Best Jr Worsley Podcasts (2024)

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Who Is Hil Skellon?! An Interview With JR Worsley's Daughter 57:38

2M ago57:38

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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) 44:17

2M ago44:17

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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 🎉 …

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What Is The Law Of The Five Elements?! 26:20

2M ago26:20

26:20

⚖️ 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 sho…

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What Is Metal?! 25:41

3M ago25:41

25:41

💎 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 …

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What Is Earth?! 24:49

3M ago24:49

24:49

🌏 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 t…

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What Is Fire?! 25:26

4M ago25:26

25:26

🔥 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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What Is Wood?! 21:53

4M ago21:53

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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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What Is Water?! 25:36

4M ago25:36

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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?! 27:40

4M ago27:40

27:40

🎨 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) 33:26

5M ago33:26

33:26

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) 26:08

6M ago26:08

26:08

❓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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What Are The Five Elements?! 28:04

6M ago28:04

28:04

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?! 26:00

6M ago26:00

26:00

☯️ 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?! 25:37

6M ago25:37

25:37

🆘 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?! 24:13

6M ago24:13

24:13

💼 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?! 31:52

7M ago31:52

31:52

🪡 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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What Is Disease?! 24:03

7M ago24:03

24:03

🦠 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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What Is Medicine?! 27:56

7M ago27:56

27:56

💊 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?! 0:53

7M ago0:53

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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 1:28:57

1+ y ago1:28:57

1:28:57

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 1:14:21

2y ago1:14:21

1:14:21

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 1:15:30

2y ago1:15:30

1:15:30

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 1:15:31

2y ago1:15:31

1:15:31

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 1:06:12

2+ y ago1:06:12

1:06:12

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 1:12:15

2+ y ago1:12:15

1:12:15

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 1:11:40

2+ y ago1:11:40

1:11:40

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 54:30

2+ y ago54:30

54:30

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 1:01:55

2+ y ago1:01:55

1:01:55

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 1:24:48

3y ago1:24:48

1:24:48

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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#66 Rebecca Avern on Pediatric Acupuncture, Teenage Anxiety, and the Uniqueness of Every Child 1:30:48

3y ago1:30:48

1:30:48

Rebecca Avern is the author of two pediatric acupuncture books including the newest, Chinese Medicine for Childhood Anxiety and Depression. Anxiety and depression are conditions we talk about extensively in this episode. Through her Oxford-based pediatric clinical practice, Rebecca has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience, much of which she…

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#65 Nigel Dawes on Japanese Herbal Medicine, Hara Diagnosis, and Classical Chinese Influence 1:09:08

3y ago1:09:08

1:09:08

Kampo is Japanese herbal medicine influenced by the classical Chinese tradition. In this episode, renowned Kampo and Shiatsu practitioner Nigel Dawes and I discuss all things related to its practice and so much more. Nigel began studying Kampo in Japan forty years ago and has been practicing and teaching ever since. He is the founder of the London …

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#64 Peter Mole on Constitutional Five Element Acupuncture, Human Connection, and Psychosomatic Medicine 1:12:20

3y ago1:12:20

1:12:20

Although not by design, this conversation with renowned acupuncturist Peter Mole continues in a similar vein of five element acupuncture that was introduced in my last podcast with Dr. Peter Eckman. Peter Mole began his acupuncture training under the legendary J.R. Worsley at Leamington Spa in England in the late seventies and has been in clinical …

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#63 Dr. Peter Eckman on Acupuncture Oncology, the Worsley Lineage, and Pulse Diagnosis 1:50:11

3y ago1:50:11

1:50:11

This is a fascinating conversation with a truly unique doctor. Dr. Peter Eckman earned both his MD and PhD in Physiology in the early 1970s. Having never heard of acupuncture, an early job offer as a staff physician in a Los Angeles acupuncture clinic changed his life, as well as the trajectory of acupuncture in the West. There he received on-the-j…

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#62 Kenneth Cohen on First Nations Medicine, Indigenous Values, and Animals as Teachers 1:27:05

3y ago1:27:05

1:27:05

It is an honour to have Kenneth Cohen back on the podcast after our last engrossing conversation about Qigong and Taoism. As passionate as he is about those topics, Native American medicine is his way of life, and that is what we explore in this episode. Ken is a traditional healer who has lived, practiced, and studied indigenous ways for most of h…

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#61 Rocio Alarcon on Master Plants, Traditional Healing of Ecuador, and Hummingbirds 1:31:32

3y ago1:31:32

1:31:32

Ecuador is a wonderland of botanical diversity and tradition, and Rocio Alarcon takes us on a plant-based journey through its jungles, people, and ceremonies. Rocio is an incredibly grounded and gifted protector of land and ancestral knowledge. With a doctorate in Ethnopharmacology, she is the founder of the IAMOE Center, a 100-hectare region of bi…

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#60 Chanchal Cabrera on Herbal Oncology, Collaborative Medicine, and Dying with Dignity 1:15:00

3y ago1:15:00

1:15:00

I waited many months for this interview with Chanchal Cabrera as she kept at bay all distraction while on a self-prescribed writing retreat to work on her book about herbal oncology. And the wait sure was worth it. Despite Chanchal’s long history lecturing on herbal medicine at Pacific Rim College, this was our first opportunity to meet. I doubt it…

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#59 Cordelia McFadyen on Holistic Nutrition, Building a Personal Healthcare Team, and Empowerment 1:15:29

3y ago1:15:29

1:15:29

Cordelia McFadyen’s lifelong battle with chronic health issues changed swiftly in outlook when a doctor suggested she eliminate a few potentially problematic foods from her diet. The previous 20 years, marred by dozens of courses of antibiotics, copious medical testing, and even surgery, had offered little to be optimistic about, but with the elimi…

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#58 Yarrow Willard on Healing with Entheogens, Building a Successful Herbal Enterprise, and People as Medicine 1:10:44

3y ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Yarrow Willard has become a highly respected herbalist and educator, not because of the legendary status his father Terry has garnered, but because Yarrow set out to blaze his own path. In 2008 he and his wife began Harmonic Arts, a rapidly growing plant medicine company that first sprouted on Vancouver Island and now has spread its influence far a…

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#57 Ethan Murchie on Chinese Martial Arts, the Nei Jing, and the Shang Han Lun 1:22:10

3y ago1:22:10

1:22:10

In this episode with Ethan Murchie, we talk about all things martial arts and the classic texts of Chinese medicine. Ethan is the founder of the Montreal Gongfu Research Center (Gongfu, more commonly known as Kungfu). He is a veteran practitioner of many Chinese martial arts including Taichi, Xingyi, and Bagua and has practiced Chinese medicine or …

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#56 Sandra Robertson on Treating Children with Chinese Dietary Therapy, Face Reading, and Writing 1:14:28

3y ago1:14:28

1:14:28

Sandra Robertson, like another recent guest of the show (Deirdre Courtney, episode 49), was told by her mentor Lillian Bridges (episode 31) that she had the facial characteristics of a writer and thus should write. And so she did, submitting her first book proposal for her first book to Singing Dragon Press. They liked what they saw and today, Trea…

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#55 Johan Hausen on Martial Arts, Shaolin Temple Life, and the Arts of Daoism 1:26:58

3y ago1:26:58

1:26:58

Johan Hausen has lived a life that, if I had access to multiple lifetimes, would be one of the iterations I would want to play out. Replete with martial arts, Shaolin temple life, inner alchemy, classical Chinese culture and language, book translating and publishing, and travel, his life path weaves threads of modernity with ancient history. A cruc…

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#54 Rosemary Gladstar on Nurturing Medicinal Plants, Gipsy Life, and the Wisdom of Elders 1:18:58

3y ago1:18:58

1:18:58

My guest in this episode truly needs no introduction. Rosemary Gladstar’s impact in the world of herbal medicine cannot be overstated, and it would be potentially easier to create a list of who she has not inspired and what she has not catalyzed than to do the opposite. For the last half century, plant medicine has been the centre of her life, and …

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#53 David Bomzon on Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture, Neurological Conditions, and the Writing Process 1:15:07

3y ago1:15:07

1:15:07

My guest in this episode is a Chinese Medicine therapist and leading Israeli specialist who uses acupuncture for neurological rehabilitation. David Bomzon studied under Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto, the discoverer of Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture. David is the founder of the Pnima Center, which is the largest community clinic in Israel for integrative …

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#52 Dr. Kewu (Kevin) Hu on Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Medicine in China, and Ancient Roots 52:44

3y ago52:44

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Dr. Kevin Hu has been a faculty member at Pacific Rim College since 2007. After earning his PhD in medicine from a highly respected TCM university in China, Kevin moved to Canada to continue pursuing his passion of Chinese Medicine. He draws deep inspiration from the classics of Chinese Medicine, especially from the Shang Han Lun, Jing Gui Yao Lue,…

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#51 Daniel G. Reid on the Roots of Daoism, Translating Classical Chinese Texts, and the Harmony of Health 58:02

3y ago58:02

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My guest in this episode taught himself how to read Classical Chinese via textbooks and online tools and forums so he could read ancient philosophical texts in their original language. Daniel G. Reid’s translations include The Heshang Gong Commentary on Lao Zi’s Dao De Jing and The Thread of Dao: Unraveling Early Daoist Oral Traditions. In this epi…

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#50 Sabine Wilms on Translating Classical Chinese Texts, the Freedom from Denial, and Seeking Virtue 1:41:19

3y ago1:41:19

1:41:19

The world of Sabine Wilms is filled with benevolent sages, ancient scripts, magical herbs, and goats, and it is my absolute pleasure to bring you into this world during this episode. Like the sages that she translates, Sabine is a rare being that radiates light, love, and generosity. Try not to be enchanted by her enthusiasm for life and her missio…

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#49 Deirdre Courtney on Cosmetic Acupuncture, Food Cures, and the Spirit of Health 1:16:04

3y ago1:16:04

1:16:04

It is the rare individual whose spirit shines with luminous brilliance. My guest is one of these unique, connected beings and her energy lights up this podcast. Deirdre Courtney’s relationship to spirit is integral to her existence and the healing process that she crafts for her patients. Deirdre’s journey as a practitioner began with a passion for…

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#48 Stuart Alve Olson on Purposeful Pilgrimage, Inner Alchemy, and the Tao of Immortality 1:40:29

3y ago1:40:29

1:40:29

Stuart Alve Olson found an interest in Chinese philosophy as a teenager. In his late 20s, he began his formal training in ancient Eastern practices that continues today, more than 40 years later. His deep education in Taoism and Buddhism have helped give him fodder to author nearly 40 books and to teach students around the world. As you will soon h…

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#47 Guido Masé on Wild Medicine, Herbal Folklore, and Adaptive Potential 2:00:40

3+ y ago2:00:40

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If you are not yet familiar with the work of Guido Masé, hopefully this interview will serve as a worthy introduction to this man’s genius and contribution to the world of herbalism. For two hours non-stop, Guido eloquently delivers plant lore and science, useful insights into myriad systems and processes, and priceless life wisdom. The world of he…

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#46 Livia Kohn on the Dao of Purpose, Traveling, and Scottish Country Dancing 1:03:50

3+ y ago1:03:50

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Livia Kohn is a fascinating human being with a remarkable zest for life. This interview proved to be most enjoyable and educational and humbling in terms of what a person on her path can manifest. When not partaking in Scottish Country Dancing, of which she does with fervent regularity, Livia can be found travelling the world lecturing on Daoism (T…

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