Ep 8a - Touching Earth: A conversation about connection w/Rhiannon Henry, L.Ac

Episode 8a

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CORRECTION: There are at least 250 First Nations tribes in Australia.

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While often overlooked, the Christian and Hebrew texts talk deeply of the importance of connection to the Earth. Likewise, in spirituality across the world, including Indigenous spirituality and the religions and philosophies of the East, connection to the elements and their importance to our physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing is clearly articulated.

In this episode, practitioner of Chinese and herbal medicine, Rhiannon Henry, speaks to us of the elements of nature found in the ancient Daoist tradition, their connection to one another and to us. You will hear about how her career as an athlete and her mother’s journey after being diagnosed with breast cancer led her to a career in health via Chinese medicine. We discuss the language used to describe this in religion and science; and look practically at how reconnecting with the natural world can bring about peace, inner harmony, balance of wellbeing, and a reminder of who we are in connection to God and the world. You will hear how while our language may be different, God has a deep desire for us to know who God is via our regular connection to earth, water, fire, air, wood, and metal.

Links for this episode:

Grounding documentary: https://youtu.be/44ddtR0XDVU

My site, The Table: https://monkindocs.podia.com

00:00:00 Important things about this episode

00:08:06 Rhiannon’s story.

00:14:26 5 elements of Chinese medicine.

00:18:03 Indigenous & Ancient wisdom.

00:21:06 Connections & balance.

00:31:51 Qi, Shen, Jing: different language, similar things.

00:34:50 Practical application.

00:42:21 Specific example: Grounding.

00:51:34 Returning to source.

00:52:44 Introduction to the Meditation

00:56:06 Daoist “1 to 10” Meditation

01:12:06 Conclusion & links.

My guest, Rhiannon Henry, L.Ac, is a California Board Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist with a deep personal reverence for the power and wisdom of the human body, and it’s place in the intricate web of The Divine that connects all beings. In addition to her formal schooling, Rhiannon spent 11 years studying meditation, Qi Gong and Internal Alchemy , 4 years learning with renowned somatic counsellor Johnny Blackburn, and has had the opportunity to receive many direct Teachings from indigenous Shamans and classical Yogic Masters.

She has a deep commitment to 'food as medicine', and draws on her past experience to serve her patients through her current medical practice in Oceanside, CA., through multiple in person events and retreats throughout the year, and online via Instagram @rhiannon.lisette