I was so excited (and nervous!) to have today's guest on the show because Michael Max actually speaks Chinese! Michael is the brilliant mind behind the Qiological podcast, which has been a guiding light in the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine for over seven years. I can't wait to have you hit play on this episode. It was a truly fascinating conversation.

Key points covered in this episode:

• Michael's adventure of moving from the US to Taiwan & China to learn Chinese
• Why he created Qiological, a cornerstone podcast of the TCM world
• All about SAAM Acupuncture (aka Korean acupuncture)
• Dr. Huang Huang's 10 Key Formula Families

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Happy Summer, rock stars! In Chinese medicine, Summertime is known as Heart time🌻

Do you want to better support your patients who are dealing with Heart pattern issues? Well, a big component is Nutrition.

In this episode, I discuss all things Heart. Get tools, meal inspiration, and recommendations to elevate your practice and your patients' nutrition, while addressing those all-too-common Heart patterns. Let's go!

Key points covered in this episode:

• TCM Nutrition for the 5 most common TCM Heart Patterns
• How you can align with Summertime and the Shen
• Food recommendations for each Heart pattern
• A personal story on how the heart connects to the mind, body, and spirit

BONUS: Address symptoms, emotions, and nutrition recommendations for harmonizing all five-year organ patterns with my FREE TCM Nutrition Guide. Get yours in less than a minute right now👇🏻

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Are you ready to transform your passion for acupuncture and Chinese medicine into a booming practice? You do not want to miss this action-packed episode full of step-by-step tips. Get ready to take notes 📝 because my guest, Dr. Drew Jamieson is here to serve the tea! 🍵

Key points in this episode:

• How to overcome your fear and get out of your comfort zone
• The impacts of consistent content creation (it runs deeper than you think!)
• Tips on content ideas, structuring across platforms, and more
• How to get your practice from off the ground to seamlessly busy and full

✨BONUS: Get Drew's 5x5 grid, your essential social media planning tool!

By applying these tools, you can increase your income and expand your capacity to heal.

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How do we manage Rheumatoid Arthritis as Chinese Medicine practitioners? This chronic autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in the joints can be frustrating for patients to manage. Thankfully, TCM can help!

Let's break down Arthritis and dive into how Chinese Medicine can help with study-based treatment methods!

• Western & TCM perspectives
• Patterns of diagnosis, treatment options, including herbal medicine
• The importance of stress management & diet for RA patients
• 3 tips you can give your patients to help manage symptoms at home

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There are no wrong treatments in Chinese medicine, only the wrong diagnosis. The key to having a successful outcome for all our patients starts with diagnosis, and that's probably the hardest part of Chinese medicine.

Today we are breaking down Chinese Medicine Diagnosis, into 9 parts. Whether you are a practitioner or a student, you don't want to skip this episode!

Key points in this episode:

• Yin Yang Theory, 8 Principles, Internal v. External, Hot or Cold, 5 Element Theory, 4 Vital Substances & Zang-Fu Organs
• Learn the symptoms of internal wind, dampness, and dryness
• 6 Stages, 4 levels, and 3 Jiaos
• Real-life case studies showing how you can use this framework together for effective diagnosis

✨BONUS: Get your FREE Zang-Fu Organs Patterns PDF!

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Are you a student on your way to writing your acupuncture exams? Do you want to improve your TCM diagnosis skills? I have an episode for YOU, rock star!

I sat down with a TCM student who wondered about the same questions you have. Whether you are also a student or a seasoned practitioner, you are sure to get use out of this episode!

Key points in this episode:

• Study techniques for preparing for your acupuncture exams
• Breaking down diagnosis
• TCM views on pain management, skin disorders, and intermittent fasting
• Chinese Medicine Made Easy: a book curated for beginners & practitioners who want to understand TCM better

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Is 'marketing' a trigger word for you? It is often quickly noted and brushed over as you come to the end of the acupuncture program. Then, you enter the world as a practitioner, with only a few clues on how to find your patients and grow that dream practice.

I'm thrilled to bring you a mover and a shaker: Michelle Grasek. She is an acupuncturist marketing virtuoso with over a decade of experience. This episode will dilute any fears you have about marketing. It will ease your frustrations and equip you with the tools to grow your marketing strategy and turn your healing hands into a thriving practice.

Key points in this episode:

• Marketing is for everyone (yes, even the introverts), and how to simplify it
• What social media platforms are right for you and your business
• The most potent marketing tools (that don't cost a dime!)
• Michelle's Acupuncture Marketing School

🎫BONUS! Enter to win a full-ride scholarship to Michelle's Acupuncture Marketing School. Open to students and practitioners. You do not want to miss this.

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Get ready to extinguish the FIRE🔥I'm diving head first into excess Heat, deficiency Heat, and Yin deficiency!

As practitioners, it's imperative to recognize different patterns, understand the underlying imbalances, and apply our knowledge to promote balance and cool the fire.

Key points in this episode:

• Distinguish the differences between these very similarly presented imbalances
• Top 15 most effective acupoints to clear Heat
• The most common patterns and their symptoms seen in your clinical practice
• How these imbalances can affect day-to-day life

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Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.

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