Episode 15: Reinvention through acupuncture with Elizabeth Temperley-Shell

Meet the very lovely and straight-forward Elizabeth Temperley-Shell who went from working in corporate design to retraining as an acupuncturist.

In this fascinating and inspiring interview we cover:

How early menopause and infertility lead Elizabeth to acupuncture
Why she embarked on a degree course in midlife
How this choice means she will be learning forever!
How changes including acupuncture lead to her being able to have a child
How friends didn’t really understand her journey
Why life is too short for plain biscuits – don’t settle for the boring
How we only have one life and it’s important to do what we want with it
Why beginning her study later in life actually made it less daunting
How acupuncture can help with menopause because it’s all about restoring balance in the body
Why looking after ourselves in midlife is key if we want to enjoy a long healthy life
The concept of Yangsheng – living well and with balance
The four elements of Yangsheng and why they are so important
How Elizabeth doesn’t feel she needs to prove anything to anyone anymore
5 element acupuncture
Tree bathing