218 Anissa Nova on Reclaiming Menopause with Traditional Chinese Medicine

<p>🔥 Breaking news! Get <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://go.hotflashinc.com/hottruth" target="_blank">The Hot Truth About Hormone Therapy</a> – it's out now! This is a digital guide to help women and the women who care for them to navigate the chaos.</p><p></p><p>Anissa Nova spent years in corporate tech before retraining as a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, herbalism and energy work. Now she runs Pure Alchemy in Sydney, Australia, where she blends strength training, breathwork and rest with acupuncture and energy alignment to help women reconnect with their bodies.</p><p></p><p>Highlights</p><p></p><p>02:04 – The Yellow Emperor's Classic and the 7-year cycle</p><p>03:52 – Yin, blood, and turning inward</p><p>06:59 – The liberation of no longer being "fertile"</p><p>09:05 – Hormone therapy isn't the only solution</p><p>10:30 – "We weren't built incorrectly"</p><p>12:06 – Helping women transition off HRT when it's not working</p><p>17:23 – The energetic nature of herbs</p><p>21:43 – What medical qigong actually is</p><p>26:12 – Mind, emotion, and energy shaping reality</p><p>28:31 – Applying a modern model to ancient medicine</p><p>29:47 – Why clinical trials don't reflect real-world treatment</p><p>31:06 – Where science's gold standard falls short</p><p>31:48 – Appreciating the placebo effect</p><p>36:11 – Emotions are energy — clean up now or later</p><p>37:30 – Acupressure vs. acupuncture</p><p>38:41 – Those electric zaps during acupuncture, explained</p><p></p><p>Connect with Anissa Nova</p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.purealchemy.com.au" target="_blank">Pure Alchemy</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anissa-au-04bab2141" target="_blank">Anissa Nova</a></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/purealchemytcm/" target="_blank"><b>@Purealchemytcm</b></a></p><p>Pure Alchemy — Sutherland Shire, Sydney, Australia</p><p></p><p>Connect with Hotflash inc</p><p>TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://hotflashinc.menopause/" target="_blank">@hotflashinc.menopause</a></p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hotflashinc/" target="_blank">@hotflashinc</a></p><p>X: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/hotflashinc" target="_blank">@hotflashinc</a></p><p>YOUTUBE <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@hotflashinc" target="_blank">@hotflashinc</a></p><p>Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/hotflashinc" target="_blank">@hotflashinc</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-marie-mcqueen-0619346/" target="_blank">Ann Marie McQueen</a></p><p></p><p>Disclaimer</p><p>This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your treatment, supplements, or lifestyle.</p>