Episode 5 - Reclaiming Menarche with Isla Macleod

Join Grace as she speaks with Isla Macleod; ceremonialist, ritual designer, soul midwife and companion at thresholds. In this episode Isla speaks about the importance of honouring each menstrual bleed as an act of reclaiming our menarche rites as well as her experience of designing ceremony and ritual related to menstruation. In this episode we also explore practical and playful ways to honour and practice healthy menstruation and the importance of reclaiming the language used for our bodies and our menstruation.

Isla's new book 'Rituals for Life' is being released in September this year - a guide to creating meaningful rituals, inspired by nature and the seasons. 

You can read more about Isla's work through her website www.islamacleod.com and find out more about the Reclaiming Menarche series and sign up for the newsletter at www.withgracefrome.co.uk.

 

During this episode we mention that we are co-creating a day of Womb Rites in May in Somerset, England. More information is available on our websites.

 

The correct book credits mentioned in this episode are:

The Pill, Are You Sure Its For You? - Jane Bennett and Alexandra Pope

4 Seasons in 4 Weeks; Awakening the Power, Wisdom & Beauty in Every Woman's Nature - Suzanne Mathis McQueen

 

Content Themes

 

In this episode the themes discussed relate to menstruation, menarche, death and reproductive anatomy and the language used for them.