Good News! 2025
In this episode of Good News!, Lynn Shematek and Deacons Jon Shematek and Lauren Welch welcome Trish Lott, who shares her fascinating career evolution from a health educator in reproductive health to a licensed acupuncturist deeply involved in international outreach. Trish recounts her transformative experiences in the Peace Corps, living in rural Paraguay, and how these shaped her approach to acupuncture. She explains the philosophy behind acupuncture, its roots in nature, and her unique practice model in Towson, Maryland. Additionally, Trish discusses her work with midwives in Guatemala through the Global Acupuncture Project, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with nature for holistic wellness. Tune in for an uplifting conversation about the intersection of passion, service, and healing.
Highlights from the Podcast
In a world that often feels chaotic, finding balance and healing can seem elusive. Yet, in our recent podcast episode of “Good News,” we had the pleasure of discovering a woman whose journey exemplifies the transformative power of listening—both to ourselves and the world around us. Let’s meet Trish Lott, licensed acupuncturist.
Welcome, Trish Lott Our guest, Trish Lott, shared her nuanced journey from a health educator to a licensed acupuncturist with a rich passion for international work in promoting acupuncture. As our hosts, Lynn Shematek and Deacons Jon Shematek and Lauren Welch, eagerly welcomed Trish, it was clear her path is not just a career, but a calling.
From Paraguay to Maryland: A Journey Told Trish’s story began decades ago, immersed in the fundamental practices of health education in Washington, DC, and South America’s Paraguay. It was there, in a rural community without modern conveniences, that Trish learned lessons from nature—an education that informed her acupuncture practice.
Upon returning to the United States, Trish’s professional journey took an unexpected turn toward acupuncture, spurred by her introspective mission of discovering the intersection between her talents and the world’s needs. This leap of faith, as she aptly describes, didn’t just transform her career—it shaped her life story.
The Art of Healing: An Acupuncturist’s Perspective Trish Lott’s narrative offers a profound look at acupuncture. She articulates a holistic practice rooted in age-old traditions that parallel observing nature’s delicate balance to restoring equilibrium in the human body. Trish speaks passionately about the community acupuncture model in Towson, Maryland, which she established fifteen years ago to make this ancient practice accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.
Through the community model, she embraces a collective energy where healing transcends individual treatments, fostering a shared beneficial experience among patients. This paradigm and its broader connectivity to nature’s rhythms are central to Trish’s therapeutic philosophy.
Cross-Border Initiatives and Global Healing Beyond her local practice, Trish’s work with the Global Acupuncture Project in Guatemala highlights her dedication to global healing. Training local healthcare providers like midwives and doulas, Trish bridges knowledge from ancient Eastern practices to modern community applications. The enduring impact she has cultivated in these international communities underscores the profound reciprocity inherent in teaching and healing.
Reflections: Life’s Course and Wisdom Shared In the closing segments of our conversation, the wisdom Trish imparts is both a call to action and a heartfelt offering: to remember our intrinsic link to the natural world. Her advice extends beyond acupuncture—it’s an encouragement to attune our nervous systems through nature’s simple gifts, like sunshine and birdsong, for achieving holistic well-being.
As our episode concludes, viewers and listeners are left with a resonant reminder: healing and balance are within reach, echoing in the natural relationships we nurture around us.
In Conclusion: A Chapter of Inspiration We extend our gratitude to Trish Lott for joining “Good News” and sharing her inspiring journey of healing, passion, and devotion. It’s a story that speaks not only to practitioners and patients of acupuncture but to anyone on a path toward finding balance and purpose in an ever-turning world.
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