Episode 2 - Creating Safe Spaces, Self-Care & Women’s Empowerment: Healing, Community & Alignment with Fanny Tristan
By Jessica Garrison
Our friends at Podmatch have helped us make another amazing connection, this time with our guest Fanny Tristan. She is an empathetic, nurturing, dedicated, and sensitive woman, whose work is creating safe spaces for women.
Like many of us, Fanny was not raised to be in tune with her body, so this was a journey she had to go on herself. She adjusted her lifestyle in a way that makes her feel good in her body, emphasizing the importance of sleep. Sticking to her sleep schedule is nonnegotiable for Fanny, and I’m hoping people realize that sleep is more important than they may think. Without proper sleep, you can’t think clearly or make the most informed decisions for yourself. We were just talking during our book club session for Gasping for Air that sleep can be used as a weapon against a person in an abusive relationship, and it definitely gives a new perspective on the subject.
Fanny is a very driven woman, and her values show in her work as a therapist. She says that she is here to hold space for people and help them work through their needs. This work aligns with her values, which has benefited her in more ways than one. Doing work that aligns with your why can be a gamechanger for your happiness, causing you to feel more fulfilled from day to day. It simultaneously fills up your own cup while allowing you to pour into others you may be working or interacting with.
Through these processes, Fanny says that she gradually got to know herself better. She credits her success to cultivating the right community, saying, “community was key.” This is a reason why The Embracing Layers Network is always offering resources and opportunities to hear from women—we want to provide a community for women to feel safe, empowered, and free. When you find the right community for you where you can be your most authentic self, the sky is the limit. With support, trust, and sisterhood, there isn’t anything we can’t accomplish.
Fanny is that woman, not settling for less than what she deserves and encouraging other women to not settle either. Not only in their relationships, but within themselves. You deserve more than just the bare minimum from anyone. From prioritizing your self care to cultivating healthy relationships through FEEL, our framework and resources, such as Fanny Tristan, are available to help you to create the healthiest life possible for yourself.
Ways to Engage: How do you want to show up in your spaces? Whether it be work, at home, or with friends, what are some words that describe how you want to show up? Focus on your self care and how prioritizing it can help you be the healthiest version of yourself. Remember to keep your cup full so you can pour into others.
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