Hearth Circles: Which is the best fit for you?
At The Hearth, every gathering is a Circle, where we come together and share our lived experience on the topics that shape our daily lives.
From menopause and cycle awareness, to neurodivergence or grief, we hold ‘Hearth Circles’ to create space for everyone’s journey, wherever they are at. Where we can each share our journeys and learn from the wisdom of lived experience.
Contents
What are Hearth Circles?
How Hearth Circles work
Circle Boundaries
Who can get involved
New Circles launching this Autumn
Our Programme of Hearth Circles
Which Circle is the best fit for you?
What are Hearth Circles?
Circles are at the heart of everything we do at The Hearth.
Offering a safe space for peer-to-peer sharing, Hearth Circles are all about gathering in community and being guided by the wisdom of the lived experience.
How Hearth Circles work?
At The Hearth we have a programme of 14 Hearth Circles running every month. Each Circle is structured around a central theme, such as Neurodivergence, Menopause, Death or Creativity. Circles are facilitated by someone who shares both an interest in and knowledge of the subject, and who is often on the journey themselves.
Sessions typically follow a three part structure: a check-in, hot seat topic and goal setting.
1. The Check-In:
The session starts with each attendee introducing themselves, their name, what they do, or anything they feel comfortable sharing. Then, each participant can briefly share:
Highs (recent wins, positives)
Lows (challenges, struggles)
Their Needs (what they’re hoping to get from the session)
This stage helps surface common themes and sets the tone for the rest of the session.
2. The Hot Seat Topic:
This is the heart of the Circle. A central theme will usually emerge naturally during the check-in as participants express what they need. If no clear theme arises, the host can gently guide the conversation using their knowledge of the broader topic.
Open dialogue, reflection and shared insights are encouraged, with space for every participant to contribute.
3. Accountability:
Before wrapping up, everyone is invited to state one small goal they want to work on before the next Circle.
Circle Boundaries
To help maintain the safety and integrity of the space, we ask that all participants:
Honours confidentiality. What you hear here and who you see here, remains only in the space.
Speaks and listens with kindness and respect. Share only from personal experience, no advice-giving or judgment.
Respect that everyone is on a different part of their journey. We hold each person's experience with care and compassion.
Who can get involved?
Hearth Circles are included in the Hearth Membership, and open to our wider community, so there's always a place for you at the table. Many of our Circles are open to women only; however, some — such as the Death Café, open to all, and Man to Man, open to men only — are not. Each Circle listing tells you who it's for.
You can discover our upcoming Hearth Circles on our events page and sign-up on our Eventbrite. Haven't been to a Circle before? We'd love to invite you to experience our Circles, use the code HEARTHTOKEN when checking out.
New Circles launching this Autumn
Alongside eleven returning favourites, we're welcoming three new Circles this season:
Climate Café | Monday 14th September
The Hearth’s Climate Café is a space for open, heartfelt conversation, a place where you can share what you’re feeling and your concerns, listen deeply to others, and feel better by sharing positive thoughts and consider how to take action on climate change.
Embracing Periods | Monday 21st September
In this supportive space, we’ll explore menstrual wellbeing through honest conversations, practical tools and mindset shifts that help you thrive, not just get by. Whether you’re curious about cycle tracking, navigating symptoms or simply want to feel more in tune with yourself, this Circle offers a welcoming community where no topic is off-limits.
Fem Soc | Monday 28th September
Welcome to Fem Soc, a new Circle dedicated to empowerment, education and solidarity in our quest for gender equality. Each session we'll delve into a different subject in contemporary feminist discourse to discuss and dissect.
Our Programme of Hearth Circles
Have a peruse through our programme below, and join our next circle to get re-motivated and inspired.
Women Solopreneurs
Oi Leng Lui | Every other Monday
Do you run all aspects of your business yourself? Join our women’s solopreneurs' Circle to support your business journey.
Neurodivergent Women
Henrietta Wynne Finch | First Wednesday of the month
Whether you're neurodivergent, have neurodivergent traits, are seeking a diagnosis or want to understand a loved one, we chat about the joys, struggles and everything in between.
Fem Soc
Anna Deters | Once a month
A welcoming circle dedicated to empowerment, education and solidarity in our quest for gender equality.
Book Club
Amie Ferris-Rotman | Every 6 weeks
Explore fiction by women, about women, in this book club, where we’ll dive into their struggles, triumphs and inner worlds.
Women Writers
Ella Warren | First Monday of the month
A group for women writers to share their writing journey, and find a community to motivate and support one another. Fiction, non-fiction, poetry — all genres are welcome.
Women & Psychedelics
Oi Leng Lui | Second Tuesday of the month
A space for women to talk openly about psychedelic experiences — the science, the medicine, the questions, and everything in between.
Moon Cycles
Dhru Patel & Gokce Acar | Once a month
An inclusive way to work with the moon's energies, helping you navigate the ebbs and flows of life. This grounded practice is available to everyone, offering a connection to a deeper source of guidance.
Climate Café
The Hearth | Once a month
A safe and non-judgemental space for people to get together to talk and act on climate change.
Embracing Periods
Katherine Glyde | Third Monday of the month
A safe, supportive space to explore your cycle, connect with others and discover how to make your menstrual wellbeing your superpower.
Death Café
Rebecca Illing | Fourth Monday of the month
This Death Café aims to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives.
Embracing Menopause
Karin Thyselius & Jackie Ngu | Fourth Tuesday of the month
A safe, supportive space for women to share and connect around menopause and perimenopause.
Women's Jazz & Pop Choir
Maria Sagmeister | Twice a month
Join our twice monthly music night for a relaxed, feel-good evening of group singing, connection and good vibes.
Creative Women
Hermine Doublon & Ashley Riza | Second Monday of the month
A welcoming space for hobbyists and professionals to connect with other creatives, share their work and grow in community.
Man to Man
Lance Martins | Third Tuesday of the month
This circle is an opportunity for men to be together in an intentional space, with the possibility of learning, healing and growing.
Which Circle is the best fit for you?
So, which Circle is the best fit for you? If you’re curious about attending or have any questions, simply send us an email at hello@thehearth.me and we'll be happy to help!
We are also always looking to expand our programme of Circles, so if there is a topic you would like to see or a Circle you would like to host, please do get in touch.
We hope to see you at one of our upcoming Circles soon.