Chinese Medicine Podcast
The Chinese Medicine Podcast is hosted by herbalist and acupuncturist Marie Hopkinson. It is dedicated to helping listeners understand Chinese medicine and shares self-help aspects of the practice. The show began in 2013 as a way for Marie to share information with her own patients through YouTube, and it later expanded into audio for a global audience.
Episodes
The Frequency of Healing with David Hartmann - Using Tuning Forks on Acupuncture Points S10 E02
David Hartmann is an experienced Chinese Medicine practioner, over 30 years in clincial pactice, with a special interest in the use of Tuning forks for healing based on Chinese medicine principals. In this episode, we explore his passion for tuning fork therapies, including how they might be used for self-treatment from Chinese Medicine Enthuasiasts. David is a well-known for his teaching, lecturi
Unbelievable treatments in Chinese Medicine History - with Michael Brown S10 E01
Unbelievable Treatments in Chinese Medicine History: Swallowed Nails, Faked Illnesses & Genius Cases with Michael BrownFrom a child who swallowed a nail and was saved by an ingenious Ming dynasty formula, to patients faking dramatic blood-coughing episodes, this episode uncovers the wildest, most surprising stories from classical Chinese medicine texts.Join host Marie Hopkinson and special gue
When Less is More - Re-discovering Acupuncture with Jeff Shearer S09 E13
Jeff Shearer is an Acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist of 31 years clinical experience, currently practicing in Newcastle, Australia (NSW). He has inspired many practitioners through his teaching community, and in today's episode Marie interviews Jeff about why he now so often only uses one needle in practice. What lead to his journey of this type of practice, and how patients respond to this
Spiritual Resource for Women THE SHEN - S09 E112
Why you fell scattered, and how to fix it - A series on the Spiritual Resources focus on women's health - this episode looks at the Shen, feelings 'not grounded' , overcome by emotions, and so much more is unpacked by CM practitioner, Marie Hopkinson in this episode. Chinese Medicine Podcast is run by Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist, Marie Hopkinson. About Dr Marie Hopkinson (Chine
The Power of Intelligence - Exploring the Yi with Chinese Medicine S09 E11
FIVE SPIRITUAL RESOURCES FOR WOMEN - PART THREE - The Yi. This is going to be a new series for Women about women's health and the five spiritual resources of Chinese medicine. The Yi relates to the earth element - digestion and so much more. Courses Marie is running can be found here: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/courses/ (Self Care with the five elements $49 AUD) and the full one-year progr
Find the Strength to DO and FINISH - Zhi (Will) Spiritual Resource and Chinese Med S09 E10
New Course now open to enrollments: BETTER GUT HEALTH with Chinese Medicinehttps://www.metrohealth.com.au/beter-gut-health-with-tcm-diet-therapy/Explore more courses with Marie Hopkinson here: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/courses/(Self Care with the five elements $49 AUD) and the full one-year program avail at the course link above Chinese Medicine Podcast is run by Acupuncturist and Chinese Her
Tai Chi, Kung Fu and Hard work - real talk with Sifu Gawain Siu S9 E09
Join me for a deep dive discussion into what's the difference between Qi gong, Tai Chi and Kung fu. Learn what REALLY is kung fu and how hard work is part of health. Si Fu Gawain Siu has 40+ years experience in practicing and teaching in martial arts (Kung fu, Tai chi), and has studied many years in Chinese medicine. Support yourself and the channel with one of my courses in Chinese Medicine f
Losing Your Sense of Purpose? Meet the Spirit You Forgot About (Hun) S09 E08
FIVE SPIRITUAL RESOURCES FOR WOMEN - PART ONE - The Hun. This is going to be a new series for Women about women's health and the five spiritual resources of Chinese medicine. The HUN relates to the LIVER, Wood and Purpose, drive, vision and seeing a future for yourself. If this helped you in any way, please subscribe to support the channel to get to 10K and 100K subs. Courses I mentioned in th
Dampness and Emotions, are they connected? S9 Ep07
Exploring how the emotions associated with digestion, the Earth element, Spleen energy are connected to dampness and Spleen Qi (energy) deficiency. If you are interested in checking out the courses I mentioned in this video, please do so here, I'd love to have you on the journey with us learning more about the wonders of how Chinese medicine can make your life better https://www.metrohealth.co
Is Chinese medicine the right career choice?
Take your learning to the next level Discover my 'Ultimate Chinese Medicine learning Experience' course that I mentioned in this video here: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/learn-chinese-medicine-with-marie-hopkinson/ Live intake from 1st June 2025 , on demand options will be added in the future, check the link for the latest updates on courses offeredChinese Medicine Podcast is run by Acupuncturis
Exciting announcement for anyone wanting to learn Chinese Medicine Self-Treatment S9 Ep5
I'm very excited to announce this new course offering starting soon. check out the link: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/learn-chinese-medicine-with-marie-hopkinson/After the start date if you are interested, please contact me for on-demand options or to jump in mid-learning with the on-demand recordings of what you have missed. There is a way to book a free call with me (Marie Hopkinson) to fi
Dampness, Qi (Chi) and Jing (Essence) - Kidney Deficiency and Dampness - are they related?
DAMPNESS relationship with Jing (Essence) and Chi/Qi (Energy) , what other organs are involved. In this podcast, Marie answers a subscriber's question about Qi, Jing and Dampness Chinese Medicine Podcast is run by Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist, Marie Hopkinson. About Dr Marie Hopkinson (Chinese Medicine Doctor)Marie is an experienced Chinese Medicine practitioner both a herbalist and acu
5 Hidden Signs You’re Finally Beating Dampness S9 E3
There are at least 4x the videos /content on Youtube than on Audio /Spotify, so head on over to Youtube at Chinese Medicine Podcast for more videos Chinese Medicine Podcast is run by Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist, Marie Hopkinson. About Dr Marie Hopkinson (Chinese Medicine Doctor) Marie is an experienced Chinese Medicine practitioner both a herbalist and acupuncturist, of over 23 years. Init
Thinking about trying Chinese Medicine? Here's what to expect S9 Ep02
Find out what to expect when seeing an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist in USA, UK, Australia and most parts of the world in this video with 23+yr experienced Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Marie Hopkinson
Understanding Depression with the Five Elements (Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture) S09 E01
Self Help for depression using Chinese Medicine wisdom through knowing where and how you can intervene. Learning how the 5 Elements play a role in the physiology of depression not only helps you understand how an acupuncturist or herbalist would go about treatment in re-balancing the
five elements, but also how /where you can help yourself.
This second half of this is more about the self-help as
Discover China with me in 2024 - Tea making, Herbal medicine, TCM and more - 4 cities in 6 days
A bit of a fun one for the year's end. Come and experience what its really like in China on my most recent trip to Ningbo, Changsha, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. We go high-speed rail, plane, taxi and all kinds of travel around, discover herbal medicine markets with me and come to some factories that I visited inducing a tea farm where we learned how to pick and process tea the ancient way
My Christmas message for you + Exciting New things for 2025 - S8 E7
Marie shares some of the end of year stats from Spotify wrapped and Youtube , + A Christmas Message + Some new ideas for 2025 - let us know what you think !
Thank you for a great year in 2024.
Be Healthy and Well and I look forward to helping you learn and discover Chinese Medicine more in 2025.
Contact me at the podcast via email : chinesemedicinepodcast@gmail.com
CLINIC : www.bespokemedi
Tiredness & Low Energy - Chinese medicine has the answers S8 E6
Increase energy and stop tiredness with the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine. Tiredness has two main causes in Chinese medicine . Learn how to increase energy and find out why you are so tired.
Support the channel and learn more about yourself with my low cost course - SELF CARE WITH THE FIVE ELEMENTS: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/self-care-with-the-5-elements/
Hope this is useful and helpf
Menopause & the TCM lies you've been told with Laurie Ayres S8 Ep5
Does Yin Deficiency even exist? Let's find out! Discussing menopause and what's really going on according to the oldest and most foundational style of Chinese medicine - classical Chinese medicine. This chat is about Kidney Deficiency, Yin Deficiency, Yang deficiency
and this massive difference between Classical and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Laurie Ayres is an incredible teacher of
Burnout part 3 - Self Help with Chinese Medicine for burnout S8 E4
Burnout & Chinese Medicine part 2 - Energy, Joy and Getting out of Burnout with Chinese Medicine S8 E2
This is a direct follow on from Part 1, for definition of burnout, and talking about the five element aspects of PURPOSE , please watch part 1 first.
This part covers -
Joy and the fire element
Energy /tiredness and the Water element
Chinese medicine based Strategies to overcome burnout
- getting passion back
- motivation
- tiredness / energy
- 24:00 - 38:00 specific strategies for Self
Burnout - GET PUROSE BACK - part 1 Chinese Med & Burnout SEASON 8 EP 1
Well, this turned out to be a series...
Answering a subscribers request for a video about burnout, then asking
for more subscriber questions... here's my take on Chinese medicine and
burnout.
Part 1 (THIS VIDEO) Burnout - Intro - What is it?
Classical understanding of our physical and emotional connection -
reading from Chapter 8 of the Ling Shu
Relating burnout to Chinese medicine ;
Too Many Supplements? What does Chinese medicine think about Supplements S7 E7
Can you take too many supplements? What does Chinese Medicine think about supplements, in relation to energy, digestion and health overall.
Support Chinese Medicine podcacst (and yourself) here:
Discover how to use 5 Element Self Care in my low-cost course here:
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Dampness & Your Mind - mental health, S7 E6
Mental clarity, thinking, emotions /mental health ...Marie talks about how dampness effects your mind.
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MARIE HOPKINSON, Registered Chinese Herbalist and Acupuncturist in
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How to use this one herb/ food for anxiety S7 E5
This one food is also a medicine. Lets learn about how its used in
cooking and in herbal medicine.
Support Chinese Medicine Podcast and your health in one of these ways in 2024!
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Coffee & Chinese Medicine S7 E4
Coffee's effects in Chinese medicine - both good and bad are discussed. Whats the effect of coffee by itself and coffee with milk or sugar? , What's the effect of one vs many coffee's .
CONTACT THE PODCAST (MARIE)
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CONTACT Marie Hopkinson (Clinic/Consultations):
MARIE HOPKINSON, Registered Chinese Herbalist and Acupuncturist in
Australia (AHPRA)
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How to get the most out of this podcast
Who is this for?
What types of content you can find here
- diet therapy
-mental health /emotions
- Spleen Qi Deficiency / Qi Stagnation / Blood Deficiency / Dampness and other common patterns of disharmony
- Acupressure tutorials
- The Five Element Personality types
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Last 15 mins is about Marie Hopkinson, some of her journey in studying Chinese Medi
My #1 Advice for Acupuncture /TCM Students S7 Ep3
This is really for acupuncture students or very recent acupuncture /TCM graduates. I realise this isn't the regular audience of the podcast, but please if you are a student I hope you enjoy this one and get something out of it :) Marie Hopkinson
Earth Element Emotions - Worry, Anxiety, Overthinking S7 E2
Worry, Anxiety, Overthinking and the Intellect (productive thinking) are all part of the Earth Element. Marie discusses how physical illness or imbalance affects emotions and visa versa.
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Fire Element Emotions - Joy, Pleasure, Desire and Love S7 E1
Can I have too much Joy? Marie Hopkinson explores the emotions of the fire element including Joy, Love, Pleasure, desire and more
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Blood and Spleen Energy Deficiency - can they cause each other ? Spleen Qi Xu, Blood Xu S6 Ep7
The difference between Spleen Blood and Spleen Qi (energy deficiency) and can one lead to the other?
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Food for the Seasons - What to Eat and When (Traditional Chinese Medicine) S6, Ep 6
What food should I eat when? are some foods better for us (or worse) at different times of the year?
also, Here's the course I was mentioning:
https://www.metrohealth.com.au/chinese-medicine-diet-therapy-foods-as-medicine-for-self-care-self-treatment-on-demand-course-prospectus/
This course will teach you everything there is to know about Chinese
Diet Therapy, the same intensity and var
Discovering Classical Chinese Medicine & How it's different to TCM - Podcast Takeover (listeners interview me!!!)
Podcast Takeover Time! - I let two YouTube subscribers take over my channel and interview me about my journey in learning classical Chinese medicine and how it's different to TCM.
Waleed & Yassin have been on a journey to discover what Classical Chinese medicine is and they are directly interested in studying the same system that I learned - ICEAM
Ok, so Waleed & Yassin have their own YouTube
How Chinese Medicine Chose Me - My personal story of how I got into Acupuncture & Herbs - Marie Hopkinson S6 E4
Do you ever wonder how someone gets into the field of acupuncture and Chinese medicine? 🤔 Well, a subscriber asked, and my patients often ask me that very question and my story might just surprise you! I actually had never even had acupuncture before I started studying it.
Looking back it was kind of serendipitous. Sometimes I think that "Chinese Me
Constipation - What causes it & self help tools to help it. S6 E3
Long tutorial style video on the various patterns of disharmony that Traditional Chinese Medicine has for constipation, made in response for a subscriber request/question. I give some aspects on how classical Chinese medicine sees some of the these patters as well as many self-help aspects including foods, specific fruits, diet recipes from various text books and self-massage / lifesty
Insomnia - what causes sleep difficulty it in Chinese Medicine? S6 E2
In response to a subscriber's question to make an episode about sleep & Insomnia in Chinese medicine.
Podcast includes - intro to insomnia in CM, quick overview of the types listed by 3 TCM Books/popular authours for TCM Students, Exploring two patterns of disharmony where people could have the most influence / help themselves the most
1. Yangming pattern / Stomach Heat / Stomach F
How to overcome blockages in goal setting with Chinese Medicine - Marie Hopkinson S6 Ep1
How to overcome blockages in goal setting with Chinese Medicine & Marie Hopkinson - If you struggle to even see a future for yourself, or feel bogged down by emotions - the weight of the world on you, heartbreak, difficulty to plan - here's some Chinese medicine based concepts related to goal setting and why some people find it harder or easier than others to plan and s
Acupressure for anxiety, stress & pain with Mitchell Macgregor (Acupuncturist) S5 Ep4
Acupuncturist Mitchell Macgregor shares his top points for headaches, pain, stress, anxiety. How to stay grounded when you have a lot of emotional stuff going on by using self-help tools from Chinese medicine. Discovering a healthier life in a rural area making the change from a big city to a small town and more topics (see below). Enjoy today's discussion and self he
How to use Mushrooms for self care with Dr Simon Feeney (Chinese Medicine Physician) Season 5 Episode 3
Dr Simon Feeney (Chinese Medicine Physician) talks about the historical and modern use of mushrooms, fungus for self healing, and general wellness. What is Reishi, Lions Mane, Chaga, Cordyseps, Turkey Tail all about?
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Is it normal to feel worse before you get better with Acupuncture & Herbs (CM) treatment? S5 Ep 2
Answering a subscribers Question, is it normal to feel worse before you feel better having acupuncture / Chinese medicine .
If you have a question about Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture, cupping, herbs, moxa, foods as medicine, dampness, Qi etc ) pop it into comments below and I'll do my best to answer it.
COURSES - find out more by email.  
Grief & Loss - Acupressure points to help you journey through it S5 Ep1
Heartbreak, Loss, Grief and Sadness - here's 4 Ways to help process through Grief using acupressure and self-massage. This may help you cope with grief and journey through the emotions of sadness, loss, heartbreak, disappointment and despondency. Please seek help of health professional if you need to. If your interested in studying Chinese Medicine for you
Giveaway Celebration of 5000 Youtube Subscribers! (S4 E13)
GIVEAWAY TIME! - Wow , we just reached 5000 Subscribers on YouTube!
I want to thank everyone here on Spotify, Apple & Audio platforms for your support of our content, and spreading all the goodness of this Ancient wisdom. Happy New Year indeed.
To celebrate, I'm giving away 3 courses worth $347 each AND All subscribers can get a free gift from me.
Thanks for your support and help in gett
Discovering Classical Chinese Medicine - Interview with Collin Campbell (ICEAM) S4 Ep 12
Navigating the world of further study for Herbalists and Chinese medicine practitioners can be a tough one - where to start? Hopefully this episode will bring some clarity this for students of TCM, new graduates of TCM, practitioners who've been in business a long time but searching for something better for their patients AND even to our majority of listeners who are patients of
Wormwood, Dampness, Diet Changes & Parasite cleanses in Chinese Medicine S4 E11
Wormwood, Neem & Black Walnut ? Parasite Cleanse in Chinese medicine.
This video is answering a Youtube subscribers question about my thoughts on Dampness, Damp-heat and diet changes for Parasite cleanse.
Are diet changes necessary for a parasite cleanse to work? what is the effect of these parasite cleanse herbs in Chinese medicine?
Inte
Blood Wind & Fire - Women's Health and Chinese Medicine S4 ep10
Blood dominates women's health and physiology in Chinese Medicine. How does this relate with the two elements WOOD and FIRE?
Marie talks about how these two elements inter-relate in the aspects of : - Menstrual cycles - Childbirths and pregnancies - Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS / PMT) - Period Pain (dysmenorrhoea) - Heavy periods - Emotional health (Joy, Depressi
How to Harmonise your spirit with the four seasons - with Tyler Rowe S4 ep9
Living in harmony with the seasons is a major feature of the health advice in the Nei Jing (Yellow Emperors classic of Internal Medicine), in this interview Marie discuss the relevance of this ancient wisdom in a modern world with Tyler Rowe. Tyler Rowe is not only an acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist but an expert on Wu Yun Liu Qi. He's got a great sense of humor and is incredibly down to
Wu Wei, Alchemy and How to Transcend the Five Elements with Leta Herman (Inspired Action Podcast) S4 Ep8
What is Wu Wei? What is it to be your true self, be your element...but then can you be more than that? What a powerful discussion I had with Leta Herman from Inspired Action Podcast & the Alchemy Learning Center. We discuss what is this concept of Alchemy, how past trauma can impact us and who we are, and help us to transcend to our true self and even
How anyone can master memorisation of Chinese Medicine with HAMISH BROWN S4 ep7
Hamish doesn't have a photographic memory but if you talked to him about Chinese herbs, you would think that he does. This episode is for students and practitioners of Chinese medicine that want to improve their commitment to memorization and learn from someone who has continually applied themselves to it over many years. Hamish is very encouraging. It was my pl
Learn Chinese Medicine with Marie Hopkinson S4 Ep6
I'd love to help you learn Chinese Medicine so I decided to create a one year course to help people take a deep dive into the self help aspects and prevention medicine based aspects of Chinese Medicine. Check out this webpage for more info, dates and cost: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/learn-chinese-medicine-with-marie-hopkinson/
This episode is a dedicated audio podcast of me talking about the c
Discovering Five Element Acupuncture with Jessica Kennedy S4 Ep5
What is Five Element Acupuncture ? How is it different to TCM? How does a 5 Element practitioner go about making a diagnosis? These and many other interesting questions discussed in today's episode where Marie Hopkinson and Jessica have a chat about all things FIVE ELEMENT STYLE.
ABOUT JESSICA: Jessica Kennedy is an experienced Chinese Medicine practitioner &nb
Happiness Psychology - Use YOUR strengths for long term happiness (Part 2) S2 Ep6
How can we leverage our strengths of Wisdom, courage and Humanity for more happiness and a greater meaning in life? things like Creativity, curiosity, love of learning, judgement and perspective Zest, Bravery, Honesty, Perseverance, Love, kindness and social Intelligence are the strengths discussed in today's video. This is part of a new series on St
Feel Happier Instantly - Know Your Character Strengths Part 1 S2 Ep5
Using one of your top 5 strengths in a new way is a method used by Psychologist, Martin Seligman and his theories of Strengths and virtues are well known. You an use this as a free way to find instant happiness in your own life, right now. This is a huge part of whats now known as Positive Psychology. THERE IS A PART 2, 3 and 4 coming in this series.  
Why are we using Western Medical parameters to measure Chinese Medicine? PART 2
Is thousands of years of history of medicine slowly going down the bureaucratic toilet? Part 2 of 2. This isn't a typical episode, but I have felt the need to get this issue out there for a while now.
Ive never had AHPRA try to interfere in my personal health until now... Discussion points include different systems of health care, and discussing are we slowly letting our system of medicine b
Why are we using Western Medical parameters to measure Chinese Medicine? PART 1
This isn't a typical episode, but I have felt the need to get this issue out there for a while now. Part 1 of 2.
Discussion points include the pros and cons of registration in Australia, what our system means for how we can advertise Chinese medicine - essentially speak about how we use it, and WHY are we agreeing for Chinese medicine to be measured and evaluated with a different system of m
How to instinctivley know what foods are good for you in Chinese Medicine - Avoid Dampness and Create healthy Spleen Qi
Avoid Dampness and Create healthy Spleen Qi with this method of the Qing Dan or Clear Bland diet and how you can revert to this to discover how foods affect you.
In this episode, Marie Hopkinson, herbalist & acupuncturist from Perth Australia talks about how to better understand our own body - the two main pillars of health - sleep & digestion and how they are so important to underst
3 Ways to help your Spleen Energy (Digestion / Gut Health) in 2021 S4 Ep1
Get ready for a better 2021 with Ancient timeless wisdom of Chinese medicine - Here's my 3 ways you can help your Spleen Qi right now ...yes today - try these things and start getting benefit right now. If you missed last years video on 5 things for you can do to help your Spleen Qi - here it is again: https://youtu.be/1FGnxURtnG4 Includes Paid Promotion.&
10 steps to help Improve Fertility with Dr Camilla Cameron (Acupuncturist) S3 Ep9
10 Steps to improve your fertility. Todays guest, Dr Camilla Cameron (Doctor of Acupuncture/ Acupuncturist) talks with Marie about important things to help anyone on a fertility journey. No matter if you are looking at understanding your body better as a female - Understanding your cycle, trying to get pregnant naturally or undertaking cycles of IVF or other ass
Fertility with natural medicine - Dr Houng Lau (Herbalist & Acupuncturist) S3 Ep8
What do you really need to get pregnant?
What an interesting discussion for anyone on a fertility journey, as I interview Dr Houng Lau about this huge topic...she makes it so simple. Dr Houng is an experienced Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal doctor, familiar with using oriental medicine to help people with natural fertility or assisting those going through IVF. In this episode we
Acupuncture Vs Cupping - Dr Geoff Brothers, Chinese Medicine Doctor S3 Ep7
Cupping Vs Acupuncture? What’s the difference? Why might a Chinese medicine doctor use acupuncture or cupping ...or both on you? Maybe you have had cupping and want to know more about it? Chinese medicine podcast is the place where you can come to have your questions answered and all things Chinese medicine easily explained. Topics in todays discussion include: Marks /cupping bruises e
Can Acupuncture improve IVF success? Talking research with Amy Forth, Acupuncturist & Researcher S3 Ep6
Is Acupuncture effective in helping fertility, particularly when undergoing an IVF cycle? What does the current research say AND how do we interpret that data? It can be super confusing, even for practitioners who are not academics or researchers to understand how it all fits in the current body of evidence. Amy Forth, an expert on this topic, helps us understand the research, the current evidence
More than a bubble bath - why Self Care Matters with Acupuncturist Julie Constantine S3 Ep5
What is self care really? And why should you care (pardon the pun). Seriously this is a great interview, down-to-earth style of what it is to look after yourself, and as experienced Acupuncturist Julie Constantine puts it "honoring yourself, wherever you are at". We also talk about anxiety of having acupuncture and what Julie does in her practice for patients who are petrified of needles, or a lit
Got Jing? Talking fertility, acupuncture & Chinese medicine with Amy Forth S3ep4
What is Jing? Why should I care? In today's conversation with Amy Forth and Marie Hopkinson we talk about Amy’s areas of expertise in fertility and reproductive medicine. This is part 1 of a two part series. Part two focuses on research for acupuncture and IVF. If you are wanting to get pregnant, looking into natural options, fertility support with acupuncture for your IVF cycle, this interv
How to use herbs at home - Balms, Teas & More with Adam Heysom-McDowell (Acupuncturist & Herbalist) S3 ep3
Using Chinese herbs at home can be exciting and fun but often getting stared is hard not knowing where to start, or even where to get herbs to make teas, balms, external liniments etc. External Applications of herbs is one of the lesser known / used aspects of Chinese herbal medicine, and can included herbal teas, herbal liniments, poultices, balms, soaks, and other applications.
Searching for the Truth, a discussion on Chinese Medicine Study with Michael Brown S3 ep2
Marie chats to Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Translator, Michael Brown about trends in training of Chinese medicine in the university/college system in this episode. We discuss his passions about learning, memorisation and how students in undergraduate TCM programs can get more out of their studies. This conversation is part of the new series, CM Study Buddy - helping you learn and navi
Help for Endometriosis - Discussing an integrative Medicine approach with Dr Andrew Orr (CMD) S3 Ep1
Dr Andrew Orr, Acupuncturist and Herbalist and expert in the integrative approaches of reproductive medicine, is passionate about Endometriosis. In this in-depth conversation about Endometriosis, we discuss the integrated approach that is an option for so many women today. The importance of finding access to use the right Western medical specialists, surgeons, physiotherapy and experie
Discovering Ling (Life Purpose, Connection & Creativity) with Glenn Bowman
Today’s guest is Glenn Bowman, a student and scholar of Chinese Medicine. First we talk about his journey into Chinese medicine and his 9 year journey toward finding greater meaning in life, connection and exactly what we are discussing today Ling. Glenn shares his wealth of knowledge about the importance of meditation from his own life experience and now as a student of Acupuncture.
I reali
Help to set goals for 2020 Part 1 - The Mind body connection series
Are you struggling to set a new year resolution or goals let alone feel in touch with your life purpose?
Chinese Medicine can explain why we go through periods in life feeling less or more purposeful. In this episode Marie looks at how your life purpose is affected by the physical aspects in our body Emotions - Grief, sadness, depression, anxiety, fear, wo
Are you living in harmony with the environment? Mind Body Part 1in
New series over the holidays ...mind body and Chinese Medicine. Technology means we don't have to be at the mercy of the environment, but what is it doing to us long term in our living habits and health ?In this series Marie Hopkinson, Chinese Herbalist and Acupuncturist from Perth, delves into the mind-body connection looking at the issues about purpose, meaning and fulfilment in life
The mind-body connection in Chinese Medicine - Series Two Intro
Creativity, Life Purpose & the mind-body connection in Chinese Medicine - Series Intro
A new series on the connections of our mind-body through the Chinese medicine framework. This series will explore more about:
- Liver Qi Stagnation and how it affects our creativity
- What elements/ organs drive life purpose
- how can we increase effectiveness of mental health through our
What is Spleen Energy Deficiency ? Explaining Chinese Medicine with Marie Hopkinson
Spleen Qi Xu - Spleen energy deficiency is a very common TCM diagnosis, In this video I will help explain what it is from both a classical Chinese medicine perspective of a weakness of the earth element and the TCM concepts. This video covers aspects of healthy and unhealthy Spleen qi / function and spleen dampness. what happens when he Earth gets overwhelmed wi
Stop Inflammation with foods - Talking nutrition & Chinese medicine with Dr Ben Latto O'Brien (TCM doctor)
Talking inflammation and pain, eye health and Dr Ben's amazing journey into becoming a Chinese Medicine practitioner after a life changing surgery gone wrong.
In today's episode we discuss inflammation, Pain, Turmeric & Eye Health are key topics we talk about with Dr Ben who also studied a degree in Nutrition. Tumeric - how much, how often and how to make it's active ingredients &n
Acupressure Points that stop headache pain with Dr Marie Hopkinson (Acupuncturist)
Dr Marie Hopkinson, Acupuncturist shows you how to find and use different pressure points to stop headache pain instantly and reduce headaches over time. This episode can be watched on youtube as a video (for full point demonstration) at Chinese Medicine Podcast youtube channel.
Pressure point massage can be a natural, drug-free pain relief method.
If you are unsure of the cause of your head
Welcome listeners
Thanks for joining the podcast, great to see it really growing, This is a quick update about the Chinese Medicine Podcast to let you know what's happening and where we are going.
What is Five Element Acupuncture? with Jessica Kennedy (Acupuncturist)
I'm joined by 5 Element expert, Jessica Kennedy who was trained in the UK, in a unique style of Chinese medicine called "Five Element Acupuncture" - so lets find out what is 5 Element Acupuncture and how it might be able to help you find out more about yourself - mentally, physically and emotionally. We talk about the differences in the 5 elements, what are the
Healthy digestion & Stomach Qi with Dr Jason Chong (Oriental Medicine Practitioner)
Jason Chong is an experienced Acupuncturist and Herbalist, working in Melbourne, Australia. We talk about ways patients can increase digestive health through stomach channel massage, food choices and better awareness of what's going into our body. Stomach Qi is associated with the Earth element (paired with Spleen energy) in Chinese medicine and in a more wester
Chinese medicine for Children - Interview with Dr Holly Carruthers (CM Dr)
Can kids have acupuncture?What natural remedies can parents try for a babies constipation, children's health problems like abdominal pain and other issues that commonly affect children. Today I'm joined by expert Dr Holly Carruthers (Chinese medicine doctor) who's Perth based clinic centers around Chinese medicine for Children - babies and children of all ages. Holly Shares some useful
What is Cosmetic Acupuncture with Dr Abbie (Acupuncturist) - EPISODE 2
I'm joined by Cosmetic Acupuncturist, Dr Abbie, of Zhong Centre Melbourne for a very interesting chat about the difference between acupuncture and cosmetic acupuncture. What about dermal fillers, Botox and standard cosmetic procedures vs acupuncture? How does acupuncture work for wrinkles or lines on the face? Lets find out with industry expert, Dr Abbie.
Safety & Quality of Herbs with Dr Simon Feeney - EPISODE ONE
I'm joined by industry expert, Dr Simon J Feeney (Chinese Medicine Physician) discussing important issues about Chinese Herbs in the western world. Whats Really in your herbs? Does growing a plant in a particular place make a difference ? What about animal cruelty practices in Chinese Medicine ? We discuss all these things and more.
00:00:58 - Simon's background getting into the herbal medi
