SuperFeast Podcast #143 Why The Weak Are Crumbling Right Now with Jost Sauer
Over the past two years, the world has witnessed an onslaught of lifestyle stress and disruption brought on by a global pandemic and its ripple effects. The mental stability of many has suffered, and we are currently witnessing a mental health implosion like never seen before. On the podcast today, with remedy and reason for staying robust and ready for any invasion (microbial or psychological), we have our favourite lifestyle medicine man/Qi practitioner, Jost Sauer; Supercharging us with wisdom and guidance on maintaining sovereignty and strength. If you're a regular listener of the SuperFeast podcast, your ears have most likely been blessed with Jost's lifestyle elixirs before.
Given the current circumstances, we thought it was time for another injection of Jost's knowledge, guidance, and warrior mindset. This episode carries a potent message of going within, getting back to earth, and taking care of our inner world, our health, and not being sucked into noisy distractions of the outside world. Jost shares his insights on approaching COVID as a personal growth strategy; An opportunity for a new level of growth not yet encountered, and a reason to nourish the body, spirit, and essence. Jost also breaks down simple Daoist instructions on how to get in sync with nature, our organs, protect our Jing, Qi, and Shen, and follow the path of yin and yang; So we can maintain sovereignty and strength, no matter how many times we get knocked down. Be sure to tune in for this poignant, powerful conversation.
Host and Guest discuss:
-Signs of depleted/weak blood and Jing.
-The best hours for deep rest, and why.
-Why blood/Qi levels are at an all-time low.
-How fear triggers weakness within the body.
-Lifestyle practices to harness and guard Jing.
-The Metal element Lung-Kidney relationship.
-The importance of having a spiritual connection.
-Why we guard the three treasures; Jing, Qi, Shen.
-Why people are feeling depleted and weak right now.
-Following the Qi cycle model to strengthen blood/Jing.
-Why rest and recovery are essential for a robust immune system.
-Supporting your health/wellbeing through consistency and lifestyle.
-The body/mind connection and how weak blood/Jing leads to a weak mind.
Resources:
The 15 Minute Bodyweight Workout
Higher and Higher Book - Jost Sauer
Chi Health Cycle- Jost Sauer's new book
Qi Cycles And The Dao with Jost Sauer (EP#48)
Lifestyle Medicine with Accupuncturist Jost Sauer (EP#63)
The Importance of Sleep For Healthy Hun and Qi with Jost Sauer (EP#102)
Check Out The Transcript Here: