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Chinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastDampness and Emotions, are they connected? S9 Ep07Exploring how the emotions associated with digestion, the Earth element, Spleen energy are connected to dampness and Spleen Qi (energy) deficiency. If you are interested in checking out the courses I mentioned in this video, please do so here, I'd love to have you on the journey with us learning more about the wonders of how Chinese medicine can make your life better https://www.metrohealth.com.au/courses/Chinese Medicine Podcast is run by Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist, Marie Hopkinson. About Dr Marie Hopkinson (Chinese...2025-06-0634 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastIs Chinese medicine the right career choice?Take your learning to the next level Discover my 'Ultimate Chinese Medicine learning Experience' course that I mentioned in this video here: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/learn-chinese-medicine-with-marie-hopkinson/ Live intake from 1st June 2025 , on demand options will be added in the future, check the link for the latest updates on courses offeredChinese Medicine Podcast is run by Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist, Marie Hopkinson. About Dr Marie Hopkinson (Chinese Medicine Doctor) Marie is an experienced Chinese Medicine practitioner both a herbalist and acupuncturist, of over 23 years. Initially studying in Perth, Marie went on to study at Hangzhou TCM...2025-05-3036 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastExciting announcement for anyone wanting to learn Chinese Medicine Self-Treatment S9 Ep5I'm very excited to announce this new course offering starting soon. check out the link: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/learn-chinese-medicine-with-marie-hopkinson/After the start date if you are interested, please contact me for on-demand options or to jump in mid-learning with the on-demand recordings of what you have missed. There is a way to book a free call with me (Marie Hopkinson) to find out more or if its right for your learning needs. Thanks again for supporting Chinese Medicine Podcast :) 2025-05-0521 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastDampness, Qi (Chi) and Jing (Essence) - Kidney Deficiency and Dampness - are they related?DAMPNESS relationship with Jing (Essence) and Chi/Qi (Energy) , what other organs are involved. In this podcast, Marie answers a subscriber's question about Qi, Jing and Dampness Chinese Medicine Podcast is run by Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist, Marie Hopkinson. About Dr Marie Hopkinson (Chinese Medicine Doctor)Marie is an experienced Chinese Medicine practitioner both a herbalist and acupuncturist, of over 23 years. Initially studying in Perth, Marie went on to study at Hangzhou TCM Hospital and then completing a Masters of International Health at Curtin Uni. In recent years Marie has been studying Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine, taught by Dr...2025-04-2927 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine Podcast5 Hidden Signs You’re Finally Beating Dampness S9 E3There are at least 4x the videos /content on Youtube than on Audio /Spotify, so head on over to Youtube at Chinese Medicine Podcast for more videos Chinese Medicine Podcast is run by Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist, Marie Hopkinson. About Dr Marie Hopkinson (Chinese Medicine Doctor) Marie is an experienced Chinese Medicine practitioner both a herbalist and acupuncturist, of over 23 years. Initially studying in Perth, Marie went on to study at Hangzhou TCM Hospital and then completing a Masters of International Health at Curtin Uni. In recent years Marie has been studying Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine, taught by Dr...2025-03-1127 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastThinking about trying Chinese Medicine? Here's what to expect S9 Ep02Find out what to expect when seeing an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist in USA, UK, Australia and most parts of the world in this video with 23+yr experienced Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Marie Hopkinson 2025-02-0112 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastUnderstanding Depression with the Five Elements (Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture) S09 E01Self Help for depression using Chinese Medicine wisdom through knowing where and how you can intervene. Learning how the 5 Elements play a role in the physiology of depression not only helps you understand how an acupuncturist or herbalist would go about treatment in re-balancing the five elements, but also how /where you can help yourself. This second half of this is more about the self-help aspects. The first half is physiology of the five elements. Hope this is useful and helpful and if it is let me know in comments / Leave a review on Spotify / Apple - That is...2025-01-1331 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastDiscover China with me in 2024 - Tea making, Herbal medicine, TCM and more - 4 cities in 6 daysA bit of a fun one for the year's end. Come and experience what its really like in China on my most recent trip to Ningbo, Changsha, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. We go high-speed rail, plane, taxi and all kinds of travel around, discover herbal medicine markets with me and come to some factories that I visited inducing a tea farm where we learned how to pick and process tea the ancient way2024-12-3041 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastMy Christmas message for you + Exciting New things for 2025 - S8 E7Marie shares some of the end of year stats from Spotify wrapped and Youtube , + A Christmas Message + Some new ideas for 2025 - let us know what you think ! Thank you for a great year in 2024. Be Healthy and Well and I look forward to helping you learn and discover Chinese Medicine more in 2025. Contact me at the podcast via email : chinesemedicinepodcast@gmail.com CLINIC : www.bespokemedicine.net 2024-12-1924 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastTiredness & Low Energy - Chinese medicine has the answers S8 E6Increase energy and stop tiredness with the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine. Tiredness has two main causes in Chinese medicine . Learn how to increase energy and find out why you are so tired. Support the channel and learn more about yourself with my low cost course - SELF CARE WITH THE FIVE ELEMENTS: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/self-care-with-the-5-elements/ Hope this is useful and helpful and if it is let me know in comments and please subscribe to help grow this channel. That is appreciated. FOLLOW Chinese Medicine Podcast on social medial: Facebook:   / chinesemedicinepodcast   Instagram   / chinesemedicinepodcast   TikTok:   / chinesemedpodcast   AUDIO - find us...2024-10-1825 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastMenopause & the TCM lies you've been told with Laurie Ayres S8 Ep5Does Yin Deficiency even exist? Let's find out! Discussing menopause and what's really going on according to the oldest and most foundational style of Chinese medicine - classical Chinese medicine. This chat is about Kidney Deficiency, Yin Deficiency, Yang deficiency and this massive difference between Classical and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Laurie Ayres is an incredible teacher of Chinese medicine, well known and respected by many practitioners worldwide for his training in Classical Chinese medicine thought the Institute of Classics in East Asian Medicine (ICEAM).  I sat down and I got Laurie to e...2024-08-0453 minBrainstormBrainstormFantomsmerter og kroniske smerter blev opfattet som ‘kvindagtige’ i begyndelsen af 1900-talletDen 12. august 1917 var en fatal dag for den unge Frank Hopkinson. Han var soldat for den engelske hær under Første Verdenskrig, og netop den dag blev han ramt af en bombe, der ændrede hans liv. Bomben ødelagde Franks ben, så det måtte amputeres, og det blev starten på et liv med fantomsmerter: En type smerte, du kan opleve, når du har ondt i en legemsdel, du har mistet. I denne fjerde og sidste episode i miniserien om smertens historie, rejser Anne Sophie og vikar-Benjamin op gennem 1900-tallet og ser på, hvordan opfattelsen af smerte...2024-08-0225 minThe Media Coach Radio ShowThe Media Coach Radio ShowThe Media Coach 21st June 2024Tennis at Queen’s Club; An offer for speaker coaching; A remarkable tour; A silly candidate; Something in common; Three escape routes; Mind your manners; An interview with Dr Elmar Jung; Music from Marie Hopkinson2024-06-2019 minThe Media Coach Radio ShowThe Media Coach Radio ShowThe Media Coach 21st June 2024Tennis at Queen’s Club; An offer for speaker coaching; A remarkable tour; A silly candidate; Something in common; Three escape routes; Mind your manners; An interview with Dr Elmar Jung; Music from Marie Hopkinson2024-06-2019 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastBurnout part 3 - Self Help with Chinese Medicine for burnout S8 E42024-06-1642 minThe Merwomanist PodcastThe Merwomanist PodcastReplay: My Mermaiding Journey: Mami Wata, Melusine, and MersonasIn this replay episode I talk about my personal mermaiding journey, the mermaid lore that inspires my mersona, and what my platform is all about. Cover Art: Photo by ⁠Natasha Gumbs Art⁠ My Mermaid Research: ⁠Link to All Publications⁠ Article that most addresses topics in this episode (African Indigenous Religions, Mami Wata): ⁠Crossing Merfolk Narratives of the Sacred⁠. The bibliography also has a lot of sources that you can check out! Other Sources Referenced and Cited: ⁠Ytasha Womack, Afrofuturism, The World of Black Sci-Fi and Fantasy Cultur...2024-06-1434 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastBurnout & Chinese Medicine part 2 - Energy, Joy and Getting out of Burnout with Chinese Medicine S8 E2This is a direct follow on from Part 1, for definition of burnout, and talking about the five element aspects of PURPOSE , please watch part 1 first. This part covers - Joy and the fire element Energy /tiredness and the Water element Chinese medicine based Strategies to overcome burnout - getting passion back - motivation - tiredness / energy - 24:00 - 38:00 specific strategies for Self Employed people / Business owners. -Things you can do for burnout - to increase motivation / Joy / Passion Video Sponsor: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/self-care-with-the-5-elements/ Support yourself and the channel with this new course by Marie Hopkinson...2024-06-0940 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastBurnout - GET PUROSE BACK - part 1 Chinese Med & Burnout SEASON 8 EP 1Well, this turned out to be a series... Answering a subscribers request for a video about burnout, then asking for more subscriber questions... here's my take on Chinese medicine and burnout. Part 1 (THIS VIDEO) Burnout - Intro - What is it? Classical understanding of our physical and emotional connection - reading from Chapter 8 of the Ling Shu Relating burnout to Chinese medicine ; - Purpose , lack of purpose and the wood element (part 1) Video Sponsor: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/self-care-with-the-5-elements/ - Support yourself and the channel with this new course by Marie Hopkinson where you will discover more...2024-04-0928 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastToo Many Supplements? What does Chinese medicine think about Supplements S7 E7Can you take too many supplements? What does Chinese Medicine think about supplements, in relation to energy, digestion and health overall. Support Chinese Medicine podcacst (and yourself) here: Discover how to use 5 Element Self Care in my low-cost course here: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/self-care-with-the-5-elements/ Hope this is useful and helpful and if it is let me know in comments and please subscribe to help grow this channel. That is appreciated. FOLLOW Chinese Medicine Podcast on social medial: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chinesemedicinepodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chinesemedicinepodcast/ TikTok: https://www...2024-02-2209 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastDampness & Your Mind - mental health, S7 E6Mental clarity, thinking, emotions /mental health ...Marie talks about how dampness effects your mind. CONTACT THE PODCAST (MARIE) chinesemedicinepodcast@gmail.com CONTACT Marie Hopkinson (Clinic/Consultations): MARIE HOPKINSON, Registered Chinese Herbalist and Acupuncturist in Australia (AHPRA) Consultations for treatment (individual) please head to : http://www.bespokemedicine.net/patients Phone (AUS ONLY) 08 9275 1999 - for patients inquiries only. Email metrohealthandmedicine@gmail.com Facebook: fb.me/bespokemedicine IMPORTANT: This video, as with all videos on the The Chinese Medicine Podcast are NOT a replacement for a health professional diagnosis. While Marie may answer your questions, all answers...2024-02-1231 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastHow to use this one herb/ food for anxiety S7 E5This one food is also a medicine. Lets learn about how its used in cooking and in herbal medicine. Support Chinese Medicine Podcast and your health in one of these ways in 2024! 1. Self Care with the five elements course: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/self-care-with-the-5-elements/ 2. Self Care + Consultations with Marie bundle: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/new-year-ultimate-self-care-bundle/ 3. Sponsor of the podcast Empirical Health Mushroom Range: use promo code MARIE to get a discount yourself and support the channel with each purchase! https://empiricalhealthshop.com.au/collections/mushroom-honey-pearls Google search for yourself "Bai He recipes" or 'cooking with bai...2024-02-0524 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastCoffee & Chinese Medicine S7 E4Coffee's effects in Chinese medicine - both good and bad are discussed. Whats the effect of coffee by itself and coffee with milk or sugar? , What's the effect of one vs many coffee's . CONTACT THE PODCAST (MARIE) chinesemedicinepodcast@gmail.com CONTACT Marie Hopkinson (Clinic/Consultations): MARIE HOPKINSON, Registered Chinese Herbalist and Acupuncturist in Australia (AHPRA) Consultations for treatment (individual) please head to : http://www.bespokemedicine.net/patients Phone (AUS ONLY) 08 9275 1999 - for patients inquiries only. Email metrohealthandmedicine@gmail.com Facebook: fb.me/bespokemedicine IMPORTANT: This video, as with all videos on the The Chinese...2024-01-2921 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastNew to the podcast? START HERE!How to get the most out of this podcast Who is this for? What types of content you can find here - diet therapy -mental health /emotions - Spleen Qi Deficiency / Qi Stagnation / Blood Deficiency / Dampness and other common patterns of disharmony - Acupressure tutorials - The Five Element Personality types - Last 15 mins is about Marie Hopkinson, some of her journey in studying Chinese Medicine, her degrees and journey lecturing /teaching and in business and running various clinic styles. 2024-01-2746 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastMy #1 Advice for Acupuncture /TCM Students S7 Ep3This is really for acupuncture students or very recent acupuncture /TCM graduates. I realise this isn't the regular audience of the podcast, but please if you are a student I hope you enjoy this one and get something out of it :) Marie Hopkinson 2024-01-2134 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastEarth Element Emotions - Worry, Anxiety, Overthinking S7 E2Worry, Anxiety, Overthinking and the Intellect (productive thinking) are all part of the Earth Element. Marie discusses how physical illness or imbalance affects emotions and visa versa. Contact the podcast: chinesemedicinepodcast@gmail.com Marie Hopkinson FOLLOW Chinese Medicine Podcast on social medial: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chinesemedicinepodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chinesemedicinepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chinesemedpodcast AUDIO - find us on Apple, Spotify and Google Podcasts in audio-only format CONTACT THE PODCAST (MARIE) chinesemedicinepodcast@gmail.com CONTACT Marie Hopkinson (Clinic...2023-10-2334 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastFire Element Emotions - Joy, Pleasure, Desire and Love S7 E1Can I have too much Joy? Marie Hopkinson explores the emotions of the fire element including Joy, Love, Pleasure, desire and more Reviews are appreciated if you are enjoying this podcast. Contact the podcast: chinesemedicinepodcast@gmail.com 2023-10-1626 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastBlood and Spleen Energy Deficiency - can they cause each other ? Spleen Qi Xu, Blood Xu S6 Ep7The difference between Spleen Blood and Spleen Qi (energy deficiency) and can one lead to the other? Hope this is useful and helpful and if it is let me know in comments and please subscribe to help grow this channel. That is appreciated. FOLLOW Chinese Medicine Podcast on social medial: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chinesemedicinepodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chinesemedicinepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chinesemedpodcast AUDIO - find us on Apple, Spotify and Google Podcasts in audio-only format CONTACT THE PODCAST (MARIE) chinesemedicinepodcast@gmail.com CONTACT Marie Hopkinson (Clinic/Consultations): MARIE...2023-09-2525 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastFood for the Seasons - What to Eat and When (Traditional Chinese Medicine) S6, Ep 6What food should I eat when? are some foods better for us (or worse) at different times of the year? also, Here's the course I was mentioning: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/chinese-medicine-diet-therapy-foods-as-medicine-for-self-care-self-treatment-on-demand-course-prospectus/ This course will teach you everything there is to know about Chinese Diet Therapy, the same intensity and variety of info that is taught in Chinese medicine school's as part of a 4-year degree, BUT with an emphasis on Self-Care and self-treatment. There is more in my course about how to identify the times/opportunities for self-care as a person that...2023-09-1811 minHealthy Families Podcast 🌎 Jenny Hatch Show 🌏Healthy Families Podcast 🌎 Jenny Hatch Show 🌏Jenny Hatch LivePaul and Jenny Hatch married in the St George Temple March 5th 1988.During this podcast I mentioned the fact that the founders of the American Government had their Temple Proxy Work done for them in the St George Temple back in the day.A large list of patriots plus other eminent men and women were all endowed as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsThe list of the 54 Signers of the Declaration of Independence and others are below!* Samuel Huntington(CN)* Roger Sherman (CN)* William Williams(CN)* Oliver Wolcott(CN)* Thomas McKean (DE)* George Read (DE...2023-09-181h 03Chinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastDiscovering Classical Chinese Medicine & How it's different to TCM - Podcast Takeover (listeners interview me!!!)Podcast Takeover Time! - I let two YouTube subscribers take over my channel and interview me about my journey in learning classical Chinese medicine and how it's different to TCM. Waleed & Yassin have been on a journey to discover what Classical Chinese medicine is and they are directly interested in studying the same system that I learned - ICEAM Ok, so Waleed & Yassin have their own YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/@UCzliuDMatV8zfMhl5_BctBg There are the full-length interviews with my teacher, Laurie Ayres and I would highly encourage you to check out their channel and give it a...2023-03-1758 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastHow Chinese Medicine Chose Me - My personal story of how I got into Acupuncture & Herbs - Marie Hopkinson S6 E4Do you ever wonder how someone gets into the field of acupuncture and  Chinese medicine? 🤔 Well, a subscriber asked, and my patients often ask  me that very question and my story might just surprise you! I actually  had never even had acupuncture before I started studying it.    Looking back it was kind of serendipitous.  Sometimes I think that   "Chinese Medicine chose me".     I'm so grateful I found this amazing  medicine at 17 years old, and now I can't imagine doing anything else.    FOLLOW Chinese Medicine Podcast on social medial:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ch...2023-02-0816 minThen AgainThen AgainNerding Out! Glen & Marie's Favorite History BooksEpisode Notes Glen and Marie nerd out about their favorite history books ranging from ancient authors and topics to great resources for those who want in-depth research. Glen and Marie's selections are listed below: Glen's Book Picks The Peloponnesian War Thucydides The Normans & The Norman Conquest R. Allen Brown With Zeal & Bayonets Only: The British Army on Campaign in North America, 1775-1783 Matthew H. Spring Wilderness Still the Cradle of Nature: Frontier Georgia Edward J. Cashin Other People’s Money: How Banking Worked in the Ea...2023-02-0349 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastConstipation - What causes it & self help tools to help it. S6 E3Long tutorial style video on the various patterns of disharmony that Traditional Chinese Medicine has for constipation, made in response for a subscriber request/question.   I give some aspects on how classical Chinese medicine sees some of the these patters as well as many self-help aspects including foods, specific fruits, diet recipes from various text books and self-massage / lifestyle prevention /acupressure tools.    SUPPORT THE CHANNEL and SUPPORT YOUR OWN SELF CARE to another level with my courses, here's whats available now in 2023: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/courses-2023/ CONTACT THE PODCAST (MARIE)  chine...2023-02-021h 04Book Club for Masochists: a Readers’ Advisory PodcastBook Club for Masochists: a Readers’ Advisory PodcastEpisode 167 - 2023 Reading Goals & 2022 Reading ReportThis episode we’re talking about our 2023 Reading Goals! We discuss intentions, resolutions, anti-resolutions, and give a report on how well we fulfilled our reading goals last year. You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | RJ Edwards 2022: Year of Book Two Episode 142 - Sequels and 2022: The Year of Book Two 2023 Resolutions   Matthew: Read more non-fiction Meghan: Quit trying to rea...2023-01-1750 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastInsomnia - what causes sleep difficulty it in Chinese Medicine? S6 E2In response to a subscriber's question to make an episode about sleep & Insomnia in Chinese medicine.  Podcast includes - intro to insomnia in CM, quick overview of the types listed by 3 TCM Books/popular authours for TCM Students, Exploring two patterns of disharmony where people could have the most influence / help themselves the most  1. Yangming pattern / Stomach Heat / Stomach Fire / Food Stagnation - these are all similar  2. Deficiency patterns --> heart and kidney not communicating pattern - Taxation in Classical CM - Discussing some of the common deficiency types - Deficency of yang, def...2023-01-1147 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastHow to overcome blockages in goal setting with Chinese Medicine - Marie Hopkinson S6 Ep1How to overcome blockages in goal setting with Chinese Medicine & Marie Hopkinson - If you struggle to even see a future for yourself, or feel bogged down  by emotions - the weight of the world on you, heartbreak, difficulty to  plan - here's some Chinese medicine based concepts related to goal  setting and why some people find it harder or easier than others to plan  and set goals.   Also tutorials on acupressure points for heartbreak, feeling weighed  down, foggy headed / unclear thinking and feeling resistant to change.   Hope this is useful and helpful and if it is let me know in c...2023-01-0740 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastAcupressure for anxiety, stress & pain with Mitchell Macgregor (Acupuncturist) S5 Ep4Acupuncturist Mitchell Macgregor shares his top points for headaches,  pain, stress, anxiety. How to stay grounded when you have a lot of  emotional stuff going on by using self-help tools from Chinese medicine.  Discovering a healthier life in a rural area making the change from a  big city to a small town and more topics (see below). Enjoy today's  discussion and self help tools.    Mitchell Macgregor is an Acupuncturist trained in the UK and Australia,  practicing in the Southwest of Western Australia, in Denmark &  Albany.    Topics in todays podcast include: -  living and working...2022-12-1938 minThe Media Coach Radio ShowThe Media Coach Radio ShowThe Media Coach 4th November 2022Some dynamic duos; What’s your theme tune?; Speaker Coaching; Greta Thunberg; Matt Hancock; Joining me on the platform tonight; Ten media no-nos; The largest amp in the world; An interview with, and music from Marie Hopkinson2022-11-0322 minThe Media Coach Radio ShowThe Media Coach Radio ShowThe Media Coach 4th November 2022Some dynamic duos; What’s your theme tune?; Speaker Coaching; Greta Thunberg; Matt Hancock; Joining me on the platform tonight; Ten media no-nos; The largest amp in the world; An interview with, and music from Marie Hopkinson2022-11-0322 minThe Merwomanist PodcastThe Merwomanist PodcastMy Mermaiding Journey: Mami Wata, Melusine, and MersonasIn this episode I talk about my personal mermaiding journey, the mermaid lore that inspires my mersona, and what my platform is all about. Cover Art: Photo by Natasha Gumbs Art My Mermaid Research: Link to All Publications Article that most addresses topics in this episode (African Indigenous Religions, Mami Wata): Crossing Merfolk Narratives of the Sacred. The bibliography also has a lot of sources that you can check out! Other Sources Referenced and Cited: Ytasha Womack, Afrofuturism, The World of Black Sci-Fi and Fantasy...2022-09-2736 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastHow to use Mushrooms for self care with Dr Simon Feeney (Chinese Medicine Physician) Season 5 Episode 3Dr Simon Feeney (Chinese Medicine Physician) talks about the historical  and modern use of mushrooms, fungus for self healing, and general  wellness.   What is Reishi, Lions Mane, Chaga, Cordyseps, Turkey Tail all about?    Listeners & Viewers can get 10% off the retail price of Empirical Health Range of  Certified Organic Mushrooms, and your purchase supports the podcast as  well, by using the promo code MARIE at the checkout:  use the link :  https://empiricalhealthshop.com.au/discount/MARIE?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fmushroom-honey-pearls  to automatically get the discount applied.    Some of the links mentioned in the talk were:   https://mushroomreferences.com/  - a free...2022-08-1549 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastIs it normal to feel worse before you get better with Acupuncture & Herbs (CM) treatment? S5 Ep 2Answering a subscribers Question, is it normal to feel worse before you  feel better having acupuncture / Chinese medicine .    If you have a question about Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture, cupping,  herbs, moxa, foods as medicine, dampness, Qi etc )  pop it into comments  below and I'll do my best to answer it.    COURSES - find out more by email.    ON DEMAND COURSE NOW AVAIL:   https://www.metrohealth.com.au/learn-the-shang-han-lun-system-to-stay-healthy-on-demand-course/  If your interested you can also send an email enquiry to Marie ; learn@metrohealth.com.au   FOLLOW Chinese Medicine Podcast on social media...2022-07-1626 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastGrief & Loss - Acupressure points to help you journey through it S5 Ep1Heartbreak, Loss, Grief and Sadness - here's 4 Ways to help process  through Grief using acupressure and self-massage. This may help you cope  with grief and journey through the emotions of sadness, loss,  heartbreak, disappointment and despondency.   Please seek help of health professional if you need to.   If your interested in studying Chinese Medicine for yourself - self-help  more, find out how I can help you here: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/courses-2022/     CONTACT THE PODCAST (MARIE)  chinesemedicinepodcast@gmail.com    CONTACT Marie Hopkinson (Clinic/Consultations):    MARIE HOPKINSON, Registered Chinese Herbalist and Acupuncturist in Australia (AHPRA)  Consulta...2022-06-0213 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastGiveaway Celebration of 5000 Youtube Subscribers! (S4 E13)GIVEAWAY TIME!  - Wow , we just reached 5000 Subscribers on YouTube! I want to thank everyone here on Spotify, Apple & Audio platforms for your support of our content, and spreading all the goodness of this Ancient wisdom. Happy New Year indeed. To celebrate, I'm giving away 3 courses worth $347 each AND All subscribers can get a free gift from me. Thanks for your support and help in getting to 5000 Subscribers, Claim your free gift from me here: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/free-book-chapter/ You can check out my new courses in 2022 here, there a...2021-12-3010 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastDiscovering Classical Chinese Medicine - Interview with Collin Campbell (ICEAM) S4 Ep 12Navigating the world of further study for Herbalists and Chinese medicine practitioners can be a tough one - where to start? Hopefully  this episode will bring some clarity this for students of TCM, new  graduates of TCM, practitioners who've been in business a long time but searching for something better for their patients AND even to our  majority of listeners who are patients of those practitioners - give you  some insights into what dedicated practitioners like Collin go through  to become a respected teacher in the industry.   It was such a pleasure to interview fellow colleague, Collin Campbell.  Collin  has been...2021-12-1746 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastWormwood, Dampness, Diet Changes & Parasite cleanses in Chinese Medicine S4 E11Wormwood, Neem & Black Walnut ? Parasite Cleanse in Chinese medicine.    This video is answering a Youtube subscribers question about my thoughts on Dampness, Damp-heat and diet changes for Parasite cleanse.  Are diet changes necessary for a parasite cleanse to work?  what is the effect of these parasite cleanse herbs in Chinese medicine?       Interested in my new course, starts Jan 2022, check it out here:  https://www.metrohealth.com.au/learn-chinese-medicine-with-marie-hopkinson/   Marie's practice/contact details:    MARIE HOPKINSON, Registered Chinese Herbalist and Acupuncturist in Australia (AHPRA)  Consultations for treatment (individual) please go to : http://www...2021-12-0114 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastBlood Wind & Fire - Women's Health and Chinese Medicine S4 ep10Blood dominates women's health and physiology in Chinese Medicine. How does this relate with the two elements WOOD and FIRE?  Marie talks about how these two elements inter-relate in the aspects of : - Menstrual cycles  - Childbirths  and pregnancies  - Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS / PMT)  - Period Pain (dysmenorrhoea) - Heavy periods  - Emotional health (Joy, Depression, Anxiety, Stress,  - Nightsweats and menopause (touched on)  - Importance of sleep and impact of poor sleep /insomnia on Blood, wood and fire.    Patterns of Disharmony discussed:   Blood Deficiency Liver Qi Stagnation  Heart Fire  Yang Rising    Interested in my...2021-11-1723 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastHow to Harmonise your spirit with the four seasons - with Tyler Rowe S4 ep9Living in harmony with the seasons is a major feature of the health advice in the Nei Jing (Yellow Emperors classic of Internal Medicine), in this interview Marie discuss the relevance of this ancient wisdom in a modern world with Tyler Rowe.  Tyler Rowe is not only an acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist but an expert on Wu Yun Liu Qi. He's got a great sense of humor and is incredibly down to earth. How do we tackle things like Air-conditioning and artificially induced climates? How do different cultures tell when seasons change and what should we do in response t...2021-11-111h 06Chinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastWu Wei, Alchemy and How to Transcend the Five Elements with Leta Herman (Inspired Action Podcast) S4 Ep8What is Wu Wei? What is it to be your true self, be your element...but then can you be more than that? What a powerful discussion I had with Leta Herman from Inspired Action Podcast & the Alchemy Learning  Center.     We discuss what is this concept of Alchemy, how past trauma can impact  us and who we are, and help us to transcend to our true self and even  beyond that into a Sage.    About today's Guest, Leta Herman:   Leta Herman is an Alchemical Healer, Chinese Medicine teacher, Podcast  host of the Inspired Action Podcast, as well as author of...2021-10-1956 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastHow anyone can master memorisation of Chinese Medicine with HAMISH BROWN S4 ep7Hamish doesn't have a photographic memory but if you talked to him about Chinese herbs, you would think that he does. This episode is for  students and practitioners of Chinese medicine that want to improve their commitment to memorization and learn from someone who has  continually applied themselves to it over many years.  Hamish is very  encouraging.   It was my pleasure to talk all things memorization & learning Acupuncture points, Herbal formulas and more with  Hamish Brown, a truly accomplished practitioner in Chinese Medicine. We talk about how he committed himself to memorization at various intervals  in his career and in stude...2021-10-0757 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastLearn Chinese Medicine with Marie Hopkinson S4 Ep6I'd love to help you learn Chinese Medicine so I decided to create a one year course to help people take a deep dive into the self help aspects and prevention medicine based aspects of Chinese Medicine. Check out this webpage for more info, dates and cost: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/learn-chinese-medicine-with-marie-hopkinson/ This episode is a dedicated audio podcast of me talking about the course, what you'll learn and why I decided to make it.  - Marie Hopkinson.  To make an inquiry, contact chinesemedicinepodcast@gmail.com  2021-09-2527 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastDiscovering Five Element Acupuncture with Jessica Kennedy S4 Ep5What is Five Element Acupuncture ? How is it different to TCM? How does a  5 Element practitioner go about making a diagnosis? These and many  other interesting questions discussed in today's episode where Marie  Hopkinson and Jessica have a chat about all things FIVE ELEMENT STYLE.    ABOUT JESSICA:  Jessica Kennedy is an experienced Chinese Medicine practitioner  (Acupuncturist) in both TCM Acupuncture and Five Element Style  Acupuncture. Jessica obtained her Licentiate in Acupuncture in 2005  after three years study at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in  the UK. She is a member of the British Acupuncture Council, AACMA  (Australia) and AHPRA...2021-09-2147 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastHappiness Psychology - Use YOUR strengths for long term happiness (Part 2) S2 Ep6How can we leverage our strengths of  Wisdom, courage and Humanity for  more happiness and a greater meaning in life? things like  Creativity,  curiosity, love of learning, judgement and perspective  Zest, Bravery, Honesty, Perseverance, Love, kindness and social  Intelligence are the strengths discussed in today's video.   This is part of a new series on Strengths and Happiness:   Part 1: INTRO / Short term happiness with strengths  Part 2: Strengths within the areas of Wisdom / Courage / Humanity  Part 3: Strengths within the areas of Transcendence and Temperance  Part 4: Strengths within the area of Justice   VIA STRENGTHS TEST: (Free) https://www.viacharacter.org/ Marie's practic...2021-06-0825 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastFeel Happier Instantly - Know Your Character Strengths Part 1 S2 Ep5Using one of your top 5 strengths in a new way is a method used by  Psychologist, Martin Seligman and his theories of Strengths and virtues  are well known. You an use this as a free way to find instant happiness  in your own life, right now. This is a huge part of whats now known as  Positive Psychology.   THERE IS A PART 2, 3 and 4 coming in this series.   Take the free test here: https://www.viacharacter.org/   I've used this personalty test with hundreds of patients and students  over the years, and found it incredibly useful for myself as well. This  isn't...2021-06-0414 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastWhy are we using Western Medical parameters to measure Chinese Medicine? PART 2Is thousands of years of history of medicine slowly going down the bureaucratic toilet? Part 2 of 2. This isn't a typical episode, but I have felt the need to get this issue out there for a while now.  Ive never had AHPRA try to interfere in my personal health until now... Discussion points include different systems of health care, and discussing are we slowly letting our system of medicine be eroded? Why this might be a bigger problem going forward using western medicine model to measure a different medicine system altogether...why isn't anyone concerned about that? Why i...2021-05-1927 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastWhy are we using Western Medical parameters to measure Chinese Medicine? PART 1This isn't a typical episode, but I have felt the need to get this issue out there for a while now. Part 1 of 2.  Discussion points include the pros and cons of registration in Australia, what our system means for how we can advertise Chinese medicine - essentially speak about how we use it, and WHY are we agreeing for Chinese medicine to be measured and evaluated with a different system of medicine -the biomedical model. Happy to have more of a chat about this on the channel in future episodes, as mentioned in the episode, email below. ...2021-05-1831 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastHow to instinctivley know what foods are good for you in Chinese Medicine - Avoid Dampness and Create healthy Spleen QiAvoid Dampness and Create healthy Spleen Qi with this method of the Qing Dan or Clear Bland diet and how you can revert to this to discover how foods affect you.  In this episode, Marie Hopkinson, herbalist & acupuncturist from Perth Australia talks about how to better understand our own body - the two main pillars of health - sleep & digestion and how they are so important to understand what foods to eat, what foods not to eat on a regular basis.  Thanks for voting us in the top 20 of Chinese Medicine Podcasts, Feedspot,,,as mentioned in...2021-02-2437 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine Podcast3 Ways to help your Spleen Energy (Digestion / Gut Health) in 2021 S4 Ep1Get ready for a better 2021 with Ancient timeless wisdom of Chinese  medicine - Here's my 3 ways you can help your Spleen Qi right now ...yes  today - try these things and start getting benefit right now.   If you missed last years video on 5 things for you can do to help your  Spleen Qi - here it is again: https://youtu.be/1FGnxURtnG4   Includes Paid Promotion.  Thanks to Empirical Health for sponsoring this  video.   USE PROMO CODE : CMPGIVES10 to get 10% off your first order (New  Customers Only) with Empirical Health. Valid for new customers who meet  the requirements set out by Em...2021-02-1416 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine Podcast10 steps to help Improve Fertility with Dr Camilla Cameron (Acupuncturist) S3 Ep910 Steps to improve your fertility.   Todays guest, Dr Camilla Cameron (Doctor of Acupuncture/ Acupuncturist)  talks with Marie about important things to help anyone on a fertility  journey. No matter if you are looking at understanding your body better  as a female - Understanding your cycle, trying to get pregnant naturally  or undertaking cycles of IVF or other assisted fertility, today's talk  will be of interest how an acupuncturist like Camilla can help.   Talking about a typical fertility journey, we discuss tips from  Camilla's 19 years practice experience as a practicing Acupuncturist in  Brisbane/Queensland.  Dr Camilla has plenty of experience at handling...2020-12-1446 minFemale Tech FounderFemale Tech FounderFemale Tech Founder July 2020: coddiwomple – and allow yourself to be ‘lucky’.In this edition of Female Tech Founder from July 2020, we’re talking about accessing funding for your business and hearing from business founders about their very different journeys and how being a business owner works for them.  Here’s what you’ll be listening to:  Q&A panel discussion on scaling your startup post-COVID with Jess Jackson (@jessandthehive), Investment Director at GC Angels (@GC_Angels_) & Women Founder Champion Plus lightning talks from  Emma Hopkinson-Spark (@bluebell_emma), Chief of Staff at 101 Ways (@101wayshq) and  Benedicta Banga (@BenedictaBanga), Product Management Leader and founder of Blaqbase App (@blaqbase).2020-09-231h 30Chinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastFertility with natural medicine - Dr Houng Lau (Herbalist & Acupuncturist) S3 Ep8What do you really need to get pregnant?  What an interesting discussion for anyone on a fertility journey, as I interview Dr Houng Lau about this huge topic...she makes it so simple. Dr Houng is an experienced Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal doctor, familiar with using oriental medicine to help people with natural fertility or assisting those going through IVF.   In this episode we discuss : - Houng discusses her 3 most important things for fertility health - the importance of fertile mucus   - how to tell if you have fertile mucus  - when to have intercourse, can you have t...2020-08-2735 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastAcupuncture Vs Cupping - Dr Geoff Brothers, Chinese Medicine Doctor S3 Ep7Cupping Vs Acupuncture? What’s the difference? Why might a Chinese medicine doctor use acupuncture or cupping ...or both on you? Maybe you have had cupping and want to know more about it? Chinese medicine podcast is the place where you can come to have your questions answered and all things Chinese medicine easily explained.   Topics in todays discussion include: Marks /cupping bruises explained, what’s the difference between acupuncture and cupping, why have cupping  Who can do cupping and acupuncture, what do the marks mean, fire cupping, face cupping, acupuncture and cupping About todays guest;  Geoff Brothers...2020-08-0925 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastCan Acupuncture improve IVF success? Talking research with Amy Forth, Acupuncturist & Researcher S3 Ep6Is Acupuncture effective in helping fertility, particularly when undergoing an IVF cycle? What does the current research say AND how do we interpret that data? It can be super confusing, even for practitioners who are not academics or researchers to understand how it all fits in the current body of evidence. Amy Forth, an expert on this topic, helps us understand the research, the current evidence and unpacks it to an easy level. If you are curios about the use of Acupuncture as part of supporting an IVF cycle, this episode is one that’s not to me...2020-06-2537 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastMore than a bubble bath - why Self Care Matters with Acupuncturist Julie Constantine S3 Ep5What is self care really? And why should you care (pardon the pun). Seriously this is a great interview, down-to-earth style of what it is to look after yourself, and as experienced Acupuncturist Julie Constantine puts it "honoring yourself, wherever you are at". We also talk about anxiety of having acupuncture and what Julie does in her practice for patients who are petrified of needles, or a little scared when its their first time to experience acupuncture. Our video recording is avail on YOUTUBE and if you are liking the content here on Spotify, Apple or Google podcasts please...2020-06-1122 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastGot Jing? Talking fertility, acupuncture & Chinese medicine with Amy Forth S3ep4What is Jing? Why should I care? In today's conversation with Amy Forth and Marie Hopkinson we talk about Amy’s areas of expertise in fertility and reproductive medicine. This is part 1 of a two part series. Part two focuses on research for acupuncture and IVF.  If you are wanting to get pregnant, looking into natural options, fertility support with acupuncture for your IVF cycle, this interview with Amy Forth will be of great interest to you.   “It was my absolute pleasure to interview Amy and discuss these important issues with someone so knowledgeable in the research space” - Marie Hop...2020-06-0427 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastHow to use herbs at home - Balms, Teas & More with Adam Heysom-McDowell (Acupuncturist & Herbalist) S3 ep3Using Chinese herbs at home can be exciting and fun but often getting stared is hard not knowing where to start, or even where to get herbs to make teas, balms, external liniments etc.   External Applications of herbs is one of the lesser known / used aspects of Chinese herbal medicine, and can included herbal teas, herbal liniments, poultices, balms, soaks, and other applications.  In this episode, Marie interviews Adam Heysom-McDowell, an Acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist from Annandale, NSW. Adam has a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in making balms using Chiense herbs as well as the ext...2020-05-0139 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastSearching for the Truth, a discussion on Chinese Medicine Study with Michael Brown S3 ep2Marie chats to Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Translator, Michael Brown about trends in training of Chinese medicine in the university/college system in this episode. We discuss his passions about learning, memorisation and how students in undergraduate TCM programs can get more out of their studies.   This conversation is part of the new series, CM Study Buddy - helping you learn and navigate the world of Chinese medicine as a student. This would be really useful for students in the USA, Australia, UK and Europe, and couldn't be more timely since there are many students now in self-isolation or stuck at...2020-03-2845 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastHelp for Endometriosis - Discussing an integrative Medicine approach with Dr Andrew Orr (CMD) S3 Ep1Dr Andrew Orr, Acupuncturist and Herbalist and expert in the integrative approaches of reproductive medicine, is passionate about Endometriosis.   In this in-depth conversation about Endometriosis, we discuss the integrated approach that is an option for so many women today. The importance of finding access to use the right Western medical specialists, surgeons, physiotherapy and experienced Complementary medicine practitioners including Chinese medicine (Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine) and nutritional medicine practitioners.   Dr Andrew is a huge supporter and avid fundraiser of Endometriosis Australia as well as experienced in clinical practice of women’s health and reproductive medicine, and passionate about this t...2020-03-0543 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastDiscovering Ling (Life Purpose, Connection & Creativity) with Glenn BowmanToday’s guest is Glenn Bowman, a student and scholar of Chinese Medicine. First we talk about his journey into Chinese medicine and his 9 year journey toward finding greater meaning in life, connection and exactly what we are discussing today Ling. Glenn shares his wealth of knowledge about the importance of meditation from his own life experience and now as a student of Acupuncture.  I realise this is alot longer than our regular content. Please grab a coffee or a tea and enjoy the converstation. .  About the Presenter:  MARIE HOPKINSON, Registered Chinese Herbalist and A...2020-01-301h 04Chinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastHelp to set goals for 2020 Part 1 - The Mind body connection seriesAre you struggling to set a new year resolution or  goals let alone feel in  touch with your life purpose?  Chinese Medicine can explain why we go  through periods in life feeling less or more purposeful. In this episode  Marie looks at how your life purpose is affected by the physical  aspects in our body  Emotions - Grief, sadness, depression, anxiety, fear, worry, anger,  frustration and resentment also play a part in our bodies ability to  maintain the right balance which leads us to a sense of purpose and  fulfillment or direction in life.    Chines...2020-01-0722 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastAre you living in harmony with the environment? Mind Body Part 1inNew series over the holidays ...mind body and Chinese Medicine.   Technology means we don't have to be at the mercy of the environment, but what is it doing to us long term in our living habits and health ?In this series Marie Hopkinson, Chinese Herbalist and Acupuncturist from Perth, delves into the mind-body connection looking at the issues about purpose, meaning and fulfilment in life, alomg with other mental-emotional aspect and their interplay with the physical body - all from a Chinese medicine perspective of course.  This is one broad view that looks at the importance of living in har...2019-12-1920 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastThe mind-body connection in Chinese Medicine - Series Two IntroCreativity, Life Purpose & the mind-body connection in Chinese Medicine - Series Intro A new series on the connections of our mind-body through the Chinese medicine framework. This series will explore more about:  - Liver Qi Stagnation and how it affects our creativity  - What elements/ organs drive life purpose  - how can we increase effectiveness of mental health through our physical body - looking at mental health through the 5 element lens.  - sleep needs in different seasons  - how lifestyle affects the physical which then...2019-12-1902 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastWhat is Spleen Energy Deficiency ? Explaining Chinese Medicine with Marie HopkinsonSpleen Qi Xu - Spleen energy deficiency is a very common TCM diagnosis,  In this video I will help explain what it is from both a classical  Chinese medicine perspective of a weakness of the earth element and the  TCM concepts.   This video covers aspects of healthy and unhealthy Spleen qi / function  and spleen dampness. what happens when he Earth gets overwhelmed with  water? Dampness or water logged earth energy.   Common symptoms of Spleen energy deficiency (Spleen Qi Xu) can be  bloating, diarrhea, gas, tiredness, low appetite and food intolerance.  Also some people find feeling anxiety and worried are common ment...2019-11-2626 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastStop Inflammation with foods - Talking nutrition & Chinese medicine with Dr Ben Latto O'Brien (TCM doctor)Talking inflammation and pain, eye health and Dr Ben's amazing journey into becoming a Chinese Medicine practitioner after a life changing surgery gone wrong. In today's episode we discuss inflammation, Pain, Turmeric & Eye Health are key topics we talk about  with Dr Ben who also studied a degree in Nutrition.  Tumeric - how much, how often and how to make it's active ingredients  more available in the body.   We also talk about Dr Ben's special interest in eye health and keeping  your eyes healthier  Chinese Medicine   About Dr Ben Latto O'Brien (Acupuncturist & Herbalist)  Benjamin O’Brien comes from a long...2019-10-2543 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastAcupressure Points that stop headache pain with Dr Marie Hopkinson (Acupuncturist)Dr Marie Hopkinson, Acupuncturist shows you how to find and use different pressure points to stop headache pain instantly and reduce headaches over time. This episode can be watched on youtube as a video (for full point demonstration) at Chinese Medicine Podcast youtube channel.  Pressure point massage can be a natural, drug-free pain relief method. If you are unsure of the cause of your headaches or migraines, please seek advice from your health care practitioner. Headaches can be a symptom of a serious health problem. Do not use youtube as a replacement for real medicine, a...2019-10-1018 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastWelcome listenersThanks for joining the podcast, great to see it really growing, This is a quick update about the Chinese Medicine Podcast to let you know what's happening and where we are going.  2019-09-2511 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastWhat is Five Element Acupuncture? with Jessica Kennedy (Acupuncturist)I'm joined by 5 Element expert, Jessica Kennedy who was trained in the  UK, in a unique style of Chinese medicine called "Five Element  Acupuncture" - so lets find out what is 5 Element Acupuncture and how it  might be able to help you find out more about yourself - mentally,  physically and emotionally.   We talk about the differences in the 5 elements, what are the  constructions of wood, fire, earth, metal and water.   what happens during a consultation / treatment in 5 element acupuncture,  how that might be different to TCM or general Chinese medicine, what’s  involved including questions, talking, pulse diagnosis, tongue diagno...2019-09-2128 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastHealthy digestion & Stomach Qi with Dr Jason Chong (Oriental Medicine Practitioner)Jason Chong is an experienced Acupuncturist and Herbalist, working in  Melbourne, Australia. We talk about ways patients can increase digestive  health through stomach channel massage, food choices and better  awareness of what's going into our body.   Stomach Qi is associated with the Earth element (paired with Spleen  energy) in Chinese medicine and in a more western understanding gut  health, the mind-gut connection and promotion of harmony and health in  our body through ensuring all aspects of food assimilation are working  properly. We also talk about the environmental impacts of current eating  habits, food miles. ABOUT Dr Jason Chong ;  h...2019-09-1226 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastChinese medicine for Children - Interview with Dr Holly Carruthers (CM Dr)Can kids have acupuncture?What natural remedies can parents try for a babies constipation, children's health problems like abdominal pain and other issues that commonly affect children.   Today I'm joined by expert Dr Holly Carruthers (Chinese medicine doctor) who's Perth based clinic centers around Chinese medicine for Children - babies and children of all ages. Holly Shares some useful home remedies parents can try to alleviate digestive symptoms and promote digestive and general health as well as showing us how to pick up a baby so you are encouraging the baby to start engaging its neck muscles and encouraging he...2019-09-0934 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastWhat is Cosmetic Acupuncture with Dr Abbie (Acupuncturist) - EPISODE 2I'm joined by Cosmetic Acupuncturist, Dr Abbie, of Zhong Centre  Melbourne for a very interesting chat about the difference between  acupuncture and cosmetic acupuncture. What about dermal fillers, Botox  and standard cosmetic procedures vs acupuncture? How does acupuncture  work for wrinkles or lines on the face? Lets find out with industry  expert, Dr Abbie.   If you are new to the channel, welcome and, don't forget to subscribe!  The Chinese Medicine podcast is now available on major podcast  applications - Anchor, itunes(coming any day now), Spotify, Google  podcasts and more.  We love people sharing our videos - you can find snippe...2019-08-2321 minChinese Medicine PodcastChinese Medicine PodcastSafety & Quality of Herbs with Dr Simon Feeney - EPISODE ONEI'm joined by industry expert, Dr Simon J Feeney (Chinese Medicine Physician) discussing important issues about Chinese Herbs in the western world. Whats Really in your herbs? Does growing a plant in a particular place make a difference ? What about animal cruelty practices in Chinese Medicine ? We discuss all these things and more.  00:00:58 - Simon's background getting into the herbal medicine industry. Concern for the industry of Chinese herbs - looking for quality and safety, environment, heavy metals, chemicals, fungicides, herbicides in the growing /manufacturing of Chinese herbal medicines.  04:40 Te...2019-08-1931 minSFF Yeah!SFF Yeah!SFF Yeah Ep. #17: Mental Notes Regarding ButterbeerSharifah and Jenn discuss Starbucks secret menus, Octavia Butler opera, a possible new Merlin series, and small press sci-fi and fantasy. This episode is sponsored by Heart on Fire by Amanda Bouchet and The Night Market by Jonathan Moore.   News Harry Potter Starbucks secret menu! Parable of the Sower becomes an opera Gritty Robin Hood movie coming Ridley Scott in talks to direct Merlin origin story for Disney   Books Discussed An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon, Akashic Press Elysium by Jennifer Marie Brissett, Aqueduct Press Djinn City by Saad Hossain, Unnamed Press Small Beer Press, Sofia Samatar (A Stranger in...2018-01-1747 minSFF Yeah!SFF Yeah!SFF Yeah Ep. #8: Cat Assassins and Fan FeelingsSharifah and Jenn discuss news including casting choices for Good Omens and Hellboy, mega-bucks book deals, and assassin stories. This episode is sponsored by Retrograde by Peter Cawdron and The Punch Escrow by Tal M. Klein.   News: Casting for Good Omens Voldemort prequel fan-movie got approved by Warner Bros Ed Skrein vacates the role of Major Ben Daimio in the upcoming Hellboy reboot VE Schwab book deal Scalzi’s deal from a couple years back 'Brown Girl Begins,' based on afrofuturist novel 'Brown Girl in the Ring' by Nalo Hopkinson, sets premiere Books Mort(e) by Robert Repino Young Eli...2017-09-1345 min