EP 7 | Women's Health from a Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine Perspective by Juliette Eleonora (Essence of Juji Podcast)

EP 7 | Women's Health from a Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine Perspective by Juliette Eleonora (Essence of Juji Podcast)

In this episode, Juliette Eleonora (Chinese medicine practitioner and birth doula) talks about women’s health through the lens of Chinese Medicine and modern physiology and medicine. We dive into why understanding your menstrual cycle matters, how to work with your body’s natural rhythms, and the principles that support long-term hormonal, emotional, and energetic balance (explaining it from both Chinese and modern medicine perspectives). Juliette touches upon how acupuncture works on multiple levels — from regulating hormones and improving circulation, to calming the nervous system and restoring the flow of Qi — and why it can be a powerful ally in everyday self-care. Whether you’re navigating PMS, fertility challenges, burnout, or simply seeking deeper connection with your body, this episode offers insights, practical tools, and inspiration to support your journey to balance, vitality, and embodied health. Connect with Juliette Eleonora (Essence of Juji): Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠Essence of Juji⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/essenceofjuji/] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠Juliette Eleonora⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/juliette.eleonora] Website: ⁠⁠Essence of Juji⁠⁠ Essence of Juji practice in Amsterdam: ⁠⁠Google Maps⁠⁠ [https://maps.app.goo.gl/yE7eaLxxn4VrxxBfA] For inquiries about receiving birth doula support or making an appointment at her Chinese Medicine practice (based in the heart of Amsterdam), ⁠⁠visit her website⁠⁠ or send an email to info@essenceofjuji.com. Song credits go to ⁠NEEA⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/neeasoul/] (singer, producer, arranger, and engineer based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands). Photography by ⁠Lisa Jane Parker⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lisajane.photography/] (photographer in the Netherlands)

EP6 | What Is Acupuncture and How Does It Work? Ancient Holistic Medicine and Modern Science with Juliette Eleonora (Essence of Juji Podcast)

What is acupuncture, really?Beyond the needles, beyond the surface of technique — acupuncture is a language the body understands. A way of restoring communication between the physical and the subtle, the seen and unseen. In this episode, Juliette Eleonora (Chinese Medicine practitioner/Acupuncturist) explores acupuncture through the lens of both Classical Chinese Medicine and modern science.She focuses on its origins, philosophy, and the mechanisms that make it so profoundly effective — from the flow of Qi and Blood described in the classical texts to the neurovascular and hormonal systems recognized today. You’ll discover how acupuncture regulates the nervous system, reduces inflammation, balances hormones, supports fertility and digestion, and helps the body remember how to heal. We also explore what makes this medicine so unique: that it treats not just symptoms, but the relationship between all aspects of being — body, mind, and spirit. Whether you are a practitioner, a patient, or simply curious about this ancient art, this episode offers a deeper understanding of how acupuncture bridges the wisdom of nature with the science of modern healing. Listen to one of the previous episodes about Womb wisdom here [https://open.spotify.com/episode/70gGC1Q23dSRcLUWIY9zrg?si=ALIQ2WzuQJ2-5gf_74aV7w]. Connect with Juliette Eleonora (Essence of Juji): Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠Essence of Juji⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/essenceofjuji/] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠Juliette Eleonora⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/juliette.eleonora] Website: ⁠⁠Essence of Juji⁠⁠ Essence of Juji practice in Amsterdam: ⁠⁠Google Maps⁠⁠ [https://maps.app.goo.gl/yE7eaLxxn4VrxxBfA] For inquiries about receiving birth doula support or making an appointment at her Chinese Medicine practice (based in the heart of Amsterdam), ⁠⁠visit her website⁠⁠ or send an email to info@essenceofjuji.com. Song credits go to ⁠NEEA⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/neeasoul/] (singer, producer, arranger, and engineer based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands). Photography by ⁠Lisa Jane Parker⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lisajane.photography/] (photographer in the Netherlands)

EP 5 | How I Healed Anxiety & Built Inner Safety with Chinese Medicine with Juliette Eleonora (Essence of Juji Podcast)

In this episode, Juliette Eleonora opens a deeply personal conversation around anxiety — not as a disorder to “fix,” but as a signal of a body and spirit longing to return to safety. Through the integrated lens of Chinese Medicine, she explores how anxiety is not just mental, but a pattern held in breath, blood, nervous system, and narrative. Juliette shares how reconnecting Heart and Kidney — the Shen and the Jing — became the foundation of her healing, and how practices like acupuncture, nourishment, strength training, ritual, and emotional processing rewired her internal landscape. This episode reframes healing as the slow, devotional work of teaching the body what safety feels like — again and again — until trust takes root. A gentle, grounded exploration for anyone who has felt like their body was stuck in survival and is ready to return home to steadiness, breath, and quiet inner power. Connect with Juliette Eleonora (Essence of Juji): Instagram: ⁠⁠Essence of Juji⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/essenceofjuji/] Instagram: ⁠⁠Juliette Eleonora⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/juliette.eleonora] Website: ⁠Essence of Juji⁠ Essence of Juji practice in Amsterdam: ⁠Google Maps⁠ [https://maps.app.goo.gl/yE7eaLxxn4VrxxBfA] For inquiries about receiving birth doula support or making an appointment at her Chinese Medicine practice (based in the heart of Amsterdam), ⁠⁠visit her website⁠⁠ or send an email to info@essenceofjuji.com. Song credits go to NEEA [https://www.instagram.com/neeasoul/] (singer, producer, arranger, and engineer based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands). Photography by Lisa Jane Parker [https://www.instagram.com/lisajane.photography/] (photographer in the Netherlands)

EP 4 | The Art of Intentional Self-Care and Importance for Holistic Well-Being with Juliette Eleonora (Essence of Juji Podcast)

EP 4 | The Art of Intentional Self-Care and Importance for Holistic Well-Being True self-care is an act of devotion — an intentional practice that nurtures the mind/body/spirit. In this episode, Juliette Eleonora explores self-care as the foundation of a thriving life, drawing from Chinese Medicine and holistic wellness principles. More than a routine, self-care is a way of being. It is found in the foods chosen to nourish the body, in the quiet moments of self-reflection, in the boundaries that protect one’s peace, and in the practices that foster emotional and spiritual balance. Juliette discusses how tending to oneself with intention shapes not only personal well-being but also the quality of relationships, the ability to navigate life’s challenges, and the deeper connection one builds with oneself. With a refined yet grounded perspective, this episode delves into self-care as a dynamic interplay of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual awareness and how these are all connected. It is a reminder that the way one cares for oneself sets the tone for how they experience the world — and that self-care, in its truest form, is a profound expression of self-respect, self love and and inner harmony. Connect with Juliette Eleonora (Essence of Juji): Instagram: Essence of Juji [https://www.instagram.com/essenceofjuji] Instagram: Juliette Eleonora [https://www.instagram.com/juliette.eleonora] Website: Essence of Juji [https://www.essenceofjuji.com] Essence of Juji practice in Amsterdam: Google Maps [https://goo.gl/maps/] For inquiries regarding birth doula support or acupuncture sessions at her Amsterdam-based practice, visit her website or email info@essenceofjuji.com. Song credits: Music by NEEA (singer, producer, arranger, and engineer based in Amsterdam). Connect with NEEA: NEEA’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/]

EP 3 | The History of Chinese Medicine, Holistic Healing & Acupuncture at Essence of Juji with Juliette Eleonora

Welcome to the Essence of Juji Podcast. In this episode, host Juliette Eleonora introduces you to the rich history of Chinese medicine, exploring its deep roots in nature, shamanic traditions, and Daoist philosophy. As a Chinese Medicine practitioner, Juliette reflects on the holistic healing principles that guide acupuncture and other modalities (like moxibustion, cupping and guāshā) practiced at her practice, Essence of Juji, in Amsterdam. This episode dives into how Chinese medicine evolved over thousands of years, how it views health as harmony between the body and the natural world, and how these timeless principles can support your well-being today. Whether you are curious about acupuncture, herbal medicine, or the wisdom behind Chinese medicine, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of what makes it so powerful and relevant. Connect with Juliette Eleonora (Essence of Juji): Instagram: ⁠⁠Essence of Juji⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/essenceofjuji/] Instagram: ⁠⁠Juliette Eleonora⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/juliette.eleonora] Website: ⁠Essence of Juji⁠ Essence of Juji practice in Amsterdam: ⁠Google Maps⁠ [https://maps.app.goo.gl/yE7eaLxxn4VrxxBfA] For inquiries about receiving birth doula support or making an appointment at her Chinese Medicine practice (based in the heart of Amsterdam), ⁠⁠visit her website⁠⁠ or send an email to info@essenceofjuji.com. Song credits go to NEEA (singer, producer, arranger, and engineer based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands). Connect with NEEA: ⁠⁠NEEA's Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/neeasoul/]