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Kristin Jackson

05 March 2025

56m 54s

The Mind-Body Connection: Optimizing Wellness with Dr. Christine Vaccaro

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Christine Vaccaro to dive into the powerful connection between mindset, hormones, and overall well-being. Dr. Vaccaro shares her approach to integrative medicine, emphasizing how lifestyle choices, stress management, and personalized hormone optimization play a crucial role in longevity and quality of life. We explore how women can take control of their health by addressing both physical and emotional well-being.

Join us as we discuss:

  • How stress and mindset directly impact hormonal balance and overall health
  • Why personalized hormone therapy can be a game-changer for energy, mood, and longevity
  • The critical role of gut health in inflammation and disease prevention
  • Why conventional medicine often overlooks lifestyle factors in patient care
  • Simple, actionable strategies to improve wellness, from nutrition to mindfulness practices

If you’re ready to take a proactive approach to your health and feel your best at any age, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips! 🎧✨

Dr Christine Vaccaro is a double board certified and fellowship trained urogynecologist and sexual medicine specialist, who has been in practice for over 20 years. She is an associate professor of gynecologic surgery at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda. She recently retired from the military, and was the Program Director for the Urogynecology Fellowship at Walter Reed, and now practices at the offices of Rachel Rubin, MD, located in Bethesda, MD. 

She is also involved in multiple national medical committees, and has extensively published in medical journals, medical textbooks and online. She is medical advisor for the SHE+ (Sexual Health Education PLUS) Foundation, which is a non-profit organization which supports women's sexual health through research, education, advocacy and grant funding. When not at work she enjoys hot yoga and attending her kid's sporting events.

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Instagram: @drchristinevaccaro

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Practice website: https://www.rachelrubinmd.com/

YouTube (practice): youtube.com/@DrRachelRubin

Thank you to Dr Vaccaro for this incredible episode!

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