What if you could fulfill your commitments, rise to challenges, gain momentum on your goals
AND
find presence in the pauses,
create magic in the moments,
and gently guide your nervous system to
a beautiful baseline of calm, despite the chaos?
- Would you do it?
This past month has confirmed the ebb and flow of life and the importance of allowing life to enjoy those natural rhythms.
It’s through these rejuvenating experiences that new ideas emerge and energy returns.
And we have noticed that women are continuing to live and function at an accelerated and accelerating pace, all over the world.
The planet has not slowed down post-pandemic; in fact, most things are moving faster than ever before, and women are feeling the G-forces more than men.
But women are human and humans need rest and recovery.
As a population, burnout is becoming an epidemic. Add to that the mental health crisis and rising suicide rates and it’s evident that we cannot keep barreling down the track like a locomotive.
Humans are suffering, and something must shift.
Conscious, mindful women are noticing that old practices aren’t working anymore. Women are asking for greater and greater support and new strategies. They are looking for ways to integrate proven practices into their rapidly moving lives.
The verdict is in—we can try to keep up, push through, and “get ‘er done,” which has been working for most of us, or we can slow down and let some balls bounce (or splat like some of mine have lately).
- I’m here to propose that there’s another way; a middle ground; a third option.
What if you could continue fulfilling your commitments, rising to challenges, gaining momentum on your goals AND find presence in the pauses, create magic in the moments and gently guide your nervous system to a beautiful baseline of calm, despite the chaos?
We wholeheartedly believe that you CAN!
Women in our community inspire each other to be more on-purpose, intentional and mindful.
By sinking into your soma, honouring your body, allowing the ebbs and flows of your natural rhythms, life becomes your own. Unique to you. A personal journey that only you can traverse—but you don’t have to hike the hills alone.
As we trek together, actions and decisions become more aligned with purpose. Tasks and to-dos are not just busywork but are instead rooted in values and tap strengths.
The day-to-day goes from survival mode to gratitude-infused productivity interspersed with play (yes, play!).
Believe me when I tell you that there is another way!
It only takes a second to say, “I love you”.
It only takes a minute to take 3 deep breaths that oxygenate and heal your cells.
It only takes a moment of awareness to bring your nervous system back to baseline from anxiety to assurance.
But if it were that easy, why aren’t we all doing it regularly?
Because, left to our own devices, we prioritize others over ourselves. We are programmed to get sh*t done because our life has become a habitual treadmill of pleasing other people.
We think we can push through one more task—and usually we can.
We are women—hear us roar!
We put everyone else’s needs over our own.
We measure our worth by accomplishment and external acceptance or success.
Through awareness, credible content, courageous conversations, and loving support, we will map the way back to a continent of contentment waiting to be inhabited.
Home is where the heart is. It’s time to come home.
Dr. Catherine Hansen
Chief Medical Officer, MD, MPH, FRCSC, FACOG, MSCP
Dr. Catherine Hansen is the Chief Medical Officer at Effica Health. She founded the Empowered Women’s Circle in 2017, creating a transformative community for women to heal and reclaim their lives. With her extensive medical expertise and deep commitment to women’s health, she brings both clinical excellence and compassionate care to Effica’s mission.