About the Campfire Series:
Here at The Wild Woman Project, we deeply believe in the power of learning from and celebrating each other’s diverse experiences, stories, and perspectives. We also believe there is great power in allowing yourself to be witnessed. The Campfire Series gives us the feeling of gathering with our closest sisters around a fire (or a candle, or a bottle of wine) and sharing intimate stories. Naturally, when women gather, no two experiences are the same. These stories can range from sharing deep epiphanies, “hell yaasss” moments, heartaches, and downright silliness.
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Breasts are the Gateway to the Heart
I believe that our chest and breasts are a gateway to the heart – physically, energetically, and emotionally. There’s so much identity in our breasts. So many stories. So much baggage. And learning to love, understand, and support that part of the body lifts big blocks like shame, discomfort, or confusion. Those blocks may be caused by misunderstandings about your bra size, judgement of your value as a woman and the perkiness/fullness/existence of your breasts, or your frustration with bras or undergarments. I hear you.
I have proof that breasts can be the gateway to the heart. In my 13+ years of bra fitting, I’ve learned to use bras and undergarments as a tool to help people understand and love their breasts, and unblock the heart. It’s almost just a matter of time as I watch them then learn to love other parts of their bodies and themselves. Whether that person wears a bra or not in the end makes no difference to me. What I want is for them to have a better understanding of themselves, their body, their desires, and their options so they can make a loving, joyful, supportive choice for themselves.
I have done this through methods like education on bra sizes and style options – for sure. But the real magic is in helping people, like you, realize that you are understood. You are not less than. You are beautiful and sexy and vibrant and supported and beaming with love. I’ve seen people leave the fitting room feeling more like themselves than ever before. I’ve witnessed moms to be marvel at the power inside of them. I’ve seen people make peace with their bodies. I’ve cried with people who are healing after cancer. I’ve seen people reclaim their identity. Above all, I’ve seen people open the gateway to their hearts by taking a step toward loving their breasts and chest.
When the gateway is open, that leads to a greater experience with your heart and its powerful energy. It leads to love for yourself and others. It leads to compassion. It leads to connection. It leads to what I call Hurray on the inside, outside, and underneath™.
Bra fittings are just one way to tap into that heart power. There are many others. And it’s my honor to lead people through journeys like this all the time one on one, or on TV in front of millions of people. I encourage you to explore this part of your physical, emotional, and energetic body and open up the gates to your heart.
Breasts are the gateway to the heart.
Like two golden gates
They lead the way to
That energy center,
That anatomical pulse,
That center of it all.
Perched there,
Sometimes perky
Sometimes not.
Full bust, petite bust, or taken away.
Hands on your heart.
Feel your heartbeat.
Feel. Feel. Feel.
Can you feel it?
You have to pass through the gates first
To get to the heart of it all.
Breasts are the gateway to the heart.
Those gates are often
Closed,
Sealed,
Locked tight,
Chained up.
Closed by stories,
Judgements,
Misunderstandings.
Sealed by fears.
Too much, too little,
Just enough.
Locked by
Censorship,
Degradation,
Pain.
Chained by
Sickness,
Confusion,
Shame.
Locked up tight. Closed off.
That’s not you.
You. Your breasts. Your body.
Your heart.
Those are stories.
About who you are,
Or where your value lies.
Shunned away or on display
Those stories are in the way.
Of your heart.
Take a step back.
Recognize the stories,
The misunderstandings,
The someone else’s fear.
Let them go.
Forgive yourself for buying into them.
Forgive yourself for misunderstanding.
Who you are
And what you deserve
Is so much more.
Unlock these gates
And let the love shine through.
Walk through with compassion,
Understanding,
And no judgement.
There’s no right or wrong here.
There no too big or too small.
There’s no reason to doubt.
Your beauty.
Your perfection.
Your worth.
Are not based on the gates
But what’s inside.
Wash the hatred away and let the gates shine anew.
Let love lead the way and see what happens.
Watch yourself stand up tall.
Stand in your desires.
Know your real worth.
Feel your goddess power.
Shoulders back, heart out.
Let your heart lead the way.
Open up the gates with
Love,
Compassion,
Understanding,
Self forgiveness,
Support,
Freedom,
Joy,
Sensuality,
Truth.
Open up the gates.
Let that truth lovingly lead the way.
Peel back the stories.
Uncover you.
You.
The real you.
Let your heart shine through.
On the Horizon
Join us for an hour-long New Moon Meditation Adventure on December 30th!
Online, from anywhere.
Using a dynamic meditation journey, we will tune into the New Moon, to your own Inner Guidance, synced up with wild-hearted women from around the world. This offering will include music, storytelling, meditation, journaling prompts & intention-setting.
Can’t make it live? No worries. All participants will receive a copy of the recording with 24 hours of the session.
Join the WILD WOMAN UNDERGROUND.
"The Circle Leader Training Program at The Wild Woman Project was one of the most transformative and healing experiences of my life. I have received many tools, resources, support, and connections that I will carry on with me forever." ~ Hannah Devin, Graduate
We have Wild Woman Project-trained Circle facilitators is 26 countries, and 44 out of the 50 United States.
Kim “Kimmay” Caldwell started leading her Wild Woman circles in Manhattan, NYC in January of 2015, providing a sacred space for women to connect with themselves and each other. She blends gentle guidance and co-creation for a truly one of a kind circle experience. She has worked in the lingerie and intimates industry since 2005 and has heard and seen it all in the bra fitting room. She truly feels that helping a woman find the right bra helps her find her confidence and comfort which can change her life, so that she can change the world. She is the owner of Hurray Media LLC, a lingerie marketing business that focuses on inspirational and educational content, and the website Hurray Kimmay, a resource for women who want to say hurray on the inside, outside and underneath.
You may have seen Kimmay on The Rachael Ray Show, Martha Stewart, Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style, or in magazines like O: The Oprah Magazine, Women’s Health, Brides, and more. Her favorite thing every month is gathering with her sisters for a circle. She is so thankful to lead with The Wild Woman Project, to connect with other women, to breathe deep and be.
I have a question: Are trans identified women accepted in the retreats and all other opportunities for participation?
Thank you.
Warmly,
Ashley Shipe
Hi There Ashley,
Absolutely. Our offerings are open to all women (which includes our transsisters).
Much Love,
Chris