Episode 5

Poking the Bear - Can Acupuncture Cure Depression?

Published on: 29th October, 2023

Poking the Bear: Can Acupuncture Calm your Chaos? – Interview with Dr. Alex Joannou

Intro: Do you struggle with a physical or mental health condition that just isn’t going away? If so, then perhaps you’d be a good candidate for Acupuncture! If you are interested in learning more about acupuncture, listen to Dr. Alex Joannou talk about what Acupuncture is, and how it might help you calm your chaos.

I. Dr. Joannou, tell us about yourself

II. Describe how you got interested in doing Acupuncture

III. Describe what Acupuncture can help, including conditions such as:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Physical Pain

• Eating Disorders

• Fears

• Self-Esteem

• Other? (ADHD, Autism, etc)

What is the process of doing acupuncture, including how long does it take, what can you expect and does it hurt?

IV. Sell Tracy on the process of Acupuncture: Why should she try it?

V. How to choose a good Acupuncture Professional

VI. Dr. Joannou’s products and services

VII. Impromptu Australian Animal Quiz – Dr. Joannou gets 100%

VIII. Website: www.stickittodepression.com

Dr Alexander Joannou MBBS(Hons) FACNEM is creator of the Transformational Acupuncture System. During his 40-year medical career he has been consulted over 300,000 times and has witnessed firsthand the complex interrelationship between mind, body and spirit. He is one of Australia’s thought leaders in the management of depression and other mental illnesses. You can reach him at:

DrAlex@StickItToDepression.com

linkedin.com/in/dralexjoannou/


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Calming the Chaos
Helping You Find Peace in a Chaotic World!
Calming the Chaos is a podcast by Licensed Mental Health Counselor Tracy Kenela, who interviews a variety of professionals around the world in an effort to find different ways to help people (and herself!) find peace in a chaotic world. Each episode contains Information, tips, tools, and resources that come from different schools of thought, and are presented as a fun and entertaining way to help you move toward a more peaceful and enjoyable life.

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Tracy Kenela is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist in Olympia, Washington. As the Host of "Calming the Chaos" Podcast, Tracy has made it her mission to help people (and herself!) find peace in a Chaotic world! Her podcast interviews, YouTube Channel and short videos are an entertaining way to find self help for all things that cause you chaos!