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Qiological Podcast

Michael Max
Acupuncture
Chinese Medicine
East Asian Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Patient Care
Herbal Medicine
Saam Acupuncture
Western Medicine
Five Elements Theory
Healing
Korean Medicine
Community Health
Eastern Medicine
Palpation Techniques
Extraordinary Vessels
Yin and Yang
Education
Cultural Appropriation
Transformation
American Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture and East Asian medicine was not developed in a laboratory. It does not advance through double-blind controlled studies, nor does it respond well to petri dish experimentation. Our medicine did not come from the statistical regression of randomized cohorts, but from the observation and treatment of individuals in their particular environment. It grows out of an embodied sense of underst... more

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Practicing acupuncture for over fifty years asks us to trust intuition and stay open even when the path ahead isn't clear. But what happens when a life's direction comes not from planning, but from being pulled toward what you love?

Judy Worsley is ... more

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As chronic, hard-to-treat disorders become more common in clinic, many practitioners are returning to Wen Bing theory for answers.

In this conversation with Kerri Westhauser, we explore lurking pathogen theory and how deep-lying evils help explain c... more

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Not every point sits in the textbook. Others only appear when the body decides to show them.

In this episode we visit with Shaun Goodman, longtime practitioner of Dr. Tung's acupuncture, a Taiwanese system built on its own map of the body. What begi... more

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As acupuncture and Chinese medicine face regulatory pressure and institutional change on both sides of the Atlantic, many practitioners are asking what it takes to preserve the tradition while still being taken seriously as medical professionals.

In... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Jacobs
TCM practitioner and CEO of the British Acupuncture Council
British Acupuncture Council
Episode: 468 The Challenge of Chinese Medicine • Alex Jacobs
Bill Prensky
Co-founder and practitioner involved in early acupuncture movement
Episode: 467 History Series, Rebellious Empirical Scientists Pt. 2 • Bill Prensky & Gene Bruno
Gene Bruno
Co-founder and practitioner involved in early acupuncture movement
Episode: 467 History Series, Rebellious Empirical Scientists Pt. 2 • Bill Prensky & Gene Bruno
Bex Groebner
Founding member of the Acupuncture Workforce Alliance
Acupuncture Workforce Alliance
Episode: The Cost of Entry—Loans, Schools, and Sustainability • Bex Groebner
Johann Hausen
Author and translator focused on Daoism and internal alchemy
Purple Cloud Press / Five Immortals Temple
Episode: 466 Not Two, The Geometry of Heaven and Earth • Johan Hausen
Valerie Hobbs
Guest with long-time involvement in acupuncture education and professional development
Qiological Podcast guest
Episode: Deconstruction or Innovation • Valerie Hobbs
Kathleen Lumiere
Representative of Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine
Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine
Episode: What is Essential • Kathleen Lumiere
Peter Firebrace
Educator and practitioner discussing time, timing and timelessness in Chinese medicine
Episode: 464 Time, Timing and the Timeless • Peter Firebrace
Ryan Hofer
Naturopath and debt expert featured as a guest
Episode: Realities of the Math • Ryan Hofer

Host

Michael Max
Host of Qiological, guiding discussion and introducing guests.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 495 ratings
  • Great conversation on 8 Ex!

    This episode made so many connections for me. Things that didn’t make sense before, seem more natural now. Thank you Yvonne Farrel and Luke Adler

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kjspk99
    United States3 months ago
  • That's so great to see it that way and understand. I love it. Thank you

    Podcast Addict
    5
    nathalief
    7 months ago
  • Manipulative

    I started listening to an interview and was surprised by the initial monologue (seemed unrelated). But I kept going, when the interview started something felt off as if the interviewer was being manipulative and insincere. I kept listening for another 20 minutes and it felt like he was being condescending. Non of it was overt so I went to look at his website and sure enough- I saw NLP training.

    It felt icky listening to him conduct an interview.

    The topic however, was interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Pleasehelp10354
    United Statesa year ago
  • A very valuable resource

    Michael is a very good facilitator - I really appreciate his honesty and integrity in revealing his own difficulties which i resonate with.Many great guests- lots to learn- the 10 - 15 minutes of advertisements and monologue at the start and during every episode is a little too much.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Doctor pain away
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    I love your podcast, Max. Everything that is shared helps me pause and think about the work that we do as practitioners in an embodied way. I am a Shiatsu Shin Tai practitioner. Just been listening to your interview with Joyce Vlaarkamp. Beautiful 🙏.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dawn Oei
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Deconstruction or Innovation • Valerie Hobbs
Q: What might fill the gap as enrollment declines and the funding landscape changes?
Possible paths include more flexible, outside-the-classroom education models, increased emphasis on real-world practice experience, better mentorship and practical training, and stronger state-level advocacy and autonomous local structures to preserve licensure and practitioner viability while evaluating new, scalable models of education and practice.
Deconstruction or Innovation • Valerie Hobbs
Q: Why is there a debate about higher education levels and doctoral requirements for acupuncturists?
The debate centers on whether more hours and doctoral-level credentials genuinely improve patient safety and outcomes or simply raise costs and barriers for students, with California pushing for higher standards and other states weighing flexibility and mobility, all while considering how this affects access to care and financial viability for graduates.
Deconstruction or Innovation • Valerie Hobbs
Q: What does the accreditor do and what should we expect of them?
Accreditors set academic standards, govern the operation of accredited programs, ensure information dissemination, and influence how curricula and governance are structured to align with professional practice, while maintaining a clear separation from advocacy or advocacy-driven agendas.
Reckoning the Present, Wayfinding the Future • Danielle Reghi
Q: What sparked your interest in pursuing an alternative licensure pathway in Oregon?
The guest explains a lived reality of escalating debt, limited loan access due to rising caps, and a desire to keep the profession viable by creating a standards-based pathway that preserves patient safety while expanding access to education.
461 Neurology, Concussion and the Curious Organ of Chinese Medicine • Clayton Shiu & Ayla Wolf
Q: What is the difference between vertigo and dizziness, and how does this influence treatment strategy?
Vertigo involves a rotational sensation and can signal central or peripheral vestibular issues, while dizziness is a broader non-rotational sense; distinguishing them guides whether to focus on vestibular rehab, cerebellar mapping, or parietal integration during treatment.

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The show centers on East Asian medicine, acupuncture, and related practices, with conversations that weave history, practical clinical techniques, and interdisciplinary perspectives. Across episodes, guests range from historians of medicine and practitioners to researchers exploring neurobiology, gut-brain connections, and the intersection of sound, plant medicine, and therapy. Notable throughlines include mentorship, translation of classical texts, integration with Western medicine, and a commitment to embodied, patient-centered practice. The format often blends historical context with hands-on clinical insight, philosophical reflections, and sustainable career paths for practitioners. This mix is likely to appeal to curious clinicians, ed... more

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