
Tune in every New Moon for inspiring, joyful, and informative conversations with Sabine Wilms and Leo Lok on transforming ourselves, our communities, and the world, in the spirit of traditional Chinese medicine, spirituality, and philosophy. Separating fact from fiction, we aim to bring you medicine from China's distant past, translated here to meet YOUR needs today, in your personal practice, in ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 56 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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In this conversation, Sabine and Leo unpack the meaning of a supposed Sun Simiao quote: "Wish for a small heart and a big gallbladder!" To understand the multiple layers of possible meanings, especially as applied to the physician and the ruler, we d... more
What do mint, radish, and burnt plastic have in common? How do you explain a physical sensation to somebody without a shared language or experience to fall back on? How did the arrival of chile pepper from the Americas change the meaning of "spicy" i... more
While it may not feel like it yet, August 7 was the official beginning of fall, marked by the seasonal node lì qiū 立秋 in the traditional East Asian agricultural calendar. At the same time, most people in the northern hemisphere have already had to de... more
In light of the many unprecedented heatwaves striking the northern hemisphere in this year of a super El Niño summer, this episode of The Pebble in the Cosmic Pond is dedicated to summer-heat, and to the human physical, cultural, culinary, and medica... more
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Sabine and Leo’s conversations continue to be inspirational and relevant to the chaotic world in which we live. They each bring their expertise, and more importantly themselves, to these conversations, which cover the intersections of Chinese philosophy, Chinese medicine, Buddhism and translation. I personally find that their podcasts provide such fertile soils for thought and cultivation. Looking forward to more!
I love Sabine and Leo’s interplay as they explore the fascinating world of Classical Chinese Medicine together. They’ve created such a welcoming space to drop into and I feel like I’ve gotten to know them a little bit over the past year or so too. I look forward to every new episode!
These conversations are essential for anyone in the healing arts. How does one proceed virtuously on this path of medicine? Allow Sabine and Leo and their thoughtful discussions with their amazing guests help calibrate your healer’s compass.
Beautifully nuanced conversations. I’m so grateful for Sabine’s passion and expertise. This podcast is a must for anyone interested in inner cultivation.
From intro, music, throughout, curious, conscious minds, delightful. Thank you Sabine, Brenda, Josh, Leo.
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A contemplative show that blends traditional Chinese medicine, philosophy, translation, and spiritual inquiry. Conversations center on translating ancient healing wisdom for modern practice, cross-cultural transmission, and building a collaborative community around food-as-medicine, qi cultivation, and ethical care. Regular hosts Sabine Wilms and Leo Lok invite scholars, practitioners, and curious listeners into approachable explorations of East‑West perspectives, with an emphasis on authentic transmission, translation challenges, and practical applications in clinics, classrooms, and daily life. A recurring strength is nurturing a welcoming, curiosity-driven culture that treats discourse as a shared practice rather than a podium, often pai... more
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