

39 GEN - a Yo San University podcast
39GEN
This podcast is a gateway into all things Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), offering insights to the wisdom and healing at YSU. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a newcomer, you are welcome to dip your toe in the water or take a deep dive into learning about acupuncture, herbs, qi cultivation and other healing modalities.
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May 14, 2024 • 40min
39 Gen Podcast | Beneath the Surface: Dr. Sonia Tan on Deep Healing and Heritage
In this insightful episode of the 39 Gen Podcast with Yo San University, hosted by Sean Trace, Dr. Sonia F. Tan shares her transformative journey from corporate banking to becoming a distinguished practitioner and educator in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Tan discusses her personal health struggles with severe allergies and asthma, which led her to discover the profound impact of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.Her narrative is not just about personal healing but also reflects a deep commitment to preserving and teaching the holistic arts passed down through her family lineage. The conversation delves into the integration of classical acupuncture, astrology, and Feng Shui in her practice, offering listeners a unique look at the blend of traditional wisdom and modern application.

Apr 30, 2024 • 50min
39 Gen Podcast | From Martial Arts to Medicine: The Taoist Path with Jack Schaefer
In this week's episode of the "39 Gen Podcast" from Yosan University, host Sean Trace speaks with Acupuncturist and Taoist Priest Jack Schaefer about his journey through Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Martial Arts, and Taoist medicine. Jack discusses how his background as a martial artist and his experiences with a great teacher revealed an important lesson: learning to harm also requires learning to heal. He recounts his travels to China to delve deeper into Chinese martial arts and his transformation into a Taoist Priest. Additionally, Jack explores the principles of Taoist medicine and discusses the necessary shift in worldview required to truly embrace this holistic approach to health.

Apr 10, 2024 • 50min
Sabine Wilms and the Challenges of Translating Classical Chinese | The 39 Gen Podcast
Join us on the Yo San University 39Gen podcast where Sean Trace chats with Sabine Wilms, Ph.D., about her adventure in translating Classical Chinese texts into English. Sabine takes us through the highs and lows of translating across wildly different cultures, time periods, and languages, all while sharing her love for a good challenge. She’s not just about the words on the page; Sabine is passionate about building a team of translators, teaching them the ropes, and making sure they stay true to the original texts while also making them relatable today. She talks about the responsibility of being a translator, the need to avoid personal bias, and her hope for her students to not just translate, but truly understand and appreciate the original Chinese texts. It’s a mix of respect for the past and adapting for the present, all through the lens of language.

Mar 30, 2024 • 54min
The Heart of Compassion in Medicine | Dr. Jamie Boyd | The 39Gen Podcast
Tune in to this week's episode of Yo San University's 39Gen Podcast with Dr. Jamie Boyd. Listen as she and host Sean Trace discuss her journey to finding acupuncture and how health challenges early in her life set her on a path to embrace not only Chinese Medicine but also the wisdom of Buddhism and a journey to discover more. Listen as she describes the importance of compassion in the practice of Medicine and how she goes about giving people the compassion they so need in her practice.

Mar 30, 2024 • 51min
The 39Gen Podcast | The Power of Facial Acupuncture | Michelle Gellis
Tune in to this week's 39 Gen Podcast with Acupuncturist Michelle Gellis and hear about her journey in Acupuncture and how she found the medicine. Listen to her journey as she describes how the health challenges of her son allowed her to learn more about the medicine and pursue her journey as well. Listen as she talks about how she found herself learning more about facial Acupuncture and the power of this type of Acupuncture to transform people's lives.

Feb 26, 2024 • 1h 1min
Z'ev Rosenberg LAc | A Journey in the Art of Classical Chinese Medicine
Z'ev Rosenberg, LAc., talks to Sean Trace from the Yo San University 39 Gen Podcast about his background in Chinese Medicine and how he came to the field. He shares what brought him to the practice of Chinese Medicine and his love for the classics, including concepts of Ministerial Fire and traditional texts of Shang Han Lun, Wen Bing, and Nan Jing. He describes the content of his own books, including Returning to the Source: Han Dynasty Medical Classics in Modern Clinical Practice, Afterglow: Ministerial Fire and Chinese Ecological Medicine, and Ripples in the Flow: Reflections on Vessel Dynamics in the Nàn Jing, and his vision for Chinese Medicine education and training to return to source material. Most of all prepare to be inspired by his advice to future Acupuncturists as they pursue a career in fertility medicine.

Jan 18, 2024 • 32min
Dr. Paul Magarelli MD and the Treatment of Fertility with Acupuncture and Western Medicine
Dr. Paul Magarelli talks to Sean Trace from the Yo San University 39 Gen Podcast about his background in Medicine and how he came to the field of Fertility, bridging Western and Eastern Medicine. Listen to him describe how he approaches treating patients and the advice he gives people seeking his help in the field of fertility. Most of all prepare to be inspired by his advice to future Acupuncturists as they pursue a career in fertility medicine.