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The Apricot Grove Podcast

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The Apricot Grove Podcast

With Dr. Edward Neal and Mel Hopper Koppelman

Join us in retelling our human story through conversations that weave together Chinese medicine, nature, society, and creativity. Hosted by Edward Neal and Mel Hopper Koppelman, The Apricot Grove Podcast explores the living wisdom of the Neijing tradition through interviews, reflections, and thought-provoking dialogue. These episodes offer fresh perspectives on ancient teachings and their relevance to the modern world.

About the Hosts

Dr. Edward Neal, MD

Dr. Edward Neal, MD

For the past two decades, Dr. Neal has developed a novel approach to classical text research based on reinvestigations of basic character and text meaning and has used these techniques to reconstitute the essential meaning of these remarkable writings. As a physician educated in both Western and Chinese medicine, Dr. Neal is widely acclaimed as a global expert in early Chinese medical texts. He has special proficiency in using these ancient practices in the aid of those with complex and serious health issues. Working in this capacity, he has acted as a consultant to the World Health Organization and as a Visiting Scholar in East Asian Medicine at the University of San Diego Medical School. Dr. Neal serves as the Director and primary teacher for Neijing Nature-Based Medicine 2-Year Postgraduate Mentorship Training and Advanced Clinical Training programs, located on this website.

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Mel Hopper Koppelman, DAc

Mel Hopper Koppelman integrates systems biology, Neijing medicine, developmental neurology, and pragmatic herbs based on medical first principles. She earned her MSc in Acupuncture from the Northern College of Acupuncture (UK) in 2012 and a second MSc in Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States (USA) in 2015. A reviewer for several peer-reviewed medical journals, Mel has published extensively on acupuncture research. She is a student of Ed’s and teaches at the Apricot Grove. Her blog, essays.synthesishealth.co, offers insights on various health topics and evidence-based medicine. Mel also leads a global online community dedicated to reversing complex chronic illnesses at synthesishealth.co.

Episodes

Episode 9: School’s Closed – The Future of Acupuncture Education

In recent years, acupuncture schools have been closing at an alarming rate. With rising tuition fees and increasing student debt, the future of many acupuncture students seems uncertain. Are we witnessing the end of the traditional model and the emergence of something new? Join [...]

Episode 14: Breathing with AI

Join Dr. Neal and Mel as they discuss the rapidly evolving world of AI, its philosophical implications, and its comparison to human consciousness. They delve into the significance of traditional knowledge, the essence of human consciousness, and the potential effects of AI and technology [...]

Episode 15: Neijing Brain Balancing

Join us as we discuss brain laterality, balancing the left and right hemispheres, and how these dynamics influence our lives. We talk about the historical understanding of brain functions, share personal anecdotes, and explore practical ways to achieve neurological harmony. Discover the fascinating connections [...]

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