👋 Welcome to What’s The Point?! The podcast all about Five Element Acupuncture, what it is, how it works & what exactly is the point in doing it?! We believe that Five Element Acupuncture can be misunderstood and underrepresented. So we decided to create this podcast with the intention of providing a better understanding of the many benefits of Five Element treatment and creating more public awareness. Hosted by Ben Worsley (Musician & receiver of Five Element Acupuncture) & Gabriella Doran ...
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Being a pop culture fan naturally comes with a lot of opinions. You’ve got your favorites and you’re ready to defend your picks at a moment’s notice. But who’s right, and who’s just plain wrong? That’s what Pop Culture Debate Club is here to decide. Each week, two notable mega-fans square off, ready to convince host Ronald Young Jr. that their opinion on TV, movies, music, and more is the only one that matters. And after carefully considering all the arguments, Ronald picks a winner. Will yo ...
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Conversations with experts of holistic wellness and sustainable living practices!
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Who is the better filmmaker: Spike Lee or Tyler Perry? Jonquilyn Hill, the host of Explain It to Me, is Team Spike while Nichole Hill, the host of The Secret Adventures of Black People, is Team Tyler. And the neutral arbiter – until the end – is Ronald Young Jr. Jonquilyn argues that Spike Lee is a true artist who has made biopics, documentaries, m…
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Which comic book publisher is superior: DC or Marvel? The co-hosts of the X-Ray Vision podcast duke it out this week with Rosie Knight on the side of DC and Jason Concepcion arguing for Marvel. And Ronald Young Jr. has the near-impossible task of picking a winner. Jason argues that Marvel is a more modern type of comic book experience and the chara…
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Which mass transit action film is better: Speed or Passenger 57? Comedian Wyatt Cenac is here to represent Passenger 57, while comedian Chris Duffy argues in favor of Speed. And Ronald Young Jr. will cast the deciding vote. On the one hand, Speed launched Keanu Reeves’s action movie career and Chris says its legacy is undeniable. On the other hand,…
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Which children's cable TV channel is better: Disney Channel or Nickelodeon? Two comedians square off this week in this nostalgic battle, with Evan Mills taking the side of Disney Channel and Hoja Lopez here to fight for Nickelodeon. And Ronald Young Jr. will listen to what they each have to say and then declare a winner. On the one hand, Evan says …
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Which phone is superior: the iPhone or the Android? Taking the side of iPhones is actor and comedian Langston Kerman, while fellow actor and comedian Baron Vaughn is Team Android. And here to adjudicate is Ronald Young Jr. Langston says iPhones look better, are easier to use, and that the majority of Americans agree with him because iPhones are a m…
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Which political TV show is better: Veep or The West Wing? Two familiar voices square off this week, with former host Aminatou Sow returning to argue on behalf of Veep and previous guest Hrishikesh Hirway taking the side of The West Wing. This is not going to be an easy decision for new host Ronald Young Jr. to make! Aminatou says that recent politi…
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Which Love Island franchise is the best: the original UK or the upstart USA? British podcast host Will Njobvu and American magazine editor Nikki Ogunnaike are here to represent their homelands and do their best to sway Aminatou Sow to pick their show. Will says Love Island UK is real, raw, and vintage reality TV and finds the American version “a bi…
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SATC’s Truest New Yorker: Carrie x Samantha
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Who is the truest New Yorker on Sex and the City? The hosts of 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose are here to make Aminatou Sow choose between Carrie Bradshaw and Samantha Jones. Justine Kay is Team Samantha – a sex-obsessed PR executive who lives in the Meatpacking District and whose girlboss ways Justine argues scream New York. Natasha Scott-Reichel comes rep…
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Worst American Abroad: Indiana Jones x Deuce Bigalow
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Who is the worst fictional American abroad in pop culture? Two comedians square off this week and try to convince Aminatou Sow that their pick should be barred from international travel. Solomon Georgio wants to ban Indiana Jones from leaving America while David Gborie thinks it's Deuce Bigalow who needs to stay Stateside. Solomon says Indy steals …
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Introducing: Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley
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This week we wanted to share another great podcast from the BBC that you might enjoy – Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley. Lucy travels back in time to revisit the unthinkable crimes of 19th century murderesses from the UK, Australia and North America. In this episode Lucy is joined by Evy Poumpouras, former special agent with the Secret Service, where…
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Bachelor Nation: Bachelor/ette x Bachelor in Paradise
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Which is the better franchise: the original Bachelor/Bachelorette or the spin-off, Bachelor in Paradise? Podcast host Traci Thomas loves the original franchise while radio host Mariah Smith prefers the spin-off, and they're both here today to convince Aminatou Sow that their pick should win. Traci loves the drama and romance of the Bachelor/Bachelo…
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It’s our first literary – and marital – debate! Which is the best way to consume books: audiobooks or paper books? Essayist and critic Maris Kreizman prefers to listen to her books while comedian Josh Gondelman wants to physically hold what he’s reading. And their job today is to convince Aminatou Sow to pick their preferred format. Maris loves tha…
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Worst TV Lawyer: Will Gardner x Rusty Sabich
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Who is the worst lawyer on TV? Author and TV writer Samantha Irby says it’s Will Gardner from The Good Wife and writer and podcast host Josie Duffy Rice picks Rusty Sabich from Presumed Innocent. One’s a prosecutor, the other a defense attorney. One’s accused of murder, the other bribing a judge. And they both make questionable romantic decisions. …
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On-Screen Portrayal of Motherhood: Better Things x Auntie Mame
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What is the best on-screen depiction of motherhood? Parenting columnist Amil Niazi picks the TV show Better Things and journalist Jane Marie chooses the 1958 movie Auntie Mame, leaving Aminatou Sow with the unenviable task of selecting a winner. Which of the two better captures the highs and lows of motherhood? How do you compare someone who chose …
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Lifetime Movie: Jackie’s Back! x Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?
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Which made-for-TV movie on the Lifetime Network is the best of all time? The co-hosts of The Deep Dive take sides, with Jessica St. Clair choosing Jackie’s Back! (1999) and June Diane Raphael picking the 2016 remake of Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? But, how do you compare a shockingly star-studded mockumentary with a sexy vampire thriller? That’…
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Real Housewives: RHONY x Beverly Hills
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Which Real Housewives franchise is the best of all time: New York or Beverly Hills? The Watch What Crappens podcast co-hosts square off – Ben Mandelker is team RHONY while Ronnie Karam is repping Beverly Hills – to try and get Aminatou Sow to select their respective installment as the winner. Who’s the bigger villain, Ramona Singer or Camille Gramm…
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Movie Feast: In the Mood for Love x The Menu
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Which feast from a film would you most want to eat? Podcaster Hrishikesh Hirway would like to slurp up the noodles from In the Mood for Love (2000) while podcaster and cookbook author Dan Pashman craves the cheeseburger from The Menu (2022). And their task in today’s episode is to do their best to convince Aminatou Sow that their dish should reign …
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Hip Hop Movie: CB4 x House Party
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What is the most important hip hop movie of all time? Journalist Bomani Jones says it’s House Party (1990), while rapper Fat Tony picks CB4 (1993). After hearing from both sides, Aminatou Sow must choose one as the winner, and it’s not an easy pick! How does CB4’s look at the fetishization of gangsta rappers by the music industry compare to House P…
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TV Cast Hang: Community x New Girl
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Which TV ensemble would make for a better hang: journalist Candice Lim’s choice of New Girl or audio producer Ronald Young Jr.’s pick of Community? That’s up to Aminatou Sow to decide! Would you rather spend time with a crew who are all at the prime TV cool age (aka late 20s/early 30s), or with people of all ages and backgrounds? Which show had the…
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Sports Movie: Space Jam x D2: The Mighty Ducks
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Aminatou Sow must pick between actor Carl Tart’s choice of the original Space Jam (1996) and TV writer Lamar Woods’s selection of D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994). Which is a more fearsome opponent, aliens or Iceland? Who is a better coach, Michael Jordan or Gordon Bombay? How realistic is the sports action in each film? Which one better stands up to th…
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Coming Soon: Pop Culture Debate Club (Official Trailer)
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Get ready for some pop culture hot takes! Each week, two notable pop culture aficionados do their best to convince host Aminatou Sow that their pick should win in a variety of creative face-offs between unlikely adversaries. Which TV cast would you most want to hang out with? What’s the best sports movie ever made? Who’s the best mother in media? A…
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Who Is Hil Skellon?! An Interview With JR Worsley's Daughter
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➕ We have a very special bonus episode for you this season! None other than Hil Skellon, the daughter of JR Worsley and Ben's lovely Auntie, is joining Ben & Gabriella for an exclusive interview. Hil studied under her father JR Worsley at the College of Traditional Acupuncture in Leamington Spa in the UK and has been in private practice since 1982.…
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What Are Your Questions?! (Season 2)
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❓This week the question master is you! Thanks to everyone who submitted their questions for us to answer in this special episode. We hope you enjoy it! Support the show Feel free to leave a review, follow us on socials and share the podcast with anyone who you think might find it interesting! Connect with the show: 📰 Subscribe to our Newsletter 🎉 J…
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What Is The Law Of The Five Elements?!
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⚖️ This week Ben asks Gabriella 'What Is The Law Of The Five Elements?!' They explore how the elements relate to each other and how they are interconnected through the Sheng & Ke cycles. Support the show Feel free to leave a review, follow us on socials and share the podcast with anyone who you think might find it interesting! Connect with the show…
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💎 This week Ben asks Gabriella 'What Is Metal?!' They hammer away to get to the core of the subject. They explore the last of the Five Elements, Metal, highlighting its nature and use in the context of Five Element Acupuncture. Support the show Feel free to leave a review, follow us on socials and share the podcast with anyone who you think might f…
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🌏 This week Ben asks Gabriella 'What on Earth is going on?!'...or rather 'What Is Earth?!' They explore this fascinating element from the ground up (or down), discussing the many properties and associations of the Earth element and how it relates to the treatment of Five Element Acupuncture. We hope you enjoy the show! Support the show Feel free to…
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🔥 This week, in this fiery episode, Ben asks Gabriella What Is Fire?! Gabriella guides Ben through a spirited discussion on the essence of Fire, its associations with warmth, joy, and love, and its profound influence on human experience, health, wellbeing and how it relates to the practice of Five Element Acupuncture. Support the show Feel free to …
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🪵 This week Ben asks Gabriella What Is Wood?! As winter retreats and nature awakens, Gabriella explains how Wood symbolises the season of Spring, marked by a flurry of activity and growth. Contrary to common belief, Spring doesn't begin on a fixed date but is heralded by the increasing light after the winter solstice, sparking life's resurgence eve…
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💦 This week Ben asks Gabriella What Is Water?! Listen in as they dive deep into the essence of water and discuss its nature, associations, and significance in traditional Chinese medicine. From the season of winter to the sound of groaning and the emotion of fear, discover the multifaceted aspects of water that shape our lives and well-being. Throu…
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What Are Colour, Sound, Odour & Emotion?!
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🎨 Welcome back to a brand new season of What’s The Point?! In this season, Ben & Gabriella are exploring the Five Elements in depth but first Ben asks Gabriella: What Are Colour, Sound, Odour, and Emotion?! They engage in their signature banter as they discuss the significance of these sensory cues in understanding the body's imbalances. From the s…
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🔒 What's The Bonus Episode?! (Season 1)
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Subscriber-only episode ➕ Welcome subscribers and Patrons! This is a special behind-the-scenes bonus episode of "What's The Point?!" Today, we're inviting you behind the scenes for an intimate and informal chat between hosts Ben & Gabriella to round off Season 1 in style. So grab your favourite beverage, cosy up, and join us for an exclusive peek b…
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What Are Your Questions?! (Season 1)
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❓Welcome to a special episode of "What's The Point?!" In this instalment, instead of Ben asking the pesky questions, we're turning the spotlight on you, our valued listeners. Now's it's your turn to have your burning questions answered! Join hosts Ben and Gabriella as they dig into the questions sent in by our dedicated listeners, subscribers & Pat…
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5️⃣ This week Ben asks Gabriella 'What Are The Five Elements?!' They chat about the Five Elements and how each one has its own unique qualities, most easily recognised in the season of that element. They emphasise that because we're all part of nature, these energies flow in us. Therefore understanding these rhythms is key to our well-being. We all…
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What Are The Tao, Yin/Yang & Qi Energy?!
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☯️ In this week's episode, Ben asks Gabriella some seriously infuriating questions about the concepts of the Tao, Yin/Yang, and Qi Energy, which form the philosophical background of acupuncture. Gabriella explains that the Tao is indescribable, quoting Lao Tzu's assertion that the eternal Tao cannot be fully understood by humans. The discussion the…
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How Does Five Element Acupuncture Help?!
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🆘 In this week's episode How Does Five Element Acupuncture Help?!, Ben asks Gabriella about the incredible ways Five Element Acupuncture can change lives. Gabriella shares stories from her 20+ years of professional practice. Patients such as Trevor, who said goodbye to laxatives after decades, and Tina, who found relief from chronic pain in just on…
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What's In An Acupuncturist's Toolkit?!
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💼 This week, Ben asks Gabriella, What's In An Acupuncturist's Toolkit?! Gabriella highlights the characteristics of acupuncture needles, emphasising their fine and solid nature. Gabriella explains the minimal sensation during needling and the technique of brief needle insertion in Five Element Acupuncture. They touch on moxa, a herb used to heat po…
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What Is Five Element Acupuncture?!
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🪡 In this week's episode What Is Five Element Acupuncture?!, the hosts elaborate further on Five Element Acupuncture, a unique approach to medicine. Ben starts by asking Gabriella about the basics of acupuncture, the insertion of needles into specific points on the body to influence the flow of Qi and restore health. Gabriella, with over 20 years o…
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🦠 In this episode, Ben and Gabriella explore the question "What is Disease?!" They begin by discussing the definition of health, emphasising the multidimensional nature of well-being according to the World Health Organisation. The hosts delve into the concept of spirit, acknowledging its subjective and divisive nature. The conversation then shifts …
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💊 Welcome to this week’s episode “What Is Medicine?!”. This week, Ben asks Gabriella questions around the broad concept of medicine, exploring its different forms and perspectives. They explore the holistic approach of Eastern medicine, highlighting the teamwork between nature, the practitioner, and the patient, particularly in the context of Five …
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👋 Welcome to What's The Point?! The Podcast all about Five Element Acupuncture, what it is, how it works & what exactly is the point in doing it?! We believe that Five Element Acupuncture can be misunderstood and underrepresented. So we decided to create this podcast with the intention of providing a better understanding of the many benefits of Fiv…
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#76 Dr. Angeli Chitale on Ayurveda, Generational Medicine, and Diabetes
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In this episode, Angeli Chitale and I discuss Ayurvedic medicine, past and present, and across cultures. From her grandparent’s home in India to her naturopathic practice on the west coast of Canada, Ayurveda has had a major influence on her view of health. Speaking about her relatives both as medical practitioners and as patients, she shares much …
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#75 Judy Worsley and David Berkshire on Presence, Causative Factors, and Natural Order
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Judy Becker Worsley and David Berkshire return for another episode and a deeper dive into the Worsley Five Element lineage. Judy continues to share with us the impact on her life of the philosophies of the Five Elements system and how it has always served as a compass for her. The teachings of JR Worsley, that she and David continue to passionately…
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#74 Bill Porter on the Dance of Translation, Finding Hermits in China, and Impacting Millions
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I waited a very long time to have this discussion with Bill Porter, and it was well worth the wait. Bill is a prolific writer and adventurer, and also, under the pen name of Red Pine, a renowned translator of ancient Chinese works from Cold Mountain to Lao Tze. Bill has written and translated dozens of books over many decades, and his radio shows i…
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#73 Elham Ansari on Ayurvedic Nutrition
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In this episode Elham Ansari takes us on a millennia-long journey inside of Ayurvedic medicine. In expert fashion, she distills down what can be a dauting philosophy to make pragmatic into a practice that anyone can adopt into their daily routine. We spend a lot of time covering Ayurvedic nutrition, from the exotic to the local, including animal-ba…
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#72 Judy Worsley and David Berkshire on JR Worsley, the Spirit of Acupuncture Points, and Awakening the Senses
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Judy Becker Worsley has been a devoted student of Professor JR Worsley since 1973, and was designated by JR to succeed him as Master of the lineage upon his death. Prior to his death, they founded the Worsley Institute, which is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Worsley Five Element Acupuncture tradition that is rooted in natural l…
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#71 Julian Scott on Pediatric Acupuncture, Aging Mindfully, and Treatment of the Eyes
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Julian Scott is a legend in the field of acupuncture and holds special distinction in pediatrics. He has more than 40 years of practical experience and has authored numerous books including Acupuncture in the Treatment of Children and Acupuncture for the Eyes. We enjoy a very easy-going conversation exploring Julian’s path to becoming an influentia…
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#70 Sajah Popham on Spagyric Alchemy, Vitalism, and the Patient’s Role in Herbal Healing
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Sajah Popham is a renowned herbalist, educator, and author committed to the balance of the science and spirituality of plant medicine. As the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. Spa…
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#69 7Song on the Science of Herbalism, Free Medical Care, and Pursuing Passion
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7Song is a renowned herbalist who has been studying and practicing herbal medicine for nearly 40 years. Having studied under legends such as Rosemary Gladstar and Michael Moore, he opened the Northeast School of Herbal Medicine in Ithaca, New York, and is the Director of Holistic Medicine at the Ithaca Free Clinic. 7Song shares much of his wisdom i…
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#68 Angela Hicks on Acupuncture for Mental Health, Founding a College, and Acupuncture Research
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Angela Hicks is joint principal and co-founder of the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, England, and author or co-author of six books including the textbook Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture that she co-wrote with her husband John Hicks and previous podcast guest Peter Mole. Angela has been a profound inspiration in the field…
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#67 Lorie Eve Dechar on Five Spirits Acupuncture, Inner Alchemy, and Healing in Tension
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Lorie Eve Dechar is a legendary alchemical acupuncturist, a pioneer who has inspired countless through her teaching, writing, and clinical practice. She is perhaps best known for her book Five Spirits: Alchemical Acupuncture for Psychological and Spiritual Healing, which for 15 years has helped guide a generation of acupuncturists into deeper level…
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