There is a moment between the inhale and the exhale—
a quiet, often unnoticed space where your whole life softens for just a breath. Most moms rush past that space.We fill it with to-dos, expectations, guilt, and the pressure to keep going. Silence can feel uncomfortable… even unsafe.
But what if that pause is actually your doorway back to yourself?
In this episode of the Mama Genius Podcast, we explore the
Circle Principle: 💫 Use Silence for ReflectionIn women’s circles, silence is not awkward.
It’s alive.
It’s where you stop performing and finally feel.
It’s where your nervous system settles, your truth rises, and clarity becomes possible.
Today I’m joined by Sande Hart—mother, grandmother, author of The Liminal Odyssey, and founder of the Global Woman’s Village. Together, we explore:
• How women’s circles create safety and deep connection
• The “pregnant pause” and why the liminal space changes us
• Why silence is the most powerful moment in every circle
• How belonging forms when women sit eye-to-eye without fixing or judging
• Why reclaiming reflection time is essential for mothers, leaders, and creators
This episode became something unexpected—
a stirring of the pot, a breaking open, a remembering of what women’s circles are truly about.
So we’re calling this Part 1.
💛 Part 2 will be a full women’s circle led by Sande, where we step into the liminal space together.
🌿 CONNECT & EXPLORE✨ Join the next Mama Genius Circle
https://mamageniushub.com/cocreate
✨ Explore The Global Woman’s Village
https://www.globalwomansvillage.org
✨ Learn more about Sande Hart
https://www.sandehart.com
🌸 Why This Episode MattersMoms are carrying more than ever—emotionally, mentally, spiritually.
We crave quiet, but we’re rarely supported in taking it.
This episode invites you to reclaim the pause, honor the in-between, and step back into your own inner wisdom.
If you’ve been longing for calm, clarity, or connection… this one is for you.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome to the Mama Genius Podcast
01:55 — Creating the Women’s Village & First Circle Experience
03:42 — How Women Connect & the Safety Net of Circles
04:54 — Principles & Protocols of Women’s Circles
07:20 — Feeling Safe & Truly Listened To in Circle
14:05 — What Are Mama Genius Circles?
24:45 — The Transformative Power of Circling
25:51 — Defining & Normalizing Women’s Circles
women’s circles, circle practice, silence for reflection, liminal space, Sande Hart, Global Woman’s Village, mindful motherhood, emotional wellness for moms, women supporting women, sacred spaces, connection for moms, belonging, nervous system calm for moms, mompreneur wellness