Sunroot Sessions

What does it mean to have true energy?In this episode, we break down the concept of Zheng Qi — your upright, unshakeable vitality — and how to protect it in a high-stakes world.Learn the real sources of energy in TCM and Medical Astrology, how rhythm affects focus, why luxury can deplete you, and how elite performers sustain clarity without burning out.Support the show🗓️ Book a consultation ✉️ Join my mailing list 🎵 Music by: Cavil Fortis The information you learn here are for educational and informational purposes only. These do not constitute medical advice, diagnoses, or treatments. I am not a licensed medical doctor, and this podcast should not be considered a substitute for professional medical care from a qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or other licensed healthcare professionals regarding any medical condition or treatment before making any health-related decisions.

Where do emotions go when you don’t let them out?In this episode, we decode how emotions live in the body — from the TCM view of organ-emotion pairs to the astrological transits that trigger release or repression. Learn how humidity, breath, and timing affect your emotional flow, and how to maintain daily emotional hygiene that’s authentic, not performative.Support the show🗓️ Book a consultation ✉️ Join my mailing list 🎵 Music by: Cavil Fortis The information you learn here are for educational and informational purposes only. These do not constitute medical advice, diagnoses, or treatments. I am not a licensed medical doctor, and this podcast should not be considered a substitute for professional medical care from a qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or other licensed healthcare professionals regarding any medical condition or treatment before making any health-related decisions.

Healing isn’t about “more supplements” — it’s about timing.This episode blends Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Astrology to decode your body’s natural rhythm within our tropical climate. Learn why humidity messes with your digestion, how lunar cycles affect your energy, and how to heal in sync with local seasons, not fight them.Support the show🗓️ Book a consultation ✉️ Join my mailing list 🎵 Music by: Cavil Fortis The information you learn here are for educational and informational purposes only. These do not constitute medical advice, diagnoses, or treatments. I am not a licensed medical doctor, and this podcast should not be considered a substitute for professional medical care from a qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or other licensed healthcare professionals regarding any medical condition or treatment before making any health-related decisions.

Stress shows up in the body long before we admit it. In this episode, we’ll unpack how stress manifests physically and emotionally, the difference between short-term and chronic overload, why some people crash while others numb out, the common signs your body is storing stress, and safe, consistent ways to reset your system. With insights from both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Astrology, you’ll finally understand what stress is really doing to you, and how to recover for good.Support the show🗓️ Book a consultation ✉️ Join my mailing list 🎵 Music by: Cavil Fortis The information you learn here are for educational and informational purposes only. These do not constitute medical advice, diagnoses, or treatments. I am not a licensed medical doctor, and this podcast should not be considered a substitute for professional medical care from a qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or other licensed healthcare professionals regarding any medical condition or treatment before making any health-related decisions.

Tired… but not sleepy? You’re not alone. In this episode of Sunroot Sessions, we unpack what “tired” really means through the lenses of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Astrology. You’ll discover the most common holistic causes of fatigue, why tiredness often follows patterns, how to catch the early whispers before burnout, and the lifestyle shifts that actually make a difference over time. By the end, you’ll see that your energy isn’t random — it’s a map. And when you learn to read it, you stop running on empty and start living with vitality.Support the show🗓️ Book a consultation ✉️ Join my mailing list 🎵 Music by: Cavil Fortis The information you learn here are for educational and informational purposes only. These do not constitute medical advice, diagnoses, or treatments. I am not a licensed medical doctor, and this podcast should not be considered a substitute for professional medical care from a qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or other licensed healthcare professionals regarding any medical condition or treatment before making any health-related decisions.

In this episode of Sunroot Sessions, we’re breaking down one of the core ideas of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Qi — your life energy. You’ll learn what Qi really is (beyond the “mystical” buzz), the different types of Qi that fuel and protect your body, how it flows through channels like rivers, the real-life signs it’s out of balance, and simple ways to nourish, protect, and keep it moving.If you’ve ever felt “off” and couldn’t explain why, this episode will show you how Qi connects your body, mind, and emotions into one living system.Support the show🗓️ Book a consultation ✉️ Join my mailing list 🎵 Music by: Cavil Fortis The information you learn here are for educational and informational purposes only. These do not constitute medical advice, diagnoses, or treatments. I am not a licensed medical doctor, and this podcast should not be considered a substitute for professional medical care from a qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or other licensed healthcare professionals regarding any medical condition or treatment before making any health-related decisions.

In this episode of Sunroot Sessions, we explore the ancient practice of Medical Astrology — the original holistic health system of the West that connects the stars and planets to your body’s rhythms, strengths, and sensitivities.You’ll learn how your natal chart reveals constitutional tendencies, why timing (like Moon cycles and planetary transits) affects digestion, sleep, and stress, what Medical Astrology is not (spoiler: it’s not fortune-telling), and how it complements other systems like TCM and Ayurveda.If you’ve ever wanted a “weather forecast” for your health, this episode shows you how the stars can guide your healing.Support the show🗓️ Book a consultation ✉️ Join my mailing list 🎵 Music by: Cavil Fortis The information you learn here are for educational and informational purposes only. These do not constitute medical advice, diagnoses, or treatments. I am not a licensed medical doctor, and this podcast should not be considered a substitute for professional medical care from a qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or other licensed healthcare professionals regarding any medical condition or treatment before making any health-related decisions.

In this episode of Sunroot Sessions, we dive into what Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) really is (beyond herbs and acupuncture) and why it’s a complete medical system that sees you as a living ecosystem, not a broken machine. I’ll share how TCM views the body differently from Western medicine, the kinds of issues it can help with (yes, even the “weird” ones like waking at 3am or crying during acupuncture), what a typical consultation with me looks like, and how to know if this approach is right for you.If you’ve ever felt like “your labs are normal” while your body says otherwise, this conversation will give you a new lens on healing.Support the show🗓️ Book a consultation ✉️ Join my mailing list 🎵 Music by: Cavil Fortis The information you learn here are for educational and informational purposes only. These do not constitute medical advice, diagnoses, or treatments. I am not a licensed medical doctor, and this podcast should not be considered a substitute for professional medical care from a qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or other licensed healthcare professionals regarding any medical condition or treatment before making any health-related decisions.

🌿 What does holistic healing really mean beyond quick fixes and trendy buzzwords?In this episode of Sunroot Sessions, we unpack how Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Astrology work together to reveal the body’s story, timing, and root causes. From stress and digestion to fatigue and burnout, discover why the body never forgets, and how true healing begins when you finally listen.Support the show🗓️ Book a consultation ✉️ Join my mailing list 🎵 Music by: Cavil Fortis The information you learn here are for educational and informational purposes only. These do not constitute medical advice, diagnoses, or treatments. I am not a licensed medical doctor, and this podcast should not be considered a substitute for professional medical care from a qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or other licensed healthcare professionals regarding any medical condition or treatment before making any health-related decisions.

In the very first episode of Sunroot Sessions, I share my story of living with multiple chronic conditions and why I turned to Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Astrology to truly understand my body.This isn’t another fluffy wellness podcast; it’s about the messy, real side of healing, calling out both the limits of modern medicine and the hype of the wellness industry, and building a grounded, honest path forward. If you’ve ever been told “your labs are normal” while you still feel like crap, this one’s for you.Support the show🗓️ Book a consultation ✉️ Join my mailing list 🎵 Music by: Cavil Fortis The information you learn here are for educational and informational purposes only. These do not constitute medical advice, diagnoses, or treatments. I am not a licensed medical doctor, and this podcast should not be considered a substitute for professional medical care from a qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or other licensed healthcare professionals regarding any medical condition or treatment before making any health-related decisions.