Meet Kris González
Kris González is a dedicated Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Herbalist, passionate about the Nourishing Life Tradition (養生 yǎng shēng). She founded The Way of Yin, a lifestyle education company focused on bridging the wellness gap in reproductive health through timeless wisdom. Her courses integrate insights from Chinese Medicine Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine, The Five Elements, Herbalism, and Longevity Practices.
Kris aims to share the profound wisdom of East Asian Medicine, particularly in the realm of the Womb Continuum. Whether you’re experiencing your first period, optimizing menstrual health and fertility, navigating postpartum, transitioning through perimenopause, or embracing menopause (your Second Spring), The Way of Yin offers guidance to help you journey with more ease and grace, all while embracing nature’s wisdom and helping you connect to your body, cycles, and rhythms.
Summary
Yinspired welcomes its first guest, Kris Gonzalez, L.Ac., a passionate Chinese medicine practitioner and herbalist, specializing in holistic reproductive and hormonal health. Together, they explore Kris's journey into the world of East Asian medicine, discussing the importance of understanding cycles, especially as it pertains to menstrual health and wellness, the healer archetype, and the integration of traditional practices into modern healthcare. The conversation emphasizes the significance of community, feminine energy, and the need for a holistic approach to reproductive health. Kris shares her insights on teaching, the power of nature, and the importance of reconnecting with one's body and rhythms.
Takeaways
Kris González focuses on bridging the wellness gap in reproductive health.
Understanding cycles is crucial for women's health.
Healing happens in relationship to oneself and others.
East Asian medicine offers a timeless perspective on health.
Medicine in Korea integrates traditional practices with modern healthcare.
Menstrual cycles serve as a barometer of health.
Feminine energy is powerful and creative.
Bring the heart back into healthcare!
Show Notes & Shoutouts
Connect with and support Kris’s amazing work:
https://www.instagram.com/thewayofyin/
https://courses.thewayofyin.com/freebies
In our conversation:
The Fourth Trimester - Kimberly Ann Johnson
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Yinspired and Kris Gonzalez
02:27 Kris's Journey into Chinese Medicine
05:00 The Healer Archetype and Personal Healing
07:22 Emerging Fields of East Asian Medicine
09:43 Integrating Traditional and Modern Medicine
12:22 Cultural Perspectives on Healthcare
14:45 The Role of Sensitivity in Healing
17:29 The Importance of Community in Healing
19:36 Frameworks for Wellness in East Asian Medicine
22:08 Teaching and Sharing Knowledge
24:44 Finding Your Voice as a Healer
27:06 The Rhythms of Nature and Healing
29:43 Navigating the Journey of Reproductive Health
32:56 Exploring the Roots of Chinese Medicine
34:50 The Journey into Reproductive Health
37:03 Bridging the Gap in Maternal Health
38:24 Cultivating the Practitioner Within
40:40 Embodying Nature's Cycles
42:23 The Power of the Feminine
44:02 Reconnecting with Creative Energy
46:27 Understanding the Menstrual Cycle
51:39 Empowering the Next Generation
57:42 Heart-Centered Healthcare
Transcript
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND SUPPORT. This whole podcasting thing is very new to me. As a one-person team, I’m using automated transcript notes for the time being. My sincere apologies and I hope it doesn’t take away from the content. If it does, please send me a kind email or message and I’ll do my best within reason.
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