In this heartfelt episode of Yinspired, Dr. Chantal Davis, DACM—an acupuncturist with 15 years of experience in San Diego, California—shares her journey from frustration with conventional medicine to becoming a fierce advocate for women’s health through integrative care. Her story is rooted in mentorship, resilience, and a deep commitment to helping women navigate every stage of life with intention and holistic support.
From the often-overlooked realities of postpartum anxiety to the silent struggles of perimenopause, Dr. Davis unpacks the gaps in education and care that leave many women feeling unseen and unheard. She emphasizes how we move, eat, rest, and care for ourselves at every stage of life, lays a foundation for our health—and for the future.
This episode dives into the power of acupuncture to regulate the nervous system, her favorite foods for reproductive and hormonal health, the importance of holistic stress management (yes, even the spiritual kind), and why hormone therapy isn’t a one-size-fits-all fix. Dr. Davis calls for more open conversations with our children about bodies, healing, and self-awareness—because education starts early, and healing is lifelong.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Yin Spired Podcast
01:16 Meet Dr. Chantal Davis
03:59 Journey into Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
09:57 Starting Practice in San Diego
13:01 Focus on Women's Health and Fertility
17:48 The Importance of Postpartum Care
20:25 Understanding Chi and Blood in Postpartum Recovery
25:26 Postpartum Anxiety vs. Postpartum Depression
27:03 Navigating Anxiety and Self-Care
30:28 Understanding Perimenopause
34:50 The Cosmic Joke of Motherhood and Transition
38:48 Individual Experiences of Perimenopause
43:30 Tracking Menstrual Cycles for Health
45:50 Nourishing Practices for Well-Being
49:51 The Acupuncture Journey in Perimenopause
51:15 Transitioning Care: From Weekly to Monthly Visits
51:40 The Power of Food as Medicine
52:38 Listening to Your Body: Intuitive Eating
53:44 Digestive Health and Sleep Patterns
55:29 Nourishing Foods for Women's Health
57:12 Acupuncture and Perimenopause: A Holistic Approach
59:32 Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Personalized Perspective
01:02:51 Access to Healthcare: Bridging the Gap
01:04:30 Integrating Acupuncture with HRT
01:06:08 Exploring Herbal Alternatives
01:07:37 Rapid Fire: Personal Insights and Advice
Transcript
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