Levity Go Go
8 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsLevity Go Go is a podcast examining topics related to Chinese medicine, Daoism, Martial arts, Spiritual cultivation, and adjacent topics. It is hosted by Tyler White, a physician trained in classical Chinese medicine.
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Episodes
Ivan Cloud
November 11, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBIn this episode I sit down with my friend Ivan Cloud to discuss a lot of fun things like: Palm Diagnosis, the importance of Complexion in the context of pulse diagnosis, the use of fu zi and other yang warming herbs clinically, Huo Shen Pai, and Evangelical Ming Men Fundamentalist. We talk about some practical clinical aspects of warming the kidney yang in the treatment of cancer and the variable dosages at which some physicians use fu zi. Find More About Ivan Here: https://www.faceboo...
Teatime with Gus
October 30, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 91.9 MBIn this episode I sit down with tea sommelier and owner of Rivers and Lakes Tea - Augustus Rushing - to discuss the many facets of Camellia sinensis - 茶. We dive into the production and processing of tea, what differentiates white tea, green tea, wulong tea, red tea, and puer tea. Gus tells us tea stories from China and guides us through some history and cultural nuance pertaining to this beloved plant. Learn more about Gus: @acorhus Learn more about Rivers & Lakes Tea: @riversandlak...
Herb Study Episode - Release Exterior Pt 1
October 23, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBIn this SOLO study episode tyler leads a leisurely walk through Bensky's release exterior section covering: Ma Huang, Gui Zhi, Zi Su Ye, Jing Jie, Fang Feng, Qiang Huo, Gao Ben, Bai Zhi, and Xi Xin. This episode will review key characteristics of these herbs and help with remembering their qualities!
The Five Channel Systems (and other stuff)
October 17, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBThe boys look at the five channel systems - Sinews, Primary, Luo, Divergent, and 8 XV - and the spirits associated with the five viscera. They discuss the qi kou, TCM vs CCM, Hun and Po, the incarnation of souls, ghost babies, and the unbiblical cord.
The Five Flavors in Herbal Medicine
October 16, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIn this peaceful and sleepy solo episode Tyler gets into the five flavors as they relate to the organ systems and the elemental cycle. He touches on how to choose herbs according to flavor, thin vs thick qi, and the basic nature of Bitter, Acrid, Sour, Salty, Sweet, and Bland flavors in Chinese herbal medicine.
Gang’s All Here - Patrick Gannon and Janelle Velasco
October 10, 2021 03:00 - 3 hours - 130 MBI sit down with my former Daoist Traditions classmates Janelle “It’s like the care bears” Velasco and Patrick “I’m so verklempt” Gannon for a long and winding discussion on Mantis swarms, demonic possession, alien encounters, diverging timelines, and that fiery itch that dwelt deep within the loins of the conquistadors. We discuss the holy trinity, the unity of the Hun with the oversoul (AKA “Big Shen”), self harm and spiritual potential, how religion should be presented to children, and th...
Constitutional Type - San Jiao
October 08, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBGreg and Tyler discuss elemental types and the expression of yuan qi by way of the san jiao mechanism.
Josephine Spilka Talks About Death
October 07, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBI sit down with physician and teacher Josephine Spilka to discuss life, death, and the spirits. We discuss Buddhist, Judaic, and Daoist conceptions of passing from this world into the next. Josephine gives a straight, no-nonsense explanation of what the hun and po are. We work through the logistics of death and incarnation, disembodied existence, and conception. She reveals why we should avoid using needles and herbs when assisting someone in passing, and what we should use instead. M...