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  • Free Qi Meditation, and a Podcast Update

    Free Qi Meditation, and a Podcast Update
    Apr 3 2026

    Hello, beautiful beings!

    This is a short message to let you know that the podcast is taking a short break while I focus on a few other projects.

    In the meantime, I’d love to share with you this gentle, guided meditation to cultivate your Qi – your life force energy, nourish your Three Treasures (more on these in episode 50 & 32) and power inner connection. This Qi meditation is a powerful way to bring coherence to body, mind and soul.

    For those who prefer to meditate seated – this can be a great way to break up the day, clear & recharge your Qi – your life force energy – and come back to yourself. This is just one of the many Qi-charging rituals in the Radiant Energy Reset (we also have a luscious, lying down version). If you’d like to go deeper into this ancient wisdom that supports you in feeling radiant, clear & energised, you can learn more here. And in light of everything that we talked about in recent episodes, this meditation can be a great way to support further self-connection, self-knowledge and deep embodiment.

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    (00:00) Intro
    (00:09) A message from Dr. Maz
    (03:15) Qi Meditation

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  • Ep. 50: AI vs. Soul: what are we empowering & what is the cost to our health?

    Ep. 50: AI vs. Soul: what are we empowering & what is the cost to our health?
    Mar 6 2026
    As AI becomes more and more prevalent, I’ve heard questions asked about its cost in terms of resources and energy (to power the machines). But what about the cost to our own life force energy, our Qi? We say that “where our attention goes, energy flows”, so where are we placing our power when we outsource our thinking, creation and communication to a non-living entity? And how does that impact our own vitality, which rests upon the cultivation of energy – Qi – within our body, mind and soul? As we will discuss, health is so much more than just the absence of disease. Rather, it manifests when we are living as the most glorious expression of ourselves, deeply embodied in body, mind and soul. In this episode, I share my thoughts as a doctor of Chinese and Taoist Medicine – and offer powerful ways to empower our connection within. (05:08) Heart, Soul, the organs of creation & our unique voice: Fire element (11:23) The Three Treasures and how they relate to our expression & integrity (16:51) Heaven, Human, Earth: we are conduits for cosmic & earthly Qi (19:43) What is health? (22:44) Outsourcing to AI, and loss of joy and inspiration (24:02) AI makes mistakes and provides incorrect information (28:26) The unexpected gift of generative AI (31:51) Content vs. connection (34:11) Rituals and habits to reclaim soul connection and inner empowerment Subscribe to the YouTube channel to be notified when I share my embodiment mediation https://www.youtube.com/@drmaz_qi You can access the whole collection of Qi rituals in the Radiant Energy Reset Transcript Welcome Hi everyone, welcome to the Balanced Natural Health podcast where we share insights from the ancient science and timeless wisdom of Chinese medicine. Information from the old natural ways of healing can support us in leading more beautiful, more vibrant and more vital lives today. In this podcast I share simple, natural and accessible tips that you can incorporate into your everyday life for more vibrant health and wellness. I’m so glad you’re here. Episode Intro Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Maz and welcome back to episode 50 of the podcast. In today’s episode, I will share some further musings on what we touched on briefly in the previous episode (episode 49). We talked about the Year of the Fire Horse, and all of the energies that are coming through – which some people are saying will go towards the growth of AI and the proliferation of AI… but there is another way that can go as well. So the question that I’ve been pondering – and having lots of really rich and beautiful conversations about – over the last few months, and even longer actually, is about: What does it mean to be human? What is the place of AI? What are we creating with our engagement with AI, ChatGPT, Claude and all of the generative AI models? What kind of world and reality are we contributing to? What is the true cost of AI? We hear about all of the environmental, or energy, costs from a fuel perspective of running the machines that generate all of this content that is flooding the world around us – but what about the cost to our own life force energy, to our Qi, and the cost to our health? Is there actually a cost to our health? Does it interfere with living our truest-most expression of body, mind and soul? What does Chinese Medicine, and Taoist Medicine, have to say on the topic? This is something that I’ve had a lot of thoughts about as I’ve watched the flood of AI in our mainstream society, and watched as things become more and more airbrushed, more and more unreal and more and more un-alive. The reality is that everything that we touch and create through our living beings is imbued with some of our life force energy – that living Qi that is in us, and in all living things and in the natural world around usa. And this is what is missing in the echo chamber of generated stuff, because it’s generated by non-living entities. In this episode, I’ll share with you some perspectives from Chinese Medicine, and from Taoist medicine, about what it means to be human, what true health is, what our definition of health is and what our unique role as humans is here on this realm. We will ponder the question of what are we empowering: where are we placing our power? We know that where attention and intention goes is where energy flows – where Qi flows. This is how we practice Qi Gong and many forms of energy healing: it’s about the impeccable nature of our focus and our attention, and so when we continue to keep placing that energy, that Qi, that living life force outside of us, are we taking power away from within ourselves? Are we disempowering ourselves and what are we empowering outside of ourselves? Are we outsourcing our life force energy and what is the cost? I’ll also share some rituals, habits and invitations of different things that we can practice in order to come more into deepre connection with that wellspring of life that is ...
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  • Ep. 49: Year of the Fire Horse 2026 – working with Double Fire energies

    Ep. 49: Year of the Fire Horse 2026 – working with Double Fire energies
    Feb 1 2026
    The Year of the Fire Horse is almost upon us, galloping onto the scene on the next New Moon. This is a “Double Fire” year, carrying the invitation and the opportunity for dynamic changes, transmutation and transformation – and explosive power, if we are prepared for it. The Snake Year that is currently drawing to a close has pushed us to shed our skins and release that which no longer fits, so that we can shine bright with the essential Fire energies of this Year of the Fire Horse. I’m so excited for the unbridled, wild and untameable energies of this coming year – but the Fire Horse has not always been welcome. Indeed, individuals born in Fire Horse years were painted as ungovernable (yay!), reckless and dangerous – precisely because of their independent nature, fiery will and authentic expression of their truest selves. And none were more stigmatised than Fire Horse women. Year of the Fire Horse Stigma Women born in the Year of the Fire Horse were shunned as wives – seen as too wild, too free and too full of passion. Female foetuses were aborted, and unlucky “accidents” befell female babies. The lucky ones had their birth years misattributed to the neighbouring years. This data is clearly documented in the 1966 birthrate in Japan, which dropped by a staggering 25%. Why are these qualities of passion, self-authority and living one’s truest impulses so feared? I have some thoughts. And I also believe that this coming 2026 Year of the Fire Horse is a potent opportunity for all of us – Fire Horse or not, woman or not – to embody even more of our most wild, essential selves. To be guided by our hearts and souls – both aspects of the Fire element. In this episode: (00:00) Introduction (02:44) what IS the Year of the Fire Horse: why it’s so potent – and so feared? (06:00) Double Fire and the potential for transformation & alchemy (07:28) The stigma of being born in the Year of the Fire Horse (09:40) Why the Year of the Fire Horse carries vital energy for ALL of us (13:47) 2026 – rise of AI or an opportunity for greater embodiment? (17:00) Balance Double Fire with simple habits & rituals (and a Feng Shui tip) (20:30) Fire & Water polarity One of the practices that is so important in grounded and capacitating these powerful energies of the Year of the Fire Horse is Qi Gong – literally, “energy work”. I have created a beautiful, self-paced experience that guides you through energy work practices in just 10 minutes a day. Open up the flow in your meridians, alchemise blocks, unlock the secrets of your energy centres (chakras), charge up your Qi and tune up your biofield – so that you can best harness these powerful energies coming our way. Learn more here. Transcript Introduction (00:00) Hi everyone, welcome to the Balanced Natural Health podcast where we share insights from the ancient science and timeless wisdom of Chinese medicine. Information from the old natural ways of healing can support us in leading more beautiful, more vibrant and more vital lives today. In this podcast I share simple, natural and accessible tips that you can incorporate into your everyday life for more vibrant health and wellness. I’m so glad you’re here. Episode Welcome (00:32) Hello beautiful beings and welcome to episode 49 of the podcast. I’m Dr. Maz and in today’s episode I would like to dive into something really timely and very exciting because as many of you may know we are about to head into a new lunar year – the Chinese New Year is coming up. It begins on February the 17th here in Australia and this year upcoming is a really exciting, powerful, dynamic one. It’s ripe with possibility and opportunity and it is the Year of the Fire Horse. I’m just so excited about the energy that’s about to come through this Year of the Fire Horse. We’ve been getting ready for this new power that’s going to pour through us with the Snake Year that we’ve just been through. So we’ve just been through a shedding of skins, releasing of anything that might be clouding or dimming our power – and the way it shines through us. This has all been in service to clear the way for the wild, untamable power of theYear of the Fire Horse. In today’s episode we will talk about why this is such a powerful year and what it means for feminine power – the rising of the deep, wild, sacred, untamed feminine within all of us. Because we all contain at least a seed of the masculine and the feminine. We’re going to talk about what that means for reclaiming our essential, truest, most vibrant expression of selves. We will also talk about how we can best support ourselves to capacitate the flow of this powerful energy in this Year of the Fire Horse. Also, things to look out for and practices that we can put into place to ground and hold this huge influx, this surge of Fire Horse energy that’s coming our way. Maybe you’re tapping into this energy as well? Perhaps you’re feeling like it’s ...
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  • Ep. 48: Why do we get “sick” (part 2) & how does the human body self-heal?

    Ep. 48: Why do we get “sick” (part 2) & how does the human body self-heal?
    Jan 3 2026
    We continue our exploration from the previous episode, and consider: how does the human body self-heal? How are symptoms actually an indication of the body’s infinite wisdom & self-healing power, and how can we support these processes to move to completion and healing (rather than suppressing them)? What happens if we do suppress them?? How does the human body self-heal then? Unlike modern medicine, Chinese Medicine supports the body’s self-healing processes, helping them to move towards their completion. In this episode, I share perspectives on health through the lens of the oldest science in the world, Chinese Medicine. A science that has persisted for over 5,000 years (some say 8,000… and it may be older still!) and is all about living in harmony, both within and without. Listen for simple ways that we can cultivate these vital aspects of ourselves, for radiant health and self-healing. (00:00) Welcome to the podcast (00:32) Episode into, recap of why we get sick & how does the human body self-heal? (04:11) what do symptoms like phlegmy lungs, sinus congestion & fever indicate? (05:08) We humans have more microbial cells than “human” cells! (07:05) How does the human body self-heal? Bacteria & other microbes help us (10:35) How Chinese Medicine supports the body’s self-healing, rather than suppressing it (11:22) The Eight Strategies, or Ba Fa, of Chinese Herbal Medicine (17:41) Our bodies are infinitely wise & always move towards healing (18:16) Case study: how a Candida “infection” benefitted the greater whole (24:35) Mould sickness & our inner terrain, Dampness, low Yang And if you’d like my guidance in building daily rituals and habits for radiantly robust health, I have created something simple yet powerful for you. As we know, our daily habits are the foundation for our health and “immunity”. Every moment, meal, drink, thought, habit, etc. can bring us into greater alignment and can charge up our Qi – the life force energy that fuels every aspect of health. This is why I created the Radiant Energy Reset. A gentle, self-guided path of ancient health rituals to cultivate Qi, Yin, Yang and connection – guided by the wisdom of your own body. A real solution for those ready to ditch the fads & feel clear, energised and in control again. Backed by ancient wisdom, not wellness trends. Instant access for you here. And, as we learned in episode 47, “when the Qi and Shen are present and sound, no pathogen can invade a person, even when the cycles of nature are disruptive, and plagues are near”. I show you how to cultivate and boost your Qi and your Shen – your spirit, soul, consciousness. Just 10 minutes a day of Qi Gong & Emotional Alchemy to connect to YOUR innate wisdom & guidance – and feel grounded in YOU. You already have all you need within. A gentle embodiment journey – Coming Home to You. Instant access. Transcript Introduction (00:00) Hi everyone, welcome to the Balanced Natural Health podcast where we share insights from the ancient science and timeless wisdom of Chinese medicine. Information from the old natural ways of healing can support us in leading more beautiful, more vibrant and more vital lives today. In this podcast I share simple, natural and accessible tips that you can incorporate into your everyday life for more vibrant health and wellness. I’m so glad you’re here. Episode Welcome, and how does the human body self-heal? (00:32) Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Maz and welcome back to episode 48 of the podcast. In today’s episode, we are continuing on from our exploration in the last episode about what it is that makes us sick, from a Chinese Medicine perspective, and does the human body self-heal. And it is not invisible baddies, or germs / bacteria / microbes / viruses that we “catch” from other people that make us sick. From a Chinese Medicine perspective, the main causes of disease are a loss of harmony and balance, both with our world within – our inner world of emotions – and the world without – the environment, the climate and conditions around us. So in Chinese Medicine, staying balanced and in harmony with our inner world and our outer world is what maintains health, and allows our brilliant system to heal itself. Health blooms both from harmony within… (01:25)We understand that emotions can be a major contributor to disease because we are energetic beings, and emotions are simply energy in motion. And when they’re not in motion – when our emotions aren’t moving, when they’re stuck or repressed or ignored – they can snag our energy body, our biofield, our aura. And when our energy field and our Qi meridians are not flowing smoothly, and they’re not communicating as ideally as they should be, then we can start to see disease: this is because things aren’t moving where they need to be moving, and information isn’t being passed in a timely manner. …and harmony with the external environment (02:05) And we learned ...
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  • Ep. 47: Why do we get “sick” – a Chinese Medicine perspective

    Ep. 47: Why do we get “sick” – a Chinese Medicine perspective
    Dec 4 2025
    Why do we get sick? (Spoiler alert: it’s not germs, or other invisible baddies) Why do some people seem to get everything going, while others happily keep on going? Why do some have “iron guts”? And why do some individuals get allergies in the exact same environment that others are totally fine in? We might be tempted to answer, “it’s the immune system”, but the “immune” system is both merely a working theory and a relatively new concept – one that has not been tested and proven over the course of millennia. And in its short existence, many holes and inconsistencies have already been uncovered. What if there was another answer to “why do we get sick”? One that covers all aspects of dis-ease – mind, body and soul? A view that: • has persisted for over 5,000 years (some say 8,000… and it may be older still!) • liberates us from the defensive mindset of waging war on disease, preventing “attack”, always keeping an eye out, etc. • trusts the wisdom of our brilliant beings – and the wisdom of Mama Nature • is about living in harmony, both within and without? • reminds us just how powerful we are? Wouldn’t that feel so much better – more easeful, joyous and lighter – than being on constant alert for the next invisible germ or baddie out there? And what about the fact that these invisible “germs and baddies” are actually a vital part of health? They already exist on and in us, to the extent that the number of microbial cells outnumber human cells by an estimated factor of at 10:1 (some sources now suggest that it’s closer to 100:1). In either case, we “humans” are more a community of bacteria and other microbes than anything else. Which then makes me consider – why the obsession with killing off all of the invisible microbes that we ideally live in symbiosis with us? And what IS the answer to “why do we get sick“? What if health is actually about cultivating harmony with both the world within, and the world without? This is the Chinese Medicine view. In this episode, we look at the causes of disease through the lens of the oldest science in the world: time-tested over centuries – and millions of patients – and delivering powerful clinical results to this day. So then, why DO we get “sick”? • Loss of balance, connection and harmony • Lack, or stagnation, of Qi (our charge or life force energy) • Imbalanced Yin Yang, accumulation of Damp, Cold, Blood Stasis, etc. And what can cause these disruptions? • Emotions • Six Heavenly Qi – atmospheric and climatic influences, also called the Six Evils • Disconnection from Nature • “Improper” living: food, movement, routine, habits, sex, thoughts, etc. that don’t support health And what can we do to stay vibrantly well? This lens sees us humans as primarily energetic, electromagnetic beings, and when we cultivate our Qi and our spirit-soul-consciousness, health is the natural result. This is summed up beautifully in the quote from our ancient medical book, the Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine, circa 200CE): …when the Qi and Shen* are present and sound, no pathogen** can invade a person, even when the cycles of nature are disruptive, and plagues*** are near. Chapter 73: Etiology of Disease Listen for simple ways that we can cultivate these vital aspects of ourselves, for vibrant, radiant health. (00:00) Intro (00:32) Episode Intro – the “immune system” is only a theory, and keeps us on edge (03:03) A different view of health – one rooted in connection, balance & harmony (07:50) The Chinese Medicine take on “why do we get sick” (11:25) What can disrupt our inner balance & harmony (15:30) “Improper” ways of living – and our Bladder meridian as first line “defence” (20:15) The overarching goal of Chinese Medicine (27:15) What can being out of balance look like? (34:15) Why disconnection from Nature can imbalance us (37:00) The common root of many modern dis-eases – why do we get sick? * Shen = spirit, soul, consciousness, awareness – the spark of life in someone’s eyes ** pathogen – literally, “pathos” and -“gen”, meaning something that is engendering suffering (not an invisible, contagious baddie or germ) *** again, this originally meant an “affliction”, not necessarily infectious Radiantly robust health made simple Our daily habits are the foundation for our health and “immunity”. Every moment, meal, drink, thought, habit, etc. can bring us into greater alignment and can charge up our Qi – the life force energy that fuels every aspect of health. This is why I created the Radiant Energy Reset. A gentle, self-guided path of ancient health rituals to cultivate Qi, Yin, Yang and connection – guided by the wisdom of your own body. A real solution for those ready to ditch the fads & feel clear, energised and in control again. Backed by ancient wisdom, not wellness trends. All the details here. Cultivate your ...
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  • Ep. 46: How warm food can change your life: anxiety, insomnia, depression, gut health, etc.

    Ep. 46: How warm food can change your life: anxiety, insomnia, depression, gut health, etc.
    Nov 4 2025
    Imagine if simply choosing warm food and drink could help: • depression • anxiety • insomnia • gas • bloating • promote healthy gut bacteria (say bye-bye to expensive probiotics) • painful periods… All these benefits, without biohacking gadgets, expensive supplements and exotic superfoods! This powerful tweak is something that we all can access today – something that Chinese Medicine has been talking about for several millennia. And that is…warm food and drinks. So simple, and yet so profound in it’s effects and benefits. And, so empowering – because each mouthful can move us towards ever-greater health. A new study from the British Journal of Nutrition confirms what Chinese Medicine has known for well over 5,000 years. In this episode, we look through the lens of Chinese Medicine to learn why this works, and how you can apply it for yourself. Nourishing our spark of life – and our Spleens – with cooked and warm food and drink is a foundation for health*. Our digestive tract is lined with muscles that help to process our food. We know that warming up our muscles can help them to work more efficiently – and that a cold, cramped and contracted muscle not only aches, but doesn’t deliver the same power. Our digestions are no different! Each time we choose something warmer than body temperature, we are protecting our Yang. Another way that we can understand why choosing warm food and drinks is so deeply healing is by looking through the lens of structured water** Certain wavelengths, like natural light and infrared, prompt the molecules in water to move and arrange themselves in a structured or coherent manner (I think that this explains why it feels so deeply nourishing to get sun on our skin!). Infrared wavelengths are easy to identify as they are present where there is heat! This is why moxa, infrared heat lamps and healing touch (all living beings emit infrared frequencies) can feel so great! And this is also why we abhor cold things, ice packs and ice baths in Chinese Medicine. We can harness the power of infrared frequency to help structure our body water every time we choose to eat or drink something warm. Think of it as an instant power boost, delivered directly to our interior. Potent stuff! As we now know, the more organised and coherent our body water, the more Qi (charge or potential) it can hold, which means better vitality, function and health for body-mind-soul! Listen in to learn how following the simple, proven principles of nourishing your spark of life, can support you in feeling vibrant, energised, radiant and clear. * and because of this, it is one of the Foundation Rituals in my course, the Radiant Energy Reset – a real solution for those ready to ditch the fads & feel clear, energised and in control again. Backed by ancient wisdom, not wellness trends. ** everything that we do in Chinese Medicine is about bringing structure, coherence and charge to the water within us (we are roughly 99% water by molecular count) LEARN MORE about the RADIANT ENERGY RESET RESEARCH PAPERS Cold and hot consumption and health outcomes among US Asian and White populations Drinking water temperature affects cognitive function and progression of Alzheimer’s disease in a mouse model Effect of cold stress on ovarian & uterine microcirculation in rats and the role of endothelin system Visceral hypersensitivity following cold water intake in subjects with irritable bowel syndrome Hot Water Swallows Improve Symptoms and Accelerate Esophageal Clearance in Esophageal Motility Disorders The Pressor Response to the Drinking of Cold Water and Cold Carbonated Water in Healthy Younger and Older Adults
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  • Ep. 45: Hypermobility, hEDS (+ MCAS & POTS) & Chinese Medicine: the Spleen is the key

    Ep. 45: Hypermobility, hEDS (+ MCAS & POTS) & Chinese Medicine: the Spleen is the key
    Oct 6 2025
    Hypermobility (including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hEDS) is an area which is gaining more acknowledgement, but the solutions within the conventional space are a little thin on the ground. Hypermobility can mean a whole lot more than being double-jointed and having a selection of party tricks at your disposal 🤣 Because it involves the connective tissue – which is more stretchy in hypermobile individuals – it is not only joints that are affected, but also anywhere that we have connective tissue. Which is… our whole body! This means that many systems can be impacted – digestive, nervous, cardiovascular and fluid metabolism – and that hypermobility can masquerade as other “symptoms” or “conditions”, like irritable bowel, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. If these are treated symptomatically, rather than being addressed at the root, we are only ever “managing” the situation, but not resolving or healing it. But there is a simpler solution. Every aspect of how hypermobility presents is ruled by the Spleen: upright posture, firm limbs, abundant energy, clear thinking, feeling grounded. Looking after the Spleen can take care of all of these manifestations of hypermobility. Hypermobility often also presents with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). MCAS includes excessive immune cell response, leading to itching, hives, flushing, mood changes. POTS describes changes with posture, such as dizziness, palpitations, elevated heartbeat, nausea and even bladder changes. And, through a Chinese Medicine lens, both MCAS and POTS can involve the Spleen, as well as the Liver (MCAS) and Heart / Kidney / Yang deficiency (POTS). As a “floppy” person myself, this is a topic close to my heart, because nourishing my own being with the Spleen-led approach has resolved diagnoses of: • fibromyalgia • chronic fatigue • arthritis • irritable bowel syndrome • asthma • hayfever / allergic rhinitis …as well as intense panic attacks. Many “diseases”, one solution. So ultimately, this episode is about much more than hypermobility – it’s also about bringing balance to all of the “symptoms” I’ve already mentioned here (and more!). And it is also why every single one of us can benefit from giving our Spleen extra love and care. WANT TO KNOW MORE? This is why I created the Radiant Energy Reset. A gentle journey for your most glowing self with a 28-day path of ancient healing rituals, guided by the wisdom of your own body. A real solution for those ready to ditch the fads & feel clear, energised and in control again. Backed by ancient wisdom, not wellness trends. LEARN MORE about the RADIANT ENERGY RESETMore on Spleen & Digestive Health Episode 5: Beat the Bloat – Chinese Medicine digestion secrets! Episode 14: Late Summer Diet & Lifestyle Tips Episode 23: What is DNS, and how can it revolutionise your strength & movement for more enjoyment of life?! Episode 29: What is the Meridian Clock, and how can we align with nature’s cycles? Episode 42: Fasting – helpful or harmful? A Chinese Medicine perspective Free Spleen eBook
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  • Ep. 44: Perimenopause – A Second Spring

    Ep. 44: Perimenopause – A Second Spring
    Jun 11 2025
    What if perimenopause – our Second Spring – is not something to be suppressed, vilified or medicated away?? What if it is a portal into a more essential, more exquisitely-aligned version of ourselves?An invitation to re-examine how we do life, and to witness and heal parts of ourselves?An initiation into our wisdom and power? In Chinese Medicine, perimenopause is considered the “Second Spring”. A second puberty, a second metamorphosis. When we reflect on what a wild ride that first puberty was, we can begin to see the grace, space and compassion that we can offer ourselves in this transition. Patients have shared with me that they have felt gaslit by the mainstream system, where their various concerns were instantly dismissed as “just perimenopause”, and HRT was offered as the only solution. But it is no coincidence that symptoms like fatigue, low moods, irritability, low libido, poor sleep and weight gain can show up at this time of our life. These symptoms can also be a reflection of decades of caring for others at the cost of ourselves: of self-abandonment, people-pleasing, over-giving and under-receiving. In our medicine, we see “symptoms” as wise messages from the body. An insight into what desires to be balanced or healed. And I see common underlying patterns in women at this phase of life, which also explain the common “symptoms” of perimenopause. In this episode, I share what those patterns are, and simple ways that we can support ourselves to move most easefully through this powerful portal! For more info on the courses I mention in this episode, go to “OFFERINGS, or click here. More on Hormone Health Episode 2: Happy hormones naturally, for general health, easier periods and optimising fertility (Part 1 of 2) Episode 3: Happy hormones for all (not “just for the ladies!”), and the role of inflammation (Part 2 of 2) Transcript Hi everyone, welcome to the Balanced Natural Health podcast, where we share insights from the ancient science and timeless wisdom of Chinese medicine. Information from the old natural ways of healing can support us in leading more beautiful, more vibrant and more vital lives today. In this podcast, I share simple, natural and accessible tips that you can incorporate into your everyday life for more vibrant health and wellness. I’m so glad you’re here. Welcome Hello everyone, and welcome to episode 44. In today’s episode, I would like to dive into something which feels particularly relevant to me personally, due to my age and demographic, I’m now 47 years old. And also in response to what I’m seeing a lot of on social media, in mainstream, in the world around me, and that is the perception of menopause as a pathology to be medicated. And the perception of perimenopause as the cause of all ills, and also the attribution of all of the different symptoms or vital body messages that women might be experiencing at this time, the attribution of these always to, oh, it’s just hormones and you need HRT. Whereas, as you probably know, if you’ve been listening to me for a while, I have long retired from the position of doing battle with my body. And I now see all symptoms as vital messages from the body, mind and soul as to what my system wants me to know and what is coming up for me for integration and harmonizing at that point in time. And so in today’s episode, I would like to talk about some of these, what I see as misconceptions about perimenopause and menopause. And I would like to dispel some myths. And I would also like to share a more empowering perspective on this powerful transition – traditionally called the Second Spring – and how I personally am choosing to navigate it and step through it. Perimenopause – a Second Spring In Chinese medicine, perimenopause and the whole process of moving through menopause is viewed as the second spring. So it’s viewed as a second puberty because we are literally in the process of metamorphosing ourselves into a different version of ourselves. We are moving from a period of our life where we are creative in the material realm, where we can create life, we can create humans, whole new human body, which is such a miracle. And we are moving into a stage of life where we create energetic gifts to the world at this time. So all of our resources, all the resources that were formerly distributed to the womb, now start to move towards the heart, which houses the Shen and our consciousness. And together, that portal of womb and heart can bring forth and birth so many powerful energies and ideas and so much wisdom into the world. In so many cultures and over eons of time, the crone or the wise grandmother was viewed as an archetype who had so much wisdom to impart. It was a really revered and respected archetype. How the prevailing mainstream view is disempowering And yet in our current iteration of society, we are being continually broadcast to that this is a burden, it’s a inconvenience, it’...
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