Chinese Medicine Podcast
Episodes
When Less is More - Re-discovering Acupuncture with Jeff Shearer S09 E13
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Shearer is an Acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist of 31 years clinical experience, currently practicing in Newcastle, Australia (NSW). He has ins...
Spiritual Resource for Women THE SHEN - S09 E112
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why you fell scattered, and how to fix it - A series on the Spiritual Resources focus on women's health - this episode looks at the Shen, feelings...
The Power of Intelligence - Exploring the Yi with Chinese Medicine S09 E11
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FIVE SPIRITUAL RESOURCES FOR WOMEN - PART THREE - The Yi. This is going to be a new series for Women about women's health and the five spiritual r...
Find the Strength to DO and FINISH - Zhi (Will) Spiritual Resource and Chinese Med S09 E10
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Course now open to enrollments: BETTER GUT HEALTH with Chinese Medicinehttps://www.metrohealth.com.au/beter-gut-health-with-tcm-diet-therapy/Explo...
Tai Chi, Kung Fu and Hard work - real talk with Sifu Gawain Siu S9 E09
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for a deep dive discussion into what's the difference between Qi gong, Tai Chi and Kung fu. Learn what REALLY is kung fu and how hard work...
Losing Your Sense of Purpose? Meet the Spirit You Forgot About (Hun) S09 E08
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FIVE SPIRITUAL RESOURCES FOR WOMEN - PART ONE - The Hun. This is going to be a new series for Women about women's health and the five spiritual re...
Dampness and Emotions, are they connected? S9 Ep07
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring how the emotions associated with digestion, the Earth element, Spleen energy are connected to dampness and Spleen Qi (energy) deficiency. If...
Is Chinese medicine the right career choice?
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Take your learning to the next level Discover my 'Ultimate Chinese Medicine learning Experience' course that I mentioned in this video here: https://w...
Exciting announcement for anyone wanting to learn Chinese Medicine Self-Treatment S9 Ep5
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm very excited to announce this new course offering starting soon. check out the link: https://www.metrohealth.com.au/learn-chinese-medicine-wit...
Dampness, Qi (Chi) and Jing (Essence) - Kidney Deficiency and Dampness - are they related?
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DAMPNESS relationship with Jing (Essence) and Chi/Qi (Energy) , what other organs are involved. In this podcast, Marie answers a subscriber's ques...
5 Hidden Signs You’re Finally Beating Dampness S9 E3
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ch...
Thinking about trying Chinese Medicine? Here's what to expect S9 Ep02
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 exp...
Understanding Depression with the Five Elements (Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture) S09 E01
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Discover China with me in 2024 - Tea making, Herbal medicine, TCM and more - 4 cities in 6 days
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Hon...
My Christmas message for you + Exciting New things for 2025 - S8 E7
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Tiredness & Low Energy - Chinese medicine has the answers S8 E6
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Increase energy and stop tiredness with the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine. Tiredness has two main causes in Chinese medicine . Learn how to incre...
Menopause & the TCM lies you've been told with Laurie Ayres S8 Ep5
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does Yin Deficiency even exist? Let's find out! Discussing menopause and what's really going on according to the oldest and most foundational ...
Burnout part 3 - Self Help with Chinese Medicine for burnout S8 E4
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout & Chinese Medicine part 2 - Energy, Joy and Getting out of Burnout with Chinese Medicine S8 E2
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Burnout - GET PUROSE BACK - part 1 Chinese Med & Burnout SEASON 8 EP 1
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well, this turned out to be a series... Answering a subscribers request for a video about burnout, then asking for more subscriber questions... here...
Too Many Supplements? What does Chinese medicine think about Supplements S7 E7
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you take too many supplements? What does Chinese Medicine think about supplements, in relation to energy, digestion and health overall. Support C...
Dampness & Your Mind - mental health, S7 E6
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mental clarity, thinking, emotions /mental health ...Marie talks about how dampness effects your mind. CONTACT THE PODCAST (MARIE) chinesemedicinep...
How to use this one herb/ food for anxiety S7 E5
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Coffee & Chinese Medicine S7 E4
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
New to the podcast? START HERE!
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
My #1 Advice for Acupuncture /TCM Students S7 Ep3
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is really for acupuncture students or very recent acupuncture /TCM graduates. I realise this isn't the regular audience of the podcast, but p...
Earth Element Emotions - Worry, Anxiety, Overthinking S7 E2
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Worry, Anxiety, Overthinking and the Intellect (productive thinking) are all part of the Earth Element. Marie discusses how physical illness or imbala...
Fire Element Emotions - Joy, Pleasure, Desire and Love S7 E1
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can I have too much Joy? Marie Hopkinson explores the emotions of the fire element including Joy, Love, Pleasure, desire and more Reviews are appreci...
Blood and Spleen Energy Deficiency - can they cause each other ? Spleen Qi Xu, Blood Xu S6 Ep7
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 le...
Food for the Seasons - What to Eat and When (Traditional Chinese Medicine) S6, Ep 6
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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: ...
Discovering Classical Chinese Medicine & How it's different to TCM - Podcast Takeover (listeners interview me!!!)
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Takeover Time! - I let two YouTube subscribers take over my channel and interview me about my journey in learning classical Chinese medicine a...
How Chinese Medicine Chose Me - My personal story of how I got into Acupuncture & Herbs - Marie Hopkinson S6 E4
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wonder how someone gets into the field of acupuncture and Chinese medicine? 🤔 Well, a subscriber asked, and my patients often ask...
Constipation - What causes it & self help tools to help it. S6 E3
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Long tutorial style video on the various patterns of disharmony that Traditional Chinese Medicine has for constipation, made in response for a subscri...
Insomnia - what causes sleep difficulty it in Chinese Medicine? S6 E2
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In response to a subscriber's question to make an episode about sleep & Insomnia in Chinese medicine. Podcast includes - intro to insomnia i...
How to overcome blockages in goal setting with Chinese Medicine - Marie Hopkinson S6 Ep1
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to overcome blockages in goal setting with Chinese Medicine & Marie Hopkinson - If you struggle to even see a future for yourself, or feel bog...
Acupressure for anxiety, stress & pain with Mitchell Macgregor (Acupuncturist) S5 Ep4
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Acupuncturist Mitchell Macgregor shares his top points for headaches, pain, stress, anxiety. How to stay grounded when you have a lot of e...
How to use Mushrooms for self care with Dr Simon Feeney (Chinese Medicine Physician) Season 5 Episode 3
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Simon Feeney (Chinese Medicine Physician) talks about the historical and modern use of mushrooms, fungus for self healing, and general ...
Is it normal to feel worse before you get better with Acupuncture & Herbs (CM) treatment? S5 Ep 2
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Answering a subscribers Question, is it normal to feel worse before you feel better having acupuncture / Chinese medicine . If you ...
Grief & Loss - Acupressure points to help you journey through it S5 Ep1
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heartbreak, Loss, Grief and Sadness - here's 4 Ways to help process through Grief using acupressure and self-massage. This may help you cope &nb...
Giveaway Celebration of 5000 Youtube Subscribers! (S4 E13)
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
GIVEAWAY TIME! - Wow , we just reached 5000 Subscribers on YouTube! I want to thank everyone here on Spotify, Apple & Audio platforms for yo...
Discovering Classical Chinese Medicine - Interview with Collin Campbell (ICEAM) S4 Ep 12
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the world of further study for Herbalists and Chinese medicine practitioners can be a tough one - where to start? Hopefully this epis...
Wormwood, Dampness, Diet Changes & Parasite cleanses in Chinese Medicine S4 E11
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wormwood, Neem & Black Walnut ? Parasite Cleanse in Chinese medicine. This video is answering a Youtube subscribers question about my...
Blood Wind & Fire - Women's Health and Chinese Medicine S4 ep10
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Blood dominates women's health and physiology in Chinese Medicine. How does this relate with the two elements WOOD and FIRE? Marie talks about h...
How to Harmonise your spirit with the four seasons - with Tyler Rowe S4 ep9
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Living in harmony with the seasons is a major feature of the health advice in the Nei Jing (Yellow Emperors classic of Internal Medicine), in this int...
Wu Wei, Alchemy and How to Transcend the Five Elements with Leta Herman (Inspired Action Podcast) S4 Ep8
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is Wu Wei? What is it to be your true self, be your element...but then can you be more than that? What a powerful discussion I had with Leta Herm...
How anyone can master memorisation of Chinese Medicine with HAMISH BROWN S4 ep7
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hamish doesn't have a photographic memory but if you talked to him about Chinese herbs, you would think that he does. This episode is for studen...
Learn Chinese Medicine with Marie Hopkinson S4 Ep6
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'd love to help you learn Chinese Medicine so I decided to create a one year course to help people take a deep dive into the self help aspects and pr...
Discovering Five Element Acupuncture with Jessica Kennedy S4 Ep5
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is Five Element Acupuncture ? How is it different to TCM? How does a 5 Element practitioner go about making a diagnosis? These and many &nb...
Happiness Psychology - Use YOUR strengths for long term happiness (Part 2) S2 Ep6
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can we leverage our strengths of Wisdom, courage and Humanity for more happiness and a greater meaning in life? things like Crea...
Feel Happier Instantly - Know Your Character Strengths Part 1 S2 Ep5
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Using one of your top 5 strengths in a new way is a method used by Psychologist, Martin Seligman and his theories of Strengths and virtues  ...
Why are we using Western Medical parameters to measure Chinese Medicine? PART 2
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is thousands of years of history of medicine slowly going down the bureaucratic toilet? Part 2 of 2. This isn't a typical episode, but I have felt the...
Why are we using Western Medical parameters to measure Chinese Medicine? PART 1
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This isn't a typical episode, but I have felt the need to get this issue out there for a while now. Part 1 of 2. Discussion points include the p...
How to instinctivley know what foods are good for you in Chinese Medicine - Avoid Dampness and Create healthy Spleen Qi
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Avoid Dampness and Create healthy Spleen Qi with this method of the Qing Dan or Clear Bland diet and how you can revert to this to discover how foods ...
3 Ways to help your Spleen Energy (Digestion / Gut Health) in 2021 S4 Ep1
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a better 2021 with Ancient timeless wisdom of Chinese medicine - Here's my 3 ways you can help your Spleen Qi right now ...yes &nb...
10 steps to help Improve Fertility with Dr Camilla Cameron (Acupuncturist) S3 Ep9
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
10 Steps to improve your fertility. Todays guest, Dr Camilla Cameron (Doctor of Acupuncture/ Acupuncturist) talks with Marie about i...
Fertility with natural medicine - Dr Houng Lau (Herbalist & Acupuncturist) S3 Ep8
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do you really need to get pregnant? What an interesting discussion for anyone on a fertility journey, as I interview Dr Houng Lau about thi...
Acupuncture Vs Cupping - Dr Geoff Brothers, Chinese Medicine Doctor S3 Ep7
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cupping Vs Acupuncture? What’s the difference? Why might a Chinese medicine doctor use acupuncture or cupping ...or both on you? Maybe you have had ...
Can Acupuncture improve IVF success? Talking research with Amy Forth, Acupuncturist & Researcher S3 Ep6
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is Acupuncture effective in helping fertility, particularly when undergoing an IVF cycle? What does the current research say AND how do we interpret t...
More than a bubble bath - why Self Care Matters with Acupuncturist Julie Constantine S3 Ep5
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is self care really? And why should you care (pardon the pun). Seriously this is a great interview, down-to-earth style of what it is to look aft...
Got Jing? Talking fertility, acupuncture & Chinese medicine with Amy Forth S3ep4
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is Jing? Why should I care? In today's conversation with Amy Forth and Marie Hopkinson we talk about Amy’s areas of expertise in fertility and ...
How to use herbs at home - Balms, Teas & More with Adam Heysom-McDowell (Acupuncturist & Herbalist) S3 ep3
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Using Chinese herbs at home can be exciting and fun but often getting stared is hard not knowing where to start, or even where to get herbs to make te...
Searching for the Truth, a discussion on Chinese Medicine Study with Michael Brown S3 ep2
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Marie chats to Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Translator, Michael Brown about trends in training of Chinese medicine in the university/college system in...
Help for Endometriosis - Discussing an integrative Medicine approach with Dr Andrew Orr (CMD) S3 Ep1
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Andrew Orr, Acupuncturist and Herbalist and expert in the integrative approaches of reproductive medicine, is passionate about Endometriosis.  ...
Discovering Ling (Life Purpose, Connection & Creativity) with Glenn Bowman
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Glenn Bowman, a student and scholar of Chinese Medicine. First we talk about his journey into Chinese medicine and his 9 year journ...
Help to set goals for 2020 Part 1 - The Mind body connection series
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to set a new year resolution or goals let alone feel in touch with your life purpose? Chinese Medicine can explai...
Are you living in harmony with the environment? Mind Body Part 1in
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
New series over the holidays ...mind body and Chinese Medicine. Technology means we don't have to be at the mercy of the environment, but ...
The mind-body connection in Chinese Medicine - Series Two Intro
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Creativity, Life Purpose & the mind-body connection in Chinese Medicine - Series Intro A new series on the connections of our mind-body through t...
What is Spleen Energy Deficiency ? Explaining Chinese Medicine with Marie Hopkinson
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Spleen Qi Xu - Spleen energy deficiency is a very common TCM diagnosis, In this video I will help explain what it is from both a classical  ...
Stop Inflammation with foods - Talking nutrition & Chinese medicine with Dr Ben Latto O'Brien (TCM doctor)
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Talking inflammation and pain, eye health and Dr Ben's amazing journey into becoming a Chinese Medicine practitioner after a life changing surgery gon...
Acupressure Points that stop headache pain with Dr Marie Hopkinson (Acupuncturist)
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Marie Hopkinson, Acupuncturist shows you how to find and use different pressure points to stop headache pain instantly and reduce headaches over ti...
Welcome listeners
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for joining the podcast, great to see it really growing, This is a quick update about the Chinese Medicine Podcast to let you know what's happe...
What is Five Element Acupuncture? with Jessica Kennedy (Acupuncturist)
21 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by 5 Element expert, Jessica Kennedy who was trained in the UK, in a unique style of Chinese medicine called "Five Element Acup...
Healthy digestion & Stomach Qi with Dr Jason Chong (Oriental Medicine Practitioner)
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Chong is an experienced Acupuncturist and Herbalist, working in Melbourne, Australia. We talk about ways patients can increase digestive &...
Chinese medicine for Children - Interview with Dr Holly Carruthers (CM Dr)
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can kids have acupuncture?What natural remedies can parents try for a babies constipation, children's health problems like abdominal pain and other is...
What is Cosmetic Acupuncture with Dr Abbie (Acupuncturist) - EPISODE 2
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Cosmetic Acupuncturist, Dr Abbie, of Zhong Centre Melbourne for a very interesting chat about the difference between acupunc...
Safety & Quality of Herbs with Dr Simon Feeney - EPISODE ONE
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by industry expert, Dr Simon J Feeney (Chinese Medicine Physician) discussing important issues about Chinese Herbs in the western world. Wh...