The My Metro Medicine Podcast

In this episode of The My Metro Medicine Podcast, Dr. Justin Flinner explores what it truly means to honor one’s teachers in Tai Chi, Qigong, acupuncture, and the healing arts. Beyond titles and proximity, honoring lineage is about integrity, responsibility, and the courage to step forward and carry the medicine into modern practice.This thoughtful conversation examines how practitioners grow from close mentorship into independent leadership—while remaining grounded in gratitude for those who helped shape their path.Programs at My Metro Medicine:My Metro Medicine offers Tai Chi and Qigong instructor training, advanced study, and integrative programs designed for practitioners and healthcare professionals. Upcoming programs and interest meetings are planned for 2026.🔗 Learn more at MyMetroMedicine.comHashtags:#MyMetroMedicine #HealingArts #TaiChi #Qigong #Acupuncture #InstructorTraining #IntegrativeMedicine #Lineage #ProfessionalHealing #ContinuingEducation

In this first episode of Season 3, Dr. J explores the timeless wisdom of the Five Elements — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water — and how they can be integrated with the Eight Principles to enhance both personal wellness and clinical practice.Learn how these elemental forces shape your body, emotions, and relationships, and discover how ancient theory meets modern application.This episode also introduces Dr. Flinner’s upcoming Five Element Workshop (8 NCCAOM PDAs, AOM-AC) — a two-part virtual event where practitioners and students alike can deepen their understanding and bring Five Element wisdom to life in the clinic.🔗 Learn more or register at MyMetroMedicine.com/workshops________________________________________Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and comment! We would love to hear from you!Dr. Justin Flinner (Dr. J) is an #Acupuncturist, U.S. National Champion in Chinese Martial Arts, Faculty Member at the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine, public speaker, and the owner of My Metro Medicine; an award-winning #Acupuncture and #TaiChi clinic in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Be sure to check out the My Metro Medicine pages on Facebook and Instagram for more information and to make an appointment with us.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClXSDXcktV5J93vxoLDAlag Facebook:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MyMetroMedicine/⁠Instagram:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mymetromedicine/⁠Twitter:  ⁠https://twitter.com/mymetromedicine⁠Website:  ⁠www.mymetromedicine.com⁠Email:  ⁠jflinner@mymetromedicine.com

In this episode of the My Metro Medicine podcast, we dive into three fascinating and timely topics chosen and researched by student acupuncturists:  Addressing menopause and erectile dysfunction through acupuncture Navigating the pros and cons of self-pay versus accepting insurance in a modern practice Inspiring success stories that show just how powerful acupuncture can be.Join Dr. Justin Flinner, your host and professor to these aspiring acupuncturists at the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (VUIM) , as they share insights on holistic healing, modern business challenges, and real-life transformations that are shaping the future of acupuncture. Whether you’re a practitioner or simply curious about alternative medicine, this episode is packed with valuable lessons you won’t want to miss!(Resources used in this episode include: “The Efficacy of Acupuncture on Patients with Erectile Dysfunction: A Review”)Subscribe Today to The My Metro Medicine Podcast! Website:  http://www.mymetromedicine.comEmail: jflinner@mymetromedicine.comPhone: (202) 505-2805Practice Tai Chi with us on YouTubeJoin us on Facebook Join us on InstagramJoin us on X

What challenges are you facing in your life right now? What are you doing to overcome them? In this podcast, we help you to explore within yourself what you need to do in order to conquer and overcome these challenges. Never succumb to the difficult parts or your life. There is always a way! Thanks for listening to the #GateofLifepodcast by #MyMetroMedicine! Have an awesome day! Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and comment! We would love to hear from you! The host of the Gate of Life podcast (Justin Flinner) is an #Acupuncturist, U.S. champion in Chinese Martial Arts, University Professor, public speaker, and the owner of My Metro Medicine; an award-winning #Acupuncture and #TaiChi clinic in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel where we publish weekly videos to help improve your health. Go to the My Metro Medicine website to make an appointment with us, and check out our pages on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with our journey through the Gate of Life. YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClXSDXcktV5J93vxoLDAlag Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MyMetroMedicine/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mymetromedicine/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mymetromedicine Website:  www.mymetromedicine.com Email:  jflinner@mymetromedicine.com

What are you afraid of most in life? Are your fears keeping you from reaching the next level of self-understanding? Are they preventing you from experiencing the life that is waiting for you through the Gate of Life? It is time you face those fears and let yourself live the way you were meant to. Listen to this podcast and begin breaking down the barriers that are holding you back. Thanks for listening to the #GateofLifepodcast by #MyMetroMedicine! Have an awesome day! Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and comment! We would love to hear from you! The host of the Gate of Life podcast (Justin Flinner) is an #Acupuncturist, U.S. champion in Chinese Martial Arts, university professor, public speaker, and the owner of My Metro Medicine; an award-winning #Acupuncture and #Tai Chi clinic in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Be sure to check out the My Metro Medicine pages on Facebook and Instagram for more information and to make an appointment with us. YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClXSDXcktV5J93vxoLDAlag Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MyMetroMedicine/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mymetromedicine/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mymetromedicine Website:  www.mymetromedicine.com Email:  jflinner@mymetromedicine.com

In this week’s episode, we travel from the core of the earth to the core of you to discover the answer to a very important question: “Why do you get out of bed every day?” If you can find the answer to this question, then you have found a purpose in your life; something that drives you to wake up and do life a little bit better each day. This is what the Gate of Life is all about! Thanks for listening to the #GateofLifepodcast by #MyMetroMedicine! Have an awesome day! Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and comment! We would love to hear from you! The host of the Gate of Life podcast (Justin Flinner) is an #Acupuncturist, U.S. National Champion in Chinese Martial Arts (Wushu), University Professor, public speaker, and the owner of My Metro Medicine; an award-winning #Acupuncture and #TaiChi clinic in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Be sure to check out the My Metro Medicine pages on Facebook and Instagram for more information and to make an appointment with us. YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClXSDXcktV5J93vxoLDAlag Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MyMetroMedicine/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mymetromedicine/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mymetromedicine Website:  www.mymetromedicine.com Email:  jflinner@mymetromedicine.com

Are you losing control? Does your life feel like it is all over the place? Do you have trouble making clear decisions? Are you riding an emotional roller coaster? Then what you need is not something else to do that will distract you like watching Netflix, but rather, you need a new approach. In this podcast, we focus on YOU and give you a chance to examine the actions you are taking in life to see what is working and what isn’t. If you are ready to #takecontrol of your life once and for all, then this episode is meant for you. Thanks for listening to the #GateofLifepodcast by #MyMetroMedicine! Have a blessed day! Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and comment! We would love to hear from you! The host of the Gate of Life podcast (Justin Flinner) is an #Acupuncturist, U.S. champion in Chinese Martial Arts, university professor, speaker, and the owner of My Metro Medicine; an award-winning #Acupuncture and #Tai Chi clinic in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Be sure to check out the My Metro Medicine pages on Facebook and Instagram for even more tips on how to live a healthy and happy life. YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClXSDXcktV5J93vxoLDAlag Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MyMetroMedicine/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mymetromedicine/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mymetromedicine Website:  www.mymetromedicine.com Email:  jflinner@mymetromedicine.com

Are you a dancer? What style is your favorite: ballroom, ballet, swing, breakdancing, or something else? Dancing is an expression of self; an artistic display of one’s emotions without using words. Dancing is also a useful analogy for moving through life. (Gracefully, we hope!) Every aspect of movement is connected to your posture and therefore your back. In this podcast we discuss these connections and explore through a short exercise how you can begin to move differently in life by repositioning your body and your mind. Don’t forget to watch the YouTube video this week on 3 Movements to Improve the Health of Your Back/Spine! Thanks for listening to the #GateofLifepodcast by #MyMetroMedicine! Have a blessed day! Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and comment! We would love to hear from you! The host of the Gate of Life podcast (Justin Flinner) is an #Acupuncturist, U.S. champion in Chinese Martial Arts, university professor, speaker, and the owner of My Metro Medicine; an award-winning #Acupuncture and #Tai Chi clinic in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Be sure to check out the My Metro Medicine pages on Facebook and Instagram for even more tips on how to live a healthy and happy life. YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClXSDXcktV5J93vxoLDAlag Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MyMetroMedicine/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mymetromedicine/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mymetromedicine Website:  www.mymetromedicine.com Email:  jflinner@mymetromedicine.com

How you stand tells the rest of the world a whole lot about who you are: your level of #confidence, your #innerstrength, your #comfortlevel, your #emotions. Everything about you is displayed in how you stand in this life. That is why #posture is such an important starting point in 2021, the #YearofRecovery. In order to stand tall and stand with full confidence, we need to have the strength necessary to do so. If you haven’t practiced the strength exercises for your back this week, go to our YouTube channel after listening to this podcast and start building the foundation for your confidence so you can stand up for yourself, no matter the challenge you encounter in 2021. Thanks for listening to the #GateofLifepodcast by #mymetromedicine! Have a blessed day! Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and comment! We would love to hear from you! The host of the Gate of Life podcast (Justin Flinner) is an #acupuncturist, a U.S. champion in Chinese martial arts, a university professor, and the owner of My Metro Medicine; an award-winning Acupuncture and Tai Chi clinic in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Be sure to check out the My Metro Medicine pages on Facebook and Instagram for even more great content each day. YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClXSDXcktV5J93vxoLDAlag Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MyMetroMedicine/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mymetromedicine/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mymetromedicine Website:  www.mymetromedicine.com Email:  jflinner@mymetromedicine.com

It’s the second week in 2021, are you back to normal yet? Of course not!! But at least I hope you are preparing yourself to be. This week’s podcast is about teaching you to apply the posture techniques taught in our YouTube video last week titled “Fix Your Posture” (link to channel below for other videos too) so that you can focus better and be more efficient while you work, drive, or watch TV. (I don’t imagine that last one requires much effort though...LOL) Those aches and pains you have are not going away anytime soon either if your posture isn’t any good. So, follow the easy exercise in this podcast, keep practicing it, and you will be prepared for even more sitting (Yay! Not…), at least until this pandemic has passed. Thanks for listening to the #GateofLifepodcast by #mymetromedicine! Your #1 source for living a better life every single day. Have an blessed day! The host of the Gate of Life podcast (Justin Flinner) is an acupuncturist, U.S. champion in Chinese martial arts, university professor, and the owner of My Metro Medicine; an award-winning Acupuncture and Tai Chi clinic in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Be sure to check out our My Metro Medicine pages on Facebook and Instagram. YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClXSDXcktV5J93vxoLDAlag Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MyMetroMedicine/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mymetromedicine/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mymetromedicine Website:  www.mymetromedicine.com Email:  jflinner@mymetromedicine.com

2021 is finally here and you are tired of the pandemic and ready for things to get back to normal! I feel you! But, are you prepared for what the new normal will look like? You adjusted quickly at the beginning to the changes necessary for working and schooling at home, wearing masks and staying 6 feet apart, and you cancelled your vacation plans (reluctantly!). But are you ready for whatever the new normal will be? What are you doing to prepare yourself? In this new episode (and new season) of the #GateofLifepodcast, we will guide you on how to choose the best steps for getting you prepared for an awesome life in 2021. Don't forget to check out our weekly videos on YouTube. This week is on getting you prepared with a healthy back and good posture and has some great techniques that anyone can practice! (Link below) Thanks for listening to the #GateofLifepodcast by #MyMetroMedicine! The host of the Gate of Life podcast (Justin Flinner) is an acupuncturist, U.S. champion in Chinese martial arts, university professor, and the owner of My Metro Medicine; an award-winning #Acupuncture and #TaiChi clinic in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Be sure to check out our My Metro Medicine pages on Facebook and Instagram. YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClXSDXcktV5J93vxoLDAlag Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MyMetroMedicine/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mymetromedicine/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mymetromedicine Website:  www.mymetromedicine.com Email:  jflinner@mymetromedicine.com

As most of us are on lockdown and have been ordered to stay home, we are slowly coming to the reality that everything in our lives today is NOT okay. How will we transition out of this? How will we all move on with our lives when this #coronavirus pandemic is officially over? What will the world look like? The reality we are about to face is going to be a very different one, which is a reminder that everything in our lives is changing as we speak. What will you do to make the best of it? Lots of questions everyone…lots of questions. In the meantime, I wish you all the best. #StayHealthy #StayHappy and #StayHome! Thank you for listening to The Justin Flinner Podcast! Be sure to subscribe and share this podcast with someone else in that needs to hear it. We would also love to read your comments on this podcast! Write to us on any of our social media accounts, or share a tweet with the hashtag #thejustinflinnerpodcast and let us know what you though. Oh yeah! And don’t forget to check out our SECOND podcast, #TheKungFuEquation, and find even more life-changing episodes with my co-host, Jose Johnson from the Personal Mastery and Growth Academy. Both podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Alexa, and more! Email: jflinner@mymetromedicine.com Phone: (202) 505-2805 Facebook Messenger: https://m.me/517901514918605 (@mymetromedicine) Website:  http://www.mymetromedicine.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter:  @mymetromedicine YouTube: Tai Chi Lessons w/Justin: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3JhIZLAcC0gTH3o2aPiZhLEG7Vo-iLc5 Ask The Expert Show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3JhIZLAcC0j2tfGogQ6KjLMiRoyw2toX Podcast Links: The Justin Flinner Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-justin-flinner-podcast/id1275669562 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Oyx4erYaxRDuJNq2QjIIy Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZWJhOWEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz

Across the world, people are going crazy staying inside their homes. People want to go out and live “normally” again, even if for just five minutes. Who can blame them? It is unnatural for us to stay indoors for so long, but the fact is, we have ALL been called to stay home. It is our duty as a caring citizen to think about the people around us in our communities. The health of the world is at stake, and we must all step up and work together. Please pass this important message on to as many people as possible. I wish you all the best. #StayHealthy #StayHappy and #StayHome! Thank you for listening to The Justin Flinner Podcast! Be sure to subscribe and share this podcast with someone else in that needs to hear it. We would also love to read your comments on this podcast! Write to us on any of our social media accounts, or share a tweet with the hashtag #thejustinflinnerpodcast and let us know what you though. Oh yeah! And don’t forget to check out our SECOND podcast, #TheKungFuEquation, and find even more life-changing episodes with my co-host, Jose Johnson from the Personal Mastery and Growth Academy. Both podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Alexa, and more! Email: jflinner@mymetromedicine.com Phone: (202) 505-2805 Facebook Messenger: https://m.me/517901514918605 (@mymetromedicine) Website:  http://www.mymetromedicine.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter:  @mymetromedicine YouTube: Tai Chi Lessons w/Justin: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3JhIZLAcC0gTH3o2aPiZhLEG7Vo-iLc5 Ask The Expert Show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3JhIZLAcC0j2tfGogQ6KjLMiRoyw2toX Podcast Links: The Justin Flinner Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-justin-flinner-podcast/id1275669562 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Oyx4erYaxRDuJNq2QjIIy Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZWJhOWEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz

Every #healthcare practitioner will have to decide at some point if they want to run a part-time clinic or a full-time clinic. It is a decision that is not easy to make but one that will cross every practitioner’s mind at some point. In this podcast, I briefly share with you my personal experience in making this decision over the last 7 years as well as some tips to keep you on track with making the best decision for yourself. No matter the choice you make, just make sure it is the BEST choice for YOU! Thank you for listening to The Justin Flinner Podcast! Be sure to subscribe and pass on this podcast to someone else in your life that needs to hear it. Don’t forget to check out our second podcast, #TheKungFuEquation, and find even more life-changing episodes with my co-host, Jose Johnson from the Personal Mastery and Growth Academy. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Alexa, and more! Website:  http://www.mymetromedicine.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter:  @mymetromedicine Email:  jflinner@mymetromedicine.com Phone:  (202) 505-2805 Care to contribute to The Justin Flinner Podcast? Follow this link and you can become part of our mission by helping us impact as many lives as possible by empowering the people around us! (Music from Facebook Sound Collections)

Why do people wait until January 1st to decide on making a significant change in their lives? Most likely there are issues with commitment at a deeper level that ultimately lead us to the failure that is experienced by the majority of people within the first two months of the year. Don’t be like everyone else. Discover in this podcast what is at the root of true change in life and commit with a different approach that will guarantee success that is more gratifying and more sustainable than ever before. Thank you for listening to The Justin Flinner Podcast! Be sure to subscribe and pass on this podcast to someone else in your life that needs to hear it. Don’t forget to check out our second podcast, #TheKungFuEquation, and find even more life-changing episodes with my co-host, Jose Johnson from the Personal Mastery and Growth Academy. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Alexa, and more! Website:  http://www.mymetromedicine.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter:  @mymetromedicine Email:  jflinner@mymetromedicine.com Phone:  (202) 505-2805 Care to contribute to The Justin Flinner Podcast? Follow this link and you can become part of our mission by helping us impact as many lives as possible by empowering the people around us! (Music from Facebook Sound Collections)

As we near the finish line of 2018, it is time to stay focused on the last few weeks and keep our momentum while we continue it into the new year. What have you accomplished this year? Have you taken the time to reflect? What are you focusing on now to ensure you cross the 2018 finish line strong? It is extremely important that we all focus on the right aspects of our lives and being to draw our energy from deep within ourselves. There are only a few days left in this year. So, follow the advice in this podcast and learn the true importance of nearing the finish line of the year of 2018. Thank you for listening to The Justin Flinner Podcast. We are truly grateful to have you together with us on this journey. Be sure to share our podcasts with your family and friends to help better their lives as well. *** Find us on our website www.mymetromedicine.com, find us on Facebook & Instagram @mymetromedicine, or contact us at info@mymetromedicine.com or 202-505-2805. *** Care to contribute to The Justin Flinner Podcast? Follow this link and you can become part of our mission and help us impact as many lives as we possibly can: anchor.fm/s/1eba9a0

Our lives are built on the stories we tell one another, and our stories are alive. They keep us alive too. The lessons that every story contains depends on what you learn along the way. Each generation that came before us heard stories that gave them a reason to move on in the life with a sense of purpose. And each generation that will come after us will live their lives based on the stories that our lives have to teach them. How we live our lives will determine how interesting and how rich in wisdom our stories of life will be for the children later on. We must live each day with the intention of writing a new and better story than the day before. It must be filled with lessons of how to overcome challenges and lesson of how to enjoy the subtle moments in life. The stories we tell will shape the future of our loved ones and the future of the world we live in and will one day leave. Remember this when someone is telling a story about you so that you will feel proud and satisfied that you have changed the life of another. If you ever need help realizing what your story sounds like, then WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU 24/7! *** Find us on our website www.mymetromedicine.com, find us on Facebook & Instagram @mymetromedicine, or contact us at info@mymetromedicine.com or 202-505-2805. *** Care to contribute to The Justin Flinner Podcast? Follow this link and you can become part of our mission and help us impact as many lives as we possibly can: anchor.fm/s/1eba9a0 Thanks for tuning in! (Music used from Facebook Sound Collections. Thank you Facebook Music Artists!)

We have all said the phrase "you are what you eat", but have we thought about the opposite; "you eat what you are"? Nutrition goes way beyond just understanding carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. We must understand the nature of the food we eat and what it is capable of based on its own energetic. We must also learn to create a peak state within ourselves and use food to further nourish this state to allow us to continuously thrive here! If you are interested in learning more, then WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU 24/7! *** Find us on our website www.mymetromedicine.com, find us on Facebook & Instagram @mymetromedicine, or contact us at info@mymetromedicine.com or 202-505-2805. *** Care to contribute to The Justin Flinner Podcast? Follow this link and you can become part of our mission and help us impact as many lives as we possibly can: anchor.fm/s/1eba9a0 Thanks for tuning in!

It only takes 90 seconds for us to experience an emotion physiologically. After that, we make a choice, an important choice! The decision of what emotional state we will be in defines the quality of each moment we will experience. Choose upset? You'll stay there (and hate it!). Choose happiness? You'll stay there (and love it!). When we are able to take ownership of and responsibility for our emotions and what comes after them, then we have made the decision to empower ourselves to live a life that we control. Never let other individuals determine who you will be and how you will be. We all possess the power to choose the state of mind and the state of being we will live in. Consider this a reminder for you to do exactly that. And remember, WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU 24/7! *** Find us on our website www.mymetromedicine.com, find us on Facebook & Instagram @mymetromedicine, or contact us at info@mymetromedicine.com or 202-505-2805. *** Care to contribute to The Justin Flinner Podcast? Follow this link and you can become part of our mission and help us impact as many lives as we possibly can: anchor.fm/s/1eba9a0 Thanks for tuning in!

For this month's #AskTheExpert, we sat down with Jeff Millison, Academic Dean at the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine and licensed acupuncturist. Jeff runs his own practice, Riverhill Wellness Center, in Ellicott CIty, MD. He has served the acupuncture and oriental medicine community by being a driving force for the development of high-level education and integrative medicine approaches. Jeff's passion for making a difference in the world stems from his professional life to his personal life. If you are a practitioner of oriental medicine, or even if you are a beginning student, then you will definitely benefit from this podcast as Jeff reveals some of the most important areas we need to focus on to preserve what we have accomplished in our field of medicine and strengthen its core together. As always, thank you all for listening, and please make sure you rate this podcast and leave us a comment! We'll see you back here next month for ASK THE EXPERT! And don't forget, we are here to help you 24/7. Contact us anytime you need support. ***FB & IG: @mymetromedicine --- Email: info@mymetromedicine --- Phone: 202-505-2805*** Care to contribute to The Justin Flinner Podcast? Follow this link and you can become part of our mission and help us impact as many lives as we possibly can: anchor.fm/s/1eba9a0 Thanks for tuning in!