What Traditional Chinese Medicine Taught Marylee About Healing (EP 127)

Marylee Calmes spent years dealing with asthma, allergies, recurring illness, headaches, and the frustration of being handed one more prescription without getting a real answer. Her personal health struggles eventually led her to traditional Chinese medicine, where she found a different way to look at the body, not as a collection of disconnected symptoms, but as a whole system with patterns worth paying attention to. We talk about why health problems often build quietly over time, why recovery is rarely instant, and what can happen when you stop treating your body like an inconvenience. Marylee’s story is not about chasing a miracle cure. It is about learning to notice the signals, make practical changes, and give yourself the time and effort real healing can require. === Chapters - 00:37 Meet MaryLee Calmes and her health journey - 01:38 What traditional Chinese medicine really includes - 05:09 Nutrition, herbs, acupuncture, and the TCM toolbox - 09:03 Why modern medicine often focuses on symptoms - 12:08 MaryLee’s battle with chronic illness and asthma - 14:20 Healing through herbs, rest, and daily commitment - 17:45 How small patterns can lead to bigger health issues - 21:27 Finding the root cause behind recurring illness - 24:24 From personal recovery to Chinese medicine practitioner - 32:36 The moment MaryLee found her path to healing === Guest: MaryLee Calmes, Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner - Website: https://livingintheseason.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marylee-calmes-7913b010 === People Mentioned - Master Ni Hua-Ching, Tao of Wellness: https://www.taoofwellness.com/about - Dr. Mao Shing Ni, Tao of Wellness: https://www.taoofwellness.com/about === Resources / Books / Podcasts / Apps - Living in the Season: https://livingintheseason.com/ - Tao of Wellness: https://www.taoofwellness.com/ - Bastyr University: https://bastyr.edu/ - University of Washington: https://www.washington.edu/ - Seattle University: https://www.seattleu.edu/ === MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATE: Envato Elements Item - Item Title: Healthy Eating - Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/healthy-eating-VNN4M4P - Author Username: CrazyTunes - Licensee: Marvin Bee - Registered Project Name: Unhealthy Podcast - License Date: January 3rd, 2026 - Item License Code: XPFS6HD54W **=== About the Unhealthy Podcast** Hosted by Marvin Bee (Uncle Marv), the Unhealthy Podcast dives into real conversations about health, wellness, and everyday habits that impact how we live, work, and age. From nutrition myths to stress management and tech-life balance, Uncle Marv brings humor, insight, and honesty to every episode. - Visit our website: https://www.unhealthypodcast.com/ - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamunclemarv - Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvinbee/ Follow and Subscribe: Stay updated with new episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more. Join the conversation about real-life health, fitness, and personal growth from the lens of an everyday guy striving to be healthier.