In this episode of Friends You Keep, we’re joined by Dr. Bal Pawa, a physician with over 30 years of experience specializing in women’s health, hormones, perimenopause, menopause, and integrative medicine.

Dr. Pawa is a Certified Menopause Clinician, certified in Mind-Body Medicine through Harvard Medical School, Co-Founder of West Coast Women’s Clinic, and a Clinical Instructor at UBC’s Faculty of Medicine. Her TEDx talk has been viewed over one million times, and her bestselling book The Mind-Body Cure has been translated into five languages. Her upcoming book, Ovaries: The Owner’s Manual, will be released later this year.

In this thoughtful and empowering conversation, we explore:

• Why so many women feel “not like themselves anymore”
• How women’s health has evolved — and where the system still falls short
• Common perimenopause and menopause myths
• Symptoms often dismissed as “normal aging” that should not be ignored
• The hormonal impact of chronic stress and emotional load
• The role of nervous system regulation in persistent fatigue
• Practical mind-body tools women can start using right now
• How women can better advocate for themselves within the healthcare system

This episode is for any woman seeking clarity, validation, and evidence-based insight into her health — and a reminder that your symptoms are real and deserving of care.

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