Best Element Acupuncture Podcasts (2025)

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Exciting announcement for anyone wanting to learn Chinese Medicine Self-Treatment S9 Ep5 21:24

7d ago21:24

21:24

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 b…

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Dampness, Qi (Chi) and Jing (Essence) - Kidney Deficiency and Dampness - are they related? 27:01

13d ago27:01

27:01

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 …

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5 Hidden Signs You’re Finally Beating Dampness S9 E3 27:25

2M ago27:25

27:25

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 h…

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Thinking about trying Chinese Medicine? Here's what to expect S9 Ep02 12:44

3M ago12:44

12:44

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

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Understanding Depression with the Five Elements (Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture) S09 E01 31:35

4M ago31:35

31:35

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 se…

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Discover China with me in 2024 - Tea making, Herbal medicine, TCM and more - 4 cities in 6 days 41:46

4M ago41:46

41:46

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 t…

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My Christmas message for you + Exciting New things for 2025 - S8 E7 24:11

5M ago24:11

24:11

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 : chinesemedicine…

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Tiredness & Low Energy - Chinese medicine has the answers S8 E6 25:56

7M ago25:56

25:56

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-wit…

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Menopause & the TCM lies you've been told with Laurie Ayres S8 Ep5 53:02

9M ago53:02

53:02

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. La…

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Burnout part 3 - Self Help with Chinese Medicine for burnout S8 E4 42:48

11M ago42:48

42:48

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Burnout & Chinese Medicine part 2 - Energy, Joy and Getting out of Burnout with Chinese Medicine S8 E2 40:48

11M ago40:48

40:48

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- 24:0…

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

12M ago57:38

57:38

➕ 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

12M ago44:17

44:17

❓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

1y 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 show…

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What Is Metal?! 25:41

1y 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 f…

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What Is Earth?! 24:49

1y 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 to…

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What Is Fire?! 25:26

1y 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

1y ago21:53

21:53

🪵 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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Burnout - GET PUROSE BACK - part 1 Chinese Med & Burnout SEASON 8 EP 1 28:14

1y ago28:14

28:14

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 Re…

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What Is Water?! 25:36

1y ago25:36

25:36

💦 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

1y 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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The Season of the Wood Element 25:36

1y ago25:36

25:36

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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Too Many Supplements? What does Chinese medicine think about Supplements S7 E7 9:18

1y ago9:18

9:18

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: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/self-care-with-the-5-elements/ Hope this is useful and h…

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

1y 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

1y 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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Dampness & Your Mind - mental health, S7 E6 31:03

1y ago31:03

31:03

Mental clarity, thinking, emotions /mental health ...Marie talks about how dampness effects your mind. CONTACT THE PODCAST (MARIE) [email protected] CONTACT Marie Hopkinson (Clinic/Consultations): MARIE HOPKINSON, Registered Chinese Herbalist and Acupuncturist in Australia (AHPRA) Consultations for treatment (individual) please head …

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

1+ y 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 to use this one herb/ food for anxiety S7 E5 24:34

1+ y ago24:34

24:34

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! 1. Self Care with the five elements course: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/self-care-with-the-5-elements/2. Self Care + Consultations with Marie bundle: https://www.metrohe…

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How Does Five Element Acupuncture Help?! 25:37

1+ y 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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Coffee & Chinese Medicine S7 E4 21:18

1+ y ago21:18

21:18

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) [email protected] CONTACT Marie Hopkinson (Clinic/Consultations): MARIE HOPKINSON, Registered Chinese Herbalist and Acupu…

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New to the podcast? START HERE! 46:00

1+ y ago46:00

46:00

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 - Last 15 mins is about Marie Hopkinson, so…

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

1+ y 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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My #1 Advice for Acupuncture /TCM Students S7 Ep3 34:41

1+ y ago34:41

34:41

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

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What Is Five Element Acupuncture?! 31:52

1+ y 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

1+ y 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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Abortion: A Code of Silence 1:21:58

1+ y ago1:21:58

1:21:58

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

1+ y 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

1+ y ago0:53

0:53

👋 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

1+ y ago23:07

23:07

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

1+ y ago1:27:58

1:27:58

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

1+ y ago29:52

29:52

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

1+ y ago1:40:37

1:40:37

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, …

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Personal Perspectives on Egg Donation 1:19:52

1+ y ago1:19:52

1:19:52

The first four episodes of the podcast, The Power of Choice with Gerad Kite, focus on fertility and the choices of IVF, egg donation, sperm donation, surrogacy and adoption. How do these choices affect the lives of individuals and families? What are the emotional, physical and ethical implications? How can we make informed and conscious choices tha…

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Welcome To The Power of Choice 1:07

1+ y ago1:07

1:07

Introducing The Power of Choice with Gerad Kite Podcast: exploring the profound impact our choices have on shaping our lives. Have you ever thought about how your choices have a profound impact on your present and future? In his new podcast series, The Power of Choice with Gerad Kite, renowned Five-Element Acupuncture Master and psychotherapist Ger…

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Earth Element Emotions - Worry, Anxiety, Overthinking S7 E2 34:29

1+ y ago34:29

34:29

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. Contact the podcast: [email protected] Marie Hopkinson FOLLOW Chinese Medicine Podcast on social medial: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chinesem…

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Fire Element Emotions - Joy, Pleasure, Desire and Love S7 E1 26:34

1+ y ago26:34

26:34

Can I have too much Joy? Marie Hopkinson explores the emotions of the fire element including Joy, Love, Pleasure, desire and more Reviews are appreciated if you are enjoying this podcast. Contact the podcast: [email protected]

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Blood and Spleen Energy Deficiency - can they cause each other ? Spleen Qi Xu, Blood Xu S6 Ep7 25:37

1+ y ago25:37

25:37

The difference between Spleen Blood and Spleen Qi (energy deficiency) and can one lead to the other? Hope this is useful and helpful and if it is let me know in comments and please subscribe to help grow this channel. That is appreciated. FOLLOW Chinese Medicine Podcast on social medial: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chinesemedicinepodcastInst…

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Food for the Seasons - What to Eat and When (Traditional Chinese Medicine) S6, Ep 6 11:40

1+ y ago11:40

11:40

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 D…

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Discovering Classical Chinese Medicine & How it's different to TCM - Podcast Takeover (listeners interview me!!!) 58:15

2y ago58:15

58:15

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 …

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How Chinese Medicine Chose Me - My personal story of how I got into Acupuncture & Herbs - Marie Hopkinson S6 E4 16:24

2+ y ago16:24

16:24

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 M…

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