Ep7: Women's Health, the Canary in the Coal Mine w/Dr. Jennifer Surjana, DACM, L.Ac.

Gather ‘round. Today, we’re having a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Surjana, DACM, L.Ac., a fertility specialist for 20 years with an 87% success rate! That’s high…very high! Dr. Surjana shares her journey into Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, how she gets such high success rates, and the significance of her holistic, individualized approaches. This conversation emphasizes the necessity of open discussions about women's health issues, the need for proactive healthcare for women (not reactive) and young females, the importance of better education about female reproductive health, and the role of environmental factors and mental health in fertility.Enjoying Yinspired?Please remember to subscribe to Yinspired wherever you listen. If you could leave a five-star review and rating, that would help others find Yinspired. If that’s not your thing, don’t worry.Links to all episode show notes, guests' bios and work, and transcripts can be found at Yinspired.substack.com/podcastTakeaways* Infertility affects one in six couples according to the World Health Organization.* Women's health issues are often ignored or treated as niche.* Pain is a message from the body that should not be ignored.* Environmental toxins significantly impact women's health and fertility.* Women need to be seen and treated proactively in healthcare.* The body responds positively to routine and mindfulness practices.* Holistic approaches combining herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle changes are essential for improving reproductive health.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Yin Spired Podcast02:02 Meet Dr. Jennifer Serjana03:29 Journey into Chinese Medicine08:42 The Shift to Fertility Focus12:17 Changing Landscape of Fertility14:32 Women's Health Issues on the Rise17:33 Understanding Pain and Menstruation21:54 Normalizing Conversations About Menstruation23:37 Cultural Perspectives on Women's Health26:20 The Importance of Maternal Health26:45 The Importance of Women's Health Awareness30:07 Gaps in Medical Training for Women's Health32:28 Recognizing Whispers of Health Issues39:49 The Role of Technology in Tracking Health44:02 Mental Health and Hormonal Health Connection47:41 The Disconnect in Medication and Treatment52:20 Balancing Mental and Physical Health53:24 Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Routines56:19 The Power of Routine in Health01:02:15 Holistic Approaches to Fertility01:03:00 Understanding the Body's Response to Treatment01:04:42 Women's Health: A Global Concern01:06:23 Rapid Fire Insights and Personal Reflections This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yinspired.substack.com