Explore every episode of the podcast Drunken Acupuncture Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Session 29: Diabetes Q&A, with Patrick Gittli | 24 Nov 2025 | 00:49:46 | |
Patrick created an herbal formula for patients who want to lower their A1C. We made a course about it. Some people took the course and then asked us some questions. These are answers to those questions. Want to learn more about this formula? Take the course: https://tcmstudy.teachable.com/p/an-herbal-formula-for-diabetic-patients It's 4 CEU's for $30. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 28: Money Beliefs, with Chen Yen | 31 Oct 2025 | 01:22:11 | |
In this conversation, we talk to Chen Yen about limiting beliefs that many holistic healthcare practitioners, particularly acupuncturists, hold about money. They discuss how these beliefs can hinder practice growth and the importance of understanding the value of services provided. 7 Days of Money, Manifestation, and Magic - Instant Access http://introvertedvisionary.com/7days Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 19: Artificial Intelligence in TCM, with Zachary Lui | 20 Jul 2023 | 00:55:49 | |
In this session, Zachary Lui talks about how he uses artificial intelligence to enhance his acupuncture practice. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 18: Building a Practice the Introverted Way, with Chen Yen | 08 Feb 2023 | 01:07:32 | |
Most marketing techniques are designed with extroverts in mind. Chen Yen talks about growing a 6- or 7-figure practice using strategies specifically designed for introverts. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 17: Four-Point Needle Technique, with Zachary Lui | 13 Jan 2023 | 00:47:15 | |
In this episode, we talk to Zachary Lui about using Korean Four-Point Needle Technique in the clinic. Where did this technique come from? When would you use it? How do you tonify/sedate? All this and more. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 16: Protecting Yourself from Your Patients, with Zachary Lui | 17 Jan 2022 | 01:10:11 | |
Whether you're dealing with emotional vampires, burnout, compassion fatigue, or just being constantly bombarded with evil qi, Zachary Lui talks about how to protect yourself from your patients. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session15: Medical Qi Gong, with Zachary Lui | 07 Jul 2021 | 01:05:35 | |
Zachary Lui, a master of medical qi gong, talks about qi gong -- the benefits of having your own personal practice, prescribing qi gong to patients, and using medical qi gong as a method of treatment. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 14: Evil Bone Water, with Mark T. Brinson | 30 Jun 2021 | 01:07:52 | |
Mark tells us about his product Evil Bone Water, a high quality version of Zheng Gu Shui. We talk about how it's made, what it can be used for, why it's better than imported Zheng Gu Shui, and more! Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 13: Is Community Acupuncture Real Acupuncture, with Zachary | 22 Jun 2021 | 00:53:43 | |
In this episode we talk to Zachary -- a student at POCA Tech -- about community acupuncture. Is community acupuncture real acupuncture? Is it watering down the medicine and destroying the profession? Or is this the future of TCM? Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 12: White Russians and Spilled Bourbon | 11 May 2021 | 00:50:23 | |
Drunk and belligerent, Patrick and I discuss various topics such as using western diagnostics in TCM, transferring qi from patient to practitioner, treating patients who won't get better, and the best herbs for treating hangover. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 11: Food Therapy, with Warren Sheir | 14 Apr 2021 | 00:44:52 | |
Warren Sheir, co-author of Ancient Wisdom Modern Kitchen, talks about food, getting patients to change their diets, and what it's like to publish a book. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 10: Stories from Our Teachers, with Patrick Gittli | 31 Mar 2021 | 00:53:18 | |
Two pretentious acupuncturists talk about stories from their teachers and the lessons they learned from them. We also talk about why you should read Wang Ju-Yi's Applied Channel theory, the season of Spring, and faking it till you make it. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 27: An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients | 02 Oct 2025 | 00:45:15 | |
Robert Gittli created an herbal formula that he gives to his diabetic and pre-diabetic patients who want to lower their A1c. We did a deep dive into this formula and put it together into a Continuing Education course. It's been approved by the NCCAOM and the California Acupuncture Board for 4 CEUs/PDAs, and it's only $30! This is the first section of the course where we go over how Robert created the formula, what patterns he uses it for, and what results he gets. This can give you an idea if purchasing this course is right for you. If you want to watch the video version of this (or get more information on the course) go here: https://tcmstudy.teachable.com/p/an-herbal-formula-for-diabetic-patients Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 09: Networking in the Community, with Karen Alladin | 17 Mar 2021 | 00:41:24 | |
Karen talks about building a practice by networking in the community -- how getting involved in yoga, the birthing community, and connecting with other practitioners brought new patients in the door. We also talk about treating long-haulers, giving dietary advice, and intuition. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 08: Too Much Bourbon | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:54:54 | |
With no real theme or topic, Patrick and I continue drinking bourbon and discussing random topics in Chinese medicine. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 07: Practicing Acupuncture in Kentucky, with Patrick Gittli | 16 Feb 2021 | 00:56:27 | |
Up to now, we've been talking to practitioners in Southern California. In this session, Patrick Gittli tells us what's different about starting a business and running a practice NOT in California -- specifically Louisville, Kentucky. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 06: Ten-Year Practice in CA, with Natalie Vail | 09 Feb 2021 | 00:58:36 | |
“This is some shamanic shit that we’re doing... You are doing magic, everyday, on people." Natalie Vail talks astrology and the new year of the ox, what it's like practicing in California, is the market saturated, her favorite point combinations, and more! Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 05: First Year of Chinese Medicine School, with Malori | 02 Feb 2021 | 00:59:01 | |
Malori talks about what it's like going through your first year of Chinese medicine school. We discuss year-end comprehensive exams, study tips, the importance of talking to your student advisor, and more! Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 04: From Massage to Acupuncture, with Gary Williams | 26 Jan 2021 | 00:58:53 | |
Gary talks about what it's like starting a massage practice and transitioning into an acupuncture practice. We also talk about ear seeds, affiliate income, marketing on Instagram, and more. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 03: Graduating from TCM School | 19 Jan 2021 | 00:21:26 | |
In this episode we talk to Holly, who just graduated from Pacific College. She talks about what it feels like to graduate from TCM school, what the journey was like, and her plans for the future. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 02: Balance Method and Practicing During a Pandemic | 12 Jan 2021 | 00:56:50 | |
Lindsay Trottier practices Balance Method and does Ba Zi birth chart analysis. In this session we talk about what the Balance Method is, doing telehealth, what it's like to practice during a pandemic, and some general marketing advice. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 01: Starting an Acupuncture Practice with Dr. Jaz | 01 Jan 2021 | 01:10:43 | |
Dr Jaz talks about what it's like to start an acupuncture practice. We talk about how long it takes to start making money, networking, social media, insurance, and more. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 26: Six-Figure Roadmap, with Chen Yen | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:47:54 | |
Do you need fun, low-cost continuing education? Check out the Daily Acupuncture Facts PDA Course. 10 PDA points for $50! --- In this episode, Chen Yen talks about:
Then she goes over her checklist for growing a practice. At each stage, you need to focus on the right things. Chen talks about what to focus on in order to grow. 👉 Get the 6-Figure Accelerator Roadmap Checklist: http://introvertedvisionary.com/6figureroadmap 👉 Get the 7-Figure Accelerator Roadmap Checklist: http://introvertedvisionary.com/7figureroadmap Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 25: Building and Selling a Practice, with Mark T. Brinson | 10 Apr 2024 | 02:07:09 | |
Mark Brinson talks about building a practice the right way:
Then we talk about Mark's experience in selling his own practice. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 24: Dragon Blood Balm, with Boris Bernadsky | 12 Jan 2024 | 00:49:45 | |
In part 2 of our discussion with Boris, we switch to talking about topical applications of herbs. Here we talk about Dragon Blood Balm and Evil Bone Water -- how they're different, and how they can be used together. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 23: Tasting Herbs, with Boris Bernadsky | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:55:12 | |
In this session we follow in the footsteps of Shen Nong and see what we can learn about herbs by tasting them. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 22: Building Rapport with Patients, with Zachary Lui | 15 Dec 2023 | 01:22:49 | |
Creating a connection with your patients is an important part of getting people to come back. As a socially awkward engineer and computer programmer, I talk to Zachary Lui to see if dating advice can be applied to establishing patient rapport. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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| Session 21: Drunken Acupuncture, with Patrick Gittli | 29 Nov 2023 | 01:09:46 | |
In possibly the worst podcast episode ever, Patrick and I continue drinking and discuss our unorthodox theories in Chinese medicine.
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| Session 20: Building a Successful Acupuncture Practice, with Patrick Gittli | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:51:18 | |
What it takes to build a successful acupuncture business and not be poor. Need continuing education? Check out the inexpensive, convenient, and fun courses at ceu.tcmstudy.net:
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