A Healthy Curiosity

You're probably aware of how powerful acupuncture is for treating pain. Chinese herbal Medicine has a role to play as well. Fellow acupunctuist and herbalist Dr. Mark Brinson joins us to share his experience a clinician, entrepreneur, and creator of Evil Bone Water, a topically-applied Chinese herbal linament based on a 500-year-old recipe that Brodie considers a medicine cabinet staple.  On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: Mark's meandering path to Chinese Medicine What shaped and informed his approach with herbs and his overall practice Why he created Evil Bone Water  The traditional and the common uses for Evil Bone Water Tips for herbal medicine makers and entrepreneurs  What makes imperial grade herbs so powerful  Mark Brinson is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine with 30 years' experience. He has had several clinics, taught internationally and is a master herbalist. Now, as CEO and Brewmaster of Evil Bone Water, he is in over 1900 clinics internationally and growing every day. He still, and always will, make every bottle by hand with the highest quality ingredients on the planet. Links:   Join Brodie for the Aligning with the Elements Workshop in Ashland, Oregon Oct. 24-27, 2024 Read more on Evil Bone Water Get yourself some Evil Bone Water here and you'll be supporting this show. Connect with Dr. Mark Brinson: Evil Bone Water Natural Seminars Instagram Youtube Facebook -- Free Balancing Yin and Yang Meditation

You know we need a healthy gut microbiome in order to digest and absorb nutrients from our food – without pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea or constipation. It also plays a role in autoimmune disease, hormone balance, our level of energy overall, heart disease, kidney disease, brain fog, bone health -- the list goes on. With Chinese herbal medicine, we can encourage the body to release its own digestive enzymes and bile while supporting the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and intestines. On today's episode you'll learn: What besides food affects the gut microbiome How the gut interconnects with other body systems  Chinese herbs that help with gas, bloating, and fat loss A simple practice you can employ to help you digest and absorb better right away Dr. Andrew Miles, DOM grew up with a Taiwanese stepfather immersed in Chinese culture, martial arts, and medicine. He studied Traditional Chinese Medicine in Canada at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and later studied advanced diagnostics and integrated medicine at the Chengdu University of TCM in Sichuan, China. He lived in China for years learning more about Chinese medicine in laboratories and learning from China's top specialists. He is the host of the Botanical Biohacking podcast and works with an expert panel to source sustainably wildcrafted herbs for dampness. He has consulted for pharmaceutical companies, practiced medicine and taught martial arts in China, and has been recognized by the Taiwanese and Chinese governments for promotion and preservation of traditional Chinese culture.Through his Chinese herb company, Botanical Biohacking, he supplies some of the best herbal medicine on the planet to Chinese herbal medicine practitioners, including my clinic. Links: To get your hands on Chinese herbal medicine for your gut micobiome, visit https://chorusforlife.myshopify.com/Brodie  You'll be supporting this show! Chinese Medicine Resources for Better Digestion Episode 177: Microbiome Biohacking with Dr. Andrew Miles Episode 227: TCM Nutrition tips for a Healthy Digestive Microbiome with Dr. Darlene Easton, DACM Episode 236: Care and Feeding of Your Microbiome with Dr. Chris Damman The Weirdest People In The World by Joseph Henrich Connect with Dr. Andrew Miles: Website Podcast Books  

In September 2023, my Chinese Medical practice turned 20 years old. This episode started off as a retrospective on lessons learned in these two decades as a self-employed Licensed Acupuncturist, herbalist, and coach. While it starts with the role of a clinician and the nature of healing, it explores issues that parents, givers, and people who care about what they do may well relate to, like: If you'll never know it all, when is enough enough? How healing happens -- and who is responsible The work that happens before showing up for work Detaching the ego from outcomes, even when you care How you can be a healer even without a medical practice Thank you for downloading and listening to the show, and being part of my journey of helping people live healthier, happier, more authentic lives.  Want to celebrate with me? Leave me a tip, share something you've learned here with someone else, and of course, be good to yourself so you can inpsire others to do the same.   

Moving from overwhelm to a more healthy life is often about small steps. One such step can be embracing the philosophy of seeing how so many things can be connected. Approaching symptoms we're experiencing through the lens of the mind-body connection can help us do things like calm down our nervous system and reduce stress while still doing everything we need to do in our lives. Ali Damron, a colleague in the Chinese Medicine field, joins this conversation to dig into this philosophy of connectedness, particularly with regard to hormone balancing. When we attune to the part our hormones play in our health, it's another great tool in treating both the roots and branches of issues we may be dealing with. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: What kinds of problems Ali helps people with through hormone balancing How she begins unraveling symptoms and stress with clients Ali's own journey with burnout and how that informs her work today What helped her push through old habits to improve her mental and physical health Ali is a wife, mom to 2 little boys, an acupuncturist and hormone expert. Over the last twelve years, she's helped hundreds of women overcome hormonal balancing, weight loss, pregnancy, and postpartum, and menopausal symptoms. Links: Healing Back Pain by Dr. John Sarno The Myth of Normal by Dr. Gabor Maté Nicole Sachs, LCSW Dr. Kristin Neff Free assessment quiz Connect With Ali Damron: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Podcast -- Learn more about the Helping the Health Pros Coaching & Consulting program Explore the Basics of Chinese Medicine course

Taking steps in the direction of better health is a multi-faceted process. Not only do we have to take care of ourselves, but we also have to take care of the trillions of microbes that call our bodies home. Rooted in the Earth element of Chinese Medicine, the ecosystem of our bodies is integral to our health in a variety of different ways from our ability to produce energy to feeling grounded and centered. Dr. Chris Damman joins us in this conversation to geek out on where the science of the microbiome verifies aspects of Chinese Medicine.  On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: What the microbiome is and why it's so important How things like temperature and timing of food can affect our health The four Fs of food and which areas are often missed Why resistant starch is an important facet of our nutritional intake Dr. Damman earned his BA/MA from Wesleyan University, MD from Columbia University, and is a board-certified, actively practicing gastroenterologist. With a background at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation where he led the gut health, microbiome and functional food initiative, Dr. Damman focused on the role of diet and microbiome-targeted therapies. Dr.Damman specialized in treating gastrointestinal, metabolic, and neurologic disease throughout his five-year tenure at the foundation. Links: When We Eat, or Don't Eat, May Be Critical For Health by Anahad O'Connor Gut-microbiota-targeted diets modulate human immune status Acupuncture for the Treatment of Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome Connect with Dr. Damman Supergut Instagram Twitter TikTok -- Learn more about Brodie's Classes and Meditations Enjoying the show?  Help support us and keep the show going with the tip jar!

This season of the podcast has focused  a lot on demystifying different aspects of Chinese Medicine. From acupressure to qi gong, we've spoken with experts to dig into the details of how these practices can help us move toward better health. In this conversation, we're exploring some of the most common questions from patients in the clinic in an asynchronous q+a session. These questions cover a broad range from the concrete, tactical side to the more theoretical side to help gain a deeper understanding for how the practice of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine works. On Today's Solo Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: The difference between acupuncture needles and hypodermic needles How long it takes to get results from acupuncture What Chinese herbs have to do with acupuncture The process and benefits of using patterns in diagnosis Links: The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence “No convincing evidence” that depression is caused by low serotonin levels, say study authors Acupuncture for Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Blots on a Field? A neuroscience image sleuth finds signs of fabrication in scores of Alzheimer's articles, threatening a reigning theory of the disease Efficacy of omega-3 PUFAs in depression: A meta-analysis Curcumin in Depression: Potential Mechanisms of Action and Current Evidence—A Narrative Review Episode 14: Healthy Skin & Chinese Medicine with  Alexa Gilmore, L.Ac. Reach out to Brodie -- Learn more about working with Brodie Explore details about the Level Up program

A consistent theme in this show is empowering you to embody self-respect through daily actions; to take small steps in the direction of better. The body is always seeking balance and homeostasis through its own intelligence and there are usually actions we can take to help support that process. One such way is using points on the body to take care of yourself through acupressure. Katie Pedrick, L.Ac. joins us for this conversation to unpack some of the self-care possibilities that come from putting your own hands on your body. As another proponent of empowering you to support your body's natural intelligence, Katie co-founded the Moxa Acupressure app as a way to further put the process into your hands. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: Katie's journey to Chinese Medicine after starting out studying western medicine What led her to creating the Moxa app to expand access for patients How acupressure can be applied for a noticeable effect on our health The method for providing personalization in the app and why that's important An example of how to access a point with acupressure Katie Pedrick is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with a thriving practice in Boston (VIBE Wellness), as well as the cofounder of the Moxa Acupressure app. She began her career in cancer and pharmaceutical research with a masters in biotechnology from Harvard University, then turned her attention to Eastern medicine, earning her doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine from the Pacific College of Health Sciences. She is passionate about combining modern western science with ancient eastern wisdom, and is on a mission to empower others to reach their most vibrant health through accessible wellness. Links: Use our affiliate code “BRODIE20” to get 20% off the premium annual subscription and help support this podcast! Connect With Katie Pedrick: Moxa app Moxa Instagram VIBE Instagram VIBE Wellness Tik Tok Youtube -- Learn more about working with Brodie Explore details about the Level Up program

Whether dealing with a COVID infection or just moving through life, a lot of us may be hitting energetic walls these days. In times like this, employing methods rooted in Chinese Medicine, like qi gong, can be very powerful in taking care of ourselves. Dr. Juli Kramer has practiced and studied qi gong intensely for years and she joins us in this conversation to discuss building strength through the gentle movements of qi gong. In addition to the value of using both yin and yang practices in our wellness efforts, she shares how clearing stagnation in different parts of the body helps to avoid injury and disease. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: How qi gong fits into the Chinese Medicine framework in the era of COVID-19 Dr. Juli's journey from being an endurance athlete to practicing and promoting qi gong Why the gentleness of qi gong can be transformative compared to the yang addiction of western sensibilities How qi gong can help to strengthen our internal organs as well as other parts of our bodies Walking through practices to help with winding down for sleep Dr. Juli Kramer is a certified qi gong, meditation, and TCM beauty secrets instructor. She holds a diploma in Chinese Medicine Nutritional Therapy and multiple certificates in Chinese medicine. Juli also has a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Counseling Psychology. Links: Episode 129: Cultivating Energy with Qigong Episode 37: Playing With the Life Force Qigong for Beginners YouTube playlist Use code HEALTHYCURIOSITY for a free one month membership on Radiant Shenti! Connect with Dr. Juli Kramer: Website Radiant Shenti on Insight Timer YouTube Pinterest LinkedIn -- Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off of the 12 Treasures Qi Gong course! Learn more about Brodie's Classes and Meditations

The musculoskeletal system sees a lot of both acute and chronic pain issues given our lifestyles today. Acupuncture is a powerful and lasting medicine that can address a wide swath of those painful, mobility limiting conditions in a way that other healing modalities can't. This episode is for you if you have a body, since we all will probably experience some sort of pain in our lives, or if you know someone that's living with a painful condition that's getting in the way of them bring able to do what they love. Dr. Anthony Lombardi joins this conversation to share why acupuncture should be the treatment of choice for many conditions affecting muscles, joints, and tendons. Using neuromodulation, he works in his practice to return the musculoskeletal system to homeostasis. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: How Dr. Lombardi's journey to acupuncture began in chiropractic school What advantages he sees in acupuncture compared to chiropractic therapies What motor points are and how they overlap with acupuncture points Why a series of treatments is typically necessary for lasting change Dr. Anthony Lombardi is a 2002 graduate of the New York Chiropractic College and McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program in Hamilton, Ontario, and has been practicing acupuncture for 19 years. Upon graduation, he founded Hamilton Back Clinic and since then has become a private consultant to athletes in the NFL, CFL, and NHL. Over the past 19 years Anthony has given over 100,000 acupuncture treatments. In addition to practicing, Dr. Lombardi was also an instructor in the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program at McMaster University from 2004 to 2013. He developed his EXSTORE® system, which he currently teaches along with motor points and electro-acupuncture, to physicians and practitioners the world over. He regularly writes and contributes articles on motor points in the Canadian Chiropractic and Chiropractic Economics magazines. Dr. Lombardi's library continues to grow, with some 60 webinars available on a variety of MSK and pain conditions, as well as patient practice management topics. He holds live courses throughout the U.S. and Canada, and has a mentorship/education community on dranthonylombardi.locals.com. Links: Dr. Lombardi's Webinars EXSTORE Certification Connect With Dr. Anthony Lombardi: Website Locals Profile Instagram Email -- Learn more about Brodie's Classes and Meditations Enjoying the show?  Help support us and keep the show going with the tip jar!

Chances are, if you're checking out this episode, you're looking for tools and techniques to help tune into yourself and be a better self-healer. You're probably also aware that the things we do every day can make a massive difference in how we feel as opposed to only finding healing in a bottle. In this conversation, Amy Kuretsky, L.Ac. joins us to examine the deceptively simple, yet powerful technique of breathwork. As a broad term, breathwork is about simply bringing some intention to how you are using or manipulating your breath to reach specific outcomes such as regulating energy, clearing trauma, and reprograming old beliefs. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: What some of the differences are between types of breathwork Who often benefits the most from the type of breathwork Amy practices The benefits she found for herself through her practice How breathwork can help to unpack trauma A short example of the breathwork Amy works with Amy Kuretsky (she/her) is a breathwork facilitator and business coach working on Dakota and Anishinaabe ancestral land. Her work is focused on helping successful businesses tap into their intuition and do business differently so that they can fall back in love with their work. She uses the breath as a tool for healing and business building and has led online and in-person breathwork groups all over the world. This past year, she organized with a group of other breathwork facilitators for more anti-oppression and trauma informed training as part of the Breathwork for the People collective. Along with her coaching business, she also has a background in acupuncture and Chinese medicine and co-owns Constellation Acupuncture and Healing Arts, a healing space in NE Minneapolis. Links: Stanislav Grof The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Holotropic Breathwork by Stanislav Grof & Christina Grof Breath by James Nestor Get Amy's free 15-minute guided breathwork meditaton to relieve stress and move energy! Connect With Amy Kuretsky: Website Constellation Acupuncture & Healing Arts Instagram Constellation Instagram -- Learn more about Brodie's Classes and Meditations Enjoying the show?  Help support us and keep the show going with the tip jar!

Winter is cold, dark, slow time of year, and since we're a part of nature, it's easy for us to feel the same way: sluggish and more inclined to hibernate than to get things done. This most yin of seasons is necessary to balance the yang of life, and we ignore its gifts at our peril. In this episode, we examine how we can embrace the yin nature of winter,  along with: The connection between slowness, empathy, and connection What winter is about according to Chinese Medicine How qi gong can make you a better listener Why doing less is seasonally appropriate How to overcome winter's inertia to keep moving forward   Links: Register for Brodie's 1-hr Intro to Qi Gong: Embodied Meditation for Your Nervous System (Feb. 9, 2022)   https://inaura.com/events/qigong-basics/ Brodie's on-demand qi gong class Enjoying the show?  Help support us and keep the show going with the tip jar!

Habit change is tricky, especially making it stick. Often our habits originate from something that helped us survive or feel safe so changing those pathways in our brain can take planning, effort, and support. If there's something you'd really like to be making time for that somehow keeps getting pushed to the back burner, this episode is definitely for you. We'll explore both a personal win and a raw personal story in addition to some tried and true techniques for change that are rooted in behavioral science. On Today's Solo Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: What helped with keeping a daily exercise commitment Why it's important to get well acquainted with the forces of resistance How defining what enough is can help us stay balanced Links: Episode 120: How to Change Habits with James Clear Episode 167: Brain Science and Behavior Change with Dr. Kyra Bobinet, MD MPH Glo yoga app Aaptiv workout app Dr. Kristin Neff -- Learn more about working with Brodie Email Brodie Enjoying the show?  Help support us and keep the show going with the tip jar!

From time to time, every one of us makes mistakes and bad decisions. Once we recognize what happened, it can often be hard to regain our self-trust. Kelly Thiel joins us for this conversation to share her own experience of losing self-trust and how she's been able to work on rebuilding it. Her story inspires us to let go of resentment and anger to move forward; to move on from perfectionism and mistakes to find trust in ourselves once again. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: How discernment relates to self-trust in Chinese Medicine What some of the conditions were that led Kelly to the NXIVM cult The difference in the feelings of evolution versus things that are actually dangerous to us Why the answers we seek always come from inside ourselves How she defines enlightenment for herself now Kelly Thiel is an accomplished voice actress, author, speaker, consultant, and spiritual seeker. She practices yoga, does Pilates, and and has worked with spiritual healers around the world on her personal journey towards enlightenment. She is also a former member of an abhorrently abusive cult called “NXIVM”, which has been the subject of multiple documentaries on HBO, STARZ, and A+E Kelly has survived and reckoned with her trauma such that she now helps others conquer theirs. Kelly is set to release her much anticipated second book in 2021. This candid telling is an inspiring call to action, that champions readers to be their own guru, take ownership, action, and take back control, on their way to becoming “Unapologetically Glorious”. Links: The Frank Report - NXIVM Archives The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Dr. Kristin Neff Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult (2020) Connect with Kelly Thiel: Website Instagram -- Enjoying the show?  Help support us and keep the show going with the tip jar! Explore the Basics of Chinese Medicine course

Our digestion and gut health are wrapped up in a ton of other major functions in our bodies. Since we can't use what we can't digest and what we can't digest can cause problems, we can see cascading effects through numerous other bodily systems if something's not right. Here to unpack how the digestive system works and its central role in the body is Dr. Darlene Easton. She brings us some practical insights to help us understand our digestive functions and shift our understanding of our place in the world as living organisms. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: Why Dr. Easton thinks everyone should be obsessed with digestion What she would like people to do differently to improve their microbiome and digestive health How we can use Chinese Medicine to address common issues,  like acid reflux, instead of over-the-counter medications Why bile is so important to our bodies Dr. Easton earned her MSAOM (1998), MSACN (2011) and DACM (20200. She is an NCCAOM diplomate and board certified CNS. Dr. Easton has earned 2 post-graduate certifications from Guangzhou TCM Hospital and 9 certificates from Zhejiang University Hospital. With 20 years in higher education, she's taught all aspects of TCM including dietary therapy and nutrition. She was an associate professor at NY College of Health Professions (1999-2003) and NYCC's Finger Lakes School of AOM (2003-2019). Dr. Easton is now in private practice offering health and nutritional consulting while she continues to teach online to professionals around the world. Links: TCM Hub Dr. Easton's Free Resource Handouts Connect with Dr. Darlene Easton: Website Dr.  Easton's  Online  Course Facebook Email -- Enjoying the show?  Help support us and keep the show going with the tip jar! Explore the Basics of Chinese Medicine course

Given the stress and restriction of the last year, a lot of us might be carrying around some neck pain or unproductive posture. In the spirit of allowing ourselves to do less than we're humanly capable of, this conversation will address how we can work to reverse these issues with very gentle movements. Movements that invite us to be curious about the sensations we feel rather than trying to force our bodies to move in a certain way. To help guide us, Kieran Schumaker joins us for this episode to share their unique approach to bodywork. If you're into optimizing the functioning of your autonomic nervous system or the blood flow to your brain, you won't want to miss what Kieran brings to this conversation. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: How Kier started connecting different sets of knowledge they were studying through structural integration What neurovascular release is and how it's different from structural integration Some background on where the vagus nerve is and what it does in the body A tutorial on a couple self-care strategies for working with the vagus nerve Kieran Schumaker has been helping people with discomfort and pain discover greater agility and ease of movement while cultivating curiosity and an appreciation for our amazing bodies, for 23 years. A Board Certified Structural Integrator since 2005, Kier has been developing their unique approach to working more specifically with nerves and arteries over the last eleven years. In addition to working with clients, Kier had been mentoring and teaching other practitioners until the COVID crisis shut down their practice and put an end to in-person classes. In response, Kier started adapting their Neurovascular Release techniques so that they could work with clients over Zoom, and soon after began teaching other practitioners how to lead their clients through self-treatment sessions. Links: Rolfing - Dr. Ida Rolf Connect With Kieran Schumaker: Email to learn more about their upcoming course! -- Enjoying the show?  Help support us and keep the show going with the tip jar! Explore the Basics of Chinese Medicine course

It's been a tough year. As we slowly begin to emerge from, hopefully, the worst of the pandemic, we're also entering the full on yang-mode of summer. In the spirit of self-compassion on the heels of such a trying time, what would it look like to give yourself the gift of doing less? How can we lean into play and joy instead of the temptation of sending all of our energy and attention outwards this season? These questions are tough to untangle as we try to move from a mode of surviving to one of thriving. Dr. Yvonne Farrell, DAOM, L.Ac., joins us in this conversation to share her wisdom regarding how we can find the balance between these two phases. She provides insight into how we can attempt to harvest useful things from the pandemic experience in order to pursue meaning and purpose in life. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: Navigating the tension between going with the flow of the summer season and doing what's important to stay balanced How Dr. Farrell uses gratitude as a tool for getting us through Why acupuncture can be a crucial tool for self-examination in times of survival Why grounding and stability are necessary for lasting, effective change How she guides patients through the three levels of qi Dr. Farrell has been practicing and teaching Chinese Medicine and Channel Theory since 1996.  Her focus is on empowerment of students and patients so that they will embody the spiritual aspects of Chinese Medicine and make them their own. She believes that self-cultivation, self-knowledge and critical thinking are essential in developing capacity as a practitioner of Chinese Medicine. Yvonne is the author of two books: Psycho Emotional Pain and the Eight Extraordinary Vessels and her latest, Acupuncture for Surviving Adversity published by Singing Dragon. Links: Psycho Emotional Pain and the Eight Extraordinary Vessels by Dr. Yvonne Farrell Acupuncture for Surviving Adversity by Dr. Yvonne Farrell Breath by James Nestor Dr. Kristin Neff Connect With Dr. Yvonne Farrell: Website Dr. Farrell's Courses -- Register for the Free Inaura "Power of You" weekend virtual retreat Free Balancing Yin and Yang Meditation

Almost everyone that comes through the clinic is dealing with some combination of two things: stress and dampness. This episode is a masterclass, or at least a lengthy public service announcement, on dampness since some of the most common questions that come up are regarding what it is and how to address it. If you're dealing with tiredness, lethargy, poor digestion, brain fog, congestion, or are struggling with weight loss, understanding more about dampness can change your life. In this episode, you'll hear some guidelines for things to include in your life, but the ultimate focus should always lie on subtracting the dampening effects in the first place. On Today's Solo Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: Some things to look for on the tongue, as well as other signs, that can indicate dampness Why dampness usually comes from dietary indiscretions How Phlegm relates to dampness What causes of dampness can occur that don't come from food Links: The Tao of Healthy Eating by Bob Flaws Nutritional Healing with Chinese Medicine by Ellen Goldsmith and Maya Klein Episode 223: Moving Through Trauma with Chinese Medicine with Ellen Goldsmith -- Explore the Basics of Chinese Medicine course Learn more about the Level Up program Apply to work with Brodie

As the world slowly begins to emerge from the worst of the COVID era, there is a lot of collective trauma that we'll be working through for years. While any healing takes time, there are ways to move through trauma in accordance with the principles of Chinese Medicine that invite more ease into the process. Bringing with her some practical tips for processing grief, being soft with ourselves, and aligning with the season of spring, Ellen Goldsmith joins this conversation to elaborate on ways that Chinese Medicine can support us as we heal from trauma. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: What aspects of Chinese Medicine Ellen identifies as helping to work through difficult times What we can learn by learning from and aligning with the patterns of nature The advice she has for those of us having difficulty being with what is Why resilience and flexibility are so crucial Ellen Goldsmith is a licensed and board certified acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist with over two decades of experience helping people solve their complex health challenges. Her integrative, body- centered and intuitive approach is grounded in years of study and experience in helping people from all walks of life. She is the author of Nutritional Healing with Chinese Medicine: + 175 Recipes for Optimal Health. She teaches and speaks frequently to professionals and the public as well as consulting for companies and organizations. She lives in Portland, Oregon. Links: David Kessler Sighing Until You Yawn  Nutritional Healing with Chinese Medicine by Ellen Goldsmith Episode 104: Nutritional Healing with Chinese Medicine with Ellen Goldsmith Episode 006: Energetics of  Food with Ellen Goldsmith Connect With Ellen Goldsmith  L.Ac.: Website LinkedIn Twitter Facebook -- Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off of the 12 Treasures Qi Gong course! Learn more about Brodie's Classes and Meditations

Maintaining a healthy alignment with our bodies so often comes back to keeping things balanced and our hormones are no different. Dr. Felice Gersh is dedicated to helping women navigate life in an optimal way, particularly when it comes to the roles hormones play in aging. She joins this conversation to discuss her philosophy on how women can approach supporting their hormonal systems in a variety of ways. When dealing with hormone imbalances, Dr. Gersh doesn't aim for "natural," but rather an alignment with the body's systems that optimizes physiology. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: Why we need to pay attention to the effects of hormones on women's health The other roles sex hormones play in the body aside from reproduction How estrogen metabolites interact with and support the heart Why she reframes bio-identical hormones as human identical What the role of testosterone is in women's bodies Felice Gersh, M.D. is an award-winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, a comprehensive women's healthcare practice. She taught obstetrics and gynecology at Keck USC School of Medicine for 12 years as an Assistant Clinical Professor and now serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona School of Medicine. Felice is the bestselling author of PCOS SOS and has published several articles in peer-reviewed medical journals. She has also appeared in several films and documentary series, including The Real Skinny on Fat with Montel Williams and Fasting with Valter Longo, Ph.D. Links: PCOS SOS by Dr. Felice Gersh, M.D. Connect With Dr. Felice Gersh, M.D.: Website LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook -- Learn more about the kinder, gentler Ayurvedic cleanse

Chinese Medicine teaches us that winter is a time of quiet and stillness, a time for reflecting and conserving scarce resources. As we reflect on how we navigate the world, it's also a good time to get radically honest with ourselves about what we're holding space for in our lives. With the podcast entering a new, slower period of creation, it can be helpful to examine and take a break from things that we're keeping in motion just for the sake of motion. We can look inward and honor what our body and mind are telling us - to say no to things that are unnecessary so we can leave space open for the things that are. On Today's Solo Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: What the new era of the podcast will focus on An overview of how seasons and timing are reflected in Chinese Medicine Why breaks are so important and yin engenders yang One way to test if tiredness is truly fatigue or just stagnating energy Links: Episode 220: Q+A - 5 Elements for Personal Growth & Getting Out of the Way -- Learn more about Brodie Find out how to work with Brodie Explore the Basics of Chinese Medicine course

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine have been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments in the population. In this episode, we'll explore how that treatment made it's way into the American mainstream as well as answering some listener questions about the practice. We'll take a look at how the 5 elements interact with different individuals and we'll examine what it means to get out of the way. On Today's Solo Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: How the Black Panthers and acupuncture intersected in the early 1970s Why generalizing about the elements can be complicated Commonalities in how Chinese Medicine practitioners can work with people Ideas for getting out of the way to allow healing to happen Links: Unusual Tale of Acupuncture, Racism, and African American History in the USA by Dr. Tenisha Dandridge Mutulu Shakur: On The History Of Acupuncture & COINTELPRO Lincoln Detox Center: The People's Drug Program Radical Health: A Threat to a Nation - Mia Donovan on her new film ‘Dope Is Death' Dr. Tenisha Dandridge -- Explore the Basics of Chinese Medicine course Reach out to Brodie Learn about working with Brodie 1-on-1

Having recently explored the biomedical aspects of acupuncture on the show, this conversation takes an interesting counterpoint to examine how this modality also walks in the world of energy medicine. In addition to the more physical facets of healing, the power of your body's own intelligence and consciousness plays a very significant role in the process. Dr. Jill Blakeway works with patients to ground in their physical bodies and connect to their energy field as a means to holistic healing. Her insights guide us into an exploration of ways that we can prompt our bodies to self-healing abilities. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: How acupuncture fits into the energy medicine picture Why a lot of chronic diseases she sees result from miscommunication What role the placebo effect can play in acupuncture Why removing the sense of separate self is crucial to helping patients heal  An example of a practice to help cultivate a connection with your own energy field Jill Blakeway is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM), a licensed and board-certified acupuncturist (LAc), and clinical herbalist practicing energy healing for over 20 years. Jill founded the Yinova Center in NYC in 1999 and acts as Clinic Director. Blakeway is the co-author of Making Babies: A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum Fertility, the author of Sex Again: Recharging your Libido and recently published her third book Energy Medicine: The Science and Mystery of Healing. Jill was the first acupuncturist to ever give a TEDTalk, at TEDGlobal in 2012. Links: Electric Frog Face video Episode 189: The Evidence for Acupuncture with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman Episode 203: How Acupuncture Works - The Science Behind the Healing with Mark Whalen Episode 206: Chronic Pain, Migraines, Brain Injuries - Acupuncture & Functional Neurology with Dr. Ayla Wolf Connect With Jill Blakeway: Website Books Blog Instagram Facebook -- Use code "friendofthepod" for a discount on courses like 12 Treasures Qi Gong course or the Basics of Chinese Medicine! Learn more about Brodie's Classes and Meditations Reach out to Brodie with your questions! Learn about working with Brodie 1-on-1

Suffering from chronic pain is not a sign of brokenness, it's part of the human experience. If you're interested in exploring the idea of chronic pain and what we can do about it, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Dr. Joe Tatta provides a more contextual approach to chronic pain and explains how mindfulness can aid in the healing process. By learning to relate to our body and mind differently,  we can reconnect with resiliency and begin to heal. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: How the brain contributes to chronic pain Different ways to begin retraining the brain to forget pain What acceptance and commitment therapy is and how it can help with pain Examples of experiential exercises from Dr. Tatta's book, Radical Relief Why trying to fight negative thoughts can make them more persistent Dr. Joe Tatta is a global leader in integrative pain care and an advocate for the safe and effective treatment of chronic pain. He is the Founder of the Integrative Pain Science Institute, a cutting-edge health company reinventing pain care through evidence-based treatment, research, and professional development. For 25 years he has supported people living with pain and helped practitioners deliver more effective pain management. His research and career achievements include scalable practice models centered on lifestyle medicine, health behavior change, and digital therapeutics. He is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy trainer. Dr. Tatta is the author of two bestselling books Radical Relief and Heal Your Pain Now and host of The Healing Pain Podcast. Links: Episode 58: How to Heal Your  Pain Now with Dr. Joe Tatta Radical Relief by Dr. Joe Tatta Heal Your Pain Now by Dr. Joe Tatta Episode 203: How Acupuncture Works - The Science Behind the Healing with Mark Whalen Episode 206: Chronic Pain, Migraines, Brain Injuries - Acupuncture & Functional Neurology with Dr. Ayla Wolf Connect With Dr. Joe Tatta: Website Podcast YouTube Facebook Twitter -- Reach out to Brodie with your questions! Learn about working with Brodie 1-on-1

In our journey of learning to embody self-respect, it's always important to include respecting our bodies. After centuries of propaganda from the beauty industry and other societal mechanisms, the internalized oppression against women's bodies has shifted over time, but is as virulent as ever today. Lauren Geertsen views it as a generational responsibility to end female body hate. As a body connection coach and the author of The Invisible Corset, Lauren shares what she's learned to help us find the innate intelligence of our bodies that can lead us towards wellness and joy. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: Why she wrote The Invisible Corset The societal manipulations that Lauren identifies as the five strings of the corset What advice she has for starting to break down some of this programming An example of a practice to explore in order to be more in partnership with your  body Lauren Geertsen is a Body Connection Coach who helps women heal their relationship with food and body image. In her previous work as a nutrition consultant, Lauren realized the underlying problem for her clients was distrust of their bodies, which results from wearing the invisible corset. Her website, empoweredsustenance.com, has supported over 40 million readers with holistic recipes and resources. Links: The Invisible Corset by Lauren Geertsen Episode 130: Trusting Your Body with Lauren Geertsen Floral Song Flower Essences Connect With Lauren Geertsen: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook -- Reach out to Brodie with your questions! Learn about working with Brodie 1-on-1

A lot of us that are working toward personal growth and evolution are always looking for ways to avoid getting triggered and getting reactive. If you're curious about why it is that, despite your efforts to grow, you're not moving through the world like the most highly evolved version of yourself, this episode is definitely for you. Michelle Chalfant has designed a manual for life that blends simple psychology and grounded spirituality: The Adult Chair. Despite growing physically, we often don't grow emotionally and spiritually in equal measure so Michelle is here to share advice on how to open our eyes and move to the Adult Chair. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: What the Adult Chair is and how it relates to the other chairs Michelle references Why we need to recognize when we're being triggered and own that as our reality How to take 90 seconds to start processing emotions Michelle's advice for busting up the negative stories that we attach to our emotions Michelle Chalfant is a therapist, holistic life coach, author, podcaster, motivational speaker and developer of The Adult Chair Model, a transformational model of self-realization that helps people across the globe discover who they are, become unstuck, improve their relationships and develop self-love. Michelle hosts The Adult Chair podcast, where simple psychology meets grounded spirituality and where she gives people the tools and techniques needed to find their power and transform their lives. With over 25 years of experience in all areas of self-healing, you can learn more about Michelle and her offerings by visiting TheAdultChair.com. Links: Donna Eden Michelle's free journaling prompts The Adult Chair by Michelle Chalfant Connect With Michelle Chalfant: The Adult Chair Podcast YouTube Instagram Facebook -- Download the free Calm & Centered bundle! Apply to work with Brodie 1-on-1

As we're coming to the close of a particularly difficult year, we're all probably feeling pretty stressed. For kids who have been thrust into online school, an uncertain world, and an equally uncertain future, the stress can be even more pronounced. If you're a parent, or really anyone, navigating stress, distress, and anxiety, you'll definitely want to listen in to this conversation with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge. Roseann primarily works with helping kids connect to body sensations to find ways to reduce stress and build stress tolerance, but her advice could really help any of us. Approaching sensations through somatic therapies, Roseann provides lots of insight and examples of how we can ground ourselves to get comfortable in our bodies. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: What makes the breath is such an important tool  Why she believes in a bottom-up approach to mental health, starting in the body What kinds of of body signals Roseann encourages people to focus on How she works with introducing breathwork to people who may be resistant at first Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a mental health trailblazer, founder of The Global Institute of Children's Mental Health, and media expert who is, “Changing the way we view and treat children's mental health”. Her work has helped thousands reverse the most challenging conditions: ADHD, anxiety, mood, Lyme, and PANS/PANDAS using PROVEN holistic therapies. She is the author of the first ever book on teletherapy activities for child and adolescent therapists, “Teletherapy Toolkit™” and It's Gonna be OK!™ book and The Get Unstuck Program™, which are resources for parents to reverse their child's symptoms. She is often featured on dozens of media outlets: Fox, CBS, NBC, FORBES, PARENTS, and New York Times. Links: Teletherapy Toolkit by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge Dr. Peter Levine - Somatic Experiencing Headspace Calm HeartMath Get the free resource with over 100 coping statements to help children and teens deal with stress! Connect With Roseann Capanna-Hodge: Website Global Institute of Children's Mental Health YouTube Instagram Facebook -- Download the free Calm & Centered bundle! Apply to work with Brodie 1-on-1 Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course (on sale through the end of 2020!)

What does it mean to be embodied? To start cultivating embodiment, we can often begin by bringing more focus to what it's like to inhabit our body rather than just where we are. The body does a lot more than just act as a vehicle to move the brain around from place to place. Brooke Thomas uses a variety of methods and media to help others onto the path of embodiment. As she joins this conversation, she brings lots of excellent insight into that process to help us start connecting to our genuine lived experience. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: What embodiment means to Brooke What the three dimensions of experience are How she starts to help people learn to check in with their bodies Why ease is hallmark of discernment Walking through a sensory practice that Brooke uses to help people start shifting their being Brooke Thomas works in a variety of ways to teach about how to cultivate a relationship with our bodies, and therefore with our being, and how that can have a profound positive impact on an individual and collective level. At its core, her work is a lived inquiry about what it means to shift out of a mental/conceptual lens and into an embodied/experiential lens. This shift truly changes everything about how we meet ourselves and the world. She is a Realization Process teacher who works with clients one-on-one as an embodied coach, and does group work within the online embodied practice community, Liberated Being. She was a Rolfer in private practice for 20 years prior to this work. She has run two podcasts, Liberated Being (formerly known as Liberated Body), and Bliss + Grit, which she co-created with her friend Vanessa Scotto. Links: Judith Blackstone Bright-Sided by Barbara Ehrenreich Connect With Brooke Thomas: Website Liberated Being Liberated Being Podcast Bliss and Grit Podcast YouTube Instagram Facebook -- Apply to work with Brodie 1-on-1 Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course (on sale through the end of 2020!) Want to practice attuning to Fundamental Consciousness? Download a free meditation here. You'll also be subscribed to Brodie's delightfully infrequent newsletter; of course you can unsubscribe at any time.

As we continue to investigate ways we can use our bodies to affect our minds, we're taking a deeper look at qi gong and how we can use the practice to change how our energy is flowing. An energy exercise that blends intention, breath, and the shape of our bodies, qi gong is a powerful tool to help realign both the physical and energetic systems. Febrice Piché is here to teach us more about qi gong in a really grounded, down to earth way that's easily accessible. With the wide ranging benefits these practices have, Fabrice believes they can ultimately help us develop the ability to be fully human. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: How Fabrice explains gasotransmitters and their functions What the difference is between medical qi gong and qi gong in general Why most qi gong practices can be helpful for almost everyone Some of Fabrice's tips to enhance a breathing practice What benefits we can get from focusing on our breath and how we breathe Fabrice discovered Qigong and Chinese Medicine in 1997 at the National Institute of Chinese Medicine in Montreal (Canada). In 2009, he began specializing in Medical Qigong with the International Institute of Medical Qigong, in Palm Desert, California. In 2011, he had the privilege to study with Professor Lin Housheng, Director of the Shanghai Qigong Research Institute and creator of the Taiji Qigong Shibashi system. A pioneer in teaching Qigong online, specializing in Medical Qigong and its use in Chinese Medicine therapy, Fabrice is passionate about linking cutting edge science and ancient healing arts. Links: Episode 129: Cultivating Energy with Qigong with Lee Holden US Health Qigong Association Connect With Fabrice Piché: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook -- Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off courses like 12 Treasures Qi Gong course or the Basics of Chinese Medicine! Learn more about Brodie's Classes and Meditations

The answers we get about trauma often depend on the questions we ask. If you're feeling stuck in your healing process, sometimes the best way forward is to trust that the body has its own story to share. Trying to force an understanding of what's going on can miss the clarity of embodying those sensations. By bringing together mindfulness with somatic therapies, Andrew Hahn works to tap into the body's deep wisdom. Drawing on lots of things being practiced in different spheres, Andrew shares his approach to helping people heal rather than trying to cure their ailments. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: How eclectic education and psy experiences formed the roots of his methodology What he views as the relationship between healing and sensation Tips for tuning into and embodying our sensations An example of how Andrew helps people understand what their symptoms are telling them Andrew Hahn, Psy.d, received his doctorate in 1985 and became a licensed clinical psychologist in 1987. Early in his career, he was on The Graduate faculties of Leslie and Northeastern University and training director in a large Counseling Center. He is founder of the Life Centered Therapy Training Institute. LCT is a mindbody, energetic, psycho-spiritual, archetypal, narrative, postmodern systems, mindfulness framework for healing trauma and supporting evolving. He has lectured and lead trainings internationally in LCT and the Enneagram. Links: Self-Realization Fellowship LCT Training Episode 210: Tapping on the Body to Shift Your Mind and Emotions Connect With Andrew Hahn: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook -- Learn more about Brodie's Classes and Meditations Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off courses like 12 Treasures Qi Gong course or the Basics of Chinese Medicine!

If you've been looking for a different approach to cultivating emotional wellness and wellbeing, you will definitely want to catch this conversation. With influence on essentially every system in the body, the heart is the conductor of our inner orchestra. The heart is also capable of healing on a deep, programming level. Carine Camara identifies the heart and its energy as the most powerful force in the body. By using heart centered healing along with a blend of other paradigms, she helps people access their love and joy to fill themselves up so they can then fill up others. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: What drew Carine to work with the energy of the heart The mechanisms of using heart energy to create healing A short guided meditation to help us connect with our hearts Why this practice is particularly powerful for empaths and highly sensitive people What she recommends people do to start cultivating a deeper connection to their heart Carine Camara is an intuitive guide, acupuncturist, energy medicine practitioner, and the Host of the Infinite Love Podcast. Her mission is to help people heal. Carine's offerings/services are a unique blend of intuitive and energetic healing, practical science, and care. She has devoted her life to the study of physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. For the last 20 years, she has immersed myself in the healing sciences. Carine began by studying plant based nutrition, to heal her own physical issues, and later obtained her Masters in Chinese Medicine. Her practice and knowledge continued to expand, as she trained in Energy Medicine, and works closely with spiritual coaches, teachers and more. For those who are suffering from chronic illness, highly sensitive and/or looking for support in their lives, Carine has a wealth of knowledge to guide you back to wellness. She has an online practice and a holistic clinic located in Lafayette - where she serves the San Francisco Bay Area community. Links: HeartMath Connect With Carine Camara: Website Podcast Blog Instagram Facebook -- Apply to work with Brodie 1-on-1 Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course (on sale through the end of 2020!)

Our responses to stress can often be habituated in ways we may not like. With practice, however, it's possible to hack our limiting beliefs and subconscious patterns in a way that allows us to show up with more presence and kindness to ourselves and those around us. Stacy Claxton is an expert in helping people use their body as a bridge to the mind, with Emotional Freedom Techniques, to get to the root causes of emotional and physical suffering. By taking our own fingertips to our own bodies, we can use this form of psychological acupuncture to bring about ease, flow, and natural healing.  On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: Why telling the body that it's safe is so powerful What conditions and traumas EFT is often effective in treating How timing plays into the effectiveness of EFT Stacy walks us through an example of how tapping works Stacy Claxton is a transformational coach and integrative health practitioner who helps stuck people find freedom and flow. She guides growth seekers, heart-centered healers, and embodied leaders through their biggest blocks to discover their boundless inner power, adding that critical piece: body-centered tools to resolve trauma and rewire the nervous system for lasting change. Her practice blends ancient and modern modalities, including Ayurveda, yoga, breathwork, meditation, somatic work, prenatal and postpartum care, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, and more. An educator and entrepreneur, Stacy combines private client work with writing, speaking, facilitating small groups, and leading live transformational events. Links: Get Stacy's Free EFT Reference Sheet! Connect With Stacy Claxton: Website Email Stacy for a complimentary personal power strategy session! -- Apply to work with Brodie 1-on-1 Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course (on sale through the end of 2020!)

In a time when a lot of us are dealing with strong, difficult emotions, it can be easy to slip into bad patterns to try and cope and these patterns can spiral to harmful levels and addiction. On top of that, some of the most popular addiction treatments often end up reinforcing the idea that someone's identity is "addict" which only serves to feed the pattern. Michelle Dunbar has a different way of looking at addiction. Through the framework she helped to develop, Michelle and her team empower people struggling with addiction to change the trajectory of their lives rather than giving the power to substances and bad habits. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: What addiction means in the context of Michelle's work How her own experiences and those of other family members led her toward the framework she developed The three distinct components of The Freedom Model Why she says the opposite of addiction is diversification What has surprised her along her career of helping people with addiction Michelle Dunbar is the co-author of The Freedom Model for Addictions: Escape the Treatment and Recovery Trap and The Freedom Model for the Family. She is also Executive Director of Baldwin Research Institute, Inc., and The Saint Jude Retreats, not-for-profit research organizations with the mission to change the way people with substance use problems are helped worldwide. Michelle has been helping  people move beyond addiction for over 30 years. Links: Get A Free Sample of The Non-12 Step Addiction Ebook Get The Freedom Model Books for free by using code “freedom100” through the end of 2020 Connect With Michelle Dunbar: Saint Jude Retreats The Freedom Model Ebooks Twitter Facebook YouTube -- Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course (on sale through the end of 2020!) Work with Brodie 1-on-1

In challenging times, taking the time to make sure we take care of ourselves can be especially difficult. As the changes brought on by COVID continue to affect us, we're all coping with more stress which can lead to increased anger and irritability. Given these constraints, how can we work to ensure we're meeting our own needs in order to keep our relationships peaceful and harmonious? Melissa Wolak provides some excellent, practical advice for naming, claiming, and processing our anger so we can move on more productively. Anger is often a habitual reaction and Melissa shares ways to approach finding and changing our reaction habits when facing stress and uncertainty. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: What the difference is between reacting and responding How we can stay resilient and flexible in our window of tolerance Why affect labeling is important to reducing reactivity What the different types of anger are and how they often show up How we can get more in touch with the existence or presence of anger Melissa Wolak mentors and leads women to reclaim their energy, time and wellbeing with powerful mindset shifts, deepening their mind-body connection and establishing sustainable lifestyle practices. As a mindset and empowerment coach, she is a fierce advocate for creating more fulfillment, freedom and self-compassion. The foundation of her movement and unique system connects science and soul. She incorporates her 23 years of experience in the healthcare and neurotrauma fields as a holistic Speech-Language Cognitive therapist, education with a Bachelors and Masters in Communication Science Disorders and her development of tools to conquer stress and burnout by incorporating neuroscience, mindfulness and assertive communication strategies. Links: Dr. Marilee Adams Free Guided Breathwork offer! Connect With Melissa Wolak: Website Instagram  Facebook LinkedIn YouTube -- Work with Brodie 1-on-1 Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course

The hormonal shifts women experience later in life, namely perimenopause and menopause, aren't talked about very often. This lack of education and awareness can lead to women feeling out of control and confused when their bodies start changing, sliding away from things they used to be able to count on. Dr. Amy Zahm has helped many women navigate these shifts in identity and she brings a lot of useful wisdom to this conversation around the benefits that Chinese Medicine can have for women going through menopause and perimenopause. Rather than a medicalized condition that needs treating, she encourages us to view these reorganizations as part. of the natural, beautiful progression of yin and yang in the body. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: Why play is so crucial and some ideas for getting started What perimenopause is and what the signs of it are The Chinese Medicine perspective on how different times in life are for different purposes Why finding ways to slow down is often so critical in responding to signals from our bodies How even taking a 60 second breathing break can help you start downregulating the nervous system Dr. Amy Zahm is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine who has been practicing in rural NE Oregon for sixteen years. Amy specializes in women's health, mental and emotional health, chronic illness and pain management. She has a particular love for using the principles of Chinese Medicine to help women of all ages navigate the transitional periods of their lives with more ease and grace than our society generally allows. In addition to serving Wallowa county, she will soon be expanding her practice to include telehealth. Look for Ground and Sky: Chinese and Functional Medicine for Women's Health at groundandskyhealth.com. Staying connected In addition to attending acupuncture school at SWAC in Albuquerque at the same time, she and I shared a massage therapy space back in the day. Links: The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine Lillian Bridges - Lotus Institute Institute for Traditional Medicine Heaving Bosoms Podcast Connect With Dr. Amy Zahm: Website (Coming Soon!) Email Instagram  Facebook -- Learn more about working with Brodie Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off the 12 Treasures Qi Gong course or the Breathing Bundle collection! Reach out to Brodie

If you suffer from chronic pain, migraines, ongoing concussion symptoms, or really anything related to neurology, you'll definitely want to check out this conversation with Dr. Ayla Wolf. Dr. Wolf blends the paradigms of functional neurology, Chinese Medicine, and acupuncture to bring a unique healing perspective to her patients. By looking at people in real time, rather than just a snapshot of their conditions, she's able to analyze and apply differential diagnoses to treat the whole, connected system of the brain and body. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: What functional neurology is and how it looks in a Chinese Medicine setting Why things can get missed when looking at patients in specialized silos How the dynamic nature of the nervous system can affect neurological exams What the research says on the cumulative effects of acupuncture treatments Some insight into how herbs can interact with the immune system of the brain Dr. Ayla Wolf is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine specializing in neurological disorders, concussions and traumatic brain injuries.  She is a faculty member of the Carrick Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, and teaches doctoral program courses in neurology as an adjunct faculty of the AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, and American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is an international speaker and educator on functional neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurological exam techniques, and neuro-rehabilitation utilizing acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She also teaches advanced courses on the management of patients with concussions and TBI. Links: Carrick Institute Episode 65: Brain Training and Your 6th Sense with Dr. Titus Chiu Huangdi Neijing Free Resources for Practitioners Courses for Acupuncturists Connect With Dr. Ayla Wolf: Website Instagram Facebook -- Learn more about working with Brodie Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off the 12 Treasures Qi Gong course or the Breathing Bundle collection! Reach out to Brodie

Seeing herbs in action is a powerful reminder of why we can find roots of herbal medicine in basically every culture. Through a couple different ventures, Chloe Weber has done lots of great work to make Chinese Medicine and herbs accessible to more people, particularly in underserved communities. Chloe has dedicated her life to blending her passions for public health and Chinese Medicine and she joins us to share her knowledge on herbs, the benefits they bring to public health, and so much more. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: Why she compares the anatomy of herbal formulas to a symphony The important role digestion plays in overall health How the gut-brain axis affects numerous systems throughout the body What led her into building herbal formulas with CBD Chloe developed an interest in public health and medicine after being diagnosed with Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in high school. As one of the first cases diagnosed in Costa Rica, Chloe was drawn to study Ecology and Evolutionary biology at CU Boulder where she began to understand how diseases evolve along with us and the deep connection between humans and our environment. Eventually, Chloe was drawn to Chinese medicine as a way to address public health issues. She graduated with a Masters of Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder and spent time studying at Heilongjiang University Hospital in Harbin, China. After graduating, Chloe co-founded a non-profit sliding-scale walk-in Chinese herb clinic called Urban Herbs. Running her clinic Chloe was able to dive into her study of herbs and found great joy in community outreach. When her son Remy was diagnosed with a rare and debilitating genetic disorder (STXBP1) she decided to combine the power of Chinese Herbs with high quality full spectrum hemp and co-founded Radical Roots. Links: Chloe's Interview with Dave Asprey on Bulletproof Radio AHC #175: Stress & Sleep - geeking out on Chinese herbs, cannabis with Stacey Donelson, L.Ac. Special Offer! Use code “HealthyCuriosity” to get 20% off your first order from Radical Roots   Connect With Chloe Weber: Remy's Revenge Radical Roots Instagram Facebook -- Learn more about working with Brodie Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off the 12 Treasures Qi Gong course or the Breathing Bundle collection! Reach out to Brodie

Fibromyalgia is an incredibly complex syndrome that involves multiple, intertwined systems in the body. The collection of symptoms and expressions of fibromyalgia can often confound the conventional, allopathic medicine approach, leaving patients frustrated and disheartened. In order to unravel that complexity, Chris Volesky has created a protocol to treat fibromyalgia that builds on itself rather than trying to treat individual symptoms and systems of the body separately. Chris shares some of the basis of his approach and how the body can begin to heal itself once we remove some of the obstacles in the way. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: The 8 presentation patterns he identified through treating hundreds of fibromyalgia patients What his treatment approach is like and why a lot of it is oddly simple One piece of common advice that helps almost all of his fibromyalgia patients Walking through a one minute practice that Chris recommends to everyone Chris Volesky holds a masters in acupuncture and herbal medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University and co-authored a fibromyalgia treatment protocol for Carolinas Healthcare System where he and his co-workers treated 100's of patients suffering with fibromyalgia. In addition to educating dozens of medical doctors on the proper treatment of chronic pain, he's worked in one of the busiest clinics in the US treating thousands of people suffering from fibromyalgia, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, and fatigue. He's taught this fibromyalgia protocol to numerous doctors throughout the world and it's being used in US, Canada, Mexica, UK, China, Germany, Amsterdam, Australia. He is also the co-founder of fibrosolution.com. Links: Treatment of Chronic Diseases, Stage 1: The Immune System by Chris Volesky Connect With Chris Volesky: Website Fibro Solution LinkedIn Blog -- Learn more about working with Brodie Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off the 12 Treasures Qi Gong course or the Breathing Bundle collection! Reach out to Brodie

If you're curious about trying acupuncture or know someone who may benefit from it, it can be helpful to understand some of the background science for how acupuncture works. At a high level, Mark Whalen describes it as working with patients' own internal mechanisms to heal the body. Since our bodies are always seeking homeostasis, sometimes they just need a stimulus, like acupuncture, to draw the attention of the central nervous system to the affected areas. Mark guides us through how he views this process through a mesh of both classic and current ways of thinking about healing. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: His path of desperation with nerve pain that led him to acupuncture Why treatment doesn't always involve dealing directly with pain areas How he explains acupuncture when a patient asks how it works What is happening, mechanically, when an acupuncture needle enters the body How effects of acupuncture can relate to the default mode network of the brain Mark Whalen is the owner and acupuncturist at Five Points Acupuncture & Wellness. He first became interested in acupuncture while he was a patient. Facing an unwanted surgery for a nerve entrapment, Mark turned to acupuncture and not only did it resolve his issue, it changed his life. Mark went on to graduate from the New England School of Acupuncture in 2005 with a Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He is certified in Acupuncture by the Massachusetts Board of Medicine and in Herbal Medicine by the NCCAOM. Mark believes in integrating the traditional Chinese Medical model with modern Allopathic Medicine to get the best results for his patients. Links: Episode 189: The Evidence for Acupuncture with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman Connect With Mark Whalen: Website Facebook Instagram -- Learn more about working with Brodie Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off the 12 Treasures Qi Gong course or the Breathing Bundle collection! Reach out to Brodie

Whether you're feeling tight and stressed, listless and exhausted, or generally just not at your best, one of the most immediate levers we can pull to start feeling better is breathing. The effects of breathwork are so extensive that essentially all systems of the body benefit from improving how we breathe. Since our breath affects every aspect of our being, Jen Broyles shares why using it optimally is so powerful and so accessible. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: How her own personal health journey led her to breathwork What effects breathwork can have from both scientific and spiritual perspectives The changes in her thinking that she attributes to using breathing practices over time What some of the science is behind breath retention and intermittent hypoxia A short example of what SOMA breathing is like Jen Broyles​ is a Holistic Health Coach, SOMA Breathwork Instructor, Essential Oils Coach, and founder of the Sacred Breath Community who helps individuals restore and optimize their health by calming the nervous system and addressing the root cause of their symptoms. After years of battling with digestive issues, anxiety, hormone imbalances, and the trails of conventional medicine herself, Jen made the decision to return to school to study integrative nutrition followed by training in essential oils and breathwork. She believes that nourishing the mind, body, and soul starts with healing foods, self-love, and most importantly proper breathing. Links: Jen's Sacred Breath Community Breath by James Nestor SOMA Breath Connect With Jen Broyles: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube LinkedIn -- Learn more about working with Brodie Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off the 12 Treasures Qi Gong course or the Breathing Bundle collection! Reach out to Brodie

As we're taking a brief pause from the regular podcasting schedule, Ali Shapiro gave us permission to rebroadcast this interview on eating triggers and what it means to embody self-respect. Originally aired on Ali's podcast, Insatiable, this conversation delves deep into the relationship between self-care and self-respect. As a systems thinker and someone interested in blending paradigms, Ali engages with how societal factors play into our ability to take care of ourselves and live healthy lives in contemporary society. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: Defining what it means to embody self-respect What can trigger us to stop our self-care How willpower and habits are different Ali is the founder of Truce with Food®, host of the top-ranked podcast Insatiable, a holistic nutritionist, integrated health coach and rebel with a serious cause. She's academically, practically, and empathetically aware of how the medical system, diet culture, and body positivity movements all have their own flavor of crazy. She created her Truce with Food method while in graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania where she earned her Masters in Organizational Dynamics, which is like getting an MBA in the change process, where she drew from her decade plus of working with real life clients and her own personal healing journey from having cancer as a teenager. Links: Ali's Truce with Food Program Eating Triggers: Embody Self-Respect with Brodie Welch - Insatiable Season 5, Episode 7 Episode Transcript Connect with Ali Shapiro: Website Blog Podcast Instagram -- Apply to work with Brodie Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course

Operating with a sustainable level of energy is not exactly a practice that's encouraged in our culture. Particularly in times of intense, prolonged stress, finding ways to feel nourished by what we're creating in the world and avoiding burnout are vital aspects to our health and happiness. Eileen McDargh joins us to help define what burnout is, who it affects, and how we can work on cultivating resilience in order to move from feeling burnt out to breaking through. As she says, crafting together the life of our work and the work of our life is done through small steps, the same way we would cultivate a garden. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: Reflecting on 200 episodes and the true costs of what we say yes to Why she disagrees with the WHO's classification of burnout as an occupational hazard How energy management fits into resilience What the personal prompts are that can help us break out of burnout Eileen's tips for avoiding burnout while working from home Eileen McDargh has been called a hope merchant although she says she has been put on earth for comic relief. She's an internationally recognized keynote speaker, master facilitator, and award-winning author with expertise in resiliency and leadership. Her articles have appeared in countless publications and two of her seven books have been awarded national recognition. Her latest book, Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Resilience to Refuel, Recharge, and Reclaim What Matters, launches in August 2020. In 2020 Global Gurus International, a British-based provider of resources for leadership, communication and sales training, also ranked her 5th of the World's Top 30 COMMUNICATION Gurus following a global survey of 22,000 business professionals. She's a runner, a weight lifter, and a lover of all things DARK chocolate. Links: Reach out with an audio message or any other feedback on the show! Burnout to Breakthrough by Eileen McDargh Burnout by Dr. Herbert J. Freudenberger Connect with Eileen McDargh: Website Twitter Facebook LinkedIn -- Apply to work with Brodie Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course

In a yang addicted society, particularly in the COVID era, falling asleep and staying asleep can be a serious challenge. Unfortunately, there's no one size fits all solution to better sleep, but if we start to treat our symptoms as places to get curious, we can begin to recognize some of the patterns that will lead us in the right direction. Dr. Damiana Corca joins this conversation to discuss some whole body approaches to getting better sleep. She encourages us to balance our yin and yang activity because in order to achieve, we have to rest. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: How she starts dialing into what insomnia looks like for individual patients What her philosophy is on splitting the day evenly between yin and yang The role of melatonin and her thoughts on using supplements What she's seen as the most common types of insomnia Why it's beneficial to identify signs of problems as they build, even before symptoms appear Dr. Damiana Corca is a sleep & wellness specialist helping people sleep better by using principles from functional medicine and Chinese medicine. Her practice is devoted to helping individuals heal from chronic sleep issues, and just as important, teaching how to prevent insomnia from developing in the first place. Her book on insomnia, to be published in winter of 2020, looks at the 5 insomniac types and a functional approach to healing insomnia. Links:  Dr. Hamid Montakab The Spark in the Machine by Dr. Daniel Keown Is Napping Good For You? By Dr. Damiana Corca More information on sleep apnea Free step-by-step guide to better sleep! Connect With Dr. Damiana Corca: Website Instagram Facebook -- Check out the Basics of Chinese Medicine Course Learn more about working with Brodie Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course

Understanding our traits and tendencies through a framework like the Five Elements can allow us to step beyond allopathic identifiers and change the framing. Doing so often helps us to steer ourselves in the direction of health rather than disease by connecting with what we're specifically experiencing. Mindi K. Counts shares a ton of great insights for how we can start to get in touch with and nurture our health by applying the Five Elements to both our physical and emotional wellbeing. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: How she found her way to this profession Her approach for helping people understand their own stories A brief overview of the mental and emotional aspects to the  Five Element framework Why it's important to look at both the virtues and weaknesses of the elements Mindi K. Counts, MA, LAc., is an integrative medical practitioner and Five-Element acupuncturist. Co-founder of the ​Inner Ocean Center for Healing​, Mindi is a keynote speaker, retreat leader and teacher. She is the author of Everyday Chinese Medicine and a contributing author to the Trauma Toolkit and Singing Our Heart's Song. She is the founder of the international nonprofit ​Inner Ocean Empowerment Project​, providing holistic healthcare and education through volunteer service missions to underserved populations around the world and in the U.S. She has been featured in several publications including Dr. Oz's The Good Life magazine for her work in Indian slum communities, Burmese refugee clinics and earthquake-ravaged areas of Nepal. Mindi is a graduate of Naropa University's Contemplative Psychology program and holds a Master's degree in Classical Five Element Acupuncture from the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture. She lives with her family and rescued pit bulls in the foothills of Colorado. Links: Inner Ocean Center for Healing Inner Ocean Empowerment Project Everyday Chinese Medicine by Mindi K. Counts Connect with Mindi: Website Instagram Facebook -- Check out the Basics of Chinese Medicine Course Learn more about working with Brodie Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course

Do you suspect that you could have more energy or feel better than you currently do? Viewing our bodies as interconnected ecosystems, it follows that these feelings and symptoms are often indicative of different kinds of stressors and upstream problems that are difficult to identify. Reed Davis agrees and he brings a fascinating perspective to this conversation where we can blend the holistic paradigms of Chinese Medicine and Function Diagnostic Nutrition. In doing so, we start to peel back layers of hidden stressors on our systems to get closer to root issues that lead to effects like fatigue. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: Why he views the concept of adrenal fatigue as outdated What Reed has identified as the three major categories of stressors The most common problems he sees that can benefit from functional lab tests How we can work to treat root causes without always explicitly identifying them Reed Davis, Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. He is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course. Reed served as the Health Director and Case Manager at a Wellness Center in So. California for over 10 years and now teaches the FDN Course with over 2500 trainees or graduates in 50 countries. Today, Reed is known as one of the most successful and experienced clinicians in the world, having provided functional lab assessments to over 10,000 clients. Reed is also a Clinical Advisor for BioHealth Laboratories and lives in the US, teaching the FDN Certification Course and helping his graduates build robust private practices. Links: Environmental Working Group Connect With Reed Davis: Website Youtube Facebook LinkedIn Blog -- Learn more about working with Brodie Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course Reach out to Brodie

As we age, our bodies can send us messages about what's happening and what we need to do in the form of symptoms. With the proper investment of time and energy along with guidance from someone knowledgeable in the field, we can bring drastic transformation to our lives. Dr. Kyrin Dunston, M.D. is one such guide helping people along this path. If you're interested in learning about how to adapt your diet and lifestyle as you age in order to function optimally, and especially if you're a woman in the menopause or perimenopause years, you definitely want to hear what Dr. Dunston shares in this conversation. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: Why it's important to distinguish between “optimal” and “normal” with things like thyroid levels What else is part of the weight loss picture besides eating less and exercising more How Dr. Dunston recommends we begin an approach to detoxing What micronutrient insufficiency is and its effect on us Dr. Dunston's go-to first steps for helping with weight loss in the perimenopause or menopause years Leading by example, OBGYN Dr. Kyrin Dunston lost a life-changing 100 lbs. and healed herself from chronic disease by addressing the root causes of her overweight and dysfunctional condition. This personal transformation in turn caused a professional one and she left OBGYN practice in 2011 to pursue helping women heal with this revolutionary type of natural medicine after being trained in Anti-Aging, Metabolic and Functional Medicine. As the host of Her Brilliant Health Secrets youtube series Dr. Dunston educates and inspires women to take control of their bodies and their lives and to thrive in menopause, not just survive. Links: Her Brilliant Health Radio #47: What is Radical Self Care? with Brodie Welch, L.Ac. Dr. Dale Bredesen Free Gift! Diet Deceptive Dozen and Lean Fifteen Reports free download Connect With Dr. Kyrin Dunston, M.D.: Website Youtube Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Podcast -- Learn more about working with Brodie Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course Reach out to Brodie

There are any number of reasons that you may be experiencing heaviness right now. Fortunately, there are methods available to all of us for altering our physiology through the breath, blasts of cold, and sound that can help to alleviate those feelings. Josh Solar has been tinkering with different aspects of his biology in order to affect the mind and consciousness for years. What he's learned, from breathwork to binaural beats, can help us to transform the heaviness we're experiencing, the same way it's helped him.  On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: What benefits he finds in his habit for putting his body in uncomfortable states How a period of heaviness in Josh's life started him on his healing path What some of the common effects are during breathwork sessions The role binaural beats have played in the development of Josh's practice Josh's advice for incorporating cold showers into your routine Josh Solar is an explorer of all things human. He's a devoted husband & father, a breathwork teacher, reiki master, ambient music maker & lover of all things that bring him to a state of wonder. Links: Wim Hof David Elliott Dr. Belisa Vranich Bonus Offer!  Get $5 off any breathwork class with code “healthy” at checkout! Connect With Josh Solar: Website Blog Podcast Spotify Instagram -- Learn more about working with Brodie Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course Breathing Bundle

One of the greatest strengths inherent to Chinese Medicine is the focus on getting specific to the individual and the symptoms they're expressing, rather than only focusing on the predetermined diagnosis and treatment. Brehan Crawford brings this lens to treating chronic conditions like Lyme Disease. Through Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, Brehan helps patients not only support their immune system with the specific changes they need, but learn to maintain it as they would other functions of the body, like strength or flexibility.  On the other side of these difficult journeys through Lyme or other complicated illnesses, there is often a great evolution for both the patients and their communities. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: Why Lyme disease is so controversial What can often constitute an effective Lyme diagnosis and treatment plan Why current tests for Lyme can sometimes be unreliable Brehan's case for how Chinese Medicine may be more effective for Lyme than allopathic medicine The role medical Qigong plays in helping patients stay in remission Brehan Crawford has spent the last decade specializing in the treatment of Lyme disease and its associated conditions. He practices in Oregon with patients from around the globe and teaches other practitioners how to address this growing epidemic. Links: Morgellons Disease Episode 150: Depression and Yang Addiction   Connect With Brehan Crawford: Website Blog Instagram -- Learn more about working with Brodie Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course 12 Treasures Q Gong course

Trauma is unfortunately an all too common reality. This leads to unknowingly connecting everyday triggers to life threatening feelings which can have drastic effects on our well-being and the trajectory of our lives. Liz Mullinar is committed to the vision that everyone deserves a good life and to heal from their trauma. To that end, she helps people find meaningful, permanent healing and trains others to be able to help as well.  On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: A challenge for you to stop making excuses How neuroscience defines trauma Why moments of trauma are never truly remembered The importance of accessing and releasing the emotions associated with trauma What she sees as the biggest barrier to healing from traumas in childhood Liz Mullinar is a globally renowned trauma recovery expert and trauma survivor. Over 20 years ago, Liz pioneered Australia's first trauma recovery program - Heal For Life - a peer support approach that empowers survivors of childhood trauma to recognize and heal painful emotional triggers, transforming painful memories into meaningful, permanent healing. Links: Heal For Life by Liz Mullinar Liz's TEDx Talk - Treating the core problem of childhood trauma Free gift!  Download Chapter 2 of Liz's book here Connect With Liz Mullinar: Website Heal For Life Foundation Email Instagram -- Learn more about working with Brodie Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course Reach out to Brodie

With so many personality assessments and indicators out there, it can be easy to fall into a rigid idea of what traits you feel you have to embody. Dr. Benjamin Hardy is here to discuss why you aren't just who you are, though. He encourages us to see ourselves as being far more dynamic than a Myers-Briggs or Enneagram type might make you feel. By viewing our purpose and goals as ongoing shapers of our personality, we can influence who we are and what we're heading towards. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: How his work evolved from examining willpower to personality Why our original natures are not fixed What effect our life context can have on how we view ourselves How approaching challenges with a purpose in mind can make them development opportunities The advice he has for those getting stuck in fixed definitions of themselves Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist, successful entrepreneur and bestselling author of Willpower Doesn't Work. His blog is read by millions of people monthly and featured on Forbes, Fortune, and CNBC.  He's also a regular contributor to Inc., Psychology Today, and Medium. His new book, Personality Isn't Permanent, provides science-based strategies for reframing past memories, becoming the scribe of your identity narrative, upgrading your subconscious, and redesigning your environment. Links: Personality Isn't Permanent by Dr. Benjamin Hardy Joe Polish Dr. Gabor Maté  The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Daniel Gilbert Viktor Frankl Connect With Dr. Benjamin Hardy: Website Books Twitter Instagram Medium Articles -- Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course Learn more about the Basics of Chinese Medicine Explore the Future Self Meditation

Given the frenetic pace of life we deal with today, it's useful to mine the wisdom traditions for ways to slow down and embody feelings like contentment and inner peace. Dr. Rick Hanson is dedicated to connecting western psychology, the contemplative traditions of the world, and the latest brain science to craft accessible ways for everyone to cultivate lasting qualities of mind and heart to carry with us. In this conversation, he discusses some of his findings as well as 7 ways of being that he's identified that can help us to make durable, positive changes in our brain. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: How the brain and mind shape each other Why he wrote his latest book as a pragmatic approach to enlightenment An example of a practice Rick recommends for helping to drop self-criticism The power of brief practices that are developed over time Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author with a keen interest in the brain and meditation. His books have been published in 29 languages and include Neurodharma, Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha's Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture. He's lectured at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard, and taught in meditation centers worldwide. His work has been featured on the BBC, CBS, and NPR, and 150,000 subscribers receive his free Just One Thing newsletter every week. But perhaps most importantly, he's been meditating since 1974. His latest book, Neurodharma shares seven practices for embodying them ourselves in daily life to handle stress, heal old pain, feel at ease with others, and rest in the sense of our natural goodness. Links: Neurodharma by Dr. Rick Hanson Free gift!  3 Meditations and Chapter 1 of Neurodharma Connect With Dr. Rick Hanson: Website Blog Books Instagram Facebook -- Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course Learn more about the Basics of Chinese Medicine

At a time when racism's effects on the US are on display, as they've been with the most recent slayings of unarmed Black men and women, it can be difficult to distill our feelings into words, but speaking out imperfectly is important and better than staying silent. Thousands lives have ended too early due to issues of institutionalized racism. In an effort to catalyze both reflection and action, this episode will hopefully serve as a way to remember those we've lost and offer anti-racist resources and action ideas.  On Today's Solo Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: Why we need to eradicate the toxin of racism from our society the same way work to remove toxins from our bodies The yin and yang aspects to the work of dismantling institutionalized racism How we can seek to align our qi with our values of equality, justice, and love. Links: Code Switch - NPR Anti-racism resources for white people This Historical Twitter thread So You Wanna Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo (get the audiobook or kindle, it seems to be sold out) White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad