Ep24: Soup is Generational Medicine w/Lisa Tong

In this episode of Yinspired, Dr. Haunani Chong-Drake, DACM, engages in a heartfelt conversation with Lisa Tong, known as The Chinese Soup Lady. They explore the intersection of Chinese Medicine, cultural identity, and the creative process of healing through food. Lisa shares her journey from engineering and a corporate background, to embracing her authentic self as a Chinese Medicine practitioner, emphasizing the importance of generational wisdom and healing through cooking soups and teas. The discussion highlights the significance of yin and yang, empowerment through self-observation, and the role of food in nourishing the body and mind. Lisa shares some of her favorite tea and soup recipes (all linked in the Show Notes section below), including how to simplify meal preparation for busy lifestyles.Do you have something to add to this conversation? Go to Yinspiredpod.com and to leave your kind comments, questions, and keep the conversation going. This is the only place to interact with the Yinspired host and guests.Enjoying Yinspired?Please remember to share a favorite episode with someone you love and subscribe to Yinspired wherever you listen. If you could leave a five-star review and rating on Apple Podcast, that would help others find Yinspired. If that’s not your thing, don’t worry.Links to all episodes show notes, guests' bios and work, and transcripts can be found at Yinspiredpod.comChapters01:25 Lisa Tong: The Journey of the Soup Lady05:01 The Creative Process of Identity07:30 Generational Wisdom and Empowerment through Food14:28 Formal Training in Traditional Chinese Medicine23:59 Bridging Eastern and Western Medicine28:37 Embracing Asian Identity and Cultural Heritage30:46 The Yin-Yang of Life and Healing34:57 Redefining Healing Beyond Traditional Medicine38:22 Integrating Chinese Medicine into Everyday Life41:31 Simplifying Chinese Soups for Beginners42:16 Adapting Recipes for Dietary Preferences46:19 Understanding Food Properties in Chinese Medicine48:53 Self-Assessment of Body Temperature and Health55:14 Balancing Foods for Seasonal Changes58:26 Utilizing Modern Cooking Appliances59:38 Frequency and Timing of Consuming Healing Soups01:01:23 Beauty from Within: Nourishing the Skin01:08:07 Nourishing the Yin: Internal Moisturization01:09:57 The Power of Black Foods for Women’s Health01:12:47 Understanding Dampness and Its Effects01:22:04 Rapid Fire Insights: Wisdom and Reflections - the science behind why Chinese Medicine tells us to drink warm water.I’d love to hear from you. Please share your comments, questions, or thoughts HERE. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yinspired.substack.com