This week’s episode of Well, That’s Awkward gets prickly — literally. In Episode 7, hosts Susan Osman and Rachel Branson dive into the world of acupuncture, meridian theory, facial needling and those awkward wellness moments where you find yourself lying completely still… while someone pokes your energy lines with tiny needles.

Acupuncture is one of the most talked-about alternative therapies for women over 40 — especially for stress, hormonal balance, chronic tension, pain relief and ageing support. But is it ancient energetic wisdom… or just an opportunity to become a pin cushion?

Acupuncture, Energy Flow & the Awkward Moment Before the Needle

This episode explores the full spectrum of acupuncture experiences — from Traditional Chinese Medicine to facial rejuvenation.

We talk about:

• How acupuncture works with the meridians of the body
• Facial acupuncture as a natural skin rejuvenation approach
• Why the phrase “just a tiny pinch” is always suspicious
• Eastern philosophy vs Western wellness trends

And yes — we even go there with bee sting therapy.

Because nothing says “healing” like willingly allowing nature to stab your meridians.

East vs West — and Why Women Are Turning to Alternative Healing

Women over 40 are increasingly curious about non-pharmaceutical wellness solutions — and acupuncture is one of the most popular therapies for midlife wellbeing globally.

This episode asks:

• Are we truly supporting energy flow and harmony?
• Or are we just desperate for something that works when stress + hormones + life collide?

It’s funny, honest and full of those awkward moments (including the inner voice debate that always starts right before the first needle goes in…).

Stay tuned — new episodes every week.

It’s midlife, unfiltered — with a side of laughter, mocktails, and mild oversharing.

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