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Strange Rare Peculiar Homeopathy Podcast

Strange Rare Peculiar Homeopathy Podcast

The Institute for the Advancement of Homeopathy 122 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

A weekly podcast hosted by Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray that explores homeopathy in depth, covering philosophy, practice, research, and education with historical context. The hosts share insights from their combined 50+ years of study and practice, aiming to educate listeners about the principles and applications of homeopathy. The show invites both newcomers and experienced practitioners to join the conversation.

Episodes

135: The Adaptive Organon with Jeremy Sherr
135: The Adaptive Organon with Jeremy Sherr Oct 13, 2026 01:13:05 Can Hahnemann's Organon be brought into the 21st century without changing the principles of homeopathy?Jeremy Sherr joins Denise and Alastair to discuss his new Adaptive Organon, a four-year project to make Hahnemann's teachings more accessible through contemporary language, examples, and explanations while remaining faithful to the original philosophy.Along the way: the four fundamental p
134: From Doing Homeopathy to Thinking Homeopathically
134: From Doing Homeopathy to Thinking Homeopathically Oct 6, 2026 00:40:19 You can learn the principles of homeopathy. But when do you begin to understand why they fit together?While preparing a lecture on Psora, Denise revisited notes from 15 or 16 years ago and realized how much her own understanding had deepened. That sparked a bigger question: can we move from simply doing homeopathy to truly thinking homeopathically?This episode explores what deeper understanding ca
133: Chronic Disease & Miasms in Homeopathy
133: Chronic Disease & Miasms in Homeopathy Sep 29, 2026 01:08:13 What are miasms actually supposed to tell us about chronic disease—and how does that information change what we do with a case?In this episode, Denise and Alastair go back to Hahnemann’s Chronic Diseases to look at what miasms were meant to help us understand, how they can inform a chronic case, and where modern interpretations may have oversimplified the idea.Along the way: Hahnemann’s theory of
132: Which Symptoms Matter—and Which Don’t—in Homeopathy?
132: Which Symptoms Matter—and Which Don’t—in Homeopathy? Sep 22, 2026 01:21:31 Does the “totality of symptoms” mean every symptom belongs in the prescription?In this episode, Denise and Alastair dig into one of the more difficult skills in homeopathic case analysis: determining which symptoms are actually relevant to the case in front of you.Sometimes the picture is broad. Sometimes it is surprisingly small. And getting that wrong can cause you to miss the mark.Through clini
131: Is It Still Homeopathy Without the Single Remedy?
131: Is It Still Homeopathy Without the Single Remedy? Sep 15, 2026 01:05:27 Is the single remedy principle foundational to homeopathy—or simply one prescribing style among many?Claims that Hahnemann supported the use of multiple remedies often point to a brief period of experimentation in 1833. But what happens when you follow the historical record beyond that moment?In this episode, Denise and Alastair go back to the primary sources: Hahnemann’s correspondence with Boenn
130: Not All Homeopathic Provings Are Created Equal
130: Not All Homeopathic Provings Are Created Equal Sep 9, 2026 01:14:31 If a remedy is in your kit, your software, or your materia medica, do you know where that information came from?In this episode, Denise and Alastair unpack homeopathic provings—how they are conducted, how symptoms make their way into the materia medica and repertory, and why proving methodology matters.They look at Hahnemann’s approach, the role of toxicology and clinical confirmation, and the ver
129: Can Homeopathy Evolve Without Losing Its Principles?
129: Can Homeopathy Evolve Without Losing Its Principles? Sep 1, 2026 01:15:21 Homeopathy has evolved considerably since Hahnemann’s time. The materia medica has expanded, new methods of case analysis have emerged, education has changed, and new questions continue to push the profession forward.But what can change—and what can’t?Recording together in Copenhagen, Denise and Alastair return to some of the foundational principles of homeopathy and ask what they mean for modern
128: Homeopathy: Understanding Acute, Chronic & Constitutional Care
128: Homeopathy: Understanding Acute, Chronic & Constitutional Care Aug 25, 2026 01:19:06 In this episode, Denise and Alastair take on three terms that get thrown around a lot in homeopathy: acute, chronic, and constitutional.What do they actually mean? How does each one change the way a case is approached? And what happens when those lines get blurred?They also get into the growing problem of oversimplified prescribing—and what responsibility looks like in a profession that largely go
127: Homeopathy: Misophonia, What to Expect from Chronic Care & Too Many Remedies | Listener Q&A
127: Homeopathy: Misophonia, What to Expect from Chronic Care & Too Many Remedies | Listener Q&A Aug 18, 2026 01:12:01 In this listener Q&A, Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray answer questions from the Strange, Rare & Peculiar community about working with a homeopath, chronic case management, misophonia, remedy repetition, potentization, and bowel nosodes.Listener Q&A begins at 20:00. Before that, Denise and Alastair take on the growing conversation around “gatekeeping,” remedy access, and safety in hom
126: The Intellectual History and Origins of Homeopathy
126: The Intellectual History and Origins of Homeopathy Aug 4, 2026 00:54:27 Where did Hahnemann’s ideas come from?Denise and Alastair explore the scientific and philosophical traditions surrounding the development of homeopathy, including alchemy, chemistry, metallurgy, medicine-making, and the work of figures such as Paracelsus, Robert Boyle, and Isaac Newton.They also challenge the familiar story that potentization began with remedies being shaken in a horse-drawn carri
125: How Should Nosodes Be Used in Homeopathy?
125: How Should Nosodes Be Used in Homeopathy? Jul 22, 2026 00:44:24 How should nosodes be used within the principles of homeopathy? Denise and Alastair examine the original use of bowel nosodes, Paterson’s warning about repetition, and the difference between individualized prescribing and routine protocols.They also explore homeoprophylaxis, epidemic prescribing, and whether fixed nosode schedules remain consistent with a dynamic, individualized system of medicine
124: Homeopathy Best Practices: Beyond the Remedy
124: Homeopathy Best Practices: Beyond the Remedy Jul 15, 2026 00:57:12 Homeopathy is not just about using potentized substances.Drawing on what they are seeing in the clinic and their research into the history and education of homeopathy, Denise and Alastair ask what happens when the remedy becomes the center—and the system meant to guide its use is lost.Mentioned in this episode:Episode 100: Homeopathy Mythbusters: Did Hahnemann Use More Than One Remedy at a Time?ht

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