At six years old, I was beaten for refusing to say I was wrong. I did not know it then, but that moment would shape almost everything that came after, including the woman who would eventually found Chara Health.

I am a triple board-certified physician, founder of Chara Health, and an expert in stem cell therapy, regenerative medicine, and anti-aging treatment. This episode marks the first time I share my personal history on my own podcast: childhood abuse in China, a decade practicing psychiatry before shifting to anti-aging medicine, the ego collapse I experienced in medical school, and my decision to leave China in the early 1990s with no money, no connections, and a rejected visa. I also describe my mother's multiple myeloma diagnosis at age 43, a prognosis of only a few years, and a 32-year remission she achieved through Chinese medicine and daily aerobics after leaving chemotherapy. The episode closes with my reflection on what I believe humanity most needs to heal from.

This is a more personal side of my story than I usually share here, including how I found faith after growing up an atheist in Communist China, and the identity I had to let go of in order to become who I am today.

If any part of my story helps you see your own a little differently, then sharing it was worth it.

I talk about:

00:00 The Beating That Built Me

05:00 Why My Success Felt Empty

08:00 Med School Shattered My Ego

11:00 Discovering My True Purpose

13:00 I Said There's No God

18:00 My Memoir, Tiger Of Beijing

23:00 Mom Called Me Social Garbage

27:00 I Married The Process

30:00 My Mother Survived Cancer Naturally

32:00 What We Need Healing From

Additional Resources

Visit My Clinic: Chara Health

🌐 https://chara-health.com

📍 9568 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 91311

📲 Call (818) 356-8232 or email info@chara-health.com to make an appointment or go to https://www.joykongmd.com and fill out a contact form.

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✨ Learn more about our training academy for medical professionals: https://aaict.org

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About Dr. Joy Kong

Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.