The Dao of Humaning

In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Christine reflects on one of the most transformative experiences of her life: losing her mother at 37 weeks pregnant while simultaneously preparing to become a mother herself. What began as a conversation about motherhood became a reflection on something much larger, the human capacity to hold seemingly opposite experiences at the same time, grief and joy. Love...

In this episode, Dr. Christine shares reflections from attending a patient’s embryo transfer and explores the emotional, energetic, and deeply human aspects of fertility that often get overlooked. While fertility conversations are frequently centered around hormones, timelines, testing, and outcomes, the reality is that the journey to parenthood is also one of uncertainty, transformation, surrende...

In this episode, Dr. Christine explores the phenomenon lovingly known as “Mayvember”: that unique stretch of the year where family schedules explode with school events, sports, performances, celebrations, and all the end-of-year chaos that somehow arrives all at once. Through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Wood element of spring, this conversation reframes May not as something to...

In this episode, we’re talking about individualized medicine, the growing interest in functional medicine, and why Traditional Chinese Medicine has been practicing personalized, root-cause care for thousands of years. So many people are searching for deeper answers when they don’t feel well, especially when their labs come back “normal” but they still feel exhausted, inflamed, anxious, disconnecte...

In this episode, we’re reframing stress through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine, nervous system health, and personal growth. Stress is often talked about as something inherently bad, something to eliminate, avoid, or “fix.” But the reality is more nuanced than that. Stress is a normal part of being human. We need challenge, activation, movement, and periods of intensity in order to grow,...

In this episode, we’re talking about overwhelm not just as a reaction to what’s happening in your life, but as a reflection of how much you’re taking in on a daily basis. Many people are feeling overwhelmed right now, even when nothing is objectively “wrong.” And a big part of that is the sheer volume of information, input, and stimulation we’re exposed to constantly. Our systems were never design...

In this episode, we’re shifting how we think about healthcare and when to actually get support. Most people come to acupuncture and Chinese medicine after something is already wrong, when pain, a diagnosis, or a clear issue is interfering with day to day life. And while this medicine is incredibly effective there, that’s not where it works best. Traditional Chinese medicine is fundamentally a prev...

Episode Summary: In this episode, we’re exploring menopause through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine and why this transition is actually considered a powerful new beginning rather than a decline. Often called the “Second Spring,” menopause marks a shift in energy, identity, and potential. We talk about how this phase fits into the larger “gates of life,” what’s really happening in the body...

In this episode, we’re going deeper into the idea of life’s “gates” and what it really means to move through a time of destabilization. Using postpartum as a tangible example, we explore how moments that feel chaotic or uncomfortable are actually intentional opportunities for transformation and healing. From migraines to mood patterns, we look at what’s possible when you learn to lean into discomf...

In this episode, we're looking at two of the most significant transitions in a woman's life and what happens when they show up in the same house at the same time. We explore why Chinese medicine has always understood puberty and perimenopause as part of the same arc, what these thresholds actually do to the body, and why the patterns that surface at a gate matter more than most people re...

In this episode, we’re redefining what a “healthy” nervous system really means and why it’s not about being calm all the time. Instead of forcing rest, we explore how your nervous system is designed to move, adapt, and support you and how true regulation comes from being able to move through different states, not stay stuck in one. In This Episode: Why calm isn’t the goal The myth of “rest and dig...

In this episode, we’re looking at energy and why you can feel tired even when you’re getting enough rest. We explore how fatigue isn’t always about needing more sleep. Sometimes it’s about how your energy is moving, or not moving, in the body, and learning how to better understand what your system actually needs. In This Episode: Why you can feel tired even when you’re getting enough sleep A diffe...

Have you ever noticed how certain transitions in life feel harder than the season you’re actually in? Sometimes our energy begins to shift before the rest of our lives have caught up. We may feel restless, impatient, or frustrated without fully understanding why. In this episode, we explore why transitions like the shift from winter to spring can feel emotionally and energetically challenging. Ins...

Why do our emotions and energy seem to change so often? In this episode, we explore the Five Elements from Traditional Chinese Medicine as a simple framework for understanding the patterns behind our emotional and energetic shifts. Rather than seeing frustration, joy, worry, grief, or fear as problems to fix, the Five Elements offer a way to understand what our bodies may be communicating. Togethe...

Your body is constantly communicating through sensations, energy, emotions, and patterns. In this episode, Dr. Christine introduces body literacy through a Chinese medicine lens, sharing how learning to listen early and gently can reduce overwhelm and help you feel more connected, grounded, and at ease in your body. In this episode, we explore: Body literacy as a learnable skill Why symptoms are p...

In this episode, Dr. Christine explores why science and intuition don’t need to be in opposition. Drawing from her experience teaching research, practicing Chinese medicine, and navigating her own educational path, she invites listeners into a more open, curious way of understanding health, life, and decision-making. In this episode, we explore: Why true science begins with curiosity, not certaint...

Episode Summary: This opening episode is an invitation into The Dao of Human-ing. This is a space to explore what it means to be human on all levels, physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Dr. Christine shares why this podcast has been a long time coming and introduces the non-problematic, practical, and deeply human lens that will guide future conversations. In this episode, we explore: “Hum...

The Dao of Human-ing with Dr. Christine offers a grounded and practical exploration of health, wellness, and the wonders of everyday life. Hosted by Dr. Christine — a licensed acupuncturist, ordained Daoist priest, holder of doctorate degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Qigong, and a Project Management Professional — the podcast brings structure and depth to conversations about the...