In this powerful and heart-filled second part of the conversation, Naz and Rachel dive deeper into their journey of transformation and the creation of Women Are the Medicine. They reflect on the pivotal moments that shaped them-from following a “full body yes” to the Third Wave Psychedelic Integration Coaching Certification to an unforgettable retreat in Costa Rica that sparked life-changing clarity and connection. They share stories of doubt, synchronicity, and the courage it takes to trust your intuition. Together, they revisit the day that gave birth to their business name: a mushroom-infused trip to the British Museum’s Divine and Demonic Feminine exhibition. Here, surrounded by powerful goddesses and ancient feminine symbols, they realised a core truth: women are the medicine-for themselves, for each other, and for the world.
This episode explores some of the most profound themes at the heart of their mission:
• Reclaiming feminine energy as a force for creation, balance, and transformation.
• Moving from force to flow: how to create a life and business that aligns with your soul’s purpose.
• Recognising the importance of community, trust, and slowing down to honor the natural pace of life.
• The interplay of masculine and feminine energy-and how we can reimagine systems that feel nourishing, joyful, and sustainable.
Naz and Rachel also reflect on their personal challenges and how reconnecting to their original mission became the ultimate compass to navigate resistance, burnout, and misalignment. They share an exciting look into their vision for 2025-a year focused on supporting women to reclaim their power and step boldly into their life’s work.
If you’ve ever felt out of sync, stuck in the hustle, or disconnected from your deeper purpose, this episode will remind you of what’s possible when you trust yourself, honour your energy, and follow the path that feels most alive for you. Naz and Rachel invite you to explore their upcoming free guide, From Force to Flow, and give a sneak peek into their new one-on-one coaching package and group mastermind launching in 2025.
Get ready to feel inspired, empowered, and connected to what’s truly calling you forward.
About Women are the Medicine:
Women are the Medicine, is a UK-based coaching company offering visionary women an alternative path to building a thriving business in the patriarchy without burning out. By realigning and honouring the feminine they support women to unlock creativity, courage and impact in a way that respects their life force energy. Women are the Medicine also offers microdosing and legal in-person psychedelic retreats to provide a safe, supportive space for self-discovery, healing, and growth. By combining cutting-edge practices with community support, they help women harness the power of psychedelics to transform their lives and create lasting personal and collective impact.
About the Founders:
Rachel Lawlan:
Rachel is a consultant and coach specialising in helping women navigate midlife transitions, identity shifts, and finding their purpose. With over two decades of experience in the world’s leading marketing and tech agencies, Rachel combines strategic insight with transformational practices to support women in making a meaningful impact without relying on the hustle and grind of standard corporate, patriarchal working methods. Drawing on her own journey of moving away from agency leadership to create a life and career that felt more aligned, Rachel understands first hand the challenge of redefining success in your own terms. Her coaching offers a profound yet practical approach to reimagining how you work and lead in a way that feels fulfilling and sustainable.
Nasreen El-Mariesh:
Co-Founder Naz is a transformational coach and women’s empowerment leader specialising in feminine principles of business, purpose activation and psychedelic integration. She is podcast host and international speaker. With over a decade of experience in marketing, PR, and events, Naz has managed everything from luxury retreats to festivals hosting thousands of attendees. During the pandemic, she successfully built a thriving six-figure relationship coaching business that served a global community. Her coaching style combines intuition, somatics and the science of neuroplasticity attracting clients ranging from psychotherapists and coaches to athletes and successful entrepreneurs.
Show notes/links:
Apply for The Art of Microdosing (commences Wednesday 15th Jan 2025 at 7pm)
www.womenarethemedicine.co/microdosing
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