Women and men have been circling and sitting in circles for thousands of years. Women in particular would come together during certain Luna and menstrual cycles throughout the month or for special events throughout the year. 

Women's circles are a brilliant way to tap into the power of sisterhood and foster connection, and healing. And so this week I'm going to be talking about my own experience of creating circles.

Here are the highlights:

(02:17) Whatever happens in the circle, stays in the circle

(03:48) It's been an honour and a gift to be able to host these spaces for people

(05:37) When we bring women together in a circle beautiful things happen

(10:56) It’s extremely important to bring back these traditions

(11:57) You are just simply heard and held in that space

(12:50) We are all goddesses, shining lights to each other, the world and ourselves

(14:27) I'm all about collaboration and connection

Connect with Claire:

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Meet the host:

Claire Winter is a journalist, ICF accredited coach, Nordic Walking instructor, speaker, and podcaster who loves being out in nature. She is passionate about sharing the healing medicine of walking and writing with people. 

She wants to make an impact helping women to connect back to nature, ignite their creativity and share their stories and light with the world. She is on a mission to build a movement of women around the world who create the time and space to walk, write, journal, and create. 

Studying Social Anthropology as her first degree Claire has always been fascinated by ritual and ceremony to mark important moments in life. Now a regular columnist for the Female CEO magazine, she started her career at ITN and has worked in radio, TV, online and in print. 

Claire truly believes you can walk your way to happiness. She is a dedicated Earl Grey tea drinker and often spends her weekends going on long walks or paddle boarding with her family, friends and dog Leo.

Produced by Phoebe Winter @phoebewinter