Description

Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman is the owner of Amethyst Holistic Skin Solutions and practices Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology, utilizing only herbal medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She earned a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, a diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology from Avicenna UK, and an MSOM from National University of Health Sciences (NUHS). She is also a board-certified NCCAOM Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Dipl OM).

Before serving as the Chair of the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA), Dr. Friedman was one of two Illinois delegates to the ASA and served on the Illinois Society of Acupuncturists as Vice President. She serves on the Advisory Board of LearnSkin, the faculty of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Support Group sponsored by the National Eczema Association, and the NUHS Presidential Alumni Advisory Board. 

In this episode, Philip and Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman discuss: 

• Navigating the journey of clarity 
• What true work feels like 
• Investing in your whole health 
• Integrity and lifelong learning 

Lightbulb Moments:

• Career clarity is a journey, not a destination. Discovering your true passion takes time, curiosity, and conversations with others; patience is essential in this unfolding process.
• True work sustains rather than drains. If your job depletes you, it may be misaligned; fulfilling work should energize you and support your well-being.
• Whole health includes mind, body, and connection. Physical and mental health are deeply intertwined, and meaningful relationships are as vital as medicine in preserving wellness.
• Personal growth thrives on integrity and lifelong learning. Staying open to change, aligning with your values, and seeking care that truly listens are foundations for both health and fulfillment.

“You are not your job. You are so many more things than that. When you only think of yourself as a person in a relationship, you don't get the chance to expand yourself.” - Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman

Check this Case Study: Treatment of Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome with Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Case Series of 5 Adults

Connect with Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman: 

Website: https://amethystacu.com/ 

Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/AmethystAcu 

Connect with Philip: 

Website: https://www.fornarolaw.com/ 

Podcast Website: https://lbmpodcast.com/ 

"X": https://x.com/FornaroLaw 

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/philipfornaro/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fornarolaw3002 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fornarolaw 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fornarolaw/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FornaroLaw 

https://www.facebook.com/philip.fornaro.3/