Coming together with a group of CHE graduates brought out just how different and personal each journey into homeopathy can be. We talk honestly about the challenges of the fast-track course, balancing study with family life, finding confidence in practice, and what it really takes to start working with clients after graduation. We also explore building a practice through community and word of mouth, finding your area of interest, and why ongoing learning and self-reflection remain such an important part of the journey. Episode Highlights: 01:58 - Five Years and a Million Downloads 03:19 - Meet the Guests 08:21 - Astacia’s Community-Driven Practice Growth 05:33 - The Fast Track Journey 12:58 - Joanna's Specialization in Sleep Coaching 20:14 - Mia's Transition from Four-Year to Fast Track Program 27:38 - Finding Support Beyond Graduation 34:12 - Yvette's Inspiring Journey Through Adversity 45:01 CHE Pro Development 50:59 - Elaine on Learning Beyond Graduation About my Guests: Yvette Duignan is a qualified homeopath based in Devon, UK, offering consultations both in person and online via Zoom. A mother of three boys, Yvette is passionate about helping people detoxify and rebalance their bodies through homeopathy, drawing on a compassionate approach shaped by lived experience. Outside her practice, she enjoys the beach, reading, and spending time in nature, and she founded and runs a local charity beach school in memory of her youngest son, Charlie. Yvette also volunteers with a global initiative providing free homeopathic consultations to people in Gambia who have limited access to conventional medicine. Find out more about Yvette Website: https://yvetteduignanhomeopathy.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yvetteduignanhomeopathy/ Astacia Stevens LCHE RSHom BAC is a qualified homeopath and graduate of the Centre for Homeopathic Education. Based in Australia, she runs a busy homeopathic practice supporting clients locally and internationally, including clients across the US and Europe. Astacia is also actively involved in her local community, where she holds educational events for mums and families and introduces people to the acute side of homeopathy. Her approach to building her practice has been strongly community-based, with word-of-mouth referrals playing a major role in her growth. Find out more about Astacia https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552014145838 https://www.instagram.com/root.causewellness?igsh=OHEyZTBqb2Rpbmhi Joanna Mikhail is a homeopath and sleep coach based in Kingston Upon Thames, offering face-to-face consultations from her home practice and online sessions worldwide. Her own experience with insomnia, anxiety, and panic attacks led her to discover homeopathy and inspired her to train as a practitioner. She holds degrees in Sociology and teaching, has trained in Art Psychotherapy at Roehampton University, and completed her homeopathic training at the Centre of Homeopathic Education in London. Joanna is a registered member of the Society of Homeopaths and also volunteers at the Riojen Homeopathic Clinic in The Gambia, supporting communities with limited access to healthcare. Find out more about Joanna Website: https://www.likecureslike.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannahomeopath/ Mia Mistry LCHE RSHom is a registered homeopath and graduate of the Centre of Homeopathic Education in London. As both a practitioner and mother, she is passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of individuals and families through compassionate, individualised care. Mia has a particular interest in mental health and hormonal imbalances, including anxiety, low mood, menstrual issues, and menopause, while also supporting clients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. She offers consultations online, in person, and through home visits, with an approach that focuses on treating the whole person and understanding each client’s individual needs. Find out more about Mia Website: https://mistryhomeopathy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistryhomeopathy Elaine Macdonald is a qualified homeopath who studied at the Centre of Homeopathic Education in the UK and is based in Currambine, Perth. Her journey into homeopathy began through her son’s health challenges and her exploration of holistic approaches, which inspired her to pursue professional training. Elaine has particular interests in hormones, peri-menopause, thyroid health, men’s health, and heavy metal toxicity, and she also incorporates homeopathy into her work as a Gyrotonic® trainer. She offers consultations both online and in person and is passionate about helping people explore natural and holistic approaches to their wellbeing. Find out more about Elaine Website: https://www.eugeniekruger.com/elaine-macdonald/?v=6502139931c4 If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode. Learn more about CHE Australia and its homeopathy training programs: https://chehomeopathy.com.au/ Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eugeniekrugerhomeopathy/ Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you’ll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom
