How to Heal Holistically and Understanding Eastern vs. Western Medicine with Michelle Larivee, Founder of WTHN

#23. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be the entrepreneur creating the most Instagrammable NYC acupuncture studio with products popping up everywhere— from a viral post to the glossy pages of VOGUE? Blend an ancient solution with a modern appeal? Create radical transformation using the body’s natural healing capabilities— that stem from WTHN? Michelle Larivee is the Co-Founder and CEO of WTHN, the first omni-channel brand for holistic healing rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Michelle’s experience with chronic pain coupled with her personal health transformation through Chinese Medicine, along with her life-long passion to help others lead healthier lives, inspired her to create WTHN. In this episode we discuss: How to understand acupuncture, how meridians become unbalanced, and the difference between eastern versus western medicine Why she believes U.S. medicinal culture to be “sick care,” where we profit off of being unwell. Why other cultures pay their wellness practitioner to keep them healthy— the minute that they get sick, they stop paying. The story of her ski accident that led to a life-changing acupuncture experience Her past experience in investment banking, consulting and getting her MBA— & the transition to entrepreneurship Ari & Kate’s first experience with acupuncture & the story of our WTHN experience The difference between acupuncture needles and those for drawing blood (& why you shouldn’t be scared!) How to hack your brain to take positive action through positive feedback loops (and it’s not what you’d expect) The key to not JUST have an idea— but how to take the steps to bring it to life How to prepare for your first acupuncture appointment The career path she believes is the best to prepare you for entrepreneurship The wellness neighborhood epicenter of NYC — & our favorites spots you can’t miss! How she sees empathy as the key to brand success, particularly in the wellness hospitality business Why she believes you should NOT set a daily intention— & what you should do instead STAY UP-TO-DATE Follow us on Instagram. Sign up for our newsletter. Check out our Green-ish Edit for a curation of the products we love most! Tune in every other Wednesday at 7am PT / 10am ET for your dose of greens. Let's chat! Email us at [email protected].