Tao Method

In this episode of Tao Method, Anina discusses the significance of the Lunar New Year, particularly the transition from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse. She emphasizes the importance of action, community, and self-awareness in the new year. Anina also introduces the Tao Method subscription on Instagram, designed to provide more structure and deeper insights into traditional Chinese medicine and wellness practices. The episode's Q&A segment addresses compulsive shopping, nervousness in social situations, and relationships with food, offering practical advice.

Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Lunar New Year!

In this special episode, Anina explores the intricate relationship between women’s health and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), diving into ancient philosophy and the deep, innate wisdom embedded within each phase of a woman’s life.
The conversation moves through fertility, a deep exploration of the menstrual cycle, and the transition into menopause — illuminating how each stage carries its own meaning, power, and physiological shifts.
The episode concludes with a discussion of the Lunar New Year and its symbolic connection to renewal, reflection, and personal growth.

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women's health, menstruation, Chinese medicine, menstrual cycle, TCM, fertility, menopause, Lunar New Year, nourishment, self-care

In this episode, Anina explores a few fundamentals of TCM: the hot/cold axis and the dry/damp axis, and their application to modern wellness. She discusses the Tao Method Reset as a gentle approach to wellness, and addresses listener questions about being ambitious but feeling stuck, inflammation and painful periods, and indecision.

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Is Traditional Chinese Medicine legit - or just folklore? In this episode, Anina breaks down the origins of TCM, why it’s having a modern comeback, and how to use it practically. We cover waking up groggy despite “good” sleep, skin from the inside out, and constant hunger. Plus: five easy TCM-inspired habits you can try this week.

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Welcome to Tao Method, where we talk about ancient wisdom for modern life.
In this episode, Anina introduces TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) and Chinese philosophy in a modern, approachable way. She answers listener questions on bloating, low energy, cyclical motivation, and why your brain won’t turn off after a long day.
If you’re tired, wired, bloated, or just feeling a little off… you’re in the right place.
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