3.14 Spirit Possession and Chinese Medicine Anti-Psychiatry, with Brandt Stickley
About this episode
The episode features a discussion with Brandt Stickley on the intersection of spirit possession and Chinese medicine, exploring unconventional practices in mental health.
Today, I catch up with Brandt Stickley, Associate Professor at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland. We discuss his practice of “Chinese medicine anti-psychiatry,” which involves exorcising spirits using acupuncture needles. Along the way, we talk about mass possession, spiritual shark bites, and how to properly unwind a wayward ghost. If you want to hear scholars and practitioners engaging in deep conversations about the dark side of Asian religions and medicines, then subscribe to Black Beryl wherever you get your podcasts. Also check out our members-only benefits on Substack.com to see what our guests have shared with you. Enjoy the show! Resources mentioned in this episode: Brandt's website Certificate in Chinese Medicine Psychiatry Brandt's courses and mentorship Blood, Fire, Light, & Time on Substack Become a paid subscriber on blackberyl.substack.com to unlock our members-only benefits, including downloading: Brandt Stickley, "Approaching the Origin: The Diaphanous Body and Classical Chinese Medicine" (2024) Get full access to Black Beryl Podcast at blackberyl.substack.com/subscribe
People in this episode
Hosts: Dr. Pierce Salguero, Dr. Lan Li
Guest: Brandt Stickley
Topics covered
- spirit possession
- Chinese medicine
- anti-psychiatry
- exorcism
- acupuncture
- Asian religions
- mental health
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: National University of Natural Medicine
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