The Sacred Path of Returning to Self with Paula Mallis

Join Lindsey Akey for a deeply healing and honest conversation with Paula Mallis —spiritual mentor, doula, mother, and founder of WMN Space. Paula shares her story of profound inner transformation: from growing up in North Carolina to building community in Los Angeles, and ultimately finding peace and presence in Ojai, California.

We explore Paula’s journey through sobriety, motherhood, and a near-death experience that radically changed her relationship with time, silence, and the divine. Paula opens up about conscious conception, postpartum care, and how she holds space for women through all forms of birth—whether a baby, a business, or a new version of self.

Lindsey reflects on her transition from city life to Ojai, what it’s meant to be part of Paula’s 9-month mentorship, and the experience of sitting in Paula’s powerful full moon circles—spaces that feel less like a share and more like a sacred counsel.

Topics we cover:

• Healing after a brain event and near-death experience
• The power of spiritual psychology and somatic awareness
• The evolution of WMN Space and doula work
• Conscious motherhood and postpartum support
• Community, mentorship, and feminine wisdom
• Personal transformation through grief, presence, and prayer
• The importance of rest, stillness, and the wisdom of the body

Whether you’re navigating a major life transition or simply craving the grounded presence of women’s wisdom, this episode will help you reconnect with what matters most.

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About Paula Mallis:
Paula Mallis is a doula, spiritual mentor, and facilitator of women’s circles. With a background in Spiritual Psychology and a decade of experience holding space for birth and transformation, Paula supports women in connecting to their intuition, embodying their truth, and navigating life’s transitions with grace and authenticity. She lives in Ojai, California, with her husband and two children.

Connect with Paula:
 www.paulamallis.com

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