Embracing Motherhood's Mysteries: Infertility, Identity, and Healing w/ Jen Banks

Practically Magick w/ Courtney Pearl

Reclaiming Identity: Motherhood, Infertility, and Healing

In this heartfelt episode of Practically Magick, Courtney Pearl shares a deeply personal journey as she collaborates with Jen Banks from the "Let Yourself Bloom" podcast. Together, they explore the profound themes of motherhood, identity, and the often unspoken struggles of infertility. Courtney opens up about her own experiences with infertility, reflecting on how it has shaped her identity and her path to motherhood. Through candid storytelling and a powerful card reading from the Goddess Power Oracle deck, Courtney delves into the symbolism of liberation and transformation, likening it to the journey of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly.

Listeners are invited to explore the concept of the "mother wound," a topic deeply intertwined with healing and personal growth. Courtney shares a transformative experience from a ritual in England, emphasizing the importance of reclaiming one's sovereignty and identity, even in the face of profound loss or unexpected life changes. The episode also touches on the emotional and energetic aspects of healing, encouraging listeners to confront and process their own experiences and emotions.

Courtney and Jen discuss the resilience required to overcome adversity, drawing on insights from neuroscience and emotional healing practices. They highlight the significance of understanding one's worth beyond societal and personal expectations, encouraging a shift in perspective to embrace a broader view of fulfillment and purpose.

For those seeking guidance or support in their own healing journeys, Courtney invites listeners to connect with her through her website, Prism Healing, where she offers integrative processing techniques and emotional healing sessions. This episode serves as a reminder that, regardless of the challenges faced, there is always potential for growth, healing, and transformation.

00:00 This podcast is presented by Ride the Wave Media

00:25 Courtney Pearl talks about finding your identity through motherhood on Practically Magic

02:12 We're going to use the Goddess Power Oracle deck for this episode

05:00 The Red Spring is a sacred place in Glastonbury, England

12:16 Let Yourself Bloom podcast features Courtney from A Is for Adversity

13:12 Why do some people overcome it and others succumb to it

17:05 Talk to us about your experience with infertility and how you went through that

24:50 Michelle says facing infertility changed her perspective on life

29:22 Some people get to experience motherhood later in life or after circumstances

33:45 You talk about shame being at the bottom of the energy vibration scale

39:53 I want to talk about my role as a mother and how that came to be

41:06 A lot of the healing work that I do is healing mother wounds

48:35 Courtney Pearl suggests deconstructing what mother means to you

For more resources and to connect with Courtney, visit her website at prism-healing.com or follow her on Instagram and TikTok @prism-healing. Special thanks to Ride the Wave Media for producing this episode. Remember, you are powerful, and your magic can transform any space. Go make magic, witches and wizards!

Ride the Wave Media
[Ride the Wave Media YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8zQJrK8O8ZtK9Q9Gm6Q6g)

Let Yourself Bloom Podcast
[Let Yourself Bloom Podcast](https://www.letyourselfbloom.com)

Goddess Power Oracle Deck
[Goddess Power Oracle Deck on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Goddess-Power-Oracle-Deck/dp/1401956441)

Chalice Well Gardens
[Chalice Well Gardens](https://www.chalicewell.org.uk)

Viktor Frankl
[Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning](https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X)

Prism Healing
[Prism Healing](https://www.prism-healing.com)