Podcasts about chinese medicine

You all know that I talk about gathering a fertility TEAM when you are a fertility patient. TEAM stands for  T: Therapist E: Eating and Exercise A: Acupuncture M: Mindfulness and meditation I'm speaking with two Egg Whisperers visiting with us from Seattle, Washington, Stephanie Gianarelli and Dr. Lora Shahine. They are experts in all aspects of fertility.  I invited them on to discuss the A of TEAM = ACUPUNCTURE. Stephanie is a fertility acupuncturist in downtown Seattle. Dr. Lora Shahine is a reproductive endocrinologist specializing in infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss at Pacific NW Fertility and IVF Specialists in Seattle. Together, they have written a book called Planting the Seeds of Pregnancy.  We are talking about the role that Chinese Medicine plays in fertility treatment, and they will share the benefits of acupuncture during treatment, as well. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website You can learn more about Dr. Lora Shahine and find her book by clicking here. Stephanie Gianarelli at Acupuncture Northwest Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Dr. Rosemarie Niznik is the founder of Harmony Rose Animal Wellness, a holistic house call practice serving Wisconsin and Illinois. A graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, she began her career in small animal practice before shifting her focus to integrative medicine after experiencing the benefits of acupuncture and chiropractic care firsthand. She is certified in Veterinary Acupuncture, Food Therapy, Tui-na, and Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy, and continues advanced studies at Chi University. Dr. Niznik has served as president of both the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association and the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and now represents AHVMA in the AVMA House of Delegates. When she's not caring for patients, she enjoys skiing in the winter, traveling in the summer, and spending time with her husband, Chip, her Bernese Mountain Dog, Arabella, and her rescued cat, Willa. Topics covered in this episode:  Dr. Niznick's journey to Holistic Veterinary Medicine Adapting to challenges in veterinary practice The benefits of acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Concierge veterinary practice insights Holistic integrative care & herbal teas 2025 House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference experiences & feedback Concierge Vet Mastermind course Links & Resources:  Visit the Niznik Veterinary Relief Services website to learn more Visit the Harmony Rose Animal Wellness website to learn more  Find Rosemarie on Instagram Find Rosemarie on LinkedIn The House Call Vet Academy Resources:  Download Dr. Eve's FREE House Call & Mobile Vet Biz Plan Find out about the House Call Vet Academy online CE course Learn more about Dr. Eve Harrison Learn more about the Concierge Vet Mastermind Get your FREE Concierge Vet Starter Kit mini course Learn more about SoulShine Space For Vets. Use discount code SHINE15 for 15% OFF SoulShine Space For Vets! (Available for a limited time only! Rules and restrictions apply.) Learn more about 1-to-1 coaching for current & prospective house call & mobile vets Get House Call Vet swag Learn more about the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference Register TODAY for the House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference, February 7th-8th, 2026!!!!!! Here's a special gift from me as a huge thank you for being a part of our wonderful House Call Vet Cafe podcast community! ☕️ GET 20% OFF your Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee when you order through this link! 4Sig truly is my favorite!!! Enjoy it in good health, my friends! Music:  In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.  Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.  Thank you to our sponsors!  Chronos  O3 Vets  This podcast is also available in video on our House Call Vet Cafe YouTube channel   

This week, we're diving deep into fertility and egg health through the lens of Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic nutrition. If you've ever wondered how to improve your egg quality naturally or what your menstrual cycle can reveal about your overall health, this episode is packed with insights. We'll cover the difference between egg quantity and quality, practical dietary and supplement recommendations, and how traditional Chinese Medicine modalities can support fertility. You'll walk away with a better understanding of your body's signals, what they mean for your reproductive health, and how to create a strong foundation for conception by supporting your nervous system and overall hormonal balance. Click HERE to access today's shownotes.

What do you think of when you hear “topical herbs”? Chances are, you think about putting herbs on your skin, perhaps in the form of creams, salves, or poultices.  But this is only one type of topical application.  In herbal medicine, topical use is much broader than applying medicine to the skin (though this is also a critical treatment). Any time an herb comes into direct contact with the tissue it's meant to treat—whether the skin, or the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract or digestive tract—it is acting topically. Here's what you'll learn in this post: The broader definition of topical application, beyond application to the skin How herbs act topically in the respiratory tract, digestive system, female reproductive system, and on the skin Key herbal actions like vulnerary, antimicrobial, demulcent, and more for topical use Preparations for topical use, such as poultices, infused oils, liniments, and medicated neti pots Recommended herbs for each organ system and their unique roles in healing Important cautions and considerations for using topical herbal remedies safely   ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   Shop our herbal products:  https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.

What are you taking in these days - food, conversations, commitments - and does it replenish or deplete you?In this episode, host Elizabeth Mintun honors an often-overlooked season: Late Summer, the fifth season in Chinese medicine. Elizabeth explains how this season in ancient Chinese medicine is associated with the Earth element, and that it is a time of ripening, grounding, and nourishment - both physically and emotionally. Elizabeth offers reflective and meditative exercises throughout the episode to invite you to check in with yourself and notice where you might already be feeling replenished, and where you might need a little TLC. Key TakeawaysNourishment is more than food. What we take in (food, conversations, media, commitments) impacts how grounded and replenished we feel.Balance is about digestion, not just “doing”. The Earth element reminds us that it's not how much we take in, but how well we can digest, absorb, and transform it into energy.Grounding practices support clarity and calm. And simple acts like hydration and noticing what replenishes vs. depletes us help us feel steady in times of transition.Resources Reflection Journal: https://www.thecalmingground.com/self-care-reflection-journal ($4.99)Find the podcast Episode Mentioned in this episode “Artful Integration: The Healing Journey of Kelli Trinoskey here. Learn more about 1:1 Coaching here. Contact Elizabeth: elizabethmintun@thecalmingground.comWhether you're listening on a walk, cooking dinner, or with a quiet cup of tea, this episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and receive nourishment for body, mind, and spirit.If this episode brings you grounding, consider sharing it with someone who might need a little Earth element sweetness too.

https://truenergyskincare.com/ About Cathy Goldstein: Cathy Goldstein an Acupuncture Physician who has been practicing integrative medicine combining the best of energy medicine, with the latest scientific discoveries to treat her patients since 1988. Cathy specializes in energy medicine, the centuries-old science of using energy to heal the body, restore vitality, and restore cellular longevity. Her commitment to health care stems from her personal experiences. She was on a path to medical school when she had to be hospitalized for several months with multiple surgeries to save her life due to an autoimmune disease. During this long-term illness, Cathy turned to the ancient art of Chinese Medicine. After she received Acupuncture treatments, her health started turning around. At this point, Cathy realized that medical school was not her path. She knew that addressing the underlying health issues and treating the person as a whole was the sure way to health. She turned her focus to her career as an acupuncture physician specializing in body-mind advanced therapies and frequency healing through bio-photon energy fields, which she has coined the BioPhoton Energy Highway. She has been a leading physician in bringing cutting-edge techniques to acupuncture, chiropractic, and the traditional medical field. Dr. Cathy has been training physicians in Mind-Body connection to healing and the advancements in vibrational energy medicine for over 35 years.  Cathy has a special interest in functional nutrition and functional skincare. She believes your skin is a direct reflection of your health. Cathy is going to share tools and techniques for cellular rejuvenation. She will share her insight into the Energy Highway and how to connect and bring health and vitality to the entire body through frequencies.   What We Discuss In This Episode: Why energy medicine, not more serums, is the next evolution in beauty.  Is the beauty industry lying to us about what really causes aging? Why freezing your face or filling your skin may be accelerating aging—and what science actually says works at the cellular level. Learn how freezing your face may be accelerating aging, dulling emotional expression, and disrupting brain health. How can women take back control of how they age —without numbing, injecting, or cutting? What's the downside to freezing your face with Botox—emotionally and biologically? Emotions and trauma don't just affect your mood—they imprint on your facial muscles. Discover how reactivating natural expression can reverse visible aging and restore emotional vitality. True radiance isn't about erasing lines—it's about restoring energy, expression, and self-connection. Cathy shares how women can age with power, not pressure. How does stress, trauma, and tension actually show up on our faces? Why are we targeting wrinkles when we should be addressing energy and muscle memory?    Connect With Cathy Goldstein:  Website: https://truenergyskincare.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truenergyskincare/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truenergyskincare/   Connect with Lynne: If you're looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, balancing hormones, wrangling sugar gremlins,  overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, perimenopause & menopause, and much more ... so women can feel energized, healthy, and lighter, with a new sense of purpose. Website:  https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc The Energized Healthy Women's Club:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth   Free Resources from Lynne Wadsworth: ✨ Ready to Thrive in Midlife? Let's Make It Happen!

Welcome to Earth, A Love Story. I'm excited to welcome my dear heart and soul friend Dr. Carrie Murphy onto the podcast. Carrie is a teacher, coach and Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and she and I have shared many extraordinary experiences, including the extraordinaryordinary experience of loving and supporting each other on our personal and spiritual journeys. In this conversation we start at the Big Bang and land in the dangers of bypassing and the subtle and overt victim blaming that can happen around illness and suffering. And before we get into it, I want to report from the void,from the bottom of the well, from the underworld if the underworld wasn't a word or a concept (which it isn't) but an experience. Which it is. I'm also cognizant that there may be a mixed crowd listening to this episode. New folks who aren't used to my weird and wild. So I'm going to report from the void at the end of the podcast. After the lovely conversation with the lovely Carrie Murphy. If bad poetry and slightly dark twisted traumatizing dream images are your jam, stick around for the end. In her clinical work she specializes in complex internal medicine cases and life transitions. Her coaching work utilizes the wisdom tradition of Chinese medicine to solve modern problems at work and at home. She teaches nationally at universities, conferences and in small groups, providing continuing education opportunities to her peers on the subjects of the subtle body, herb-drug safety protocols, and integrative medicine strategy; and to the general public on meditation, the subtle body, and the five elements. All of Carrie's offerings are designed to empower you to step more fully into a life that is vibrant, authentic and free. Carrie is also going to be offering a workshop on September7 at 10amMST, 12pm EST. This will be a donation based offering, and she'll be leading us through practices around the five elements. To sign up for this workshop, email me at earthalovestory@gmail.com www.carriemurphylac.comBecome a patron at the EarthLovers $10 tier by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/robinlassiter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get access to two Community Gatherings per month. Work with Diederik Rijkens at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coded to Thrive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out his YouTube channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Projector Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Earth: A Love Story is now an ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AUDIOBOOK!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Experiencer Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Earth: A Love Story ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠exists as a physical object in the world. Deep forever gratitude to those of you who have purchased the book and left reviews on Amazon. Thank you, thank you, thank you.Our beautiful musical soundscapes are provided by Morgan Jenks. You can support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠his new album on bandcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠morganjenks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find me on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@robin_lassiter_honeyheart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@earth_a_love_story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To join my mailing list or book a 1:1 session with me, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠robinlassiter.com⁠⁠

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In this episode, we're talking with Ana Pang about how to have a better menopause. We discuss hormone balance, Chinese medicine, boosting energy naturally and the spiritual side of menopause. Ana Pang is a Menopause Skin & Vitality Specialist, helping women in midlife rejuvenate their skin, balance hormones, and regain energy naturally through the Yin-Yang method. With over two decades of expertise, she shares science-backed strategies for deep hydration, smooth texture, and lasting radiance—without complicated routines. Ana's LINKS:Skincare WaitlistInstagramFacebookLinkedInPlease note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Ready to reclaim your body, your power, and your peace? Start here: 1.

DOUG BERTRAM has been successfully treating patients for over 27 years via a combination of Chinese Medicine and manual therapy. As a self-described "nerd of human connective tissue," he uses his immense knowledge of the body's movements to help people prevent future injury, increase athletic perfomance and imporve day-to-day mobility.We talk about stress, the importance of the fascia system in the body, meditation, lifetstyle and how we view time. He has created  a powerful app to assist in knowledge of the body's structure with tips and exercises for self-healing. Please check out Doug and his work at: www.structualelements.com  

Today, I am excited to share with you my interview with Kathleen Maier. She's a fantastic herbalist who's been at it for quite some time, and I was honored to be able to speak with her.   Here's what you can look forward to in this interview: We discuss Kat's book, Energetic Herbalism, which covers energetics from a wide range of perspectives and orientations. We talk about Kat's inspirations for the book and some key takeaways from it, including what energetics is, and the uniting principles of energetics that apply cross-culturally worldwide. Insights from Kat's work in clinical herbalism mentoring We discuss the transition from being a student herbalist to a practicing herbalist, what holds us back in that transition, and the practical and business aspects of being a clinical herbalist. We talk about Kat's work providing aid and herbal services to people in need, including disaster relief efforts, and how herbalists and companies can provide support to people who need help, which Kat calls “mutual aid.”   We covered a lot of ground, and I hope you'll enjoy our conversation!   Learn more about Kat here: Website: https://www.katmaierherbalism.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katmaier7/ Purchase her Book: https://sacredplanttraditions.com/#buybook ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   Shop our herbal products:  https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.

What if love isn't just about chemistry — but about energy, rhythm, and emotional safety? In this special LOVE WEEK episode, Hana sits down with her husband, Jeff, to explore how Chinese Medicine birth charts have shaped their relationship—from the ways they trigger each other, to the practices that keep them connected. Together, they explore: What your elemental chart reveals about how you love Why Fire and Water are one of the most potent opposites (and what makes it work) How to work with your emotional defense patterns Why your chart can shift how you date, fight, parent—and come back to love The power of understanding your partner's constitution (and your own) This is a heart-led conversation about growth, polarity, tenderness, and what it really means to choose someone over time.  

Improving Mental Health with Chinese Medicine with Nina Cheng Nina Cheng is the founder of the Chinese medicine company, The Eastern Philosophy, and serves as Communications Officer and board member of The International Association for the Study of Traditional Asian Medicine (IASTAM). She is a graduate student in History of Medicine at Johns Hopkins Graduate … Continue reading "Improving Mental Health with Chinese Medicine with Nina Cheng"

The late summer season of Lammas is a time of gathering in, gratitude, of slow days, and of starting to prepare for the coming autumn and winter. My guest, Clarissa Kristjansson shares how this season can show us ways to prepare for perimenopause.  Including a Chinese Medicine approach to nutrition, Chi Gong practices, stress management and community.Clarissa Kristjansson is an internationally respected menopause educator and speaker, celebrated for her expertise in women-centered qigong, mindfulness, and holistic well-being. With a focus on aligning body, mind, and spirit through the natural rhythms of life, she empowers women to navigate perimenopause with clarity, balance, and renewed purpose.Clarissa is the author of several books on menopause, including The Mindful Menopause, Beyond Hormones, and The Potent Power of Menopause. Clarissa's LinksSubstack: https://clarissakristjansson.substack.com/  Website: https://www.clarissakristjansson.com/Wellbeing Professional Retreat28th September, Hatfield Herts:  https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/working-with-perimenopause-a-day-retreat-for-wellbeing-professionals/You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codringtonPerimenopause Unwrapped online course https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/ Perimenopause Starter Kit https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ MusicTrust Me by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Burnout isn't just a buzzword—it's the sneaky saboteur that turns high-achieving women into crispy, joy-depleted zombies. And yes, I've been there (ask 2022 me, she was a whole damn dumpster fire). Cait Donovan was the voice of reason I didn't know I needed then—and she's BACK. Cait Donovan is one of the few voices in the burnout space who doesn't just talk the talk—she's done the deep work, and now helps others do the same. She blends biobehavioral sciences with the ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine to address burnout at the root, not just slap a self-care bandaid on it. Cait is the host of FRIED. The Burnout Podcast, an in-demand keynote speaker, and the author of The Bouncebackability Factor, and she's been helping high performers get honest with themselves for years. Whether you're on the edge, fully engulfed, or just tired of white-knuckling it through your calendar—this one's for you. Because you deserve to feel lit up... not burned out. Connect with Cait:  Website: https://caitdonovan.com Podcast: https://friedtheburnoutpodcast.com Freebie: https://caitdonovan.com/freebie-web Related Podcast Episodes: 107 / Burnout with Cait Donovan The Ambition Trap with Amina AITai | 309 Perfectionist Burnout with Dr. Tiffany Moon | 306 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!

Brisa Hennessy is a world-renowned professional surfer — but beneath the competitive drive was a woman seeking something deeper. In this powerful, vulnerable conversation, we explore how her journey through The Balanced Woman and The 5 Element Apprenticeship helped her reconnect with her body, reclaim her feminine energy, and find peace with the ocean again. Whether you're navigating burnout, identity shifts, or the pressure to “push through,” this episode is a heart-opening reflection on what it really means to heal — emotionally, hormonally, and spiritually. In this episode, we explore: How overtraining, loss of cycle, and burnout led Brisa to seek deeper healing The surprising ways Chinese Medicine helped her feel seen and understood What happened when she stepped out of her masculine and into her feminine The emotional impact of losing — and rediscovering — her love for surfing How each Element (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) mirrored her inner transformation Why stillness is the missing piece in high-performance healing The power of reclaiming softness, intuition, and truth ✨ This is the final round of The 5 Element Apprenticeship. If you've felt the pull to decode charts, understand seasonal energetics, and walk the elemental path with me — this is your last chance to do it in this form. We begin in September. → Tap here to learn more about The 5 Element Apprenticeship! 

In this enlightening podcast, Paul Olko, a practitioner of Taoism and Chinese medicine, shares his passion with Avi for introspective personal healing. He explores health through the lens of the five elements—physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and financial—emphasizing balance and living in harmony with nature. Paul discusses the importance of cultivating oneself like a garden, using practices like Taoist meditation and the I Ching to foster self-awareness and gratitude. He highlights the power of simplicity, moderation, and embracing paradoxes, such as letting go of the need to know to gain true wisdom. Paul also reflects on building community, setting boundaries, and the transformative impact of aligning with one's authentic self.--Paul is a naturopath, herbalist, and Asian bodywork therapist. He has been associated with the Ni Family Traditional practices since 1989, and travels each year to study with the family to advance his own practice. He is certified by the Chi Health Institute of the College of Tao in the Ni Family's 18 and 28 Step Harmony-Style Tai Chi, Taoist meditation, Tai Chi staff, and 8 Treasures Qi Gong. He has been a Yoga teacher since 1972. He lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he has an active practice in the healing arts and teaches Taoist movement arts on a regular basis.For more information about Paul and his practice in Charlottesville, Virginia: https://greenlakehealing.com/Keywords: Taoism, Chinese Medicine, Holistic Health, Personal Healing, Five Elements, Meditation, I Ching, Self-Cultivation, Gratitude, Spiritual Wellness, Nature Connection, Balance and Harmony, Community Building, Mindfulness, Simplicity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for one of our most meaningful conversations yet. Dr. Chloe sits down with Elizabeth DeLuca—the powerhouse advocate whose late-night PubMed searches, cross-country lab visits, and “help-the-babies” fund-raising campaigns helped push Capsida's CAP-002 gene-therapy program all the way to FDA clearance. We unpack how this first-in-human trial aims to restore the missing STXBP1 protein, why the same technology could leapfrog into other rare epilepsies, and how a mother's promise to her daughter is changing the face of science.Quick linksCapsida CAP-002 press release – details on the FDA-cleared trial and how it works: https://capsida.com/capsida-receives-fda-ind-clearance-for-its-first-in-class-iv-administered-gene-therapy-for-stxbp1-developmental-and-epileptic-encephalopathy/ capsida.comSTXBP1 Foundation – join the registry, learn about natural-history studies, or donate: https://www.stxbp1disorders.org/ STXBP1 FoundationSupport our mission by shopping the herbal lines that fund this podcast and Remy's ongoing care: • Radical Roots Herbs – whole-plant, spagyric CBD formulas: https://RadicalRootsHerbs.com • Noxi Herbs – modular Chinese-herb system for women's hormones: https://NoxiHerbs.comHeads-up: We speak candidly about seizures, neuro-degeneration, and child loss. Estimated annual mortality for STXBP1 remains ~3 %—every child is one too many—and that stark reality fuels Elizabeth's drive and Dr. Chloe's daily fight for her son, Remy.Listen, share, and stand with the rare-disease community that defines our world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this post, I'm delving into a concept that has been on my mind for the past few months. I call this concept “diagnosis identity,” and it's about the nature of the human condition, the role of suffering in our lives, and how we navigate it. It's about what we choose to do with suffering and illness, and a call to rise above our suffering, learn from it, and ultimately not allow it to take over our lives and become a part of our identity. In this piece, we'll explore: Why suffering is both inevitable and potentially transformative The difference between trauma and the normal struggles of life The cultural trend of over-identifying with a diagnosis and how it can become an obstacle to healing The alchemical idea of transforming poison into medicine A vitalist approach to healing through strength, forgiveness, and meaning How practitioners can spot “stuck” cases and support deeper transformation   ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   Shop our herbal products:  https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.

In this week's LIVE, we discussed how both Ayurveda and TCM (traditional Chinese Medicine) recognize the dual nature of beverages like alcohol and coffee. While they can be beneficial, they can also create imbalances in the mind, body, and spirit if over-consumed. The key is understanding your body's needs and the context in which you consume these beverages.Episode Timeline: Navigating Menopause with Traditional Wisdom0:00 - 2:00 - Introduction: Welcome and overview of the episode's focus on traditional wisdom in menopause. 2:01 - 5:00 - Host Introductions: Meet Chitra and Clarissa, experts in Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine. 5:01 - 15:00 - The Role of Context: Understanding individual constitution, environment, and season in health practices. 15:01 - 25:00 - Alcohol and Coffee: Exploring the dual nature of these beverages and their impact on women's menopause experiences 25:01 - 35:00 - Seasonal Living: Tips for aligning lifestyle with natural rhythms for enhanced well-being. 40:01 - 45:00 - Conclusion: Recap of key takeaways and closing thoughts. If you have any questions or comments from your own experiences, then do reach out to me or Chitra.If you've enjoyed and found value in our offerings, subscribe now to discover how traditional practices can enrich your modern lifestyle. Get full access to Heart of Menopause at clarissakristjansson.substack.com/subscribe

Nina Cheng is an acclaimed advocate and educator for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and the author of “Chinese Medicine for the Mind: A Science-Backed Guide to Improving Mental Health with Traditional Chinese Medicine.” Born in China and raised across the U.S. and Europe, Nina has dedicated her career to bridging Eastern wisdom and Western audiences. She is the founder of The Eastern Philosophy, one of the largest online communities for TCM, and serves as an officer of the International Association for the Study of Traditional Asian Medicine. A current graduate student at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Nina combines ancient knowledge with modern research, making TCM practical, evidence-based, and deeply accessible. Her mission? To help people find natural, time-tested pathways to a healthier mind, calmer heart, and a more peaceful life.For more information visit:Homemade & Curated Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies– The Eastern PhilosophySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you are curious about alternatives to Menopause Hormone Therapy, Dr. Chloe Weber and I dive deep into the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine and how customized herbal formulations can offer powerful support through menopause, whether you're taking MHT or seeking natural alternatives to manage symptoms and support overall wellbeing.• Chloe explains how Chinese medicine differs from Western approaches by addressing root causes rather than isolated symptoms• Chinese medicine views menopause as a depletion of "kidney yin" that begins around age 35• The "five elements" framework connects different organ systems, emotions, and functions that affect hormonal health• Noxy Herbs offers a modular system with formulas for different phases of the menopause transition• Chinese herbs can complement hormone replacement therapy by potentiating its effects• Quality matters—all herbs should be tested for heavy metals, pesticides, and potency• Self-care becomes especially important during menopause as energy shifts from caretaking to self-nourishment• Food therapy recommendations include black sesame, goji berries, Chinese yams, and cooling herbs like mintFind Chloe Weber at noxiherbs.com or listen to her podcast, Radical Remedy. Her book on women's health and Chinese medicine is coming in fall 2025.I would love to hear from you! What did you think of the episode? Share it with me :) Let's Be FriendsHang out with Heather on IG @greenpalettekitchen or on FB HERE.Let's Talk!Whether you are looking for 1-1 nutrition coaching or kitchen coaching let's have a chat. Click HERE to reach out to Heather.Did You Love This Episode? "I love Heather and the Real Food Stories Podcast!" If this is you, please do not hesitate to leave a five-star review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Dr. Natazia zu Stolberg is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, known for her expertise combining new and innovative wellness techniques with traditional eastern practices to treat prominent health issues women face today. She is also the founder of Doctor Stolberg, known for its iconic Rest + Digest tea. She joins the show to discuss easy TCM hacks and swaps we can integrate into our lives to look and feel our best, including how to curb nighttime sugar cravings, how to make your smoothies more gut-friendly, how to support hormones, how to achieve glowing skin from within, why you should switch from cold plunge to sauna, dry brushing, ideal breakfast and workout times, her double dinner hack and so much more.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Go to vivrelle.com and use code WELL for 30% off one month of membership and to skip the waitlistGo to doctorstolberg.com/discount/Well for 15% off teaProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rebekah Knause, L.Ac., LMT, RYT is the owner of Balanced You Clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is a licensed Acupuncturist with the state of TN and holds diplomate status with the NCCAOM. Rebekah graduated from the Jung Tao School of Chinese Medicine and has been a practicing massage therapist for the past 18 years.Rebekah has helped countless patients, including Haven, find relief from pain, stress, and chronic conditions through acupuncture and other eastern medicine modalities. In the episode, Rebekah shares so much information about Chinese medicine, acupuncture, how the body is interconnected, the mind-body connection, effects of stress and trauma on the physical body, and more. If you want to learn more about eastern medicine modalities and about what it's like to see an acupuncturist, this episode is a must-listen! Let's Connect!Support the show: pledge less than the cost of a cup of coffee each month! Follow Health by Haven on Instagram: @healthbyhaven HxH CoachingSubscribe to the HxH NewsletterHxH Recipes, Articles & More: healthbyhaven.com Work with Rebekah! Book an appointment at Balanced YouFollow Balanced You on Instagram: @balancedyouclinic Thank you to our sponsor, A Ranger Paints! Shop stunning paintings on Etsy: A Ranger Paints Podcast listeners can get 10% off their purchase using code "HXH10"! Follow on Instagram: @arangerpaints Support the show

As the summer vacations kick into full swing in the Northern hemisphereJoin Chitra Eder and me for a rich conversation as we explore essential strategies for supporting women through perimenopause and menopause, especially during the vibrant, and sometimes overwhelming, summer season.We dive into the concept of the "Second Spring" and the intrinsic connections between seasonal transitions.The impact of summer heat on us, and take a closer look at the effects of alcohol, dairy, and other common summer indulgences, and share holistic tools for maintaining balance while traveling and on post-vacation adjustments, offering practical advice for easing back into regular routines.Whether you're soaking up the sun or enjoying a city break, this episode is filled with insight, warmth, and supportive practices to help you get the most from this time away from the daily routine.00:00 Introduction to the Art and Heart of Menopause02:31 Summer Celebrations and Their Impact on Health03:33 Navigating Summer Vacations: Cultural Perspectives07:24 The Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine Approach to Summer10:09 Cooling Foods and Their Benefits 13:37 Alcohol and Its Effects on the Body16:47 Healthy Eating Habits During Summer30:23 Travel Tips for Maintaining Balance32:31 In-Flight Tips for Better Digestion34:23 Chinese Medicine Practices for Travel37:26 Managing Vata and Constipation During Flights38:42 Post-Flight Rest and Recovery40:15 Ayurvedic Tips for Different Doshas on Vacation47:16 Adjusting Back to Routine After Vacation50:42 Hydration and Diet Tips for Returning Home59:37 Upcoming Workshops and Final Thoughts Share with friendsIf you enjoy Art of Menopausing, share it with women in your network. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clarissakristjansson.substack.com

I'm excited to bring you the second book in our review series, David Hoffman's indispensable tome Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine. This was one of my first serious herb books and also served as my university textbook.   If I had to make one herb book recommendation to you, this would be in the top five, if not the top three. In this post, I'm going to walk you through what's in this book, what I like about it, and why I'm recommending it to you and all herbalists.   In this post, you'll learn what this book has to offer, including: An overview of the book—what's included and what I find most useful An excellent discussion of treatment approaches by body system How Hoffman's simple, logical formulas can shape your practice Why Hoffman's action-based approach to herbal medicine is so effective Who this book is for—and why I keep coming back to it   ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   Shop our herbal products:  https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.

In today's episode, BFFs Krista + Olivia Amitrano, aka Organic Olivia, dive into the intricate web of codependency. Together, they unpack the reasons why we seek external validation and inspire us on a journey towards awareness and breaking the cycle.Ahead, Olivia opens up about her childhood and the experiences that led her down the addictive path of codependency. She explains how this pattern can affect our health, likening the Chinese Medicine concept of 'dampness' to our emotional and spiritual challenges with codependency.Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top rated podcast.With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Mircodose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought provoking conversations…all in digestible episodes that are less than 10 minutes.Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify here and on Apple here.

If you've ever looked in the mirror and struggled to see your own beauty — this one is for you.   In today's heart-opening conversation with holistic esthetician Meagan Isbell, Hana unpacks the deeper meaning of skin in Chinese Medicine and how identity shifts (like motherhood or grief) show up through the face.   We talk about: Why most skincare routines disconnect us from ourselves The link between emotional transitions and skin flare-ups How the skin is a spiritual organ tied to the Metal element What true beauty feels like (vs. looks like) Simple practices to return to self-love, slowly This is more than skincare. It's soul care.

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Jan Pavelco is the owner of Essence House LLC, author of "The Inspired Apron. A Recipe for Life", and “Everyday Wisdom” affirmation cards. She is a certified health coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and a 200 hr. certified yoga instructor. She is currently studying Qigong and Chinese Medicine and Meridian work with Jennifer Raye of British Columbia, Robert Peng, and Maris Cranfill. Jan teaches yoga and qigong thru her own business, Essence House and is also an instructor at the Jewish Community Center in Allentown. When not teaching yoga and qigong, Jan's focus is on healthy living through healthy home cooking, and connection to community. She has created a line of hand crafted products that inspire a healthy lifestyle called the Inspired Apron. Find out more about Essence House offerings at www.essence-house.comJan PavelcoWebsite -- www.essence-house.com Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/jan.pavelco Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/janpavelco/Anne Zuckerman! Website -- https://annezuckerman.com/ Website -- https://justwantedtoask.com/Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/AnneInPinkInstagram -- https://www.instagram.com/annezuckerman/LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/annezuckerman/Bezi Woman -- https://beziwoman.com/ | https://www.beziwoman.shop/two-step-order1591558404525Bezi Bra Discs - Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/bezibradiscs

In this episode, Bonnie D'Arcangelo shares her wisdom as a clinical herbalist and holistic health consultant. We talk about the healing power of plants, how to connect with plant consciousness and herbal medicines for your most vibrant life.Bonnie's Links:WebsiteHerbal StoreInstagramReady to reclaim your body, your power, and your peace? Start here: 1.

Hey Heal Squad! In Part 2 of our incredible conversation with Dr. Christopher Motley, we're diving deeper into the hidden wisdom of the body and the overlooked signals it's constantly sending us. From ruptured ulcers linked to emotional stress to the healing power of acupressure and organ communication, this episode is packed with ancient practices and practical insights. Maria shares her own experiences using acupressure to relieve symptoms instantly, and Dr. Motley breaks down how organs like the spleen, liver, and bladder reveal dysfunction through symptoms like cracked heels, hip pain, constipation, and more.. PLUS, we explore how trauma is stored in your connective tissue (yup, emotional detox is real!), how environmental stressors like EMFs affect your ability to heal, and why supporting your thyroid, adrenals, and mitochondria is critical for long-term wellness. If you've been chasing symptoms and are ready to finally understand the root of your chronic health issues, tune in and take your healing into your own hands! HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS:  Drainage before detox. If your lymphatic and fascia systems are congested, your body can't eliminate toxins like mold, metals, or viruses, no matter how many supplements you take. True healing starts with clearing the exit pathways. Your organs are always listening. Both Dr. Motley and Maria share how speaking directly to their organs during prayer or meditation brought powerful healing shifts… showing the potential of organ communication in Chinese medicine. Acupressure delivers real-time results. From dry lips to back pain and even digestive issues, Maria shares firsthand how pressing specific points taught by her acupuncturist delivered instant relief (sometimes in just one session!) -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Delete Me: https://bit.ly/43rkHwi   code: SQUAD EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  Join the In-Person Heal Retreat: https://www.canyonranch.com/stay/events/heal-retreat-with-maria-menounos/?location=lenox  GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram Website Podcast Dr. Motley's Protocols ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

In this episode of the Health Fix Podcast, Jannine Krause explores the intricate relationship between weight gain and sexual health. She discusses how changes in body weight can affect circulation, confidence, and libido, and emphasizes the importance of addressing these issues holistically. Drawing from her experiences and insights from Chinese medicine, she highlights the role of digestion, stress, and lifestyle habits in weight management. The episode also offers practical solutions, including dietary adjustments and herbal remedies, to help listeners regain balance and improve their overall health.   What You'll Learn In This Episode: Weight gain can impact sexual health and libido. Circulation changes with weight gain affect confidence. Chinese medicine offers insights into weight management. Damp accumulation in the body can lead to weight gain. Stress affects liver function and digestion. Eating habits and meal timing are crucial for digestion. Herbal remedies can support digestive health. Weight gain patterns are often linked to lifestyle changes. Maintaining balance in the body is essential for health. Open communication about sexual health is important in relationships. Resources From The Show: HCL Challenge - Get Thorne Betaine HCL + Pepsin - take one capsule with meal one and watch for any burning, no burning go for 2 capsules with the next meal and increase by one capsule till you either reach 5 capsules or you have a slight burning in the stomach. The more capsules you can tolerate without a burn the more deficient in stomach acid you are. Use 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a few ounces of water and drink it. You can repeat the baking soda drink if needed. Most people will end up taking between 2-6 HCI capsules per meal. Digestive Enzymes - Steven Wright's Company "Healthy Gut" - HCL Guard + Holozymes Apex Energetics - Enzymix Pro Active Herb - herbal company Blue Poppy Herbs Herbs I mentioned in the podcast: Gui Pi Tang — For weak digestion and fluid retention. If you feel puffy or gain weight quickly after eating, this is your ally. Shan Zha Jian Zhi Pian — This one breaks down fat. It's amazing for folks who stress eat or binge on sugar. Long Dan Xie Gan Wan — Helps the liver chill out, especially if you're dealing with reflux, constipation, and bloating. Ba Zhen Tang — When you're just wiped out, lacking motivation, or not even hungry, this one helps restore yang and blood to energize the body. Liu Wei Di Huang Wan — This is a staple for perimenopause and menopause support. It nourishes yin and helps with vaginal dryness, low libido, and overall hormone balance. Chinese Medicine Patterns I talk about: Damp accumulation: That puffy, sluggish weight gain Phlegm: Which is the Chinese term often equated to fat gain Liver Qi Stagnation: When stress causes your liver to "attack" your digestion Blood and Yang Deficiency: Low energy, lack of movement, low motivation  

Even though today's world is a nightmare for our mental health, does modern medicine have the answer? For many patients, the answer is, "no," but there may be another way. For two thousand years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been effectively treating anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other conditions using herbal medicine and other healing modalities. In her book, Chinese Medicine for the Mind: A Science-Backed Guide to Improving Mental Health with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nina Cheng, founder of The Eastern Philosophy Chinese Medicine Company, accompanied by a team of renowned practitioners and scholars of Chinese medicine, share practical, accessible remedies and protocols you can use to improve your mental and emotional well-being. Supported by historical primary sources and modern clinical research, Nina's book offers and intro to TCM and its unique approach to mental health. Each chapter covers a common mental health condition–anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADHD, brain fog, and trauma–exploring how Chinese medicine has historically approached these conditions, describing common patterns associated with unique symptoms, and prescribing specific remedies you can access in your everyday life. For anyone who has struggled with their mental health or is looking to better understand TCM's approach to healing both the mind and body, this book offers natural, time-tested solutions.

What if your procrastination, burnout, or self-doubt weren't problems to fix — but signs that you've drifted away from your true nature? In this episode, Hana offers a gentle reframe of struggle through the lens of Chinese Medicine. You'll explore the power of understanding your elemental constitution — not to change who you are, but to finally understand yourself. Inside, you'll learn: How disconnection from your element can feel like procrastination, anxiety, or burnout The emotional and physical language of each of the 5 elements Hana's personal story of rediscovering her Fire element Why knowing your blueprint is the key to aligned healing   This episode is an invitation to stop forcing, and start flowing — with who you already are.

Today we'll talk about Zhang Zhongjing, a pioneering physician of the Eastern Han Dynasty who overcame such challenges as war, famine, and personal adversity to become the “Medical Sage” of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

In this episode of Toxic Free with KB, I sit down with the amazing Dr. Felice Chan, a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, and the founder of Moonbow—an innovative wellness studio blending ancient wisdom with modern healing.We dive deep into acupuncture and TCM: what they are, how they work, and why they're so effective for detoxing the body, calming the mind, and balancing your energy in a toxic world. Dr. Chan also breaks down the emotional connection to physical health, how stress shows up in the body, and how TCM practices can support hormonal balance, inflammation, fatigue, and more.You'll learn how acupuncture really works (it's not just about needles), daily habits that support your body's detox systems, and how Moonbow is creating a new path for accessible, soul-aligned wellness. Whether you're curious about Eastern medicine or looking for natural solutions to everyday health issues, this episode will help you reconnect with your body and feel empowered in your healing journey.More on Felice ChanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfelicechan/?hl=enMoonbow: https://www.instagram.com/moonbow_skin/?hl=enFelice Acupuncture Clinic: https://www.instagram.com/feliceacupuncture.clinic/?hl=enFollow Us on Instagram: @ToxicFree.KB: https://www.instagram.com/toxicfree.kb/ Follow Us on TikTok: @toxicfreewithkb: https://www.tiktok.com/@toxicfreewithkb Shop some of my favorite products I use everyday!

What's the best treatment for Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW)? While answers are still emerging, we're getting closer.TSW is a misunderstood, drug-induced condition that goes far beyond typical eczema. Many sufferers feel dismissed by doctors since there's no formal diagnostic criteria and many dermatologists deny its existence. Yet symptoms like relentless itching, flaking, insomnia, “zingers,” and even depression can be life-altering.In this episode, I speak with Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman—a compassionate, research-driven Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner who reveals how TSW differs from eczema, and explains how Traditional Chinese Medicine addresses the “toxic heat” behind symptoms. If you've been told “it's just eczema” or feel like nothing is working, this episode offers fresh hope and validation!⭐️Mentioned in This Episode:- Connect with Dr. Friedman

Today, our special guest is , who shares how Chinese Medicine principles can help busy professionals achieve better balance in their daily lives. Today, our special guest is Dr. Helen Law, who shares how Chinese Medicine principles can help busy professionals achieve better balance in their daily lives. Dr. Law is a licensed acupuncturist with over 25 years of experience in the practice of Chinese medicine. She has been voted a NJ Top Doc since 2010 and the best Acupuncturist in Princeton, NJ, since 2008. Dr. Law recently published Retirement Made Easy: The Ultimate Guide and Secrets to Longevity: A Holistic Guide. She frequently speaks on topics related to Chinese medicine. She was recently featured as a cover story for both "The Most Inspiring Women Leading Business in 2025" and "Top 10 Women Leading Integrative Medicine in 2025." Join us on the third Wednesday of each month on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way®, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on your favorite podcast app, including , , , and . For podcast updates straight to your inbox, visit . See you next month! Helpful Links:  Dr. Helen Law:   Chinese Acupuncture Healthcare and Allergy Care Center: Books: and Articles: and Women's Wealth: The Middle Way®:  Glen Eagle: Disclaimer: Glen Eagle does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement.

In this episode, we take a high-level look at what happens when you combine two of the most contrasting—and complementary—herbs in North American herbalism: Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) and Lobelia (Lobelia inflata). One stimulates, one relaxes—and together they create a powerful synergy that supports circulation, respiration, and neuromuscular function.  You'll also hear insights on how their energetic and constitutional profiles apply to vāta patterns in Ayurveda and Mercury archetypes in astrology.

In this episode, we dive into one of the most powerful herb pairs in North American herbalism—Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) and Lobelia (Lobelia inflata).  These two plants represent the archetypal stimulant and relaxant, and when used together, they reveal deep patterns in how herbal energetics function. You'll also discover how this triad—stimulant, relaxant, and tonic—connects to core principles found in Ayurveda, alchemy, and astrology. In this segment, you'll learn: Why Cayenne and Lobelia are a dynamic herbal duo How traditional herbalists define stimulants and relaxants (beyond caffeine and chamomile!) The significance of the stimulant-relaxant-tonic triad in herbal energetics The cross-cultural connections to Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, and astrology How combining oppositional energetics can create synergy in herbal formulas Tune into the full episode to learn more:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0D57qDsVCLfCfpIZtshgEb?si=6a3639d913d44847   ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   Shop our herbal products:  https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.  

Welcome to the second installment in our Anatomy of a Formula series. In this post, we'll examine a classic North American herbal duo: the archetypal stimulant, Cayenne (Capsicum annuum), and the archetypal relaxant, Lobelia (Lobelia inflata).  If you missed the introductory post, which explored a brief history of formulation in Western herbalism and the strategic thinking behind herbal pairs and triplets, be sure to check it out[LINK]—it sets the stage for this series and what we're diving into today.   Here's what you'll learn in this epsisode: Why Cayenne and Lobelia—seemingly opposing herbs—create powerful synergy in herbal formulas How this pairing acts on multiple systems, including circulatory, respiratory, and neuromuscular Key energetic patterns (Western, Ayurvedic, and astrological) that guide the use of these herbs Traditional and modern uses of Cayenne–Lobelia combinations Clinical considerations: where this pair works well, and where to use caution How to think constitutionally and systemically rather than symptomatically when formulating with pairs   ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   Shop our herbal products:  https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.

You've been told to eat clean, but what if your “healthy” foods are wrecking your gut, crushing your hormones, and aging you faster? This episode exposes the nutrient-depleted truth behind modern diets, soil erosion, and why regenerative farming might be the key to reversing chronic disease, boosting mitochondria, and rebuilding your biology from the ground up. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Josh Axe, a trusted pioneer in functional medicine, bestselling author, and co-founder of Ancient Nutrition. Dr. Axe bridges the gap between biblical farming, ancestral nutrition, and modern science to explain how your food and even your supplements may be harming your human performance, digestion, and brain health. With clinical insights, personal stories, and science-backed tools, he shares what to eat instead if you want real longevity, energy, and healing. They dig into the collapse of soil nutrients, how monocropping damages the microbiome, and why organic food standards may be outdated. You'll learn how regenerative agriculture rebuilds the earth and your gut, and why biohacking starts with dirt, not pills. Plus, they explore the hormonal chaos caused by seed oils, plastics, blue light, sleep disruption, and even birth control, especially in relation to testosterone loss in men and women. This episode also touches on biblical nutrition, fasting cycles, natural nootropics, testosterone-supporting peptides, the dangers of synthetic vitamins, and the future of real-time self-quantification. From poop-powered farming to smarter sourcing, it's a wild ride into how food, faith, and farming affect every part of your biology. This is essential listening for anyone serious about biohacking, neurohacking, longevity, Upgrade Labs, Danger Coffee, Smarter Not Harder, and understanding the real root of disease and dysfunction. You'll Learn: • Why regenerative farming beats “organic” for health and the planet • How depleted soil is linked to hormone imbalances and chronic disease • What birth control is doing to testosterone, fertility, and mitochondrial health • Why your supplements may just be “expensive pee” • The truth about biblical farming and why dirt still matters • How to support testosterone naturally with diet, peptides, and habits • Why sleep optimization, mineral balance, and circadian alignment are key for healing Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday, where Dave asks the questions no one else dares, and brings you real tools to become more resilient, aware, and high performing. SPONSORS: - BON CHARGE | Go to https://boncharge.com and use code DAVE for 15% off. - Zbiotics | Go to https://zbiotics.com/DAVE for 15% off your first order Resources: • Dave Asprey's New Book - Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated/ • Josh Axe's Website – https://thehealthinstitute.com/ • Josh Axe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/?hl=en • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com • Dave Asprey's Website: https://daveasprey.com • Dave Asprey's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey • Upgrade Collective – Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: • 00:00 Trailer • 00:52 Intro • 01:01 From Medicine to Farming • 02:21 Regenerative Farming • 03:36 Fixing Modern Agriculture • 05:43 Biblical Farming Meets Modern Science • 08:23 The Truth About Organic Food • 12:41 What's Causing the Testosterone Crash • 18:07 Hormonal Birth Control • 27:37 New Hormone Replacement • 29:58 The Future of Health Tracking • 32:00 What Is Biblical Farming? • 33:38 Biblical Principles of Nutrition • 33:55 Foods Most Mentioned in the Bible • 35:17 Pork, Parasites, and Dietary Laws • 37:29 Chinese Medicine's View on Pork • 39:36 Did the Flood Shorten Human Lifespan? • 42:26 Biodynamic Farming and Spirituality • 54:27 Fatherhood and Words That Heal • 56:21 What Josh Feeds His Kids • 01:03:41 Mental Health, Faith, and Healing • 01:05:36 Final Thoughts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gabby Reece sits down with Jiaming Ju, a former economist turned Chinese medicine practitioner, to explore the root causes of health and healing. Jiaming shares how personal trauma, including losing her home in a fire, led her to embrace acceptance, grounding, and traditional practices. They discuss the cultural differences in health issues between the U.S. and China, especially how emotional well-being and lifestyle shape physical health. The conversation highlights the importance of patient-centered care, especially around women's health topics like fertility, menopause, and menstrual cycles. Through the lens of Chinese medicine, they emphasize self-awareness, emotional connection, and the power of personalized healing. SPONSORS OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code REECE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Ritual: Start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today. That's ritual.com/GABBY for 25% off. CHAPTERS 00:00 The Challenges of Modern Medicine 02:28 Navigating Personal Trauma 04:42 The Healing Power of Acceptance 09:45 The Impact of Childhood Experiences 12:24 Understanding Trauma and Healing 19:25 The Journey from Economist to Healer 24:03 Grounding Practices in Times of Change 30:23 The Dynamics of Marriage and Family 34:34 Integrating Traditional and Modern Practices 46:52 Cultural Perspectives on Movement and Nutrition 50:04 The Impact of Lifestyle on Family Dynamics 52:57 Consultation Approaches in Chinese Medicine 56:02 Understanding Emotional Connections to Physical Health 01:00:14 Customized Health Solutions for Modern Issues 01:04:12 The Role of Environment in Mental and Physical Health 01:10:11 The Importance of Patient-Centered Care 01:16:15 Finding Balance in Daily Life 01:22:23 Menstrual Health and Societal Expectations 01:26:14 Navigating Women's Health Challenges 01:31:51 Understanding Menopause and Its Impact 01:38:50 Cultural Perspectives on Aging and Health 01:47:45 Practical Health Tips for Young Adults 01:55:41 Exploring Chinese Medicine and Its Wisdom For more Gabby: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5A KEYWORDS Chinese medicine, trauma, healing, acceptance, personal growth, mental health, holistic health, marriage, family dynamics, emotional well-being, nutrition, movement, family dynamics, Chinese medicine, emotional health, customized health, mental health, patient care, daily balance, menstrual health, women's health, menopause, cultural perspectives, Chinese medicine, health tips, fertility, PCOS, emotional health, digestion, aging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The highly watched Netflix 2018 documentary Wild Wild Country for people “in the know” was terribly biased. There were no former members. No cult experts. The two people featured were still “true believers in the cult leader, Rajneesh–who was rebranded after his expulsion from the United States as Osho. This cult took over the small town of Antelope, Oregon through deceit and the commune was the relocation from Pune India, where the cult leader had with a history of legal problems, including owing back taxes and claims of drug smuggling. What was missing was what it was actually like to live at the ashram as a child, like Sarito Carroll did til the commune was disbanded due to criminal activities. On this episode of Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum, I spoke with Sarito Carroll, about her 2024 memoir In the Shadow of Enlightenment: A Girl's Journey Through the Osho Rajneesh Cult, to hear and share more of the real story of what it was like growing up within the cult. Sarito is a passionate writer who was initiated into the cult by Rajneesh himself at nine years old in the late 1970s. She described her latest books as exploring “the complexities of belonging, trauma, the struggle to break free of cultic ties, and the long journey towards self-acceptance.” The book follows her journey to exit the cult and eventually begin a career as a technical writer and attain her Master of Science in Chinese Medicine in 2007, despite never attaining a proper education through the cult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drawing from over fifteen years in effective clinical practice fusing Traditional Chinese Medicine, quantum physics, and biological medicine, Dr. Kevin Preston has worked with thousands of patients to help heal the root cause of their symptoms. He's become known for unconventional ideas on health and medicine and resolving complex chronic illnesses, mystery syndromes, and more.Time stamps:(02:28) Kevin shares his insatiable curiosity and ongoing journey to understand the body.(11:33) The pivotal moment in his early 20s when he shifted from conventional medicine to Chinese Medicine.(17:02) How Chinese Medicine views the body as a garden with a greater understanding of how the body works holistically.(27:37) The magic of live events and how the collective energy field lifts those present.(28:46) The inspiration behind his Interstellar event and how he honors what wants to move through him.(35:17) The importance of listening to our bodies because they are speaking to us constantly. (41:57) How self-exploration has helped him care for his own body and mind and allowed him to show up more fully.Ways to work with Dr. Kevin Preston: https://drkevinpreston.com/work-together/For information on Dr. Kevin Preston's upcoming event, The New Human: Interstellar, visit https://newhumanevents.com/interstellar/ and use code LEE15 for 15% off a ticket.For 10% off Next Level Healer, visit https://www.leeharrisenergy.com/healer and use code HEALER10.

Have you been studying herbs for a while, but you still feel unsure about how to combine them into an effective formula?  Or maybe you're newer to herbalism and ready to dive into the art and science of formulation? Formulation is one of my favorite parts of herbal medicine, so I'm excited to kick off a new series called The Anatomy of a Formula. I love the synergy that emerges when herbs are combined in intelligent, intentional ways—and the specificity you can achieve when formulating for a particular person. It's both powerful and fun. However, for budding herbalists, formulation can initially feel daunting and a little confusing. Without some kind of framework or guidance, many people end up just tossing a bunch of herbs into a bottle and hoping it works. That's not an ideal approach because you're essentially leaving your therapeutics to chance. Instead, approach formulation with strategy, intention, and precision, tailored to the individual you're working with.  Here's what we'll cover in this post: • A brief history of formulation in North American herbalism • Formulation challenges and how to fix the problem • The foundations of herbal formulas: pairs and triplets • The anatomy of an effective formula     ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   Shop our herbal products:  https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.

Anu Simh is a Board Certified Functional Health Coach and the founder of 9 Arms of Wellness. She is also the author of Feed Your Microbiome to Flourish, and a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.  Through the Nine Arms of Wellness program, she teaches the value of using food as medicine, practical lifestyle management techniques, and an interactive, integrative approach drawn from over 100 dietary theories, including Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, gluten-free, Paleo, raw, vegan, and macrobiotics. In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Anu talk about… (00:00) Intro (04:37) What low carb is and how it effects the microbiome (05:47) Whether fiber, honey, and fruit are important for a healthy diet (39:00) Whether microbial diversity in the gut is necessarily beneficial (42:06) People who say, “you should not eat plants ever,” and whether they exist (53:58) What Anu and Brian's ideal patient looks like and how they would treat them (01:00:25) The many factors that impact gut health (01:03:20) Outro For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Anu Simh on the Life's Best Medicine Podcast: https://lifesbestmedicine.com/podcast/episode-249-anu-simh/ Super Gut (book): https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com/product/super-gut Anu Simh: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9armsofwellness FB: https://www.facebook.com/9armsofwellness Links: https://linktr.ee/anusimh 9 Arms of Wellness: https://www.9armsofwellness.com/about Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/ 

Welcome to Part 2 of the Allergy Strategy. In this episode, we'll explore the two key approaches to working with allergies and intolerances: prevention and acute care.   Whether it's you, your loved ones, or your clients dealing with seasonal allergies, you'll find plenty of tools here to support the process—and many of these strategies can also be applied to other types of allergies.   If you haven't had a chance to read Part One yet, I recommend starting there: https://tinyurl.com/tuw2358m as it covers the foundational concepts we'll be building upon.   Here's what you'll find in this episode: How to create an effective strategy for addressing intolerances, allergies, and overall immunity A Five-Part Plan for preventing allergies from even starting What to do when prevention isn't enough: comprehensive acute care tools, with targeted supplement and herb recommendations for specific symptoms How to attend to immunological imbalance, inflammatory excess, and treat common upper respiratory tract symptoms from seasonal allergies     ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   Shop our herbal products:  https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.