Annie's Alchemia The Podcast
Annie in Conversation with TCM Doctor Irene
Hi guys, this is Annie. For the fourth episode of Annie’s Alchemia The Podcast, I welcome my Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor Irene Marañón Villa. We discuss the wisdom of the body and how ancient practices can help us regulate our emotions and return to our natural state of balance. I have asked her to share various tools to help us feel better.
I met Irene in Greece in 2023 and began working with her soon after that. I feel deeply inspired by the ancient tradition of Chinese medicine. And most importantly, by how it reminds us that our energy is our foundation. Understanding the Traditional Chinese theories has made it easier for me to listen to my body’s needs.
What if your bodily symptoms could be messages from your subconscious?
I would describe TCM to be a holistic system that has been practiced for thousands of years, focusing on restoring balance through all kinds of natural methods. Think herbs, acupuncture and the focus on a harmonious lifestyle. In this episode, I share some of the tools that Irene has introduced me to. Including the one that has been most transformative for me: allowing myself to truly feel.
In this episode, you will discover:
- The Five Elements and how each element connects to specific emotions, organs and bodily functions
- How Yin and Yang influence the body’s natural energy clock and practical ways to align with it
- The ways fear, sadness and anxiety can manifest as physical symptoms
- Simple tools and daily practices to help you regulate emotions
- Why simplicity is key and how to build your own personal wellness toolkit
In this conversation, we explore the link between emotions and the five elements and how these energies can show up in the body. We also touch upon a few acupressure points that can support emotional balance and a sense of overall well-being. Irene has kindly provided us with illustrations to make things easier to grasp and more approachable. I hope the images will help you visualise how the energies are known to be moving through our bodies.
Feel free to reach out to Irene if you have any TCM-related questions:
Website: https://sabaibehealthy.com/en/
Email: info@sabaibehealthy.com
Instagram: @sabaibehealthy
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only and does not contain medical advice. Please consult a qualified professional for health-related questions.
