In this deeply reflective episode, Jenny is joined by Kris González to explore the intricate connections between grief, motherhood, and the ancient wisdom of Jing essence in Chinese medicine. Together, they discuss how the winter season invites us to pause, reflect, and process emotions—especially grief.

Kris is a dedicated Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Herbalist, passionate about the Nourishing Life Tradition (養生 yǎng shēng). She founded The Way of Yin, a lifestyle education company focused on bridging the wellness gap in reproductive health through timeless wisdom. Her courses integrate insights from Chinese Medicine Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine, The Five Elements, Herbalism, and Longevity Practices. Kris aims to share the profound wisdom of East Asian Medicine, particularly in the realm of the Womb Continuum. Whether you’re experiencing your first period, optimizing menstrual health and fertility, navigating postpartum, transitioning through perimenopause, or embracing menopause (your Second Spring), The Way of Yin offers guidance to help you journey with more ease and grace, all while embracing nature’s wisdom and helping you connect to your body, cycles, and rhythms.

Kris explains the significance of Jing essence, tying it to ancestral lineage and its vital role in women’s health throughout life stages like menstruation, postpartum, and perimenopause. The conversation highlights how modern approaches often overlook postpartum care and how reconnecting with our cyclical nature can lead to greater balance and well-being. Jenny and Kris also reflect on the emotional shifts of motherhood and how midlife can be a time of self-discovery and magic when self-care becomes a priority. They share wisdom on aligning with nature’s rhythms, honoring both loss and growth, and using ancestral guidance to forge personal paths. This episode is a heartfelt reminder of the beauty in embracing the cycles of life and the power of listening to your body’s wisdom.

Episode Resources:

Kris: Instagram / Website

Jenny Jimeno: Instagram

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