Radical Señora Era: Ancestral Latin American Secrets for a Happier, Healthier Life
Why do so many of us feel disconnected from our homelands, culture, language and traditions?
Why is success measured in such narrow terms, and why does productivity have to consume everything we do?
Why does feeling well nowadays mean plunging into the commercialized, elitist, gatekept, and unattainable wellness world?
What is a Radical Señora?
A “Radical Señora” is anyone (of any gender or background) who chooses slow, soulful living while retaining modern freedoms and ambitions. It’s a woman of any age who’s no longer stuck in outdated gender roles, but boldly carving her own path: whether that’s launching a startup and raising chickens, or trading stocks and crocheting blankets. We no longer have to choose.
Our book recovers lost or forgotten daily rituals, recipes, and ways of living that promote true well-being, health, and community. In a post-pandemic world marked by chaos, doomscrolling dread, distorted portrayals of our communities, and work stress, the wisdom from your family tree steps in to help.
Think full speed ahead on your career, but reject hustle mania. Embrace doing relaxing, mindful tasks just because, and having strong and intentional boundaries between work and personal life. Think cozy weekend afternoons learning to make fresh pan amasado, slow walks, or create your own veggie garden patch – no corporate emails allowed on weekends.
Find something more substantial than an influencer’s #selfcare post
Learn how to brew calming herbal teas, start a small (or large) garden, reuse and repurpose household items, create homemade beauty treatments, and integrate restful rituals. These are accessible – low or no cost – and deeply satisfying habits from our abuelas, bisabuelas, and tias that will help you manage stress, feel connected, and find joy in your every day life. Think mercados to making your own agua de rosas.
FROM THE BOOK DESCRIPTION:
A practical, accessible guide to how women everywhere can cultivate their own inner señora through simple yet radical ways hard-working, resourceful Latina women for generations have found to refresh, renew, and take time out for themselves.
Robust or struggling, tireless or fatigued, traditional or future-bound—anyone in any stage or walk of life can become a “radical señora.” And in our post-hustle culture, post “Boss Babe” era, when the pandemic and “Quiet Quitting” have ushered in a major work-life reckoning, women everywhere are seeking ways to put self-care first—and find relatable alternatives to modern “exclusive” wellness practices. Now authors Christina Kelmon and Ann Murray Dunning turn decades of ancestral knowledge, personal lore, and cutting-edge research into a
one-of-a-kind book that can help you learn time-tested, simple habits and rituals based on natural living.
Rediscover how to do something purely for the pleasure of it—without deadlines, goals, or the constant pressure to be “productive.” Find out how this generates a flow that is a mix of play and energy that consistently renews your spirit and outlook. Learn how to incorporate señora home practices that can help you integrate calm and positivity into your precious space. From teas to face masks to gardening wisdom, try the easy, nature-based beauty secrets and solutions that can help you feel good.Develop helpful rules for living that will lead to physical health and peace of mind.
Inspirational and informative, Radical Señora Era can help you find joy in even the smallest moments of the day—and create a self-care toolbox that will not only bring you happiness, but ongoing, lifelong fulfillment.
