The Sacred Pause Newsletter about The Sacred Feminine Fast.
Welcome to The Sacred Pause Newsletter
I hope you are all keeping safe and well as we move through this stormy weather. Autumn naturally invites us to slow down — a season of harvest, reflection, and gentle preparation for the quieter winter months ahead.
As the seasons change, we are called to turn inward, to listen, and to ask:
What does my wellbeing truly need right now?
This is a powerful moment to pause, reconnect with yourself, and begin nurturing your foundations — physically, emotionally, and energetically.
This coming Sunday we begin The Sacred Feminine Fast, a deeply transformative 6-week journey designed specifically for women. This is an invitation to reset your body, reconnect with your natural rhythms, and step into a more balanced, vibrant version of yourself.
The Sacred Feminine Fast — Living in Rhythm with Your Body & the Moon through Intermittent Fasting. 6 Week Reset starts Sunday 19th April 2026 with a one day in person workshop then 5 weekly masterclasses.
A new way to understand intermittent fasting for women
Intermittent fasting has become widely known as a powerful lifestyle tool — supporting metabolism, gut health, hormone balance, and longevity. But one important truth is often overlooked:
Women’s bodies do not follow the same daily rhythm as men.
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Men vs Women: Two Different Rhythms
Men operate on a roughly 24-hour hormonal cycle.
This means they can often repeat the same fasting window each day, such as:
• 16 hours fasting / 8 hours eating
• 14:10
• 18:6
Their hormonal fluctuations reset every day, allowing them to follow a consistent daily fasting pattern.
But women are different.
Women move through a 28-day hormonal rhythm, closely connected to the lunar cycle, which also runs on a 28-day cycle. Our hormones rise and fall throughout the month — influencing:
• Energy
• Appetite
• Sleep
• Stress response
• Metabolism
• Mood
• Strength and stamina
This means women are not designed to follow the same fasting routine every single day of the month.understand your message.
Why Women Need a Different Fasting Approach
If a woman follows the same fasting pattern every day without adjusting for her hormonal cycle, she can experience:
• Hormone disruption
• Increased stress hormones
• Sleep issues
• Increased cravings
• Mood imbalance
• Slowed metabolism
But when fasting is adapted to the female rhythm, the body responds beautifully.
Fasting with Your Cycle, Not Against It
There are times in a woman’s cycle when the body is more resilient, metabolically flexible, and responsive to fasting. During these phases, the body thrives on:
• Longer fasting windows
• Deeper metabolic repair
• Greater fat burning
• Mental clarity and focus
There are other phases when the body needs nourishment, restoration, and grounding. During these phases, it’s important to:
• Shorten fasting windows
• Eat more regularly
• Focus on hormone-supporting foods
• Prioritise rest and nourishment
This is the true feminine approach to intermittent fasting.
Why the Moon Matters
The 28-day lunar cycle mirrors the 28-day hormonal rhythm.
There’s a reason ancient traditions connected women’s health to the moon.
Aligning with lunar phases can help you:
• Understand your natural energy patterns
• Work with your emotional and physical rhythms
• Honour rest and activity cycles
• Create a sustainable lifestyle rather than a rigid routine
This is not about restriction.
It is about rhythm.
Introducing The Sacred Feminine Fast — A 6-Week Metabolic Reset for Women
This program is designed specifically for women — supporting your body through the natural rise and fall of hormones across the month.
You’ll learn:
• How to fast safely and effectively as a woman
• How to adjust fasting windows across your cycle
• How to work with your hormonal and lunar rhythms
• The science behind fasting and metabolic flexibility
• How to nourish your body through feasting phases
• How to avoid burnout and hormonal imbalance
• How to support your nervous system, gut, and metabolism
This is not a one-size-fits-all approach.
It’s a personalised rhythm-based lifestyle.
Your Journey Begins
One-Day Immersion Workshop
Mangawhai Heads
Sunday 19 April
Followed by:
5 Weekly Online Masterclasses
Sundays 7.00 – 8:00 pm
You’ll receive:
• A guided, feminine-centred fasting approach
• Education on food, hormones, and metabolism
• Tools to regulate the nervous system
• Support for emotional balance and stress release
• Access to The Sacred Feminine Fast App
• Hypnosis & meditation audios
• A supportive women’s community
• Ongoing guidance through the full 6-week journey
If you’re ready to reset your body, reconnect with your natural rhythm, and create a sustainable fasting lifestyle — this journey is for you.
Your body has its own wisdom.
This program helps you listen.
Call Clare on 0272 791 786 to book your space or learn more. And check out my website here on After Pay available
Namaste
Clare
