Integrating East and West - Dr. Yun Kim on Acupuncture’s Rise in Modern Medicine

Sometimes the path that’s meant for us isn’t obvious at first. We may even turn away from our calling, only to find ourselves called back with a greater sense of understanding and purpose. What starts off as resistance can evolve into resilience and what once felt like the wrong fit for you can sometimes become the very thing you’ve been searching for.

In today's Part 1 episode, I sit down with Dr. Yun Kim, former president and CEO of Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine. Together, we discuss Dr. Kim’s journey - one that reflects the power of legacy, vision, and perseverance. Dr. Kim talks to me about what led her to acupuncture and how she eventually became a pioneer in advancing the integration of Eastern and Western medicine in the United States.

Tune in and listen to the thirty-first episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to hear how Dr. Kim embraced her family’s legacy and found purpose in leading a new era of healing.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Dr. Kim resisted and then rediscovered her calling in acupuncture (4:52)
• What Dr. Kim had to release before fully stepping committing to her life path (7:08)
• What Dr. Kim’s experience in taking on a role as CEO before she felt ready was like (12:02)
• What meditation has meant to Dr. Kim (16:53)
• The challenges and breakthroughs that Dr. Kim experienced when integrating Eastern and Western medicine (28:19)
• What mentorship has meant to Dr Kim (42:20)

Resources

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers

Freedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen Charron

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