Uterine unwinding? A multi-layered, integrative approach to womb healing with Dr Kathryn Kloos

We hold so much in our wombspace. Stories, trauma, imprints, births, losses, past sexual experiences, and even more energetic qualities like our creative energy or feelings of safety.So, even if we aren't experiencing any issues "down there" we could still benefit from some regular caretaking just to tend our tissues.But if you *are* someone (like many of us) who's got anything from menstrual cramps to fertility challenges to trauma history to endometriosis or PCOS or irregular cycles or bladder pain or even creative blocks...it's likely that some extra presence and care would be a powerful option for you. Naturopathic physician, herbalist and bodyworker, Dr Kathryn Kloos has synthesized many years of working hands-on and clinically with thousands of patients and has developed her own practice of supporting multi-layered healing in the wombspace with a variety of techniques, including something she calls "uterine unwinding."Combining hands-on presence in the pelvic bowl with somatic dialogue, uterine unwinding is a practice that encourages a client to listen deeply to what's present in the pelvic bowl and invites both awareness and possibility to change the imprints or stories that are alive there.Unwinding and retelling the stories in those tissues. We talk about all of this and much more, including some actual cases from Kathryn's practice in this week's episode.Listen to learn:why Kathryn finds bodywork to be a key to pelvic carehow her own personal cancer journey exemplifies her somatic dialogue techniquewhat uterine unwinding is and how you might explore some of this practice in your own body either solo or with a practitionersome inspiring and hopeful stories of womb, fertility and trauma healingabout the possibility of generational trauma getting stuck in our tissuesone simple practice to ground you in your body and pelvisResources:Today's shownotes: Get links to Kathryn's online course, website, moreSign up for the Natural Contraception course waitlist (coming soon!)Episode 10: Traditional womb healing practices w Sondra HamiltonEpisode 61: How to heal trauma with embodied listening w Dr Emily WilsonEpisode 119: Clearing, releasing, tending womb trauma w Dr Sarah WylieIf you loved this episode, share it with a friend, or take a screenshot and share on social media and tag me @herbalwombwisdom.  And if you love this podcast, leave a rating & write a review! It's really helpful to get the show to more amazing humans like you.  ❤️DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal concerns.Click here to send me a quick message :)