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| Medicinal Mushrooms | 16 Jul 2025 | 01:13:23 | |
Medicinal mushrooms have been revered in Chinese medicine for millennia and are gaining popularity for their ability to support immunity, energy, stress resilience, brain function, longevity, and more. They seem to be everywhere, from coffee to protein shakes. Is it hype? Or could you be missing out? Here to take us on a deep dive into medicinal mushrooms and how they can be powerful allies for our nervous systems, brains, and bodies as we age is herbalist Lee Carroll. Lee Carroll is a leading medical herbalist, educator, speaker, innovator, and mentor with over 30 years of experience in the herbal industry. His depth of knowledge in plant medicine, combined with a passion for medicinal mushrooms, positions him at the forefront of herbal innovation. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Links: Wanting to add medicinal mushrooms to your wellness routine? High quality, potent, rigorously tested, organic and sustainable, with no added fillers, Real Mushrooms has the good stuff. Get some Real Mushrooms here and you'll be supporting this show. Of course, you should check with your health care provider first, as this episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Read more about Lion's Mane for your brain. Visit Brodie's website Connect with Lee Carroll: | |||
| Evil Bone Water for Pain | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:58:38 | |
You're probably aware of how powerful acupuncture is for treating pain. Chinese herbal Medicine has a role to play as well. Fellow acupunctuist and herbalist Dr. Mark Brinson joins us to share his experience a clinician, entrepreneur, and creator of Evil Bone Water, a topically-applied Chinese herbal linament based on a 500-year-old recipe that Brodie considers a medicine cabinet staple. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Mark Brinson is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine with 30 years' experience. He has had several clinics, taught internationally and is a master herbalist. Now, as CEO and Brewmaster of Evil Bone Water, he is in over 1900 clinics internationally and growing every day. He still, and always will, make every bottle by hand with the highest quality ingredients on the planet. Links: Read more on Evil Bone Water Get yourself some Evil Bone Water here and you'll be supporting this show. Connect with Dr. Mark Brinson: -- | |||
| Chinese Medicine For Your Gut Microbiome | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:53:34 | |
You know we need a healthy gut microbiome in order to digest and absorb nutrients from our food – without pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea or constipation. It also plays a role in autoimmune disease, hormone balance, our level of energy overall, heart disease, kidney disease, brain fog, bone health -- the list goes on. With Chinese herbal medicine, we can encourage the body to release its own digestive enzymes and bile while supporting the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and intestines. On today's episode you'll learn:
Dr. Andrew Miles, DOM grew up with a Taiwanese stepfather immersed in Chinese culture, martial arts, and medicine. He studied Traditional Chinese Medicine in Canada at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and later studied advanced diagnostics and integrated medicine at the Chengdu University of TCM in Sichuan, China. He lived in China for years learning more about Chinese medicine in laboratories and learning from China's top specialists. He is the host of the Botanical Biohacking podcast and works with an expert panel to source sustainably wildcrafted herbs for dampness. He has consulted for pharmaceutical companies, practiced medicine and taught martial arts in China, and has been recognized by the Taiwanese and Chinese governments for promotion and preservation of traditional Chinese culture.Through his Chinese herb company, Botanical Biohacking, he supplies some of the best herbal medicine on the planet to Chinese herbal medicine practitioners, including my clinic. Links: To get your hands on Chinese herbal medicine for your gut micobiome, visit https://chorusforlife.myshopify.com/Brodie You'll be supporting this show! Chinese Medicine Resources for Better Digestion Episode 177: Microbiome Biohacking with Dr. Andrew Miles Episode 227: TCM Nutrition tips for a Healthy Digestive Microbiome with Dr. Darlene Easton, DACM Episode 236: Care and Feeding of Your Microbiome with Dr. Chris Damman The Weirdest People In The World by Joseph Henrich Connect with Dr. Andrew Miles:
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| Lessons From 20 Years in Practice | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:19:31 | |
In September 2023, my Chinese Medical practice turned 20 years old. This episode started off as a retrospective on lessons learned in these two decades as a self-employed Licensed Acupuncturist, herbalist, and coach. While it starts with the role of a clinician and the nature of healing, it explores issues that parents, givers, and people who care about what they do may well relate to, like:
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| The Hormone Balance Pyramid | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:58:33 | |
Moving from overwhelm to a more healthy life is often about small steps. One such step can be embracing the philosophy of seeing how so many things can be connected. Approaching symptoms we're experiencing through the lens of the mind-body connection can help us do things like calm down our nervous system and reduce stress while still doing everything we need to do in our lives. Ali Damron, a colleague in the Chinese Medicine field, joins this conversation to dig into this philosophy of connectedness, particularly with regard to hormone balancing. When we attune to the part our hormones play in our health, it's another great tool in treating both the roots and branches of issues we may be dealing with. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Ali is a wife, mom to 2 little boys, an acupuncturist and hormone expert. Over the last twelve years, she's helped hundreds of women overcome hormonal balancing, weight loss, pregnancy, and postpartum, and menopausal symptoms. Links: Healing Back Pain by Dr. John Sarno The Myth of Normal by Dr. Gabor Maté Connect With Ali Damron: -- Learn more about the Helping the Health Pros Coaching & Consulting program | |||
| Care and Feeding of Your Microbiome | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:42:50 | |
Taking steps in the direction of better health is a multi-faceted process. Not only do we have to take care of ourselves, but we also have to take care of the trillions of microbes that call our bodies home. Rooted in the Earth element of Chinese Medicine, the ecosystem of our bodies is integral to our health in a variety of different ways from our ability to produce energy to feeling grounded and centered. Dr. Chris Damman joins us in this conversation to geek out on where the science of the microbiome verifies aspects of Chinese Medicine. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Dr. Damman earned his BA/MA from Wesleyan University, MD from Columbia University, and is a board-certified, actively practicing gastroenterologist. With a background at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation where he led the gut health, microbiome and functional food initiative, Dr. Damman focused on the role of diet and microbiome-targeted therapies. Dr.Damman specialized in treating gastrointestinal, metabolic, and neurologic disease throughout his five-year tenure at the foundation. Links: When We Eat, or Don't Eat, May Be Critical For Health by Anahad O'Connor Gut-microbiota-targeted diets modulate human immune status Acupuncture for the Treatment of Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome Connect with Dr. Damman -- Learn more about Brodie's Classes and Meditations Enjoying the show? Help support us and keep the show going with the tip jar! | |||
| Questions from the Treatment Room, Answered | 05 Oct 2022 | 00:34:51 | |
This season of the podcast has focused a lot on demystifying different aspects of Chinese Medicine. From acupressure to qi gong, we've spoken with experts to dig into the details of how these practices can help us move toward better health. In this conversation, we're exploring some of the most common questions from patients in the clinic in an asynchronous q+a session. These questions cover a broad range from the concrete, tactical side to the more theoretical side to help gain a deeper understanding for how the practice of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine works. On Today's Solo Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Links: The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence "No convincing evidence" that depression is caused by low serotonin levels, say study authors Acupuncture for Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Efficacy of omega-3 PUFAs in depression: A meta-analysis Curcumin in Depression: Potential Mechanisms of Action and Current Evidence—A Narrative Review Episode 14: Healthy Skin & Chinese Medicine with Alexa Gilmore, L.Ac. -- | |||
| Self-healing with Acupressure: There's an App for That | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:33:59 | |
A consistent theme in this show is empowering you to embody self-respect through daily actions; to take small steps in the direction of better. The body is always seeking balance and homeostasis through its own intelligence and there are usually actions we can take to help support that process. One such way is using points on the body to take care of yourself through acupressure. Katie Pedrick, L.Ac. joins us for this conversation to unpack some of the self-care possibilities that come from putting your own hands on your body. As another proponent of empowering you to support your body's natural intelligence, Katie co-founded the Moxa Acupressure app as a way to further put the process into your hands. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Katie Pedrick is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with a thriving practice in Boston (VIBE Wellness), as well as the cofounder of the Moxa Acupressure app. She began her career in cancer and pharmaceutical research with a masters in biotechnology from Harvard University, then turned her attention to Eastern medicine, earning her doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine from the Pacific College of Health Sciences. She is passionate about combining modern western science with ancient eastern wisdom, and is on a mission to empower others to reach their most vibrant health through accessible wellness. Links: Connect With Katie Pedrick: -- | |||
| Immunity, Digestion, Focus and Relaxation Practices | 10 Aug 2022 | 00:44:50 | |
Whether dealing with a COVID infection or just moving through life, a lot of us may be hitting energetic walls these days. In times like this, employing methods rooted in Chinese Medicine, like qi gong, can be very powerful in taking care of ourselves. Dr. Juli Kramer has practiced and studied qi gong intensely for years and she joins us in this conversation to discuss building strength through the gentle movements of qi gong. In addition to the value of using both yin and yang practices in our wellness efforts, she shares how clearing stagnation in different parts of the body helps to avoid injury and disease. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Dr. Juli Kramer is a certified qi gong, meditation, and TCM beauty secrets instructor. She holds a diploma in Chinese Medicine Nutritional Therapy and multiple certificates in Chinese medicine. Juli also has a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Counseling Psychology. Links: Episode 129: Cultivating Energy with Qigong Episode 37: Playing With the Life Force Qigong for Beginners YouTube playlist Use code HEALTHYCURIOSITY for a free one month membership on Radiant Shenti! Connect with Dr. Juli Kramer: Radiant Shenti on Insight Timer -- Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off of the 12 Treasures Qi Gong course! | |||
| Why Acupuncture is the Best for Musculoskeletal Pain | 20 Apr 2022 | 00:46:05 | |
What do you do when your back hurts, or when your neck and shoulders get tight and sore? Acupuncture is a potent medicine for joint pain, muscle pain, and nerve pain that provides an immediate relaxing, anti-inflammatory effect in a way that other healing modalities can't. A growing body of research shows that acupuncture is a potent medicine for joint pain, muscle pain, low back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis of the knee, as well as chronic conditions like fibromyalgia. But people often try it only after drugs, physical therapy, chiropractic, massage and aren't yielding optimal results. In this episode, Licensed Acupuncturist and host Brodie Welch and Dr. Anthony Lombardi unpack why acupuncture should be your go-to treatment modality available for muscle and/or joint pain due to its ability to neuromodulate, returning the neuromuscular system to homeostasis: improving range of motion, strength, while reducing inflammation. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Dr. Anthony Lombardi is a 2002 graduate of the New York Chiropractic College and McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program in Hamilton, Ontario, and has been practicing acupuncture for 19 years. Upon graduation, he founded Hamilton Back Clinic and since then has become a private consultant to athletes in the NFL, CFL, and NHL. Over the past 19 years Anthony has given over 100,000 acupuncture treatments. In addition to practicing, Dr. Lombardi was also an instructor in the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program at McMaster University from 2004 to 2013. He developed his EXSTORE® system, which he currently teaches along with motor points and electro-acupuncture, to physicians and practitioners the world over. He regularly writes and contributes articles on motor points in the Canadian Chiropractic and Chiropractic Economics magazines. Dr. Lombardi's library continues to grow, with some 60 webinars available on a variety of MSK and pain conditions, as well as patient practice management topics. He holds live courses throughout the U.S. and Canada, and has a mentorship/education community on dranthonylombardi.locals.com. Links: Connect With Dr. Anthony Lombardi: -- For more of the science on how acupuncture works, check out episode 203. Enjoying the show? Help support us and keep the show going with the tip jar! | |||
| Move Your Stuck Qi with Breathwork | 25 Feb 2022 | 00:41:54 | |
Chances are, if you're checking out this episode, you're looking for tools and techniques to help tune into yourself and be a better self-healer. You're probably also aware that the things we do every day can make a massive difference in how we feel as opposed to only finding healing in a bottle. In this conversation, Amy Kuretsky, L.Ac. joins us to examine the deceptively simple, yet powerful technique of breathwork. As a broad term, breathwork is about simply bringing some intention to how you are using or manipulating your breath to reach specific outcomes such as regulating energy, clearing trauma, and reprograming old beliefs. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Amy Kuretsky (she/her) is a breathwork facilitator and business coach working on Dakota and Anishinaabe ancestral land. Her work is focused on helping successful businesses tap into their intuition and do business differently so that they can fall back in love with their work. She uses the breath as a tool for healing and business building and has led online and in-person breathwork groups all over the world. This past year, she organized with a group of other breathwork facilitators for more anti-oppression and trauma informed training as part of the Breathwork for the People collective. Along with her coaching business, she also has a background in acupuncture and Chinese medicine and co-owns Constellation Acupuncture and Healing Arts, a healing space in NE Minneapolis. Links: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Holotropic Breathwork by Stanislav Grof & Christina Grof Get Amy's free 15-minute guided breathwork meditaton to relieve stress and move energy! Connect With Amy Kuretsky: Constellation Acupuncture & Healing Arts -- Learn more about Brodie's Classes and Meditations Enjoying the show? Help support us and keep the show going with the tip jar! | |||
| Deep Listening, Gifts of Winter, Overcoming low motivation | 02 Feb 2022 | 00:24:36 | |
Winter is cold, dark, slow time of year, and since we're a part of nature, it's easy for us to feel the same way: sluggish and more inclined to hibernate than to get things done. This most yin of seasons is necessary to balance the yang of life, and we ignore its gifts at our peril. In this episode, we examine how we can embrace the yin nature of winter, along with:
Links: Register for Brodie's 1-hr Intro to Qi Gong: Embodied Meditation for Your Nervous System (Feb. 9, 2022) https://inaura.com/events/qigong-basics/ Brodie's on-demand qi gong classEnjoying the show? Help support us and keep the show going with the tip jar! | |||
| The Shiny & Dark Sides of Habit Change: A Personal Story | 30 Nov 2021 | 00:22:16 | |
What would you really like to make time for on a regular basis, that somehow keeps getting pushed to the back burner? Whether it's writing a book, starting a meditation practice, or dropping a few pounds, developing a consistent routine is often the key to realizing your goal. And developing a new routine -- or stopping an old behavior -- is hard. And it's about more than just willpower. It takes time, energy, strategy, planning, and support. It takes examining the emotional triggers, and being able to see what hidden subconscious forces might be holding us back. In this episode, Brodie shares not only share a personal win, but also some of the healing that it took to make it happen. You'll hear which tried-and-true techniques helped her succeed, and an old story she was forced to examine and break up with. May it inspire you to Do the Thing! On Today's Solo Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Links: Episode 120: How to Change Habits with James Clear Episode 167: Brain Science and Behavior Change with Dr. Kyra Bobinet, MD MPH -- Learn more about working with Brodie Enjoying the show? Help support us and keep the show going with the tip jar! | |||
| Regaining Self-Trust: Advice from a Former Cult Member | 20 Oct 2021 | 00:47:12 | |
From time to time, every one of us makes mistakes and bad decisions. Once we recognize what happened, it can often be hard to regain our self-trust. Kelly Thiel joins us for this conversation to share her own experience of losing self-trust and how she's been able to work on rebuilding it. Her story inspires us to let go of resentment and anger to move forward; to move on from perfectionism and mistakes to find trust in ourselves once again. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Kelly Thiel is an accomplished voice actress, author, speaker, consultant, and spiritual seeker. She practices yoga, does Pilates, and and has worked with spiritual healers around the world on her personal journey towards enlightenment. She is also a former member of an abhorrently abusive cult called "NXIVM", which has been the subject of multiple documentaries on HBO, STARZ, and A+E Kelly has survived and reckoned with her trauma such that she now helps others conquer theirs. Kelly is set to release her much anticipated second book in 2021. This candid telling is an inspiring call to action, that champions readers to be their own guru, take ownership, action, and take back control, on their way to becoming "Unapologetically Glorious". Links: The Frank Report - NXIVM Archives The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult (2020) Connect with Kelly Thiel: -- Enjoying the show? Help support us and keep the show going with the tip jar! | |||
| TCM Nutrition tips for a Healthy Digestive Microbiome | 06 Oct 2021 | 00:58:28 | |
Our digestive microbiome supports every other system in our bodies. Since we can't use what we can't digest and what we can't digest can cause problems, we can see cascading effects through our bodies if something's not right. Here to unpack how the digestive system works and its central role in the body is Dr. Darlene Easton. She brings us some practical insights to help us understand our digestive functions and shift our understanding of our place in the world as living ecosystems. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Dr. Easton earned her MSAOM (1998), MSACN (2011) and DACM (2020). She is an NCCAOM diplomate and board certified CNS. Dr. Easton has earned 2 post-graduate certifications from Guangzhou TCM Hospital and 9 certificates from Zhejiang University Hospital. Links: Dr. Easton's Free Resource Handouts Connect with Dr. Darlene Easton: -- Enjoying the show? Help support us and keep the show going with the tip jar! | |||
| Freeing Your Vagus Nerve: Self-Care Tutorial | 18 Aug 2021 | 00:51:13 | |
Given the stress and restriction of the last year, a lot of us might be carrying around some neck pain or unproductive posture. In the spirit of allowing ourselves to do less than we're humanly capable of, this conversation will address how we can work to reverse these issues with very gentle movements. Movements that invite us to be curious about the sensations we feel rather than trying to force our bodies to move in a certain way. To help guide us, Kieran Schumaker joins us for this episode to share their unique approach to bodywork. If you're into optimizing the functioning of your autonomic nervous system or the blood flow to your brain, you won't want to miss what Kieran brings to this conversation. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Kieran Schumaker has been helping people with discomfort and pain discover greater agility and ease of movement while cultivating curiosity and an appreciation for our amazing bodies, for 23 years. A Board Certified Structural Integrator since 2005, Kier has been developing their unique approach to working more specifically with nerves and arteries over the last eleven years. In addition to working with clients, Kier had been mentoring and teaching other practitioners until the COVID crisis shut down their practice and put an end to in-person classes. In response, Kier started adapting their Neurovascular Release techniques so that they could work with clients over Zoom, and soon after began teaching other practitioners how to lead their clients through self-treatment sessions. Links: Connect With Kieran Schumaker: Email to learn more about their upcoming course! -- Enjoying the show? Help support us and keep the show going with the tip jar! | |||
| From Surviving to Thriving - A Chinese Medicine Take | 28 Jul 2021 | 01:06:48 | |
It's been a tough year. As we slowly begin to emerge from, hopefully, the worst of the pandemic, we're also entering the full on yang-mode of summer. In the spirit of self-compassion on the heels of such a trying time, what would it look like to give yourself the gift of doing less? How can we lean into play and joy instead of the temptation of sending all of our energy and attention outwards this season? These questions are tough to untangle as we try to move from a mode of surviving to one of thriving. Dr. Yvonne Farrell, DAOM, L.Ac., joins us in this conversation to share her wisdom regarding how we can find the balance between these two phases. She provides insight into how we can attempt to harvest useful things from the pandemic experience in order to pursue meaning and purpose in life. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Dr. Farrell has been practicing and teaching Chinese Medicine and Channel Theory since 1996. Her focus is on empowerment of students and patients so that they will embody the spiritual aspects of Chinese Medicine and make them their own. She believes that self-cultivation, self-knowledge and critical thinking are essential in developing capacity as a practitioner of Chinese Medicine. Yvonne is the author of two books: Psycho Emotional Pain and the Eight Extraordinary Vessels and her latest, Acupuncture for Surviving Adversity published by Singing Dragon. Links: Psycho Emotional Pain and the Eight Extraordinary Vessels by Dr. Yvonne Farrell Acupuncture for Surviving Adversity by Dr. Yvonne Farrell Connect With Dr. Yvonne Farrell: -- Register for the Free Inaura "Power of You" weekend virtual retreat | |||
| Dampness & Digestion Master Class | 23 Jun 2021 | 00:23:52 | |
Almost everyone that comes through the clinic is dealing with some combination of two things: stress and dampness. This episode is a masterclass, or at least a lengthy public service announcement, on dampness since some of the most common questions that come up are regarding what it is and how to address it. If you're dealing with tiredness, lethargy, poor digestion, brain fog, congestion, or are struggling with weight loss, understanding more about dampness can change your life. In this episode, you'll hear some guidelines for things to include in your life, but the ultimate focus should always lie on subtracting the dampening effects in the first place. On Today's Solo Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Links: The Tao of Healthy Eating by Bob Flaws Nutritional Healing with Chinese Medicine by Ellen Goldsmith and Maya Klein Episode 223: Moving Through Trauma with Chinese Medicine with Ellen Goldsmith -- Explore the Basics of Chinese Medicine course | |||
| Moving Through Trauma with Chinese Medicine | 21 Apr 2021 | 00:48:55 | |
As the world slowly begins to emerge from the worst of the COVID era, there is a lot of collective trauma that we'll be working through for years. While any healing takes time, there are ways to move through trauma in accordance with the principles of Chinese Medicine that invite more ease into the process. Bringing with her some practical tips for processing grief, being soft with ourselves, and aligning with the season of spring, Ellen Goldsmith joins this conversation to elaborate on ways that Chinese Medicine can support us as we heal from trauma. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Ellen Goldsmith is a licensed and board certified acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist with over two decades of experience helping people solve their complex health challenges. Her integrative, body- centered and intuitive approach is grounded in years of study and experience in helping people from all walks of life. She is the author of Nutritional Healing with Chinese Medicine: + 175 Recipes for Optimal Health. She teaches and speaks frequently to professionals and the public as well as consulting for companies and organizations. She lives in Portland, Oregon. Links: Nutritional Healing with Chinese Medicine by Ellen Goldsmith Episode 104: Nutritional Healing with Chinese Medicine with Ellen Goldsmith Episode 006: Energetics of Food with Ellen Goldsmith Connect With Ellen Goldsmith L.Ac.: -- Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off of the 12 Treasures Qi Gong course! | |||
| Why Your Heart and Brain Like Estrogen | 24 Mar 2021 | 00:58:17 | |
Maintaining a healthy alignment with our bodies so often comes back to keeping things balanced and our hormones are no different. Dr. Felice Gersh is dedicated to helping women navigate life in an optimal way, particularly when it comes to the roles hormones play in aging. She joins this conversation to discuss her philosophy on how women can approach supporting their hormonal systems in a variety of ways. When dealing with hormone imbalances, Dr. Gersh doesn't aim for "natural," but rather an alignment with the body's systems that optimizes physiology. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Felice Gersh, M.D. is an award-winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, a comprehensive women's healthcare practice. She taught obstetrics and gynecology at Keck USC School of Medicine for 12 years as an Assistant Clinical Professor and now serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona School of Medicine. Felice is the bestselling author of PCOS SOS and has published several articles in peer-reviewed medical journals. She has also appeared in several films and documentary series, including The Real Skinny on Fat with Montel Williams and Fasting with Valter Longo, Ph.D. Links: PCOS SOS by Dr. Felice Gersh, M.D. Connect With Dr. Felice Gersh, M.D.: -- | |||
| Momentum, Inertia, and Self-Kindness: Lessons from Winter | 03 Mar 2021 | 00:27:53 | |
Chinese Medicine teaches us that winter is a time of quiet and stillness, a time for reflecting and conserving scarce resources. As we reflect on how we navigate the world, it's also a good time to get radically honest with ourselves about what we're holding space for in our lives. With the podcast entering a new, slower period of creation, it can be helpful to examine and take a break from things that we're keeping in motion just for the sake of motion. We can look inward and honor what our body and mind are telling us - to say no to things that are unnecessary so we can leave space open for the things that are. On Today's Solo Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Links: Episode 220: Q+A - 5 Elements for Personal Growth & Getting Out of the Way -- | |||
| Q+A - 5 Elements for Personal Growth & Getting out of the Way | 10 Feb 2021 | 00:39:15 | |
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine have been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments in the population. In this episode, we'll explore how that treatment made it's way into the American mainstream as well as answering some listener questions about the practice. We'll take a look at how the 5 elements interact with different individuals and we'll examine what it means to get out of the way. On Today's Solo Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Links: Mutulu Shakur: On The History Of Acupuncture & COINTELPRO Lincoln Detox Center: The People's Drug Program Radical Health: A Threat to a Nation - Mia Donovan on her new film 'Dope Is Death' -- | |||
| The Science of Energy Medicine | 03 Feb 2021 | 00:54:48 | |
Having recently explored the biomedical aspects of acupuncture on the show, this conversation takes an interesting counterpoint to examine how this modality also walks in the world of energy medicine. In addition to the more physical facets of healing, the power of your body's own intelligence and consciousness plays a very significant role in the process. Dr. Jill Blakeway works with patients to ground in their physical bodies and connect to their energy field as a means to holistic healing. Her insights guide us into an exploration of ways that we can prompt our bodies to self-healing abilities. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Jill Blakeway is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM), a licensed and board-certified acupuncturist (LAc), and clinical herbalist practicing energy healing for over 20 years. Jill founded the Yinova Center in NYC in 1999 and acts as Clinic Director. Blakeway is the co-author of Making Babies: A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum Fertility, the author of Sex Again: Recharging your Libido and recently published her third book Energy Medicine: The Science and Mystery of Healing. Jill was the first acupuncturist to ever give a TEDTalk, at TEDGlobal in 2012. Links: Episode 189: The Evidence for Acupuncture with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman Episode 203: How Acupuncture Works - The Science Behind the Healing with Mark Whalen Connect With Jill Blakeway: -- Use code "friendofthepod" for a discount on courses like 12 Treasures Qi Gong course or the Basics of Chinese Medicine! Learn more about Brodie's Classes and Meditations | |||
| Breaking Free from Chronic Pain | 27 Jan 2021 | 00:43:27 | |
Suffering from chronic pain is not a sign of brokenness, it's part of the human experience. If you're interested in exploring the idea of chronic pain and what we can do about it, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Dr. Joe Tatta provides a more contextual approach to chronic pain and explains how mindfulness can aid in the healing process. By learning to relate to our body and mind differently, we can reconnect with resiliency and begin to heal. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Dr. Joe Tatta is a global leader in integrative pain care and an advocate for the safe and effective treatment of chronic pain. He is the Founder of the Integrative Pain Science Institute, a cutting-edge health company reinventing pain care through evidence-based treatment, research, and professional development. For 25 years he has supported people living with pain and helped practitioners deliver more effective pain management. His research and career achievements include scalable practice models centered on lifestyle medicine, health behavior change, and digital therapeutics. He is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy trainer. Dr. Tatta is the author of two bestselling books Radical Relief and Heal Your Pain Now and host of The Healing Pain Podcast. Links: Episode 58: How to Heal Your Pain Now with Dr. Joe Tatta Radical Relief by Dr. Joe Tatta Heal Your Pain Now by Dr. Joe Tatta Episode 203: How Acupuncture Works - The Science Behind the Healing with Mark Whalen Connect With Dr. Joe Tatta: -- | |||
| Taking Off the Invisible Corset of Beauty Culture | 20 Jan 2021 | 00:43:50 | |
In our journey of learning to embody self-respect, it's always important to include respecting our bodies. After centuries of propaganda from the beauty industry and other societal mechanisms, the internalized oppression against women's bodies has shifted over time, but is as virulent as ever today. Lauren Geertsen views it as a generational responsibility to end female body hate. As a body connection coach and the author of The Invisible Corset, Lauren shares what she's learned to help us find the innate intelligence of our bodies that can lead us towards wellness and joy. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Lauren Geertsen is a Body Connection Coach who helps women heal their relationship with food and body image. In her previous work as a nutrition consultant, Lauren realized the underlying problem for her clients was distrust of their bodies, which results from wearing the invisible corset. Her website, empoweredsustenance.com, has supported over 40 million readers with holistic recipes and resources. Links: The Invisible Corset by Lauren Geertsen Episode 130: Trusting Your Body with Lauren Geertsen Connect With Lauren Geertsen: -- | |||
| Keeping Your Inner Adult in the Driver's Seat | 06 Jan 2021 | 00:54:43 | |
A lot of us that are working toward personal growth and evolution are always looking for ways to avoid getting triggered and getting reactive. If you're curious about why it is that, despite your efforts to grow, you're not moving through the world like the most highly evolved version of yourself, this episode is definitely for you. Michelle Chalfant has designed a manual for life that blends simple psychology and grounded spirituality: The Adult Chair. Despite growing physically, we often don't grow emotionally and spiritually in equal measure so Michelle is here to share advice on how to open our eyes and move to the Adult Chair. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Michelle Chalfant is a therapist, holistic life coach, author, podcaster, motivational speaker and Michelle hosts The Adult Chair podcast, where simple psychology With over 25 years of experience in all areas of self-healing, you can learn more about Michelle Links: Michelle's free journaling prompts The Adult Chair by Michelle Chalfant Connect With Michelle Chalfant: -- | |||
| Body-Centered Mental Health for Kids | 30 Dec 2020 | 00:44:35 | |
As we're coming to the close of a particularly difficult year, we're all probably feeling pretty stressed. For kids who have been thrust into online school, an uncertain world, and an equally uncertain future, the stress can be even more pronounced. If you're a parent, or really anyone, navigating stress, distress, and anxiety, you'll definitely want to listen in to this conversation with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge. Roseann primarily works with helping kids connect to body sensations to find ways to reduce stress and build stress tolerance, but her advice could really help any of us. Approaching sensations through somatic therapies, Roseann provides lots of insight and examples of how we can ground ourselves to get comfortable in our bodies. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a mental health trailblazer, founder of The Global Institute of Children's Mental Health, and media expert who is, "Changing the way we view and treat children's mental health". Her work has helped thousands reverse the most challenging conditions: ADHD, anxiety, mood, Lyme, and PANS/PANDAS using PROVEN holistic therapies. She is the author of the first ever book on teletherapy activities for child and adolescent therapists, "Teletherapy Toolkit™" and It's Gonna be OK!™ book and The Get Unstuck Program™, which are resources for parents to reverse their child's symptoms. She is often featured on dozens of media outlets: Fox, CBS, NBC, FORBES, PARENTS, and New York Times. Links: Teletherapy Toolkit by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge Dr. Peter Levine - Somatic Experiencing Get the free resource with over 100 coping statements to help children and teens deal with stress! Connect With Roseann Capanna-Hodge: Global Institute of Children's Mental Health -- Download the free Calm & Centered bundle! Apply to work with Brodie 1-on-1 Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course (on sale through the end of 2020!) | |||
| Embodiment as Conscious Path | 23 Dec 2020 | 00:49:54 | |
What does it mean to be embodied? To start cultivating embodiment, we can often begin by bringing more focus to what it's like to inhabit our body rather than just where we are. The body does a lot more than just act as a vehicle to move the brain around from place to place. Brooke Thomas uses a variety of methods and media to help others onto the path of embodiment. As she joins this conversation, she brings lots of excellent insight into that process to help us start connecting to our genuine lived experience. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Brooke Thomas works in a variety of ways to teach about how to cultivate a relationship with our bodies, and therefore with our being, and how that can have a profound positive impact on an individual and collective level. At its core, her work is a lived inquiry about what it means to shift out of a mental/conceptual lens and into an embodied/experiential lens. This shift truly changes everything about how we meet ourselves and the world. She is a Realization Process teacher who works with clients one-on-one as an embodied coach, and does group work within the online embodied practice community, Liberated Being. She was a Rolfer in private practice for 20 years prior to this work. Links: Bright-Sided by Barbara Ehrenreich Connect With Brooke Thomas: -- Apply to work with Brodie 1-on-1 Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course (on sale through the end of 2020!) Want to practice attuning to Fundamental Consciousness? Download a free meditation here. You'll also be subscribed to Brodie's delightfully infrequent newsletter; of course you can unsubscribe at any time. | |||
| Practical Qi Gong | 16 Dec 2020 | 00:45:39 | |
As we continue to investigate ways we can use our bodies to affect our minds, we're taking a deeper look at qi gong and how we can use the practice to change how our energy is flowing. An energy exercise that blends intention, breath, and the shape of our bodies, qi gong is a powerful tool to help realign both the physical and energetic systems. Febrice Piché is here to teach us more about qi gong in a really grounded, down to earth way that's easily accessible. With the wide ranging benefits these practices have, Fabrice believes they can ultimately help us develop the ability to be fully human. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Fabrice discovered Qigong and Chinese Medicine in 1997 at the National Institute of Chinese Medicine in Montreal (Canada). In 2009, he began specializing in Medical Qigong with the International Institute of Medical Qigong, in Palm Desert, California. In 2011, he had the privilege to study with Professor Lin Housheng, Director of the Shanghai Qigong Research Institute and creator of the Taiji Qigong Shibashi system. A pioneer in teaching Qigong online, specializing in Medical Qigong and its use in Chinese Medicine therapy, Fabrice is passionate about linking cutting edge science and ancient healing arts. Links: Episode 129: Cultivating Energy with Qigong with Lee Holden Connect With Fabrice Piché: -- Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off courses like 12 Treasures Qi Gong course or the Basics of Chinese Medicine! | |||
| Healing Trauma by Letting Sensation Speak | 09 Dec 2020 | 00:49:04 | |
The answers we get about trauma often depend on the questions we ask. If you're feeling stuck in your healing process, sometimes the best way forward is to trust that the body has its own story to share. Trying to force an understanding of what's going on can miss the clarity of embodying those sensations. By bringing together mindfulness with somatic therapies, Andrew Hahn works to tap into the body's deep wisdom. Drawing on lots of things being practiced in different spheres, Andrew shares his approach to helping people heal rather than trying to cure their ailments. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Andrew Hahn, Psy.d, received his doctorate in 1985 and became a licensed clinical psychologist in 1987. Early in his career, he was on The Graduate faculties of Leslie and Northeastern University and training director in a large Counseling Center. He is founder of the Life Centered Therapy Training Institute. LCT is a mindbody, energetic, psycho-spiritual, archetypal, narrative, postmodern systems, mindfulness framework for healing trauma and supporting evolving. He has lectured and lead trainings internationally in LCT and the Enneagram. Links: Episode 210: Tapping on the Body to Shift Your Mind and Emotions Connect With Andrew Hahn: -- Learn more about Brodie's Classes and Meditations Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off courses like 12 Treasures Qi Gong course or the Basics of Chinese Medicine! | |||
| Healing with Your Heart | 02 Dec 2020 | 00:38:50 | |
If you've been looking for a different approach to cultivating emotional wellness and wellbeing, you will definitely want to catch this conversation. With influence on essentially every system in the body, the heart is the conductor of our inner orchestra. The heart is also capable of healing on a deep, programming level. Carine Camara identifies the heart and its energy as the most powerful force in the body. By using heart centered healing along with a blend of other paradigms, she helps people access their love and joy to fill themselves up so they can then fill up others. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Carine Camara is an intuitive guide, acupuncturist, energy medicine practitioner, and the Host of the Infinite Love Podcast. Her mission is to help people heal. Carine's offerings/services are a unique blend of intuitive and energetic healing, practical science, and care. She has devoted her life to the study of physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. For the last 20 years, she has immersed myself in the healing sciences. Carine began by studying plant based nutrition, to heal her own physical issues, and later obtained her Masters in Chinese Medicine. Her practice and knowledge continued to expand, as she trained in Energy Medicine, and works closely with spiritual coaches, teachers and more. For those who are suffering from chronic illness, highly sensitive and/or looking for support in their lives, Carine has a wealth of knowledge to guide you back to wellness. She has an online practice and a holistic clinic located in Lafayette - where she serves the San Francisco Bay Area community. Links: Connect With Carine Camara: -- Apply to work with Brodie 1-on-1 Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course (on sale through the end of 2020!) | |||
| Tapping on the Body to Shift Your Mind and Emotions | 25 Nov 2020 | 00:59:39 | |
Our responses to stress can often be habituated in ways we may not like. With practice, however, it's possible to hack our limiting beliefs and subconscious patterns in a way that allows us to show up with more presence and kindness to ourselves and those around us. Stacy Claxton is an expert in helping people use their body as a bridge to the mind, with Emotional Freedom Techniques, to get to the root causes of emotional and physical suffering. By taking our own fingertips to our own bodies, we can use this form of psychological acupuncture to bring about ease, flow, and natural healing. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Stacy Claxton is a transformational coach and integrative health practitioner who helps stuck people find freedom and flow. She guides growth seekers, heart-centered healers, and embodied leaders through their biggest blocks to discover their boundless inner power, adding that critical piece: body-centered tools to resolve trauma and rewire the nervous system for lasting change. Her practice blends ancient and modern modalities, including Ayurveda, yoga, breathwork, meditation, somatic work, prenatal and postpartum care, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, and more. An educator and entrepreneur, Stacy combines private client work with writing, speaking, facilitating small groups, and leading live transformational events. Links: Get Stacy's Free EFT Reference Sheet! Connect With Stacy Claxton: Email Stacy for a complimentary personal power strategy session! -- Apply to work with Brodie 1-on-1 Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course (on sale through the end of 2020!) | |||
| Is Addiction a Disease? | 18 Nov 2020 | 00:38:04 | |
In a time when a lot of us are dealing with strong, difficult emotions, it can be easy to slip into bad patterns to try and cope and these patterns can spiral to harmful levels and addiction. On top of that, some of the most popular addiction treatments often end up reinforcing the idea that someone's identity is "addict" which only serves to feed the pattern. Michelle Dunbar has a different way of looking at addiction. Through the framework she helped to develop, Michelle and her team empower people struggling with addiction to change the trajectory of their lives rather than giving the power to substances and bad habits. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Michelle Dunbar is the co-author of The Freedom Model for Addictions: Escape the Treatment and Recovery Trap and The Freedom Model for the Family. She is also Executive Director of Baldwin Research Institute, Inc., and The Saint Jude Retreats, not-for-profit research organizations with the mission to change the way people with substance use problems are helped worldwide. Michelle has been helping people move beyond addiction for over 30 years. Links: Get A Free Sample of The Non-12 Step Addiction Ebook Get The Freedom Model Books for free by using code "freedom100" through the end of 2020 Connect With Michelle Dunbar: -- Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course (on sale through the end of 2020!) | |||
| Reactivity and Anger: Dialing it Down | 11 Nov 2020 | 00:48:25 | |
In challenging times, taking the time to make sure we take care of ourselves can be especially difficult. As the changes brought on by COVID continue to affect us, we're all coping with more stress which can lead to increased anger and irritability. Given these constraints, how can we work to ensure we're meeting our own needs in order to keep our relationships peaceful and harmonious? Melissa Wolak provides some excellent, practical advice for naming, claiming, and processing our anger so we can move on more productively. Anger is often a habitual reaction and Melissa shares ways to approach finding and changing our reaction habits when facing stress and uncertainty. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Melissa Wolak mentors and leads women to reclaim their energy, time and wellbeing with powerful mindset shifts, deepening their mind-body connection and establishing sustainable lifestyle practices. As a mindset and empowerment coach, she is a fierce advocate for creating more fulfillment, freedom and self-compassion. The foundation of her movement and unique system connects science and soul. She incorporates her 23 years of experience in the healthcare and neurotrauma fields as a holistic Speech-Language Cognitive therapist, education with a Bachelors and Masters in Communication Science Disorders and her development of tools to conquer stress and burnout by incorporating neuroscience, mindfulness and assertive communication strategies. Links: Connect With Melissa Wolak: -- | |||
| Finding Power in Hormonal Transitions | 04 Nov 2020 | 01:07:33 | |
The hormonal shifts women experience later in life, namely perimenopause and menopause, aren't talked about very often. This lack of education and awareness can lead to women feeling out of control and confused when their bodies start changing, sliding away from things they used to be able to count on. Dr. Amy Zahm has helped many women navigate these shifts in identity and she brings a lot of useful wisdom to this conversation around the benefits that Chinese Medicine can have for women going through menopause and perimenopause. Rather than a medicalized condition that needs treating, she encourages us to view these reorganizations as part. of the natural, beautiful progression of yin and yang in the body. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Dr. Amy Zahm is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine who has been practicing in rural NE Oregon for sixteen years. Amy specializes in women's health, mental and emotional health, chronic illness and pain management. She has a particular love for using the principles of Chinese Medicine to help women of all ages navigate the transitional periods of their lives with more ease and grace than our society generally allows. In addition to serving Wallowa county, she will soon be expanding her practice to include telehealth. Look for Ground and Sky: Chinese and Functional Medicine for Women's Health at groundandskyhealth.com. Staying connected In addition to attending acupuncture school at SWAC in Albuquerque at the same time, she and I shared a massage therapy space back in the day. Links: The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine Lillian Bridges - Lotus Institute Institute for Traditional Medicine Connect With Dr. Amy Zahm: -- Learn more about working with Brodie Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off the 12 Treasures Qi Gong course or the Breathing Bundle collection! | |||
| Chronic Pain, Migraines, Brain Injuries: Acupuncture & Functional Neurology | 28 Oct 2020 | 00:55:30 | |
If you suffer from chronic pain, migraines, ongoing concussion symptoms, or really anything related to neurology, you'll definitely want to check out this conversation with Dr. Ayla Wolf. Dr. Wolf blends the paradigms of functional neurology, Chinese Medicine, and acupuncture to bring a unique healing perspective to her patients. By looking at people in real time, rather than just a snapshot of their conditions, she's able to analyze and apply differential diagnoses to treat the whole, connected system of the brain and body. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Dr. Ayla Wolf is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine specializing in neurological disorders, concussions and traumatic brain injuries. She is a faculty member of the Carrick Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, and teaches doctoral program courses in neurology as an adjunct faculty of the AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, and American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is an international speaker and educator on functional neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurological exam techniques, and neuro-rehabilitation utilizing acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She also teaches advanced courses on the management of patients with concussions and TBI. Links: Episode 65: Brain Training and Your 6th Sense with Dr. Titus Chiu Free Resources for Practitioners Connect With Dr. Ayla Wolf: -- Learn more about working with Brodie Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off the 12 Treasures Qi Gong course or the Breathing Bundle collection! | |||
| Chinese Herbal Medicine, Neurology, and the Gut-Brain axis | 21 Oct 2020 | 00:46:59 | |
Seeing herbs in action is a powerful reminder of why we can find roots of herbal medicine in basically every culture. Through a couple different ventures, Chloe Weber has done lots of great work to make Chinese Medicine and herbs accessible to more people, particularly in underserved communities. Chloe has dedicated her life to blending her passions for public health and Chinese Medicine and she joins us to share her knowledge on herbs, the benefits they bring to public health, and so much more. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Chloe developed an interest in public health and medicine after being diagnosed with Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in high school. As one of the first cases diagnosed in Costa Rica, Chloe was drawn to study Ecology and Evolutionary biology at CU Boulder where she began to understand how diseases evolve along with us and the deep connection between humans and our environment. Eventually, Chloe was drawn to Chinese medicine as a way to address public health issues. She graduated with a Masters of Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder and spent time studying at Heilongjiang University Hospital in Harbin, China. After graduating, Chloe co-founded a non-profit sliding-scale walk-in Chinese herb clinic called Urban Herbs. Running her clinic Chloe was able to dive into her study of herbs and found great joy in community outreach. When her son Remy was diagnosed with a rare and debilitating genetic disorder (STXBP1) she decided to combine the power of Chinese Herbs with high quality full spectrum hemp and co-founded Radical Roots. Links: Chloe's Interview with Dave Asprey on Bulletproof Radio AHC #175: Stress & Sleep - geeking out on Chinese herbs, cannabis with Stacey Donelson, L.Ac. Special Offer! Use code "HealthyCuriosity" to get 20% off your first order from Radical Roots
Connect With Chloe Weber: -- Learn more about working with Brodie Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off the 12 Treasures Qi Gong course or the Breathing Bundle collection! | |||
| Treating Fibromyalgia Naturally | 14 Oct 2020 | 00:49:05 | |
Fibromyalgia is an incredibly complex syndrome that involves multiple, intertwined systems in the body. The collection of symptoms and expressions of fibromyalgia can often confound the conventional, allopathic medicine approach, leaving patients frustrated and disheartened. In order to unravel that complexity, Chris Volesky has created a protocol to treat fibromyalgia that builds on itself rather than trying to treat individual symptoms and systems of the body separately. Chris shares some of the basis of his approach and how the body can begin to heal itself once we remove some of the obstacles in the way. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Chris Volesky holds a masters in acupuncture and herbal medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University and co-authored a fibromyalgia treatment protocol for Carolinas Healthcare System where he and his co-workers treated 100's of patients suffering with fibromyalgia. In addition to educating dozens of medical doctors on the proper treatment of chronic pain, he's worked in one of the busiest clinics in the US treating thousands of people suffering from fibromyalgia, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, and fatigue. He's taught this fibromyalgia protocol to numerous doctors throughout the world and it's being used in US, Canada, Mexica, UK, China, Germany, Amsterdam, Australia. He is also the co-founder of fibrosolution.com. Links: Treatment of Chronic Diseases, Stage 1: The Immune System by Chris Volesky Connect With Chris Volesky: -- Learn more about working with Brodie Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off the 12 Treasures Qi Gong course or the Breathing Bundle collection! | |||
| How Acupuncture Works: The Science Behind the Healing | 07 Oct 2020 | 00:43:28 | |
If you're curious about trying acupuncture or know someone who may benefit from it, it can be helpful to understand some of the background science for how acupuncture works. At a high level, Mark Whalen describes it as working with patients' own internal mechanisms to heal the body. Since our bodies are always seeking homeostasis, sometimes they just need a stimulus, like acupuncture, to draw the attention of the central nervous system to the affected areas. Mark guides us through how he views this process through a mesh of both classic and current ways of thinking about healing. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Mark Whalen is the owner and acupuncturist at Five Points Acupuncture & Wellness. He first became interested in acupuncture while he was a patient. Facing an unwanted surgery for a nerve entrapment, Mark turned to acupuncture and not only did it resolve his issue, it changed his life. Mark went on to graduate from the New England School of Acupuncture in 2005 with a Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He is certified in Acupuncture by the Massachusetts Board of Medicine and in Herbal Medicine by the NCCAOM. Mark believes in integrating the traditional Chinese Medical model with modern Allopathic Medicine to get the best results for his patients. Links: Episode 189: The Evidence for Acupuncture with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman Connect With Mark Whalen: -- Learn more about working with Brodie Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off the 12 Treasures Qi Gong course or the Breathing Bundle collection! | |||
| Breath: Unlocking Your Dormant Superpower | 30 Sep 2020 | 00:46:34 | |
Whether you're feeling tight and stressed, listless and exhausted, or generally just not at your best, one of the most immediate levers we can pull to start feeling better is breathing. The effects of breathwork are so extensive that essentially all systems of the body benefit from improving how we breathe. Since our breath affects every aspect of our being, Jen Broyles shares why using it optimally is so powerful and so accessible. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Jen Broyles is a Holistic Health Coach, SOMA Breathwork Instructor, Essential Oils Coach, and founder of the Sacred Breath Community who helps individuals restore and optimize their health by calming the nervous system and addressing the root cause of their symptoms. After years of battling with digestive issues, anxiety, hormone imbalances, and the trails of conventional medicine herself, Jen made the decision to return to school to study integrative nutrition followed by training in essential oils and breathwork. She believes that nourishing the mind, body, and soul starts with healing foods, self-love, and most importantly proper breathing. Links: Connect With Jen Broyles: -- Learn more about working with Brodie Use code "friendofthepod" for 20% off the 12 Treasures Qi Gong course or the Breathing Bundle collection! | |||
| Eating Triggers | 23 Sep 2020 | 01:01:44 | |
As we're taking a brief pause from the regular podcasting schedule, Ali Shapiro gave us permission to rebroadcast this interview on eating triggers and what it means to embody self-respect. Originally aired on Ali's podcast, Insatiable, this conversation delves deep into the relationship between self-care and self-respect. As a systems thinker and someone interested in blending paradigms, Ali engages with how societal factors play into our ability to take care of ourselves and live healthy lives in contemporary society. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Ali is the founder of Truce with Food®, host of the top-ranked podcast Insatiable, a holistic nutritionist, integrated health coach and rebel with a serious cause. She's academically, practically, and empathetically aware of how the medical system, diet culture, and body positivity movements all have their own flavor of crazy. She created her Truce with Food method while in graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania where she earned her Masters in Organizational Dynamics, which is like getting an MBA in the change process, where she drew from her decade plus of working with real life clients and her own personal healing journey from having cancer as a teenager. Links: Eating Triggers: Embody Self-Respect with Brodie Welch - Insatiable Season 5, Episode 7 Connect with Ali Shapiro: -- | |||
| From Burnout to Breakthrough | 26 Aug 2020 | 01:09:16 | |
Operating with a sustainable level of energy is not exactly a practice that's encouraged in our culture. Particularly in times of intense, prolonged stress, finding ways to feel nourished by what we're creating in the world and avoiding burnout are vital aspects to our health and happiness. Eileen McDargh joins us to help define what burnout is, who it affects, and how we can work on cultivating resilience in order to move from feeling burnt out to breaking through. As she says, crafting together the life of our work and the work of our life is done through small steps, the same way we would cultivate a garden. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Eileen McDargh has been called a hope merchant although she says she has been put on earth for comic relief. She's an internationally recognized keynote speaker, master facilitator, and award-winning author with expertise in resiliency and leadership. Her articles have appeared in countless publications and two of her seven books have been awarded national recognition. Her latest book, Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Resilience to Refuel, Recharge, and Reclaim What Matters, launches in August 2020. In 2020 Global Gurus International, a British-based provider of resources for leadership, communication and sales training, also ranked her 5th of the World's Top 30 COMMUNICATION Gurus following a global survey of 22,000 business professionals. She's a runner, a weight lifter, and a lover of all things DARK chocolate. Links: Reach out with an audio message or any other feedback on the show! Burnout to Breakthrough by Eileen McDargh Burnout by Dr. Herbert J. Freudenberger Connect with Eileen McDargh: -- | |||
| Addressing Insomnia with Chinese Medicine | 19 Aug 2020 | 00:57:26 | |
In a yang addicted society, particularly in the COVID era, falling asleep and staying asleep can be a serious challenge. Unfortunately, there's no one size fits all solution to better sleep, but if we start to treat our symptoms as places to get curious, we can begin to recognize some of the patterns that will lead us in the right direction. Dr. Damiana Corca joins this conversation to discuss some whole body approaches to getting better sleep. She encourages us to balance our yin and yang activity because in order to achieve, we have to rest. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Dr. Damiana Corca is a sleep & wellness specialist helping people sleep better by using principles from functional medicine and Chinese medicine. Her practice is devoted to helping individuals heal from chronic sleep issues, and just as important, teaching how to prevent insomnia from developing in the first place. Her book on insomnia, to be published in winter of 2020, looks at the 5 insomniac types and a functional approach to healing insomnia. Links: The Spark in the Machine by Dr. Daniel Keown Is Napping Good For You? By Dr. Damiana Corca More information on sleep apnea Free step-by-step guide to better sleep! Connect With Dr. Damiana Corca: -- Check out the Basics of Chinese Medicine Course | |||
| The Five Elements in Psycho-Emotional Health | 12 Aug 2020 | 00:53:00 | |
Understanding our traits and tendencies through a framework like the Five Elements can allow us to step beyond allopathic identifiers and change the framing. Doing so often helps us to steer ourselves in the direction of health rather than disease by connecting with what we're specifically experiencing. Mindi K. Counts shares a ton of great insights for how we can start to get in touch with and nurture our health by applying the Five Elements to both our physical and emotional wellbeing. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Mindi K. Counts, MA, LAc., is an integrative medical practitioner and Five-Element acupuncturist. Co-founder of the Inner Ocean Center for Healing, Mindi is a keynote speaker, retreat leader and teacher. She is the author of Everyday Chinese Medicine and a contributing author to the Trauma Toolkit and Singing Our Heart's Song. She is the founder of the international nonprofit Inner Ocean Empowerment Project, providing holistic healthcare and education through volunteer service missions to underserved populations around the world and in the U.S. She has been featured in several publications including Dr. Oz's The Good Life magazine for her work in Indian slum communities, Burmese refugee clinics and earthquake-ravaged areas of Nepal. Mindi is a graduate of Naropa University's Contemplative Psychology program and holds a Master's degree in Classical Five Element Acupuncture from the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture. She lives with her family and rescued pit bulls in the foothills of Colorado. Links: Inner Ocean Center for Healing Inner Ocean Empowerment Project Everyday Chinese Medicine by Mindi K. Counts Connect with Mindi: -- Check out the Basics of Chinese Medicine Course | |||
| Better Living Through Lab Tests | 29 Jul 2020 | 00:42:32 | |
Do you suspect that you could have more energy or feel better than you currently do? Viewing our bodies as interconnected ecosystems, it follows that these feelings and symptoms are often indicative of different kinds of stressors and upstream problems that are difficult to identify. Reed Davis agrees and he brings a fascinating perspective to this conversation where we can blend the holistic paradigms of Chinese Medicine and Function Diagnostic Nutrition. In doing so, we start to peel back layers of hidden stressors on our systems to get closer to root issues that lead to effects like fatigue. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Reed Davis, Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. He is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course. Reed served as the Health Director and Case Manager at a Wellness Center in So. California for over 10 years and now teaches the FDN Course with over 2500 trainees or graduates in 50 countries. Today, Reed is known as one of the most successful and experienced clinicians in the world, having provided functional lab assessments to over 10,000 clients. Reed is also a Clinical Advisor for BioHealth Laboratories and lives in the US, teaching the FDN Certification Course and helping his graduates build robust private practices. Links: Connect With Reed Davis: -- Learn more about working with Brodie | |||
| The Science of Slim: Why Diet and Exercise Aren't Enough | 22 Jul 2020 | 00:57:30 | |
As we age, our bodies can send us messages about what's happening and what we need to do in the form of symptoms. With the proper investment of time and energy along with guidance from someone knowledgeable in the field, we can bring drastic transformation to our lives. Dr. Kyrin Dunston, M.D. is one such guide helping people along this path. If you're interested in learning about how to adapt your diet and lifestyle as you age in order to function optimally, and especially if you're a woman in the menopause or perimenopause years, you definitely want to hear what Dr. Dunston shares in this conversation. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Leading by example, OBGYN Dr. Kyrin Dunston lost a life-changing 100 lbs. and healed herself from chronic disease by addressing the root causes of her overweight and dysfunctional condition. This personal transformation in turn caused a professional one and she left OBGYN practice in 2011 to pursue helping women heal with this revolutionary type of natural medicine after being trained in Anti-Aging, Metabolic and Functional Medicine. As the host of Her Brilliant Health Secrets youtube series Dr. Dunston educates and inspires women to take control of their bodies and their lives and to thrive in menopause, not just survive. Links: Her Brilliant Health Radio #47: What is Radical Self Care? with Brodie Welch, L.Ac. Free Gift! Diet Deceptive Dozen and Lean Fifteen Reports free download Connect With Dr. Kyrin Dunston, M.D.: -- Learn more about working with Brodie | |||
| Breathwork, Beats, and Cold Water | 15 Jul 2020 | 00:46:26 | |
There are any number of reasons that you may be experiencing heaviness right now. Fortunately, there are methods available to all of us for altering our physiology through the breath, blasts of cold, and sound that can help to alleviate those feelings. Josh Solar has been tinkering with different aspects of his biology in order to affect the mind and consciousness for years. What he's learned, from breathwork to binaural beats, can help us to transform the heaviness we're experiencing, the same way it's helped him. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Josh Solar is an explorer of all things human. He's a devoted husband & father, a breathwork teacher, reiki master, ambient music maker & lover of all things that bring him to a state of wonder. Links: Bonus Offer! Get $5 off any breathwork class with code "healthy" at checkout! Connect With Josh Solar: -- Learn more about working with Brodie | |||
| Lyme Disease with Chinese Herbal Medicine | 08 Jul 2020 | 00:45:39 | |
One of the greatest strengths inherent to Chinese Medicine is the focus on getting specific to the individual and the symptoms they're expressing, rather than only focusing on the predetermined diagnosis and treatment. Brehan Crawford brings this lens to treating chronic conditions like Lyme Disease. Through Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, Brehan helps patients not only support their immune system with the specific changes they need, but learn to maintain it as they would other functions of the body, like strength or flexibility. On the other side of these difficult journeys through Lyme or other complicated illnesses, there is often a great evolution for both the patients and their communities. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Brehan Crawford has spent the last decade specializing in the treatment of Lyme disease and its associated conditions. He practices in Oregon with patients from around the globe and teaches other practitioners how to address this growing epidemic. Links: Episode 150: Depression and Yang Addiction
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| Healing from Trauma | 01 Jul 2020 | 00:41:27 | |
Trauma is unfortunately an all too common reality. This leads to unknowingly connecting everyday triggers to life threatening feelings which can have drastic effects on our well-being and the trajectory of our lives. Liz Mullinar is committed to the vision that everyone deserves a good life and to heal from their trauma. To that end, she helps people find meaningful, permanent healing and trains others to be able to help as well. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Liz Mullinar is a globally renowned trauma recovery expert and trauma survivor. Over 20 years ago, Liz pioneered Australia's first trauma recovery program - Heal For Life - a peer support approach that empowers survivors of childhood trauma to recognize and heal painful emotional triggers, transforming painful memories into meaningful, permanent healing. Links: Liz's TEDx Talk - Treating the core problem of childhood trauma Free gift! Download Chapter 2 of Liz's book here Connect With Liz Mullinar: -- Learn more about working with Brodie | |||
| Personality Isn't Permanent | 24 Jun 2020 | 01:04:18 | |
With so many personality assessments and indicators out there, it can be easy to fall into a rigid idea of what traits you feel you have to embody. Dr. Benjamin Hardy is here to discuss why you aren't just who you are, though. He encourages us to see ourselves as being far more dynamic than a Myers-Briggs or Enneagram type might make you feel. By viewing our purpose and goals as ongoing shapers of our personality, we can influence who we are and what we're heading towards. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:
Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist, successful entrepreneur and bestselling author of Willpower Doesn't Work. His blog is read by millions of people monthly and featured on Forbes, Fortune, and CNBC. He's also a regular contributor to Inc., Psychology Today, and Medium. His new book, Personality Isn't Permanent, provides science-based strategies for reframing past memories, becoming the scribe of your identity narrative, upgrading your subconscious, and redesigning your environment. Links: Personality Isn't Permanent by Dr. Benjamin Hardy The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Connect With Dr. Benjamin Hardy: -- Find out how to enroll in the Level Up course | |||