Ep 1: Homeopathy for Health in Africa with Sonia Pechner

What happens when you spend almost 40 years learning, practising and teaching homeopathy—and then discover that the answer may actually be to make things simpler? In this special episode, I’m joined by Ian Watson, one of the UK’s best-known homeopathic teachers and authors, whose homeopathic journey began as a teenager and has taken him through decades of clinical practice, teaching, writing and personal transformation. Ian co-founded The Lakeland College of Homeopathy, taught homeopathy internationally and wrote A Guide to the Methodologies of Homeopathy and The Tao of Homeopathy. Today, although he no longer practises as a homeopath, he continues to support students and practitioners in developing greater ease and confidence in their work. In this episode, we discuss: • Ian’s early introduction to homeopathy and the teachers who shaped his thinking • What decades of practice and teaching have taught him about becoming a good homeopath • Why homeopathy can become more complicated than it needs to be • The importance of making homeopathy accessible without losing its depth • Practitioner confidence, imposter syndrome and learning to trust yourself • The role of the practitioner as an observer—and how our own inner world can influence what we see • Ian’s journey into psychology, personal transformation and the Three Principles • What The Tao of Homeopathy can teach us about the way we practise • What Ian has changed his mind about over the years—and what he believes even more strongly today • His thoughts on the next generation of homeopaths and the future of the profession This is a conversation about homeopathy, simplicity, confidence and personal transformation—and what can happen when we stop trying so hard to have all the answers. After nearly four decades in homeopathy, Ian has a perspective that is both thoughtful and deeply informed by experience. Connect with Tania: 🌿 ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ 🌿 ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ 🌿⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠

What happens when more than 30 years of homeopathic history is entrusted to a new pair of hands? I’m joined by Lynda Royal, homeopath and new owner of Selene Homeopathics, New Zealand’s oldest homeopathic dispensary. Homeopathy is Lynda’s third career. After years in business and web design, she graduated as a homeopath in 2023 and began working one day a week at Selene while building her practice. What started as an opportunity to gain experience unexpectedly led to her becoming the kaitiaki—or custodian—of this much-loved piece of New Zealand’s homeopathic history. In this episode, we discuss: • Lynda’s journey into homeopathy later in life and the realities of building a practice • The history of Selene and how Lynda unexpectedly became its new owner • What it means to be the kaitiaki of thousands of remedies and more than 30 years of history • The difference between acute and chronic homeopathy—and when it’s time to seek professional help • Why Lynda believes homeopathy needs to be simple and accessible for everyday families • The extraordinary care and intention that goes into storing and preparing Selene’s remedies • Home remedy kits and the support Selene provides to families and practitioners • Lynda’s plans for new kits, practitioner services and greater access to acute homeopathic support • How we take homeopathy forward while honouring the foundations laid by those who came before us At the heart of our conversation is a shared question: how do we take homeopathy forward without losing what makes it homeopathy? It’s a conversation about homeopathy, business, legacy and looking forward—and an exciting new chapter for a special part of New Zealand’s homeopathic community. Connect with Tania: 🌿 ⁠Website⁠ 🌿 ⁠Facebook⁠ 🌿⁠ Instagram⁠ Connect with Lynda & Selene Homeopathics 🌿 Website: 🌿 Online dispensary: Remedies & homeopathy kits 🌿 Practitioners: Contact Selene about the new practitioner portal If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and share the podcast to help more people discover the stories, knowledge and heart behind homeopathy. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individual healthcare advice.

What if we stopped seeing fever as something to immediately fear—and instead understood what the body is actually trying to do? In this episode, I’m joined by Barbara Roberts, a registered pharmacist and homeopath who brings a fascinating perspective from both conventional and complementary healthcare. Together, we explore one of the things parents often find most challenging: fevers in children. We talk about what a fever is doing in the body, why it can be an important part of the immune response, how to support a child through it, and—just as importantly—when to seek medical help. Barbara also shares her journey from growing up with homeopathy to becoming a pharmacist and later training as a homeopath, and how she brings these two worlds together in her work today. In this episode, we discuss: • What a fever is actually doing in the body and its role in the immune response • Why watching the child, rather than focusing solely on the thermometer, can give us valuable information • Important signs that tell us it's time to seek medical help • Why parental intuition matters when something simply doesn't feel right • Practical ways to keep a feverish child comfortable • Rest, reassurance, skin-to-skin contact and the idea of a child's "right to be sick" • Common homeopathic fever remedies including Aconite, Belladonna and Pulsatilla, and how to tell them apart • How often to repeat a remedy during an acute illness—and when to stop • Barbara's perspective as a pharmacist on paracetamol and ibuprofen • Why the cause or aetiology of an illness can be an important clue when choosing a homeopathic remedy • How conventional medicine and homeopathy can sit alongside one another rather than having to be an either/or choice Barbara and I also share stories from our own families and practices that illustrate just how differently children can experience a fever—and why observing the individual child is so important. Ultimately, Fever Without Fear is about helping parents replace some of the anxiety around fever with knowledge, observation and confidence. Supporting a fever doesn't mean doing nothing. It's about understanding what the body is doing, knowing how to support your child, and recognising when it's time to seek additional help.

What can sled dogs racing across the frozen Alaskan wilderness teach us about healing? Stephanie Cork, founder of Wild Remedy, shares her extraordinary journey which took her from New Zealand to Alaska, where she worked with an Iditarod sled dog team in what is often called "The Last Great Race on Earth." What began as a love of dogs became a profound lesson in trust, observation, resilience and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. Together we explore: • Stephanie's unforgettable experience working with Alaskan sled dogs • Why trust and teamwork matter more than dominance when working with animals • How homeopathy can support animals through illness, injury, grief and behavioural challenges • The wisdom animals can teach us about healing, patience and connection • Puppy development, fear stages and common behavioural issues • Why "less is more" when prescribing remedies and using supplements • The relationship between an animal's health and the emotional environment of the family • Fascinating cases—from horses and puppies to fish and even snakes • Why every animal deserves to be treated as an individual This conversation goes far beyond animal health. It's about learning to observe instead of control, listening instead of assuming, and recognising that healing often happens when we meet each individual—human or animal—for who they truly are.

The making of a Classical Homeopath Homeopath and educator Lee-Anne McCall shares her remarkable journey from a childhood of chronic illness to founding a new academy dedicated to training the next generation of classical homeopaths. Together we explore homeopathic philosophy, case management, mentorship and Lee-Anne's vision for the future of the profession and why educating future practitioners has become one of her greatest passions. Lee-Anne shares the deeply personal story of how homeopathy transformed her health after years of chronic illness, severe allergies and debilitating menstrual problems, ultimately inspiring a career devoted to helping others heal. Together we explore: Lee-Anne's remarkable journey into homeopathy Why classical homeopathy is about far more than finding the first remedy The difference between acute and chronic prescribing Why case management is one of the most valuable skills a homeopath can develop The role of self-development and hands-on learning in becoming a confident practitioner Lee-Anne's vision for strengthening the future of classical homeopathy The Healing Haven Academy of Homeopathy and its unique approach to training tomorrow's homeopaths