If you’re navigating hormone changes and feel like your body is shifting in ways you don’t fully understand, this episode will open your eyes to a completely different way of approaching hormone health.
In this conversation, Dee Davidson sits down with Dr. Sara Poldmae, Doctor of Acupuncture, Functional Medicine practitioner, and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, to explore how Chinese medicine can support hormone balance naturally—especially during perimenopause and menopause.
With over 20 years of experience blending Western medicine, ancient healing practices, and somatic work, Dr. Sara shares a deeply integrative perspective on what’s really happening in the body during midlife and how we can support it in a more aligned, sustainable way.
We talk about how symptoms like fatigue, sleep disruption, mood swings, and cycle changes aren’t random, they’re signals. And through the lens of Chinese medicine, we can begin to understand those signals and support the body back into balance.
This conversation is a beautiful reminder that healing doesn’t always have to be aggressive or overwhelming and it can be supportive, intuitive, and deeply connected to how the body was designed to function.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- How Chinese medicine views hormone balance and midlife transitions
- Why perimenopause and menopause symptoms are signals, not problems
- The connection between energy, stress, and hormonal health
- How acupuncture and holistic practices support the nervous system
- A more intuitive, body-led approach to healing hormones naturally
Who This Episode Is For
- Women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s navigating hormone changes
- Anyone looking for a more natural, integrative approach to hormone health
- Women who feel disconnected from their bodies and want to rebuild trust
If this episode resonates with you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this.
Your hormones aren’t working against you, your body is asking to be supported differently.
Connect with Dr Sara Poldmae HERE
https://www.meadowhillwellness.com/integrative-medicine
Connect with Dee Davidson, FDNP :
https://www.confidentlyloveyourself.com/about
Medical Disclaimer:
This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.
What is Confidently Balance Your Hormones?
Welcome to "Confidently Balance Your Hormones" – the podcast that empowers incredible women like you to embrace natural approaches for hormonal balance and whole-body wellness.
I'm your host, Dee Davidson, FDN-P — a board certified functional health practitioner, holistic health guide, and woman who gets it. After navigating my own fertility struggles, hormonal weight gain, and the rollercoaster of perimenopause and now living fully in my 50s, I understand firsthand the frustrations and symptoms that come with hormonal imbalance — and I also know how to help you overcome them.
In each episode, we explore real-life topics around hormone health, functional lab testing, nutrition, lifestyle strategies, the mind-body connection, and powerful, sustainable tools to support your health. This is a whole health approach rooted in science and compassion.
If you're tired of feeling hijacked by mood swings, low energy, or stubborn weight, and you’re ready to understand what’s actually going on in your body — this space is for you.
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