Second Spring: Reclaiming Menopause and Perimenopause

Episode Overview:In this powerful conversation, Dr. Tamsin Lee guides us through the foundational principles of East Asian Medicine, showing how concepts like yin and yang can transform the way we experience midlife, aging, and womanhood.We talk about how Western medicine tries to ‘fix’ menopause, while East Asian Medicine sees it as a natural evolution - an opportunity for recalibration, reflection, and growth. From decolonizing our beliefs about aging to practical daily rituals that align with the seasons, this episode is both grounding and deeply liberating.Tamsin also reminds us that rest and rejuvenation are not the same and that true healing starts when we listen to our own body’s messages instead of chasing external prescriptions.Whether you’re entering perimenopause, post-menopause, or simply navigating midlife transformation, this conversation will leave you with language, tools, and hope.Episode Outline 02:00 Yin and yang explained as dynamic, interdependent forces08:00 From paralysis to acupuncture to rediscovering her calling16:00 How menopause is pathologized in the West and honored in the East24:00 Seeing aging, race, class, and capitalism as interconnected32:00 Menopause as renewal, transformation, and creative power40:00 Feeling sadness as a sacred step toward compassion48:00 Learning to read your body’s signals; advocating for yourself55:00 Breathing meditation, sensory awakening, and daily awareness1:03:00 Aligning life rhythms with autumn and winter energies1:11:00 What actually restores you vs. what simply stops you1:18:00 Facing fear and rediscovering power in community1:25:00 Practicing kindness to self; remembering the blood holds memory1:32:00 Self-trust, cultural connection, and choosing curiosity over fear About Dr. Tamsin LeeDr. Tamsin Lee is a Daoist metaphysical expert with over a decade of experience as an East Asian medicine doctor, public health researcher, and teaching artist.  As the founder of Elemental Archetypes, she helps people reclaim ancestral wisdom through East Asian metaphysics, Daoist healing, and embodied ritual.  On a weekly basis, she delivers hope and wisdom to her over 16,000 social media followers on how to lean into perimenopause and menopause with grace, power, and kindness. Connect with Dr. Tamsin LeeIG and Tiktok: @drtamsinleeConnect with Courage Class on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube:@courageclasspod@drlindsaykwockhu⁠⁠www.drlindsaykwockhu.com/podcast⁠⁠Sign up for Courage Class Notes, a weekly newsletter:⁠⁠https://dr-lindsay-kwock-hu.kit.com/980fac101a⁠⁠Music Credit: DayNigthMorning from Pixabayinvitation-no-copyright-music-388387Disclaimer: Courage Class with Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu and content posted by Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.