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Women Making MovesAuthor: Amy Pons
Women Making Moves is a podcast that celebrates the moves that women are making to create the existence we all deserve, which often looks like charting their own path.There are collective shifts happening in the world on an energetic level and as the divine feminine rises, the imbalanced masculine will feel pinched. The ask is that we create the balance we've never seen in this lifetime.The women showcased in this podcast have carved their own path in their unique brilliance shining their light for all to see. They're showing "how" we create the balance we yearn for, and there is no one answer.We celebrate these trailblazers, pioneers, goddesses, entrepreneurs, and unique spirits as they're claiming what success can look like in a world that is hurting. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Science, Social Sciences Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Hormone Replacement Therapy and Mental Health w/ Elizabeth Kelly
Episode 25
Thursday, 18 December, 2025
Pioneering Women's Health: From International Aid to Hormone Therapy AdvocacyIn this episode of Women Making Moves, host Amy Pons converses with Elizabeth Kelly, a seasoned nurse practitioner passionate about holistic healthcare. Elizabeth shares her journey from working in intensive care units in Chicago to providing international aid and her deep commitment to improving access to mental health care in underserved populations. She highlights the critical importance of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women and discusses the recent FDA removal of the black box warning on HRT medications. Elizabeth also addresses the alarming Department of Education decision to downgrade nursing and other female-dominated professions' status, potentially reducing access to federal funding and impacting women's upward mobility in these fields. The episode offers insights into the systemic challenges women face in healthcare and the importance of interdisciplinary and compassionate approaches to patient care.00:00 Introduction and Guest Background00:20 Elizabeth's Journey in Healthcare01:05 Mental Health Challenges and Holistic Care03:24 Personal Stories and Healthcare Gaps05:06 The Importance of Holistic Approaches06:00 Generational Trauma and Mental Health14:09 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Insights20:39 Recognizing Women's Health Issues22:07 Challenges in Prescribing HRT23:07 Historical Neglect of Women's Health23:57 Black Box Warnings and Opiate Crisis25:26 Impact of Education Policy Changes27:32 Financial Barriers in Female-Dominated Professions36:54 Encouragement for Aspiring Nurses39:14 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationFollow and support Elizabeth on Instagram and Facebook @stayinyourcortex and visit her at Ardent Counseling Center Oak Brook https://ardentcenter.com/team-member/elizabeth-kelly/Thank you for tuning in to Women Making Moves, be sure to rate and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform and follow along on Instagram and Bluesky. Visit Amy at Unlock the Magic, and follow on Instagram and LinkedIn.Women Making Moves is for personal use only and general information purposes, the show host cannot guarantee the accuracy of any statements from guests or the sufficiency of the information. This show and host is not liable for any personal actions taken.
