What Your Shen Says About You: Sleep, Anxiety & Emotional Health

02/12/25 • 16 min

Discover how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views the heart as more than just an organ—it's the Emperor of the body, governing emotions, clarity, and connection. In this episode of The Wellness Inspired Podcast, we explore the Shen, the spirit of the heart, and how it influences joy, anxiety, sleep, and overall well-being. Learn practical TCM strategies to nourish your Shen and restore emotional balance with acupuncture, herbal medicine, breathwork, and heart-supporting foods. If you're feeling restless, disconnected, or overwhelmed, this episode will help you understand your heart’s energy and how to bring it back into harmony. Tune in now and start your journey to a calmer mind and a healthier heart!

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Wellness Inspired Podcast - What Your Shen Says About You: Sleep, Anxiety & Emotional Health

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Hello Wellness Warriors . Welcome back to another episode of the Wellness Insp inspired podcast , a place where you can find inspiration , motivation and empowerment in the pursuit of a wellness lifestyle . I'm your host , sherry Davidson . I'm a wellness coach , acupuncturist , trail runner and former interior designer in Houston , texas , and I am deeply passionate about health and wellb