Classical Chinese medicine

Qiological podcast: Perspectives on the Mingmen

admin2026-03-19T16:20:54-07:00March 19th, 2026|

With Anne Shelton Crute, Thomas Sørensen and Z'ev Rosenberg, Interview by Michael Max

Three seasoned practitioners of Chinese medicine gather to explore the Ming Men (Gate of Destiny) from textual, palpatory, and alchemical angles, treating it not as a fixed definition but as a living question worth circling. The conversation moves from classical sources like Nanjing 36 to hands-on clinical markers, examining how ministerial fire functions as activation and presence rather than simple heat. Topics range from palpating cold below the navel to the risks of suppressing fire with cold bitter herbs, and zoom out to consider yin-fire civilization as an ecological mirror. Equal parts rigorous and open-ended, the episode guides practitioners toward better questions rather than settled answers.

Elevated Practice podcast: Classical Medicine and Cycles – A Ring Without End

admin2026-02-13T21:01:50-08:00February 13th, 2026|

In this thoughtful conversation, Gretchen speaks with Z’ev Rosenberg about a fifty-year journey into the Chinese medical classics—from an early encounter with the I Ching to a lifelong immersion in the Nei Jing. Z’ev explores how ancient metaphysics, natural cycles, and modern clinical practice intersect, offering grounded insight on staying true to classical principles today. The episode also highlights the cyclical vision behind A Ring Without End, and how its structure guides readers through personal and classical discovery.