12: Balancing Hormones & Life: A Nurse Midwife’s Holistic Approach

Therapeutic Intentions Podcast

Episode 12 was such a fun, authentic, and lighthearted conversation between Megan Gross and myself. We covered so many amazing topics in our time together! Megan Gross is a nurse midwife out of the Dubuque, Iowa area who has owned her own private practice since 2018. Though she is now taking a leave from practicing and from her business, she is still a wealth of knowledge in the area of midwifery, integrative/holistic health, and work-life balance. Megan first explained the differences between being a midwife and being a doula. Megan shared her journey to becoming a midwife and what drove her passion for supporting women in their postpartum journey. Megan dives into the topic of balancing hormones naturally, the impact of stress on our hormones, the importance of sleep & sunlight, and avoiding toxins in the home. This conversation was very timely due to the fact that Megan is now taking a leave from her business as a midwife, because topics like boundaries, prioritizing one's health, and work-life balance are all on the forefront of Megan's mind these days. You also got a treat in this episode, because unknown to me, Megan is extremely knowledgeable on the topic of Human Design!
Key Takeaways:

• Finding a holistic or integrative practitioner can provide valuable support for fertility and hormone health.
• Avoiding toxins in the home, such as scented products and chemical cleaners, can help maintain hormone balance.
• Tinctures can be a natural and effective alternative to pills for supplementation.
• Holistic and integrative healthcare consider the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of a person's health.
• Setting boundaries in work and personal life is crucial for maintaining well-being.
• Human design can provide insights into one's health and stress response.
• Self-care and finding a balance between work and personal life are essential for overall well-being.

Notes:
Megan Gross - Instagram
Sprinkled Confections Bakery (Amy O'Connell) - Instagram
Sprinkled Confections - Website
Human Design Chart - Website
Chloe Liese - Website & Instagram
When God Was a Woman Book
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