My Family Has Practiced Chinese Medicine For 1,000+ Years... 80% Of Disease Begins In The Mind

My Family Has Practiced Chinese Medicine For 1,000+ Years... 80% Of Disease Begins In The Mind

Author: Sean Kim June 28, 2026 Duration: 1:26:39

Dr. Mao Shing Ni is a 38th-generation doctor of Chinese medicine, board-certified anti-aging specialist, and bestselling author of Secrets of Longevity who spent 20 years studying over 100 Chinese centenarians. In this conversation, he reveals what the world's longest-living people had in common, how your emotions silently age your organs, and the Taoist principles for living a longer, healthier, more balanced life.

In this episode, we discuss:

00:00 Why Centenarians Stopped Eating At 75% Full
02:22 The Common Traits Of People Who Live Past 100
05:30 The Eating Habits That Contradict Western Diet Advice
07:37 Why Rural "Blue Zone" Communities Produce The Most Centenarians10:46 How Community And Connection Drive Longevity Anywhere
15:14 The 2,000-Year-Old Question From The Yellow Emperor's Classic
19:07 Why We Think We Can Cheat The Rules Of Health
26:50 How Stress Is The #1 Silent Killer (Inflammaging Explained)
29:24 Why Overtraining And Extreme Cold Plunges Backfire
31:28 Traditional Chinese Medicine vs. Western Medicine, Explained
39:14 What Is Qi And Why It's Fundamental To Healing
44:20 Can You Feel Other People's Energy? The Science Of Qi
52:59 Dr. Mao's Own Burnout And The Game-Changer: Sleep
56:06 Wu Wei: Effortless Action For Ambitious High Performers
1:06:41 How Hot Water And Keeping Warm Protect Your Digestion


Learn more about Dr. Mao here:

Website: https://www.taoofwellness.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mao_
YouTube / Ask Dr. Mao: https://www.youtube.com/@TaoofWellness / https://www.askdrmao.com
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Sean Kim hosts Growth Minds with Sean Kim, a podcast built on the idea that meaningful growth touches every part of our lives. Each episode features a deep, unscripted conversation with a leading voice, moving beyond simple tips to explore the philosophies and personal stories behind their success. You’ll hear from an incredibly diverse roster, from financial thinker Robert Kiyosaki and neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman to cultural icons like Dennis Rodman and musicians like Steve Aoki. The discussions naturally weave through interconnected themes of physical health, mental resilience, financial wisdom, and personal relationships. Whether it’s Dr. Jason Fung breaking down metabolic health or Wim Hof explaining his breathing methods, the focus is on practical insights you can apply. This isn’t about abstract theory; it’s about the tangible habits and mindset shifts that help you build a better life. Tune in for a consistently surprising and substantive dialogue that challenges how you think about your own potential.
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