Joshua Singer, L.Ac.

03/19/2025

Another podcast I was on about a month ago. Stress is an essential subject for many of us, and I think many of you will find this conversation valuable.

Summary In this conversation, the panel discusses various aspects of stress management, exploring its definition, effects, and practical strategies for coping. They emphasize the importance of understanding individual needs and the role of movement in alleviating stress. The discussion also touches....

02/26/2025

We recently had to euthanize our fifteen-year-old cat, Sophie. If any of you have had to do this, I’m sure it remains vivid in your memory...

We recently had to euthanize our fifteen-year-old cat, Sophie. If any of you have had to do this, I’m sure it remains vivid in your memory. It was a sad experience for us, but I’m so grateful that we had this option to not prolong her suffering. We could do this locally in Montpelier without [.....

02/12/2025

Did everyone see this one? Such an important subject, especially for this time of year and where we live.

In this episode of Resilience Radio, host Irvin Eisenberg and guests Kelly McCracken, Melanie Meyer, and Josh discuss the complexities of mental health, focusing on depression and its interplay with anxiety. They explore the symptoms, definitions, and cultural perceptions of depression, emphasizing....

02/02/2025

This was an enjoyable and interesting conversation - some of you may also find it worthwhile.

Summary In this episode of Resilience Radio, host Irvin Eisenberg leads a panel discussion with healthcare practitioners Kelly McCracken, Melanie Meyer, and Josh Singer on the topic of anxiety. The conversation explores various definitions of anxiety, its physical manifestations, and how it can pres...

12/17/2024

Yesterday, an episode of the Resilience Occupational Therapy podcast (Resilience Radio) was released that featured a panel discussion on digestion. I was honored to take part alongside other practitioners, and the conversation was interesting. I suspect many of you will also find value in it, so here it is if you'd like to listen.

Summary This episode features a panel discussion with healthcare practitioners on digestive health, focusing on common issues like constipation and diarrhea. The conversation explores the importance of motility, the perspectives of Chinese medicine, the definition of normal digestion, the impact of....

10/10/2024

There’s nothing like walking around town during leaf peeper season in Vermont. I had space for lunch today in Montpelier and time for a short walk.

When getting off one of those big buses to see some colorful trees, all it takes is a smile for the out-of-towners to feel welcome by the others of us rooted here.

We may get to hear some European languages spoken, some different fashions in clothing, and an interest in our downtown shops. I feel grateful that central Vermont has been my town for over twenty years, where I’ve raised my kids, even if not my hometown.

https://www.riverstreetwellnessvt.com/montpelier-shows-me-the-value-of-acupuncture/

07/15/2024

It seems wise to prepare for the season ahead. That may mean financially preparing for your high schooler’s potential college time, gradually cleaning up your office for your approaching retirement, stacking your wood, and making other preparations for the Winter season in a few months. We can do the same for our skin.

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06/17/2024

As I’m sitting on the back deck this sunny Spring morning, it’s warm with a slight breeze, the birds are chirping, and I’m sipping on a comforting cup of coffee; it is such a...

https://www.riverstreetwellnessvt.com/gratitude/

04/23/2024

I remember feeling so grown up sitting in the sauna with my grandfather, somehow displaying my strength because I was sweating generously and remaining calm. We would rinse off after maybe twenty minutes and then take a short swim in the cool water of the adjacent pool...

https://www.riverstreetwellnessvt.com/sauna/

02/19/2024

Have you noticed recently that you feel better when it’s a clear, sunny day? I’m not necessarily referring to your back pain going away when the clouds move (though this may also happen) but rather your mood being lighter and feeling happier in general...

https://www.riverstreetwellnessvt.com/sunlight-2/

01/23/2024

As I’m writing this, we’re having a steady snowfall that has already required one round of shoveling my driveway. I have a snowblower but it happens to be a Sunday and there’s no rush to clear the snow. I’ve also made a resolution to myself to take any opportunity to put the attention into my body and away from my mind....

https://www.riverstreetwellnessvt.com/away-from-the-mind/

12/19/2023

I remember the stereotypical long, white beard of the old diagnostician in the traditional Chinese medical hospital in Shenyang, China where I was living in 1998. At that time, and likely still today, there were hospitals in China that only offered Traditional Chinese Medicine, those that offered only Western Medicine, and those that offered both. The combination particularly inspired me. There were diagnostic imaging machines down one hallway and there was the doctor who used the tongue and pulse to diagnose down another hallway. Both were equally valued and led to the next steps in treatment planning.

https://www.riverstreetwellnessvt.com/tongue-and-pulse-2/