RADIANCE: the podcast

High-achieving women burn out faster — not because they’re doing too much, but because they’ve learned to override their body for too long. In this episode, I break down why burnout is not just mental or emotional, but deeply physiological — involving the nervous system, hormonal health, and energy depletion from both a Western and Chinese medicine perspective. We explore the patterns I see in cli...

Why Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough You’ve done the therapy. You understand your patterns. You can explain your past. So why do the same reactions keep showing up in your body? In this episode of Radiance , Dr. Irene Sanchez-Celis — Western-trained medical doctor and Chinese medicine practitioner — explores why insight alone doesn’t create lasting change. We talk about: why talk therapy often stops at t...

Menopause is not decline — it is initiation. In this episode of Radiance , Dr. Irene explores perimenopause and menopause through the lens of Chinese medicine, archetypal psychology, and feminine embodiment. At 46, and beginning to approach this threshold herself, she unpacks the fear, misinformation, and cultural conditioning surrounding this powerful transition. You’ll learn: • Why Chinese medic...

Dr. Irene discusses the Chinese New Year of the Fire Horse, marking the beginning of spring according to the Chinese calendar. She explains the significance of Yin and Yang, the five elements of Chinese medicine, and the impact of the Fire Horse year. Dr. Irene highlights the importance of balancing fire energy with Yin practices, such as hydration and grounding, to avoid burnout. She emphasizes t...

In this episode of Radiance the Podcast , I open up about my personal journey of healing fibroids holistically. I share what I learned through Chinese medicine, functional medicine, and womb-centered spiritual practices—and how these teachings guided me back into deeper connection with my body. This is a story of reclaiming health, creativity, and feminine sovereignty, and an invitation to see you...

In this powerful first guest episode of Radiance the Podcast , I sit down with my longtime friend, Mexican artist and astrologer Karina La Torres , to explore the transformative world of evolutionary astrology and feminine archetypes . Together, we dive deep into how astrology can reconnect us to our wholeness, reveal unconscious patterns, and help us step into the archetypes that live within us—l...

In this episode, I take you deep into the ancient technology of your moon cycle—not as something to manage or suppress, but as a sacred blueprint for power, healing, and embodiment. We explore the four phases of your cycle as seasons of nature, as pathways of energy, and as portals into the feminine archetypes that live within you: the Maiden, the Lover, the Mother, the Witch, and the Crone. Wheth...

In this episode of Radiance , I share one of my most beloved and transformative teachings: Sacred Sexuality and the Seven Gates Practice. This is a deeply embodied path that weaves together my experiences in Tantra, Chinese Medicine, shamanism, and the magic I encountered in Glastonbury. I walk you through the energetics of the womb space, the gates that live within us, and how conscious touch and...

Sisters, this one poured straight from the ache in my bones. In this episode, I share a very personal and collective unraveling—what it means to long for the sacred masculine in a world that often strips us of fire, of containment, of warmth. What happens when we’re no longer being held? What happens when women freeze… or over-function just to survive? And how do we reclaim the masculine within—so...

In this episode, I explore what it truly means to reclaim sovereign health. I speak from lived experience—both as someone trained in Western medicine and as a woman who lives with chronic pain. I’ve spent years moving through systems that often disconnect us from the wisdom of our own bodies. But I’ve also come to understand that the body holds its own intelligence—one rooted in rhythm, sensation,...

In this episode of Radiance , I’m diving into the energy of Beltane and the rise of Artificial Intelligence. As we navigate this technological revolution, I’m exploring how we can stay grounded in our bodies, our power, and our divine feminine essence while embracing new tools like AI. I’m calling this the age of the techno priestess—where we fuse wisdom with technology to co-create a more connect...

In this episode, I share the power of understanding your unique womb type through the lens of Chinese medicine. I’ll walk you through the five womb types—cold, hot, stagnant, damp, and healthy—and help you recognize the imbalances in your womb space. This is not just about symptoms; it’s about reconnecting with the sacred energy that flows through your body. Take the first step in your womb healin...

In this episode, we’re diving into one of my favorite topics: Holistic Womb Healing . What is holistic medicine? What does integrative medicine mean? And why is your womb space such a powerful portal for healing, love, and transformation? I’ll share a little of my own journey — from studying Western medicine in Mexico, to Chinese medicine and acupuncture in Canada, to becoming a psychotherapist an...

In this episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite womb practices— yoni steaming . Rooted in ancestral medicine and embraced across many cultures for thousands of years, this practice has supported women in everything from postpartum healing to menstrual regulation, fertility, and energetic womb clearing. I speak from both personal experience and my background in Traditional Chinese Medicine to guide...

In this episode of Radiance, the Podcast , I dive into the cosmic energies of March 2025—a month of deep healing, transformation, and reclamation. With Venus and Mercury both retrograding in Aries, we are being called to revisit our relationship with power, authenticity, and leadership. The upcoming lunar and solar eclipses bring potent opportunities for release, renewal, and stepping into our tru...

Welcome to a special episode of Radiance Podcast as we step into the Year of the Yin Wood Snake, 2025 . In this conversation, we explore the deep energetic shifts this year brings—transformation, renewal, and the wisdom of the Snake as a guide for personal and collective evolution. We discuss how Yin Wood energy nurtures intuition, creativity, and adaptability, helping us move through change with...

In this episode of Radiance, I explore the importance of honoring cycles and the essential role of closure alongside new beginnings. Drawing from my personal journey and two decades of experience as a healthcare and spiritual practitioner, I share how the past three months have transformed me, including the closing of my brick-and-mortar practice and the birth of my identity as a gypsy witch docto...

Welcome to Radiance, the Podcast! I'm Irene, your host.  Did you know we, as women, hold the light and shadow of all feminine archetypes? Healing ourselves creates a ripple effect for all women. Today, I want to share my experience at a women's healing retreat focused on the Triple Goddess—maiden, mother, and crone—using the powerful plant medicine Kambo. The maiden embodies youth and indepen...

On this episode of *Radiance*, I dive deep into how we can transform the very limitations we often reject into our greatest superpowers. I share personal stories about practicing healthy boundaries and the profound realizations that came from honoring my needs, even when it meant disappointing others. Through the lens of feminine wisdom, I explore how embracing our cyclical nature, tuning into our...

Hello, beautiful soul! I am Irene, your RADIANCE podcast host! In this episode, I dive into the power of magnetism and how it shapes our ability to manifest and attract positive experiences. I talk about aligning with your true self, letting go of limiting beliefs, and stepping into your fullest potential. I also explore the magic of the full moon in Sagittarius and its connection to Jupiter and V...

Hello, and welcome to the Radiance Podcast! I’m Irene, your host. In today’s episode, I explore what happens after we’ve done the deep healing and spiritual work. Inspired by a recent conversation with a dear friend and fellow spiritual practitioner, I dive into the idea of arriving at a place of completion on our journey, where it’s time to let go of the weight of the past, stop identifying with...

Welcome to Radiance , a sacred space for women to gather, receive wisdom, and ignite the feminine within. In this episode, I dive deep into the powerful concept of decolonizing time and how we, as women and spiritual entrepreneurs, have been programmed to exchange our most precious resource—time—for money. I share my personal journey of shedding old identities and stepping into a new way of doing...

Welcome to Radiance, the podcast where we explore the depths of holistic healing and spiritual growth. I'm your host, Irene Sanchez-Celis, your dedicated holistic medicine and soul guide. In our latest episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of shadow work. As we navigate the potent energies of the recent eclipses and the upcoming full moon in Scorpio, we uncover how confronting and in...

Hello, beautiful souls! I'm Irene Sanchez-Celis, and in this episode of the Radiance Podcast, I share my magical journey at the Texas Eclipse Festival in Austin. Witnessing a total solar eclipse amidst vibrant music, art, and technology was a profound experience that highlighted the cosmic dance of light and shadow. I emphasize the importance of integrating such transformative experiences into our...

Welcome to the Radiance Podcast. I'm Irene, your host, bringing you intimate talks and shares for the illumination and liberation of the feminine. Today, I want to share a healing song that I often use in my prayers. I find song to be a powerful tool for tapping into the feeling of bhakti, devotion, compassion, and reverence for creation and source. The songs I use are either ones that inspire me...