Best Element Acupuncture Podcasts (2025)

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Winter’s Stillness: The Water Element and the Power of Rest | Bonus 22:22

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As a Bonus episode on our The Power Of Choice Podcast, you can listen to Water/Winter season episode and learn all about the season and its corresponding element. Water/Winter mirrors the deep stillness of winter — a time for rest, replenishment and trust in the unknown. It holds the power of potential and the wisdom of retreat.…

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Late Summer Harmony: Earth’s Lessons in Nourishment and Balance | Bonus 28:05

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As a Bonus episode on our The Power Of Choice Podcast, you can listen to an Earth/Late Summer season episode and learn all about the season and its corresponding element.Earth/Late Summer represents late summer — a time of nourishment, grounding and giving back. It teaches us how to find balance, care for others, and feel at home in ourselves.…

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Reclaiming Your Sexuality After Treatment 1:04:04

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Reclaiming one's sexuality after treatment is a deeply personal and often challenging journey that requires courage and open conversation. On today’s episode of Love Letters 2 Our Bodies, we delve into this topic with Ebonie Michelle, Founder and CEO of Prowl the LAB. Join our host, Gwendolyn Mitchell, and Ebonie as they go deeper into her personal…

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Summer Radiance: The Fire Element and the Joy of Connection | Bonus 26:56

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As a Bonus episode on our The Power Of Choice Podcast, you can listen to a Fire/Summer season episode and learn all about the season and the corresponding element. Fire/Summer captures the fullness of summer — a season of connection, joy, intimacy and expression. It invites us to open our hearts and truly feel alive.…

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Sparking Beauty - Paramedical Tattooing & Self Image 45:30

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What does it mean to feel beautiful after cancer? In this episode, we sit down with visionary cosmetologist and community leader Dr. Leia’ Love to explore her remarkable journey from salon owner to paramedical tattoo artist specializing in 3D areola tattooing for breast cancer survivors. Dr. Love has more than two decades of experience in the beaut…

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Wellness Strategies at Unite for HER 49:36

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Wellness doesn’t need to be an extravagant vacation or trip to the spa. Instead, it can be as simple as taking a moment to breathe in the day and center yourself. This is especially true for people with cancer, and today on Love Letters to Our Body, we are joined by the director for Wellness Programs at Unite for HER, Melissa Christie, to discuss m…

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Yoga Nidra - The Sacred Power of Rest 53:49

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Rest as resistance? In a culture that profits from our exhaustion, reclaiming deep rest becomes a radical act of healing. Join us as we welcome Tracee Stanley, yoga practitioner of 28 years and author of Radiant Rest, for a transformative conversation about Yoga Nidra. Discover how this powerful practice helps us access our authentic selves, heal g…

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Learning to Trust Your Body Again - Movement for Recovery 52:45

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What if your body, despite illness or injury, could still be a powerful ally in your healing journey? In this episode of Love Letters 2 Our Bodies, we’re joined by Valencia Balkcom, a nationally certified athletic trainer and cancer exercise specialist, for a moving conversation on reclaiming health and confidence through movement. Diagnosed with b…

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Celebrating Black Women’s Health & Advocacy 37:29

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In a healthcare system that often fails to fully care for Black women, self-advocacy can be a critical lifeline. In this episode of the Love Letters 2 Our Bodies podcast, Gwendolyn Mitchell is joined by Dr. Chiquita Tuttle, a healthcare consultant, cancer care advocate, and lifelong leader in community-based support. Our conversation explores the s…

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Sound Vibronics and Sonic Mind Streaming 1:02:31

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What if healing could bypass language entirely and reach you through vibration alone? In this episode of Love Letters 2 Our Body, we are joined by Dr. Ivy Shadiah Hylton, master of Sound Vibronics and Sonic Mind Streaming, to explore how sacred sound technology is transforming holistic healing. Ivy shares how her journey began, how sound vibronics …

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Acupuncture and The Five Elements for Life 53:52

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Episode 15: Show Notes What if the key to healing isn’t just physical, but rooted in ancient wisdom, elemental balance, and even mathematics? Today we’re joined by Stephanie Mwangaza Brown, a licensed acupuncturist and Reiki master. With a background in mathematics and a passion for traditional Chinese medicine, Stephanie brings a unique perspectiv…

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Art & Creative Expression During Cancer 44:12

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So much of cancer treatment is focused on curing the patient physically, but what about healing the emotional, spiritual, and psychological effects that a cancer diagnosis has on them? When healing and curing meet, miracles are created! Today on Love Letters 2 Our Bodies, we welcome Lisa Simms Booth, executive director at Smith Center for Healing a…

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Love Letters 2 Our Bodies Season 2 Welcome 1:52

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Welcome to season two of Love Letters 2 Our Bodies! The founder of MOYO Institute, Gwendolyn Mitchell, is on a mission to offer heart-centered educational experiences by, for, and about African American women, and in season two, she plans on mixing it up a little bit! Gwendolyn will be interviewing a variety of guests and focusing on holistic suppo…

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BLACC - Peer Navigation Research Project 30:41

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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the Black community, and we need to be about helping to save these lives. Today’s guest, Starla Gay, believes that she was born a community health advocate because she has been standing up for what is right since childhood! Starla is a health insurance specialist, community health activist, and BLACC …

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A Life of Purpose & Self-Advocacy 36:42

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Self-love in times of physical and mental challenges is the best medicine.’ This powerful quote comes from today’s guest, Ms. Delorme McKee-Stovall, in her letter that was part of our first Love Letters to Our Bodies booklet. An ordained minister, peace and social justice advocate, and retired human rights and healthcare administrator, Delorme brin…

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Beyond Chemotherapy: Integrative Cancer Care Supports Healing 28:23

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Show Notes What if cancer care could go beyond managing symptoms to help patients truly heal in mind, body, and spirit? Joining us today is Melbra Watts, Executive Director of Charlotte Maxwell Clinic, a women’s health clinic in Oakland, California, offering free integrative care to under-served, low-income women with cancer. Melbra shares how this…

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Food, Nutrition and Cancer 32:03

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There are many ways in which your health and nutrition affect your chances of getting cancer and how your body recovers from a cancer diagnosis. Today on Love Letters 2 Our Bodies, Assistant Professor of the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Howard University, Dr. Linda Thompson joins us to discuss food and nutrition in relation to cancer. In t…

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The Black Beauty Justice Project 30:57

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Episode 8: Show Notes Could the beauty products you're using be silently harming your health? In this powerful episode of the Love Letters 2 Our Bodies podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Astrid Williams, Director of Programs and Initiatives for the California Black Health Network, to reveal a disturbing truth: many of the beauty products marketed to Blac…

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The Role of a Cancer Doula 29:20

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Today’s episode shows how a cancer diagnosis is not the end of one’s life. We are joined by Talaya Dendy, a renowned cancer doula (and 12-year cancer thriver!) who in her daily life and work, goes above and beyond to provide guidance & support. Talaya discusses what she prioritized before and after her cancer diagnosis. We learn about her diagnosis…

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The Power of Intention and Sacred Space 38:55

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What if setting a simple intention could transform your life? In this powerful episode, Gwendolyn Mitchell sits down with Astrid Richardson-Ashley, a licensed clinical social worker and Reiki practitioner, to explore the profound impact of intention and sacred space in healing and personal growth. Together, they delve into how the Love Letters 2 Ou…

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The Power of Living Authentically 34:40

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Show Notes When a woman receives a breast cancer diagnosis, it can feel earth-shattering. However, as today’s incredible guest demonstrates, it can also serve as a powerful wake-up call to reevaluate and make meaningful changes that lead to a more authentic and fulfilling life. In this episode, we’re joined by Dee Manuel Cloud, an empowerment coach…

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Embracing Life Navigating Multiple Myeloma 25:02

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According to the International Myeloma Foundation, African Americans in the US make up 20% of all multiple myeloma patients, despite comprising only 14% of the country’s population. While science has yet to find a cure, today’s guest, Valarie Traynham, is undeterred. A multiple myeloma thriver, breast cancer survivor, and patient leader, Valarie sh…

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Losing a Leg and Finding a Life Purpose 27:46

1y ago27:46

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What if your greatest challenge became the key to unlocking your true purpose? In this inspiring episode, we’re joined by internationally renowned motivational speaker, personal trainer, and triathlete Erin “Bionic” Brown, who turned a life-altering tragedy into a story of triumph. After losing her leg to cancer at a young age, Erin embarked on a j…

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Making Peace with Life's Challenges 44:10

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How do we find peace and healing in the face of life’s toughest challenges? In this episode, host Gwendolyn Mitchell is joined by Dr. Lucretia Bolin, a Ph.D.-trained family nurse practitioner, advocate, and BIPOC wellness coach with over three decades of experience in public health, addiction recovery, and violence prevention. In our conversation, …

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Why Love Letters 2 Our Bodies 38:45

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Welcome to the first episode of Love Letters 2 Our Bodies, with your host, Gwendolyn Mitchell, Founder and CEO of MOYO Institute, Inc. As a lifelong spiritual seeker and energy worker, Gwendolyn leads thoughtful conversations on health, healing, and happiness, by, for, and about Black and African American women. In this debut episode, she explores …

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Coming Soon - Love Letters 2 Our Bodies 2:17

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Episode Trailer: Show Notes Host Gwendolyn Mitchell invites you to Love Letters 2 Our Bodies, a podcast exploring health, healing, and happiness with a focus on Black women’s wellbeing. From health disparities to spiritual empowerment, this podcast tackles how we think, feel, and live in today’s world. In season one, you’ll hear from sisters who’ve…

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

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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

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❓This week the question master is you! Thanks to everyone who submitted their questions for us to answer in this special episode. We hope you enjoy it! Support the show Feel free to leave a review, follow us on socials and share the podcast with anyone who you think might find it interesting! Connect with the show: 📰 Subscribe to our Newsletter 🎉 J…

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

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⚖️ This week Ben asks Gabriella 'What Is The Law Of The Five Elements?!' They explore how the elements relate to each other and how they are interconnected through the Sheng & Ke cycles. Support the show Feel free to leave a review, follow us on socials and share the podcast with anyone who you think might find it interesting! Connect with the show…

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What Is Metal?! 25:41

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💎 This week Ben asks Gabriella 'What Is Metal?!' They hammer away to get to the core of the subject. They explore the last of the Five Elements, Metal, highlighting its nature and use in the context of Five Element Acupuncture. Support the show Feel free to leave a review, follow us on socials and share the podcast with anyone who you think might f…

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What Is Earth?! 24:49

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🌏 This week Ben asks Gabriella 'What on Earth is going on?!'...or rather 'What Is Earth?!' They explore this fascinating element from the ground up (or down), discussing the many properties and associations of the Earth element and how it relates to the treatment of Five Element Acupuncture. We hope you enjoy the show! Support the show Feel free to…

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What Is Fire?! 25:26

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🔥 This week, in this fiery episode, Ben asks Gabriella What Is Fire?! Gabriella guides Ben through a spirited discussion on the essence of Fire, its associations with warmth, joy, and love, and its profound influence on human experience, health, wellbeing and how it relates to the practice of Five Element Acupuncture. Support the show Feel free to …

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What Is Wood?! 21:53

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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

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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

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🎨 Welcome back to a brand new season of What’s The Point?! In this season, Ben & Gabriella are exploring the Five Elements in depth but first Ben asks Gabriella: What Are Colour, Sound, Odour, and Emotion?! They engage in their signature banter as they discuss the significance of these sensory cues in understanding the body's imbalances. From the s…

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The Season of the Wood Element 25:36

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As a Bonus episode on our The Power Of Choice Podcast, you can listen to a Spring/Wood season episode, and learn all about the season in which we are entering. Nature awakens, painting the world with fresh blooms and lush greenery, spring breathes new life into the air, inviting a season of renewal and growth. This season, influenced by the wood el…

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What Are Your Questions?! (Season 1) 26:08

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❓Welcome to a special episode of "What's The Point?!" In this instalment, instead of Ben asking the pesky questions, we're turning the spotlight on you, our valued listeners. Now's it's your turn to have your burning questions answered! Join hosts Ben and Gabriella as they dig into the questions sent in by our dedicated listeners, subscribers & Pat…

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What Are The Five Elements?! 28:04

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5️⃣ This week Ben asks Gabriella 'What Are The Five Elements?!' They chat about the Five Elements and how each one has its own unique qualities, most easily recognised in the season of that element. They emphasise that because we're all part of nature, these energies flow in us. Therefore understanding these rhythms is key to our well-being. We all…

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What Are The Tao, Yin/Yang & Qi Energy?! 26:00

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☯️ In this week's episode, Ben asks Gabriella some seriously infuriating questions about the concepts of the Tao, Yin/Yang, and Qi Energy, which form the philosophical background of acupuncture. Gabriella explains that the Tao is indescribable, quoting Lao Tzu's assertion that the eternal Tao cannot be fully understood by humans. The discussion the…

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How Does Five Element Acupuncture Help?! 25:37

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🆘 In this week's episode How Does Five Element Acupuncture Help?!, Ben asks Gabriella about the incredible ways Five Element Acupuncture can change lives. Gabriella shares stories from her 20+ years of professional practice. Patients such as Trevor, who said goodbye to laxatives after decades, and Tina, who found relief from chronic pain in just on…

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What's In An Acupuncturist's Toolkit?! 24:13

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💼 This week, Ben asks Gabriella, What's In An Acupuncturist's Toolkit?! Gabriella highlights the characteristics of acupuncture needles, emphasising their fine and solid nature. Gabriella explains the minimal sensation during needling and the technique of brief needle insertion in Five Element Acupuncture. They touch on moxa, a herb used to heat po…

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What Is Five Element Acupuncture?! 31:52

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🪡 In this week's episode What Is Five Element Acupuncture?!, the hosts elaborate further on Five Element Acupuncture, a unique approach to medicine. Ben starts by asking Gabriella about the basics of acupuncture, the insertion of needles into specific points on the body to influence the flow of Qi and restore health. Gabriella, with over 20 years o…

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What Is Disease?! 24:03

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🦠 In this episode, Ben and Gabriella explore the question "What is Disease?!" They begin by discussing the definition of health, emphasising the multidimensional nature of well-being according to the World Health Organisation. The hosts delve into the concept of spirit, acknowledging its subjective and divisive nature. The conversation then shifts …

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Abortion: A Code of Silence 1:21:58

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In the fourth episode of The Power of Choice, we explore the highly sensitive subject of terminating a pregnancy or having an abortion. I interviewed Millie, who has had three terminations and Zara, who is in her 80's and reflects back on the process leading up to her decision to have a termination. My interviews with Millie and Zara are incredibly…

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What Is Medicine?! 27:56

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💊 Welcome to this week’s episode “What Is Medicine?!”. This week, Ben asks Gabriella questions around the broad concept of medicine, exploring its different forms and perspectives. They explore the holistic approach of Eastern medicine, highlighting the teamwork between nature, the practitioner, and the patient, particularly in the context of Five …

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Welcome to What's The Point?! 0:53

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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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The Power of Water: Reflections on Life and Winter 23:07

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In the midst of winter's quiet embrace, where the days grow shorter and nature seems to pause, a resilient force persists—the power of water. Join us in this compelling episode, as we explore the profound symbolism and timeless wisdom that water imparts during the colder months. As winter settles in, the monotonous sound of water, whether in a foun…

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Against All Odds 1:27:58

2y ago1:27:58

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Welcome back to “The Power of Choice” we are in the first series, which is all about fertility and babymaking. In this episode, Gerad introduces two guests who defied the odds to become parents, sharing their stories of soul-searching and strategic decision-making. David, alongside his husband, recounts their journey through egg donation and surrog…

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Autumn - The Season of the Metal Element | Bonus episode 29:52

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Tune into a bonus podcast episode exploring the profound connection between nature's transitions and the intricate dance of our own lives. In today's episode, our host, Gerad Kite, explores the depths of the autumn season and metal element. He delves into the emotions, transitions and inherent beauty that accompany the shift from summer to autumn. …

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Real Insights into Adoption 1:40:37

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Episode 2, Real Insights into Adoption, is an extraordinary account of two people’s different experience of adopting children. Gina, who adopted two sisters, has faced years of heartache with one of her daughters. Jack’s adopted a baby, who had been born in prison, where his birth mother was serving a sentence for arson. At the end of the episode, …