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The Beat of Your Own Drum (RWW): The History, Science, and Contemporary Use of Drumming as a Path for Women’s Wisdom, Health, and Transformation
244 pages, Paperback
Published September 19, 2025
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October 25, 2025
Right from the start I knew I was going to enjoy this book. Having recently bought my first shamanic drum, attending my first couple of drum circles and starting my own Drum circle, this book has brought to me so many aha moments, everything falling in to place.
Filled with scientific evidence of how drumming can help everyone in a multitude of areas from neurodivergent to the menopause. Calming our nervous system and overstimulated minds.
It also covers the positive impact of drumming through pregnancy and birth and honoring the sacredness of the phases of women. (every midwife should read this book).
With practical advice about purchasing a drum, using your drum and connecting with others in circle.
Thank you for writing this book Sophie, sharing your journey and knowledge. It will inspire many people to pick up a drum and create something special.
Filled with scientific evidence of how drumming can help everyone in a multitude of areas from neurodivergent to the menopause. Calming our nervous system and overstimulated minds.
It also covers the positive impact of drumming through pregnancy and birth and honoring the sacredness of the phases of women. (every midwife should read this book).
With practical advice about purchasing a drum, using your drum and connecting with others in circle.
Thank you for writing this book Sophie, sharing your journey and knowledge. It will inspire many people to pick up a drum and create something special.
September 5, 2025
From the shamanic to the scientific, this book informs, reminds and guides. From a forgotten history of women as drummers, to the science of drumming, neurodivergence, stress and drumming through rites of passage. This book invites you to experience the ways drumming can be your sail, your anchor and the beat you march to. Unlocking your emotions, regulating your systems and connecting you into the pulse of life.
As women across the world seek a more spiritual life reflecting what they feel and reaching beyond the guilt-ridden oppression of man-centred religions, Sophie leads us to a spiritual connection with the beat of a drum. The rhythm resonating with our hearts, a wisdom we recognise in our bones. Women have had the ancient rituals around life transitions forbidden, stripped, sanitised or repackaged by patriarchal systems. Sophie reminds us of the power of women in circle, the healing power of rituals and the primeval response of our body and mind to this universal sound.
From observing how the sacred can be brought of everyday life, the science of the brain and the journey of a woman through the life stages. Sophie weaves science, and a remembering of an ancient knowledge.
This book is a journey of self-discovery, a lesson in women’s history and a guidebook of how to use the drum as a profound tool for the transformations of life.”
As women across the world seek a more spiritual life reflecting what they feel and reaching beyond the guilt-ridden oppression of man-centred religions, Sophie leads us to a spiritual connection with the beat of a drum. The rhythm resonating with our hearts, a wisdom we recognise in our bones. Women have had the ancient rituals around life transitions forbidden, stripped, sanitised or repackaged by patriarchal systems. Sophie reminds us of the power of women in circle, the healing power of rituals and the primeval response of our body and mind to this universal sound.
From observing how the sacred can be brought of everyday life, the science of the brain and the journey of a woman through the life stages. Sophie weaves science, and a remembering of an ancient knowledge.
This book is a journey of self-discovery, a lesson in women’s history and a guidebook of how to use the drum as a profound tool for the transformations of life.”
October 19, 2025
This book was as inspirational as it was informative. Blending science and spirituality together, it was the most comforting and reassuring read, and it brings our need and our desire to drum into the spotlight. The book flows so well and addresses so much, it will continue to be a support to me as I create my own sacred space to drum with others. Thank you Sophie for this book, it is, and will be, life changing. Clare x
September 22, 2025
I’m absolutely loving Sophie Messager’s new book !
I’m micro-dosing each morning too and am loving drumming and journaling around the reading.
It’s proving to be incredibly interesting and inspiring!
I can highly recommend this gorgeous book, thank you Sophie 💕🥁🙏
I’m micro-dosing each morning too and am loving drumming and journaling around the reading.
It’s proving to be incredibly interesting and inspiring!
I can highly recommend this gorgeous book, thank you Sophie 💕🥁🙏
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