The Art of Unlearning

12 Chinese Girl Wellness Habits for Better Energy, Hormones & Digestion

In this episode, I'm sharing 12 Chinese girl wellness habits I wish I'd started in my early twenties — covering food, hydration, warmth, movement, rest, and cycle support. These aren't complicated protocols or expensive routines. They're small, quiet shifts rooted in TCM principles that create the internal conditions for your body to actually regulate itself. CHAPTERS00:00 – My mom was right01:31 – The TCM reframe that changes everything02:33 – Habit #103:30 – Habit #206:00 – Habit #307:00 – Habit #408:15 – Habit #509:15 – Habit #611:29 – Habit #712:11 – Habit #813:33 – Habit #914:55 – Habit #1015:44 – Habit #1116:39 – Habit #1217:40 – Where to actually start 🫖 10% off Inner Code cycle syncing teas: https://weareinnercode.com/discount/ARTOFANNA?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fcycle-synced-tea-ritual🔗 LINKS→ join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter📲 SOCIALS→ website: https://www.artofanna.com→ links: https://www.artofanna.com/links→ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa→ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna→ podcast: http://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/theartofunlearning💌 CONTACT→ business: hello@artofanna.com→ collabs: anna@upsidedowntalent.com🎵 MUSIC→ Epidemic Sound traditional Chinese medicine, TCM wellness, Chinese wellness habits, Chinese girl wellness routine, hormone health naturally, gut health tips, cycle syncing, warm water benefits, TCM for women, digestive health, menstrual cycle health, period pain relief, nervous system regulation, wellness habits for women, Chinese lifestyle habits, TCM digestion, hormonal imbalance natural remedies, cycle syncing nutrition, luteal phase support, menstrual phase rest, warm foods digestion, TCM sleep, qi energy, yin yang wellness, holistic women's health, anti-hustle wellness, going off the pill naturally, post-pill hormone recovery, gut health women, mindful eating digestion

How to Be Soft AND Ambitious (Without Burning Out)

If you've ever felt torn between your soft girl era and your hustle mode — this episode is for you. I break down why high-performing women struggle to live in the in-between, and shares 10 practical systems for staying grounded while building something big. No more choosing between rest and results. You can have both — you just need the right structure to hold it all. Topics covered: nervous system regulation, cycle syncing, decision fatigue, time-blocking, setting boundaries, and what a "minimum viable day" actually looks like. Chapters 0:00 Intro1:05 My transition from girl boss to soft girl 2:06 10 tips to help you master the balance 2:13 system 13:49 system 2 6:23 system 3 7:32 system 4 8:00 system 5 9:11 system 6 10:05 system 7 11:15 system 8 12:23 system 9 13:46 system 10 15:26 the real cheat code to balance🫖 CYCLE SYNCED TEA→ start cycle syncing with herbal tea ritual kit: https://www.weareinnercode.com🔗 LINKS→ join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter📲 SOCIALS→ website: https://www.artofanna.com→ links: https://www.artofanna.com/links→ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa→ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna💌 CONTACT→ business: hello@artofanna.com→ collabs: anna@upsidedowntalent.com🎵 MUSIC→ Epidemic Sound

High-Functioning but Falling Apart? This is The 90-Day Reset You Need.

If you’re a high-functioning woman who looks “fine” on the outside but feels overwhelmed, anxious, and lowkey disconnected on the inside — this episode is your reset. In this video-turned-audio episode, I’m walking you through a 90-day reset plan to redesign your life from the inside out — starting with your nervous system, your energy, and your daily capacity (not a dramatic overnight makeover). CHAPTERS0:00 Intro1:31 168 hours3:08 non negotiable fundamentals4:07 cycle syncing4:52 decision free nutrition6:40 disconnect to reconnect8:07 minimum viable routine9:09 weekly sunday review11:30 rewiring your limiting beliefs14:26 30 mins with yourself15:36 buy back your time🫖 CYCLE SYNCED TEA→ start cycle syncing with our tea ritual kit: https://www.weareinnercode.com🔗 LINKS→ join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter📲 SOCIALS→ website: https://www.artofanna.com→ links: https://www.artofanna.com/links→ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa→ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna→ podcast: http://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/theartofunlearning💌 CONTACT→ business: hello@artofanna.com→ collabs: anna@upsidedowntalent.com🎵 MUSIC→ Epidemic Soundlife reset, reset your life, redesign your life, high functioning anxiety, high functioning women, nervous system regulation, nervous system healing, burnout recovery, stress management, anxiety relief, overwhelm, survival mode, fight or flight, habit building, consistency, productivity without burnout, time audit, capacity planning, sunday reset, morning routine, night routine, decision fatigue, phone addiction, doomscrolling, mindset reset, limiting beliefs, self trust, personal growth, life design

#27: Always Busy, Still Behind? Here’s What Actually Helps You Get Ahead

This is a real talk about burnout, scarcity mindset, and the quiet anxiety that comes from trying to beat time. I unpack the biggest mistake I made with productivity and why “pushing harder” only made things worse. You’ll hear the mindset reframe that helped me calm my nervous system without giving up ambition. I also walk through the simple prioritization process I use when everything feels urgent and loud. You’ll leave with clarity, permission to choose differently, and a calmer way to move forward. CHAPTERS 0:00 The reason your to-do list never ends1:37 4000 weeks4:22 The reframe that changed everything5:04 How I reset when I feel behind 🔗 LINKS→ join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter 📲 SOCIALS → links: https://www.artofanna.com/links → instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa → tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna 💌 CONTACT → business & collabs: hello@artofanna.com 🎵 MUSIC → Epidemic Sound This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. burnout recovery, feeling behind in life, overwhelm and productivity, scarcity mindset, time anxiety, high functioning burnout, nervous system regulation, intentional productivity, identity shift in your 30s, healing ambition, women and burnout, calm productivity, letting go of hustle, life redesign, prioritization when overwhelmed

#26: How To Exercise To Support Your Cycle & Nervous System

In this episode, I break down how I stopped overtraining and started syncing my workouts with my cycle and nervous system. We’ll talk about what actually happens to your body when you ignore rest, how to work with your hormones instead of against them, and why real strength starts when your body feels safe again. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of your energy shifts, what to do in each phase of your cycle, and how to rebuild consistency without burning out. CHAPTERS0:00 My toxic ex-relationship with fitness & food1:17 The nuances of cycle syncing2:03 Menstrual phase3:55 Workouts after my period ends5:25 How I stay strong during my luteal7:40 3 non-negotiables for every phase of your cycle🔗 LINKS→ join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter📲 SOCIALS→ website: https://www.artofanna.com→ links: https://www.artofanna.com/links→ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa→ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna💌 CONTACT→ business & collabs: hello@artofanna.com🎵 MUSIC→ Epidemic SoundThis video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.