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She Thrives | meaningful conversations on women's health
My name is Katia Khomich, and my mission is to help women THRIVE – physically, emotionally and spiritually by helping them navigate misleading wellness industry trends and empowering them to take charge of their long term health and well-being.
Join me as I converse with inspirational women who, like myself, are dedicated to empowering women to thrive.
Together, we explore how to take ownership of your health during pregnancy, motherhood, and beyond, utilising tools rooted in ancient wisdom and supported by modern science.
Tune in for insightful discussions and actionable insights to support your holistic well-being.
She Thrives | meaningful conversations on women's health
#28 -Traditional Chinese Medicine for Modern Women — with Sandra Guy
Today on She Thrives, I’m joined by the wonderful Sandra Guy — an acupuncturist, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, and the founder of Heavenly Star Acupuncture (https://www.heavenlystaracupuncture.com/about). Sandra has a beautiful East-meets-West story and now she is supporting women in Amsterdam through some of the most transformative chapters of their lives — conception, pregnancy, emotional transitions, grief, burnout.
In this conversation, Sandra opens the door into the rich world of Traditional Chinese Medicine — a system that is thousands of years old, deeply poetic, but also profoundly practical. We talk about:
✨ How TCM actually works — meridians, qi, yin and yang, and why acupuncture affects not just the body but also our emotional landscape.
✨ Why the “word” was considered the highest form of healing in ancient China.
✨ Stress, fertility, and modern womanhood — including how emotional states show up in the body and how acupuncture supports regulation and resilience.
✨ What happens in a real TCM session.
and much more.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Healing Practices
02:51
Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine
06:00
The Role of Communication in Healing
08:54
Personal Journey into Healing
11:56
Exploring the Philosophy of TCM
14:50
The Concept of Meridians and Qi
17:34
Yin and Yang: The Balance of Health
27:48
Understanding Acupuncture and Meridians
30:05
Common Complaints in Women's Health
32:01
The Acupuncture Session Explained
36:43
The Role of Belief in Healing
41:26
Emotional Regulation through Acupuncture
44:54
Yin Yoga and Its Connection to Acupuncture
48:14
Self-Acupressure Techniques
51:42
The Importance of Self-Inquiry in Healing