by Sophie Messager
You may have heard of microdosing of plant medicine, a grassroot movement, driven by communities rather than corporations, where people take sub-perceptual amounts of a psychedelic plant or plant substance (for example psylocibin or LSD) without experiencing...
by Sophie Messager
You may have heard about various approaches to mental health – from talking therapy to medication to meditation. But there’s a powerful, ancient practice that’s gaining recognition in modern science: drumming. Research shows that drumming can...
by Sophie Messager
Last week, I had the vision of this herb stripping tool pop in my mind. It’s a little gadget with different sized holes in it, through which you pull a strip of herbs to remove the leaves. This felt particularly weird because I had completely forgotten that I had it...
by Sophie Messager
It’s book pre-launch day and I need your help! After a long wait I can finally reveal the cover and announce that my new book, The Beat of Your Own Drum, the history, science and contemporary use of drumming as a path for women’s wisdom, health, and...
by Sophie Messager
Sometimes the most profound wisdom comes from practicing what we preach. As my book launch approaches, I find myself in a familiar space—one I’ve guided countless women through as a doula, but now must navigate myself. The limbo before the birth Lately...
by Sophie Messager
This month, on the 27th of June, my new book The Beat Of Your Own Drum, the history, science and contemporary use of drumming as a path for women’s wisdom, health, and transformation, will become available to pre-order from Womancraft publishing. I’m going to be...
by Sophie Messager
Introduction When I received my ADHD diagnosis at 53, it wasn’t a surprise but rather a confirmation of something my hyperfocused research had already revealed. Unlike many who experience conflicting emotions upon diagnosis, I only felt empowered –...
by Sophie Messager
In postpartum care and trauma healing, ancient wisdom is meeting modern neuroscience to create powerful, holistic approaches. Somatic rituals like closing the bones are gaining recognition for their profound impact on both physical and emotional well-being. At the...
by Sophie Messager
Introduction For centuries, birthing women around the world have been supported through labour using traditional techniques that modern obstetrics is only beginning to rediscover. Among these, the rebozo—a traditional Mexican shawl—is one of the most versatile and...
by Sophie Messager
In this episode, I interview Kate Codrington and we discuss the changes of consciousness during menopause. Kate is a mentor, author, speaker, and artist with 30+ years as a therapist. Her book Second Spring: The Self-Care Guide to Menopause was named among NYT’s... 
