Bernadine's STORY

Offering support, guidance, mentoring and powerful listening for women of all ages for over 25 years.

Originally from San Jose, California.

Living in Santa Cruz County since 1994.

She has had two home-births, certified as massage and CranioSacral therapist, completed Hawaiian shamanic trainings, a yearlong ontological coach training, 10 years of Landmark Education, 10 years of consistent work with ACA a 12 step-program, founded and led rite of passage program for teen aged girls Womanhood Inspirations, and was a single mom for over ten years.

She has developed several online programs, offers one on one sessions for personal and professional growth and balance, hosts circles and retreats for women in celebration, education and through life changing transitions.

Currently married to an incredible man dedicated to his 14 year old twin boys and the work he is deeply passionate about. She is a step-mother and grandmother of two as her own two grown children forge lives of their own.

She holds sessions online and in-person at Scotts Valley Wellness Center in California. She was voted BEST COACH in the Santa Cruz Good Times two years in a row in 2017 & 2018. You can follow her videos, blogs and social media posts online through Women Who Are Up To Something.

My inspiration became more clear...

Over the years, I discovered that when women connect to themselves and each other, we get grounded and more clear about life priorities and how to implement them regardless of the circumstances. We can unearth wisdom that gives us deep satisfaction to help us Remember Who We Are. We can then release the fears that tend to drive us in challenging times - fears for our children and for the future we feel victimized by because it feels so unknown.

I am very aware that when women gain the courage to make choices that inspire joy in their everyday lives, something miraculous begins to emerge.

This breakthrough is what invented: Women Who Are Up To Something.

Women’s Groups, Programs and Retreats

Throughout the year, there’s always something you could join us for!

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Elevating your Experience

6 month personal coaching program with Bernadine to create a powerful and lasting personal/ professional SHIFT that will leave you forever transformed. If you’re overwhelmed, directionless, confused or feeling stuck, making this commitment for yourself will be one of the most impactful times of your life.

Private Zoom call for Clarity & to Discover Confidence in your next steps

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Wise Women's Council

A consistent conversation where women share wisdom and challenges, supporting one another as we develop deep connections for growth and powerful vulnerability in a safe and loving container. Twice monthly.

Find out more!

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2024-2025 Retreats

We have 1 day and 3 day retreats throughout the year!

Women’s Evolution

3 day in Los Gatos, Ca. November 1-3rd

Awaken Your Courageous Light

3 day in Big Sur, Ca. Spring 2025

More details & registration

KATE DUNCAN

DiscoverHER podcast interview

SILVIA AUSTERLIC

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“I credit the work we did together to the incredibly strong self care routine that now pervades my life with ease.”

Kate lives in Australia and leads yoga and surf retreats. She is an Insight Meditation Teacher. Kateduncanyoga.com

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Bernadine’s Podcast interview HERE on DiscoverHER

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“I felt that Bernadine trusted in my capacity to discern and find my way forward, and in her trust and enthusiasm, I felt validated and encouraged.”

Silvia has developed and led programs for Hospice, grief support and on resilience for UCSC. Senti-pensante.com

Kate Duncan

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“I credit the work we did together to the incredibly strong self care routine that now pervades my life with ease.”

Kate lives in Australia and leads yoga and surf retreats. She is an Insight Meditation Teacher. Kateduncanyoga.com"

DiscoverHER Podcast Interview

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Bernadine’s Podcast interview on DiscoverHER

Sylvia Austerlic

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