In this episode of The Original Medicine Podcast, Dr. MG McCullough explores the powerful link between emotions and physical health through the lens of classical Chinese medicine. We cover everything from the harm of toxic positivity and the importance of feeling your emotions to  how unprocessed emotions can lead to chronic illness. With practical tools like thought tracking and gratitude, MG shows that emotional awareness is a skill anyone can build to support overall well-being.

Themes: 

• Emotions impact physical health.
  

• Toxic positivity can do more harm than good.
  

• Tracking thoughts builds emotional awareness.
  

• Gratitude helps shift negative patterns.
  

• Chronic illness can stem from buried emotions.
  

• Emotional intelligence is learned, not innate.
  

• Culture shapes how we express feelings.
  

• Lifestyle and emotions are deeply connected.

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In this episode of The Original Medicine Podcast we dive into somatic therapy and how Classical Chinese Medicine is OG Somatics. Instead of viewing the mind and body as separate, this conversation reveals how they are deeply interconnected—and how healing becomes more powerful when both are treated as one.

MG unpacks the difference between Classical Chinese Medicine sharing how the classical approach offers a more holistic and complete framework for understanding the body. From the role of energetic channels to the ways unprocessed emotions can live in the body, this episode shines a light on the wisdom behind practices like acupuncture and why so many people turn to it when other options fall short.

Themes:

• Chinese medicine has been connecting body and emotions long before modern therapies.

• Emotions that aren’t processed often get stored in the body.

• Acupuncture helps unblock stagnant energy and restore flow.

• A deep understanding of the channels is essential for effective treatment.

• Many people find acupuncture after trying “everything else.”

• True healing means addressing both symptoms and root causes, physical and emotional.

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TITLE: You’re Not Giving Yourself Enough Time

SHOWNOTES: 

In this episode of the Original Medicine Podcast, Dr.MG McCullough explores how daily habits, mindful awareness, and Classical Chinese Medicine principles come together to support long-term health, emotional balance, and personal empowerment.

From the power of warm cooked foods to the ripple effects of journaling and tracking thoughts, this conversation invites you to slow down, tune in, and reclaim your role as an active participant in your own healing journey. Small, consistent changes—rooted in ancient wisdom and modern awareness—can create profound shifts over time.

Whether you're a practitioner or simply someone seeking sustainable well-being, this episode offers tools to support a more conscious, independent, and intentional life.

THEMES: 

00:00 – Welcome + Why Daily Habits Matter03:42 – Journaling, Tracking Thoughts & Becoming the Observer08:17 – Chinese Medicine on Digestion: Warm Foods & Simplicity13:10 – Nutrition as a Foundation for Physical and Emotional Health17:30 – The Compound Effect: Why Small Habits Add Up22:05 – Empowering the Patient: Becoming Independent in Your Healing Journey

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In this episode of The Original Medicine Podcast, Dr. MG McCullough opens up a vital conversation about the differences between physical therapy, dry needling, medical acupuncture, and true acupuncture as rooted in Classical Chinese Medicine.

You’ll learn why it’s not just about inserting needles—but about how, why, and with what understanding they are inserted. MG unpacks what makes acupuncture a complete diagnostic system, why training matters, and how the integrity of Chinese medicine is often misunderstood—or unintentionally diluted—when techniques are adopted without the full context of the medicine.

This is a must-listen if you’re passionate about preserving the depth of Chinese medicine while advocating for patient safety, respect for lineage, and truly informed healthcare choices.

Themes: 

00:00 – Welcome + Why This Conversation Matters

02:12 – The Rise of Dry Needling: What's Missing?

05:48 – Defining Acupuncture as a Holistic Diagnostic System

10:05 – Training Matters: Medical Acupuncture vs. Classical Acupuncture

13:44 – The Dangers of Incomplete Training: Pneumothorax, Chronic Issues & More

18:30 – Why Patients Deserve the Full Medicine

22:00 – Closing Reflections + Resources

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TITLE:  How Clean Eating is Doing Us Dirty 

In this episode of The Original Medicine Podcast, MG McCullough takes a closer look at the unexpected downsides of today’s clean eating trends. While these habits are often seen as healthy, they can sometimes do more harm than good. Drawing from the wisdom of Classical Chinese medicine, MG unpacks how real health is all about balance—and how the body is built to heal when given the right support.

The conversation also dives into the extremes of veganism and the carnivore diet, pointing out the pitfalls of overly rigid food philosophies. Instead, MG makes the case for a more flexible, well-rounded approach to eating—one that nourishes both body and mind.

If you’ve ever felt confused by modern nutrition advice, this episode invites you to rethink what true wellness looks like and how to support your health in a more holistic, sustainable way.

00:00 – Introduction

00:29 – Chinese Medicine and Modern Diets

05:30 – Understanding Pathology and Divergent Channels

12:15 – From Joint Pain to Autoimmunity

12:38 – Understanding Joint Pain and Disease Progression

14:42 – The Importance of Nourishment in Healing

14:58 – The Shift in Dietary Perspectives

18:48 – Exploring Veganism and Its Limitations

20:55 – The Carnivore Diet: A Double-Edged Sword

23:51 – The Importance of Balance in Diet and Health

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TITLE: You’ll Never Achieve Balance by Doing Extreme Things

SHOWNOTES: 

In this episode of The Original Medicine Podcast, MG McCullough takes a closer look at the hidden costs of modern health trends like cold plunging, fasting, and intense heat exposure (think saunas and hot workouts).

While these practices are marketed as tools for building resilience, MG offers a very different perspective—one rooted in the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine. He explains how extremes, no matter how trendy, can drain our yin energy, disrupt our natural balance, and leave us more inflamed, exhausted, and out of sync.

This episode is a powerful reminder that true health isn’t about chasing stress—it’s about restoring balance.

THEMES:

00:00 – Introduction 

02:00 – The Cold Plunge Debate

11:57 – Understanding Yin and Yang in Health

18:01 – Metabolism and Fasting Insights

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TITLE: What I Wish I Would Have Known About Migraines

If you’ve ever dealt with migraines—or love someone who does—you know they can completely hijack your life. In this episode of The Original Medicine Podcast, MG McCullough gets personal about the journey through migraines and how Classical Chinese Medicine has offered a different way to understand and treat them—not just patch the symptoms.

MG shares insights from clinical experience and lived experience, unpacking how tools like acupuncture, lifestyle shifts, and herbal wisdom can get to the root cause of migraine patterns. We also dive into why pharmaceuticals and supplements might only be scratching the surface, and how things like cannabis—while trendy—can actually make certain conditions worse over time by depleting vital yin energy.

This is a powerful conversation for anyone who's tired of chasing temporary relief and ready to start understanding what's really happening beneath the surface.

THEMES: 

00:00 – Understanding Migraines Through Chinese Medicine

05:22 – The Role of Yin and Yang in Migraines

05:25 – Chronic Illness and the Deeper Message

07:40 – How Trauma Shows Up in the Body

10:37 – Classical vs. Modern Acupuncture

10:42 – How Acupuncture Treats Migraine Patterns

15:54 – Yin/Yang in Treatment Plans

21:17 – Why Reevaluation is Part of Real Healing

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TITLE: Everything You Know About Acupuncture Is a Lie 

SHOWNOTES: 

In this episode of The Original Medicine Podcast, MG takes us back to the roots of acupuncture, exploring what we’ve gained—and what we’ve lost—in the shift from classical chinese medicine to modern clinical practice.

We talk about the difference between primary and complement channels, and why understanding both is essential for true healing. This isn’t just about sticking needles into points—it’s about reading the body as a whole, honoring its story, and reconnecting with what acupuncture was really designed to do.

If you’re curious about how lifestyle, energetic balance, and modern life intersect with ancient wisdom, this conversation is for you. Whether you're a practitioner or just curious about Chinese medicine, you’ll walk away with a clearer sense of what it really means to heal in today’s world.

THEMES: 

00:00 – Introduction 02:45 – History of Acupuncture 06:18 – Primary Channels Explained 09:44 – Complement Channels: The Backup Systems of the Body 13:10 – Why Modern Acupuncture Misses the Mark 16:35 – Reconnecting with Nature and the Body 20:40 – How Lifestyle Impacts Channel Flow

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