Today on She Thrives, I’m joined by the wonderful Sandra Guy — an acupuncturist, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, and the founder of Heavenly  Star Acupuncture (https://www.heavenlystaracupuncture.com/about). Sandra has a beautiful East-meets-West story and now she is supporting women in Amsterdam through some of the most transformative chapters of their lives — conception, pregnancy, emotional transitions, grief, burnout. 

In this conversation, Sandra opens the door into the rich world of Traditional Chinese Medicine — a system that is thousands of years old, deeply poetic, but also profoundly practical. We talk about:

✨ How TCM actually works — meridians, qi, yin and yang, and why acupuncture affects not just the body but also our emotional landscape.
✨ Why the “word” was considered the highest form of healing in ancient China.
✨ Stress, fertility, and modern womanhood — including how emotional states show up in the body and how acupuncture supports regulation and resilience.
✨ What happens in a real TCM session.
and much more. 

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Healing Practices

02:51
Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine

06:00
The Role of Communication in Healing

08:54
Personal Journey into Healing

11:56
Exploring the Philosophy of TCM

14:50
The Concept of Meridians and Qi

17:34
Yin and Yang: The Balance of Health

27:48
Understanding Acupuncture and Meridians

30:05
Common Complaints in Women's Health

32:01
The Acupuncture Session Explained

36:43
The Role of Belief in Healing

41:26
Emotional Regulation through Acupuncture

44:54
Yin Yoga and Its Connection to Acupuncture

48:14
Self-Acupressure Techniques

51:42
The Importance of Self-Inquiry in Healing