Flashback: A Chinatown Apprenticeship

True Healing: A Family Drama about Eastern vs Western Medicine in the Heart of New York City

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This podcast episode recounts a chapter from Victor Li's life, focusing on his reluctant apprenticeship under his father, a traditional Chinese healer. The story highlights the clash between Victor's scientific worldview and his father's holistic approach to healing. The narrative explores Victor's experiences in his father's bustling Chinatown medicine shop, revealing how his interactions with patients and his father gradually shift his perspective on healing. The episode emphasizes the importance of both traditional practices and scientific knowledge in achieving true healing, leaving listeners to consider the balance between the two approaches.

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