The Dao of Humaning

Dr. Christine Sanmiquel L.Ac, DAOM, PMP
  • 5.0 (6)
  • ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

The Dao of Human-ing with Dr. Christine offers a grounded and practical exploration of health, wellness, and the wonders of everyday life. Hosted by Dr. Christine — a licensed acupuncturist, ordained Daoist priest, holder of doctorate degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Qigong, and a Project Management Professional — the podcast brings structure and depth to conversations about the body, emotions, the nervous system, and the human experience.

Episodes

  1. 5H AGO

    Destabilization as a Doorway: How Life’s Transitions Create Opportunities for Healing

    In this episode, we’re going deeper into the idea of life’s “gates” and what it really means to move through a time of destabilization. Using postpartum as a tangible example, we explore how moments that feel chaotic or uncomfortable are actually intentional opportunities for transformation and healing. From migraines to mood patterns, we look at what’s possible when you learn to lean into discomfort instead of resisting it. In This Episode: Why destabilization is a necessary part of transformation, not something to avoidHow postpartum serves as a powerful (and often overlooked) window for healingReal examples of physical and emotional patterns that can shift during these transitionsWhat it actually looks like to “lean in” to discomfort with intentionHow these same principles apply to puberty, perimenopause, and other life thresholdsLearning to be uncomfortable isn’t easy, but it’s one of the most powerful skills we can develop. When we stop resisting these transitional seasons and instead meet them with intention, we create the conditions for real, lasting change. PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://thedaoofhumaning.buzzsprout.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1869811351 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/79Llx5Um3cDSJqXG0JIsVL RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2574021.rss Support & Connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristine.sanmiquel/

    19 min

  2. APR 7

    Puberty and Perimenopause: What They Have in Common and Why It Matters

    In this episode, we're looking at two of the most significant transitions in a woman's life and what happens when they show up in the same house at the same time. We explore why Chinese medicine has always understood puberty and perimenopause as part of the same arc, what these thresholds actually do to the body, and why the patterns that surface at a gate matter more than most people realize. In This Episode: Why puberty and perimenopause are more similar than they appearWhat Chinese medicine means by a "gate" and why gates are not problems to solveWhy gates amplify patterns and what that means for healingWhat it looks like when two generations are at a threshold at the same time.Why your attention at a gate shapes what comes through itPODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://thedaoofhumaning.buzzsprout.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1869811351 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/79Llx5Um3cDSJqXG0JIsVL RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2574021.rss Support & Connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristine.sanmiquel/

    23 min

  3. MAR 31

    Why Calm Isn’t the Goal: Rethinking Nervous System Health

    In this episode, we’re redefining what a “healthy” nervous system really means and why it’s not about being calm all the time. Instead of forcing rest, we explore how your nervous system is designed to move, adapt, and support you and how true regulation comes from being able to move through different states, not stay stuck in one. In This Episode: Why calm isn’t the goalThe myth of “rest and digest” as the ideal stateHow your nervous system is working for you, not against youWhy getting stuck (not stress itself) is the issueThe importance of moving through statesIncreasing your capacity to hold more of lifeLetting yourself feel the full range of emotionsPODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://thedaoofhumaning.buzzsprout.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1869811351 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/79Llx5Um3cDSJqXG0JIsVL RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2574021.rss Support & Connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristine.sanmiquel/

    17 min

  4. MAR 24

    Understanding Your Energy: Why Rest Isn’t Always the Answer

    In this episode, we’re looking at energy and why you can feel tired even when you’re getting enough rest. We explore how fatigue isn’t always about needing more sleep. Sometimes it’s about how your energy is moving, or not moving, in the body, and learning how to better understand what your system actually needs. In This Episode: Why you can feel tired even when you’re getting enough sleepA different way to understand energy and fatigueWhat it means when energy feels “stuck”How to tell if you need rest or movementThe role of emotional and environmental factors in your energyWhy noticing patterns matters more than assumingUnderstanding natural ebbs and flows in energyPODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://thedaoofhumaning.buzzsprout.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1869811351 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/79Llx5Um3cDSJqXG0JIsVL RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2574021.rss Support & Connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristine.sanmiquel/

    33 min

  5. MAR 17

    Why Transitions Can Feel So Hard: And How To Navigate Change Without Frustration

    Have you ever noticed how certain transitions in life feel harder than the season you’re actually in? Sometimes our energy begins to shift before the rest of our lives have caught up. We may feel restless, impatient, or frustrated without fully understanding why. In this episode, we explore why transitions like the shift from winter to spring can feel emotionally and energetically challenging. Instead of seeing frustration as something to fix or suppress, we look at how it can be a signal that our energy is changing and asking for movement. Using the seasonal shift from winter to spring as an example, I share the approach I use personally to move through these transitions with more awareness and less resistance. This episode offers a way to think about change that helps us respond to shifting energy with curiosity and alignment rather than pressure or self-judgment. In this episode we explore: • Why transitions often feel more uncomfortable than the seasons themselves  • How frustration can be a signal that energy is beginning to move  • The energetic shift from winter’s inward focus to spring’s rising momentum  • Why our lives and responsibilities don’t always change as quickly as our energy does  • A personal strategy for navigating major energy shifts with more ease and awareness  • How to work with emotional and energetic change instead of fighting against it This conversation is an invitation to approach moments of change with a little more patience and curiosity, and to begin recognizing how your body and energy naturally move through cycles over time. PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://thedaoofhumaning.buzzsprout.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1869811351 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/79Llx5Um3cDSJqXG0JIsVL RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2574021.rss Support & Connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristine.sanmiquel/

    17 min

  6. MAR 10

    The Five Elements: A Simple Framework for Understanding Your Body and Emotions

    Why do our emotions and energy seem to change so often? In this episode, we explore the Five Elements from Traditional Chinese Medicine as a simple framework for understanding the patterns behind our emotional and energetic shifts. Rather than seeing frustration, joy, worry, grief, or fear as problems to fix, the Five Elements offer a way to understand what our bodies may be communicating. Together we walk through the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—and the emotional qualities connected to each one. This episode lays the foundation for many future conversations on the podcast and offers a new lens for relating to your energy, your emotions, and the rhythms of life with more awareness and compassion. In this episode: • Why emotional shifts are not something to “fix"  • How the Five Elements provide a map for understanding the body  • The emotional qualities connected to each element  • How recognizing these patterns can reduce self-judgment PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://thedaoofhumaning.buzzsprout.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1869811351 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/79Llx5Um3cDSJqXG0JIsVL RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2574021.rss Support & Connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristine.sanmiquel/

    33 min

  7. MAR 3

    The Language of Your Body: Learning to Listen

    Your body is constantly communicating through sensations, energy, emotions, and patterns. In this episode, Dr. Christine introduces body literacy through a Chinese medicine lens, sharing how learning to listen early and gently can reduce overwhelm and help you feel more connected, grounded, and at ease in your body. In this episode, we explore: Body literacy as a learnable skill Why symptoms are part of patterns, not isolated problems. How the body communicates through whispers before it shouts. Emotional and energetic signals as meaningful information. The relief that comes from understanding your body as a system. Chinese medicine as a nature-based way of making sense of health. PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://thedaoofhumaning.buzzsprout.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1869811351 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/79Llx5Um3cDSJqXG0JIsVL RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2574021.rss Support & Connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristine.sanmiquel/

    16 min

  8. FEB 24

    Why You Don’t Have to Choose Between Science and Intuition

    In this episode, Dr. Christine explores why science and intuition don’t need to be in opposition. Drawing from her experience teaching research, practicing Chinese medicine, and navigating her own educational path, she invites listeners into a more open, curious way of understanding health, life, and decision-making. In this episode, we explore: Why true science begins with curiosity, not certainty How black-and-white thinking limits how we understand health and life The difference between textbook knowledge and lived experience What happens when we allow nuance instead of forcing answers Using both information and intuition without overwhelm Health challenges as projects to explore, not problems to fix PODCAST INFO:  Podcast website: https://thedaoofhumaning.buzzsprout.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1869811351 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/79Llx5Um3cDSJqXG0JIsVL RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2574021.rss Support & Connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/om_mami_/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://thedaoofhumaning.buzzsprout.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1869811351 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/79Llx5Um3cDSJqXG0JIsVL RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2574021.rss Support & Connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristine.sanmiquel/

    21 min

  9. FEB 17

    Welcome to the Dao of Humaning

    Episode Summary: This opening episode is an invitation into The Dao of Human-ing. This is a space to explore what it means to be human on all levels, physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Dr. Christine shares why this podcast has been a long time coming and introduces the non-problematic, practical, and deeply human lens that will guide future conversations. In this episode, we explore: “Human-ing” as an active practice, not a destination The Dao as “the Way” and the image of walking a path together Why science and spirit don’t need to be separate The idea that messy or hard experiences can be meaningful and useful Discernment in a world with so many inputs Creating more space for grace in everyday life PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://thedaoofhumaning.buzzsprout.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1869811351 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/79Llx5Um3cDSJqXG0JIsVL RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2574021.rss Support & Connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristine.sanmiquel/

    20 min

  10. JAN 17

    The Dao of Humaning Intro

    The Dao of Human-ing with Dr. Christine offers a grounded and practical exploration of health, wellness, and the wonders of everyday life. Hosted by Dr. Christine — a licensed acupuncturist, ordained Daoist priest, holder of doctorate degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Qigong, and a Project Management Professional — the podcast brings structure and depth to conversations about the body, emotions, the nervous system, and the human experience. PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://thedaoofhumaning.buzzsprout.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1869811351 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/79Llx5Um3cDSJqXG0JIsVL RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2574021.rss Support & Connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristine.sanmiquel/

    1 min
  • 10 Episodes

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The Dao of Human-ing with Dr. Christine offers a grounded and practical exploration of health, wellness, and the wonders of everyday life. Hosted by Dr. Christine — a licensed acupuncturist, ordained Daoist priest, holder of doctorate degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Qigong, and a Project Management Professional — the podcast brings structure and depth to conversations about the body, emotions, the nervous system, and the human experience.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Christine Sanmiquel L.Ac, DAOM, PMP
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
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