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39 GEN - a Yo San University podcast
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.
39 GEN - a Yo San University podcast
Latest Episodes
The Healing Art: Finding Power in Clinical Vulnerability with Dr. Andrea Thorpe
In this episode of the 39GEN podcast, host Emily sits down with Dr. Andrea Thorpe, acupuncturist, herbalist, and newly appointed faculty member at Yo San University. Andrea shares profound insights from her decades-long journey i...
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From the CDC to the Clinic: Bridging Public Health and Chinese Medicine with Dr. Anisa Kassim
In this episode of the 39GEN Podcast, Emily sits down with Dr. Anisa Kassim, Chief Academic Officer at Yo San University, to explore her journey through the global healthcare landscape. From serving in Afghani refugee camps and working as a ...
The Policy Pivot: Loans, Legislation, and the Future of Acupuncture With CSOMA
In this special edition of the Yo San University 39GEN Podcast, Emily sits down with CSOMA board members Dr. Julie Tran, Dr. Ra Adcock, and Dr. Robert Hoffman for a deep dive into the ‘perfect storm’ hitting acupuncture schools in 2026. This ep...
Dual Cultivation: Dr Robert Hoffman on Integrating Identity + Profession in Times of Change
This episode features Dr. Robert Hoffman, President and CEO of Yo San University, in conversation with host 39GEN Emily. Dr. Hoffman shares his remarkable transition from a high-stakes, 30-year career in the music industry—where he worked as a ...
East Meets Evidence: Acupuncture and Modern Medicine for Fertility and Trauma with Nicole Lange
Acupuncturist Nicole Lange joins Sean to dive deep into trauma, fertility, and what real whole-person care looks like in practice. Nicole shares her early path into TCM, how personal experiences led her to specialize in reproductive health and ...