33. Traditional Chinese Medicine for Modern Motherhood: Supporting Women’s Health, Energy Balance & Family Wellness with Dr. Felice Chan

Ancient wisdom has a lot to offer modern motherhood, especially when it comes to supporting our bodies, emotions, and families in a more holistic way. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Felice Chan, a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine and the founder of Felice Acupuncture and Moonbow. We talk about how using practices from traditional Chinese medicine, like acupuncture, herbal medicine, and food as medicine, can support women’s health, postpartum recovery, emotional balance, and even children’s immune development, all in ways that feel practical and supportive for today’s busy moms. In this episode, we talk about: How traditional Chinese medicine views the body as an interconnected system Why many women feel dismissed when something feels “off” but lab work looks normal The role of balance, energy (chi), and nervous system regulation in healing A traditional Chinese medicine perspective on fertility and postpartum recovery Blood- and yin-nourishing foods that can support postpartum healing The four pillars of traditional Chinese medicine: acupuncture, herbal medicine, food as medicine, and lifestyle Supporting babies’ and children’s immune systems through a holistic lens Understanding “hot” vs. “cold” illnesses and how the body responds to each The connection between emotions, organ systems, and overall health What to know about herbal medicine and working with a practitioner Small, practical ways busy families can begin incorporating Chinese medicine principles Links Connect with Dr. Felice and explore all of her incredible resources below! Online Course – https://felice-chan.mykajabi.com/offers/pTosH8gc/checkout Acupuncture Clinic Booking Site – https://www.feliceacupuncture.com/ Moonbow Skincare – https://moonbowskin.com/ Postpartum Recipes – https://www.amazon.com/First-Forty-Days-Essential-Nourishing/dp/1617691836 National Website for Acupuncturists – https://www.ncbahm.org/find-a-practitioner-directory/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drfelicechan/ TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@drfelicechan Website – https://drfelicechan.com/ 🎧 Follow podcast updates & new episode drops: https://www.instagram.com/more.than.milestones/ 🤝 Sponsor or guest inquiries? Contact us at [email protected] Go deeper with KC on Substack More Than Milestones: Unfiltered is my subscription channel where I release 2 exclusive bonus episodes every month. Even more raw, unfiltered motherhood chats you won’t hear anywhere else. https://substack.com/@morethanmilestones