33. Traditional Chinese Medicine for Modern Motherhood: Supporting Women’s Health, Energy Balance & Family Wellness with Dr. Felice Chan
Podcast: More than MilestonesPublished On: Tue Apr 07 2026
Description: Ancient wisdom has a lot to offer modern motherhood, especially when it comes to supporting our bodies, emotions, and families in a more holistic way. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Felice Chan, a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine and the founder of Felice Acupuncture and Moonbow. We talk about how using practices from traditional Chinese medicine, like acupuncture, herbal medicine, and food as medicine, can support women’s health, postpartum recovery, emotional balance, and even children’s immune development, all in ways that feel practical and supportive for today’s busy moms.In this episode, we talk about:How traditional Chinese medicine views the body as an interconnected systemWhy many women feel dismissed when something feels “off” but lab work looks normalThe role of balance, energy (chi), and nervous system regulation in healingA traditional Chinese medicine perspective on fertility and postpartum recoveryBlood- and yin-nourishing foods that can support postpartum healingThe four pillars of traditional Chinese medicine: acupuncture, herbal medicine, food as medicine, and lifestyleSupporting babies’ and children’s immune systems through a holistic lensUnderstanding “hot” vs. “cold” illnesses and how the body responds to eachThe connection between emotions, organ systems, and overall healthWhat to know about herbal medicine and working with a practitionerSmall, practical ways busy families can begin incorporating Chinese medicine principlesLinksConnect with Dr. Felice and explore all of her incredible resources below!Online Course – https://felice-chan.mykajabi.com/offers/pTosH8gc/checkoutAcupuncture Clinic Booking Site – https://www.feliceacupuncture.com/Moonbow Skincare – https://moonbowskin.com/Postpartum Recipes – https://www.amazon.com/First-Forty-Days-Essential-Nourishing/dp/1617691836National Website for Acupuncturists – https://www.ncbahm.org/find-a-practitioner-directory/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drfelicechan/TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@drfelicechanWebsite – https://drfelicechan.com/ 🎧 Follow podcast updates & new episode drops: https://www.instagram.com/more.than.milestones/🤝 Sponsor or guest inquiries?Contact us at podcast@milestonesandmotherhood.com Go deeper with KC on SubstackMore Than Milestones: Unfiltered is my subscription channel where I release 2 exclusive bonus episodes every month. Even more raw, unfiltered motherhood chats you won’t hear anywhere else.https://substack.com/@morethanmilestones
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