<div>What if healing didn’t start with a prescription—but with a return? 
In this episode, Shelah sits down with licensed acupuncturist and herbalist Walda Laurenceau, founder of Root & Essence Acupuncture, to explore the practices that have always been ours—before the system taught us to forget. From Haitian remèd to Chinese medicine, we unpack how Black women can care for their bodies through ancient, body-first modalities that go deeper than symptom management. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, overprescribed, or just ready to try something different—this one’s for you.</div>

What if healing didn’t start with a prescription—but with a return? In this episode, Shelah sits down with licensed acupuncturist and herbalist Walda Laurenceau, founder of Root & Essence Acupuncture, to explore the practices that have always been ours—before the system taught us to forget. From Haitian remèd to Chinese medicine, we unpack how Black women can care for their bodies through ancient, body-first modalities that go deeper than symptom management. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, overprescribed, or just ready to try something different—this one’s for you.

What if healing didn’t start with a prescription—but with a return? 
In this episode, Shelah sits down with licensed acupuncturist and herbalist Walda Laurenceau, founder of Root &amp; Essence Acupuncture, to explore the practices that have always been ours—before the system taught us to forget. From Haitian remèd to Chinese medicine, we unpack how Black women can care for their bodies through ancient, body-first modalities that go deeper than symptom management. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, overprescribed, or just ready to try something different—this one’s for you.

34: Your Body Knows: Healing Outside the System ft. Walda Laurenceau

<div>UNRULY is a weekly culture and wellness podcast hosted by Shelah Marie that delves into transformative conversations around self-love, acceptance, and holistic wellness. Each episode is a deep dive into various aspects of personal growth, featuring candid discussions with experts, influencers, and community members. The goal is to provide listeners with practical tools and inspiration to enhance their well-being and reclaim their true selves. The series is meant to serve as an extension and umbilical to Shelah Marie’s book “UNRULY.” 
 
Shelah Marie is an author, content creator, and women’s wellness influencer, helping disrupt the ideas that women should place themselves last or seek others’ approval in order to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. She is the founder of the Curvy, Curly, Conscious movement, author of Positive You , and has partnered with the United Nations and other humanitarian organizations to bring her Sustainable Theater Workshop to students around the world. She lives in Atlanta. For more, visit <a href="http://shelahmarie.com">shelahmarie.com</a> 
 
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UNRULY is a weekly culture and wellness podcast hosted by Shelah Marie that delves into transformative conversations around self-love, acceptance, and holistic wellness. Each episode is a deep dive into various aspects of personal growth, featuring candid discussions with experts, influencers, and community members. The goal is to provide listeners with practical tools and inspiration to enhance their well-being and reclaim their true selves. The series is meant to serve as an extension and umbilical to Shelah Marie’s book “UNRULY.” Shelah Marie is an author, content creator, and women’s wellness influencer, helping disrupt the ideas that women should place themselves last or seek others’ approval in order to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. She is the founder of the Curvy, Curly, Conscious movement, author of Positive You , and has partnered with the United Nations and other humanitarian organizations to bring her Sustainable Theater Workshop to students around the world. She lives in Atlanta. For more, visit shelahmarie.com Want Shelah to answer your question? Record your question on: https://www.speakpipe.com/unruly and it could be featured on an upcoming episode

UNRULY is a weekly culture and wellness podcast hosted by Shelah Marie that delves into transformative conversations around self-love, acceptance, and holistic wellness. Each episode is a deep dive into various aspects of personal growth, featuring candid discussions with experts, influencers, and community members. The goal is to provide listeners with practical tools and inspiration to enhance their well-being and reclaim their true selves. The series is meant to serve as an extension and umbilical to Shelah Marie’s book “UNRULY.” 
 
Shelah Marie is an author, content creator, and women’s wellness influencer, helping disrupt the ideas that women should place themselves last or seek others’ approval in order to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. She is the founder of the Curvy, Curly, Conscious movement, author of Positive You , and has partnered with the United Nations and other humanitarian organizations to bring her Sustainable Theater Workshop to students around the world. She lives in Atlanta. For more, visit <a href="http://shelahmarie.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">shelahmarie.com</a> 
 
Want Shelah to answer your question? Record your question on: <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/unruly" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/unruly" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.speakpipe.com/unruly</a> and it could be featured on an upcoming episode

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