What if your symptoms weren’t just problems, but messages from your body?
In this episode of the Good Good podcast, host Dee Talley speaks with Chelsey Mollin, a licensed acupuncturist and health coach, about the importance of mindfulness, the journey to holistic health, and the practitioner-client partnership. They discuss the significance of understanding one's constitution in Chinese medicine, the reframing of symptoms and pain, and the simplicity of health. Chelsey shares insights on the barriers to embodiment, the challenges practitioners face, and how to start the healing journey for overwhelmed clients. The conversation also touches on women's health, birth control, cycle syncing, and the transformative offerings Chelsey provides to her clients.
Takeaways
Mindfulness fosters presence and contentment in daily life.
Living mindfully enhances our sensory experiences.
Health is a simple concept; our bodies are designed to heal.
Many people are addicted to their own suffering due to familiarity.
Pain is a natural part of life, but suffering is a choice.
Symptoms should be viewed as messages from the body.
Education empowers clients to make informed health decisions.
Cycle syncing aligns with the natural ebbs and flows of hormones.
The practitioner-client relationship is a collaborative partnership.
Transformative health requires a focus on lifestyle, nutrition, and mindset.
Chapters
00:00 Mindfulness as the Foundation of Well-Being
03:15 The Journey to Holistic Health
06:09 The Role of Partnership in Healing
09:00 Understanding Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine
11:48 Reframing Symptoms: Pain vs. Suffering
14:35 Simplicity in Health: Back to Basics
17:03 Barriers to Embodiment and Self-Intimacy
20:02 Challenges Faced by Practitioners
27:45 Overcoming Health Overwhelm
30:40 Demystifying Chinese Medicine
35:08 The Impact of Birth Control
38:32 Understanding Cycle Syncing
45:33 Transformative Health Coaching
54:19 good good outro.mp3
To learn more about Chelsey's offerings visit:
https://chelseymollin.com/
IG: @chelseymollin
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Chelsey Mollin is a licensed and board-certified Chinese medicine practitioner dedicated to helping women heal from the root and cultivate a medicinal lifestyle that supports lasting vitality. With a deep passion for empowering women through knowledge, she specializes in guiding her patients to understand their bodies so they can live full, vibrant, and healthy lives.
She earned two master’s degrees in Chinese medicine and a bachelor’s degree in professional studies from the Northeast College of Health Sciences (formerly the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine). Her studies extended internationally to Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine in China, where she earned an additional certification in gynecology and internal medicine. She has also pursued post-graduate studies in orthopedics and clinical nutrition and is currently working toward her Doctorate in Functional Medicine at Kingdom College of Natural Health.
With a holistic approach that integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine, functional medicine, and lifestyle-based healing, Chelsey helps women restore balance, optimize wellness, and reclaim their health from the inside out. In addition to her medical expertise, she is trained in Ashtanga yoga, Zheng Gu Tui Na (Level I), and Reiki (Level I), further enriching her integrative practice.
Join us for this conversation on The Good Good Podcast as we dive into Chelsey’s wealth of knowledge on healing, women’s health, and the power of Chinese medicine to transform lives.