Episode #105 - In this enlightening episode, we welcome Margitt Royce. Margitt is a nurse, mother, spiritual teacher and mentor to mothers and daughters in a program called A Girls Rites of Passage. She teaches and supports girls, their mothers and fathers through this important transition from girl to women. Margitt shares her passion for guiding girls through transformative rites of passage and fostering strong mother-daughter relationships.
With over a decade of experience, she has helped girls embrace menstruation, connect with lunar cycles, and confidently step into womanhood while equipping mothers with tools to support their daughters during this crucial phase.
Margitt's upcoming book, The Fearless Mother: An Alternative Guide for Mothers of Tween Girls, offers empowering strategies for navigating the challenges of the tween years. Through physiological and psychological insights, her work strengthens communication and sets a foundation for a thriving maiden’s journey.
Margitt emphasizes the power of community, love, and creating safe spaces for open dialogue to heal and empower both mothers and daughters.
Takeaways
- The tween years are a critical time for girls as they navigate changes in their bodies and identities.
- Rites of passage are essential for helping girls transition into womanhood with confidence.
- Mothers often struggle with how to communicate effectively with their daughters during this time.
- Community support is vital for mothers to feel empowered in their parenting.
- Understanding menstruation and lunar cycles can help girls embrace their womanhood.
- Creating safe spaces for girls to discuss their experiences is crucial.
- The mother-daughter relationship can be one of the strongest bonds, but it requires nurturing.
- Mothers need to do their own emotional work to support their daughters effectively.
- Empowerment begins with self-love and acceptance for both mothers and daughters.
- Living with an awakened heart involves surrendering to the journey and following one's intuition.
Sound Bites
"What inspired you to empower girls?"
"We need to create safe spaces for girls."
"Empower and love yourself first."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
02:15 The Importance of Rites of Passage
05:40 The Significance of the Red Tent
10:42 Challenges and Confusion in Today's World
21:19 Navigating Gender Fluidity
25:48 The Fearless Mother: Empowering Mothers and Daughters
32:22 Strengthening the Mother-Daughter Bond
35:20 New Chapter
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