred feminine guide for women and mothers, for a deep, heart-led conversation about what it means to live aligned. Together they explore sacred motherhood as a spiritual practice, the death-and-rebirth nature of becoming a mom, and how to break generational patterns instead of repeating them. Katie, who has also spent 20 years as a nurse, much of it in palliative and end-of-life care, shares the powerful parallels she's drawn between birth and death, and how living fully now is the key to a peaceful end of life. The conversation moves through grounding practices for staying centered in the body, the importance of community for women (especially mothers), and how feng shui and sacred space-making mirror our inner state. Katie closes with a beautiful solstice love note on the power of play, especially in motherhood. In this episode: * What "sacred motherhood" really means, and why it doesn't have to follow anyone else's paradigm * Breaking inherited patterns and honoring the women who came before us * Grounding through the body: breath, movement, nature, and basic self-care * Why community, in person or online, is medicine for women * Lessons on living fully from 20 years in palliative and end-of-life nursing * A summer solstice invitation to bring more play into motherhood and daily life Connect with Katie and learn more about her Sacred Year Project and Summer Month of Mystery via the following links: The Month of Mystery [https://embraceyourselfwhole.myflodesk.com/monthofmystery] Join The Sacred Year Project — embrace yourself whole [https://www.embraceyourselfwhole.com/thesacredyearproject] Have questions or want personalized support? Email Dorsey at dorseybeckman@gmail.com [dorseybeckman@gmail.com], or find links below for a personalized & foundational Feng Shui Element Reading and home Feng Shui Consultations. go BE YOU.  love, Dorsey Girl Nature Podcast. https://stan.store/girlnatureliving dorseybeckman@gmail.com

Episode 7: Celebrating sisterhood.

Happy May 1st, loves. Today is no ordinary day. Around the world, cultures are gathering to celebrate — May Day, Beltane, the Flower Full Moon, and Día del Niño in Mexico. A cross-quarter day. A fire festival. A full moon. An invitation to wake up and feel alive. And that is exactly the creativity energy we are stepping into today. To express your creativity, you can — go barefoot, light a fire, dance, breathe deep — celebrate this moment. Celebrate the fact that you are here. In this episode, I sit down with one of the most sacred people in my life: my soul and blood sister. We talk life, love, motherhood, and the beauty of walking this journey together. She is an incredible mother, wife, yoga instructor, and dental hygienist — and this conversation is exactly the kind that fills your cup all the way up. Ready to work with me? I offer Element Readings — discovering your unique feng shui elemental patterning and getting your energy into flow to manifest your wildest dreams — and Feng Shui Consultations where we design those dreams into reality. 👉 Visit my online shop, linked below, to book your session. Now go celebrate. Go be YOU. Links below: 📍 Online Shop: https://stan.store/girlnatureliving  📍 Instagram: @girlnatureliving 📍This summer, on the morning of the solstice, I'm opening the gates of Four Roots Farm for our very first community gathering — a slow, intentional morning in the fields with St. John's Wort. We'll study the plant together, walk the land, harvest with care, and close our time with meditation, yoga, and a blessing for the earth beneath our feet. Coffee, St. John's Wort iced tea, and a light breakfast will be waiting for you. Each guest will take home a handcrafted, reiki-infused gift of their choosing — wild and sustainably harvested, made with my hands and my whole heart. Space is small and intentional. Come as you are. 🌿 View the full event flyer here → https://canva.link/g003hiaa5ryowga 📩 RSVP to Dorsey: dorseybeckman@gmail.com Sunday, June 21, 2026  ·  8:00–11:00 AM Four Roots Farm  ·  Amity, Oregon Address shared upon RSVP. go BE YOU.  love, Dorsey Girl Nature Podcast. https://stan.store/girlnatureliving dorseybeckman@gmail.com

Episode 6: Exploring the April Full pink Moon.

Happy Full Moon! We're landing tonight, on April 1st under the peak of the Pink Full Moon — named after the wild phlox flower blooming across North America this time of year. In this episode, we slow down in the middle of astrological fire energy and talk about what it means to emerge at your pace. We'll explore:  The Pink Moon & Phlox — the folklore, the herbalism, and what this flower has to teach us about harmony and soothing an activated nervous system The Daffodil as a symbol of visibility — emerging from within, becoming seen after a quieter season, and why that can feel both beautiful and exposing  Feng Shui & the Center of Your Home — the earth element, the Bagua map, and why the center of your home holds the key to your overall health and vitality Simple home practices for this moon cycle: grounding plants, clarifying essential oils, salt bowls, and activating your space with your own presence Plus — a special announcement about an in-person Summer Solstice gathering on the land for harvesting St. John's Wort! More details to come. Our next episode lands on May 1st for Beltane, the Celtic celebration of the halfway point between spring equinox and summer solstice. Until then: tend to your true self, notice the center of your home, and go be you.  Enjoyed this episode? Please share it with a friend who needs a softer landing this season; I would be honored to grow and hold space for this sweet community. go BE YOU.  love, Dorsey Girl Nature Podcast. https://stan.store/girlnatureliving dorseybeckman@gmail.com

Episode 5: Alignment with the Spring Equinox.

In this episode of Girl Nature, the Spring Equinox is one of the most sacred turning points of the year — a moment ancient peoples across every culture gathered to honor, plant seeds within, and give thanks. This episode is an invitation to do the same. In this conversation, we move through the body, the home, and the earth — asking one simple, timeless question: where am I in alignment, and where have I drifted? We'll bring that question into a gentle bridge pose experience, feel what alignment actually feels like from the inside, and then carry it into a mindful walk through your home — sweeping corners, cleaning doors, tending the wild places in your garden, and meeting what's growing there with curiosity rather than judgment. We'll also talk about conscious consumerism — the quiet, powerful responsibility we each carry in the choices we bring through our front door — and close with a reflection on the Family gua of the bagua map, and the living legacy you are building right now. This episode is grounded in ancient wisdom, nonviolent communication, and the belief that small things done with great love are always enough. Ready to go deeper? Book a 2–3 hour in-home consultation or a personal Element Reading through the link below. go BE YOU.  love, Dorsey Girl Nature Podcast. https://stan.store/girlnatureliving dorseybeckman@gmail.com

Episode 4: February love notes with Natalie Beckman.

At the February Full Moon, Imbolc, and the Chinese New Year we reflect on release, renewal, and the quiet beginnings of what’s ready to bloom. Joined by HeartMath Practitioner and Nutrition Therapist Natalie Beckman, this episode explores heart coherence, nourishment, intuition, and gentle healing for women and mothers. We close with a heartfelt love note for anyone feeling tired or overwhelmed, reminding you that you are already enough. Guest speaker:  Natalie Beckman with Healing the Nest Biography:  Healing the Nest, led by Natalie Beckman, is dedicated to helping women and children navigate their health journeys by utilizing natural healing methods. The initiative emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive community where individuals can learn, heal, and thrive together. The philosophy behind Healing the Nest is rooted in the belief that health is the foundation for a fulfilling life, and empowered women can drive significant change for themselves and their families. Episode Outline: Topic 1:  Heart Coherence and Regulation Topic 2:  Healing Through Nature Topic 3:  Motherhood and Reclaiming the Self To visit Natalie and her work:  www.healingthenest.com [http://www.healingthenest.com] To book Element Reading & Feng Shui Consultation with Dorsey:  https://stan.store/girlnatureliving [https://stan.store/girlnatureliving]  Girl Nature Podcast. hosted & created by Dorsey Beckman https://girlnature.buzzsprout.com [https://girlnature.buzzsprout.com/] Book an Element Reading or a fully customized Feng Shui Consultation, (pay what you can for February), to bring greater balance, clarity, and guided support into your home and life, or follow me on Instagram @girlnatureliving.   go BE YOU.  love, Dorsey Girl Nature Podcast. https://stan.store/girlnatureliving dorseybeckman@gmail.com