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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.

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39 GEN - a Yo San University podcast

The Alchemy of Healing: Acupuncture, Taoism, and Herbal Medicine with Daniel Schrier

March 20, 2025 • 39GEN

In this episode of the Yo San University 39 Gen Podcast, host Sean Trace sits down with acupuncturist and Yo San faculty member Daniel Schrier to explore the profound intersections between cultural anthropology, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and Taoist philosophy. Daniel shares his early exposure to alternative healing, his global studies of traditional medicine in China, Niger, and Fiji, and his journey into acupuncture and herbal medicine. They also discuss the importance of lineage, symbolism in Chinese medicine, and how names and formulas carry deeper meanings. A must-listen for anyone passionate about healing, cultural traditions, and the wisdom behind Chinese medicine.