Saturday 14th March 2026, 1 - 4pm
The Pantha Way Yoga Studio, Port Kembla
Empowered Puberty - Mother & Daughter Workshop
Nurturing Confidence & Connection
The Empowered Puberty Workshop is a nurturing, confidence-building experience for girls aged 8-12 and their mothers or trusted caregivers. Together, you'll explore the journey of puberty through storytelling, movement, crafting, and education in a supportive, connected space.Led by nutritionist Emily Gardem and yoga instructor Vanessa Negroni, this beautiful afternoon creates a space where your daughter feels seen, heard, and celebrated, and where you can show up as her steady guide with knowledge and confidence.Puberty doesn't have to be awkward or overwhelming. It can be beautiful, grounding, and deeply empowering when we have the right tools, language, and support.By raising girls who feel confident in their bodies and connected to their cycles, we're creating ripples of change for the future.
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Gentle Yoga & Sound Healing Meditation: Led by Vanessa – to ground, relax and open the afternoon
Puberty Education Circle: Guided by Emily – using storytelling, visuals, and open dialogue
Herbal Crafting: Create a beautiful flower crown and take home recipe for a soothing bath soak
Special Gift Bags: Both mum and daughter receive curated bags with journals and beautiful take-home tools
Cacao & Celebration: Close the afternoon with delicious, nourishing treats as we honour this transition
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Over three nourishing hours, we’ll explore:
What puberty and periods are – and what to expect, feel and notice
How hormones and the menstrual cycle affect our energy, moods and needs
Natural self-care rituals and skin care for tweens
Period product options – with a chance to touch, feel and ask questions
The power of cycle awareness and body literacy
Open Q&A time with Emily – no question too awkward or embarrassing!
This isn’t a lecture, it’s a warm, fun and interactive experience, designed to spark connection, ease curiosity and inspire confidence in both you and your daughter.
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Girls aged 8 – 12 years, who are beginning to notice changes or are curious about periods and growing up
Mums, step-mums, foster mums, aunties, grandmothers and female carers – all are welcome in circle
Families wanting a gentle, empowering, and practical introduction to puberty and the menstrual cycle
Wednesday 1st April 2026, 6 - 8pm
Shellharbour City Library
Cookbook Club
Inspiring Cooking Skills Workshop
Join Emily in the kitchen for this hands-on cooking workshop. Learn how to create delicious, nourishing recipes using local, seasonal ingredients while picking up chef's tips, nutrition insights, and practical skills you'll use again and again.
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Take home resources including recipes & handouts
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Over two nourishing hours, you will get to be hands on in the kitchen with Emily, creating your own take home dish. You will be guided every step of the way, with the opportunity to ask Emily questions throughout the duration of the workshop.
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Everyone! No prior cooking experience is required - Emily will help you every step of the way.
Tuesday 24th March 2026, 6-7pm
Online (Zoom)
The Healthy Hormones Masterclass
Discover how you can have happy, healthy hormones
If your energy’s unpredictable, your moods are all over the place, or you just don’t feel quite right in your body - your hormones might be out of rhythm.This live masterclass is a chance to better understand what’s going on under the surface, and what you can do to bring things back into balance - without restrictive diets, complex protocols, or guessing.
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Take home resources
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We’ll cover:
What your hormones are actually doing (and why symptoms are messages)
The most common hormonal imbalances I see in clinic - and the patterns to look out for
The big myths that keep women feeling stuck and unheard
Real foundations: blood sugar, sleep, movement, gut health, stress, and your environment
A holistic approach - how to support your body with food, nutrients and lifestyle
How to start tracking your cycle and work with it, not against it
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Women aged 18 years and up.