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Hands and HammerThe Dragon and the Snail
The Dragon and the Snail. In this episode I discuss how you don’t need to be like a dragon, even snails can make great strides in progress and travel far distances. It takes dedication and perseverance, but it also takes less than you might think to make progress at a desired task. Below are links to articles mentioned in the episode.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaoka_Tessh%C5%AB
https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2019-09/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf
https://time.com/6242876/short-workouts-health-benefits/#:~:text=One%202022%20study%20found%20that,phy...2023-06-2613 minHands and HammerGrief and LossA shorter episode where I talk about my recent loss, my grieving process, and a little bit about how grief is viewed in Chinese medicine.2023-02-0617 minHands and HammerIce vs. Heat for Pain and InjuryEver wonder if you should use ice or heat for an injury? Well, I go into way too much detail on the subject here. Did you know that ice might not actually help with inflammation and swelling? Or how heat can actually block pain receptors? But if you just want the short answer, use ice for acute injuries and heat for chronic ones. But as with everything, there are some confusing details, and I do my best to explain them for you so that you can make the right decision for your situation.
https://www.painscience.com...2022-09-0833 min
Hands and HammerPower of NarrativeWhat is a narrative and why does it matter? In this episode I discuss the idea of a narrative and the many things it might be capable of. This includes aspects of history, culture, medicine, and beyond. I think the concepts I cover in this episode are important and will be deeply reflected in future episodes.
Things I mentioned in the episode:
Gus Casely-Hayford's Ted Talk "The powerful stories that shaped Africa":https://youtu.be/hfznpykprP0
Matthew Sanford's interview on the podcast On Being: https://onbeing.org/programs/matthew-sanford-the-bodys-grace-2/
The Thinking...2022-02-0315 minHands and HammerNew vs. OldNotes:
One thing I should have added when discussing buildings. Building requirements have changed over the years, some of them for the better, such as requiring sturdier bases, deeper foundations, and more insulation (at least here in Maine). That said other codes don’t make sense to me and just seem redundant and like they are just there to cost the homebuilder more money and time (some towns have excessively redundant electrical precaution requirements).
The goat farm I worked on: Cleire Goats, http://www.capeclearisland.ie/GoatFarm
The book I mentioned: Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, by Ja...2021-12-3033 minHands and HammerStyles of MassageIn this episode I discuss a lot of different kinds of Massage. This is a brief overview of different styles and what the names really mean. Spoiler: a lot of names don't tell you as much as you might think.
Here’s the list of all the styles I talk about: Swedish, deep tissue, relaxation, sports massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, thai massage, acupressure, shiatsu, tui-na, anma, reflexology, craniosacral, lymph drainage, lomi lomi, hot stone, aromatherapy, Rolfing, and structural integration
And here are a few links to things I mentioned in the episode:
http://massagenerd.com/
https://www.thethinkingpractitioner.co...2021-11-181h 12Hands and HammerEnergy work: what is it? Is it real?In this episode I discuss energy work. What it might be, what it might not be, and if it might be real or fake? I propose some rationale of how it might be real, and I confront some of the claims that I have a hard time trusting. I try to discuss what might be scientific, what might be based in belief, and what might be something else entirely. So, what are your thoughts? Do you agree with me, disagree, or have totally different ideas to add?
Things I mention in the episode you may be interested i...2021-10-2437 min
Hands and HammerIntroduction to Hands and Hammer.Hello world. I'm a massage therapist and a blacksmith, and I'm trying a new thing. Let me know what you think, be it good or bad. This podcast is just an introduction to who I am, but future episodes will be talks and discussions on all sorts of topics. Anything that might involve hands, hammers, massage, health, art, or whatever else I might want to talk about.2021-10-1606 min