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Moonrise Book Club | August
Moonrise Book Club
We’re so excited to get this book club started. It’s open to anyone whether or not you’re a Moonrise client. The format is as follows.
Book Club Format
Each month will consist of two options for reading:
📚A non-fiction. Think memoir, birthy book, or justice oriented.
and we’ll alternate between:
📚A cozy, light hearted fiction. Think cozy fantasy, or contemporary rom-com.
📚And a more “serious” fiction option. Think lit fic, or epic fantasy.
If none of the books sound good, or if you’re a mood reader, just bring whatever book you’re moving through.
Our book club will run a bit like a silent book club. some time for chatting, where you can introduce yourself, tell folks about what you’re reading, and catch up with folks who are maybe reading the same thing you are. Then we’ll have 45-60 minutes of quiet reading and then some more time to wrap up share about any exciting updates with what you just read, being mindful for spoilers and the other folks who are reading what you’re reading.
August’s Book Club Picks
Non-fiction Pick: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
A New York Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century Readers Pick
#1 New York Times Bestseller
A Washington Post and Los Angeles Times Bestseller
As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces the notion that plants and animals are our oldest teachers. In Braiding Sweetgrass, Kimmerer brings these two lenses of knowledge together to take us on "a journey that is every bit as mythic as it is scientific, as sacred as it is historical, as clever as it is wise" (Elizabeth Gilbert).
Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, and as a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings--asters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, algae, and sweetgrass--offer us gifts and lessons, even if we've forgotten how to hear their voices. In reflections that range from the creation of Turtle Island to the forces that threaten its flourishing today, she circles toward a central argument: that the awakening of ecological consciousness requires the acknowledgment and celebration of our reciprocal relationship with the rest of the living world. For only when we can hear the languages of other beings will we be capable of understanding the generosity of the earth, and learn to give our own gifts in return.
Fiction Pick: Circe by Madeline Miller
This #1 New York Times bestseller brilliantly reimagines the life of Circe, formidable sorceress of The Odyssey, as she discovers her own power, forges her identity, and challenges the gods who seek to control her.
"[A] bold and subversive retelling of the goddess's story." --The New York Times
In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child--not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power--the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.
Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus.
But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love.
With unforgettably vivid characters, mesmerizing language, and page-turning suspense, Circe is a triumph of storytelling, an intoxicating epic of family rivalry, palace intrigue, love and loss, as well as a celebration of indomitable female strength in a man's world.
Fall Birth Basics: Childbirth Education
This class focuses on the anatomy and physiology of birth, mental and physical preparation, comfort measures, birth plan creation, breastfeeding, and postpartum preparation.
Know Better Birth | Quarter Four
The Know Better Birth course is THE most comprehensive childbirth education anywhere in Central Florida. When you KNOW BETTER you BIRTH better.
Moonrise Book Club
Moonrise Book Club
We’re so excited to get this book club started. It’s open to anyone whether or not you’re a Moonrise client. The anticipated plan/format is as follows.
Book Club Format
Each month will consist of two options for reading:
📚A non-fiction. Think memoir, birthy book, or justice oriented.
and we’ll alternate between:
📚A cozy, light hearted fiction. Think cozy fantasy, or contemporary rom-com.
📚And a more “serious” fiction option. Think lit fic, or epic fantasy.
If none of the books sound good, or if you’re a mood reader, just bring whatever book you’re moving through.
The actual meetings will run a bit like a silent book club. 15 minutes of chatting, where you can introduce yourself, tell folks about what you’re reading, and catch up with folks who are maybe reading the same thing you are. Then we’ll have 45-60 minutes of quiet reading and then 15 minutes to wrap up share about any exciting updates with what you just read, being mindful for spoilers and the other folks who are reading what you’re reading.
July’s Book Club Picks
Non-fiction Pick: Birth Vibes by Jen Hamilton
The delivery room decoded—by the internet’s favorite labor nurse.
“I highly recommend Birth Vibes for pregnant women who plan to have hospital births.”—Ina May Gaskin, CPM
Childbirth is one of life’s most powerful experiences—but it can also be overwhelming. Too often, expecting parents are prompted to create their perfect “birth plan,” only to feel disappointed or even traumatized if things go differently. That’s where Jen Hamilton comes in.
A labor and delivery nurse, ER veteran, and mom herself, Jen has been a steady presence at thousands of births (and on millions of screens). In Birth Vibes she uses both humor and heart, sharing her own stories to guide readers expectations about what happens in the delivery room. Instead of unyielding checklists, she encourages parents to learn their birth vibes—a blend of values and vision—which unlock the tools to advocate for the personalized care they need.
Birth Vibes is the ultimate companion for anyone preparing to give birth—or supporting someone who is. Warm, funny, and deeply grounded in real-life experience, this is the guide every parent deserves: allowing them adapt to whatever birth brings with confidence and calm.
Fiction Pick: First Time Caller by B.K. Borison
A hopeless romantic meets a demoralized radio host in this cozy, Sleepless in Seattle–inspired love story from beloved author B.K. Borison.
Aiden Valentine has a secret: he’s fallen out of love with love. And as the host of Baltimore’s romance hotline, that’s a bit of a problem. But when a young girl calls in to the station asking for dating advice for her mom, the interview goes viral, thrusting Aiden and Heartstrings into the limelight.
Lucie Stone thought she was doing just fine. She has a good job; an incredible family; and a smart, slightly devious kid. But when all of Baltimore is suddenly scrutinizing her love life—or lack thereof—she begins to question if she’s as happy as she thought. Maybe a little more romance wouldn’t be such a bad thing.
Everyone wants Lucie to find her happy ending…even the handsome, temperamental man calling the shots. But when sparks start to fly behind the scenes, Lucie must make the final call between the radio-sponsored happily ever after or the man in the headphones next to her.
Know Better Birth | Quarter Three
The Know Better Birth course is THE most comprehensive childbirth education anywhere in Central Florida. When you KNOW BETTER you BIRTH better.
Summer Birth Basics: Childbirth Education
This class focuses on the anatomy and physiology of birth, mental and physical preparation, comfort measures, birth plan creation, breastfeeding, and postpartum preparation.
Newborn 101: Your First Week at Home
A gentle, newborn class for expectant and new parents preparing for the first week at home.
Get Ready for Baby!
Join us online for Preparing for Your Baby: What to Expect the First Week. This laid-back session will help you feel confident and ready as you dive into those first magical days with your little one. Join Dr. Irissa Rosario MD, an integrative pediatrician and founder of Serenity Pediatric Wellness, for a calm, practical class on what to expect during your baby’s first week of life.
This class is designed for expectant parents and families with newborns who want evidence-based guidance in a judgment-free setting. We’ll cover common newborn topics including feeding patterns, weight loss, jaundice, sleep, diapers, crying, normal newborn appearance, when to call the pediatrician, and what usually happens at the first newborn visit.
You are welcome to submit general newborn questions when you register so Dr. Rosario can group common questions and answer them during class.
Click the link below to register!
summer 2026 fertility awareness method class series
the kindred feminine hosts her fertility awareness method class four times a year. this summer class is a five week class on wednesday evenings at 6p.
the dates for this summer fertility awareness class are july 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th.
what would you do with the wisdom of knowing when you were and weren’t fertile? what would you do if you could communicate with your body in an intentional way? what would you do with the wisdom of cycle literacy?
are you ready…
…for a symptom-free, hormone-free, evidence-based path to avoiding pregnancy?
…to balance your hormones and achieve your desired vision of wellness?
…to achieve pregnancy through intentional conscious conception?
…or to build a more intentional and loving relationship with your body?
if any of that resonates, i’d be honored if you’d join me in my next body literacy class series. now is the time for you to learn menstrual cycle literacy that should have been taught to you long ago, but wasn’t through no fault of your own. if you want to be in control of your reproductive health, you need to be in relationship with your body. you need to learn the language of ovulation.
as always i teach my class to anyone under the age of 21 for free and if finances are a barrier for accessing my class, please feel free to reach out to me.
click the image below to register.
Know Better Birth | Quarter Two
The Know Better Birth course is THE most comprehensive childbirth education anywhere in Central Florida. When you KNOW BETTER you BIRTH better.
Spring Birth Basics: Childbirth Education
This class focuses on the anatomy and physiology of birth, mental and physical preparation, comfort measures, birth plan creation, breastfeeding, and postpartum preparation.
Birth Basics: Childbirth Education | Winter Class Series
Birth Basics is a childbirth education curriculum designed by Emily Maldonado, LM, and tamara niedermann, owner of the kindred feminine, to cover everything you need to know to be prepared for birth.
This class focuses on the anatomy and physiology of birth, mental and physical preparation, comfort measures, birth plan creation, breastfeeding, and postpartum preparation.
It is currently taught by tamara.
This is the first class of four. The dates of the class are:
January 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st
Anyone is right for this class, as it covers all your options. Bring your questions, fears, and hopes, and leave confident.
To register, click the image below.
Birth Basics: Childbirth Education
Birth Basics is a childbirth education curriculum designed by Emily Maldonado, LM to cover everything you need to know to be prepared for birth.
This class focuses on the anatomy and physiology of birth, mental and physical preparation, comfort measures, birth plan creation, breastfeeding, and postpartum preparation. It is currently taught by student midwife Alyssa Figueroa who has led many families through it since beginning to teach in 2023.
This is the first class of four. The dates of the class are:
September 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th
Anyone is right for this class, as it covers all your options. Bring your questions, fears, and hopes, and leave confident.
To register, click the image below.
june new moon cycle circle
the kindred feminine hosts a cycle charting circle the sunday before or of every new moon.
the kindred feminine cycle charting circle is a community to connect with like-minded folks and share our experiences with our menstrual cycles.
this is a space to ask questions, share your charts, and get support from others. with a focus on fertility awareness and cycle charting, we’ll talk all things ovulation cycle:
living cyclically
the phases of the menstrual cycle
the charting practice
contraceptive choices
cyclical pain, etc.
whether you’re a seasoned charter or are just curious about the fertility awareness method, you invited to share in kindred community. open to anyone, wherever you may be on your cycling journey. babies in arms are welcome.
click the image below to register!
Birth Basics: Childbirth Education
Birth Basics is a childbirth education curriculum designed by Emily Maldonado, LM to cover everything you need to know to be prepared for birth.
This class focuses on the anatomy and physiology of birth, mental and physical preparation, comfort measures, birth plan creation, breastfeeding, and postpartum preparation. It is currently taught by student midwife Alyssa Figueroa who has led many families through it since beginning to teach in 2023.
This is the first class of four. The dates of the class are:
June 7th, June 14th, June 21st, & June 28th
Anyone is right for this class, as it covers all your options. Bring your questions, fears, and hopes, and leave confident.
To register, click the image below.
