Elevated Practice Podcast

Unlock the secret to making traditional Chinese medicine accessible, fun, beautiful, and delicious! In this enlightening episode, Zoey Xinyi Gong, a culinary innovator Traditional Chinese Medicine chef, food therapist and registered dietician, shares her transformative journey experiencing the power of Chinese Medicine and becoming a global voice in integrating TCM with modern wellness practices....

In this episode, Dr. Jacques Moramarco and Dr. Yun Kim explain how simple walks infused with breathwork and mindfulness can profoundly impact health, vitality, and the aging process. They share their lifelong experiences, the evolution and modern practice of East Asian medicine, and practical mind-body practices to incorporate into clinical practice and daily life for wellness and longevity. Jacqu...

In this interview, Gretchen sits down with Z’ev Rosenberg as he reflects on the importance of the classics in the practice of Chinese medicine, from the first synchronicity which sparked his interest in the I-Ching, and coming full circle to find himself 50 years later still steeped in the wisdom of the Nei Jing. In this conversation Z’ev effortless weaves together ancient metaphysics with modern...

Dr. Amy Mager joins The Elevated Practice Podcast to share a rare perspective shaped by decades of clinical work supporting patients at two profound transitions: birth and end-of-life. Through her experiences in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, Dr. Mager reflects on what it truly means to practice with compassion, clarity, and professional responsibility. With more than 40 years in practice and o...

Dr. Thomas Avery Garran brings his unique background researching, growing, farming, and processing herbal medicine in China to this discussion of considerations for cultivation and processing of Chinese herbs in North America . Dr Garran is one of a handful of individuals involved with spearheading research in the domestic production of Chinese Herbal medicine, and he discusses challenges of scali...

Did our ancestors treat spooky ghost possession? And how creepy are Gu? Just in time for Halloween, in this episode, Dr. Lorraine Wilcox takes Gretchen down a path interweaving metaphysical beliefs with creepy crawly bodily infestations as they travel two millennia back in time to understand the historical and cultural significance of Ghosts and Gu in East Asian medicine. Did all doctors believe i...

In this illuminating episode of The Elevated Practice Podcast , host Dr. Gretchen Badami speaks with veteran acupuncturist, herbalist, and educator Cara Frank , founder of Six Fishes Healing Arts , China Herb Company , and China Herb Seminars . With over four decades of clinical experience and teaching, Cara has shaped the landscape of herbal medicine in the United States. Their conversation cente...

Part II of a 2-part series with Jean Giblette continues from where in Part I (7/22/25) we last discussed the recent US history of growing Chinese Medicinal Botanicals, and Part II moves in-depth into the challenges and opportunities of domestic herb cultivation, the importance of preserving genetic diversity, and the role of farmers, universities, manufacturers, and practitioners in this burgeonin...

In this episode Gretchen interviews Dr. Ed Neal, an MD who, shortly after Med school, began his lifelong journey studying, translating, and decoding Chinese Medicine texts and bridging modern medicine with the ancient wisdom of the Nei Jing. He shares how his understanding and practice of East Asian Medicine has been informed through an ever changing and deepening understanding of the Inner Cannon...

Part 1 of a 2-part series discusses the recent US history of growing herbal medicinals from the Chinese Medicine Pharmacopia. Jean Giblette, trained in TCM and having devoted her life to growing and advocating for domestic production, shares the timeline and players involve with bringing Chinese medicinals to the US, national challenges and successes throughout the decades, and logistics involved...

Acupuncturist and herbalist Michael Arsenault shares his journey of how he found Chinese medicine and developed his successful line of natural herbal skincare products, Emily's Skin Soothers.  A martial arts injury led Michael to study acupuncture and herbs, where his most important patient became his daughter, Emily. A homemade pediatric eczema formula was his first product, and what follows is M...

In this episode, Gretchen sits down with Dr Robert Chu; martial artist, herbalist, and acupuncturist who is renowned for his expertise in the Master Tung acupuncture system. Robert shares his philosophy on mind-body balance and medicine as informed through his life-long practice of martial arts, and how this ultimately led him to his healing practice in Chinese Medicine.  Dr Chu discusses unique a...

In this episode of the Elevated Practice Podcast, host Dr Gretchen Badami uncovers the unique journey of Dr Shiroko Sokitch, a surgeon who found her calling not in the operating room, but as a Chinese Medicine practitioner. Inspired to be a healer at a young age through a family trauma, Dr Sokitch devotes her life to uncovering miracles, and ultimately takes matters into her own hands to create mi...

In this episode of The Elevated Practice Podcast , host Dr. Gretchen Badami sits down with clinician, educator, and entrepreneur Moshe Heller, a pioneer in the field of Chinese medicine with over 30 years of experience. Moshe shares his remarkable journey from studying in Israel and the U.S. to conducting groundbreaking acupuncture research during labor and delivery at a New York hospital. Togethe...

Oncology can feel overwhelming for many practitioners, but not for Dr. Hua Bing Wen. With over four decades of experience practicing medicine in both China and the U.S., Dr. Wen has cultivated deep expertise in integrative oncology. In this episode, he demystifies cancer treatment, explaining why practitioners should never fear treating patients with a cancer diagnosis. We explore the foundational...

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Gretchen Badami interviews Dr. Lorraine Wilcox, a seasoned practitioner and translator in the field of Chinese Medicine. They explore Dr. Wilcox's journey into TCM, her passion for moxibustion, and her efforts to make ancient texts accessible to modern practitioners. The discussion delves into the nuances of herbal consumption methods, the importance of trans...

Dr. Gretchen Badami sits down with renowned scholar and translator Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée. With over 50 years of expertise in Chinese philosophy and classical Chinese medical texts, Elisabeth shares her journey of studying and teaching Chinese medicine, from her early collaborations in Paris with Father Claude Larre and Dr. Jean Schatz to the founding of the European School of Acupuncture....