Modern Aging
Welcome To The Modern Aging Podcast! If you are over 40 and are looking to optimize and elevate your health and well-being in holistic and innovative ways, then this is the podcast for you! Each week, we will share interviews with top experts in holistic health, wealth, body, mind and spirit. As an integrative health coach and avid traveler, I will share my findings with you and provide insightful tips on how we can live better and longer after 40. My mom had a massive stroke at 65 in 2001 and then developed Parkinson’s Disease 10 years later. My dad was diagnosed with frontal temporal dementia in 2016. After caring for them for almost 20 years, I decided that this was not how I wanted to age so I started searching for different approaches to health. What I discovered is a treasure trove of endless holistic ways to approach our health and well-being that is better for us and the planet. It is proactive instead of reactive. It is taking care of our whole being, not just treat...
Episodes
In this episode of the Modern Aging Podcast, we explore the healing power of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how it can help you feel more balanced, energized, and resilient—especially as we move into the winter season. Joined by TCM doctor, acupuncturist, and herbalist Dr. Laurel Liu, we break down foundational concepts like yin and yang, the five elements, and liver chi stagnation in a way that’s practical and easy to unde...
In this episode, we step inside The Rooted Refuge, a community-centered acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinic founded by Dr. Christopher Peacock, whose approach blends accessible healthcare and deeply personalized treatment. Dr. Peacock shares how growing up with sick parents in rural Ohio shaped his belief that healing must go beyond symptom management and instead focus on root-cause wellness. He explains the ...
In this empowering episode, Risa sits down with Dr. Venessa Lee, a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, to explore how acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and TCM philosophy can support women through perimenopause, menopause, and midlife health challenges. They dive into the root causes behind symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, dryness, fatigue, and sleep issues, and discuss how balancing yin and yang helps...
In this fascinating conversation, Risa sits down with Shuang Hou, a licensed acupuncturist and founder of Cura, to explore the incredible world of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and its growing relevance today. Shuang shares her inspiring journey from a decade in IT consulting to healing through herbal medicine after struggling with her own health issues. She explains the core principles of Chinese herbal medicine, the differen...
In this enlightening episode of Modern Aging, host Risa Morimoto sits down with SooJae Lee, an intuitive feng shui expert, to uncover the top 10 things you should never do when it comes to feng shui in your home. Discover how everyday habits—from cluttered spaces to misplaced furniture—can quietly disrupt your home’s energy and block abundance. SooJae shares practical tips to restore balance, create harmony, and design a space that...
In this illuminating episode, Dr. Erin Lee, a licensed acupuncturist and doctor of chinese medicine specializing in facial acupuncture, pain management digestive health and women's health, explains how our emotions, organ health, and skin are deeply interconnected. She explores how grief, aging, and hormone changes can manifest as visible lines, puffiness, or dryness — and how facial acupuncture and holistic nutrition can restore h...
Host Risa Morimoto interviews TCM (Tradtional Chinese Medicine) food therapist and registered dietician Zoey Xinyi Gong, who combines ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles with modern nutrition science to dive deep into the world of food therapyZoey, a dietician and author based in Shanghai, shares her personal healing journey and explains that TCM is a holistic approach focused on solving the root imbalance rather ...
In this enlightening conversation, Risa sits down with Pasadena based licensed acupuncturist and herbalist Onlai Cheang to explore the fascinating world of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and herbal healing. Growing up immersed in TCM with a family of practitioners, Onlai shares her deep expertise on how Chinese herbs work differently than Western supplements—and why they might be the mis...
What does it mean to age powerfully as a man? Meet Nate Wilkins—71 years young, fitness trainer, and living proof that your best years can absolutely be ahead of you.
After a successful career in parks and recreation management, Nate faced a wake-up call at 55: weighing 230 pounds with heart issues. Instead of accepting decline, he completely transfor...
Join Modern Aging host Risa Morimoto and feng shui expert SooJae Lee for an eye-opening conversation that will completely transform how you think about your living space. In this intimate home tour and deep dive, SooJae shares her journey from Portland to Korea and reveals why your home is actually your spiritual partner - an energetic match that reflects exactly where you are in life.
Join Risa as she sits down with Shebah Carfagna, a remarkable 68-year-old fitness trainer and co-creator of the Ageless Workout Method, who proves that age is just a number. Despite having two hip replacements and raising an autistic son as a single mother, Shebah has built a thriving career helping seniors discover that movement and exercise can transform their golden years.
Curious about acupuncture but intimidated by the needles? You're not alone! Join host Risa and licensed acupuncturist Dr. Erica Ng as they break down everything you need to know about Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture in this comprehensive, fear-busting conversation.
What you'll discover:
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Cliff Tan, the Singapore-born architect who became a global feng shui sensation after his first TikTok video went viral. In this in-depth interview, Cliff shares his unique approach to feng shui that combines his architectural expertise with ancient Chinese wisdom.
What You'll Learn:
Acupuncturist and herbalist Angela Gray shares her fascinating journey from growing up with Traditional Chinese Medicine in Manhattan's Chinatown to co-founding YINA, a TCM-based beauty brand. In this in-depth conversation, Angela reveals how ancient Chinese medicine principles, astrology, and the five elements influence our health and beauty routines.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Lulu Ge, founder of Elix, as she shares her transformative journey from a high-stress corporate executive suffering from hormonal imbalances to creating the first personalized TCM platform for women's health. Discover how ancient Chinese medicine formulas helped her overcome severe period pain, migraines, and stress symptoms that Western medicine couldn't address. Lulu reveals the science ...
Grace Chan, a marriage and family therapist who burned out twice before age 25, shares her unique approach to therapy that goes far beyond traditional talk therapy. In this conversation, she explores how creative arts therapy, brainspotting, and EMDR can help people in midlife navigate major transitions, heal from trauma, and reconnect with their authentic selves.
Join herbalist and acupuncturist Erin Masako Wilkins as she reveals the secrets of Traditional Chinese Medicine for everyday wellness. In this enlightening conversation, discover how simple kitchen herbs like goji berries, jujube dates, and fresh ginger can address common midlife concerns including low energy, poor sleep, digestive issues, and the drying effects of aging.
Discover the fascinating world of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and facial acupuncture with Dr. Jen Ng, a licensed acupuncturist practicing in Pasadena. In this in-depth conversation, learn how ancient Chinese face reading techniques reveal your elemental personality type (wood, fire, earth, metal, or water) and how facial acupuncture goes far beyond cosmetic benefits.
Personal trainer Tina Tang, 54, focuses on strength and balance for women in their 50s and beyond, drawing from her untraditional path of starting lifting weights at 40 and becoming a trainer at 42. The interview highlights how perimenopause and menopause lead to physical changes like insomnia, irregular periods, hormone-related weight gain, mood swings, and critically, a significant drop in estrogen and progesterone, impacting bon...
The interview with Ervina Wu, co-founder and CEO of Yina, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) skincare and wellness brand, provides a deep dive into her personal and professional journey, emphasizing the holistic philosophy of TCM. Ervina shares how her experience as a cancer survivor showcased TCM's power in restoring her appetite and energy, treating her as a whole person rather than just a diagnosis. The conversation highlights...
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