Best Acupuncture Today Podcasts (2026)

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Charging the Lower Dan Tian 6:37

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Drawing heavily from the disciplines of kung fu, qi gong, and nei gong, this article focuses on cultivating the lower dan tian—the "elixir field"—as a vital reservoir of qi that fosters deep immunity and what the author terms "spontaneous flexibility" or psychological resilience. The dan tian is the container of infinite potential that allows patie…

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Resolving Chronic Migraine With Ocular Complications: Case Study 6:18

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This article presents a compelling case study demonstrating that seemingly complex, treatment-resistant chronic migraines, particularly those involving ocular symptoms, can often be rooted in a simple musculoskeletal issue. Standard neurological approaches frequently overlook the cervical muscles, but the article focuses on the sternocleidomastoid …

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Cultivating the Empowered Patient: Help Them Commit to Their Own Process 6:29

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This article argues that true healing relies far more on the patient's commitment to their own process than on the practitioner finding the perfect technique. Many patients arrive hoping to be "fixed," carrying a misconception from Western medicine, but this approach treats them as passive recipients rather than active collaborators in their transf…

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Who Owns Your Words? 6:00

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This article addresses the critical ethical and legal concerns surrounding intellectual property in marketing copy when acupuncturists work as independent contractors in collaborative settings, such as fertility clinics. Marketing materials, which are crucial for patient trust and engagement, often reflect an individual practitioner's specific trai…

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Beyond Burnout: Transitioning My Clinic Into a Worker-Owned Cooperative 6:18

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The author recounts her journey to overcome burnout after 15 years of running a successful acupuncture and integrative wellness center by transitioning the business into a worker-owned cooperative. After initial attempts to sell the clinic traditionally failed—including losing time and resources when a potential buyer walked away—she was introduced…

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Acupuncture Injection Therapy 6:30

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Acupuncture Injection Therapy (AIT) is a specialized, results-oriented modality that acts as an extension of traditional acupuncture, serving as another sophisticated tool in the classical practitioner's toolbox. AIT is a uniquely Eastern method that uses small amounts of sterile, natural substances—such as vitamin B12, saline, or herbal extracts—a…

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The Earth Element and the Pelvis 6:30

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This article explores the connection between the Earth Element in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and pelvic health, positioning Earth as the center pole representing home, harmony, and balance. Associated with the Spleen and Stomach, the Earth Element is responsible for digesting and transporting physical nutrients, thoughts, and emotions. When…

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Transformational Work With Anxiety (Pt. 1) 6:43

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Acupuncture Injection Therapy (AIT) is a specialized, results-oriented modality that acts as an extension of traditional acupuncture, serving as another sophisticated tool in the classical practitioner's toolbox. AIT is a uniquely Eastern method that uses small amounts of sterile, natural substances—such as vitamin B12, saline, or herbal extracts—a…

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TCM’s Potential in Preventing and Treating Cognitive Decline 6:42

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With rates of subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and dementia rising, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is presented as a promising, multimodal strategy for supporting brain health due to its holistic, individualized approach. Cognitive decline is a complex condition linked to neurodegenerative diseases, lifestyle, and chronic inflammation. Emergi…

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Electroacupuncture for Early Urinary Incontinence After Prostate Surgery 6:46

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Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common and distressing side effect following radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer, often managed slowly and incompletely through standard pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT). This article reviews a prospective, randomized clinical trial that tested electroacupuncture (EA) as a safe and effective adjunct therapy t…

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TCM as a Countermeasure for Spaceflight-Related Health Challenges 7:16

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Space exploration presents numerous health challenges for astronauts, including motion sickness, muscle atrophy, immune suppression, and psychological stress. This article proposes that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a holistic framework to complement conventional aerospace medicine protocols. Interpreted through TCM, spaceflight conditi…

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Psychosomatic Disorders in Relation to the Huang Di Nei Jing 6:55

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This article explores psychosomatic disorders, where psychological stress leads to physical damage via inappropriate activation of the nervous system, by correlating these conditions with concepts found in the Huang Di Nei Jing. Psychological stresses, like anxiety and mood disorders, are linked to an imbalance in the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)…

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Pacific College Makes Huge Announcement 7:26

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Provide a 200 word engaging and interesting summary of the article Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS) has finalized an agreement for the transfer of its San Diego and Chicago campuses to Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), effective May 2026, pending regulatory approval. This agreement includes the transfer of student…

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S2 E11 The Bias Conversation | What Every Practitioner Needs to Know 35:59

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In this episode, we sit down with researcher and tattoo artist Brooklyn Bond to unpack how unconscious bias shapes every corner of the beauty and aesthetics sector. From appearance-based assumptions to LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, racial, religious, age and disability bias, Brooklyn reveals how snap judgements can influence consultations, impact effecti…

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My Dad’s Emergency Heart Surgery: What It Taught Me About Life, Stress & Health 1:08:52

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In this season finale of Females Thriving Over 30, Soraya and Jasmine open up about a deeply personal topic: heart health. Following Jasmine’s dad’s shocking emergency heart surgery and his recent diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the conversation dives into the emotional, physical, and lifestyle changes that come after a major health scare…

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We’re Going Back To School - School in the 90s vs Now! - Life Before Smartphones 1:22:16

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In today’s cosy episode of Females Thriving Over 30, Soraya and Jasmine chat all things SCHOOL — from our chaotic 90s/early 2000s experiences to what classrooms look like today, and how education might evolve by the time Mila grows up. From running the dreaded bleep test, carrying actual textbooks, and DIY birdhouses… to today’s tech-driven, yoga-i…

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S2 E10 From Compliance to Confidence | Using the Good Governance Review to drive quality and patient safety 35:45

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In this episode, we welcome back Josie Winter, Clinical Lead of Advanced Clinical Solutions and creator of the Good Governance Review, the innovative digital tool that helps health and care providers assess their quality, safety, and compliance. Ahead of the Review's exclusive rollout to Altea customers, Josie explains why effective governance focu…

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Can Curcumin Aid in Soreness and Recovery After Exercise? 7:47

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The article explores the potential of curcumin, a natural polyphenolic substance extracted from turmeric, to reduce Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) and support athletic recovery. DOMS is caused by microscopic muscle fiber tears and subsequent inflammation, involving the release of reactive oxygen species and inflammatory markers like COX-1 and…

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Herbal Management of Lyme Disease: Modern Remedies That Honor Classic Principles (Pt. 2) 6:42

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This article discusses the management of Lyme disease using modern herbal formulas that effectively target the pathogen (Borrelia burgdorferi) while restoring constitutional balance. Because historical TCM classics lack direct instruction on Lyme, practitioners must utilize "borrowed knowledge" by applying insights from similar spirochete-caused di…

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Electroacupuncture: A Synergistic Adjunct for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer 7:10

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This article summarizes a study evaluating Electroacupuncture (EA) as a synergistic adjunct therapy for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), particularly addressing complications arising from chemotherapy, such as resistance, bone marrow suppression, and immunosuppression. The research, conducted using an NSCLC mouse model, combined EA applied at Zu…

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Reclaiming Our Expertise: Why Acupuncturists Must Lead in Dry Needling 7:23

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Dry needling is rapidly becoming a mainstream treatment for musculoskeletal pain, but the acupuncture profession faces a crisis as physical therapists (PTs) increasingly adopt this technique. With PTs significantly outnumbering acupuncturists and only requiring minimal training (as little as 20-80 hours), acupuncturists risk becoming irrelevant in …

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Long Disease and the Seven Affects 6:35

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This article highlights the critical, often overlooked, role of the Seven Affects (anger, joy, worry, sorrow, thought, fear, and fright) as instigators of chronic disease, or "long disease," a concept typically centered on external factors like the Six Excesses. Emotional states, when sustained at an abnormal intensity and duration, cause internal …

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Should You Be in-Network or Out-of-Network With Insurance? 6:45

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The article provides essential guidance for acupuncturists navigating the complex landscape of insurance billing, dispelling the common myth that licensing requires credentialing to bill insurance. Many insurance plans cover acupuncture out-of-network, meaning providers can bill without enrollment, with true HMO-style plans being the primary except…

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The Other Side of the Bell: Supporting Oncology Patients Beyond Remission 6:42

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The article highlights the critical, often overlooked, need for continued care for oncology patients after they achieve "NED" (No Evidence of Disease) and complete their acute treatment. Upon entering remission and ringing the ceremonial bell, many patients feel a pervasive sense of anxiety and depression as the consistent support from their primar…

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The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 4) 7:30

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Acupuncture is an ancient therapy characterized by a rapidly expanding scientific basis, increasingly integrated into U.S. healthcare systems despite persistent barriers in reimbursement and professional recognition. This segment details the robust research evidence concerning acupuncture’s mechanisms of action, particularly in pain management. At …

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Mosquitoes, Meridians, Mast Cells, and More 6:42

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This intriguing article proposes that the biting patterns of female mosquitoes may not be random but could, in fact, provide an observable biological demonstration of the subtle energy maps, or meridians, long recorded in East Asian medicine. The author suggests that mosquitoes, driven by evolutionary precision, seek not only blood but also qi—the …

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Acupuncture for IVF Embryo Transfer 7:07

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This article explores the valuable role of acupuncture as a supportive therapy during In vitro fertilization with embryo transfer (IVF-ET), demonstrating its ability to enhance success rates and increase the chances of pregnancy. From a modern biomedical perspective, acupuncture administered before and during the IVF cycle helps regulate the hypoth…

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Will This Study Convince Medicare of Acupuncturists’ Value? 7:16

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The article focuses on the significance of the BackInAction randomized clinical trial, published in JAMA Network Open, which evaluated the use of acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) in adults aged 65 and older. This trial was a direct response to a call by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to inform coverage decisions regarding …

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Understanding Your Cycle, Fertility & Acupuncture: What Schools Never Taught Us! 58:21

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In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with fertility acupuncture expert and podcaster Hannah Pearn to dive into the menstrual cycle, fertility awareness, acupuncture, and the unfortunate reality that so much of women’s health is still misunderstood, under-researched, or completely ignored. We also open up about personal fertility st…

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Affordable Hobbies Every Woman Over 30 NEEDS to Try! 43:23

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This week on the Females Thriving Over 30 Podcast, we’re back with Part 2 of the hobbies and low-cost activities that have been bringing us joy, peace, and sanity lately — especially after a wild, exhausting weekend at the International Ms UK finals! From pottery to hand-knitting chunky blankets to rediscovering old diaries (and the chaos inside th…

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Friendship in Your 30s: Why It Feels So Different (With Miss Global England Romy Simpkins!) 52:15

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Ever wondered why friendships shift so much in your 30s? In this episode of The Females Thriving Over 30 Podcast, Jasmine and Soraya are joined by Miss Global England 2025, Romy Simpkins, to talk about the real, raw, and often unspoken truths of maintaining friendships as life gets busier. From learning to set healthy boundaries to understanding ho…

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From Invisible To Iconic: How Women Are Breaking Age Barriers In Media 1:00:30

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In this empowering episode of Females Thriving Over 30, hosts Soraya and Jasmine are joined by media powerhouse Kirsty Logan-Townsend, Director of Communications and former celebrity publicist, for a bold conversation on ageism in media — how it shapes the way women see themselves and what it takes to rewrite the script. From the pressure to “stay …

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Understanding Facial Spasms and Tics 6:50

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This article provides an in-depth look at three involuntary facial motor disorders: blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, and facial tics. Blepharospasm involves bilateral, forceful closure of the eyelids (orbicularis oculi muscles), often triggered by stress, and usually stops during sleep. Hemifacial spasm is unilateral twitching, commonly caused by v…

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New ASA Chair: Paul Magee 6:40

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The American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) has appointed Paul Magee as its new chair, effective September 1, 2025, succeeding Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman. Magee is noted for bringing extensive experience and steady leadership to the ASA's governance. From 2018 to 2023, he held the inaugural position of Lead Acupuncturist for Allina Health’s expansive…

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Pass With Purpose: Beat Burnout and Fast-Track Your Acupuncture License 7:20

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This article challenges the problematic educational trend of encouraging acupuncture students to prolong board exam preparation over 12 to 20 months, arguing that this delays licensure and fosters burnout and financial pressure. The core thesis is that momentum is the most powerful tool for students. The author advocates for an accelerated, structu…

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Expanding Veterans’ Access to Acupuncture 6:04

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is making a significant stride toward improving U.S. veterans' access to integrative care, including acupuncture, through the rollout of external provider scheduling (EPS). This new cloud-based tool modernizes VA scheduling and drastically simplifies community care coordination. EPS allows VA schedulers to bo…

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The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 3) 7:49

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This article addresses the systemic issues of fragmented insurance coverage and inadequate reimbursement defining the acupuncture profession in the U.S., arguing that this problem is shared by all frontline providers whose cognitive and relational services are undervalued. Currently, Medicare coverage is limited strictly to chronic low back pain, a…

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Acupuncture’s Role in Resolving GLP-1 Drug-Induced Blindness 7:34

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This article shines a light on the alarming ocular complication associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists (such as semaglutide and liraglutide): Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION). NAION is a serious condition causing sudden vision loss due to reduced blood flow and optic nerve damage. Troubling research indicates that semagluti…

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Vesicle Formation After Cupping: Clinical Insights & Management Considerations 7:29

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This article provides crucial clinical insights regarding the formation and management of vesicles (fluid-filled blisters) following cupping therapy, a skin response less common than ecchymosis but requiring proper clinical discernment. A case study involved a patient who developed multiple small, clear vesicles within 24 hours after moderate-to-st…

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Spirits of the Points: The Stomach Meridian (Pt. 4) 7:31

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This installment in the "Spirits of the Points" series delves into the spiritual and emotional uses of Stomach meridian points ST 36 through ST 40, specifically addressing imbalances in the earth element. ST 36 (Leg Three Miles) is a powerful point for instilling energy, endurance, and the spiritual will needed to endure an arduous situation, parti…

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Acupuncture Home Visits (Pt. 1) 8:19

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This article serves as an essential guide for acupuncturists venturing into home visits, a crucial service for patients who are homebound due to injury, illness, or incapacitation. Providing safe and effective care outside the clinic demands meticulous preparation. Before the visit, practitioners must handle logistics, asking about crucial in-home …

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Changing Acupuncture Practice Models and Compliance Requirements 7:59

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The modern healthcare landscape is driving acupuncturists away from the traditional fee-for-service model toward appealing alternatives like concierge and direct-pay care. These models offer stability and reduce the administrative burden associated with insurance processing, facilitating more individualized patient care. Key differences exist: dire…

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Fire Needling Acupuncture for OA 6:53

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This research highlight offers compelling scientific support for using fire needling (FN) acupuncture as a treatment for knee osteoarthritis (OA), focusing on both pain relief and crucial cartilage protection. A study conducted on rats with induced OA (MIA model) found that the FN group, treated at common knee acupoints like Xuehai (SP 10) and Zusa…

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Herbal Management of Lyme Disease: Modern Remedies That Honor Classic Principles (Pt. 1) 7:01

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This article explores the complexities faced by herbalists in applying foundational Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles to intricate modern illnesses like Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme often progresses to debilitating chronic or post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS), affecting the neurological, digestive, and j…

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Over 30 & Over Busy? Slow Living, Gratitude (The Magic), + Free Hobbies That Fill Your Cup 41:13

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In this cozy, real-talk episode of Female Thriving Over 30, Jasmine and Soraya open up about life shifts, slowing down, and swapping “busy” for better. We chat gratitude (hello, The Magic 28-day practice), simple/free ways to fill your time, reading more without spending more, cutting sneaky subscription costs, and finding joy in small village-core…

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S2 E9 From Clinic to Community | The Growing influence of Acupuncture in UK Healthcare 32:39

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In this episode we're joined by Alex Jacobs, CEO of the British Acupuncture Council and a practising acupuncturist. Tune in to learn why these are exciting times for Acupuncture in the UK as it looks to play an increasingly prominent role in delivering efficacious and cost-effective primary care. Alex shares the story behind professional regulation…

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Raising a Child with Cystic Fibrosis (CF): A Mother’s Story, Daily Routines & Real Talk 44:07

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In today’s episode of Females Thriving Over 30, Soraya and Jasmine sit down with Aimee Barber-Faulkner to talk about her daughter Harper’s cystic fibrosis journey—from the heel-prick diagnosis and those overwhelming newborn days to today’s school routines, medication (like Creon) timing, infection-risk management, and the power of a supportive care…

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Breaking Barriers in Fertility Access 58:51

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In this episode, Katie Rollings, founder of Fertility Action, shares her personal journey through fertility challenges and the creation of her organization aimed at advocating for equitable access to fertility treatments. The conversation explores the disparities in IVF access across the UK, the importance of education and awareness in fertility he…

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2000s TV Shows: The Comfort of Rewatching Old Favourites 1:02:28

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Summary In this episode, Jasmine and Soraya reflect on the journey of their podcast as they enter Season Five. They discuss their excitement for future episodes, personal updates, and the nostalgia of 2000s TV shows. The conversation delves into the comfort of rewatching favorite shows, the impact of these shows on their lives, and the evolution of…

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Forbidden Secrets of Women’s Longevity (Pt. 3) 7:21

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Unlock the "forbidden secrets" of ancient Chinese longevity for women! This insightful article, the third in a series, reveals how emotional health is intrinsically linked to reproductive health, hormonal balance, and the aging process in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It highlights the critical, yet often overlooked, heart-kidney connection (…