Beauty as a Birthright
by Beauty as a Birthright
Beauty as a Birthright is a podcast that explores the evolving concept of beauty by awakening our 6 senses — touch, smell, sight, auditory, taste, and intuition — through embodied Daoist practices. Tune in as we navigate the complexity of inner and outer beauty and its impact on every aspect of our lives from aging, body transformations, childhood trauma, romantic relationships, motherhood, running small businesses, and so much more! If beauty is our birthright, then what is our legacy?
Episodes
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S2 Ep 20 - When Cosmetic Tweaks Change Your Heaven Luck (Part II)
Part two of our micro-procedure series dives into the specifics: where the hairline sits, how aegyo-sal changes youthful Qi, what relaxing the jawline does to power and boundaries, and how adjusting the nose tip reshapes direction and focus. We walk through how each of these tweaks can influence...
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S2 Ep 19 - When Cosmetic Tweaks Change Your Heaven Luck (Part I)
In East Asian metaphysics, the face is a map of destiny—your timeline, your virtues, your earned wisdom. So what happens when lip flips, filler touch-ups, and subtle sculpting shift the terrain? We unpack how micro-procedures can enhance confidence while also potentially muting the markers of…
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S2 Ep 18 - Our Bodies in Bloom (Again)
They told us youth was our prime — but nobody mentioned how radiant power feels when it returns in a new form. In this episode, we share stories of physical transfiguration: strength surfacing in unexpected ways, movement becoming wisdom, softness holding power. With Mercury retrograde guiding…
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S2 Ep 17 - Grief After Love
Metal teaches us that what’s left after the burn is pure. In this episode, we talk about the refinement process that follows heartbreak — how grief reveals beauty, how endings clarify our values, and how to release relationships or versions of ourselves instead of shame. Letting go can be…
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S2 Ep 16 - September Shadows & Sun
September tested us. In this episode, we get real about the ups and downs of our birth month, from mental health challenges to the grounding wisdom of Bazi astrology. It’s an honest reflection on honoring our born day even when the season feels heavy. Show Notes Elemental...
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S2 Ep 15 - Roots & Renewal: What Your Hair Says About Your Energy
In East Asian medicine, hair is more than just a beauty marker—it’s a living reflection of your inner vitality. In this episode, we explore how your hair reveals the state of your Jing, Blood, and Kidney energy, and what changes in color, texture, and growth can tell you about your health and…
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S2 Ep 14 - The Alchemy of Aging: From Scalpel to Shen
Everyone’s flying to Guadalajara for a snatched face—but what if the real facelift is energetic? In this episode, we dive into the rising trend of cosmetic surgery abroad and explore how East Asian medicine and metaphysics offer a radically different approach to beauty, aging, and vitality. Join…
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S2 Ep 13 - Becoming Tigress: Sex, Style & Second Spring Magic
What if the time between peri and post-menopause wasn’t a decline, but a sacred portal? This episode is an eclectic blend of East Asian energetics, sensual empowerment, and a fierce reimagining of age. We talk White Tigress energy, the frequency of fabric, and how to style yourself as a future...
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S2 Ep 12 - Unfiltered: Beauty, Aging, and the Asian Gaze
In this episode, we explore how our Asian American identities have evolved as we've gotten older — and how the narrative we grew up with no longer fits. We talk about the shifting landscape of what it means to be Asian in America today, especially for women navigating beauty standards, aging, and...
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S2 Ep 11 - Menarche Magic: Awaken the Red Phoenix
This isn’t your average puberty talk. We’re talking blood, initiation, and the fire of transformation. From East Asian energetics to our personal menarche stories, this is a powerful reframe of first blood you won’t want to miss. Show Notes Elemental Archetypes – Daoist...
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S2 Ep 10 - Aging Online
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual violence and domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org for confidential...
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S2 Ep 9 - Reframing Perimenopause
In this episode, we explore the multifaceted journey of midlife as two women entering perimenopause. From navigating the ever-changing landscape of social media to understanding the ancient wisdom of the "second spring," we dive into the experience of perimenopause—its symptoms, emotional shifts,...
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S2 Ep 8 - Year of the Snake
In this episode, we delve into the Year of the Snake—a time of transformation, reflection, and embracing life's rhythms. We explore the cunning nature of the Snake and how its influence can guide us toward deeper understanding of astrology, timing, and the balance between destiny and free will....
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S2 Ep 7 - Through the Dragon's Eyes: Ascension Year
In this episode, we dive into the Year of the Dragon, exploring its rich cultural significance and the lessons it offers as we move into 2025's Snake year. We discuss how this powerful symbol can inspire growth, enhance intuition, and improve communication and self-expression. From understanding...
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S2 Ep 6 - Unbothered: A Preview of Snake Year
In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of Snake energy, exploring how it teaches us to embrace complexity in our identity and navigate the depths of our emotions. We discuss the unbothered mindset, shifting perspectives, and the importance of self-acceptance as we journey...
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S2 Ep 5 - Ghostly Traditions
Join us this spooky season as we delve into the fascinating world of ghosts and spirits! In this chilling episode, we share personal ghost stories and explore the significance of spirits in East Asian cultures, including the intriguing concept of hungry ghosts. We’ll discuss how organ donation…
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S2 Ep 4 - A Return to the Womb
In this episode of Beauty as a Birthright, we delve into the intersection of Chinese medicine and the journey of birth. We explore the significance of touch practices in healing trauma and its essential role in navigating relationships and family dynamics. We also discuss how the senses can…
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S2 Ep 3 - Motherhood Obsessions
In this episode, we explore Paige's journey of personal growth, touching on themes of perfectionism, motherhood, and self-discovery. Paige opens up about finding her voice as a clinician, navigating the "Dark Night of the Soul," and embracing transformation through self-compassion. We also dive...
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S2 Ep 2 - Soulmate Within
In this episode, Tamsin joins the hot seat where she explores patterns in relationships, healing from a decade-old trauma, and the journey of self-discovery. We also delve into the importance of intuition, the influence of our senses, and the grounding power that they both hold. Tune in for an...
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S2 Ep 1 - Dragon, Monkey, Tiger… Oh My!
We took an unexpected hiatus but we are back for Season 2! In this episode, we share what happened during the Year of the Rabbit (2023) and where we are today in the Year of the Dragon (2024). We have been learning about the subtle differences between self-worth and self-love, the wounds of being…
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Ep 27 — Is Beauty in the Stars?
In this episode, Paige and Tamsin reflect back on the completion of Season I! Tamsin shares her biggest takeaways from the season while Paige uses one word to describe her beauty journey this year. Tamsin explains how others' experiences may or may not influence your own face and beauty, and asks...
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Ep 26 — Is Beauty Intergenerational Trauma?
In this episode, Paige and Tamsin reflect on their previous guest episode with Leah Abramson, Ep 25 — Is Beauty Happening for Me? They talk about how plastic surgery influences your Dao, and Tamsin shares an observation between eyebrows in Asia versus the US. Both hosts discuss mixed race beauty...
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Ep 25 — Is Beauty Happening for Me?
Leah Abramson (she/her/hers) is an open-hearted soul, Bay Area native, aspiring editorial model, currently located in the Los Angeles community and recent graduate from UCLA with a degree in Gender Studies. Leah comes from a multi-racial background from Russia, Lithuania, Sierra Leone and parts…
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Ep 24 — Is Beauty the Fear of Dying?
Mangda Sengvanhpheng is an artist, healing practitioner, and the Founder of BACII. Her life’s work is guided by her Laotian last name, which means “the light of the full moon.” She explores ways of illuminating our fears and bridging the duality of living and dying through her platform, BACII....
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Ep 23 — Is Beauty a Craving?
In this episode, Paige and Tamsin discuss their previous guest episode with Claudia Soto, Ep 21 — Is Beauty The Last Dance? and how they felt inspired by the lessons Claudia learned from her mother as it relates to body image and fitness. Paige shares where things currently are for her with her...
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Ep 22 — Is Beauty Everything You Want?
In this episode, Paige and Tamsin reflect on this past 2022's Year of the Water Tiger. Tamsin discusses what the year was like for her as a monkey and what it meant for this Tiger year to be her "clash year." Paige shares about her experience as a Fire Tiger in the Water Tiger year and what…
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Ep 21 — Is Beauty the Last Dance?
Claudia Soto is a London-born, Melbourne-based, Spanish/Chilean yoga and pilates teacher and the creator of Cloud Sways — a space to encourage people to move their bodies for all reasons excluding societal pressures and to dismantle the false narrative that size and abilities are a reflection of...
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Ep 20 — Is Beauty Regenerative?
In this episode, Paige and Tamsin talk about the importance of learning from young children and how your vibe influences your beauty. Tamsin shares a few real life examples that have recently helped her feel more at peace with her own aging journey. We also discuss the importance of getting into…
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Ep 19 — Is Beauty a Superpower?
Jennifer Norman is a Korean-American adoptee, single mom, and the Founder & Chief Human Officer of The Human Beauty Movement (The HBM), a Certified B Corporation on a mission to instill every human with the beauty of self-love. She is passionate about diversity appreciation, humanitarianism and...
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Ep 18 — Is Beauty a Past Life?
In this episode, Paige opens up about the similarities between what Sunaina shared in our previous episode and her marriage. Tamsin talks about some of her relationship patterns and what she is continuing to learn on her own personal beauty journey. We also make some predictions for Tamsin's love...
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Ep 17 — Is Beauty Divine Simplicity?
Sunaina Madhav Dasi is a multidimensional human that holds many identities. They immigrated from Bangalore, India in 1996 and identify as a mixed race person (Indo-Aryan and Dravidian) who speaks Tamil as their mother-tongue. Their yoga practice is deeply rooted in Hinduism, Bhakti and social...
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Ep 16 — Is Beauty Found in Adornment?
In this episode, Tamsin and Paige reflect on health as it relates to weight, their favorite kind of jewelry (and its significance), as well as how women compare themselves to other women physically. Paige opens up about her own journey with an auto-immune disease and how she's had to navigate her...
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Ep 15 — Is Beauty Reconciling with Autoimmunity?
Franchesca Isaac is the co-owner of Alma Acupuncture based in Philadelphia. She identifies as a multicultural Black and Puerto Rican, daughter of immigrant parents from the US Virgin Islands, and a passionate plant lover. In the episode, Franchesca shares about her ongoing journey with Crohn's...
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Ep 14 — Is Beauty a Namesake?
Sandra is a Brooklyn based acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, and founder of Treatment by Lanshin dedicated to treating skin disorders and rejuvenating skin using the unique approach of Chinese medicine. She also has her own Lanshin line of beauty tools, and is passionate as a TCM educator…
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S1 Ep 13 — Is Beauty a Dance of Qi?
In our last episode with Laura Morris (Ep 11 Is Beauty the Act of Surrender?), Laura shares how one of her first experiences with beauty was the message that beauty is painful. We also chatted about moving beauty into something that can be seen as easeful, and discuss some more hopes and fears...
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S1 Ep 12 — Is Beauty the Act of Surrender?
Laura Morris is a feng shui consultant based out of Prince Edward County, Canada. She is co-founder of the Mindful Design Feng Shui School, and the co-host of the Holistic Spaces podcast. She works closely with her clients to co-create nurturing living spaces and provides insight through her…
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S1 Ep 11 — Is Beauty Destiny?
In our last episode with Amanda Michelle (Ep 10 Is Beauty Self-Extracted?) we talked about what it is like to think about beauty as a trans-racial adoptee and why the plant ceremony culture stateside can be problematic. In this episode, Tamsin and Paige talk about how self-expression and…
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S1 Ep 10 — Is Beauty Self-Extracted?
Amanda Michelle is a direct descendant of the Guarani Nation in Paraguay and currently resides in Southern California. Her work with Activated Living focuses on bridging both worlds of our contemporary times and traditional Indigenous ways through media, storytelling, art, consulting, guidance…
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S1 Ep 9 — Is Beauty Delusional?
In our last episode with Kyle Yoshioka (Ep 8 Is Beauty Pathological Confidence?) we talked a lot about intersectional identities, and what it means to be pathologically confident. In this episode, Tamsin and Paige talk about beauty and how it can expressed through movement, gender identities, Gen...
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S1 Ep 8 — Is Beauty Pathological Confidence?
Kyle Yoshioka is the Editor and Content Manager of Influential Point. They identify as a biracial, nonbinary, and neurodivergent queer person. This has given them an intimate understanding of how interpersonal, intergenerational, and intercultural factors influence health. Their ultimate goal is…
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S1 Ep 7 — Is Beauty Unbounded Power
The last episode with Amrit Singh (Ep 6 Is Beauty Protection?) helped us reflect on beauty in our teenage years, and better understand South Asian beauty standards. In this episode, Tamsin and Paige talk about beauty in terms of body size, shape and qi. Paige shares a first experience that turns...
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S1 Ep 6 — Is Beauty Protection?
Amrit Singh is a Toronto-based registered acupuncturist and founder of 6BabeBeauty, a movement to celebrate women in all their glory. Her mission is to let women know there is an option for youthfulness, health, and beauty naturally through acupuncture. Amrit also writes on the intersection of...
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S1 Ep5 — Is Beauty Taking Up Space?
The last episode with Jamee Pineda, LAc, MPH (Ep 4 Is Beauty the Power of Desiring One Self?) leveled up our understanding of this evolving concept of beauty. In this episode, Tamsin and Paige share deeply personal stories about taking up space as a form of reclaiming their beauty from toxic...
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S1 Ep 4 — Is Beauty the Power of Desiring One Self?
Jamee Pineda, LAc, MPA a Hilot Binabaylan, Chinese Medicine practitioner based in Baltimore, Maryland, and host of The Decolonizing Medicine Podcast talks about beauty as a powerful form of desirability, liberation, resistance and sometimes, even danger. His multidimensional identities as a...
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S1 Ep3 — Is Beauty an Act of Witnessing?
In this episode, we reflect on what we learned from our previous episode with Anjie Cho from Mindful Design Feng Shui School and Holistic Spaces. We chat about the idea of beauty as an act of witnessing and being seen. What does it mean to "be seen" and how does witnessing others influence the…
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S1 Ep2 — Is Beauty Impermanence?
In our first guest episode, we chat with New York based architect and founder of Holistic Spaces — Anjie Cho — who combines interconnectedness and interdependence of spaces through the mastery of the art of Feng Shui. She is the author of Holistic Spaces: 108 Ways to Create a Mindful and Peaceful...
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Trailer
Welcome to Beauty as a Birthright — a podcast where we decode the evolving concept of beauty from a multidimensional lens. In this space, we embark on a journey with engaging guests from all walks of life to figure out — if beauty is a birthright… Then what’s our legacy? We're your hosts, Dr....
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S1 Ep1 — Is Beauty a Birthright?
In our first episode, we chat about our hopes and fears in regards to starting this podcast, and the concept of immortality from a Chinese medicine perspective. How does our beauty relate to our immortality? Is beauty a birthright? If so, then what's our legacy? As two doctors, we're used to…
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About this show
Beauty as a Birthright is a podcast that explores the evolving concept of beauty by awakening our 6 senses — touch, smell, sight, auditory, taste, and intuition — through embodied Daoist practices. Tune in as we navigate the complexity of inner and outer beauty and its impact on every aspect of our lives from aging, body transformations, childhood trauma, romantic relationships, motherhood, running small businesses, and so much more! If beauty is our birthright, then what is our legacy?
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