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Sophie Messager

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Wisdom for the Journey

Welcome to my corner of the internet, where science meets soul and ancient wisdom dances with modern understanding. Here, I share insights from my journey and the journeys of the remarkable women I work with, exploring everything from the neuroscience of transformation to the sacred rhythms that reconnect us to ourselves.

You might be navigating a life transition, seeking to understand the deeper currents of your experience, or simply curious about the intersection of evidence and intuition. You’ll find honest reflections, practical wisdom, and perhaps a few uncomfortable truths that might just change everything.

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Latest Posts

The Rhythm of Transformation

Discover how the ancient practice of drumming creates profound shifts in our modern lives. From the neuroscience behind rhythmic healing to personal stories of breakthrough moments in our circles, these posts explore why something so simple can be so powerfully transformative. Learn about getting started, the science that validates this practice, and how rhythm can become your gateway to deeper wisdom.

Drumming Posts

Sacred Beginnings

Drawing from years of supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal journey, these posts honour the profound transformation of becoming a mother. Here you’ll find evidence-based insights alongside ancient wisdom, practical support for common challenges, and celebrations of the sacred ordinary moments that shape us as we birth both babies and ourselves anew.

Birth Posts

Where Science Meets Spirit

As a scientist who embraced the spiritual, I’m fascinated by consciousness: that mysterious intersection where our analytical minds meet our intuitive knowing. These posts explore altered states, expanded awareness, and the latest research that’s finally catching up with what wisdom keepers have always known. Perfect for those who want their spirituality with a side of evidence.

Consciousness Posts

Navigating Life’s Crossroads

Life’s major transitions (perimenopause, career pivots, relationship shifts, spiritual awakenings) can leave us feeling untethered. These posts offer both practical guidance and deeper perspectives on navigating change, drawn from my work with women who’ve transformed their overwhelm into wisdom. Find comfort knowing you’re not alone and discover tools for your own crossing.

Transitions Posts

Creating Sacred Space

In our modern world, we’ve lost many of the rituals that once helped us mark life’s passages and connect with something greater. These posts explore how to reclaim ceremony in meaningful ways, from simple daily practices to profound rites of passage. Discover how creating sacred space can anchor you during turbulent times and celebrate your becoming.

Ceremony and Ritual Posts

Ancient Healing for Modern Women

One of the most profound postnatal healing ceremonies I offer, Closing the Bones is a traditional practice that’s finding new relevance in our disconnected world. These posts share the history, the practice, and the powerful stories of women who’ve experienced this sacred closing and opening. Learn why this ceremony resonates so deeply, even for women who’ve never given birth.

Closing the Bones Posts

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