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Welcome to the Women’s Health, Wisdom, and. . . WINE! podcast, a weekly conversation with practitioners, providers, patients, and healers about complex reproductive medicine and women’s health challenges, the value of an integrative approach to these challenges, many of the women’s health topics you’re already thinking about but uncomfortable talking about, and the host's personal favorite. . . WINE! Dr. Laurena White, is an integrative reproductive medicine and women’s health provider, licensed acupuncturist, clinical herbalist, and a former labor support doula in the Washington DC Metro area. Her goal is to bring women’s health-specific evidence and expertise to the forefront of daily health and wellness news through informative conversations. To learn more, visit the website at www.laurenawhite.com. As you enjoy the podcast, conversations, and wine time, please remember that this podcast is not designed to be a substitute for a bonafide relationship with a licensed or certified healthcare professional.
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Send a text Key Takeaways Prevention matters and it is not always sufficient.Cure is not the only measure of success.Healing is multidimensional and ongoing.You are not broken because your condition persists.Integration is possible even when eradication is not.Conditions Referenced in This Episode EndometriosisPolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)Autoimmune thyroid diseaseChronic inflammatory conditionsInfertilityPerimenopauseChronic pain syndromesReflection Question If cure is not available… What...
Send a text Health is often not built on complexity. It is built on consistency. Water. Protein. Daily. Intentional. Adequate. If your menstrual cycle feels chaotic, your mood unstable, your energy inconsistent... begin here. Hydrate the system. Nourish the structure. Stabilize the baseline. And from that foundation, everything else becomes more responsive. Support the show The hashtag for the podcast is #nourishyourflourish. You can also find our firm, The Eudaimonia Center on the follow...
Send a text Weathering describes what chronic exposure to stress will do. It does not dictate your trajectory. This Year of the (Fire) Horse can be a year of powerful movement, but not at the expense of your vitality. Stamina without restoration leads to erosion. Sustainable momentum requires softness. Support the show The hashtag for the podcast is #nourishyourflourish. You can also find our firm, The Eudaimonia Center on the following social media outlets: Facebook: The Eudaimonia Center...
Send a text Reflection Questions Where in my life do I feel deeply safe and seen?How do I most naturally demonstrate love?Do my loved ones feel it in the way I intend?Where can I practice greater attunement?Am I extending grace to myself?Practical Takeaways Love requires literacy and intentionalityFriendship is foundational to lasting romantic partnershipAltruistic love increases meaning and resilienceNervous system regulation is strengthened through safe connectionPracticed love improves lon...
Send a text Key Takeaways: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women. Know your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers. Hypertension has different types—monitor consistently. Smoking cessation dramatically reduces risk. 7–9 hours of sleep protects vascular health. Many heart conditions are preventable. Learning CPR saves lives. Support the show The hashtag for the podcast is #nourishyourflourish. You can also find our firm, The Eudaimonia Center on the following soc...
Send a text Insulin resistance is often framed as a blood sugar or weight problem, but for women, it is fundamentally a hormonal and inflammatory issue with profound implications for ovarian function, fertility, and long-term health. Practical Takeaways • Insulin resistance affects hormones long before blood sugar appears abnormal • Ovarian function depends on metabolic safety signals • Stability, nourishment, and regulation improve insulin sensitivity • Weight is often a symptom, not the cau...
Send a text In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Lurch, health equity leader, educator, and advocate whose work is grounded in a simple but radical idea: healthcare should be human. Against the backdrop of the current political climate and the evolving relationship between Canada and the United States, we explore how two neighboring countries with vastly different healthcare systems approach care, equity, access, and dignity. While national-level reform often feels slow, stalled, or un...
Send a text Episode Title: Food as Medicine, Medicine as Food: Anti-Inflammatory Healing and the Blood Type Diet Description: This episode continues addressing chronic inflammation from a different perspective with a deep dive into practical anti-inflammatory protocols and the often-discounted Blood Type dietary framework. Dr. White explores the science behind individualized nutrition, lectins, immune compatibility, and why food functions as daily medicine, whether healing or harmful. Liste...
Send a text Chronic Inflammation: When the Body Is Whispering and Why Women Pay the Price Description: Dr. White explores chronic inflammation as a biological signal of unmet needs rather than a disease itself. This episode explains why women are uniquely vulnerable, how inflammation intersects with hormones and immunity, and why many “healthy” foods including dairy, soy, seed oils, and processed protein products can quietly drive inflammatory responses. Using the Eight Dimensions of Health,...
Send a text SHOW NOTES Episode Title: Building Strong Girls: Women’s Health, Prevention, and the Cost of Repair Episode Description: Dr. White reflects on Frederick Douglass’s quote, “It’s easier to build strong [girls] than to repair broken [women],” and explores how unmet needs in girlhood manifest as adult health challenges. Using the Eight Dimensions of Health and Well-Being, she offers a framework for prevention and resilience, connects early experiences to chronic inflammation, and in...
Send a text Happy 2026! (Notice how "new year" has been omitted?) Find out more about your Chinese Zodiac animal and how to embrace and navigate the Fire Horse year fully. Support the show The hashtag for the podcast is #nourishyourflourish. You can also find our firm, The Eudaimonia Center on the following social media outlets: Facebook: The Eudaimonia Center Instagram: theeudaimoniacenter Threads: The Eudaimonia Center For more integrative reproductive medicine and women's health inf...
Send a text Support the show The hashtag for the podcast is #nourishyourflourish. You can also find our firm, The Eudaimonia Center on the following social media outlets: Facebook: The Eudaimonia Center Instagram: theeudaimoniacenter Threads: The Eudaimonia Center For more integrative reproductive medicine and women's health information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit our website. Have a question, comment, guest suggestion, or want to share your story? Email us at info@lau...
Send a text Episode Summary What happens when Medicare is slowly dismantled? In this episode, we unpack the ripple effects of recent federal budget and tax policies—especially the One Big Beautiful Bill—on women’s health, insurance costs, and the overall provision of care. From older women losing long-term supports, to mothers pushed out of Medicaid after giving birth, to rural hospitals shutting down, the cuts aren’t just numbers on a page. They are lived realities for millions of women acro...
Send a text Support the show The hashtag for the podcast is #nourishyourflourish. You can also find our firm, The Eudaimonia Center on the following social media outlets: Facebook: The Eudaimonia Center Instagram: theeudaimoniacenter Threads: The Eudaimonia Center For more integrative reproductive medicine and women's health information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit our website. Have a question, comment, guest suggestion, or want to share your story? Email us at info@lau...
Send a text Support the show The hashtag for the podcast is #nourishyourflourish. You can also find our firm, The Eudaimonia Center on the following social media outlets: Facebook: The Eudaimonia Center Instagram: theeudaimoniacenter Threads: The Eudaimonia Center For more integrative reproductive medicine and women's health information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit our website. Have a question, comment, guest suggestion, or want to share your story? Email us at info@lau...
Send a text Support the show The hashtag for the podcast is #nourishyourflourish. You can also find our firm, The Eudaimonia Center on the following social media outlets: Facebook: The Eudaimonia Center Instagram: theeudaimoniacenter Threads: The Eudaimonia Center For more integrative reproductive medicine and women's health information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit our website. Have a question, comment, guest suggestion, or want to share your story? Email us at info@lau...
Send a text Support the show The hashtag for the podcast is #nourishyourflourish. You can also find our firm, The Eudaimonia Center on the following social media outlets: Facebook: The Eudaimonia Center Instagram: theeudaimoniacenter Threads: The Eudaimonia Center For more integrative reproductive medicine and women's health information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit our website. Have a question, comment, guest suggestion, or want to share your story? Email us at info@lau...
Send a text Support the show The hashtag for the podcast is #nourishyourflourish. You can also find our firm, The Eudaimonia Center on the following social media outlets: Facebook: The Eudaimonia Center Instagram: theeudaimoniacenter Threads: The Eudaimonia Center For more integrative reproductive medicine and women's health information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit our website. Have a question, comment, guest suggestion, or want to share your story? Email us at info@lau...
Send a text “A rising tide lifts all boats” is an aphorism popularized by President John F. Kennedy in 1963. It's used by economists and politicians to convey the idea that economic improvement will benefit everyone involved in the economy. The phrase suggests that investing in the economic success of Black women WILL improve the financial position of all economic participants... and that's PRECISELY what they're afraid of. Support the show The hashtag for the podcast is #nourishyourflourish....
Send a text Support the show The hashtag for the podcast is #nourishyourflourish. You can also find our firm, The Eudaimonia Center on the following social media outlets: Facebook: The Eudaimonia Center Instagram: theeudaimoniacenter Threads: The Eudaimonia Center For more integrative reproductive medicine and women's health information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit our website. Have a question, comment, guest suggestion, or want to share your story? Email us at info@lau...
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