Episode 81: Replenishing Energy and Discovering Purpose with Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman

Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman is the owner of Amethyst Holistic Skin Solutions and practices Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology, utilizing only herbal medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She earned a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, a diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology from Avicenna UK, and an MSOM from National University of Health Sciences (NUHS). She is also a board-certified NCCAOM Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Dipl OM).

Before serving as the Chair of the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA), Dr. Friedman was one of two Illinois delegates to the ASA and served on the Illinois Society of Acupuncturists as Vice President. She serves on the Advisory Board of LearnSkin, the faculty of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Support Group sponsored by the National Eczema Association, and the NUHS Presidential Alumni Advisory Board.

In this episode, we discuss:

Navigating the journey of clarity
What true work feels like
Investing in your whole health
Integrity and lifelong learning

Lightbulb Moments:

Career clarity is a journey, not a destination. Discovering your true passion takes time, curiosity, and conversations with others; patience is essential in this unfolding process.
True work sustains rather than drains. If your job depletes you, it may be misaligned; fulfilling work should energize you and support your well-being.
Whole health includes mind, body, and connection. Physical and mental health are deeply intertwined, and meaningful relationships are as vital as medicine in preserving wellness.
Personal growth thrives on integrity and lifelong learning. Staying open to change, aligning with your values, and seeking care that truly listens are foundations for both health and fulfillment.

A Quote To Remember

“You are not your job. You are so many more things than that. When you only think of yourself as a person in a relationship, you don’t get the chance to expand yourself.” – Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman