10: The Five Elements Part 03: Metal, with TCM Dr. Lee Smith

As we have explored in the previous two podcast episodes, each element in TCM is seen as having a series of correspondences, relating both to the natural world and the human body. In this episode, TCM Dr Lee touches on a few of these correspondences such as how metal correlates to the season of Autumn, the lungs and large intestine and the emotion of grief. Do you know someone who finds it hard to let go of certain situations? They’re meticulous, efficient and perhaps they even suffer from symptoms such as constipation and a tight chest … Intrigued? Listen to this short episode to learn more.