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From the CDC to the Clinic: Bridging Public Health and Chinese Medicine with Dr. Anisa Kassim
Apr 23, 2026
52m 25s
The Policy Pivot: Loans, Legislation, and the Future of Acupuncture With CSOMA
Mar 27, 2026
47m 59s
Dual Cultivation: Dr Robert Hoffman on Integrating Identity + Profession in Times of Change
Mar 24, 2026
1h 00m 00s
East Meets Evidence: Acupuncture and Modern Medicine for Fertility and Trauma with Nicole Lange
Oct 23, 2025
49m 04s
Dr. Jake Fratkin: Building Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in America
Oct 11, 2025
47m 08s
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| 4/23/26 |  From the CDC to the Clinic: Bridging Public Health and Chinese Medicine with Dr. Anisa Kassim | In this episode of the 39GEN Podcast, Emily sits down with Dr. Anisa Kassim, Chief Academic Officer at Yo San University, to explore her journey through the global healthcare landscape. From serving in Afghani refugee camps and working as a fellow at the CDC to becoming an acupuncturist with a specialty in pediatrics, Anisa shares her unique perspective on why every TCM practitioner is, at their core, a public health advocate. The conversation dives into the intersection of global health sust... | 52m 25s | ||||||
| 3/27/26 | The Policy Pivot: Loans, Legislation, and the Future of Acupuncture With CSOMA | In this special edition of the Yo San University 39GEN Podcast, Emily sits down with CSOMA board members Dr. Julie Tran, Dr. Ra Adcock, and Dr. Robert Hoffman for a deep dive into the ‘perfect storm’ hitting acupuncture schools in 2026. This episode explores the critical impact of the RISE Act and the impending end of Grad Plus loans on July 1st, alongside the controversial California bill AB 2668, which threatens to drive up student debt by mandating a doctorate for entry-level licensure. To... | 47m 59s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 | Dual Cultivation: Dr Robert Hoffman on Integrating Identity + Profession in Times of Change | This episode features Dr. Robert Hoffman, President and CEO of Yo San University, in conversation with host 39GEN Emily. Dr. Hoffman shares his remarkable transition from a high-stakes, 30-year career in the music industry—where he worked as a producer and engineer for icons like Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, and Quincy Jones—to becoming a leader in the field of Chinese medicine. He discusses how the lifestyle of the music business and a transformational relief trip to Sri Lanka following t... | 1h 00m 00s | ||||||
| 10/23/25 | East Meets Evidence: Acupuncture and Modern Medicine for Fertility and Trauma with Nicole Lange | Acupuncturist Nicole Lange joins Sean to dive deep into trauma, fertility, and what real whole-person care looks like in practice. Nicole shares her early path into TCM, how personal experiences led her to specialize in reproductive health and trauma, and why she structures care around a 25 percent troubleshoot, 75 percent cultivate-wellness ratio. The two unpack somatic healing, Stephen Porges’s idea of neuroception, and why felt safety in the clinic, the vibe, the pacing, and touch, is foun... | 49m 04s | ||||||
| 10/11/25 | Dr. Jake Fratkin: Building Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in America | Your 39GEN host Sean sits down with veteran clinician and teacher Dr. Jake Fratkin, who has spent 45 years in East Asian medicine. Jake traces his path from 1970s apprenticeships in Chicago with Dr. In-yeon Moon and herbal pharmacy work with fellow YSU colleague Dr. Lau, to translating and co-teaching with Dr. Guo Zhengong, and a life-changing year of hospital training in Beijing. He explains the split between classical Shang Han Lun approaches and the modern hospital style of Chinese herbal ... | 47m 08s | ||||||
| 9/10/25 | Quantum Physics, Acupuncture, and AI for Integrative Healthcare with Dr. Aram Akopyan | In this episode of the Yo San University 39Gen Podcast, host Sean Trace sits down with Dr. Aram Akopyan, a medical doctor, licensed acupuncturist, and global advocate for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Dr. Akopyan shares his unique journey from computer science executive to Yo San graduate, TCM practitioner, and eventually MD, offering a rare perspective on how Eastern and Western medicine can integrate. Together, they explore how chi can be understood as ATP, how quantum physics paralle... | 38m 50s | ||||||
| 9/10/25 | Inhale Courage, Exhale Fear: Ed Sullivan’s Lessons from 25 Years at YSU | In this episode of the Yo San University 39 Gen Podcast, Sean Trace sits down with Edward Sullivan, Dean of the InfiniChi Medical Qigong Institute and longtime faculty member at Yo San University. Drawing from over 25 years of teaching and decades of clinical practice, Edward shares his journey into Qigong and the profound lessons he has learned about cultivating and working with Qi. From understanding the “whisper of life” that flows through all things to harnessing nature’s yin and yang for... | 45m 47s | ||||||
| 8/6/25 | From Shaolin to Psychosomatics: Taoist Wisdom for the Clinic & Life | In this episode of the Yo San University 39 Gen Podcast, Sean Trace sits down with Johan Hausen, co-founder of Purple Cloud Institute and founder of Purple Cloud Press. A TCM practitioner, martial artist, Taoist, and publisher, Johan shares his fascinating journey from training with the German national Taekwondo team to studying Shaolin Kung Fu and Daoist philosophy in China.The conversation explores the connection between martial arts and healing, the integration of Taoist principles in clin... | 52m 14s | ||||||
| 7/19/25 | Hope, Healing, and High-Tech: Inside the World of Fertility with Dr. Joe Sanfilippo | In this heartfelt and insightful episode of the Yo San University 39Gen Podcast, host Sean Trace sits down with Dr. Joe Sanfilippo, a renowned reproductive endocrinologist from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Together, they explore the evolution of fertility treatment, from home births in the 1970s to today's advanced IVF technologies and AI-driven lab work. Dr. Sanfilippo shares powerful stories from his decades of experience in the field, touching on the emotional weight of... | 45m 06s | ||||||
| 6/25/25 | Rooted in the Dao: Reviving Classical Chinese Medicine for the Future | In this profound episode of the 39Gen Podcast, we sit down with Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée, visiting faculty at Yo San University and recipient of the 2019 Blount Distinguished Speaker Award at YSU. Elisabeth is a scholar and practitioner immersed in the classical Chinese medical and philosophical traditions for over 50 years. She shares her journey from Western academia into the heart of ancient Chinese thought, exploring how texts like the Huangdi Neijing and Dao De Jing inform a h... | 39m 36s | ||||||
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| 6/11/25 | Why Acupuncture Works: Research, Public Health, and Complexity Science with Dr. Lisa Conboy | In this thought-provoking episode of the 39Gen Podcast from Yo San University, Dr. Lisa Conboy, medical sociologist, epidemiologist, and instructor at both Harvard Medical School and Yo San University, joins host Sean Trace to explore the intersection of East Asian medicine, research, and complex systems thinking. With over 30 years of experience studying integrative health approaches, Dr. Conboy shares her deeply personal journey into Chinese medicine, sparked by a transformative encounter w... | 44m 15s | ||||||
| 5/28/25 | Healing Begins Within: Dr. Laura Erlich on Fertility, Trauma, and Integrative Medicine | In this powerful episode of the 39Gen Podcast, Sean Trace sits down with Dr. Laura Erlich, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, fertility specialist, doula, and teacher at Yo San University. Dr. Erlich shares her moving journey from theater to bodywork to Chinese medicine, driven by personal loss and a deep calling to heal. They explore the emotional toll of infertility, the importance of nervous system regulation, and how acupuncture can support individuals through every phase of the repr... | 50m 00s | ||||||
| 5/14/25 | From Film Sets to Fertility: Dr. Beck Hoehn’s Journey Into Acupuncture and Innovation | In this episode of the 39Gen Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Beck Hoehn, a board-certified reproductive health acupuncturist, medical advisor for UVA, and a leading voice in fertility innovation. We explore her journey from underwater photographer to holistic healer, and how she blends Traditional Chinese Medicine with cutting-edge hormone tracking technology. Dr. Hoehn shares powerful insights on pattern differentiation using urine metabolites, how to structure personalized fertility care, the ... | 39m 39s | ||||||
| 5/1/25 | From Engineer to Healer: Allen Tsaur on Translating Chinese Medical Wisdom | In this compelling episode of the 39Gen Podcast, Sean Trace interviews Allen Tsaur, acupuncturist, translator, and lecturer in the YSU doctoral program, for an in-depth exploration of classical Chinese medicine. Allen shares his journey from engineering to acupuncture, how the ancient texts like the Nei Jing and Shang Han Lun shaped his clinical approach, and why real healing often means letting go of rigid ideology. They explore the art of translation, the beauty and limits of classical form... | 47m 27s | ||||||
| 4/19/25 | Fertility Roadmaps: Acupuncturists & MDs Working Together | In this episode of the Yo San University 39Gen Podcast, Sean Trace sits down with Coleen Smith and Whitney Fessler—two leaders in the field of reproductive acupuncture and current board members of ABORM (The American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine). They explore how integrative fertility care is evolving, the role of ABORM in raising standards for acupuncture practitioners, and why collaboration between Eastern and Western medicine is essential for helping patients conceive. From pat... | 41m 14s | ||||||
| 4/8/25 | As Within, So Without: Rediscovering Balance in an Unbalanced World with Michael Berletich | In this profound episode of the 39Gen Podcast, Sean Trace speaks with Dr. Michael Berletich, faculty member at Yo San University, longtime teacher, and accomplished musician. Dr. Berletich shares his unique path from environmental science and Native American healing traditions into the world of Chinese medicine. The conversation explores themes of internal cultivation, symbolic patient language, and the deep alignment between human beings and nature. With reflections on teaching, healing, and... | 50m 54s | ||||||
| 3/20/25 | The Alchemy of Healing: Acupuncture, Taoism, and Herbal Medicine with Daniel Schrier | In this episode of the Yo San University 39 Gen Podcast, host Sean Trace sits down with acupuncturist and Yo San faculty member Daniel Schrier to explore the profound intersections between cultural anthropology, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and Taoist philosophy. Daniel shares his early exposure to alternative healing, his global studies of traditional medicine in China, Niger, and Fiji, and his journey into acupuncture and herbal medicine. They also discuss the importance of lineage, ... | 51m 30s | ||||||
| 3/7/25 | The Art of Herbal Medicine: Vigilance, Observation, & Mastery with Kerri Westhauser | In this episode of the Yo San University 39Gen Podcast, host Sean Trace welcomes acupuncturist, herbalist, and Yo San faculty member Kerri Westhauser to discuss the depth and complexity of Chinese herbal medicine. Kerri shares her journey into the world of herbalism, emphasizing the importance of vigilance in diagnosis and treatment. She explores how herbs interact, the necessity of constantly adjusting formulas, and the nuances of working with natural medicine. The conversation delves into i... | 50m 19s | ||||||
| 2/23/25 | Transforming Eczema, Skin Disorders, and Autoimmune Diseases with Herbs - Dr. Mazin Al-Khafaji | In this insightful episode of the Yo San University 39 Gen Podcast, host Sean Trace sits down with Dr. Mazin Al-Khafaji, a world-renowned doctor of Chinese medicine specializing in dermatology and autoimmune diseases. Dr. Al-Khafaji shares his journey into Chinese medicine, his education in China, and his pioneering work in treating inflammatory skin disorders. Dr. Al-Khafaji has taught in the Yo San University doctoral program, and is currently running his 2-year dermatology diploma program ... | 48m 01s | ||||||
| 2/3/25 | The Heartbeat of Healing: Shen, Qi, and the Art of Medicine with Brandt Stickley | In this enlightening episode of the 39Gen Podcast, host Sean Trace welcomes Brandt Stickley, associate professor at the National University of Natural Medicine and a student of the late Dr. Leon Hammer. Brandt also teaches in the YSU DAOM program. Here they dive into the profound depths of Chinese medicine, discussing Shen Hammer pulse diagnosis, classical acupuncture, and the Shang Han Lun's timeless insights. Brandt's process-oriented approach to healing, inspired by both ancient and modern... | 45m 13s | ||||||
| 1/21/25 | Building Community and Healing | Creating a Thriving Integrative Practice with Dr. Natalie Kilheeney | In this episode of the Yo San University 39Gen Podcast, Sean Trace welcomes Dr. Natalie Kilheeney, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine based in South Bend, Indiana. They delve into Dr. Kilheeney’s inspiring journey from an unfulfilling career to becoming a trailblazer in integrative wellness. She shares her experiences of building a thriving practice with two clinic locations, a 10-acre retreat farm, and a team of 35 practitioners. Dr. Kilheeney emphasizes the importance of self-cult... | 33m 11s | ||||||
| 12/16/24 | Cass Naumann: From Music to Medicine – A Journey Through Chinese Healing Arts | In this episode of the Yo San University 39Gen Podcast, Sean Trace is joined by Chinese Medicine Doctor Cass Naumann for an insightful discussion on the transformative potential of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Medical Qigong. Cass has taught in the Yo San University doctoral program, and was a featured speaker at the 2022 Yo San University Integrative Reproductive Medicine Symposium. In our latest episode, she shares her journey from being a musician to becoming a healer, exploring ... | 38m 51s | ||||||
| 12/4/24 | Unlocking the Flow: Insights from the Tao of Wellness with Albert Vaca | Welcome to the Yo San University 39Gen Podcast! In this episode, Sean Trace interviews Albert Vaca, a Yo San University alumnus and principal practitioner at Tao of Wellness in Pasadena. Albert shares his inspiring journey from Tai Chi and Qi development to becoming a seasoned acupuncturist. Sean and Albert dive into the importance of mentorship, the philosophy of flow, and creating a healing space for patients. Discover how he integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine, fascia work, and breathw... | 38m 10s | ||||||
| 11/19/24 | East Meets West: Proactive Health Beyond Sick Care with Todd Plymale-Mallory | Welcome to the 39GEN Podcast, presented by Yo San University! In this episode, host Sean Trace speaks with Todd Plymale-Mallory, Yo San University faculty member and wellness expert, with decades of experience in Eastern and integrative medicine. Todd shares his journey from Western medical aspirations to Chinese medicine and offers insights into proactive health care, holistic healing, and the healing power of touch. Together, they explore how integrative approaches can transform lives by co... | 51m 03s | ||||||
| 11/5/24 | Healing Through Change: Ming Men Fire & the Wisdom of Chinese Medicine with Z'ev Rosenberg | In this episode of the Yo San University 39 Gen Podcast, Sean Trace welcomes back a foundational figure in the field of Chinese Medicine in the United States, Z’ev Rosenberg. Together, they explore the profound concept of Ming Men Fire, a dynamic force in Chinese Medicine that sustains life and warmth within the body. Z'ev shares insights from his new book, Afterglow, revealing how this ancient wisdom can address modern health challenges, from autoimmune conditions to ecological imbalances. T... | 56m 30s | ||||||
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