by Qiological
In this Qiological Shoptalk podcast, we bring you roughly 20-25 minutes of practical clinical methods, perspectives, and advice on acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine that has its work boots on. In this short segment you’ll get a clinical gem of practical material that you can begin to investigate the next time that you walk into clinic. Roll up your sleeves. Let's get to work!
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April 16, 2026
<p>Clinically, when we look at sexual health in the post-reproductive years, it becomes clear that hormonal change is only part of the picture. Tissue changes, reduced spontaneous desire, and discomfort often reflect a broader shift across biology, mindset, and environment. Effective care isn’t about restoring libido on demand, but supporting the body’s capacity to adapt as these systems change.</p><p>In this conversation, we sit down with Kath Berry for a clinical discussion on sexual vitality and menopause through the lens of Chinese medicine.</p><p>We explore how changes like vaginal dryness, loss of elasticity, and decreased desire are often interconnected, and why maintaining stimulation and circulation to the tissues—“use it or lose it”—can play a key role in long-term function. We also discuss how desire shifts from spontaneous to responsive, requiring intention, safety, and time rather than expectation.</p><p>We also talk about the impact of environment. Stress, poor sleep, alcohol, and life pressures can deprioritise intimacy, making sexual health fall away unless it’s consciously supported. Alongside this, mindset and education help patients understand what’s happening and how to work with it.</p><p>Supporting sexual wellbeing during menopause isn’t about pushing the body or chasing a younger state. It’s about working with what’s present, creating the conditions for connection, and helping the system remain functional, responsive, and engaged.</p>
April 2, 2026
<p>When supporting development, it’s often the small, well-timed interventions that make the greatest difference. It may not look dramatic, but real change happens when we meet the body at the point it’s ready to move and respond.</p><p>In this Shoptalk we sit down with Stephen Cowan for a conversation on developmental cycles and how growth unfolds through the lens of Chinese medicine, exploring the early stages of life and how they shape what comes later.</p><p>We’ll discuss why viewing development as a straight, linear process isn’t clinically helpful, and instead look at the value of understanding growth as a spiral—where patterns repeat, evolve, and offer new opportunities for change. We’re reminded that when we meet someone in their process matters just as much as what we’re seeing.</p><p>Attention to the fundamentals—sleep, digestion, and emotional expression—is an essential part of supporting these transitions, and is often overlooked. We’ll explore how early imbalances can carry forward into later stages like puberty and adulthood, and how simple, consistent adjustments can significantly influence long-term outcomes.</p><p>We also discuss a shift in perspective when working with symptoms—moving away from asking why something is happening, and instead focusing on where it is held in the body. This creates an immediate, embodied way of working, where tension and release can help restore flow and ease.</p><p>As is often the case in Chinese medicine, effective support isn’t about doing more.</p><p> It’s about understanding timing, recognising the pattern, and with clarity and precision doing just enough.</p>
March 19, 2026
<p>When we work with menopause in the clinic, we quickly see that hormones alone don’t determine the outcome. Sleep disruption, heat, and weight changes often reflect how the body is adapting to a major physiological transition. Effective treatment isn’t about correcting hormone levels alone, but about supporting the body’s capacity to adjust as its internal resources shift.</p><p>In this conversation, we sit down with Christina Jackson for a clinical discussion on menopause through the lens of Chinese medicine.</p><p>We explore why the common symptoms of menopause — sleep disturbance, heat, and weight gain — are often interconnected, and why addressing sleep first can create the foundation for improvement across the whole system. We also discuss how menopause is frequently oversimplified as a Kidney deficiency pattern, when in reality many patients present with liver dynamics, fluid depletion, or mixed patterns that require a more nuanced approach.</p><p>We also talk about the importance of patient education. Helping patients understand the role of lifestyle, nervous system regulation, and long-term depletion allows them to participate more actively in their own care.</p><p>Effective care during menopause isn’t about pushing the body harder or chasing lab numbers. It’s about working with what is presenting, offering the right support at the right time, and helping the system regain its ability to regulate itself.</p>
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In this Qiological Shoptalk podcast, we bring you roughly 20-25 minutes of practical clinical methods, perspectives, and advice on acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine that has its work boots on. In this short segment you’ll get a clinical gem of practical material that you can begin to investigate the next time that you walk into clinic.
Roll up your sleeves. Let's get to work!
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