In this episode of Radiance, Dr. Irene explores perimenopause and menopause through the lens of Chinese medicine, archetypal psychology, and feminine embodiment. At 46, and beginning to approach this threshold herself, she unpacks the fear, misinformation, and cultural conditioning surrounding this powerful transition.

You’ll learn:

• Why Chinese medicine calls menopause the “Second Spring”

• How menstrual blood transforms into wisdom in the menopausal years

• The shift from cyclical energy to “direct current” feminine power

• Why perimenopause can feel destabilizing — and how to support it

• A grounded perspective on hormone replacement therapy

• The importance of boundaries, nervous system care, and energy management

This conversation reframes menopause not as the loss of value, but as the consolidation of feminine authority — the emergence of the Wise Woman, the Green Goddess, the embodied Oracle.

If you are in perimenopause, approaching menopause, or simply want to understand this phase more deeply, this episode offers a holistic and empowering perspective.

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This is a story of reclaiming health, creativity, and feminine sovereignty, and an invitation to see your womb not as broken, but as wise.

💫 Take the Womb Quiz to discover the archetype of your womb and begin your own journey of reconnection. https://www.irenesanchezcelis.com/womb-quiz 

✨ Ready to go deeper? Explore my Womb Medicine Bundle—with cycle tracking tools, a womb journal, and guided practices to help you connect with your inner rhythms. https://www.irenesanchezcelis.com/womb-medicine-bundle

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Together, we dive deep into how astrology can reconnect us to our wholeness, reveal unconscious patterns, and help us step into the archetypes that live within us—like the lover, the warrior, the priestess, and the wild, raw force of Lilith.

Karina shares her personal story of healing and awakening through astrology, and we unpack the hidden wisdom of the Moon, Venus, Lilith, and the asteroid goddesses—Ceres, Juno, Pallas Athena, and Vesta.

This episode is an invitation to remember who you truly are: not broken, but whole. Not lost, but coded with divine intelligence.

✨ Learn how astrology can be a tool for self-awareness, empowerment, and liberation

✨ Reconnect to the archetypes living within you

✨ Discover how to consciously work with your birth chart and reclaim your sacred feminine power

🌀 Curious about the Rose of Venus? See the sacred geometry of her path across the sky:

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🎙 Guest: Karina La Torres

Astrologer • Artist • Cosmic code translator

Instagram → @karimayo.rx

💫 Book a birth chart or archetypal consultation: beacons.ai/kariastrologia/consultas

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Instagram → @irene.sanchezcelis

✨ Take the Womb Archetype Quiz to discover your feminine energetic blueprint: irenesanchezcelis.com/wombquiz

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We explore the four phases of your cycle as seasons of nature, as pathways of energy, and as portals into the feminine archetypes that live within you: the Maiden, the Lover, the Mother, the Witch, and the Crone.

Whether you still bleed or not, your body remembers. Your womb holds the codes. She is not a burden—she is a living altar.

Come remember what she carries. Come reclaim your rhythm, your intuition, and the medicine that’s always been yours.

✨ Ready to go deeper?

Take the free Womb Quiz to discover your unique womb constitution, and explore the full Womb Medicine Bundle—including my signature masterclass Moon Design Your Life—to start living in sync with your sacred cycle.

👉 https://www.irenesanchezcelis.com/womb-quiz

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I walk you through the energetics of the womb space, the gates that live within us, and how conscious touch and sacred presence can awaken not only Kundalini energy—but memories, emotions, and deep healing.

Sexual energy is our most powerful creative force. It’s not something to hide or carry shame around—it’s something to honor, enjoy, and express fully. This is part of my mission: to help women remember the sacredness of their sexual energy and reclaim it as their birthright.

✨ Want to explore your own relationship to your womb? Take the free Womb Wisdom Quiz at irenesanchezcelis.com/womb-quiz

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In this episode, I share a very personal and collective unraveling—what it means to long for the sacred masculine in a world that often strips us of fire, of containment, of warmth.

What happens when we’re no longer being held?

What happens when women freeze… or over-function just to survive?

And how do we reclaim the masculine within—so we stop waiting and start rising?

We talk cold wombs, stuck energy, ancient roles that have been reversed, and the medicine of marrying our inner masculine and feminine.

This is a remembrance. A reclamation. A call back to the fire.

And if you’re feeling the ache too—you’re not alone. Come into the space and feel it with me.

☀️ Ready to activate your womb with the fire of the divine masculine?

Join me for the 7-day Solstice Womb Awakening Activation → https://www.irenesanchezcelis.com/womb-awakening-activation

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Leave a review, share it with a sister, and help spread this sacred fire far and wide.

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I speak from lived experience—both as someone trained in Western medicine and as a woman who lives with chronic pain. I’ve spent years moving through systems that often disconnect us from the wisdom of our own bodies. But I’ve also come to understand that the body holds its own intelligence—one rooted in rhythm, sensation, and truth.

I reflect on:

– How physical pain can carry emotional and ancestral memory

– What we lose when we outsource our healing to broken systems

– The impact of depletion, overdrive, and scarcity on the feminine body

– And what it means to remember the body as divine technology

This is a conversation about health, but it’s also about coming home—to the womb, to the earth, and to the deeper knowing we’ve been taught to forget.

I’m also offering a free Womb Awakening workshop on May 29. https://www.irenesanchezcelis.com/womb-awakening-free-workshop

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Ready to discover your inner wisdom? Take the Womb Quiz to uncover the unique energy within you. And, if you’re feeling the call, join me for a free workshop on May 29th to awaken your womb energy and experience sacred union. 

✨Claim your spot for my FREE Womb Awakening Workshop on May 29th https://www.irenesanchezcelis.com/womb-awakening-free-workshop

✨Take the WOMB QUIZ here https://www.irenesanchezcelis.com/womb-quiz

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Take the first step in your womb healing journey today!

✨ Take the Womb Quiz to discover your womb type

✨ Receive personalized practices to restore balance and vitality

➡️Ready to reconnect with the wisdom of your womb?

https://www.irenesanchezcelis.com/womb-quiz

➡️Ready to go deeper? Explore the Womb Medicine Bundle.

https://www.irenesanchezcelis.com/womb-medicine-bundle

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I’ll share a little of my own journey — from studying Western medicine in Mexico, to Chinese medicine and acupuncture in Canada, to becoming a psychotherapist and birth doula. And how all of these experiences have shaped the way I support women today. You'll also learn why so many of us are disconnected from our wombs — and why remembering, honoring, and working with your womb space changes everything.

✨ Want to get started?

→ Take my FREE Womb Quiz to discover your womb type based on Chinese medicine https://www.irenesanchezcelis.com/womb-quiz

→ Explore the Womb Medicine Bundle for deeper healing: https://www.irenesanchezcelis.com/womb-medicine-bundle

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Your womb holds wisdom. Your body remembers. Let’s come home to that together.

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I speak from both personal experience and my background in Traditional Chinese Medicine to guide you through the how, why, and when of yoni steaming. This isn’t just about physical healing—it’s a sacred invitation to reconnect with your womb as your creative center. A moment of stillness. A return to your feminine essence.

If you're curious about bringing this into your life, the first step is to take the Womb Quiz. It will help you discover your unique womb type through the lens of Chinese Medicine and give you a clear path forward.

✨ Take the quiz to meet your womb in a whole new way—and receive practices that support your type with intention, care, and reverence.

https://www.irenesanchezcelis.com/womb-quiz

Let’s come home to the wisdom that’s already within us.

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I share guidance on navigating these shifts with grace, including embodiment practices, shadow work, and womb healing to support you in aligning with your deepest wisdom. If you’re craving deeper support, you can connect with me through my website, join my newsletter for exclusive insights, or reach out on Instagram.

✨ Website: www.irenesanchezcelis.com

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✨ Email: hello@irenesanchezcelis.com

Curious about your own inner rhythms and how to support your womb’s wisdom? Take the free Womb Quiz and receive holistic healing practices tailored just for you: irenesanchezcelis.com/womb-quiz

Stay connected—join my newsletter for intimate stories, astrological insights, and free resources to support your journey: irenesanchezcelis.myflodesk.com/connect

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In this conversation, we explore the deep energetic shifts this year brings—transformation, renewal, and the wisdom of the Snake as a guide for personal and collective evolution. We discuss how Yin Wood energy nurtures intuition, creativity, and adaptability, helping us move through change with grace.

Tune in for insights on how this astrological influence can support your spiritual and emotional growth in 2025.

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I highlight the need for conscious closure to prevent energy leaks and foster growth, while reflecting on the joys and pains of past experiences. You’ll hear about my travels, the Triple Goddess combo retreat, and my upcoming spiritual pilgrimage to France in 2025. Join me to discover the shamanic practice of recapitulation and find holistic tools and support for your transformation journey in the Radiance community.

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Did you know we, as women, hold the light and shadow of all feminine archetypes? Healing ourselves creates a ripple effect for all women.

Today, I want to share my experience at a women's healing retreat focused on the Triple Goddess—maiden, mother, and crone—using the powerful plant medicine Kambo. The maiden embodies youth and independence, while the mother represents fertility and nurturing, and the crone symbolizes wisdom and transformation. 

During the retreat, I connected deeply with the mother archetype, releasing shame tied to societal expectations. I emerged with the empowering mantra: "I am a powerful, radiant Shakti connected to my womb, wisdom, and the magic of life."

Thank you for listening! If you have questions or want to learn more about the retreat, feel free to reach out. Many blessings to you all! Ciao for now!

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Through the lens of feminine wisdom, I explore how embracing our cyclical nature, tuning into our intuition, and reframing what we perceive as "flaws" can lead to empowerment and liberation. I invite you to reflect on your own perceived limitations and explore how they may actually hold the key to your unique genius.

Join me in this journey of self-discovery, and if you’re craving deeper connection, I welcome you to join *Radiance*, our sacred community of women supporting one another. 

Tune in for an honest conversation and some much-needed inspiration to reclaim your power.

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In this episode, I dive into the power of magnetism and how it shapes our ability to manifest and attract positive experiences. I talk about aligning with your true self, letting go of limiting beliefs, and stepping into your fullest potential. I also explore the magic of the full moon in Sagittarius and its connection to Jupiter and Venus, touching on themes of freedom, truth, and abundance.

Through personal stories, I share how practices like rebranding my business and joining mentorships have helped me stay in alignment. Plus, I unpack the feminine energy of receiving and why it's so important for us to open up to love and support.

Join me as we explore how to activate your inner magnetism and flow with nature’s cycles for more blessings and expansion in your life

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We often begin our spiritual path because of challenges, trauma, or loss, which can open the door to healing and transformation. But at some point, it’s time to release the victim identity and embrace the joy, ease, and fun that life has to offer. It’s about shifting from doing to being, and from healing to living fully, authentically, and unapologetically.

I talk about how this shift can lead to a quantum leap for spiritual entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone looking to expand their impact. On the other side of the rabbit hole, what’s available is freedom, joy, and the ability to be of service from a place of wholeness.

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Welcome to Radiance, a sacred space for women to gather, receive wisdom, and ignite the feminine within. In this episode, I dive deep into the powerful concept of decolonizing time and how we, as women and spiritual entrepreneurs, have been programmed to exchange our most precious resource—time—for money. I share my personal journey of shedding old identities and stepping into a new way of doing business that honors both the sacred masculine and feminine energies. This conversation is inspired by the recent eclipse season and the Beltane celebration, which remind us to plant seeds for our highest growth and step fully into our roles as heart-centered leaders.

I explore what it means to reclaim time, balance structure with flow, and create from a place of ease and alignment. I also introduce The Mentorship, my new three-month container where we go deep into transformational work. This is an invitation to reflect on how you're showing up in your life, set boundaries that honor your energy, and embrace the mystery. Join me as we embark on this beautiful journey of illumination and liberation.

Sending you many blessings!

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Tune in and let's journey into the light of our own radiance.

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I emphasize the importance of integrating such transformative experiences into our daily lives, bringing back the playfulness, creativity, and connections we gain. I also explore astrological themes like the North Node in Aries, Chiron, and the upcoming Jupiter-Uranus conjunction, reflecting on their influence on our growth.

Join me as I navigate the joys and challenges of this eclipse season, finding beauty in chaos and embracing both light and shadow. Let's connect, share our stories, and support each other on this path of illumination. Thank you for listening and shining your light. Sending love and blessings!

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The songs I use are either ones that inspire me or ones that come through me from spirit. This particular song was received through spirit, and my prayer is that by listening to it, you can tap into the power of creation through your heart, resting in your true nature and receiving the energy of these words and vibrations to remind you of your connection to everything that is.

[Song lyrics]

Thank you, Mother Earth. Thank you, Father Sky. Thank you, Universe. Thank you, Ancestors. Thank you, Sacred Earth. Thank you, Sacred Water. Thank you, Sacred Fire. Thank you, Sacred Air. Thank you, Nature Spirits. Thank you, Astro Solar. Thank you, Luna. Thank you to our bodies. Thank you, Sacred Breath. Thank you, Sacred Heart. Thank you, Sacred Life. Thank you, Sisterhood. Thank you, Brotherhood. Thank you, Grandmothers. Thank you, Grandfathers. Thank you, Colibri. Thank you, Sacred Berry. Thank you, Sacred Wolf. Thank you, Universal. Thank you, Elements. Thank you, Great Spirit. Thank you, Sacred Life.

I hope the sacred energies of creation bless you today and every day, opening the doors of the spiritual path so you can walk as a spiritual warrior, finding the tools for your illumination, liberation, and remembrance of your true divine nature. Remember, you are the center of the medicine wheel. You are the medicine.

Many blessings and lots of love for now.

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In relationships, we learn about tolerance and our non-negotiables. Through my journey, I faced frustration and physical manifestations of emotional stress. It taught me the necessity of self-honoring and letting go when needed.As we embrace life's cycles, we must trust and surrender, finding peace in both beginnings and endings. Breakups can be conscious and amicable, leading to mutual growth. This experience, though short, brought immense value and gratitude.

I encourage you to keep your heart open, setting boundaries while embracing love. Share your thoughts and experiences with me. Sending love and blessings to all.

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Welcome to the RADIANCE Podcast, hosted by Irene Sánchez-Celís.

In this inaugural episode, Irene shares her journey, emphasizing her love for storytelling as a powerful medium for teaching, sharing, and inspiring. Born into a family of politicians and nurtured by a tribe of strong matriarchs, Irene's story weaves through her experiences with power, ethics, and love.

Irene recounts her early life in Mexico, her challenges with health, and her rigorous journey through medical school. She reflects on the transformative power of personal choices, which led her to shift from conventional medicine to Chinese medicine and energy healing practices in Canada. Here, she found spiritual mentors and immersed herself in shamanism, tantra, Buddhism, and Daoism.

Irene's story is a testament to the power of resilience, healing, and personal empowerment. She speaks of her connection to nature, her love for astrology, and her dedication to helping others reclaim their feminine power and health. Tune in to be inspired by Irene's path of co-creating a harmonious, abundant life, deeply connected to her true nature and purpose.

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