{"podcast":{"title":"Qiological Podcast","slug":"qiological-podcast-915251","podcast_index_feed_id":915251,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/qiological-podcast/","website_url":"https://qiological.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d3b857d9-dd84-4532-9b50-c24cd612a149/Podcast-Cover-3000x3000.jpg","author":"Michael Max","episode_count":533,"summary":"Acupuncture and East Asian medicine was not developed in a laboratory. It does not advance through double-blind controlled studies, nor does it respond well to petri dish experimentation. Our medicine did not come from the statistical regression of randomized cohorts, but from the observation and treatment of individuals in their particular environment. It grows out of an embodied sense of understanding how life moves, unfolds, develops and declines. Medicine comes from continuous, thoughtful practice of what we do in clinic, and how we approach that work. The practice of medicine is more — much more — than simply treating illness. It is more than acquiring skills and techniques. And it is more than memorizing the experiences of others. It takes a certain kind of eye, an inquiring mind and relentlessly inquisitive heart. Qiological is an opportunity to deepen our practice with conversations that go deep into acupuncture, herbal medicine, cultivation practices, and the practice of having a practice. It’s an opportunity to sit in the company of others with similar interests, but perhaps very different minds. Through these dialogues perhaps we can better understand our craft.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T14:20:24.918062+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/qiological-podcast-915251"},"episode":{"title":"465 Fire and Water, The Fire Horse at Mid-Year • Christine Cannon","slug":"465-fire-and-water-the-fire-horse-at-mid-year-christine-cannon","published_at":"2026-06-16T05:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/qiological-podcast-915251/465-fire-and-water-the-fire-horse-at-mid-year-christine-cannon","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/qiological-podcast-915251","url":"https://qiological.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c1cb685c-9cfb-4b7b-bed5-d345b7be77a9.mp3","summary":"As the Fire Horse year reaches its peak, many practitioners are noticing shifts in both the environment and the clinic. In this conversation with Christine Cannon, we explore the interaction of fire and water through the lens of Wu Yun Liu Qi, and how these energies may be influencing respiratory health, anxiety, fatigue, and emotional resilience. We also discuss the importance of protecting Wei Qi, creating restorative space, and finding balance during periods of heightened activity and change. Listen in for a practical discussion on seasonal influences, constitutional health, and navigating the energetic themes of the year.","meta_description":"As the Fire Horse year reaches its peak, many practitioners are noticing shifts in both the environment and the clinic. In this conversation with Christin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5484,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/qiological-podcast-915251/episodes/465-fire-and-water-the-fire-horse-at-mid-year-christine-cannon/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/qiological-podcast-915251/465-fire-and-water-the-fire-horse-at-mid-year-christine-cannon.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}