I've been a 'smart girl'. Did well in school, even went to university as the first one in my family. I learned to analyze, intellectualize, and be objective. It's what I've been praised for. Being a mediator, always there to help, a "good girl'. But I was never really impressed by myself or proud of myself. I've had the realisation now for about a year, maybe a little longer, that it's because I haven't lived through my body. I haven't experienced my life. I am mostly in my head. And when I did feel my body, it was because I was drinking, smoking, partying, dancing or having sex. I did not know that my body is a temple. I did not know my body is my power. I did not KNOW with my MIND. But my body has felt neglected. My body remembers me not giving the care and attention she deserves. I am starting to feel it now. And it is painful. Yet I finally feel like I am on the right track. I am starting to feel the answers arise.

Thank you to everyone who came to today's call. Beautiful threads were woven on the theme of empowerment. The invitation here, even if you missed today's call, is to sit with these journal prompts and share what came through for you here in the comments. I love us! Journal prompts 1. What does a woman in her power look like to you? 2. What practices make you feel most empowered? 3. What are some ways you can call yourself forward to uplift other women? 4. What is one action you can commit to this week that will make you feel empowered?

I’m going to be vulnerable here because I feel so safe. For the past year (2025) I had smoked MJ nearly daily and for the 3 years before that very excessively. I had used it to “deepen” my connection to myself, to connect with my family & friends (who all smoke), and to be more creative. I claimed to not be reliant or addicted, yet anything used daily I would say you have an addiction to. Since the beginning of the year I let it go. This is day 11 of not consuming MJ, meat, or processed sugars. I realize how much of my power was being out sourced to the plant. There is healing in the plant yet when used sparingly & with intention. Since quitting I’ve experienced involuntary shaking in my body, one major experience was after the first Sunday meet up during my journal entries share and after our call ended I was shivering uncontrollably. I’m still sitting with what this shivering means yet I feel it could be unprocessed fears. I’ve had a hard time speaking, opening my throat and being completely transparent and vulnerable. Even today I noticed how shaky my voice feels and how uncomfortable it is to speak, which is why I was one of the last to speak. I battle with what to say or if I sound clear no matter how much space or freedom I’m given. I have so much to say yet I’ve shut myself down many times in life which makes saying anything now feel unpleasant. To help myself I have been enjoying random raps and singing my favorite songs from the tops of my lungs. Singing was something I adored when I was in middle school and stopped in high school. I actually remember my choir teacher telling me to sing softer because I was quite loud, louder than all the other students around me so it’s quite interesting to experience the opposite. I am devoted to opening my throat & living at least 6 months sober. I know I have a lot to process. I am very grateful for this group, the unique presence I feel from each of you, and the way you make me feel so held. Also please feel free to share any wisdom you have with me as I navigate going from a ganja girl to a super sober maiden allowing myself to open back up naturally.

Hi Dream Girls! 💭 My name is Tessa Werkman, and 📍I currently live in NY, though I'm originally from the Netherlands. I moved here for a year to be an au pair and take time and space for myself. 🔥 I am passionate about music, philosophy, and creativity. I love to learn and experience new things! 💋 My inner dreamgirl is craving a balance between protecting my energy and pursuing my freedom and wildness 🌊 I am very excited to be part of this group of beautiful and strong women! I feel you will be a safe space for me where I can find my way back to the basics: Love for myself and others. 💞

I'm Jayme born & raised in Tucson, Arizona! I've been connecting with liked minds in the digital space for some time now and have connected with so many beautiful people. I have grown up around powerful women, & I also believe I am meant to meet even more powerful women and people in this life 🙏 I am in my final stages of completing my Evolutionary Astrology studies which focuses on cycles, free will, choices and reincarnation. Astrology is my baby right now and I am just grateful to be able to water these lifelong seeds and to help guide others to do the same 🌞 I am a Libra sun 🌞 aquarius moon🌙 sag rising🫀 My inner dream girl is a true reclamation of self, an embodiment of the divine unique essence that I am. Honoring both the light and dark aspects of myself & giving myself grace and love in all processes. I truly feel like I am here to refine & anchor in my truth and my voice. To be a steady flame of light for my self and for others 🕯️ I also love to cook, frolic in nature, connect to my body through somatic work, dance and I love animals! haha Excited to be here with you all and connect in future calls!