Strange Rare Peculiar Homeopathy Podcast

The Institute for the Advancement of Homeopathy
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Welcome to Strange Rare Peculiar, a weekly podcast with Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray discussing everything you REALLY need to know about homeopathy. We’ll look at philosophy, practice, research, and education–all with a little bit of history. If you want to know why we still can’t get enough homeopathy after a combined 50+ years of study and practice, we invite you to join the conversation! Please help us spread the word by sharing this with someone in your life who would like to learn more about homeopathy.

  1. 1H AGO

    SRP 109: Valentine’s Special — Famous Homeopathy Couples + Autoimmunity (Part 2)

    What does Valentine’s Day have to do with autoimmunity? In this episode, Denise and Alastair begin with stories of love in homeopathy — from Hahnemann’s marriages to the many professional partnerships that have shaped the field — and move into a deeper discussion about chronic disease and clinical responsibility. Using autoimmune cases as a lens, they explore: What it means to “know what needs to be cured” Why not every remedy acts on the same depth The difference between acute intervention and long-term chronic management When to prescribe — and when doing nothing is the right decision The risks of superficial training and casual prescribing They also reflect on the evolution of homeopathic education, accreditation, and why serious clinical training matters. At its heart, this episode is about loving homeopathy enough to practice it safely. Strange, Rare & Peculiar is a weekly podcast with Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray of the Institute for the Advancement of Homeopathy and the Academy of Homeopathy Education. This season, we’re focusing on truth — what it means to Aude Sapere (“dare to know”) in homeopathy today. From Hahnemann’s original insights to the realities of modern practice, research, and education, Denise and Alastair bring over 50 years of experience to conversations that challenge assumptions and invite curiosity. 🎧 If you’re ready to look deeper — beyond trends, beyond opinion — join the conversation and rediscover what homeopathy truly is. Explore more:• Study homeopathy professionally → academyofhomeopathyeducation.com• Access affordable, virtual homeopathy care → homeopathyhelpnow.com• Support the future of homeopathy → advancehomeopathy.org• Join the practitioner-generated research network (PGRN) → advancehomeopathy.org/hohm-pgrn Hosted by Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray.

    58 min

  2. 6D AGO

    108: Homeopathy and Autoimmunity: What Hahnemann Understood Before Modern Medicine

    In this episode of the Strange Rare Peculiar homeopathy podcast, we talk about one of the fastest growing health challenges of our time: autoimmune disease. Unfortunately, most of the focus is on symptom suppression or palliation—without asking the deeper question: why is the body reacting this way in the first place? We explore how homeopathy approaches autoimmunity differently—and why Samuel Hahnemann was already grappling with these questions long before the term autoimmune disease existed. Whether you’re new to homeopathy, living with an autoimmune condition, or considering formal study, this episode invites you to slow down, think critically, and reconsider what true healing asks of both practitioner and client. Strange, Rare & Peculiar is a weekly podcast with Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray of the Institute for the Advancement of Homeopathy and the Academy of Homeopathy Education. This season, we’re focusing on truth — what it means to Aude Sapere (“dare to know”) in homeopathy today. From Hahnemann’s original insights to the realities of modern practice, research, and education, Denise and Alastair bring over 50 years of experience to conversations that challenge assumptions and invite curiosity. 🎧 If you’re ready to look deeper — beyond trends, beyond opinion — join the conversation and rediscover what homeopathy truly is. Explore more:• Study homeopathy professionally → academyofhomeopathyeducation.com• Access affordable, virtual homeopathy care → homeopathyhelpnow.com• Support the future of homeopathy → advancehomeopathy.org• Join the practitioner-generated research network (PGRN) → advancehomeopathy.org/hohm-pgrn Hosted by Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray.

    43 min

  3. FEB 4

    107: Homeopathy Down Under

    In this episode of the Strange Rare Peculiar podcast, Denise and Al tune in from New Zealand to talk about the rise and fall of homeopathy in Australia—and why it’s a lesson for us all. They look back at a time when Australian homeopathy was genuinely thriving: busy urban practices, families using care routinely, insurance reimbursement, and multiple schools training practitioners—and what changed it. And like Flexner, it’s not what most people think. If you care about the future of homeopathy, give this episode a listen! Strange, Rare & Peculiar is a weekly podcast with Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray of the Institute for the Advancement of Homeopathy and the Academy of Homeopathy Education. This season, we’re focusing on truth — what it means to Aude Sapere (“dare to know”) in homeopathy today. From Hahnemann’s original insights to the realities of modern practice, research, and education, Denise and Alastair bring over 50 years of experience to conversations that challenge assumptions and invite curiosity. 🎧 If you’re ready to look deeper — beyond trends, beyond opinion — join the conversation and rediscover what homeopathy truly is. Explore more: • Study homeopathy professionally → academyofhomeopathyeducation.com • Access affordable, virtual homeopathy care → homeopathyhelpnow.com • Support the future of homeopathy → advancehomeopathy.org • Join the practitioner-generated research network (PGRN) → advancehomeopathy.org/hohm-pgrn Hosted by Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray.

    49 min

  4. JAN 29

    106: Aphorism 9 and the Ethics of Oversimplifying Homeopathy

    Homeopathy is growing —and that’s a good thing. But growth raises real questions. In episode 106 of the SRP podcast, Denise and Alastair dive into Aphorism 9 and Hahnemann’s definition of health to explore how homeopathy is being used, taught, and shared today. They reflect on the appeal of simplified approaches—protocols, shortcuts, and single-symptom-focused prescribing—and ask what happens when homeopathy is simplified for speed, scale, and market appeal. We're calling the community into a thoughtful conversation about how we carry this medicine forward without losing what makes it whole. Here’s the link for the culmination of Aphorism Friday, a weekly special production of 1M a Homeopath's Podcast by Kelly Callahan we referenced.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1m-podcast-presents-the-organon/id1635602485 Where homeopathy lives and breathes. Strange, Rare & Peculiar is a weekly podcast with Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray of the Institute for the Advancement of Homeopathy and the Academy of Homeopathy Education. This season, we’re focusing on truth — what it means to Aude Sapere (“dare to know”) in homeopathy today. From Hahnemann’s original insights to the realities of modern practice, research, and education, Denise and Alastair bring over 50 years of experience to conversations that challenge assumptions and invite curiosity. 🎧 If you’re ready to look deeper — beyond trends, beyond opinion — join the conversation and rediscover what homeopathy truly is. Explore more:• Study homeopathy professionally → academyofhomeopathyeducation.com• Access affordable, virtual homeopathy care → homeopathyhelpnow.com• Support the future of homeopathy → advancehomeopathy.org• Join the practitioner-generated research network (PGRN) → advancehomeopathy.org/hohm-pgrn Hosted by Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray.

    1h 20m

  5. JAN 13

    105: Alchemy, Romance & Rumors Revisited- Melanie Hahnemann

    Melanie Hahnemann has been judged for generations — especially after Hahnemann’s death. In Episode 105, we revisit the romance, the rumors, and the real historical stakes behind her legacy — including the moment that complicates the easy labels: what Hahnemann asked of her, and what came next. Strange, Rare & Peculiar is a weekly podcast with Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray of the Institute for the Advancement of Homeopathy and the Academy of Homeopathy Education. This season, we’re focusing on truth — what it means to Aude Sapere (“dare to know”) in homeopathy today. From Hahnemann’s original insights to the realities of modern practice, research, and education, Denise and Alastair bring over 50 years of experience to conversations that challenge assumptions and invite curiosity. 🎧 If you’re ready to look deeper — beyond trends, beyond opinion — join the conversation and rediscover what homeopathy truly is. Where homeopathy lives and breathes. Explore more: • Study homeopathy professionally → academyofhomeopathyeducation.com • Access affordable, virtual homeopathy care → homeopathyhelpnow.com • Support the future of homeopathy → advancehomeopathy.org • Join the practitioner-generated research network (PGRN) → advancehomeopathy.org/hohm-pgrn Hosted by Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray.

    1h 2m

  6. 12/23/2025

    104: Part 2: Homeopathy for Acute Conditions

    Acute cases aren’t always simple — and there’s often more to think about than you might realize. In Part 2 of this special conversation on Strange, Rare & Peculiar, Denise and Alastair explore the art of clinical decision-making in homeopathy for acute care. From case tools like LoCoMoCo (Location, Complaint, Modality, Concomitant) and CLAMS (Condition, Location, Aetiology, Modality, Sensation), to key concepts from the Organon, they break down what it really takes to prescribe well in acutes. You’ll hear: Why understanding the complete symptom is the foundation of good prescribing What makes a symptom strange, rare, and peculiar (Aphorism 153) Why Hahnemann insisted we do the work — even in “simple” acute cases Why AHE students receive intensive training in acute prescribing — and why that matters 📍New here? Start with Episode 103 (Part 1) before diving into this one. 🎧 Listen now and rethink what it really means to observe, understand, and act in acute cases. Feeling stuck in an acute situation? Visit HomeopathyHelpNow.com to connect with a trained homeopath.Have you ever followed a protocol or used combo remedies? We’re doing a research study — and your experience matters. 📧 Email research@hohmfoundation.org to participate in a one-time focus group.Welcome to Strange, Rare & Peculiar — a weekly podcast with Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray of the Institute for the Advancement of Homeopathy and the Academy of Homeopathy Education. This season, we’re focusing on truth — what it means to Aude Sapere (“dare to know”) in homeopathy today. From Hahnemann’s original insights to the realities of modern practice, research, and education, Denise and Alastair bring over 50 years of experience to conversations that challenge assumptions and invite curiosity. 🎧 If you’re ready to look deeper — beyond trends, beyond opinion — join the conversation and rediscover what homeopathy truly is. Explore more: • Study homeopathy professionally → ⁠academyofhomeopathyeducation.com⁠ • Access affordable, virtual homeopathy care → ⁠homeopathyhelpnow.com⁠ • Support the future of homeopathy → ⁠advancehomeopathy.org⁠ • Join the practitioner-generated research network (PGRN) → ⁠advancehomeopathy.org/hohm-pgrn⁠ Hosted by ⁠Denise Straiges⁠ and ⁠Alastair Gray⁠.

    59 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    103: Part 1: Homeopathy for Acute Conditions

    This week, we’re talking about acute prescribing in homeopathy—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it’s so often misunderstood. What actually makes something acute? When should you prescribe… and when should you let the body do its job? And why don’t homeopaths just take a remedy every time they get sick? We break down how acutes relate to your chronic state, why over-prescribing can backfire, and why rest is sometimes the most “homeopathic” choice of all. If you want a clearer, smarter way to think about homeopathic acute care, this episode is your guide. Stay tuned for part 2! Welcome to Strange, Rare & Peculiar — a weekly podcast with Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray of the Institute for the Advancement of Homeopathy and the Academy of Homeopathy Education. This season, we’re focusing on truth — what it means to Aude Sapere (“dare to know”) in homeopathy today. From Hahnemann’s original insights to the realities of modern practice, research, and education, Denise and Alastair bring over 50 years of experience to conversations that challenge assumptions and invite curiosity. 🎧 If you’re ready to look deeper — beyond trends, beyond opinion — join the conversation and rediscover what homeopathy truly is. Explore more: • Study homeopathy professionally → academyofhomeopathyeducation.com • Access affordable, virtual homeopathy care → homeopathyhelpnow.com • Support the future of homeopathy → advancehomeopathy.org • Join the practitioner-generated research network (PGRN) → advancehomeopathy.org/hohm-pgrn Hosted by Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray.

    39 min

  8. 11/30/2025

    102: Homeopathic Posology, Fibonacci Homochords, & the Organon

    In this episode, Denise and Al answer a question from a listener in New Zealand: "I would love for you guys to do a podcast on posology. I'm seeing all these 'miraculous' cures being posted by people using Fibonacci Homochords and all other high potencies and I'd love to know what Hahnemann wrote about this…and the history behind potencies." Where homeopathy lives and breathes. Welcome to Strange, Rare & Peculiar — a weekly podcast with Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray of the Institute for the Advancement of Homeopathy and the Academy of Homeopathy Education. This season, we’re focusing on truth — what it means to Aude Sapere (“dare to know”) in homeopathy today. From Hahnemann’s original insights to the realities of modern practice, research, and education, Denise and Alastair bring over 50 years of experience to conversations that challenge assumptions and invite curiosity. 🎧 If you’re ready to look deeper — beyond trends, beyond opinion — join the conversation and rediscover what homeopathy truly is. Explore more: • Study homeopathy professionally → academyofhomeopathyeducation.com • Access affordable, virtual homeopathy care → homeopathyhelpnow.com • Support the future of homeopathy → advancehomeopathy.org • Join the practitioner-generated research network (PGRN) → advancehomeopathy.org/hohm-pgrn Hosted by Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray.

    1h 5m
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Welcome to Strange Rare Peculiar, a weekly podcast with Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray discussing everything you REALLY need to know about homeopathy. We’ll look at philosophy, practice, research, and education–all with a little bit of history. If you want to know why we still can’t get enough homeopathy after a combined 50+ years of study and practice, we invite you to join the conversation! Please help us spread the word by sharing this with someone in your life who would like to learn more about homeopathy.

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  • Creator
    The Institute for the Advancement of Homeopathy
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © The Institute for the Advancement of Homeopathy
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