<![CDATA[Evidence & Instinct]]>Welcome to Evidence & Instinct, a Women's health podcast that brings a unique perspective with certified acupuncturists, Chinese medicine practitioners, and the health-focused challenges of everyday women. 

This show will blend grounded, research-informed perspectives with the intuitive wisdom that comes from real clinical experience, from being women ourselves, from our East Asian medical training, and from continually evolving current research. Our goal is to facilitate thoughtful and honest conversations that support women and anyone interested in the intersection of evidence-based care and instinct-driven insight.

]]>www.mulberryacupuncture.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:27:53 GMTSat, 24 Jan 2026 23:54:56 GMT60Mulberry Acupuncture & Wellness<p>Welcome to<i> Evidence &amp; Instinct</i>, a Women's health podcast that brings a unique perspective with certified acupuncturists, Chinese medicine practitioners, and the health-focused challenges of everyday women. </p><p></p><p>This show will blend grounded, research-informed perspectives with the intuitive wisdom that comes from real clinical experience, from being women ourselves, from our East Asian medical training, and from continually evolving current research. Our goal is to facilitate thoughtful and honest conversations that support women and anyone interested in the intersection of evidence-based care and instinct-driven insight.</p>episodicMulberry Acupuncture & Wellnessleighaerickson@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Navigating the Complexities of Women's Health]]>For our second episode, this conversation reflects on two podcast episodes from The Diary of a CEO discussing women's health. We delve into the complexities of women's health, focusing on conditions like PCOS and endometriosis, the importance of lifestyle changes, and the role of self-advocacy. Dr. Anne Devereux, LAc, Courtney Smith and LAc Eartha Armstrong discuss with host Leigh Erickson how language and technology impact women's health perceptions and the need for personalized approaches in treatment. They emphasize the significance of community support and the integration of traditional and modern medicine for better health outcomes.

For reference: The Diary of a CEO Episode

"Women’s Fertility and Lifestyle Debate: Dangers of Not Having a Period"


00:00 Introduction to Women's Health and Traditional Medicine

01:50 Personal Updates and Community Connection

03:45 Empowerment Through Knowledge in Women's Health

06:09 Exploring the Concept of 'Natural' in Medicine

06:28 Healing the Body Before Medical Interventions

12:21 Understanding Fertility and Timeframes

14:32 The Pressure of Societal Expectations on Women

16:43 Navigating Guilt and Regret in Family Planning

19:32 The Impact of Aging on Women's Health

20:22 The Role of Wearables in Health Tracking

31:12 Rethinking Normal in Medical Testing

37:15 Understanding Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Levels

39:05 The Importance of Individual Health Goals

40:41 Women’s Health: PCOS and Endometriosis

42:51 Integrative Approaches to Treating PCOS

45:15 The Long-Term Effects of Birth Control on Women's Health

]]>2f338f47-472a-4335-84f0-1e4bc3dfd91aFri, 13 Feb 2026 02:14:27 GMT<p>For our second episode, this conversation reflects on two podcast episodes from The Diary of a CEO discussing women's health. We delve into the complexities of women's health, focusing on conditions like PCOS and endometriosis, the importance of lifestyle changes, and the role of self-advocacy. Dr. Anne Devereux, LAc, Courtney Smith and LAc Eartha Armstrong discuss with host Leigh Erickson how language and technology impact women's health perceptions and the need for personalized approaches in treatment. They emphasize the significance of community support and the integration of traditional and modern medicine for better health outcomes.</p><p></p><p>For reference: The Diary of a CEO Episode</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kizDk8idpT8" target="_blank">"Women’s Fertility and Lifestyle Debate: Dangers of Not Having a Period"</a></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Women's Health and Traditional Medicine</p><p>01:50 Personal Updates and Community Connection</p><p>03:45 Empowerment Through Knowledge in Women's Health</p><p>06:09 Exploring the Concept of 'Natural' in Medicine</p><p>06:28 Healing the Body Before Medical Interventions</p><p>12:21 Understanding Fertility and Timeframes</p><p>14:32 The Pressure of Societal Expectations on Women</p><p>16:43 Navigating Guilt and Regret in Family Planning</p><p>19:32 The Impact of Aging on Women's Health</p><p>20:22 The Role of Wearables in Health Tracking</p><p>31:12 Rethinking Normal in Medical Testing</p><p>37:15 Understanding Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Levels</p><p>39:05 The Importance of Individual Health Goals</p><p>40:41 Women’s Health: PCOS and Endometriosis</p><p>42:51 Integrative Approaches to Treating PCOS</p><p>45:15 The Long-Term Effects of Birth Control on Women's Health</p><p></p><p></p>no01:12:5412Navigating the Complexities of Women's Healthfull<![CDATA[Planting the Seed: Why Women’s Health Needs a New Conversation]]>Welcome to our first episode!

This podcast introduces listeners to the world of women's health through the lens of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. The practitioners share their personal healing journeys, emphasizing the importance of addressing women's health issues and empowering women to advocate for their own health. The conversation explores the intersection of Western and Eastern medicine, the need for collaboration among healthcare practitioners, and the challenges posed by misinformation in health. The podcast aims to fill gaps in women's health discussions and provide resources for listeners seeking support.

Please Like & Subscribe to stay updated for new episodes!

Chapters

00:00 Personal Journeys in Women's Health

01:00 The Role of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

03:44 Exploring Women's Health Challenges

06:22 The Importance of Community and Support

09:11 The Complexity of Women's Health

11:57 The Mission of the Podcast

16:01 Navigating the Information Overload

18:18 The Importance of Individualized Care

20:48 Addressing Medical Gaslighting

23:26 Integrating Eastern and Western Medicine

26:08 Collaboration in Healthcare

29:10 The Future of Holistic Health

35:30 The Birth of a Podcast Idea

36:21 Addressing Gaps in Women's Health Conversations

36:50 The Impact of Gaslighting in Medicine

38:04 Challenging Norms Around Women's Health

39:10 The Importance of Listening to Our Bodies

41:40 Interoception: Connecting with Our Inner Selves

44:15 Empowering Women Through Awareness of Symptoms

45:55 Navigating Personal Biases in Healthcare

49:18 The Balance Between Western and Holistic Medicine

54:32 Hopes for the Podcast and Its Listeners

]]>2051cc02-72b4-4f15-ada1-fe65c9646ecfSun, 01 Feb 2026 21:04:58 GMT<p>Welcome to our first episode! </p><p></p><p>This podcast introduces listeners to the world of women's health through the lens of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. The practitioners share their personal healing journeys, emphasizing the importance of addressing women's health issues and empowering women to advocate for their own health. The conversation explores the intersection of Western and Eastern medicine, the need for collaboration among healthcare practitioners, and the challenges posed by misinformation in health. The podcast aims to fill gaps in women's health discussions and provide resources for listeners seeking support.</p><p></p><p><i>Please Like &amp; Subscribe to stay updated for new episodes!</i></p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 Personal Journeys in Women's Health</p><p>01:00 The Role of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine</p><p>03:44 Exploring Women's Health Challenges</p><p>06:22 The Importance of Community and Support</p><p>09:11 The Complexity of Women's Health</p><p>11:57 The Mission of the Podcast</p><p>16:01 Navigating the Information Overload</p><p>18:18 The Importance of Individualized Care</p><p>20:48 Addressing Medical Gaslighting</p><p>23:26 Integrating Eastern and Western Medicine</p><p>26:08 Collaboration in Healthcare</p><p>29:10 The Future of Holistic Health</p><p>35:30 The Birth of a Podcast Idea</p><p>36:21 Addressing Gaps in Women's Health Conversations</p><p>36:50 The Impact of Gaslighting in Medicine</p><p>38:04 Challenging Norms Around Women's Health</p><p>39:10 The Importance of Listening to Our Bodies</p><p>41:40 Interoception: Connecting with Our Inner Selves</p><p>44:15 Empowering Women Through Awareness of Symptoms</p><p>45:55 Navigating Personal Biases in Healthcare</p><p>49:18 The Balance Between Western and Holistic Medicine</p><p>54:32 Hopes for the Podcast and Its Listeners</p>no00:56:4311Planting the Seed: Why Women’s Health Needs a New Conversationfull<![CDATA[Evidence & Instinct Trailer]]>Welcome to Evidence & Instinct, A Women's health podcast that brings a unique angle with certified acupuncturists, Chinese medicine practitioners, and the health focuses and challenges of everyday women. 

This show will blend grounded, research-informed perspectives with the intuitive wisdom that comes from real clinical experience, from being women ourselves, from our East Asian medical training, and from continually evolving current research. Our goal is to offer thoughtful and honest conversations that support women and anyone interested in the space where evidence-based care meets instinct-driven insight.

Get to know the Licensed Acupuncturists, Clinical Herbalist​s,

Certified Fertility Specialist acupuncturist, and Certified Mind-Body Medicine Practitioner behind the show.

Stay tuned for the full-length Episode 1, premiering Feb 1st!



]]>6852c2ce-a30e-45c8-9605-9aaa1dee6494Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:55:46 GMT<p><b><i>Welcome to Evidence &amp; Instinct</i></b>, A Women's health podcast that brings a unique angle with certified acupuncturists, Chinese medicine practitioners, and the health focuses and challenges of everyday women. <br /></p><p>This show will blend grounded, research-informed perspectives with the intuitive wisdom that comes from real clinical experience, from being women ourselves, from our East Asian medical training, and from continually evolving current research. Our goal is to offer thoughtful and honest conversations that support women and anyone interested in the space where evidence-based care meets instinct-driven insight. </p><p></p><p>Get to know the Licensed Acupuncturists, Clinical Herbalist​s, </p><p>Certified Fertility Specialist acupuncturist, and Certified Mind-Body Medicine Practitioner behind the show. </p><p></p><p><b>Stay tuned for the full-length Episode 1, premiering Feb 1st!</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mulberryacupuncturewellness.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/12" target="_self"><br /></a><br /></p>no00:02:511Evidence & Instinct Trailertrailer