Episode 1: Why I'm Stepping Back to Focus on My Health

Originally aired on YouTube [June 3, 2025]. Audio version includes full conversation.

After 20+ years in medicine and three years into building my business, I'm stepping back from teaching to focus on my own health using the same Eastern medicine principles I teach others.

I'm Dr. Barbara de la Torre - Board-Certified Family Medicine physician, Medical Acupuncturist, and Qigong Master. I help healthcare professionals, organizations, and motivated individuals bridge Eastern and Western medicine, but like many of you, I'm better at helping others than helping myself.

I'm returning to daily qigong, Korean Hand Therapy, and lifestyle practices that I know work because I've used them before. I'm documenting this process not to sell you anything, but to show what it really looks like when a physician practices what she preaches.

🎯 WHAT TO EXPECT:

- authentic healing journey updates

- Honest conversations with fellow practitioners

- Real-time demonstration of Eastern medicine principles

- No perfect guru promises - just sustainable self-care in action

Episodes are released in monthly batches.

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