#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. Chapters00:00Introduction to Healing Practices02:51Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine06:00The Role of Communication in Healing08:54Personal Journey into Healing11:56Exploring the Philosophy of TCM14:50The Concept of Meridians and Qi17:34Yin and Yang: The Balance of Health27:48Understanding Acupuncture and Meridians30:05Common Complaints in Women's Health32:01The Acupuncture Session Explained36:43The Role of Belief in Healing41:26Emotional Regulation through Acupuncture44:54Yin Yoga and Its Connection to Acupuncture48:14Self-Acupressure Techniques51:42The Importance of Self-Inquiry in Healing