Ep 451 Understanding Energetic Anatomy w/ Dr. Laurel Stuart

In this episode of Celeste, a therapist podcast, host Celeste welcomes Laurel Stuart, a guest from the beautiful island of Barbados who now resides in Canada. Laurel shares her unique perspective on the weather, comparing the current zero degrees to the negative 50 degrees they faced a week ago, highlighting the importance of perspective.

Raised in an extended family, Laurel grew up surrounded by aunts, uncles, and grandparents who embraced traditional medicines. She discusses the influence of her family, particularly the women in her mother's generation who were all teachers, in fostering open-mindedness towards unfamiliar healing methods. Laurel reveals her personal journey with diabetes, being diagnosed as a type one diabetic, and how Eastern medicines have significantly improved her quality of life despite her reliance on insulin.

The conversation touches upon cultural differences in family dynamics, contrasting Laurel's experience in Barbados with the more individualistic society in America. The episode explores themes of health, wellness, family, and cultural perspectives.

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