Myndful Health Panel Discussion
Recorded – 2025 October 9th
“What IS women’s health, really?”
Moderated by Esther Sarlo, Founder and Chief Visionary of Mynd Myself, for ninety minutes, six practitioners from widely different backgrounds shared their insights, experiences, and truths about what shapes and sustains women’s well-being—body, mynd, and spirit.
We went beyond symptoms. Beyond quick fixes. We talked about what really matters.
Topics explored:
- The power of understanding your body’s natural rhythms.
- Why women’s health is more than reproductive health.
- How physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being intersect.
- Common health myths—and how to replace them with empowering truths.
- Simple, practical tools you can use right away.
- Diverse wisdom from Western medicine; Complementary, Holistic, and Integrative medicine; herbalism; energy healing; movement therapy, and functional care.
Become your own best health advocate!
Links for: BFO Consulting and Women’s Lib (discount code: MYNDMYSELF)
Meet the Panel:
Dr. Neelima Deshpande – MD, FRCOG, FFSRH, Dip PST, Dip EBHC, MDCH
Dr. Neelima has focused much of her OB-GYN practice on Menopause, Sexual Health, and Urinary incontinence in women. She draws on three decades of experience working with over 400,000 women with a wide variety of gynaecological problems.
Dr. Neelima has used medical, surgical, psychotherapeutic, counselling, nutrition, functional movement, and holistic methods to help manage health issues. She also draws upon her experience with surgery, medication, and psychotherapeutic intervention.
Learn more about Dr. Neelima here.
Darren McConaghy – BKIN, CAT(C), CSCS, D.O.M.P.
Darren McConaghy is a multidisciplinary specialist whose expertise spans Athletic Therapy, Kinesiology, Osteopathy, and Strength & Conditioning. He began his career working with the Hamilton Bulldogs from 2006 to 2012, where he served as the team’s first full-time Strength & Conditioning Coach and Assistant Athletic Therapist.
The Founder of Reconditioning Hub, Darren blends rehabilitation, movement optimization, and performance enhancement with personalized coaching to support long-term health, wellness, and high performance for a diverse clientele.
Learn more about Darren McConaghy here.
Sherry Strong – Chef, Food Philosopher, Nutritionist, Author, Artist, and Health Advocate.
Author of the book, Return to Freedom, and Founder of the Sweet Freedom Project, Sherry has owned two holistic cooking schools—one in Melbourne and one in Vancouver. She was a highly regarded instructor at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN) in Vancouver.
Sherry’s philosophy is about understanding how the human species is designed to eat on a diverse planet and she runs programs to help people overcome sugar and junk food addiction.
Learn more about Sherry Strong and her programs here.
Dr. Ryan Wagner – Pharm D., Functional Medicine, WILDFIT Coach, 10X Fitness
Dr. Wagner believes we all have the power to create a life full of vitality within ourselves. That’s why he’s dedicated to utilizing functional medicine to help others reverse the root cause of their chronic illness.
He brings a comprehensive approach to wellness as both a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and licensed pharmacist. He is also a certified WILDFIT Coach, 10X Fitness Coach and Lifebook Leader. He is the Founder of Farmacy Counter to help everyone take control of their own health and vitality.
Learn more about Dr. Wagner here.
Victoria Mondloch – MD, OB-GYN, No longer practicing in an office setting
A recently retired physician from Waukesha, Wisconsin, Vicki was also the Medical Director of Wisconsin Stem Cell LLC. With over 35 years of experience, she specialized in women’s health, family medicine, and preventative health & wellness. Vicki specialized in bio-identical hormone counseling for women AND men.
Recognized as a VIP Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women and 2022’s Most Empowered Female Physician.
Learn more about Vicki Mondloch here.
David Allen Tracy – Behavioral Consultant, Certified Herbalist, Functional Genomics & Nutrition Coach
David Allen Tracy takes an integrative, evidence-informed approach to health that blends clinical herbalism, nutrition science, and functional genomics to address root causes of imbalance.
A two-time cancer survivor, he draws on both traditional plant wisdom and clinical research that supports the body’s innate healing processes, while recognizing the vital connection between physical and emotional health. To help shift subconscious stress patterns and promote resilience, David incorporates modalities such as ThetaHealing®, somatic education, and nervous system support.
Learn more about David Allen Tracy here.