“Applying Ayurveda to Holistically Manage Menopause” Podcast
Bridging New Healthcare Pathways & Conversations That Serve All Women
Not that many generations ago, women were banned from voting, owning property, making important personal healthcare decisions about their bodies, working in leadership positions, receiving equitable pay for doing the same job as men and being truly respected as equal citizens.
We’ve collectively come such a long way since those dark oppressive times, but the oppression nonetheless continues worldwide today in ways that truly hurt women. The rippling effect then in turn hurts children, families, and communities. I believe that healing is still needed to reverse this damage and protect future generations, and seek to be part of this dialogue.
What does healing look for women’s health into the future? How can we change the conversation and free women from the fears, myths, and utter lack of education about the truth of their incredibly beautiful bodies? What answers are given to us from ancient holistic medicine pathways to support modern women today to awaken and nurture their inner vitality, radiance, and wisdom?
We desperately need more unifying conversations to empower women everywhere across all generations in our shared strengths, unique hormonal design, big dreams and educational pursuits. Amazing things happen in conscious community and women’s circles.
It was such a deep honor to speak with my dear colleague, Emma O'Brien, as we dive into the above questions during an intimate conversation on women’s health, especially in regard to the commonly avoided and misunderstood topics of perimenopause and menopause. I feel that women highly benefit from receiving more support, education and positivity to embody a path of sustainable health and healing. In turn, we can then more deeply also support our daughters, friends, nieces, colleagues, granddaughters, sisters and community members with solid ways to live in thriving well-being and hormonal health.
The official episode release of our heart-to-heart talk on Emma’s Lemons and Pineapples podcast is out! I'd love to listen to any of your reflections and feedback on the content.
In Emma's words:
"Have you ever wondered where all the information is for women navigating the huge life transition that is menopause?
In this episode my guest, holistic women’s health expert Whitney L. Erwin shares how to embrace rather than fear this big life change and how preparing for menopause ahead of time can reduce its negative impact and ease the transition.
Episode highlights:
- A breakdown of what to expect and a definition of exactly what perimenopause is
- Understanding the difference between perimenopause and menopause
- How Ayurveda works, what it is and how Whitney uses it to help her clients
- Reframing menopause from a transition to dread to a rite of passage
- What happens to your body during menopause
- The role nutrition plays in exacerbating unwanted symptoms
- How to prepare for menopause ahead of time
- Using Ayurveda to boost your self-confidence
- Ayurvedic self-care practices you can do at home, including Abhyanga (self-massage)
- The importance of a morning self-care routine to set yourself up for a good day
It’s crucial to have more conversations around women’s health and what to expect physically and emotionally during menopause, so I hope this conversation has given you some tools that will help."
