085: What if the subtle shifts you’ve been noticing in your body aren’t “nothing”? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Corina Dunlap to explore pelvic health, perimenopause, vaginal health, hormone support, and the deeper patterns that can shape the way we care for ourselves. Dr. Corina is a naturopathic doctor and women’s health specialist who supports women from fertility through menopause. Together, we talk about the often-overlooked healthcare gap for women in perimenopause, why you don’t need to wait for major symptoms or an irregular cycle to get curious about your hormones, and how personalized support can help you better understand your body through every changing season. We also dive into the three health archetypes Dr. Corina sees in her work — the caretaker, the achiever, and the survivor — and how these patterns can influence our stress, nervous systems, gut health, behavior, and healing journeys. Feeling the Pulse on Dr. Corina’s journey from women’s empowerment work into naturopathic medicine and women’s healthHow her own health challenges shaped her root-cause, holistic approach to healingWhy pelvic health, leaking, vaginal infections, and vaginal wellbeing deserve more open conversationThe perimenopause healthcare gap — especially for women who are not trying to conceive but know something in their bodies is changingWhy regular periods do not necessarily mean your hormones are unchangedThe importance of paying attention to subtle shifts in your cycle, mood, energy, sleep, and bodyComprehensive lab testing and understanding your unique hormone landscapeBrittney’s experience noticing subtle changes in her cycle after coming off hormonal birth controlThe three health archetypes: the caretaker, the achiever, and the survivorHow the caretaker archetype can be connected to nervous system and HPA-axis supportHow achievement, stress, and workaholic tendencies can impact health and healingWhy survivor patterns can be connected to feeling stuck, gut health, detoxification, and safety in the bodyDr. Corina’s own journey with adrenal burnout, thyroid health, gut disruption, achievement, and caretakingThe overlap between postpartum, perimenopause, motherhood, and self-careWhy postpartum women may benefit from checking micronutrients and understanding their hormone landscapeVaginal estrogen therapy and its role in supporting vaginal health, vaginal flora, infections, and atrophy during menopauseSupportive foundations for pelvic and vaginal health, including gut health, hydration, movement, and exerciseWhy finding a provider who listens — and learning to trust your body — matters deeply For women who desire to feel even more deeply connected to their pelvic bowl, their pleasure, and their power - Vaginal Alchemy is the place to begin. You can get started here during Alchemy August (first 10 women get personalized roadmap from Dr. Brittney) or join the waitlist for the next live cohort experience (2027), learn more and sign up here. Connect with our guest, Dr. Corina Personal Website: https://drcorinadunlap.com/Clinic Website (Naturopathic by Design®): https://www.naturopathicbydesign.com/Dr. Dunlap’s Supplement Line (Aligned by Design®): https://shopalignedbydesign.com/IG: @drcorinadunlapLinkedIn: @drcorinadunlapContact: info@drcorinadunlap.comHormone Powered Book: https://drcorinadunlap.com/hormonepowered/Hormone Type Assessment: https://drcorinadunlap.com/assessment/Top Lab Guide: https://www.naturopathicbydesign.com/newsletter-signup Connect with Dr. Brittney Website Support the show Follow @pelvicpulsepodcast, subscribe, rate, review, or leave a commentDonate for more embodied wisdom and empowering stories for pelvic healing and vitality For our listeners only Freebies for pelvic health, including Arousal Anatomy Adventure and the Pool of PresenceRecommended products Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
