{"podcast":{"title":"Autoimmunity and the Good Girls: Behind-the-Page with Sara Hirsh Bordo","slug":"autoimmunity-and-the-good-girls-behind-the-page-with-sara-hirsh-bordo-7782508","podcast_index_feed_id":7782508,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/autoimmunityandthegoodgirls/feed.xml","website_url":"https://autoimmunityandthegoodgirls.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22160185/ATGG-Podcast-Cover-1800.png","author":"Women Rising®","episode_count":10,"summary":"Welcome to Behind the Page, a limited podcast series for my first book, ”Autoimmunity and the Good Girls: How Permission to Put Ourselves First Has the Power to Keep Us Well.” I’m your host Sara Hirsh Bordo. For the last 12 years, I’ve been a documentary filmmaker telling the real stories of women and girls. I’m also an autoimmune-diagnosed, lifelong recovering good girl and recovering eldest daughter. For the first time, I’m coming out from behind the camera and the story I’m telling is mine. The story of what being raised to be good as a girl can do to our health as women. Over the last many years, I have been speaking with experts spanning science to soul, other daughters raised to be good and self-compromising as I was, and conducted my own research across 1,000 autoimmune diagnosed American women. My book comes out on June 2nd, but I don’t want you to have to wait to hear what I think might be in service of you now. So I’m sharing some of my favorite moments in a handful of 15-20 minute episodes beginning March 31st. Pre-order your copy wherever your favorite books are sold. A percent of the author’s proceeds will benefit the Society for Women’s Health Research. More about th…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/autoimmunity-and-the-good-girls-behind-the-page-with-sara-hirsh-bordo-7782508"},"episode":{"title":"8. How Ancient Wisdom and Sacred Feminine Teachings Can Help Heal Autoimmune Disorders with Heather Ensworth, PhD","slug":"8-how-ancient-wisdom-and-sacred-feminine-teachings-can-help-heal-autoimmune-disorders-with-heather-ensworth-phd","published_at":"2026-05-19T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/autoimmunity-and-the-good-girls-behind-the-page-with-sara-hirsh-bordo-7782508/8-how-ancient-wisdom-and-sacred-feminine-teachings-can-help-heal-autoimmune-disorders-with-heather-ensworth-phd","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/autoimmunity-and-the-good-girls-behind-the-page-with-sara-hirsh-bordo-7782508","url":"https://autoimmunityandthegoodgirls.podbean.com/e/8-how-ancient-wisdom-and-sacred-feminine-teachings-can-help-heal-autoimmune-disorders-with-heather-ensworth-phd/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pxm3dt2xhsei5auf/HeatherInterviewRS.mp3","summary":"Have you spent so much of your life caring for everyone else that you’ve forgotten how to hear yourself? What if your body wasn’t betraying you? But it was trying to speak to you. This week’s episode features Heather Ensworth, an Amazon bestselling author, clinical psychologist with over 30 years experience, astrologer and shamanic practitioner. Heater is so intentionally committed to exploring and teaching ancient wisdom and healing practices. I first learned of her when I discovered her through a YouTube video on her incredibly loyal channel. Heather weaves ancient teachings into today’s insights in a way that is so incredibly rare. We spoke for hours, but for now, here are a few moments for you to savor. Whether you are a recovering caretaker or good girl, eldest daughter or present within your health journey, you are in for a sacred treat to help you understand yourself and your health more. In this episode, we cover: The role of trauma, imbalance and coherence in healing Reclaiming archetypal mother energy and active feminine power The importance of nature, sacred circles and cultural myths in healing Shamanic and spiritual perspectives on bodily messages and self-integration How the body acts as a messenger when out of balance and how to reframe its signals The significance of coherence and integration in healing trauma and illness The impact of societal patterns on emotional expression and generational healing This episode explores healing autoimmune conditions through sacred feminine principles, ancient wisdom and self-recognition. Now, take a breath, this time is for You…and enjoy this time with Heather Ensworth! Ready to go deeper?Pre-order my new book, AUTOIMMUNITY & THE GOOD GIRLS, now! Available June 2, 2026 in the U.S., and July 28 internationally. 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