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In this episode of Radically Alive Women, Naomi Katz revisits us to share her insights on resilience, community, and the importance of following natural cycles. Naomi is an educator, movement facilitator, and ceremonialist, amongst other things.In this interview, she emphasises the need for rest and paying attention to the rhythms of life, both in nature and within our bodies. She shares - how communal practices and rituals enhance resilience and well-being, - how modern Western culture facilitates a sense of disconnection, and - the significance of nurturing connections with each other and the natural world. Naomi encourages listeners to cultivate...

In this episode of Radically Alive Women, Annika Korsten converses with Ina Mayer-Stoll about her profound and transformative experiences within various communities over several decades. It is an episode packed with feminine wisdom and clarity about conscious community living, responsible creation, authentic power in connection with each other, and sisterhood.At 22, Ina May began her journey through community living, deeply influenced by the political and social movements of the 1980s. They discuss the challenges and discoveries related to free sexuality, vulnerability, love, and the interplay of personal and collective growth within community settings. Ina shares her insights on the importance of transparency,...

In this episode of Radically Alive Women Edgecast, Julia Neumann welcomes back Patrizia Patz, a trainer and coach based in Germany. Patrizia shares her journey of self-discovery and transition, detailed by her unconventional role as an 'evolutionary crust blaster.' She explains how this archetypal purpose influences her work with individuals and companies, helping them find their purpose and navigate transitions. Delving into topics of value, money, and femininity, Patrizia describes the importance of identifying and offering one’s non-material value in the way that feels most authentic. The discussion also touches on how archetypal forces of Femininity and Masculinity can express...

In this episode of Radically Alive Women, we welcome Sally Gepp, a New Zealand barrister and King's Counsel specialising in environmental and resource management law. This interview is conducted by Julia Neumann.Sally looks back at a fulfilling legal career of 25 years. In this episode, she shares authentically and vulnerably about her journey, her motivations, and how her personal experiences shape her professional life. She also discusses the crucial role of strong legal frameworks in environmental protection, particularly focusing on Te Waikoropupu Springs in Golden Bay, New Zealand. The conversation delves into the challenges of being a female lawyer, including...

In this episode of Radically Alive Women, Joydah Mae Bernardo shares her journey as a mother, voice artist, and heart-led leader in a conversation with Julia Neumann. Joydah was born in the Philippines and raised in a village by her grandmother. The conversation covers her powerful presence in music, her story of moving to New Zealand at the age of 17, and the motivations that drive how she shows up in her life and with her music. Joydah shares about the deep connections between music, consciousness, and indigenous wisdom, and how these elements contribute to community building and personal healing....

Ana Norambuena⁠ is (and not limited to) a Woman, Mother, Trainer and Coach. In this conversation with ⁠Hannah Abouzahrah⁠, she brings the gold she has to offer on the topic of childraising on the bridge from modern culture to ⁠Archiarchy⁠ (an emerging culture). This is a starting conversation that touches on a broad range of themes including:- Moving from holding space for a child's survival into empowering them to thrive- Nuclear family and village- Discomfort in rapid learning environments (feedback & coaching)- Authentic connection with childrenFurther InformationLiquid state: just like a caterpillar liquifies in order to transform into a butterfly,...

In this episode, Business Rebirth Guide Leela Black returns to Radically Alive Women Edgecast to speak with Julia Neumann on the topic of “Women and Money”. Leela shares about the importance of the life-death-rebirth cycle, the significance of women claiming financial sovereignty, and practical ways to cultivate a healthier relationship with money. Emphasising the ancestral impact of women not having had their own money, and the necessity to redefine societal constructs around money, Leela talks about her personal practices and philosophies that have enabled her to empower herself and others, fostering financial freedom and authentic living. Join Leela and Julia...

Jay Bennett, Leonhard Geupel and Martin Šalanda joined this conversation with Julia Neumann to share of their experience in creating the "Gaian Men's Bridgehouse" at the center of New Zealand's North Island in December 2024/January 2025.It is an unusual topic for "Radically Alive Women" to broadcast about Men's culture. We chose to do it anyway because we care about the radical aliveness of men just as much. As you will notice, it is truly heart-opening to witness how these men embody love through their shared experience, and we want this to be available to many more.We were particularly touched by...

Bishop Reid is a somatic based business coach and trauma informed breathwork & mindfulness certified facilitator, working worldwide.In this episode, she shares about reclaiming aliveness, transforming self-doubt, and redefining selfishness. Bishop speaks of her personal journey with reclaiming her inner fire, constantly going to the edge with her online business, and navigating the cycles of self-doubt and confusion. Bishop discusses the significance of somatic leadership, and the critical role of the nervous system and conscious fear in transforming self-doubt. She shares of her observation that self-doubt often transpires when we are coming to our own edge, the edge of our...

Margaret McCallum is a Soul Midwife and Death Doula. In this episode she shares the freedom and aliveness of Death becoming part of everyday life. She suggest that by opening to the challenges and nudges from life in the current moment and choosing to die the little deaths life becomes fuller & richer and the big death in the end can become an easeful space of surrender. In that place the inner knowing by the soul - when the time has come - can simply let go and life can complete itself. She invites anyone walking alongside the dying to acknowledge each individual's...