Podcasts about balance acupuncture

KC Armstrong Interviews Dr. Kati Betters Owner of Interwoven Balance Acupuncture and Healing -- www.interwovenbalance.comhttps://onlineradiobox.com/search?cs=us.pbnnetwork1&q=podcast%20business%20news%20network&c=ushttps://mytuner-radio.com/search/?q=business+news+networkhttps://streema.com/radios/search/?q=podcast+business+news+network

KC Armstrong Interviews Dr. Kati Betters Owner of Interwoven Balance Acupuncture and Healing -- www.interwovenbalance.comhttps://onlineradiobox.com/search?cs=us.pbnnetwork1&q=podcast%20business%20news%20network&c=ushttps://mytuner-radio.com/search/?q=business+news+networkhttps://streema.com/radios/search/?q=podcast+business+news+network

KC Armstrong Interviews Dr. Kati Betters Owner of Interwoven Balance Acupuncture and Healing -- www.interwovenbalance.comhttps://onlineradiobox.com/search?cs=us.pbnnetwork1&q=podcast%20business%20news%20network&c=ushttps://mytuner-radio.com/search/?q=business+news+networkhttps://streema.com/radios/search/?q=podcast+business+news+network

What is Chinese Medicine? And what does it have to teach us about longevity? *How does Chinese Medicine explain the aging process?*What advice does Chinese Medicine have for increasing our healthspan? *What's the piece most people miss when it comes to taking care of themselves?About:Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, and self-care strategist. Brodie helps self-aware, high-achieving women break the cycle of stress, overwhelm, and self-sabotage so they can enjoy the lives they're working so hard to create, and truly embody self-respect.Working at the confluence of wellness and personal development, she has helped thousands of clients optimize their weight, digestion, hormones, sleep, mood, and vitality. A lifelong student of consciousness, Brodie has been practicing meditation, yoga, and qi gong for over twenty years and holds teaching certifications in each of these disciplines. She synthesizes ancient techniques from Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and yoga with the latest research in neuroscience, functional medicine and habit change to help her clients thrive.As a healthy habits coach, she helps women bridge the gap between what they know they should be doing to take care of themselves and actually doing it – without feeling guilty. She's the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. She's also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world. Learn more at https://Brodiewelch.com

When it comes to our emotions, most of us have experienced the influence of hormones. Even a slight fluctuation in our hormonal system can affect how we think and feel. As I recover from burnout, I keep wondering, How much of what I'm going through right now is related to changes in my hormones? How much of this breaking down and my emotionality is related to perimenopause? How can I harness the wisdom that comes with this life transition without being jerked around by my symptoms? I wanted to ask my friend and colleague Brodie Welch these questions. As a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, and someone with immense personal and progressional experience with burnout and menopause, I knew she would have some insight for me. I want us to normalize perimenopause. I want us to embrace the gifts and wisdom that come with this life transition. I want us to have the information and support to feel as good as possible while we move through it. I hope my conversation with Brodie helps you see your body, your emotions, and your current life stage with new respect and admiration. About Brodie: Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, and holistic health strategist. Brodie helps self-aware, high-achieving women break the cycle of stress, overwhelm, and self-sabotage so they can enjoy the lives they're working so hard to create, and truly embody self-respect. Working at the confluence of wellness and personal development, she has helped thousands of clients improve their energy, mood, sleep, digestion and vitality through hormonal transitions. A lifelong student of consciousness, Brodie has been practicing meditation, yoga, and qi gong for over twenty years and holds teaching certifications in each of these disciplines. She synthesizes ancient techniques from Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and yoga with the latest research in neuroscience, functional medicine and habit change to help her clients thrive. As a coach, Brodie helps people bridge the gap between what they know they should be doing to take care of themselves and actually doing it – without feeling guilty. She's the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. She offers online classes in qi gong and Chinese Medicine. She's also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world. Learn more at https://Brodiewelch.com. Additional Resources: (*Please hyperlink these resources in the show notes. Thank you) Video: Sigh Until You Yawn Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life by Claudia Welch

Chinese medicine is more than just treating health symptoms. It's bringing the body back into balance using lifestyle improvements, self-care and -respect practices, and nourishing our vitality. Brodie Welch joins me to talk about how she uses acupuncture, qi gong, and Chinese medicine to help high-achieving women start enjoying their lives again.   How to Break Free of the Yang Make time for joy Make time for rest Make time for proper nourishment Rest your mind and observe where you're coming from Live from a place of balanced ease and balanced action Treat yourself with the same kindness you would treat someone else   About Brodie Welch Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, and self-care strategist. Brodie helps self-aware, high-achieving women break the cycle of stress, overwhelm, and self-sabotage so they can enjoy the lives they're working so hard to create, and truly embody self-respect.  Working at the confluence of wellness and personal development, she helps thousands of clients optimize their weight, digestion, hormones, sleep, mood, and vitality. A lifelong student of consciousness, Brodie has been practicing meditation, yoga, and qi gong for over twenty years and holds teaching certifications in each of these disciplines.  She synthesizes ancient techniques from Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and yoga with the latest research in neuroscience, functional medicine, and habit change to help her clients thrive. Her holistic self-care boot camp program “Level Up Your Life” helps women bridge the gap between what they know they should be doing to take care of themselves and actually doing it – without feeling guilty.  She's the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. She's also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world.   Prioritizing Yin Energy Brodie Welch explains how she uses Chinese medicine to help people of all ages reclaim their health and move in the direction of life and vitality. A big part of her work is helping her clients embrace the Yin side of their life as society obsesses over the Yang, more masculine, traits. As with everything on this planet, we, too, go through seasons and cycles. However, Western society encourages us to stay in our Yang energy, foregoing the season of winter. Brodie encourages you to embrace wintering: rest, rejuvenation, and rehabilitation. Brodie shares some of the ways to break free of our Yang addiction. By prioritizing rest, joy, and proper nourishment, we can start to reclaim the Ying in our life.   Find Balance with Chinese Medicine It's all about finding that balance - but since we're so far into the Yang, we need to be intentional about our self-care and self-respect practices. Brodie shares how she differentiates self-care and self-respect, and how respecting yourself and showing yourself the same attention and care you would someone else is the best form of self-care there is. Chinese medicine is not just living intentionally - though that is a big part of it. It's also practicing qi gong, acupuncture, meditation, and embracing herbal remedies. The very nature of Chinese medicine helps reduce stress levels and softens some of the more uncomfortable symptoms of menopause and peri-menopause. How can you find the Yin-Yang balance in your life? What Yin practices will you start incorporating? Call the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic today and schedule your first appointment at 319-363-0033.   Quotes “There are all these different ways that we use to restore balance to the body. Chinese medicine, at its core, is really applied philosophy. You can make a choice every day to live in a more Yin way or a more Yang way.” [6:43] “Health isn't just the absence of disease. It's nourishing our vitality. It's living in accordance with who we really are. There's this consciousness dimension of things. We need to make sure that we are in alignment, that we are living in energy integrity and not dipping into our energy reserve.” [12:03] “In Chinese medicine, we can see things coming before they actually manifest. We can take someone's pulse and sense an imbalance before it shows up. We can look at the signs and symptoms that will affect an organ to see that if it's not addressed, it will get worse. The most potent force in life that we have to work with is what we do with our time. What we do each and every day makes so much more of a difference than what any practitioner of any stripe can do for you in an office.” [19:06] “I think qi gong is one of the most powerful self-healing practices people can ever learn. It's so accessible, whereas yoga can be really daunting to people. As we think about aging, ways of staying supple and flexible, reducing falls, improving bone density, and quality of life. There are so many studies on qi gong as being super effective in helping people maintain their health throughout their lives.” [33:29]   In This Episode What Chinese medicine is [4:00] Why we need to recognize and participate in the season or wintering [8:45] Why it's difficult to opt-out of the Yang culture that permeates Western culture [15:00] What practices to adopt to break free of Yang addiction [16:15] The link between self-care and self-respect [18:15] How Chinese medicine treats stress [22:15] How to move your life in the direction of life rather than imbalance [28:00] What acupuncture is and how it impacts your health and body [29:00]   Links & Resources Use Code CALM for 10% Off Adrenal Calm Download the Calm & Centered Bundle Download the Manifesto Brodie's Signature Program, Level Up Your Life Listen to A Healthy Curiosity On Facebook On Apple Podcasts Find Brodie Welch Online Follow Brodie Welch on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online    Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative    Related Episodes  Episode 53: Keto Green Approach To Hormones With Dr. Anna Cabeca Episode 51: Brilliant Menopause Secrets With Dr. Kyrin Dunston Episode 57: 5 Keys To Raising Healthy Kids With Dr. Brian Stenzler

SHOW NOTES  Watch today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yuQ-faxehVU (https://youtu.be/yuQ-faxehVU) Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, and self-care strategist. Brodie helps self-aware, high-achieving women break the cycle of stress, overwhelm, and self-sabotage so they can enjoy the lives they're working so hard to create, and truly embody self-respect. She loves helping people recognize their power: what they can do every day to influence how they feel. Brodie especially loves helping women who truly embody self-respect through their daily actions, and in doing so, disrupting the culture of busyness and overwhelm as badges of honor. She is passionate about people optimize their health and evolve their consciousness so they can express who they really are and show up for their work in the world and the people they love. A lifelong student of consciousness, Brodie has been practicing meditation, yoga, and qi gong for over twenty years and holds teaching certifications in each of these disciplines. She synthesizes ancient techniques from Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and yoga with the latest research in neuroscience, functional medicine and habit change to help her clients thrive. Her holistic self-care bootcamp program “Level Up Your Life” helps women bridge the gap between what they know they should be doing to take care of themselves and actually doing it – without feeling guilty. She's the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. She's also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world. Learn more at https://Brodiewelch.com. Guest : • Life in Balance Acupuncture: https://www.facebook.com/LifeinBalanceAcupuncture/ • Brodie Welch L.Ac: https://www.facebook.com/BrodieWelchLAc/ • A Healthy Curiosity Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/ahealthycuriosity/ https://www.instagram.com/brodiewelch/ Host:  Carine Camara  website: http://carinecamara.com/ (carinecamara.com)  Book your 15 min free energy reading:  https://carinecamara.as.me/?appointmentType=16568343 (https://carinecamara.as.me/?appointmentType=16568343) Instagram: http://instagram.com/carinejcamara (instagram.com/carinejcamara)  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carinehealing (https://www.facebook.com/carinehealing)  Music Credits: Laughing Matters- https://laughingmusic.com

Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, and self-care strategist. Brodie helps self-aware, high-achieving women break the cycle of stress, overwhelm, and self-sabotage so they can enjoy the lives they’re working so hard to create, and truly embody self-respect. Working at the confluence of wellness and personal development, she has helped thousands of clients optimize their weight, digestion, hormones, sleep, mood, and vitality. A lifelong student of consciousness, Brodie has been practicing meditation, yoga, and qi gong for over twenty years and holds teaching certifications in each of these disciplines. She synthesizes ancient techniques from Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and yoga with the latest research in neuroscience, functional medicine and habit change to help her clients thrive. Through her coaching programs, she helps people bridge the gap between what they know they should be doing to take care of themselves and actually doing it – without feeling guilty. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. She’s also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world. Learn more at https://Brodiewelch.com.

Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, and self-care strategist. Brodie helps self-aware, high-achieving women break the cycle of stress, overwhelm, and self-sabotage so they can enjoy the lives they’re working so hard to create, and live into their potential. She has been practicing meditation, yoga, and qi gong for over twenty years and holds teaching certifications in each of these disciplines. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. She’s also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world.  During this episode, Brodie transports you to the world of Chinese Medicine and Qigong. She shares great tips to optimize your bone health. After listening, you’ll learn how you can use using the principles of Yin and Yang in order to achieve a more balanced life. Links: Affiliate Disclosure* Brodie's Website With Free Yin and Yang Meditation Timestamps: 03:52 - What is Chinese Medicine 07:31 - All about Qi Gong and the importance of kidney energy 09:51 - "When we're thinking about kidney energy, we're thinking about the bones, we're thinking about our ability to feel sufficient in ourselves." - Brodie Welch  13:58 - How Qi Gong works to help the body 23:11 -  "If you want to get out of stress, fight, flight, freeze mode the simplest way, just  do this 10 times - inhale while you bring your arms up, and then exhale as you bring your arms down." - Brodie Welch  24:02 - How to do simple Qi Gong exercises 28:50 - Talking about the 12 treasures of our body 34:02 - What does Chinese Medicine say about food that can help us 37:09 - "Without good digestion, we're not going to be getting the nutrients down to the bone level." - Brodie Welch 38:02 - Talking about her 12 Treasures Qi Gong class  DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and the Happy Bones, Happy Life program. *In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you). If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life. I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.

Get free access to Mark's "5 Strategies for Controlling Social Media" Video or go to MarkStruczewski.com.   Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, and self-care strategist. She helps self-aware, high-achieving women break the cycle of stress, overwhelm, and self-sabotage so they can enjoy the lives they're working so hard to create, and live into their potential. Working at the confluence of wellness and personal development, she has helped thousands of clients optimize their weight, digestion, hormones, sleep, mood, and vitality.  She's the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. She's also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world.   On this episode with Brodie Welch: How to overcome stress, overwhelm & self-Sabotage The problem of comparing ourselves with others What to look for when choosing an acupuncturist Not other breathing is created equal Breathing is a bridge   If you're looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com. Follow me on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.

"You have the right to take care of yourself. When you do, everyone else in your life will benefit, and you'll get more done in less time.” - Brodie Welch In this week's podcast, I am talking with Brodie Welch, a transformational coach, Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, self-care strategist, and holistic health educator.   Brodie helps self-aware, high-achieving women break the cycle of stress, overwhelm, and self-sabotage so they can enjoy the lives they’re working so hard to create, and live into their potential.   In this week's episode, we jam on Chinese Medicine's take on Feminine Fire and how we can nurture it; yin and yang of sexuality and libido; the key habits of self-respecting women, and much more!   More about Brodie Welch:   She has helped thousands of clients optimize their weight, digestion, hormones, sleep, mood, and vitality. Her holistic self-care boot camp program “Level Up Your Life” helps women bridge the gap between what they know they should be doing to take care of themselves and actually doing it – without feeling guilty. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. She’s also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world.  We had a blast jamming on Feminine Fire in this episode of A Healthy Curiosity.   Download her free breathing meditation HERE!   and her Right to Take Care of Yourself Manifesto HERE.

Brodie Welch is an acupuncturist, herbalist, transformation Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, holistic transformation coach, and self-care strategist. She's the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. Brodie's website: http://brodiewelch.com

Today's episode features Brodie Welch, a Chinese Medicine expert who helps us to recognize that from a Chinese medicine perspective, everything is energy, and sexual energy is an important subset of our total sum of energy reserves. We cover how to apply all areas of the Chinese medicinal branches, the original body/mind/spirit medicine, into our lives and daily choices, "talking" and working with our organ systems to create balance. The 5 Branches Brodie helps us to understand the five branches of traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at the body as a whole and how the organs and circulatory systems work together. The five branches include right thinking, which is the connection between mind and body, acupuncture, herbs, bodywork such as massage, and diet. A complete system of healthcare Chinese Medicine is a complete system of health care that has been in practice for 3-5,000 years. Basically, it is able to address any health issue for which you do not need to visit an Emergency Room. Stress reduction hack Brodie tells us an important way to reduce stress and heal our bodies and minds - breathing. Proper breath technique allows our body to get into a resting, digesting, and recovering state, away from a stressful "fight or flight" state which can be detrimental over time. See the link below for a great breathing meditation lesson. Balance Yin and Yang describe how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world, and how they may give rise to each other as they interrelate to one another. We cover how both need to exist in harmony within every organ system for us to be healthy. How does this all apply to sexual energy? "How can Chinese Medicine help me have better sex? Well, let me count the ways..." During this part of our discussion, Brodie details the five major organ systems: the Liver, the Spleen, the Heart, the Lungs, and the Kidneys. The latter being the important organ system when we talk in depth about our reproductive system energy reserves or "pilot light" as Brodie calls it. This is an important energy reserve system which can quickly be depleted by lack of sleep and overwork, often leading to lowered sexual desire and imbalance. So how can people get more access to their sexual energy? Listen in to hear what you can do to maintain and improve balance and energy levels. We strategize things we can do in each branch of Chinese Medicine along with where you can find a qualified Oriental Medicine practitioner. Background Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, holistic health coach, and self-care strategist. She's the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. Brodie helps caring, high-achieving, women put themselves on their own to-do lists so they can trade stress and burnout for energy, joy, and vibrant health. She has helped thousands of clients improve their digestion, sleep, and mood; dial in a regular body-mind practice, and step into the next version of themselves. She leads self-care boot camp programs to help women bridge the gap between what they know they should be doing to take care of themselves and actually doing it. She's also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world. Links Brodie's website: http://brodiewelch.com Calm and Centered Bundle: http://brodiewelch.com/opt-in-bundle/ Free 5-minute breathing meditation: http://brodiewelch.com/breathing-break/ Podcast page: http://www.brodiewelch.com/podcast Brodie's Signature Program, Level Up Your Life: http://brodiewelch.com/level-up National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: http://www.nccaom.org/ More info: Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/ Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/ If you're enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcast Better Sex with Jessa Zimmerman https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/More info and resources: How Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to make sex easy and fun for both of you: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast

Today’s episode features Brodie Welch, a Chinese Medicine expert who helps us to recognize that from a Chinese medicine perspective, everything is energy, and sexual energy is an important subset of our total sum of energy reserves.We cover how to apply all areas of the Chinese medicinal branches, the original body/mind/spirit medicine, into our lives and daily choices, "talking" and working with our organ systems to create balance.The 5 BranchesBrodie helps us to understand the five branches of traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at the body as a whole and how the organs and circulatory systems work together.The five branches include right thinking, which is the connection between mind and body, acupuncture, herbs, bodywork such as massage, and diet.A complete system of healthcareChinese Medicine is a complete system of health care that has been in practice for 3-5,000 years. Basically, it is able to address any health issue for which you do not need to visit an Emergency Room.Stress reduction hackBrodie tells us an important way to reduce stress and heal our bodies and minds - breathing. Proper breath technique allows our body to get into a resting, digesting, and recovering state, away from a stressful "fight or flight" state which can be detrimental over time. See the link below for a great breathing meditation lesson.BalanceYin and Yang describe how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world, and how they may give rise to each other as they interrelate to one another.We cover how both need to exist in harmony within every organ system for us to be healthy.How does this all apply to sexual energy?"How can Chinese Medicine help me have better sex? Well, let me count the ways..."During this part of our discussion, Brodie details the five major organ systems: the Liver, the Spleen, the Heart, the Lungs, and the Kidneys. The latter being the important organ system when we talk in depth about our reproductive system energy reserves or "pilot light" as Brodie calls it.This is an important energy reserve system which can quickly be depleted by lack of sleep and overwork, often leading to lowered sexual desire and imbalance.So how can people get more access to their sexual energy?Listen in to hear what you can do to maintain and improve balance and energy levels. We strategize things we can do in each branch of Chinese Medicine along with where you can find a qualified Oriental Medicine practitioner.BackgroundBrodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, holistic health coach, and self-care strategist. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003.Brodie helps caring, high-achieving, women put themselves on their own to-do lists so they can trade stress and burnout for energy, joy, and vibrant health. She has helped thousands of clients improve their digestion, sleep, and mood; dial in a regular body-mind practice, and step into the next version of themselves.She leads self-care boot camp programs to help women bridge the gap between what they know they should be doing to take care of themselves and actually doing it. She’s also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world.LinksBrodie's website: http://brodiewelch.comCalm and Centered Bundle: http://brodiewelch.com/opt-in-bundle/Free 5-minute breathing meditation: http://brodiewelch.com/breathing-break/Podcast page: http://www.brodiewelch.com/podcastBrodie’s Signature Program, Level Up Your Life: http://brodiewelch.com/level-upNational Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: http://www.nccaom.org/More info:Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

Today’s episode features Brodie Welch, a Chinese Medicine expert who helps us to recognize that from a Chinese medicine perspective, everything is energy, and sexual energy is an important subset of our total sum of energy reserves.We cover how to apply all areas of the Chinese medicinal branches, the original body/mind/spirit medicine, into our lives and daily choices, "talking" and working with our organ systems to create balance.The 5 BranchesBrodie helps us to understand the five branches of traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at the body as a whole and how the organs and circulatory systems work together.The five branches include right thinking, which is the connection between mind and body, acupuncture, herbs, bodywork such as massage, and diet.A complete system of healthcareChinese Medicine is a complete system of health care that has been in practice for 3-5,000 years. Basically, it is able to address any health issue for which you do not need to visit an Emergency Room.Stress reduction hackBrodie tells us an important way to reduce stress and heal our bodies and minds - breathing. Proper breath technique allows our body to get into a resting, digesting, and recovering state, away from a stressful "fight or flight" state which can be detrimental over time. See the link below for a great breathing meditation lesson.BalanceYin and Yang describe how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world, and how they may give rise to each other as they interrelate to one another.We cover how both need to exist in harmony within every organ system for us to be healthy.How does this all apply to sexual energy?"How can Chinese Medicine help me have better sex? Well, let me count the ways..."During this part of our discussion, Brodie details the five major organ systems: the Liver, the Spleen, the Heart, the Lungs, and the Kidneys. The latter being the important organ system when we talk in depth about our reproductive system energy reserves or "pilot light" as Brodie calls it.This is an important energy reserve system which can quickly be depleted by lack of sleep and overwork, often leading to lowered sexual desire and imbalance.So how can people get more access to their sexual energy?Listen in to hear what you can do to maintain and improve balance and energy levels. We strategize things we can do in each branch of Chinese Medicine along with where you can find a qualified Oriental Medicine practitioner.BackgroundBrodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, holistic health coach, and self-care strategist. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003.Brodie helps caring, high-achieving, women put themselves on their own to-do lists so they can trade stress and burnout for energy, joy, and vibrant health. She has helped thousands of clients improve their digestion, sleep, and mood; dial in a regular body-mind practice, and step into the next version of themselves.She leads self-care boot camp programs to help women bridge the gap between what they know they should be doing to take care of themselves and actually doing it. She’s also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world.LinksBrodie's website: http://brodiewelch.comCalm and Centered Bundle: http://brodiewelch.com/opt-in-bundle/Free 5-minute breathing meditation: http://brodiewelch.com/breathing-break/Podcast page: http://www.brodiewelch.com/podcastBrodie’s Signature Program, Level Up Your Life: http://brodiewelch.com/level-upNational Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: http://www.nccaom.org/More info:Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

Featuring Brodie Welch, a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, holistic health coach, and self-care strategist. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. She has helped thousands of clients improve their digestion, sleep, and mood; dial in a regular bodymind practice, and step into the next version of themselves. She’s also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast, which explores what it takes to be well in a busy world.   In this episode, Brodie and I discuss practical applications of Chinese Medicine to find optimal balance, function & vitality in our daily lives, including: - Self-care practices using TCM as a framework for well-being: Qi gong, acupressure, herbal remedies and the use of essential oils. - How we can apply the yin/yang theory, understanding of the Elements, and the horary (hawr-uh-ree) cycle - Why intention is everything when it comes to self-care - Diet through the Chinese Medicine Lens: how, what and when to eat to maximize efficiency, minimize toll on the body, and, to stimulate mental clarity   Brodie’s website: http://brodiewelch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrodiewelchLAC   Brodie’s Podcast, A Healthy Curiosity www.brodiewelch.com/podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-healthy-curiosity/id1133292360# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahealthycuriosity Twitter: https://twitter.com/ahcuriosity   Offerings from Brodie: What’s Your Chinese Element? http://brodiewelch.com/chinese-element-quiz Free 5-minute breathing meditation: http://brodiewelch.com/breathing-break Brodie’s Signature Coaching Program, Level Up Your Life: http://brodiewelch.com/level-up  

Meet Brodie Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, group coach, and self-care strategist. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. In addition to her clinical practice, Brodie helps caring, high-achieving, women put themselves on their own to-do lists so they can trade stress and burnout for energy, joy, and vibrant health. She has helped thousands of clients improve their digestion, sleep, and mood; dial in a regular bodymind practice, and step into the next version of themselves. She’s also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world. My fave moments from this conversation: Brodie and I share the whole cobbler's children have no shoes syndrome...Brodie in the form of her own self-care and me (not) being able to strategize and plan for me (but a whiz-bang doing it for others!). The messages you receive early on when your dad is a functioning alcoholic (and fairly absent) and your mom is basically Superwoman. How being around kids (Brodie became a step-mom to two children who'd lost their mom) tends to bring up all the not so great stuff about our childhoods (Can I get an AMEN!). Asking why we put such unnecessary pressure on ourselves? Just...why? The shame of being a healer and not being able to cure yourself. How to be a good step-parent when you haven't had the best of role models and not wanting to carry forward traumas and wounds from your own childhood. And so much more including lessons from step-parenting, being an overachieving altruist, and healing through work with the Chinese elements. People + Resources Mentioned Emelia Symington Fedy's thoughts on radical inconvenience as it relates to self-care (check out Emelia's episode on Going There) Tara Gentile, CEO of CoCommercial (where Brodie and I first met) What's Your Chinese Element - Brodie's amazing resource for learning more about your Chinese element Connect with Brodie Website |Facebook | A Healthy Curiosity Podcast (check out my episode!)

Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, holistic health coach, and self-care strategist. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. Brodie helps caring, high-achieving, women put themselves on their own to-do lists so they can trade stress and burnout for energy, joy, and vibrant health. She has helped thousands of clients improve their digestion, sleep, and mood; dial in a regular bodymind practice, and step into the next version of themselves. She leads self-care bootcamp programs to help women bridge the gap between what they know they should be doing to take care of themselves and actually doing it. She’s also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world..What does Chinese Medicine have to teach us about self-care? Why did you go from treating people 1:1 in your clinic to leading self-care bootcamps? The essential self-care habits every side-hustler needs to maximize productivity, creativity, and healthTo take advantage of Brodie's resources and learn more about self-care, you can connect with Brodie on her website at http://brodiewelch.com/, and for more ways to connect, check out these links:Right to Take Care of Yourself Manifesto: http://brodiewelch.comCalm and Centered Bundle: http://brodiewelch.com/opt-in-bundle/Free 5-minute breathing meditation: http://brodiewelch.com/breathing-break/Brodie’s website: http://brodiewelch.comPodcast page: www.brodiewelch.com/podcastBrodie’s Signature Program, Level Up Your Life: http://brodiewelch.com/level-upWhat’s Your Chinese Element? http://brodiewelch.com/chinese-element-quiz/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrodiewelchLACPodcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-healthy-curiosity/id1133292360#A Healthy Curiosity Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahealthycuriosity/A Healthy Curiosity on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ahcuriosity

Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, holistic health coach, and self-care strategist. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. Brodie helps caring, high-achieving, women put themselves on their own to-do lists so they can trade stress and burnout for energy, joy, and vibrant health. She has helped thousands of clients improve their digestion, sleep, and mood; dial in a regular bodymind practice, and step into the next version of themselves. She leads self-care bootcamp programs to help women bridge the gap between what they know they should be doing to take care of themselves and actually doing it. She’s also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world.

Living your KonMari lifestyle includes a focus on health, wellness and self-care. Our guest today is Eastern medicine practitioner, Brodie Welch. Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, holistic health coach, and self-care strategist. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. Brodie has helped thousands of clients with a regular body/mind practice and leads self-care boot camp programs helping women put the principles of self-care into practice. She’s also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world. You can find more information about Brodie and her practice at Brodie Welch and follow her on FaceBook @brodiewelchlac Brodie has provided Spark Joy listeners with a collection of healthy living resources that will definitely spark joy. You can find: - Right to Take Care of Yourself Manifesto: Brodie Welch Calm and Centered Bundle Free 5-minute breathing meditation: Breathing Break Spark Joy wants to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @sparkjoypodcast. In this episode, you'll enjoy: How Brodie decided to pursue her interest in Eastern Medicine. Check out this article on self-care: This is What Self Care Really Means How health issues are connected to broader social and environmental concerns. Brodie’s definition of self-care. It can be difficult and uncomfortable at times, but the results can be amazing. How to recognize when you are entering the “unbalanced zone” that gives rise to physical symptoms. How Acupuncture can help and how to find a great Acupuncture practitioner in your area. Check out the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: NCCAOM What happens and what to expect during an acupuncture treatment. What sparks joy for Brodie: Watching people transform. Gems: "If it’s not connecting us to our own vitality, it’s not self-care.” "Positive attitude brings positives things in life." "That issue will keep coming back unless you teach the body to do something differently." “Have your environment reflect your highest values.” You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy Special Guest: Brodie Welch.

iTunes LINK TO THIS EPISODE Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, holistic health coach, and self-care strategist. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. Brodie helps caring, high-achieving, women put themselves on their own to-do lists so they can trade stress and burnout for energy, joy, and vibrant health. She has helped thousands of clients improve their digestion, sleep, and mood; dial in a regular bodymind practice, and step into the next version of themselves. She leads self-care bootcamp programs to help women bridge the gap between what they know they should be doing to take care of themselves and actually doing it. She’s also the creator and host of A-Healthy-Curiosity the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world.   Links: Calm and Centered Bundle: http://brodiewelch.com/opt-in-bundle/ Free 5-minute breathing meditation: http://brodiewelch.com/breathing-break/ Brodie’s website: http://brodiewelch.com Podcast page: www.brodiewelch.com/podcast Brodie’s Signature Program, Level Up Your Life: http://brodiewelch.com/level-up What’s Your Chinese Element? http://brodiewelch.com/chinese-element- quiz/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrodiewelchLAC Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-healthy- curiosity/id1133292360# A Healthy Curiosity Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahealthycuriosity/ A Healthy Curiosity on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ahcuriosity   REMEMBER TO GIVE US A 5 STAR REVIEW ON iTUNES (Brodie too!) Here's our Link--> Lifestyle Locker Radio Like us on Facebook too --> facebook.com/LifestyleLocker

In this information-packed episode, Cat chats with Brodie Welch, a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, holistic health coach, and self-care strategist. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. During this conversation, Brodie and Cat discuss: What is Chinese Medicine? What is Ayurveda? What can Chinese Medicine and alternative healing methods like acupuncture help treat? How do we incorporate Chinese Medicine into our daily lives and routines? How does Chinese Medicine help us achieve our highest purpose? What is Qi Gong? How can we practice this to develop spiritual alignment? Why is self-care a Feminist issue? How do we learn to connect with our own energy? How can we experience a spiritual evolution? How does our Constitution help us achieve our Dharma? Get your pens and papers ready - this episode is jam-packed with valuable information and you won't want to miss a thing! Brodie is a knowledge powerhouse and she's here to help you revolutionize your personal journey.   More about Brodie Welch: Brodie helps caring, high-achieving, women put themselves on their own to-do lists so they can trade stress and burnout for energy, joy, and vibrant health. She has helped thousands of clients improve their digestion, sleep, and mood; dial in a regular bodymind practice, and step into the next version of themselves. She leads self-care bootcamp programs to help women bridge the gap between what they know they should be doing to take care of themselves and actually doing it. She’s also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world. Links: Right to Take Care of Yourself Manifesto: http://brodiewelch.com Calm and Centered Bundle: http://brodiewelch.com/opt-in-bundle/ Free 5-minute breathing meditation: http://brodiewelch.com/breathing-break/ Brodie’s website: http://brodiewelch.com Podcast page: www.brodiewelch.com/podcast Brodie’s Signature Program, Level Up Your Life: http://brodiewelch.com/level-up What’s Your Chinese Element? http://brodiewelch.com/chinese-element-quiz/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrodiewelchLAC Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-healthy-curiosity/id1133292360# A Healthy Curiosity Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahealthycuriosity/ A Healthy Curiosity on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ahcuriosity

Episode #9 I chat with Brodie Welch, who is a licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, and self-care strategist. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. Brodie combines Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda into her practice. We discuss; • Her approach of combining the two ancient modalities of Chinese Medicine & Ayurveda • What is Chinese Medicine and how she came to study this ancient wisdom • How she was introduced to Ayurveda • How she now combines the two ancient modalities into her work today • Why are these ancient wisdoms important today • Brodie leaves us with some great advice at the end of the show!  You can find out more about Brodie and her services on her website www.brodiewelch.com and check out her podcast A Healthy Curiosity. If you want to determine your unique constitution (dosha) or mind/body type, just download Colette's FREE Intro to Ayurveda E-book and complete the dosha quiz inside. Then head over to the Services page to schedule your FREE 30 min online discovery call where you can discuss your results with Colette and she will answer any questions you may have. If you enjoyed the content, please subscribe to the show to automatically receive the new episodes. This show is for you and your feedback is appreciated in the ratings and review section. Thanks in advance! For further information on Colette's services, please visit the Elements Healing and Wellbeing website. Thanks for listening!

Understand the ins-and-outs of Chinese Medicine with this week's special guest, Brodie Welch, L.Ac. Discover the 5 different branches of Chinese Medicine and the mystical powers of each of our internal organs. Learn how to face your “Yang addiction” and practice the world's simplest Qi Gong move. We cover key terms like, “Qi,” “Taoism” “Yin/Yang” and compare Chinese Medicine to Ayurveda. This mind-expanding episode provides a fantastic foundation for yogis looking to dive deeper into all that Chinese Medicine has to offer.   Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, and Chinese Medicine expert. She's the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. In addition to her clinical practice, Brodie helps caring, high-achieving, women put themselves on their own to-do lists so they can trade stress and burnout for energy, joy, and vibrant health. And she has helped thousands of clients improve their digestion, sleep, and mood; dial in a regular bodymind practice, and step into the next version of themselves. She's also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world.    Special Guest: Brodie Welch, L.Ac., M.S.O.M. Brodie's website: http://brodiewelch.com Podcast: www.brodiewelch.com/podcast Chinese Element Quiz: http://brodiewelch.com/chinese-element-quiz/ Calm and Centered Bundle: http://brodiewelch.com/opt-in-bundle/   Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper www.zmcmusic.tumblr.com   Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com   Please consider leaving us a rating or review on iTunes!

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. I'm your host Winnie Anderson. I interview entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio formats on a variety of platforms including iTunes, I Heart Radio, in the Google Play store, on You Tube and on my website Winnie Anderson dot com. If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others and I hope you'll decide to join my community. You can become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans. When you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox along with information, tips, and resources to help you consistently move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity to position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, so you profit from your expertise. SHOW NOTES Like you, I'm sure, my life is crazy busy. I try to fit in time for self care and I'm always on the look out for simple ways to help me manage myself better so I can continue to excel in work and life. And it seems that when you start thinking about something you suddenly notice it more and more. Like when you decide to buy a new car and suddenly you see that car you want everywhere. The brain has a specific thing to focus on and it starts focusing. That's what's been happening with me and the topic of meditation. I first started investigating meditation when I was in a particularly stressful point in my life. My husband and I lived 500 miles apart. I was in full blown recovery dealing with issues as an adult survivor of abuse. And we had family drama going on at the same time. I had heard that meditation could do great things and that people in all professions used it and believed it made a huge difference for them. So I tried it. I got nothing from it. But like I said as I started to think about it and read more about it I thought maybe it's time to investigate this again and I thought I'd go to an expert. And I figured you might be interested in it too so I invited back Brodie Welch for another interview and I was thrilled when she said yes. Brodie is a licensed acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert and self-care strategist. She's the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon where she has been treating patients since 2003. In addition to her clinical practice, Brodie shares her expertise to help caring, conscious women take care of themselves through innovative learn-from-anywhere courses and coaching programs on stress management, digestive health, the body-mind connection, moving meditation, and Chinese medicine. She's the creator and host of the podcast, A Healthy Curiosity. The show explores what it takes to be well in a busy world. Listen in as Brodie explains: What mediation is Different styles of meditation The benefits of mediation Tips for getting started    As always listen all the way to the end where I'll share your reflection exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information: Brodie's website -- get her free resources Brodie on Facebook   Additional Resources: Meditation Your Way, article on Success magazine's website Jack Canfield video mentioned in the episode Ready to Go Deeper? Join a community of like-minded peers who can help you stay accountable to yourself and focused on your most important activities and goals. You can learn more about the Action Taker group I run at my website. 

Is Self Care a Radical Act?   Brodie Welch is offering our listeners a great deal! Brodie offers many programs.    The discount of 15 % off is for the 12 Treasures Qigong and Basics of Chinese Medicine.   Use the coupon code "SUSTAIN" for 15% off Scroll to the end for clickable links.     Our podcast guest Brodie Welch is saying without doubt in her mind that self care is a radical act!   Why should we believe her?   Because Brodie knows her stuff. She has studied and worked in the health field for over 20 years and has helped countless people to take that step towards better health.   Here is Brodie Welch's bio   Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, group coach, and self-care strategist. She's the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003.   In addition to her clinical practice, Brodie helps caring, high-achieving, women put themselves on their own to-do lists so they can trade stress and burnout for energy, joy, and vibrant health. She has helped thousands of clients improve their digestion, sleep, and mood; dial in a regular bodymind practice, and step into the next version of themselves. She's also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world.   Now that you know Brodie's credentials, let me tell you some about our interview. To get all that Brodie shared, you do have to listen to the podcast. You can click on the player above or subscribe via your favorite pod catcher.   Self Care - A Radical Act   Why is that a true statement?    Self care requires the radical act to care about yourself enough to do it!!   Breath that in and sit with it for a little bit. What does that mean?   Let's take one example many of us can relate to. Good health requires a certain amount of hours of sleep. Actually, Brodie explains that we need to be asleep at 11pm for our body to be able to its work of restoring and detoxing. But more about that later.   We need sleep. But there is a pile of work waiting to be done. Maybe there is a deadline looming. A paper or a report is due.   Do you choose your health and go to bed? Or do you stay up until the early morning hours, finish that project and get only a few hours of sleep?   If you are like me, you stay up and finish. Then pay for it the next few days with being tired and distracted.   So, in this case, radical self care could mean that you go to bed, don't do the work which needed to be done and deal with the consequences.   That probably backfires a bit. For one, it is doubtful you get a good nights sleep and the consequences might have a long term effect.   So, that means we have to approach this differently. We do it for this one time, and now figure out how to be able to meet that need - sleep - in the future.     I am sure that most of you think first of time management as the solution. And that is part of it.   But how about looking at through a whole system approach.   Is our mind functioning clearly so we don't over commit in the first place. Are we tired all the time and don't get enough done during our waking hours. Is our body feeling strong and healthy. Do we feel happy about our life or are we overwhelmed.   All of this doesn't seem to have much to do with an unmet deadline. But it does.   The ancient wisdom system, as Brodie calls them, Chinese Medicine and Ayuveda, look at the whole person - not the symptoms or specific actions.           Let's look into that a bit more before we come back to the missed deadline. If you do a quick google search on definition of Ayuveda, you might find this:   “Ayurveda's fundamental approach to well-being is that you must reach your unique state of balance in your whole being—body, mind, and spirit.”   or this   “The foundation of Ayurvedic nutrition is based on the idea that you are the result of what, when, where, how and why you eat.”   or this   “Ayurveda is a holistic healing science which comprises of two words, Ayu and Veda. Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge or science.”     If you google Chinese Medicine you find this:   “Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China and has evolved over thousands of years. TCM practitioners use herbal medicines and various mind and body practices, such as acupuncture and tai chi , to treat or prevent health problems.”   or this   “TCM, or Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a profound pathway to create the life you truly want to live, the life you were born to live.”     or this     “Chinese medicine treatments address imbalances using food therapy/diet, acupuncture, herbal remedies, Chinese exercise, and meditation.”     Just reading these few statement that both systems address the whole being. There is far more to it then finding the right pill or herb or getting a better time management plan.     Everything we do, including perpetually being overworked, late on projects or tired are an expression of something in us being out of balance.     Brodie teaches courses   When I set out to do this interview, I just knew that Brodie's expertise fits right into our theme of Inner Sustainability and Health as an important part of sustainable living.   Then I found out that Brodie is teaching online courses people can take from anywhere in the world.   The more we talked, the more I got excited about her courses and I asked Brodie if she can offer a discount to you, our listeners and readers. And she did!! I am so happy that you all can get a 15% discount on her courses.   I wanted to tell you this right now, because I know that not everyone is reading to the end of blogposts. :)         Highlights of our Conversation   But first, let me share some highlights of our conversation.   Self care requires the radical step of valuing it enough to do it. It becomes the solid foundation from which you can stand strongly on this platform from which you can do your work in the world with clarity and efficiency.   Remember that looming deadline? When we function well, we don't overcommit and can do the work required in a minimum of time and still producing excellent results.   Here is an example which makes this point even clearer. If you cut a tree and have a dull saw, it might take all day to finish the job. But if you take the time to sharpen the saw, or even better, sharpen the saw before starting to work on the tree, the job will be done in no time.   So, spending the time to take care of ourselves is time well spend. It is not a selfish act. It is a necessity.   Here is a hack to become an expert in self care: Schedule your you time early in the day! Something will always come up if you wait for later in the day.   Sounds easy, right? we can go with the Nike slogan “Just Do It!”     Change and Habits     But change is not easy. Creating a new habit or letting go of one which no longer serves us requires effort and the will to do it.   Brodie explains this in the following way.   Habits have a circuit.   A trigger or cue The habit or behavior Rewards you get from doing that behavior   These are the 5 most common cues or triggers.   Time of the day Place The Person you are with Preceding action Emotional state     The key to change is finding out the reward or the result. Then ask the question: What can I do instead?   One of the prerequisites to change is a deep desire and being in alignment with the person you want to be next year.   To keep yourself on track to give birth to the next version of yourself requires attention to who you are now and who you are becoming.   This can take a lot of courage! How many of us are making excuses for gaining those extra 20 lbs, or eating food we know is not really good for us. And how many of us haven't really looked in the mirror for many years.   Changing habits, giving birth to the self we want to be requires to really be honest with ourselves. Who we are and who we want to be.   Mediation can be an excellent tool to come to that clarity. Brodie offers a free breath medication which I did right before our interview and really liked.   Change is hard for the person wanting to change. But for people around that person, it can be outright scary! Often, the best friend or the husband/wife can become the worst saboteurs! Watch out for that!!     So, if you undertake a shift in your life, make sure you surround yourself with a support system. Meetup can be a great place to find in person support - there is a group for just about anything.   Social media can be a great place as well. When we did the Gerson Therapy, the daily interaction in a private Facebook group with people on the same path helped me through many difficult days.   Or join a paid online community.   Brodie offers programs like that starting next month. And, as I said, she is offering you a 15% discount (In case you are wondering, we do not earn anything on this. We asked for this for you!)   The discount is offered for the 12 Treasures Qigong and Basics of Chinese Medicine.   Use the coupon code "SUSTAIN" for 15% off   Brodie's website: http://brodiewelch.com Other great offerings: Calm and Centered Bundle: http://brodiewelch.com/opt-in-bundle/ Free 5-minute breathing meditation: http://brodiewelch.com/breathing-break/ Podcast page: www.brodiewelch.com/podcast What's Your Chinese Element? http://brodiewelch.com/chinese-element-quiz/ Podcast website: www.brodiewelch.com/podcast Brodie On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrodiewelchLAC Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-healthy-curiosity/id1133292360# A Healthy Curiosity Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahealthycuriosity/ A Healthy Curiosity Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ahcuriosity

Megan Chambers is the former Production Assistant for A Healthy Curiosity Podcast, and the Office Manager at my acupuncture clinic, Life in Balance Acupuncture.   Professionally, Megan has dabbled in sound editing, video editing, print/digital editing, graphic design, website/content management, social media management, event management, development, IT support, and general administrative support, primarily in health-related environments. She's an intersectional feminist, an activist, an outdoor enthusiast, and a dog-lover. Megan also volunteers with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) as an advocate for a child in the foster care system.   Megan joins me to talk about the ways we sometimes outsource our stress and responsibility to other people, causing not only more strife in our relationships, but also more stress in the lives of people we love. It's important to stay mindful and reclaim our brains, drawing boundaries with ourselves and with others to ensure that we're only taking on what is ours.    On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: Outsourcing responsibility Using the tools available to us Drawing boundaries Raising good partners/housemates and competent humans Productive vs. unproductive energy expenditure   Want to contact Megan? She's currently job searching in the greater Portland area. You can e-mail her at meganachambers@gmail.com.    Level Up Your Life Are you ready to upgrade to the next version of you? If you are ready to receive the guidance, accountability, and support you need to up level your health, feel more energized, and truly love your body, then join me for the Eleven Weeks to Level Up Your Life program!   Visit BrodieWelch.com/Level-Up to learn more and schedule your FREE Discovery Call Today!   The next round of Level Up Your Life begins in October 2017. Spots are limited so reserve your spot today!     Share Your Healthy Curiosity Thank you for joining me on today's episode of A Healthy Curiosity, the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in today's busy world with healthcare strategies through Chinese medicine. If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media to help us spread the word and help more people achieve optimal health throughout their busy lives. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to tell us what you'd like to learn more about!  

Welcome to the Courageous Entrepreneur Show. This is the show that shares information and inspiration to help you break free from self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and disempowering patterns and break through to create the thriving, successful business you dream of and deserve. I interview entrepreneurs who've overcome amazing challenges to create success on their terms and experts who share insight and practical information that can help you get past your blocks and move forward with courage, confidence, and clarity. The show is available in both video and audio format on a variety of platforms including Apple Podcasts – formerly iTunes – on You Tube, and on my website WinnieAnderson.com If you like what you hear I hope you'll share the show with others in your networks and I hope you'll decide to join my community. You can become a fan of the show on my site at Winnie Anderson.com/fans when you do you'll get episodes delivered right to your inbox. You'll also receive information, tips, and resources to help you come out of hiding, position and pre-sell yourself as the unique solution provider you are, and profit from your expertise. Show Notes Corporate or organizational life is a bit crazy to say the least isn't it? Even though companies spend millions on health benefits they often can become toxic environments where stress runs high and people are often rewarded for bad behavior like being obnoxious, and even abusive. If their numbers are good, they get promoted and rewarded with bonuses and nice offices. I've always told people who lose their jobs or who voluntarily leave a position that they need to go through a detox period. They laugh and ignore me. And as much as I know that to be true I ignored myself. Think about the places you worked for a minute. Was working impossibly long hours a badge of honor? I worked for a company that wanted me to take a new job and travel 100% of the time. They were shocked that I turned the job down. But the life of an entrepreneur is incredibly stressful too, isn't it? So much to learn, so much to do, and then there's getting clients, getting paid on time, and managing your money. We started our businesses because we wanted freedom, balance, and of course the chance to earn an unlimited income. That's the dream we bought. But most of us would have to confess we have a very hard job with the most demanding boss in the world. We work crazy long hours and neglect our physical and even our emotional and mental health. That my friends is a recipe for disaster. We tell ourselves those are the sacrifices we make. We work harder than others do so we can live like others don't. The impact of stress has been well documented. It leads to a host of health problems that can negatively impact our quality of life and can even lead to an early death. Combine stress with sacrifices we make – skipping meals, too little sleep, eating poor quality food, not exercising. I don't know about you but I neglect myself a lot and I know there's a level of stress that's exciting but there's that level of stress that's unhealthy and even toxic. Then there's this issue of faking it til you make it, right? We feel as though we need to pretend that everything is fine because we believe in the power of our minds and thoughts. But the brain is smart enough to figure out you're saying one thing and doing another. So when I met today's guest, I knew I had to have her on the show to talk about the issue of entrepreneurial self-care. Brodie Welch is a licensed acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert and self-care strategist. She's the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon where she has been treating patients since 2003. In addition to her clinical practice, Brodie shares her expertise to help caring, conscious women take care of themselves through innovative learn-from-anywhere courses and coaching programs on stress management, digestive health, the body-mind connection, moving meditation, and Chinese medicine. She's the creator and host of the podcast, A Healthy Curiosity. The show explores what it takes to be well in a busy world. Listen in as Brodie explains: Why self-care is a courageous act for every entrepreneur What she calls the empty calories or snacks of self-care that really aren't fulfilling us nor are they nurturing us What exactly are yin and yang and how both concepts are critical especially in self-care How our ego trips us up and actually prevents us from practicing good self care How your good self-care actually benefits others As always listen in all the way to the end where I'll share your cocktail exercise and action step for this episode. Guest Contact Information • Get Brodie's Free 5-minute breathing meditation • Brodie's website  • Brodie's Podcast, A Healthy Curiosity, on her website  • Connect with Brodie on Facebook • Subscribe to Brodie's podcast in iTunes • A Healthy Curiosity Podcast on Facebook Research You Might Be Interested In The Psychological Price of Entrepreneurship  Entrepreneurial Stress is Real and Should Not Be Ignored   Looking for Support on Your Entrepreneurial Journey? Join an Action Takers Group and become part of a small but growing community of solo professionals committed to achieving their goals and creating the success they dream of and deserve. Enrollment opens up monthly so check it out here and join the wait list for notification of when enrollment opens again.    

Brodie explains about Yin & Yang, the feminine cycles of 7 years compared to men's 8 cycles, the concept of Jing and how we can use Chinese Medicine to cope with stress and how we can benefit from this during menopause. Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, and self-care strategist. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. In addition to her clinical practice, Brodie shares her expertise to help women care of themselves with innovative learn-from-anywhere courses, workshops, and retreats on stress management, the body-mind connection, and Chinese Medicine. She’s also a creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world. Links: Calm and Centered Bundle: http://Brodiewelch.com/breathe Free 5-minute mediation: http://brodiewelch.com/breathing-break/ Brodie’s website: http://brodiewelch.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brodiewelch Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-healthy-curiosity/id1133292360# A Healthy Curiosity Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahealthycuriosity/

Many yoga students explore traditional Indian medicine, Ayurveda, but neglect to study Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). While they have many similarities, TCM offers some herbs, techniques, and approaches to healing that serve as powerful tools for anyone on a path of mind-body wellness. On this week's Yoga Talk Show, you'll learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese Herbs, and taking a holistic approach to health. Brodie Welch shares her 13 years of experience working one-on-one with clients, and her insights will help you get started with Chinese Medicine responsibly. Remember, just because something is herbal doesn't mean it's safe or it's appropriate for everyone. Listen in to learn how to get started responsibly.  ------------ What You´ll Learn: Why Chinese Medicine includes food, herbs, energy exercise, meditation/feng shui, bodywork and more How insect-based formulas might help with migraines Why ren shen or ginseng might be helpful for mood disorders How xiao yao wan might help you get through the holidays Why turmeric + black pepper taken with fat could help your inflammation Why corydalis might be helpful for chronic pain ABOUT OUR GUEST Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, and self-care strategist. She's the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. In addition to her clinical practice, Brodie shares her expertise to help women care of themselves with innovative learn-from-anywhere courses, workshops, and retreats on stress management, the body-mind connection, and Chinese Medicine. She's also a creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world. Links & Resources: Brodie Welch´s Site Find a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner Nutritional Tip: Ketosis Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: http://www.YogaBody.com/AskLucas   Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com   Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes: http://www.yogabody.com/reviews   Thanks to Our Sponsor: Yoga Trapeze Teacher Training The Yoga Trapeze is the #1 most popular yoga inversion sling in the world, and both our January and April teacher training courses are completely sold out. Good news! We've just opened up September 2017 for applications, and so this is an opportunity for you to gain the professional skills and confidence needed to teach professionally this exciting new style of yoga. Learn More

Dedicated To Elevating Your Health & Family Wellness Lifestyle.   Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, and self-care strategist. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. In addition to her clinical practice, Brodie shares her expertise to help women care of themselves with innovative learn-from-anywhere courses, workshops, and retreats on stress management, the bodymind connection, and Chinese Medicine. She’s also a creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world. Free 5-minute breathing mediation: http://brodiewelch.com/breathing-break/   To work with a Licensed & Professional Acupuncturist in YOUR area: http://www.nccaom.org/   Social Media links: https://www.facebook.com/Brodiewelch https://plus.google.com/+BrodieWelchLAc/posts https://twitter.com/brodiewelch https://www.facebook.com/ahealthycuriosity/ https://www.linkedin.com/pub/brodie-welch-l-ac/8/236/77 https://www.pinterest.com/brodiewelchlac/   Practical Applications/Self Care: -Anointing specific Acupuncture points with a safe essential oil such as Lavender -When you take your break from sitting, so actually stand up and walk around for a minute, use this time to also re-connect with your breath.  Deep breathing, down through your toes, cultivating the Parasympathetic nervous system.   -Does Your Schedule Match Your Priorities? -Points for Stress: Massage, Tap lightly, or anoint the small area of your forehead between your eyebrows.  Close your eyes, and breathe.      

We help busy moms and dads have more energy, sleep better and spend more quality time with their family through custom built resiliency solutions based on the art of Chiropractic care and nutritional medicine. Call or text message our clinic today with your health question: 734-335-0533 www.michiganfamilywellness.com Check out our wellness culture video here: https://youtu.be/orEPhy8ePXUBrodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, and self-care strategist. She's the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003.In addition to her clinical practice, Brodie shares her expertise to help women care of themselves with innovative learn-from-anywhere courses, workshops, and retreats on stress management, the bodymind connection, and Chinese Medicine.She's also a creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world.