Leila Strong
Reclaim the art of connection. Do you feel a void of meaningful community in your life? Do you long to be in a vibrant, supportive sisterhood? Women’s Circle connects women and creates community through reflection, meditation, song, and ritual. Join host, Leila Strong, twice a month to explore heartfelt topics that will help forge lasting bonds with the women around you. LGBTQIA+
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Perfect guideline for beginners hosting their first circles and experienced hosts looking for inspiration!
Episode 14 | Surrender (circle topic)
"Let go or be dragged" - The Pocket Coven Podcast. Have you ever had the experience of life seemingly dragging you through the mud when you just can't loosen your grip? In this episode, host Leila Strong, offers exercises and explorations of what it means to surrender expectations, ideas, and more.
Episode 13 | Summer Solstice/Litha
Happy Summer Solstice, listeners! Welcome to the season of abundance. In this episode, we discuss the many wonderful seasonal fruits and flowers that grace us during the summer and reflect on the lesson learned from our first half of 2024.
Episode 12 | Spring Cleaning (circle topic)
Spring Cleaning can take many forms: scrubbing down every inch of your home, donating all the clothes that don't fit anymore, or taking a clear assessment of your mental and emotional landscape and asking, what needs tending to and tidying up here? In this episode, host Leila Strong, explores ways of digging into what needs to be cleaned up in your life (aside from your physical spaces).
Episode 11 | Active Listening and Personal Growth w/ Tess D’Ambrosio
In the very first Women's Circle Podcast interview, Leila Strong talks to a dedicated circle member, Tess D'Ambrosio. Leila and Tess cover topics such as active listening, personal growth, the impact of circle on our lives and community, and more.
Episode 10 | House Blessing (ritual)
In this episode, learn a simple and heartfelt ritual for blessing your home. Whether you've just moved in or have been in your home for years, blessing your space is a beautiful way to connect!
Episode 9 | Water - Fluidity and Resourcing (circle topic)
In Episode 9 of the Women's Circle Podcast host, Leila Strong, shares refections on the lessons that water offers us. Explore the teaching of fluidity and masterful resourcing by observing the way of water.
Episode 8 | Grounded Leadership
Host, Leila Strong, shares her experience of developing her own sense of leadership and facilitation skills, and offers tools for self exploration.
Episode 7 | Pleasure (circle topic)
In this week's episode, host Leila Strong explores the definition of pleasure, how and where it appears in daily life, and how to cultivate it. Explore pleasure through a five senses meditation that will connect the listener to their body.
Episode 6 | Imbolc (ritual)
Blessed Imbolc, beloveds! In this episode, Leila offers severals way to celebrate this ancient holy-day. Honor the midway point between winter and spring through water ritual, cleansing, cold plunging, and reflecting.
Episode 5 | Hibernation (circle topic)
Get cozy and slow down with these activities and tools for creating more space during the winter season for rest, contemplation, and nourishment. In the episode we explore mindful eating, list making for prioritization of rest, and art as a form of actualization.
Episode 4 | Gentle January: Creating a Soft New Year
Begin the New Year gently with reflective activities, time spent in nature, and creative endeavors. Host, Leila Strong, explores what it means to greet the New Year with softness.
Episode 3 | Belonging (circle topic)
In this thought-provoking episode, Leila Strong delves into the intricate concept of belonging. Unpacking the layers of connection, she explores the essence of true belonging and its impact on our lives.
Episode 2 | How to Run a Women’s Circle
Join host, Leila Strong, as she dives into the intriguing journey of creating and running a Women's Circle. Get practical tips, explore the nuances of structure, and answer all of your questions about how to start and run your own Women's Circle.
Episode 1 | Initiating Magic: Embarking on the Women’s Circle Journey
Welcome to the Women's Circle Podcast with Leila Strong. In this inaugural episode, Leila shares her journey as a women's circle host, highlighting the transformative power of these gatherings. Explore sacred spaces for connection, vulnerability, and growth. Leila invites curious hearts to embark on the magic-making journey. Join Leila in fostering sisterhood and meaningful connections.