The Apricot Grove

Episode 18: Homecoming

In this heartfelt episode, the hosts are joined by Kanisha Tiedeman, discussing the profound connections between place, memory, and being. Together, they share their firs

Episode 17: Let's Talk About Qi

What is Qi?? In the relatively short time that Chinese Medicine has been part of the mainstream conversation in the West, the term Qihas remained a slippery and often mis

Episode 16: Klamath River Restoration

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of the Klamath River’s restoration and what it means—ecologically, culturally, and personally—when dams come down. Danie

Episode 15: Neijing Brain Balancing

Join us as we discuss brain laterality, balancing the left and right hemispheres, and how these dynamics influence our lives. We talk about the historical understanding o

Episode 14: Breathing With AI

Join Dr. Neal and Mel as they discuss the rapidly evolving world of AI, its philosophical implications, and its comparison to human and animal consciousness. They delve i

Episode 13: The Vestibular System

Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of the vestibular system! In this episode, Dr Neal and Mel unravel the complexities of this crucial part of our neurology, e

Episode 12: The Arrow of Time

In today's conversation, Dr. Neal and Mel delve into the concept of 'time sickness,' discussing how the irregularities in natural and technological rhythms have impacted

Episode 11: Menopause and Aging

Episode 10: Primitive Brain Reflexes

Primitive brain reflexes play a vital, yet often overlooked role in our health, from childhood development to adulthood. Understanding these early-life reflexes is key to

Episode 9: School's Closed: The Future of Acupuncture Education

In recent years, acupuncture schools have been closing at an alarming rate. With rising tuition fees and increasing student debt, the future of many acupuncture students

Episode 8: Neijing Neurology

This week, Dr. Neal and Mel explore Mel's fascination with neurology. Their conversation explores what Neijing Nature-Based Medicine has to say about modern brain science

Episode 6: Light and Breath

In today’s conversation, we have a very special guest Pere Garcia from Barcelona, who has had extensive experience in the practice of Sufism and Neijing Medicine. He will

Episode 7: Virtual Brunch #1

This week we sit down for a ‘light and loose’ conversation about neurology, the state of the world, and how our bodies move like plants. Wow! Are these the types of thing

Episode 5: Decoding Nature With the Neijing

Join us this week as we decode nature with the Neijing. Discover what the cyclical patterns of nature have to do with global economic systems, human health, and starting

Episode 4: The Sacred Dance of the Seasons

“We aren’t like nature, we are nature”. In this week’s episode we discuss how the Neijing describes seasonal patterns and changes in relation to our bodies’ natural patte

Episode 3: The Natural Ecology of Acupuncture Points

Join us this week as we delve once again into the rich waters of Neijing Nature-Based Medicine. Your hosts, Dr. Edward Neal and Mel Hopper Koppelman, explore the importan

Episode 2: Rivers and Channels

Join us as we delve into the story behind acupuncture channels. Discover how the Neijing describes these channels, potentially as blood vessels, and the implications for

Episode 1: The Original Meaning of Wu Xing

What are the origins and original meanings of the concept of the Five Phases (五行 Wuxing)? What is the role of storytelling in healing? Why is breathing the essential patt