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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/

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

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

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

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!

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

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/