In July, we journeyed on Instagram (@homeofnula) through a series that explored the deep relationship between women’s work, wellness and the womb. What began as a reflective exploration grew into a multi-dimensional conversation about history, healing and embodiment.
This series was inspired by my own reconnection with womb health after years of neglect. In my earlier years, I prioritised a demanding career at the expense of listening to my body. That disconnection came with consequences, both physical and emotional. Today, I intentionally honour my womb cycle and doing so has transformed my lifestyle in the most empowering way. It is a practice I now advocate for every woman, because wellness begins when we align with our natural rhythms.
The Evolution of Women and Work
We began by looking back at history - from pre-colonial times through colonialism, post-war societies and into today’s hustle culture. Each era left its mark on women’s wombs, showing us that the pressures of work have never been neutral. They have always shaped our health, cycles and sense of identity.
Modern Womb Wounds
Next, we turned to the present. Fibroids, burnout, irregular cycles and disconnection are not just random illnesses. They are signs of the womb carrying the weight of imbalance - a reflection of the environments we work in and the pressures we endure.
Womb Wisdom and Healing Practices
From there, we shifted to possibility. What if we honoured our wombs as sacred spaces of wisdom, rather than sites of pain? Practices like journaling, herbal teas, yoga, rest and reconnecting with nature reminded us that healing is not only possible, but deeply personal.
Relationships and the Womb
We explored how our relationships - personal, professional and environmental - either regulate or dysregulate the womb. It was an invitation to recognise how love, support and safety directly influence women’s health.
Listening to the Language of the Womb
We asked: What is your womb saying to you? Through stillness, journaling and intuition, we can begin to decode its signals. The womb does not only bleed; it speaks.
Community Reflections
We also shared the voices of women from the community who expressed how work has impacted their periods, libido and even their desire for children. Their honesty reminded us that this journey is both deeply personal and universally relevant.
Everyday Practices for Womb Health
Finally, we grounded the series in practical education - from the benefits of cycle syncing and Kegel exercises to African foods and holistic lifestyle choices that nourish the womb.
Why It Matters
The womb is not separate from a woman’s work. It is impacted by it, shaped by it and often sacrificed for it. But it can also be healed, honoured and restored in alignment with rhythms that serve us.
An Invitation to You
The Woman, Work and the Womb series was a call to remember: women are not machines. Our cycles are not flaws to be managed but wisdom to be embraced.
I invite you to revisit the full series on Instagram, where each reflection is shared through voice, visuals and community dialogue. May it inspire you to listen more closely to your womb and to align your work and life with the rhythms of your wholeness.