WISE WOMEN FIRESIDE BOOK CLUB

The Body Is Not An Apology

A gathering of women reclaiming radical self-love.  One page, one breath, one fire at a time.

Save My Seat by the Fire
The Body Is Not An Apology

Have you ever....

Shrunk yourself to fit an idea of who you think you should be?

Skipped the meal. Covered the mirror. Hid in the back of the photo. Apologized for the space you take up. Measured your worth in inches, in pounds, in the tilt of a scale.

You are not alone and you are not the problem. The problem is a world that taught women their bodies were something to be earned back.

This circle is where we begin to unlearn it. Together.

What awaits you...

A Book. A Community. 

Sonya Renee Taylor's revolutionary work becomes our shared map as we walk each other home to radical self-love.



Fireside Discussions

Gather with open-minded women for thought-provoking conversation that goes beyond the surface.


Personal Growth

Deep reflection, honest journaling prompts, and guided practices to release body shame.


Sisterhood

A community of women who understand the weight of what you carry.



The Body Is Not An Apology

The Details


Is this really by a fire? YES! We meet outdoors in a pavillion, rain or shine! 

Location: Chapin Forest - Hobart Rd Entrance - Meet in Pavillion

When: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026

Time: 6:30PM - 8:00 PM

Investment: $60 (for all 4)


This circle is for you if...

You're done apologizing for taking up space.

  • ✦ You've felt the pull to shrink yourself to fit an ideal
  • ✦ You're ready to trade self-criticism for self-inquiry
  • ✦ You crave real conversation, not small talk
  • ✦ You want to build a community rooted in honesty and warmth
  • ✦ You believe your body deserves better than an apology
Your Guide

Facilitated by Jamie Martin, RDN, LDN 200 hr yoga instructor 

Mother Rising is excited to introduce you to Jamie, owner of Balanced RD. She is a mom, registered dietitian, yoga teacher, &  long time member of the Mother Rising Community. Jamie holds space with the kind of steady, grounded presence that makes hard conversations feel possible. As a registered dietitian, she brings professional insight, lived wisdom, and a deep belief that women heal in circle.
For over 15 years, Jamie has helped individuals heal their relationship with food and their bodies. As a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorder care, she supports clients in rebuilding trust in their bodies, finding peace with food, and moving beyond the noise of diet culture.

Her compassionate, holistic approach is rooted in Health At Every Size (HAES), intuitive eating, and the belief that everyone deserves nourishment, confidence, and a life free from food and body struggles. Drawing on her yoga training, Jamie also incorporates mindfulness and calm into her work.

Outside of work, Jamie enjoys lifting, walks, and spending time with her family and friends.

She'll be your companion through each chapter offering reflection prompts, gentle challenges, and the kind of honest witnessing every woman deserves.

Learn more about Jamie's work or book an appointment with her here: https://www.balancedrdllc.com/

Q & A

Everything you need to know before you say yes.

When and how often do we meet?
We will meet 4 times - Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 at 6:30PM-8:00PM at Chapin Forest - Hobart Rd Entrance
Audiobook Accessibility
This book is available on audiobook if that feels like a more accessible option for you please use it. 
Do I need to have read the book already?
Not all of it. We read on our own, chapter by chapter. No time this week? Forgot to read this weeks chapters? No worries. Come as you are, curious is enough. (really don't skip if you haven't read)
Is this outdoors?
Yes, we will always meet outdoors under a pavillion. Please dress accordingly & bring a chair if you have one.
Is this a body-positive or body-neutral space?
Both, and beyond. Sonya Renee Taylor's work invites us into radical self-love, a stance that welcomes every body, every story, every stage of the journey.
Can I bring my kids?
Baby in arms? Absolutely! We welcome little ones who aren’t yet mobile. To keep the gathering adult-focused, please no older children.

YOUR SEAT BY THE FIRE IS WAITING

Come home to yourself.

The fire is lit. The circle is forming. Your body, as it is, right now, belongs here.

Circle begins October 7, 2026

Investment in yourself $60.00

Get Tickets

General Admission - 4 Meetings
$60.00
Total$0.00

Questions? Reach us at shauna@mother-rising.com