Sacred Summer was the relationship game changer I didn’t know I needed. Before joining, I really felt in the dark as to what was happening with my menstrual cycle. For example, I didn't realize that emotions were likely to shift so much in the luteal phase, hell I didn't even know what a luteal phase was. :P Now that I am paying attention, I do see that is when I struggle the most emotionally. Knowing that my hormones are playing a role takes some of the pressure off me mentally. Courtney provided support for communicating this information in a way that made sense to my husband, and it really opened the door for him to understand me more. His exact words were: “I always thought you just didn’t like me those weeks every month”. This increased awareness has brought so much grace and general consciousness for me. I will absolutely participate in future similar programs with Courtney! 

 Before joining Sacred Summer, I had almost no understanding of my cycle, I truly felt like a victim to my body because I didn’t know what was happening week to week. I now have a much deeper understanding and am already beginning to be able to work with it, including tracking, nutrition, taking proper supplements, making more thoughtful choices when my emotions surge, and changing my thought patterns to better support myself. I’ve learned to be more social in weeks 1 and 2 and turn inward during week 4. I really felt encouraged to know the emotional changes, motivation, and even sex drive shifts I experience over the course of my cycle are normal. I also love being able to communicate better with my husband about what I’m feeling and needing each day.