PODCAST · health
Puzzle Exchange
by tjennychen
2 doctors eat ramen together and discuss the most difficult questions in medicine.
Episodes
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IVF, Infertility & Acupuncture: What Patients Wish They Knew | Katerina Jones
What do patients wish they knew before starting IVF? Fertility nurse Katerina Jones joins Dr. Deb Ma to discuss the appointments, injections, costs, uncertainty, and relationship strain that can come with infertility treatment. We also discuss acupuncture as supportive care during IVF and why...
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What a Pill Can’t Fix | Ayurveda, Integrative Medicine & Acupuncture
What happens when the usual treatment isn’t the whole answer? Dr. Malathi Acharya joins Dr. Deb Ma to explore Ayurveda, integrative medicine and acupuncture, and what diet, lifestyle, breathwork and herbs can add alongside conventional care. They discuss menopause care, walk through alternate...
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Over 50? You’re More Capable Than You Think | PT & Acupuncturist Explain
Does getting older mean giving up the activities you love? Physical therapist Tiara Dunson and acupuncturist Dr. Deb Ma discuss what changes after 50, how to adapt your workouts, and how to get moving again after injury. Plus: how physical therapy and acupuncture can complement each other. Read…
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Why Doctors Don't Ask for Help: A Psychiatrist's Own Burnout Story
A psychiatrist and a Chinese medicine doctor sit down to talk about the thing doctors are least likely to say out loud: I am not okay.Dr. Joanne Lee MD is a psychiatrist and the founder of Resera Health. I'm Dr. Deb Ma (PhD, LAc, OMD), an acupuncturist in San Francisco. Joanne worked inside the...
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You Can't Force Sleep: A Sleep Psychiatrist x TCM Doctor on Insomnia - Puzzle Exchange Podcast
A sleep psychiatrist and a Chinese medicine doctor sit down to answer the question we both hear every week: why can't I sleep, and why does everything I try make it worse?Dr. Nishi Bhopal MD is a psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician in the Bay Area. I'm Dr. Deb Ma (PhD, LAc, OMD), an...
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Longevity Lab: 3 Doctors on Why Your Wearable Isn't Making You Healthier
Everyone in the room had a wearable. The 3 doctors on stage didn't.That gap is the whole conversation. This is the Executive Longevity Lab, the first in a new series from Puzzle Exchange. Cross discipline, clinician led, and a room small enough to actually think. 3 founders from 3 different...
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Software is solved. Are we going to be okay? Puzzle Exchange No. 14
I hosted a panel in SF with a therapist, a philosopher, and an engineer. Three takes that almost agreed, then sharply didn't. David Khalili (therapist): VCs are buying therapy session data. The pitch to therapists is free premium software in exchange for access to every client session. John Coyle...
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Geek Therapy: How game can bring you safety and control
00:00 Introduction 00:35 Therapeutic Approaches in Gaming 00:53 Understanding the Geek and Gamer Community 02:58 The Role of Creativity in Therapy 05:08 Challenges Faced by Gamers and Artists 07:28 Parental Perspectives on Gaming 09:40 The Impact of Gaming on Mental Health 12:16 Building...
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What Burnout Really Looks Like | Unpacking with Therapist & Mind-body Clinicians | Panel
Burnout doesn’t always look like collapsing. Sometimes it looks like pushing through… until you can’t.In this panel, 3 clinicians unpack what burnout actually is, why it can be hard to recognize in time, and what helps in real life.What we cover: How clinicians define burnout (and why it’s more...
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Sciatica Relief That Actually Works: “Test-Retest” PT Method + Acupuncture Perspective
What if the reason your sciatica isn’t improving is simply that you’re doing the wrong exercises: too many, too soon, without knowing what helps? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ashley Mak, a physical therapist who specializes in sciatica pain.Dr Ashley breaks down his simple “test–retest”...
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Burnout, Belonging & Asian Caregiving with therapist Caitlin Blair and acupuncturist Dr Deb
In this episode of Puzzle Exchange, we sit down with Caitlin Blair, a psychotherapist and founder of Tiny Cottage Therapy, to talk about the real (often invisible) weight of burnout, cultural identity, and the unique pressure many AAPI caregivers carry. In this conversation, we cover: Why AAPI...
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Your Feet Tell a Story: a Gentle Reflexology and Acupuncture session
Guest: Belinda Hanart Host: Dr Deb 00:00 Opening Thoughts and Reflections04:42 First Experience with Acupuncture05:38 Understanding Acupuncture Techniques08:01 Exploring Emotional Connections to Physical Pain08:29 Transitioning from Corporate to Holistic Healing12:29 Reflexology and Body...
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Breast Cancer: The Silent Shame and Unexpected Benefit with therapist Lizbeth Hamlin and Dr Deb
A candid conversation about cancer support, resources, and integrated medicine.This episode honors the complex, layered, and deeply human journey of cancer survival—from diagnosis through long-term recovery.In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked aspects of cancer recovery—the emotional,...
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Modern Acupuncture Meets Chiropractic: How Gentle Touch Heals Babies, Horses & Postnatal Care
Join Dr. Deb, a modern TCM doctor with 17 years of clinical experience, as she sits down with Dr. Cory Shank, a non-traditional chiropractor redefining what chiropractic care can be. In this episode, we explore the evolution of chiropractic and acupuncture, moving beyond traditional approaches…
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NET Explained: Love, Death, & Human Emotions with Dr. Kim Makoi - Puzzle Exchange Podcast
I just had this rare & honest chat with Dr. Kim Makoi that most practitioners avoid: death, grief, vulnerability, and the messy, magical human experience we're all navigating. In this episode of Puzzle Exchange Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kim Makoi, a chiropractor and Neuroemotional Technique...
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How Hypnotherapy & Emotional Trauma Impact Fertility: Mind-Body Healing with Lucy Yaldezian
Discover the connection between your mind, emotions, and fertility journey. In this episode, we explore how emotional blocks and childhood trauma can directly impact conception with Lucy Yaldezian, a hypnotherapist specializing in mind-body work for fertility. Host: Dr Deb Read more:...
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Why Some Of The Best Doctors Work Outside Insurance
I know complaining about the insurance system is a cliché. To doctors, the medical insurance system is like a KPI system that goes too far. It sets incentives for "someone" to get paid instead of for fixing patients. Talking to Dr. Lindsay Stephens, founder of Motus Clinic, I discovered how she's...
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From Hospital Wards to AI Innovation: How One Physician Is Solving Healthcare's Communication Crisis
Dr. Lailah Kara-Newton shares her journey from OBGYN residency to AI healthcare startup founder, tackling patient communication challenges.
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How can homeopath fix trauma? 2 doctors talks about medicine- Puzzle Exchange
Two medical practitioners examine the intersection of traditional healing modalities and modern healthcare challenges. Debbie, a TCM doctor trained in Beijing for 17 yrs, and Kathleen Scheible, a former semiconductor engineer turned homeopath, discuss their clinical approaches and patient care...
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The Truth About TCM in America: A Frustrated Acupuncturist Speaks Out - Puzzle Exchange Podcast
Walking through San Francisco's Chinatown feels like stepping into a time capsule taking you 30 years back in time. The SF Chinatown become an outdated, even embarrassing representation of modern China. The same problem exists with Traditional Chinese Medicine in America: with only a 3-year...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
2 doctors eat ramen together and discuss the most difficult questions in medicine.
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tjennychen
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2 doctors eat ramen together and discuss the most difficult questions in medicine.
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