The Private Parts of Wellness

Welcome to the first installment of Millennial Mondays! This week, we introduce you to Shanique Ivery, a Women’s Health Practitioner passionate about holistic wellness and patient advocacy. Shanique empowers women through comprehensive health education and promotes wellness routines like meditation, yoga, and physical fitness. When she’s not helping women thrive, she’s learning French, playing tennis, or running.

In this episode, Jessica and Shanique dive into a candid conversation about personal growth, self-care, and the challenges of perimenopause. They discuss the importance of authenticity in relationships, respecting emotions, and navigating life as women in their 30s and beyond.

Later in the episode, EJ Kim from NNABI™—The Peri Company—joins the conversation. NNABI is the first-ever company dedicated exclusively to perimenopause. Together, Jessica and EJ explore the complexities of this transformative life stage, from shifting roles and natural solutions to empowering products designed to alleviate symptoms. They also discuss the benefits of CBD, real user experiences, and the importance of community support and self-discovery.

Special thanks to NNABI™—The Peri Company—for helping revolutionize how women experience perimenopause.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Gender Affirming Care

04:02 The Personal Impact of Hormonal Therapy

06:30 Historical Context and Political Implications

09:23 The Importance of Choice in Gender Affirming Care

13:18 Outro thanks

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00:00 Understanding Gender Affirming Care

04:02 The Personal Impact of Hormonal Therapy

06:30 Historical Context and Political Implications

09:23 The Importance of Choice in Gender Affirming Care

13:18 Outro

In this conversation, Jessica Badonsky and Lynsey Ayala explore the transformative power of psychedelics and plant medicine in personal healing and community building. Lynsey shares her journey as an educator and herbalist, discussing her experiences with entheogenic medicine, the role of plant medicine in pregnancy and postpartum healing, and the significance of flower essences. They delve into the cultural context of psychedelics, the importance of feminine energy in healing, and the introduction of Lynsey's new formula, La Culebra, aimed at enhancing sexual energy and well-being. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-trust, community support, and the integration of holistic practices in modern life.

Chapters

00:00 Exploring Ancestral Connections and Identity

05:16 The Journey into Plant Medicine

08:08 The Role of Education and Community

11:09 Childhood Memories and Nature's Influence

14:24 The Awakening to Psychedelic Experiences

17:19 Building a Career in Plant Medicine

20:14 Navigating Motherhood and Plant Medicine

23:10 Cultural Perspectives on Psychedelics

26:24 Microdosing and Pregnancy

29:13 Postpartum Reflections and Healing

38:32 Navigating the Journey of Motherhood

42:19 The Role of Plant Medicine in Healing

44:31 Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences

45:55 Breaking the Cycle of Trauma

48:14 The Feminine Energy of Mushroom Medicine

51:05 Rebirth and Transformation through Parenthood

54:29 Exploring Microdosing and Flower Essences

59:15 The Power of Flower Essences

01:04:24 La Culebra: A New Blend for Healing

01:10:12 Thanks

For some reason, this sounds super choppy. But done is better than perfect.