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EP78: Kris Gonzalez on Female Reproductive Health, Menstruation, Postpartum and Perimenopause
EP78: Kris Gonzalez on Female Reproductive Health, Menstruation, Postpartum and Perimenopause
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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Oct 1, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
What She Shares: What is Jing, how it is developed, and how it affects us The Three Golden Opportunities available to menstruating people Kris’s personal journey as a mother of two children with autism, the effect it had on her health, and how she restored her wellness What You’ll Hear: Building on the Jing or Essence you’re born with Matching ancient Eastern philosophies with modern research Recognizing the key times in a menstruating person’s life when they can positively affect how their health manifests Menstrual blood as the physical manifestation of Jing loss, and safeguarding your energy and Essence Menstruation as a vital sign of your health Allowing variation within the menstrual cycle based on life events and stressors Approaching your health from a felt sense Positively influencing your health through Jing restoration during menstruation and postpartum Stopping “Doing,” and embracing Rest Approaching healing practices through the lens of energy management Strengthening your health in your late 30’s to build reserves for menopause Removing the negative cultural connotation around ‘perimenopause’ and ‘postpartum’ Using the three Golden Opportunities to fortify your health Harvesting your newly allocated energy in menopause Embracing aging Looking at your health from a broader perspective Prioritizing the foundational parts of our health such as sleep, nutrition, and community Teaching our daughters about the magic and wisdom available in knowing their menstrual cycles Developing an intimate relationship with yourself
Released:
Oct 1, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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