Why Eastern Medicine Works for Chronic Illness, with Dr. Jennifer Ashby

This week on Calling in Sick, we’re getting grounded, energized, and totally fascinated by the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). I’m joined by Dr. Jennifer Ashby — a TCM doctor at UCSF — to explore the intersection of Eastern and Western care for whole-person healing.

We get into the foundational teachings of TCM, the biggest surprises patients experience when they first try it, and how it’s being used right now in hospital settings like UCSF (yes, really!!).

We also talk:

📣 Why TCM is so much more than acupuncture & herbs

🧠 The reason why TCM doesn’t separate mind, body & spirit

🌊 Micro-changes that have macro impacts to our health

📦 Why what you think impacts how you feel

Whether you’re new to holistic wellness or just tired of treating symptoms without addressing the why — this one’s full of grounding insight, accessible tools, and (as always) a little cozy chaos. Extra benefit... Dr. Ashby is one of the most relaxing humans I've had the pleasure of being around... she is Xanax in human form.

Thanks for Calling In Sick with us 💛

xx,Alex

💬 Comment: Have you ever tried acupuncture, herbs, or any form of Eastern medicine? What was your experience?

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling In Sick!

00:02:44 Alex’s Picks of The Week (Four Sigmatic Golden Latte, Coracle Water Bottle)

00:04:04 Welcome Dr. Jennifer Ashby

00:07:10 Dr. Ashby’s approach: Eastern and Western care for whole-person healing

00:32:30 Accessible tools for learning about TCM

00:42:50 Understanding cause and effect in health

00:46:10 Dr. Ashby asks my top 2-3 things for a healthy day

00:49:30 The Epic 8: 8 habits for longevity and well-being

01:07:15 Mastering habit changes for better health

01:13:30 One Brain Cell TV: Joe Coy, White Lotus

01:16:10 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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