Harness the power in your cycle, in every season of growth.
You missed the class "WOMANHOOD 101"
You missed the class “WOMANHOOD 101”–
Sure, sometimes you are on top of the world–confident in this thing called life, making plans, and getting stuff done. UNTIL. You’re not. You are afraid to make plans, conversations blow up, you feel disconnected to your body, work productivity suffers, and you feel out of balance. All the time you’re trying to keep your internal struggle secret.
Awkward, uncomfortable, and stuck in unknowns; no one seems to offer the kind of conversations that bring clarity and purpose. Everyone else seems to be handling things!
Honestly, girl. I see you. I am you. Between monthly cycles all the way to pregnancy and postpartum to perimenopause (what!?)–being a woman is one wild ride with unique, SIGNIFICANT seasonal shifts .
It is time to level up.
You are here for growth.
You can feel confident, capable, and in control. You can understand your body’s needs and messages with greater clarity and connection.
Why I created Growth in Her Seasons.
My name is Shara and I have always been a planner.
Ever since I was a little girl, I loved making plans for what my future family would look like. I created calendars and posters and created a family newsletter. By the time I was ready to prepare for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, I felt educated, experienced, and organized in my life.
During my first pregnancy, I got stuck. To be honest, I felt both alone AND surrounded by too much information. What I needed was a guide, an enthusiastic expert to hold space for my fears, and offer the information and support that I needed during that season of my life.
Between my first birth to my fifth (including 2 c-sections and 3 vbacs), I learned new skills and gathered new information. I felt stronger, more empowered, and better prepared. I took trainings to be able to support other women. I learned about the power of noticing my own cyclical hormonal patterns. I created Growth In Her Seasons to be your guide for your season of hormone cycles, birth, postpartum, and beyond. You will find your inner strength, and I will be there to cheer you on.
xoxo
Shara
Birth Doula
Birth-Postpartum-Lactation Educator
Social work graduate student
More About Shara
I am a birth doula, birth-postpartum-lactation educator, and social work graduate student with a passion for supporting and normalizing important conversations about women’s issues (ahem: mental health, hormones & cycle, perinatal + postnatal + breastfeeding). In 2008, I attended a small class at a tiny hospital—so excited to be pregnant with my baby. I remember feeling that I wanted more information from a trusted guide, and yet overwhelmed with too many opinions and perspectives from friends or family.
The other thought I had was: how cool would that be to teach women about the power of their bodies?
I tell you what–it is absolutely my favorite thing. I am here to connect with you in the ways you need most. However YOU are experiencing in YOUR unique season…menstruation, pregnancy planning, prenatal education, postpartum planning–I got you.
You are made for growth. I am here to be a nourishing guide by your side. Also I’m here for sweet potato fries. Grab your favorite snack and let’s hang out in a class, workshop, or one-on-one coaching!
xoxo
Shara
Navigating a cycle of wonder and
growth in every season.
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You are here for growth. I am here to support you in it.
Sofia was exhausted every month, but was determined to match her male colleagues energy and schedules. She found herself worn out, worn down, and depressed. Why could she function so efficiently one week, and feel depleted the next? She added more caffeine and that only made things worse.
Learning about a woman's 28-30 cycle in a completely new way, Sofia realized that her cycle had a message for her. She started paying attention to her mood and energy patterns, and before long she re-arranged her goals, projects, and collaborations. She found herself less depleted on her low hormone phases, and more energetic on her high hormone phases. She started to complete projects with more accuracy and efficiency. Sofia found her blueprint, and she found thriving in her cycle.
Mae was excited to be expecting her first baby! She was running a new business and making plans to create for herself the birth she wanted. She wanted to do everything right for her baby and find out what she could control in an new, unknown, overwhelming experience. She started to feel more achey from anxiety of an unfamiliar experience and tired from staying up late reading all. the. birth. books.
The first time she relaxed in months was in Shara's Condensed Childbirth Class. With an expert guide leading the discussion, Mae and her partner were able to trade in overwhelm with confidence. Mae was able to ask her questions in a non-judgmental environment that was carefully curated for the group of expectant couples. Her partner related to others in the group and was able to clearly envision his role as a support for their upcoming birth. Mae finally found what she was looking for--a class that felt like it was led by a friend.
Jenny was pregnant with her second baby when her provider shared the benefits of a postpartum class. Shara's Welcome Baby condensed course had everything her provider suggested: breastfeeding, postpartum planning, and important baby needs and communication. Since Jenny had already experienced an overwhelming experience with postpartum anxiety, having a class that explained what is normal--and what as an invitation for help--was valuable to both Jenny and her partner. As a couple, they were able to engage in rich conversations about what was changing, what they might have in place to support both of their needs, and how to plan for the first 6 weeks post-birth. After their baby was born, they felt more prepared and less scattered. They had already made plans for how to communicate more effectively and kept a calendar on the fridge of how to best survive those first weeks with more compassion, gentleness, and understanding.
READ WHAT CLIENT'S SAY ABOUT WORKING WITH SHARA
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?
You are tired of being surprised every month when you feel out of control by your hormone cycle.
You are done fighting with your body and want to know how to embrace your cyclical self.
You are preparing for birth and want a class that takes you from chaos to calm.
You want an expert to guide you through understanding what is actually in your control as you prepare for birth.
You are realizing that life after baby is the biggest change you have ever experienced–you need a guide & a plan for postpartum.
Everyone says life will never be the same when the baby comes–and you want to be prepared.
You are a woman–and you want to know how to harness the power of your hormones, in all of your phases.
If any of these resonate–it is time!
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YOU are here for growth.
YOU are here to learn more about your body – you are curious about how it *might* be a blueprint.
YOU are preparing for birth and want an enthusiastic educator who knows her stuff.
YOU are preparing for life after baby and desperately need REAL information, not just your Aunt’s outdated advice.
YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A CLASS?
Step 1: Register for a class or workshop
Step 2: Confirmation email - I'm now on YOUR team.
Step 3: I'll meet you in your class or workshop, and you will leave with new information, questions answered, and sparks of growth (promise!).
Are you ready?
I hear you--no matter what season you are in--it's a busy one! I know you have so much on your plate right now.
AND
Here's the thing--how much time are you spending being stuck? How much time do you spend dabbling in google only to feel less informed and more overwhelmed.
The workshops and classes I offer are full of evidence-based, non-biased, real-time-with-me opportunities to make progress, wherever you are.
Low energy & period moods? I have information to rock your world.
Pregnant with questions? Let's talk about what is in your control.
Planning postpartum? Let's make a 6 week plan together.
Lost with breastfeeding? I've been there, and I am here for you.
Ummmm
Yes.
Absolutely.
100% I have heard this for years, and I mean--your partner has a point. You can find information online.
AND
In my experience, partners are always the first ones to say how much the class/workshop was just what they needed. They feel relieved to have actual tools to support YOU. They see the stress leave your body, and feel more confident in their capacity to be there for you--in every season.
You have done your research, you have read the books, you are up on all the podcasts. You feel ready to take it on--pregnancy, breastfeeding, postpartum, or following cyclical needs.
You are good at figuring things out, you are a problem solver--you are a learner!
I felt that way too, until I attended a class that changed me. Learning from the wisdom of women--about my cycle, about how to prepare myself mentally-emotionally-spiritually for birth. I felt connected to myself in a new way!
If you are a figure-it-out-er, I'm telling you, you're in good company. I am here to be in your team, add to your gathering, and invite you to a learning experience that will have a lasting impact on your season of growth.
WHY CONDENSED CLASSES FOR BIRTH AND BABY?
I know you are busy. I know you want to find the best classes available.
You don't have time for a series of classes to go to on top of everything else you have going on--these courses were made with YOU in mind.
Growth In Her Seasons birth and baby classes are CONDENSED, ONE DAY classes--all the information you need to get started on important conversations with your support team, provider, and partner.
Individuals and couples report feeling empowered in their choices fo birth and more prepared for life after baby comes.
Condensed Childbirth Ed (Virtual) Group Class
4 hours 30 minutes
LIVE ZOOM FORMAT
SATURDAY:
8AM MST
9AM CST
10AM EST
THIS CLASS has two parts:
FIRST–Interactive, real-time childbirth education course with me–referred to by clients as an “enthusiastic instructor”. I am dedicated to YOUR growth in this unique season of life: preparing for BIRTH. And I’m enthusiastic about it. I can’t help myself (not annoying, just heartwarming enthusiasm).
This class supports a non-judgemental space, with the focus on evidence-based practice instead of adding any pushing a ‘one way only’ type of birth preparation. I promise you that you will not leave the class until your questions are answered
SECOND– You have 12 month access to modules that are rich with information, guides, practices, videos, photos, explanations, and more. All tucked inside your exclusive access to INJOY online learning resources. The cost of this is included in your registration fee.
(This is the postpartum course that EVERYONE needs)
Condensed Welcome Baby (Virtual) Group Class
4 hours 30 minutes
LIVE ZOOM FORMAT
SATURDAY:
8AM MST
9AM CST
10AM EST
You want to know what NO ONE talks about? What to do AFTER baby is born!
THIS CLASS has two parts:
FIRST: Real-time, interactive breastfeeding-baby-new parent class where we discuss topics that you might not have considered yet but ABSOLUTELY need to. I am passionate about YOUR growth during this season of transitioning to parenthood.
This class does not insist on any brands or products, or specific lifestyle choices for parenting newborns–it is an invitation for you to understand the physiology and emotional aspects of post-birth healing, newborn development, and attachment. I do not know how you should parent (neither does your mother-in-law!), but this class gives YOU the foundation of facts and evidence-based understanding to make your actual best decisions. For you, for your partner, and for baby. This is a whole family experience!
SECOND– You have 12 month access to modules that are rich with information, guides, practices, videos, photos, explanations, and more. All tucked inside your exclusive access to INJOY online learning resources. The cost of this is included in your registration fee.
LEVEL UP: INTRO TO HORMONE + CYCLE WORKSHOP
Level Up: {Live Virtual} Workshop
3 hours
What if your hormonal cycle provides a biological blueprint?
Most of us were given barely any information about our body’s patterns, processes, and connections to hormones when we learned about menstruation. Most of us learned as pre-teens or teens about period management and how to create and/or avoid pregnancy. AND THAT WAS IT.
THIS CLASS invites you to a new awareness–even an opportunity to untangle the ways your cycle has felt like a burden to you. This class will probably most likely transform your relationship with your hormonal cycle.
You will learn about the four distinct phases of your cycle and how you can LEVEL UP your busy life as you notice and understand what messages your body has JUST FOR YOU.
RESOURCES For All
Growth in every season happens best in community. The truth is, we need as much nourishing support as we can get.
As a social work graduate student, I strive to continually educate myself on social justice so I can better support communities, families, and individuals. As a women’s wellness educator and birth worker, I have seen firsthand the discrimination against those more likely to experience lower levels of care within maternal care systems: BIPOC, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people who are other-abled, and trauma survivors.
If you are looking for a page of the best resources on birth justice, I highly (highly!) recommend my dear friend Sharon with Empowering Birth Support.
As you are making decisions for birth and you are looking for the newest facts and information, there is nothing better than Dr. Rebecca Dekker with Evidence Based Birth.
For information to support any and all postpartum needs, I will send you with a hug to the amazing organization at Postpartum Support International.
To learn more about empowering movements in menstruation–I love the good that Period Education Project is doing!
