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Sacred Self-Care: Aligning with the Moon

Sacred Self-Care is a podcast designed to guide you through intentional self-care practices that follow the natural rhythms of the moon. Hosted by Ann Savala, a local massage therapist and self-care coach, each episode invites you to slow down, reflect, and nurture your well-being with gentle meditations, journal prompts, and lunar-based self-care rituals. Whether you"re setting new intentions during the New Moon or reflecting on your journey under the Full Moon, this podcast offers a sacred space

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00:10:24

Learning To Notice Internal Signals | Waxing Crescent...

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2026/07/17

What happens when your body notices stress long before your mind does?In this second episode of our Embodied Boundaries & Self-Trust cycle, we continue exploring the quiet ways we disconnect from ourselves by looking at how stress often begins showing up physically before we consciously recognize something is wrong.The Waxing Crescent Moon invites us to begin building awareness, and in this episode we explore how learning to trust ourselves often begins by simply listening more closely to what

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00:09:55

Returning To Yourself | New Moon in Cancer

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2026/07/13

How often do we become so focused on caring for everything around us that we stop noticing what we need ourselves?In this New Moon in Cancer episode, we begin a brand new cycle exploring Embodied Boundaries & Self-Trust by looking at the quiet ways we disconnect from ourselves while trying to keep up with work, family, responsibilities, and daily life.Join me as we explore what it means to return to yourself, reconnect with your own needs, and begin creating boundaries that protect your

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00:11:26

Living from Inner Authority | Waning Crescent Moon

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2026/07/10

Confidence isn’t something we constantly have to chase.At some point, confidence becomes the quiet trust we build within ourselves when we stop abandoning our own needs, honor our boundaries, and begin living in alignment with what feels true for us.In this final episode of our Solar Plexus Chakra cycle, we explore what it means to live from inner authority, embody self-trust in everyday life, and carry everything we’ve learned throughout this cycle into the way we care for ourselves moving

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00:11:13

Releasing Self-Doubt and Old Stories | Last Quarter Moon

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2026/07/09

Growth isn’t always about building something new.Sometimes growth asks us to release the stories, beliefs, and identities we’ve been carrying that no longer reflect who we’ve become.In this Last Quarter Moon episode, we continue the reflective phase of our Solar Plexus Chakra cycle by exploring self-doubt, the internal narratives that shape how we see ourselves, and what becomes possible when we stop identifying with stories that no longer serve us.Join me as we reflect on confidence, release, and

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00:10:56

Recognizing the Confidence You Already Have | Waning...

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2026/07/04

Confidence isn’t always something we need to build.Sometimes confidence becomes visible when we pause long enough to recognize how much growth has already happened.In this Waning Gibbous Moon episode, we begin shifting into the reflective half of our Solar Plexus Chakra cycle by exploring gratitude, personal growth, and the quiet confidence that often develops while we’re busy focusing on what still feels unfinished.Join me as we reflect on how far we’ve come, the strength we’ve already

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00:11:14

Expressing Your Authentic Self | Full Moon in Capricorn

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2026/06/30

Confidence isn’t always about becoming louder or more fearless.Sometimes confidence looks like releasing the pressure to constantly shape yourself around other people’s expectations and allowing yourself to simply be who you are.In this Full Moon episode, we reach the midpoint of our Solar Plexus Chakra cycle by exploring authentic self-expression, personal identity, and what it means to stop shrinking parts of ourselves for the comfort of others.Join me as we reflect on confidence, visibility, and

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00:10:39

Strengthening Your Confidence Muscle | Waxing Gibbous...

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2026/06/26

Confidence isn’t something we suddenly wake up with.More often, confidence is built slowly through repeated moments where we do something uncomfortable and discover that we’re more capable than we thought.In this Waxing Gibbous Moon episode, we continue our Solar Plexus Chakra cycle by exploring how confidence grows through practice, repetition, and the willingness to begin before feeling completely ready.Join me as we reflect on discomfort, growth, and how the small moments where we continue

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00:11:35

Choosing Alignment Over Approval | First Quarter Moon

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2026/06/26

Trusting yourself is one thing. Choosing yourself when other people expect something different can feel much harder.In this First Quarter Moon episode, we continue our Solar Plexus Chakra cycle by exploring what it means to make aligned decisions, honor your own values, and navigate the discomfort that sometimes comes with disappointing expectations.Join me as we reflect on the pressure to seek approval, the courage it takes to trust your own path, and how confidence begins to grow when we stop

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00:10:22

Learning to Trust Yourself | Waxing Crescent Moon

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2026/06/20

Confidence doesn’t begin when we suddenly feel fearless.More often, confidence grows quietly through small moments where we learn to trust ourselves a little more each day.In this Waxing Crescent episode, we continue our Solar Plexus Chakra cycle by exploring self-trust, the small decisions that build confidence, and what it looks like to take action before having all the answers.Join me as we reflect on the leaps we take, the evidence we gather when we trust ourselves, and how confidence is often

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00:09:48

Listening to Your Inner Voice | New Moon

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2026/06/19

We’re beginning a brand new cycle centered around the Solar Plexus Chakra; the energy center connected to confidence, identity, personal power, and learning to trust ourselves more deeply.But before confidence comes action, before action comes trust, we first have to learn how to hear ourselves clearly.In this New Moon episode, we explore what it means to reconnect with your inner voice, notice where you may be ignoring your own intuition, and begin creating space to listen more closely to

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00:09:59

Resting in Presence | Waning Crescent Moon Self-Care

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2026/06/13

At the end of every cycle comes an invitation to pause.In this Waning Crescent Moon episode of Sacred Self-Care, we slow down, reflect on the journey we've taken through Presence, Pleasure & Simple Joy, and create space for everything we've learned to settle.Together, we'll explore what rest really looks like, why integration is an important part of growth, and how presence can continue supporting us long after the cycle ends.This episode is a gentle reminder that you don't

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00:09:19

Releasing Pressure & Making Space | Last Quarter Moon...

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2026/06/10

What if the next step isn't doing more?What if it's putting something down?In this Last Quarter Moon episode of Sacred Self-Care, we explore the power of release, simplification, and creating space for what matters most.Together, we'll reflect on the pressures, expectations, and responsibilities we may be carrying, and consider what it might feel like to loosen our grip on what no longer feels supportive.The Last Quarter Moon reminds us that growth isn't only about what we add to our

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00:09:49

Honoring What You’ve Created | Waning Gibbous Moon...

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2026/06/05

This week, we continue our Waning Gibbous reflection with a gentle invitation to acknowledge something we often overlook. The role we’ve played in creating what supports us.Sometimes the things helping us feel more grounded, present, or supported didn’t just happen; they grew through small choices, routines, boundaries, and moments of care.In this episode, we reflect on quiet growth, honoring what’s working, and allowing ourselves to receive the support we’ve helped create.In this episode:Honoring

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00:09:48

Letting Joy Be Seen | Full Moon in Sagittarius Self-Care

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2026/05/30

What if joy doesn’t have to be earned?In this Full Moon in Sagittarius episode of Sacred Self-Care, we explore what happens when we allow ourselves to fully experience joy, connection, and simple moments of pleasure.Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to feel fully yourself, how presence creates space for joy, and why celebration doesn’t have to be big to be meaningful.This episode is a gentle reminder that joy doesn’t have to wait for the “perfect moment.”Sometimes it already exists in

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00:08:17

Choosing Presence (Even When It’s Hard) | First...

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2026/05/26

Sometimes the hardest part of presence isn’t finding the moment, it’s staying in it.In this First Quarter Moon episode, we explore what it looks like to choose presence even when life feels busy, full, or demanding.Together, we’ll reflect on the tension between responsibility and enjoyment, practice staying in the moment a little longer, and gently explore what gets in the way of fully experiencing life as it’s happening.In this episode:Choosing presence during busy seasonsLetting yourself enjoy the

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00:08:42

Noticing What Feels Good | Waxing Crescent Moon...

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2026/05/18

What if feeling better is already part of your day?In this Waxing Crescent episode, we gently build on the awareness created during the New Moon by beginning to notice the moments that feel supportive, calming, or unexpectedly good.This episode explores how small pauses can shift the feeling of an entire day, and how slowing down enough to notice can create more ease than we realize.In this episode:Learning to notice what feels goodRecognizing moments of calm already present in your dayGentle

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00:10:09

Presence, Pleasure & Simple Joy: Beginning Again with...

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2026/05/15

Welcome to a brand-new cycle of Sacred Self-Care.This New Moon in Taurus invites us to slow down, soften, and reconnect with the small moments that already support us.In this episode, we begin exploring Presence, Pleasure & Simple Joy; not through big life changes, but through gentle awareness of what’s already here.Together, we’ll reflect on what presence feels like in the body, practice a calming meditation, explore journal prompts, and end with a simple self-care ritual to help you reconnect

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00:09:17

Sacral Chakra: Rest, Integration & Gentle Reset...

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2026/05/13

As the cycle comes to a close, this phase invites deep rest and integration.In this episode, we reflect on what we’ve experienced, what we’re carrying forward, and what we’re ready to release.You’ll be guided through a calming meditation and a gentle closing ritual to support rest and renewal.Edited by Andy Estrada.Sign up for our newsletter to receive journal prompts in your inbox every New Moon.Follow us on Instagram

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00:09:51

Sacral Chakra: Releasing Pressure & Letting Go of...

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2026/05/08

This phase invites us to let go of what we’ve been holding too tightly.In this episode, we explore how pressure, expectations, and over effort can show up in our daily lives, and how softening our grip can create more space and ease.Through reflection and simple practices, you’ll begin to release what no longer feels supportive.A reminder that you don’t have to carry everything.Edited by Andy Estrada.Sign up for our newsletter to receive journal prompts in your inbox every New Moon.Follow us on

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00:09:08

Sacral Chakra: Emotional Awareness & Authentic...

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2026/05/02

The Full Moon illuminates what’s ready to be seen, and expressed.In this episode, we explore what it means to show up authentically in different areas of life, and how expression can shift without losing its truth.Through reflection and gentle awareness, you’ll notice where you feel open, and where you may be holding back.Edited by Andy Estrada.Sign up for our newsletter to receive journal prompts in your inbox every New Moon.Follow us on Instagram

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