The Dao of Humaning
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 body, emotions, the nervous system, and the human experience.
Episodes
13 episodes
Why Everything Feels So Overwhelming Right Now (And What Actually Helps)
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...
Prevention > Diagnosis: A Better Way to Care for Your Body
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 ...
The Second Spring: Reframing Menopause Through Chinese Medicine
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 Spri...
Destabilization as a Doorway: How Life’s Transitions Create Opportunities for Healing
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 actual...
Puberty and Perimenopause: What They Have in Common and Why It Matters
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 perimenop...
Why Calm Isn’t the Goal: Rethinking Nervous System Health
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...
Understanding Your Energy: Why Rest Isn’t Always the Answer
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 ...
Why Transitions Can Feel So Hard: And How To Navigate Change Without Frustration
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...
The Five Elements: A Simple Framework for Understanding Your Body and Emotions
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....
The Language of Your Body: Learning to Listen
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 overwh...
Why You Don’t Have to Choose Between Science and Intuition
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 ...