Podcast

Apr 18

Podcast: The Rise, Fall & Rise Again of Homeopathy

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In this podcast, Brion and Elizabeth join Courtney to discuss the history of homeopathy in the US. Homeopathy first arrived in the early 1800’s, and by the mid-19th century, homeopathy had established a significant presence, particularly in cities like New York and Philadelphia. Dr. Constantine Hering, often referred to as the “Father of American Homeopathy,” founded the American Institute for Homeopathy in 1844. He advocated for the recognition and acceptance of homeopathy within the medical community. By 1900, there were more than 100 homeopathic hospitals, solidifying homeopathy’s status as a legitimate medical practice in the US.

However, the rise of homeopathy threatened conventional medicine. The effectiveness of homeopathy coupled with its gentle approach made it a popular choice for those who experienced the crude and dangerous practices of allopathic medicine of the time (leeches, bloodletting, Mercury poisoning, etc). The decline in interest in conventional medicine led to the formation of the American Medical Association (AMA) who felt threatened by homeopathy’s growth and sought to undermine its success through various efforts.

Our discussion highlights homeopathy’s golden days in the early 1900’s, as well as its fall—when at the hands of the Flexner Report, homeopathy (and other natural healing modalities) were systematically dismantled. The 1960’s and 70’s saw a resurgence of homeopathy in-part due to dissatisfaction with conventional medical practices and a shift in consciousness.

Where are we now? Is homeopathy on a rise or is it still being smothered by a system of medicine that seeks to suppress alternative health care options? Did the pandemic further stifle homeopathy with over-reaching bans on health freedoms and attempts to choke out non-allopathic options through censorship and “fact-checking?” Or did these measures simply create yet another resurgence of interest in homeopathy and other natural modalities? Listen in to hear what Brion and Elizabeth think about the future of homeopathy in our full podcast.

In our research for this podcast, we stumbled upon a phenomenal music video covering the History of homeopathy in America called “Homeo Pie” by Robert Cassard that’s definitely worth a listen. Check out our timeline of the History of Homeopathy in the US, and leave us a comment letting us know your thoughts on the History of Homeopathy.

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Disclaimer: Claims are not intended to be interpreted as medical advice. Claims are based on traditional homeopathic practice, not “accepted” medical evidence. Statements made here are not evaluated by the FDA. Products listed on the Real Immunity site are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare practitioner for medical advice and treatment.

Mar 12

Podcast: Meet HP Dad

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What is an HP Dad? In this podcast, Courtney talks to Brion Scimae, (AKA HP Dad), a new homeopath on our team who specializes in homeoprophylaxis (HP).

Brion shares his experiences raising two kids, one with HP, and one more conventionally. He also gives an important tip to families with kids attending college this year. What you’ll love most is what Brion has to say about the father’s role and how HP assists this role.

We’ve recently moved the podcast to Substack, where we’ve been ensured we won’t have censorship issues. All the previous episodes that Cilla hosted have been downloaded and added to our new Substack account.

Sep 05

Podcast: September 2 Health Update

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Season 2, Episode 6
Cilla shares her health update with Courtney

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It’s been awhile since Cilla has offered an update regarding her healing journey.

We’re bringing you a different kind of message this time, one that comes from a new perspective gained from Cilla’s current visage point. After having temporarily lost her inner-compass, she shares about how she has fully regaining her connection to source to a stronger degree. Learn how she made this reconnection and some of the essential connections she has made on her journey. This is an important message and commentary on how there is not a one-size-fits all protocol for healing.

Join us for an enlightening conversation and update from Cilla.

To listen to to Cilla’s previous health updates, click the links below:
May update
April update

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Claims made in this podcast are not intended to be interpreted as medical advice, and have not evaluated by the FDA. Statements made in this podcast are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare practitioner for medical advice and treatment, and visit www.cdc.gov for government approved health messages.

Jan 04

Podcast 1, Season 2: Palmaia: A Fifth Dimension Resort Experience

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In this interview with Alex Ferri, founder of Palmaia, he and Cilla discuss the “invisible energy” of Palmaia, which loans it to having more of a fifth-dimension feel. Backed against virgin Mayan jungle, Palmaia is an oasis that offers a retreat for the conscious soul.

Alex shares his journey of envisioning and establishing Palmaia–which embraces more of an authentic traditional Mayan experience. As a vegan, Alex wanted to share his plant-based lifestyle by offering 5-star vegan cuisine, the best from around the world, one of the many hallmarks of the Palmaia experience. Though most meals are plant-based, Palmaia prides itself on being an open-minded experience, and offers various diet and lifestyle options to it’s guests.

Alex shares how opening during Covid ended up being a blessing that allowed him to take a much-needed break and also amplify the purpose and experience of Palmaia. Palmaia’s concept is “a retreat on sterioids” as Alex puts it. With the unique Architects of Life, a daily schedule of health and spiritual events, that include over 58 offerings, including yoga, cacao ceremonies, Tibetan bowls, art, breath work, gong baths, music concerts, soul readings, meditation and more. And if you’re wanting to bring your family, a Waldorf program is available so your kids will be in the best of care.

Here’s a quote from Del Bigtree after his family’s recent experience at Palmaia:

This summer I was lucky enough to have had the opportunity to spend a week with my family at Palmaia the house of AiA in Playa Del Carmen. Our family has been blessed with many great trips including a cruise to Cabo, and beach vacations in Miami and Hawaii, but nothing compares with the enchanted experience we had at Palmaia.

Vivid memories abound – from the family bike rides through the lush jungle on our way to the spectacular restaurants and outdoor exercise and yoga classes, to the beach days splashing around in some of the most inviting crystal clear water we have experienced. Though our family tends to eat a Paleo diet, the plant-based cuisine at Palmaia was so delicious and creative that it almost felt like we were visiting another world. I still dream of the grilled watermelon at the sushi restaurant that was on par with some of the best Ahi Tuna sashimi I have had. For the adults there is not enough that can be said about the spa at Palmaia. My wife and I were blown away by the authenticity of the experiences provided. We took part in the Temazcal Ceremony lead by a heart filled Mayan shaman who gently guided a group of strangers through some of their darkest fears to a place of levity and clarity that was transformative. But my top recommendation, if you were to only experience one at Palmaia, would be the Pre Hispanic spa treatment which we did as a couple. By the end of the treatment which includes a ceremonial swim in the cenote, fresh herbal body scrub, mud wrap, mask and a traditional massage with warm oils, I felt like I had released all of my earthly transgressions. I turned to my wife and said “I am ready to be thrown into a volcano now.”

As the golf cart drove us out of the secluded world of Palmaia through the adjacent Sandos Resort where we would meet our ride to the airport, my eight year old daughter’s eyes welled up with tears as she said I don’t want to leave. My fourteen year old son seemed equally emotional. I inquired, “best vacation ever?” Resoundingly the whole family smiled, and in unison proclaimed “Yes, Best Vacation Ever!” It truly was.

Del Bigtree
Host of the Highwire

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Palmaia as a 5th dimension experience

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The setting

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Origins of Palmaia

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Alex’s conscious business model

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Covid’s impact on Palmaia

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Retreat on steroids

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Architects of Life

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Waldorf inspired program

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Palmaïa – The House of AÏA’s founder and CEO, Alex Ferri is a passionate entrepreneur who believes that inner exploration and a sense of community is key bringing people together for personal growth and creating change in the world (i.e. you have to change yourself for the better and understand your connection to nature/how that impacts you before you can try to change anything else in the world). He is a vegan, and fiercely passionate about sustainability and how our eating behaviors impact the environment. Originally from the UK and Spain, Alex grew up going to Ibiza and Mykonos, and for the last fifteen years, has spent a significant amount of time in Tulum.

From his perspective, he feels there is a bohemian revolution happening worldwide – a growing community of unconventional thinkers, spiritual seekers, purpose driven entrepreneurs. They’re nomadic travelers that are changing the cultural landscape and redefining the aspirations of what 21st century life means. He created Palmaia to be a gathering point to welcome like-minded individuals, create community and help people discover the unknown through the sound and wellness programming. Thehouseofaia.com

Disclaimer:
Claims made in this podcast are not intended to be interpreted as medical advice, and have not evaluated by the FDA. Statements made in this podcast are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare practitioner for medical advice and treatment, and visit www.cdc.gov for government approved health messages.

Dec 20

Podcast 13: Cilla & Courtney Talk About Their Palmaia Experience

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Last October, Courtney and Cilla took a trip to Mexico, where they stayed at Palmaia, a wellness resort dedicated to offering a truly different kind of resort experience, one that supports personal growth, healing and exploration. Palmaia offers everything you could ask for in a resort experience, but where Palmaia goes beyond the typical resort is in the architects of spiritual growth and wellness built into the daily schedule. Each day, visitors have their option of activities such as yoga, cacao ceremonies, sound baths, talks with the resident Shaman, creative expression, and more.

In February, Cilla has been invited to be one of Palmaia’s visiting teachers. She will be giving scheduled talks where visitors can speak with a classical homeopath about the miracle of healing our relationship to the planet.

The owner of Palmaia, Alex Ferri, has generously offered a discount to Cilla’s followers who would like to visit Palmaia while she is there. We will have more details on this offer soon, as well as a podcast interview with Alex about his vision for Palmaia.

If you’re interested in experiencing Palmaia and meeting Cilla, she will be there from February 27–March 13. Details on the discount will be forthcoming–stay tuned!

At her last visit, Cilla interviewed Balder, the resident Palmaia Shaman, and ReNe, the resident sound therapist.

Palmaia 2023 Update:
There’s been a change in plans for Cilla’s Palmaia trip. Due to unforeseen scheduling changes, Cilla will not be in Palmaia at the end of February, as previously planned. Instead, we are looking at rescheduling this trip to a future date and time. As soon as we know more, we will let you know. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Dec 13

Podcast 12: Decoding the Principles of German New Medicine with Lishui Springford

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In this podcast, Cilla interviews Lishui Springford, a German New Medicine (GNM) practitioner from Canada. In this follow up podcast, Cilla describes her experiences with Lishui’s strategies, especially how she is able to get to the “central disturbance” that lies in the subconscious during a consult. Lishui shares her strategy, which is based on Steven Kent’s work from the Mind Shifting academy. Cilla compares this strategy with a homeopathic intake, where the homeopath unbiasedly observes their client while taking their case. Both agree that when a client feels heard, that alone can allow healing to take place.

This interview takes us deeply into the healing process that GNM offers, and also shares some of the obstacles practitioners face. Lishui shares a particular obstacle, identity conflict, which expresses in the client exhibiting a victim mentality in which they wish to be rescued. As Lishui explains, “I can’t take GNM to somebody who is in a victim state.”

Lishui goes on to explain the existential terror that people face with diagnosis. She and Cilla extrapolate on the process of emerging from this state of being a victim of disease to seeing it as part of the healing process, as defined by GNM.

Cilla asks Lishui how GNM accounts for children, babies and infants who haven’t had biological shocks, yet they have a serious diagnosis. Lishui goes on to talk about her son who was born with Down Syndrome as well as a hole in his heart, and explains the biological shock that contributed to his condition. As Lishui states, “We begin being receptive to experiences, biologically sensing our world the moment we have cranial nerves…But it is the individual who has the cranial nerves that judges whether [the biological shock] is a threat or not.”

You’re going to find this conversation both fascinating and potentially healing, as Lishui shares stories of how GNM works, and how GNM goes beyond the fallacies of conventional medicine.

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