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Anissa Nova spent years in corporate tech before retraining as a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, herbalism and energy work. Now she runs Pure Alchemy in Sydney, Australia, where she blends strength training, breathwork and rest with acupuncture and energy alignment to help women reconnect with their bodies.
Highlights
02:04 – The Yellow Emperor's Classic and the 7-year cycle
03:52 – Yin, blood, and turning inward
06:59 – The liberation of no longer being "fertile"
09:05 – Hormone therapy isn't the only solution
10:30 – "We weren't built incorrectly"
12:06 – Helping women transition off HRT when it's not working
17:23 – The energetic nature of herbs
21:43 – What medical qigong actually is
26:12 – Mind, emotion, and energy shaping reality
28:31 – Applying a modern model to ancient medicine
29:47 – Why clinical trials don't reflect real-world treatment
31:06 – Where science's gold standard falls short
31:48 – Appreciating the placebo effect
36:11 – Emotions are energy — clean up now or later
37:30 – Acupressure vs. acupuncture
38:41 – Those electric zaps during acupuncture, explained
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Website: Pure Alchemy
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Pure Alchemy — Sutherland Shire, Sydney, Australia
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Disclaimer
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your treatment, supplements, or lifestyle.
