About Lumen Press
Lumen Press and Media publishes high quality books and materials that shed light on the amazing natural abilities of the female mind, body, and spirit.
Our Books
This is the companion book to the Guiding Star Cycle Show Workshop designed by Dr. Elisabeth Raith- Paula, for young girls ages 9-12 to help prepare them for the exciting years in which their amazing bodies develop from young girls into fertile women.
In a natural, entertaining and comprehensible way Dr. Elisabeth Raith-Paula describes what every young girl and woman should know about her female body, cycle, and fertility. The information within this book eases young girls’ concerns about the changes that take place during puberty and provides vital information for older girls and young women. It answers questions like “when am I fertile?” and “how do different contraceptives methods interact with my female body?”in order to dispel risky myths and misunderstandings due to a lack of sharing the knowledge about the fertile phase in a woman’s menstrual cycle.
This book provides clear and science-based sources of information that can be used as a stand-alone resource for school teachers, youth workers and clinicians. It also supports mothers in preparing their daughters for their first menstruation in a loving way—a unique approach in sexual education literature!
You are not alone if you have…
- experienced uncomfortable symptoms related to your menstrual cycle
- been told birth control pills are the only answer
- been frustrated by birth control side effects, but know no other options
- never been told how your body works naturally
- desired to take a more positive and natural approach to your body and health
It is time to learn what you may have never been told:
your body is good.
In The Happy Girl’s Guide to Being Whole, Teresa Kenney walks you through the basic knowledge of your female body—everything you never knew. This knowledge should be part of every high school health class, yet often even medical students are not taught this. Her simple and straightforward answers will leave you asking what Teresa hears daily from her patients: “Why did no one tell me this sooner?” You’ll be inspired by stories of real women who were empowered to live the lives they wanted by working in cooperation with their bodies. With Teresa’s fresh and inspiring approach you will be empowered to get real solutions to health issues and make the best decisions for your body. With the knowledge in this book, you can be whole and healthy.
Wholistic Feminism
Do you feel that being a woman these days comes with unrealistic expectations and a side of shame for not doing or being enough?
You are not alone. If…
- You feel overwhelmed by life
- Your mind | body | spirit seems to be at war with one another
- Your health is taking a backseat to all the things on your to-do-list
- Your relationships are strained to the max
- You struggle to overcome guilt, shame, and/or fear
In Wholistic Feminism, you will see how the American women’s movement has defined success in a way that keeps us striving, yet never fully arriving. You will learn to see female contributions in a new light and realize that you are not inadequate. You and your female body were never the problem! Author Leah A. Jacobson will help you find common ground and connection with other women so that you can celebrate sisterhood with other women, not competition. In accepting and loving your feminine gifts, you will discover how worthy you are of blazing your own trail and you will be empowered to create a life of meaningful contribution. It is time for the women’s movement to be whole.
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Do you feel that being a woman these days comes with unrealistic expectations and a side of shame for not doing or being enough?
You are not alone. If…
- You feel overwhelmed by life
- Your mind | body | spirit seems to be at war with one another
- Your health is taking a backseat to all the things on your to-do-list
- Your relationships are strained to the max
- You struggle to overcome guilt, shame, and/or fear
In Wholistic Feminism, you will see how the American women’s movement has defined success in a way that keeps us striving, yet never fully arriving. You will learn to see female contributions in a new light and realize that you are not inadequate. You and your female body were never the problem! Author Leah A. Jacobson will help you find common ground and connection with other women so that you can celebrate sisterhood with other women, not competition. In accepting and loving your feminine gifts, you will discover how worthy you are of blazing your own trail and you will be empowered to create a life of meaningful contribution. It is time for the women’s movement to be whole.
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About the Authors
Leah A. Jacobson MA, IBCLC is the founder of The Guiding Star Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization. She is a former campus minister, turned International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant who has worked with thousands of young people and mothers since 2000. Amidst growing her family and welcoming seven children, she received her Master’s Degree in Health and Wellness and has spoken internationally on issues pertaining to women’s healthcare.
Teresa Kenney MSN, APRN is a women’s health nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience working with women across the reproductive lifespan. She is particularly passionate about empowering young women with education about their bodies, and enabling them to be advocates for their own health. In 2020, to cast this mission further, Teresa started The Hormone Genius podcast which is reaching thousands of women across the world.
Elisabeth Raith-Paula
About the Authors
Leah A. Jacobson MA, IBCLC is the founder of The Guiding Star Project, a 501c3 non-profit organization. She is a former campus minister, turned International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant who has worked with thousands of young people and mothers since 2000. Amidst growing her family and welcoming seven children, she received her Master’s Degree in Health and Wellness and has spoken internationally on issues pertaining to women’s healthcare.
Teresa Kenney MSN, APRN is a women’s health nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience working with women across the reproductive lifespan. She is particularly passionate about empowering young women with education about their bodies, and enabling them to be advocates for their own health. In 2020, to cast this mission further, Teresa started The Hormone Genius podcast which is reaching thousands of women across the world.
Elisabeth Raith-Paula
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