In this episode, we are talking with Chinese Medicine Practioner and Teacher, Brodie Welch, because when it comes to our optimizing and maintaining our health, western medicine isn't always the best route to take. I think western medicine can be hugely beneficial for so many health conditions but my perspective on western medicine is that it often fails to address the whole person and often provides a band-aid solution rather than dealing with the root cause of the problem. Loving this podcast? Head over to iTunes and leave a review so the Grace and Grit message can spread to more women who need to hear it.   Notes: 3:30: Brodie’s personal journey to Chinese Medicine and why she is so passionate about being an educator of it. 6:15: Health is not something you can outsource. 12:00: The healing power of balancing your nervous system and how acupuncture acts as a reset mechanism. 15:00: How doing less can be the linchpin to big change. 20:25: What acupuncture is, how it works, and what it is used to treat. 28:00: Why Brodie is calling herself a self-care strategist. And her top 3 tips for helping women to slow down. 31:00: Brodie’s take on the characteristics of grace & grit. To find out more about Brodie visit: http://brodiewelch.com   Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit GraceandGrit.com