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Soul of MedicineAuthor: Kay Corpus, MD Rob Kress, RPh
Our life story is documented in every organ, tissue, and cell. Disease and illness are not just pathologies to diagnose and treat but an open portal to find our authentic selves. Welcome to Soul of Medicine Podcast! Join us functional medicine expert and spiritual strategist, Kay Corpus, M.D., and pharmacist and lifestyle consultant, Rob Kress, as we explore how your biography affects your biology. Our intention is that you walk away with an understanding of how stress and trauma are linked to physical and emotional illness. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Soul of Menopause: Dr. Kay Corpus on Her Book and Why Menopause Is a Sacred Passage
Friday, 19 December, 2025
In this episode of Soul of Menopause, Dr. Kay Corpus is interviewed by Rob Kress about her book, Soul of Menopause: A Spiritual Medicine Guide to a Woman’s Sacred Becoming. Together, they explore why menopause is more than a hormonal transition—and why it is meant to change a woman at her core.Drawing from her experience as a Functional & Integrative MD and her own menopause journey, Dr. Kay reframes menopause as a sacred passage, a rite of transformation, and a return to authenticity. This conversation addresses the emotional, spiritual, and physiological layers of menopause, why women often feel unprepared for this stage, and how understanding the deeper meaning of menopause can bring clarity, relief, and empowerment.This episode is for women in perimenopause and menopause, as well as partners and practitioners who want a fuller understanding of this powerful life transition.📘 Get your copy of the Soul of Menopause:https://a.co/d/9kLB2NA⏱️ Chapters00:01 – Why Dr. Kay was drawn to women’s health and menopause care03:00 – When menopause became personal, not just clinical05:30 – The menstrual cycle as “truth serum” and self-reflection07:20 – What changes when periods stop but cycles continue10:45 – Honesty, PMS, and the wisdom of the luteal phase13:00 – Why midlife feels like a rude awakening for many women15:00 – “What’s wrong with me?” and the portal to truth16:30 – Menopause as winter, cocooning, and necessary slowing down18:00 – Why Dr. Kay wrote Soul of Menopause20:30 – The lack of guidance and conversation around menopause22:45 – Spiritual menopause and the Chiron return in midlife25:30 – Menopause as a rite of passage and sacred becoming27:00 – Functional medicine support vs. chasing hormones30:00 – Adrenals, stress, and why symptoms surface in menopause33:00 – Trusting the body and honoring intuition35:20 – Cultural perspectives on menopause and “second spring”38:00 – Why women will not go through menopause unchanged41:00 – The role of mentorship, support, and elder wisdom44:30 – Who this book is for, including partners58:30 – Where to find the book and connect with Dr. Kay Corpus📘 Get your copy of the Soul of Menopause:https://a.co/d/9kLB2NA🌿 Stay Connected with Dr. Kay CorpusFor holistic resources, upcoming events, and supportive tools for your midlife journey:🔗 Instagram: @kaycorpusmd🌐 Website: https://www.kaycorpusmd.com/🌀 Not sure where you are in your menopause journey?Take the Know Your Menopause Stage Quiz now:👉 Start the quiz: https://form.typeform.com/to/lK7NnUFo✨ Soul of Menopause Workshop for Women 40+ A sacred space to explore your transition with ceremony, wisdom, and support. Join the next cohort:👉 Sign up here: https://som.kaycorpusmd.com/menopause-workshop🔍 Menopause Review: A 90-minute Deep-Dive ConsultationGet personalized guidance and clarity from Dr. Kay👉 Book your session: https://som.kaycorpusmd.com/menopause-review
