☎️ Episode 1: The Listening Begins Welcome to Season 2 of Hysteria Hotline, in this episode we begin with a conversation about listening not as a concept, but as a practice of care. Vesna and Jacky welcome Peter, a TCM practitioner and acupuncturist working in women’s health. Peter shares that this was never the path he intended to take. As a young practitioner, he actively tried to avoid women’s health like the plague. But when someone said it couldn’t be done well (“as a guy”), that resistance became the spark that turned into inspiration. Peter shares how his work in women’s health, shaped by the stories of his patients and the love for his daughters, fuels his commitment to creating a future where women don’t have to fight to be believed. At the heart of this episode is a deeply personal reflection. When asked what he would say if his mother were listening, Peter speaks about creating a space where she would feel safe, deeply heard, and supported. A space where her story mattered and where he would “go above and beyond to figure out her puzzle.” It becomes a powerful example of what real listening can look like, not just in clinics, but in families, across generations and within cultures where women’s pain is often unspoken. Together, the conversation explores what happens when medicine moves from division to integration where listening becomes the first act of healing. Together, they unpack: * Why being truly heard can be medicine * The silent weight carried by women navigating chronic and invisible illness * The growing realities of endometriosis, adenomyosis, infertility, heavy bleeding, and postnatal depletion * Why postnatal depletion deserves as much voice as postnatal depression * The power of integrating traditional, holistic, and Western medicine * How knowledge, body literacy, and compassionate care can change generational stories This episode is about more than healthcare. It’s about safety, voice, recognition and the quiet revolution that begins when someone finally says, I hear you. 💌 Subscribe for honest conversations on women’s health, invisible illness, trauma, and healing — and stay on the line with us as Season 2 unfolds. Listen now → 🎙️ Season 2 | Episode 1: The Listening Begins(Available wherever you get your podcasts.) Guest Info/Resources: Dr. Peter Mejia - Holistic Minds Holistic Bodieshttps://www.hmhb.com.au/drpeterhttps://www.instagram.com/the_fit_acupuncturist https://www.instagram.com/hmhb_clinic Book Recommendations: Heal Endo by Katie EdmondsThe Postnatal Depletion Cure by Dr. Oscar SerrallachPerimenopause Power by Maisie HillPeriod Power by Maisie Hill Disclaimer: Hysteria Hotline is for listening, laughing, and occasionally raging, not for medical advice. This podcast contains strong language, sensitive topics, personal stories, blunt opinions, biting truths, and the horrors of the patriarchy. By tuning in, you accept that we’re here to expose bias, share experiences, and spill the tea on medical nonsense — not prescribe treatment, give medical advice or diagnose. If you have health concerns, always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. For everything else like commiseration, validation, and a healthy dose of outrage, then you’re in the right place. Side effects may include laughter, rage, validation, and the sudden urge to demand better care. By listening, you acknowledge that the hosts and producers of Hysteria Hotline are not responsible for any actions taken based on the content of this podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hysteriahotline.substack.com
