“I don’t want to fix people anymore. I want to be with them.”
Need a dose of pure joy?
Join host Donna Ferris as she chats with internationally recognized acupuncturist Dr. Claire McManus—a healer whose patients range from people to penguins. Claire’s incredible journey has taken her from organic farming to acupuncture research at Harvard, to working with warthogs, sea turtles, and yes… penguins at the New England Aquarium.
In this heartwarming conversation, Claire shares:
- How organic farming led her to healing
- How she got into providing acupuncture for sea turtles & penguins
- The joy animals bring to our lives
- Why presence is the most powerful medicine
This feel-good conversation is a respite from today’s news, full of stories to make you smile.
To learn more about Claire and her services, visit mcmanusacupuncture.com.
If you enjoyed this episode, you might want to listen to Episode #34 - Fred Rogers & The Healing Power of Fatherhood with Art Carey and Episode #18 - The Healing Power of Wonder with Micha Archer. Also, please consider subscribing to this podcast, leaving a review, and sharing this episode with others. Thank you.
Donna’s latest book, Bounce Back Stronger – Finding Peace and Purpose No Matter What Happens, can be purchased here. To join our free weekly centering and yoga group or our email list, email donna@donnayferris.com. You can also follow Donna on Instagram, Bluesky, or YouTube @donnayferris or Facebook @donnayatesferris.
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