EP78: Kris Gonzalez on Female Reproductive Health, Menstruation, Postpartum and Perimenopause

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