S3 E11 Natural Medicinal Healing | Menopause Month | Melinda McDougall

Send us Fan MailMelinda McDougall is a registered Medical Herbalist (MSc, MNIMH) specialising in women’s health, based in London. She holds a Master of Science degree in Herbal Medicine, where her training included anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmaceutical medicine, botany, biochemistry, diagnostic skills, and traditional herbal knowledge. Melinda is particularly passionate about supporting women through key life transitions such as menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause. She works holistically, aiming to discover and treat root causes of symptoms rather than merely masking them. She has consulted with women across the UK and internationally, offering support and guidance via an online clinic in addition to her London-based practice. McDougall has also served as Vice President of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH), a professional body for medical herbalists in the UK (founded in 1864). In addition to her clinical practice, she speaks at conferences, webinars, and podcasts, especially on herbal medicine and menopause. Before becoming a herbalist, she worked in journalism and documentary-making, a background that she says helped her develop listening skills and the ability to dig into complex issues. Originally from Australia, she now lives and works in London. Melinda’s professional philosophy blends scientific research with traditional herbal wisdom, emphasizing an integrative, patient-centred approach.Key Points of the Episode:How medical herbalism adds a whole new layer to diagnosis and treatment.How we stand on the shoulders of our genius ancestors who worked it all out.How she spotted a massive gap in treatment.How we would not be here without plant medicineHow the menopause can be a loss of some things, but a great gain in others.How many women have patterns that do not serve them, and how to address that.Archetypes and wise women.What young woman are simply not taught (but really should be)Reach out to her here:www.melindamcdougall.com Support the showHas this podcast inspired you and would you like to learn more?You can reach out to Lucy, love coach, relationship counsellor, couples counsellor extraordinaire and author of "How to have extraordinary relationships with absolutely everybody".....On:http://www.lucycavendishlovecoach.com/