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Permission to Stop and Drink Flowers

Somewhere along the way, I became very good at thinking, stressing, worrying and doing. Actually if I think about it I know exactly when and where ...

Gratitude, Compassion, Appreciation, Love: I Used to Think They Were the Same Thing. They're Not.

OK so I'm going to start with a confession. I used to think practicing gratitude was a little cheesy. For most of my life, my version of gratitude...

Already on a GLP-1? Here's What Your Body Needs More Of

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to serious nutrient deficiencies most doctors don't mention. Here's what's missing — and how ancient...

You Don't Have to Earn Rest: A Founder's Honest Story

You Don't Have to Earn Rest I just got back from a long weekend in Seattle. It was my second retreat this year. Four days, fully disconnected: no e...

The TCM 30-Day Reset: Why You're Not Losing Weight (And What Ancient Chinese Medicine Says to Do About It)

You've tried eating less, going on different diets, and cutting back. You've tried moving more. And yet something isn't shifting, not just on the s...

The Qi on Shark Tank (S17 E5)

I Applied to Shark Tank Three Times in Six Years. Here's What Happened When I Finally Got In. The first time I applied to Shark Tank, The Qi was ba...

What Is Qi? Understanding Life Energy, Qigong, and Why Drink Flowers

What is Qi — and what does it have to do with your morning tea? Explore the ancient Chinese concept of life energy, the practice of Qigong, and how...

When Is the Best Time to Drink Matcha? (And How to Actually Feel Its Benefits)

This isn’t our first Matcha rodeo. Here is an old photo of our Rose Matcha from 4 years ago.If you’ve been with us for a while, you might remember ...

How to Start a Journaling Ritual (Even If You Don’t Know What to Write)

When I first started journaling, I really struggled with it. Over the last 10 years, I have on and off journaled. When I did journal in general, I ...

7-Day Digital Detox: What Happened When I Gave Up My Phone (TCM Perspective)

I gave up my phone and laptop for 7 days. Here’s what a 7-day digital detox taught me about my nervous system through a TCM (traditional Chinese me...

What Does Love Actually Mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

In modern culture, love is often described as chemistry, attraction, or emotional intensity. We talk about “falling” in love, losing love, chasing ...

Chef, NATASHA PICKOWICZ

Inner Qi circle series #3. Chef NATASHA PICKOWICZ 1. Baking is “easy” for you (not for us!) but Everyone Hot Pot is a spicy plot twist. What new ri...