Thrive in Your Body: Fascia, Homeopathy, Natural Health

Monika A Szumilak

Thrive in Your Body: Fascia, Homeopathy, Natural Health is for people tired of living with persistent pain, recurring symptoms, or a stalled recovery. Hosted by Monika Szumilak, LMT, PhD, the podcast explores why symptoms persist and why healing does not always follow a straight line. Through thoughtful conversations with practitioners, researchers, educators, and holistic health professionals, you’ll learn how fascia, Myofascial Release, Visceral Manipulation, and Homeopathy support physical recovery, emotional well-being, and your ability to thrive.

  1. 05/18/2025

    Step Up Your Health Game with Functional Homeopathy

    Welcome back to Thrive in Your Body with Homeopathy series, where we discuss what Homeopathy can do for you and your loved ones, especially if you are suffering from a chronic health condition. Let's face it: we all know that conventional answers to health issues are not up to the challenge of our complex world with its complex health questions. We all know that prescription medication and medical procedures only address a small piece of the puzzle by masking symptoms and does not enable true health. We all need to become responsible to educate and empower ourselves to seek answers and create health for ourselves and our families. This is why I invited another guest to my podcast to speak about the possibilities available to us all so that we can create and experience a life worth living: a thriving life! It was so enriching and inspiring to speak with my fabulous guest, a Homeopath and Functional Medicine Coach, Brenda Plascencia. I am excited to invite you to join our conversation and learn about the possibility of personal transformation though Homeopathy. In her own words, Brenda empowers people to gain control over their health in order to transform their life through natural approaches using Homeopathy and discovering healthier life styles. She is a Classical Homeopath and also a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. During her years of practice she has found that both systems : Classical Homeopathy and Functional Medicine together lead her patients to an accelerated improvement of health conditions. She named her system Functional HomeopathyTM . Brenda is a mother of three adult kids. She was born in Mexico and now lives in Texas where she has worked as a professional homeopath since 2012. Brenda says that Homeopathy has given her most fantastic gifts: being able to help people to recover their health and teaching them a more natural way of treating themselves and their families. Among several health conditions Brenda successfully focuses on asthma and seasonal allergies, as well as she helps autistic children and coaches moms about how to treat them in a more natural way to avoid conventional drugs. Find out more about Brenda and download her homeopathic kit at https:// brendaplascencia.com/ In our conversation Brenda shared about her childhood growing up with Mom Homeopath and her journey to learn Homeopathy and become a professional Homeopath and Health Coach. We spoke about the importance of empowering mothers to raise their children naturally. Brenda shared how she educates Moms and helps families lead more natural and healthier lives. We touched upon treating autism and similar conditions in children Homeopathically and whether it is really possible to avoid conventional medication. Brenda also shared about her unique combination of Homeopathy and coaching and the benefits of her approach. We heard examples of successful treatments so that you can get inspired and see what is possible when you are treated by a capable Homeopath. Last but not least, Brenda spoke about her courses that empower women and families to experience the magic of Homeopathy on their own. Lear about her latest menopause course! Join us for this inspiring and enlightening conversation. It is my mission to show you that health and healing is possible outside of the confines of conventional drugs and invasive procedures. Let’s keep on discovering the world of authentic health and let’s empower ourselves to become and stay vital and truly healthy. Now you might be wondering if homeopathy can be an answer to your health issues... and how to go about starting. If you would like to get some help and have your questions answered, reach out via my free Hot Line. You can schedule a call at https://bit.ly/thrivewithhomeopathy And if you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and visit our YouTube channel @thriveinyourbodywithhomeopathy. See you soon!

  2. 04/23/2025

    Healing the Family Healing with Homeopathy with Lizzie Martinez

    Welcome back to Thrive in Your Body with Homeopathy series where we discuss what Homeopathy can do for you and your loved ones, especially if you are suffering from a chronic health condition. I was over the top excited and grateful to host a very special guest on this podcast episode: Lizzie Martinez. We talked about how Homeopathy supports children and families when it comes to complex cases and diagnoses. Indeed, this is such an important topic and so relevant to many families around the world. A few words to introduce my guest: Lizzie holds board certification and a Master's degree in homeopathic medicine with almost fifteen years of clinical experience. The resolution of her diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and the complex issues of her own child with special needs, has led her to become an intuitive, practical and compassionate practitioner. She specializes in complex cases; including, but not limited to, PANS/ PANDAS, autism spectrum, genetic anomalies, autoimmune dysfunction, myalgic encephalomyelitis, vaccine injuries, and long COVID. She has a large pediatric practice and includes family system healing; focusing on acquired and inherited blocks to health, as well as the health of the family unit to attain resolution of symptoms. She uses a variety of tools and methods, as each case is unique: homeoprophylaxis, CEASE therapy, Sensation Method, classical prescribing, acute prescribing, and gemmotherapy. She is passionate about healthcare independence, and has mentored and taught hundreds of parents to take charge of their children's health, and become incredible, confident homeopathic prescribers. Lizzie has raised three challenging, complex and incredibly fascinating children to a healthy adulthood. She lives and practices in Austin, Texas and Mexico, seeing clients around the world via Telehealth. Here are some topics we discussed on the podcast: Complex pediatric cases in your practice such as autism, PANS/PANDAS, autoimmune disorders: why are they so prevalent in children now?Why Homeopathy is so successful in treating these complex conditions?Autism. How can Homeopathy be helpful? Does it work alongside conventional medicine?The various methods Lizzie employs within Homeopathy. Why use different toolsHomeoprophylaxis and how we all can benefit from it.Family system healing: what does it involve? Why is it so important?Lizzie explains health independence and what it means to herWhat can we do to foster health independence as regular citizens?Lizzie shares examples of a pediatric case she treated to give us an idea of how a homeopathic treatment can look like. Enjoy! Now you might be wondering if homeopathy can be an answer to your health issues... and how to go about starting. If you would like to get some help and have your questions answered, reach out via my free Hot Line. You can schedule a call at https://bit.ly/thrivewithhomeopathy And if you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and visit our YouTube channel @thriveinyourbodywithhomeopathy. See you soon!

  3. 03/09/2025

    Intuitive Homeopathy For Moms, Children and Families with Sarah Valentini

    Welcome back to Thrive in Your Body with Homeopathy! In this episode, we explore the power of homeopathy in addressing chronic health conditions, especially in children with complex diagnoses like Autism, PANS/PANDAS, ADHD, and anxiety. Our guest, Sarah Valentini, Director of The Family Apothecary, is a seasoned classical homeopath and intuitive healer with 15+ years of experience. She specializes in an integrated approach, recognizing that true healing extends beyond the child to the entire family system. Sarah shares insights on: The role of homeopathy in treating developmental and behavioral disorders.Why an integrated healing model is essential for children’s health.The unique benefits of intuitive homeopathy.Supporting mothers, whose well-being is key to their child’s healing.Real-life cases and how homeopathy can make a difference.Sarah is also a co-founder of the School of Intuitive Homeopathy, offering courses for parents and healthcare providers. Explore more:🔗 Homeopathy Hive🔗 The Family Apothecary🔗 School of Intuitive Homeopathy 👉 Book a free consultation: Schedule here🎧 Subscribe to the podcast & visit our YouTube Channel

  4. 01/05/2025

    SWIFT: Revolutionizing Accessibility of Homeopathic Healthcare. Interview with Clare Gregory

    Today’s interview is something I have been waiting to release with a lot of excitement.  What if you were able to call a highly skilled homeopath any time of the day and night to help you alleviate an acute illness crisis?  This is not a dream, but actual reality. Our guest today will tell you all about her newest service hub SWIFT that allows you to do just that.  No more urgent care visits and sleepless nights! (I am serious about it!) Her name is Clare Gregory, a Registered Homeopath, and this is what she tells us about herself:  As far back as I can remember I’ve witnessed close family members struggle with ill health and taking conventional medicines to help, I’ve watched them having to deal with the inevitable side effects which led to them taking more medication and therefore more side effects. Believing that there is a more natural way to heal our bodies, I actively sort out alternative and complimentary therapies for my own use. I have used Reflexology, Acupuncture and Reiki to assist with my own health issues over the years before being introduced to Homeopathy which myself and my family have now used for the past 16 years.  A welcome change in personal circumstances led me to the perfect opportunity to study this wonderful subject and here I am, a Registered Homeopath, with a BSc (Hons) in Homeopathy - looking forward to helping others on their individual healing journey.   You can learn about SWIFT the homeopathic service Clare created that we will be talking about today and book your appointment at https://www.swifthomeopathyclinic.com/   Here are some topics we talked about to wet your appetite:  How do homeopaths treat acute versus chronic cases?  What should a patient know about this subject? When is Homeopathy most effective and why? For people who never experienced the benefits of Homeopathy, what is the best way to try it out?  How can one ease into Homeopathy without having to jump full on? How does Homeopathy differ from other holistic methods of healing?  Is it different from Naturopathy? What is fast prescribing?  How is it different from constitutional/ chronic prescribing?  What you should know about Homeopathy and its principles that will help you to benefit from the treatment fully. How to prepare to receive the best outcome from an appointment with a Homeopath. What is SWIFT. Why was it created it and what needs does it fulfill?          Clare’s for Homeopathy and Healthcare in the next decade.  What can we do now to improve the current state of healthcare?   Enjoy!   Now you might be wondering if homeopathy can be a answer to your health issues… and how to go about starting.  If you would like to get some help and have your questions answered, reach out via my free Hot Line.  You can schedule a call at https://bit.ly/thrivewithhomeopathy   And if you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and visit our YouTube channel @thriveinyourbodywithhomeopathy.  See you soon!

  5. 12/01/2024

    Trauma Healing and Homeopathy with Lakshmi Subramaniam

    Welcome back to Thrive in Your Body with Homeopathy series where we discuss what Homeopathy can do for you and your loved one, especially if you are suffering from a chronic health condition. Today I am very much looking forward to speaking with our wonderful guest, Lakshmi Subramaniam, a medically trained classical homeopath from Mumbai, India and currently practicing in Melbourne, Australia for nearly 20 years. Lakshmi describes her own biography best. It was such a treat to speak with Homeopath whose roots go back to previous generations... I love homeopathy because my mum is a homeopathic practitioner and I’ve only used homeopathy all my life. I still remember my childhood days when I used to help mum dispense remedies in her clinic so that I could treat myself to the sweet unmedicated homeopathic pills. I moved to Melbourne with my husband in early 2000’s and felt so isolated from my family and friends in India. I missed all the festivities, the chaos, the noise, the colours, the food! I was longing for this deep connection and questioning the meaning of my life. In my teenage years my dad inspired me to look into meditation practises. I felt the time had arrived and I enrolled in Pranic healing so I could connect more with myself. This inspired me to call my business “Prana For you” as “prana” means “life energy” in traditional Indian language (Sanskrit). I’ve worked as a lecturer and clinic supervisor in homeopathy at Endeavour college of natural health and realised that I love teaching. I’m creating many short courses to support individuals and families who wish to learn more about homeopathy. My early years of practise were filled with children’s acute conditions, allergies and women’s health conditions like hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, recurrent uti, menstrual disorders etc. Over the last few years my practise has seen an influx of children who have been needing help with symptoms related to Autism, PANS & PANDAS, ADHD, Tantrums and Sensory processing disorder. I am constantly upgrading my trainings in homeopathy, functional pathology, and nutrition to better support my clients. I’ve loved studying with Ton Jansen, Angelica Lemke, Giovanna Franklin and many more experts. You can contact Lakshmi at https://pranaforyou.com.au/ Lakshmi is such a wonderful and diverse practitioner who msupports her clients and their families on many levels. In the interview we talk about various topics that will help you expand your understanding of Homeopathy and its potent ability to heal the human person... mentally, emotionally, and physically. Here are some highlights: We address the difference between physical and psychological trauma and the role of Homeopathy in assisting deep mental and emotional healing. Some question Lakshmi answers: How is Homeopathy helpful in healing trauma? How is it possible that little medicinal pills can help people unravel deep seated emotional and mental trauma from the past and heal? What is special and unique about Homeopathy and how it helps us heal. What is healing from the point of view of Homeopathy? How do we know that we are on the path of healing? How can other approaches to trauma, such as NLP for example, support clients in healing alongside Homeopathy? Lakshmi generously shares examples of how she helped her clients to heal from trauma. Enjoy! Now you might be wondering if homeopathy can be an answer to your health issues... and how to go about starting. If you would like to get some help and have your questions answered, reach out via my free Hot Line. You can schedule a call at https://bit.ly/thrivewithhomeopathy And if you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and visit our YouTube channel @thriveinyourbodywithhomeopathy. See you soon!

  6. 11/03/2024

    Homeopathic Remedies and How They Work in Light of Newest Science

    Let’s get nerdy about Homeopathy! Welcome to Thrive in Your Body with Homeopathy, the podcast that explores the powerful intersection of homeopathy and modern science. In today’s episode, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Iris Bell, MD, PhD—a distinguished researcher, medical doctor, homeopath, and holistic healer. For those who love science and are curious about how homeopathy facilitates healing, this episode is for you. Dr. Bell has dedicated over 30 years to researching holistic and integrative medicine, publishing over 150 professional papers and multiple books. Her award-winning book, Getting Whole, Getting Well: Healing Holistically from Chronic Illness, is essential reading for anyone on a journey to better health. Dr. Bell also authored two humorous and inspiring books, Chew on Things—It Helps You Think: Words of Wisdom from a Worried Canine and The Chew on Things Workbook for Fellow Worriers, both tributes to her late dog Casey, which explore coping with anxiety in a unique way. You can find her published research papers on PubMed at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Bell+IR. In this episode, Dr. Bell dives into the scientific foundations of homeopathy, demonstrating how recent findings in complex adaptive systems and nanoparticle science can explain this 220-year-old practice. Far from being outdated, homeopathy stands as a legitimate medical science with principles that resonate with modern research. View slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15hb8GmDSerIKYw2LoIgPJO-HGeebOFE_/view?usp=drive_link Today’s highlights include: The nanoparticle nature of homeopathic remedies and their unique role in stimulating the body’s healing response. The concept of “potentization”—the process of diluting and shaking substances to amplify healing properties. The fundamental principle of “like cures like,” which differentiates homeopathy from herbal medicine. These insights have the potential to reshape how we view healthcare and provide new approaches to chronic conditions that conventional medicine often fails to address. By understanding homeopathy through a modern scientific lens, we can reclaim its place as a credible and advanced medical practice. If you're curious about how homeopathy might benefit your health, feel free to schedule a call at our free hotline: https://bit.ly/thrivewithhomeopathy. And if you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe on your favorite platform and check out our YouTube channel at @thriveinyourbodywithhomeopathy. Join us as we delve into the science of homeopathy and open our minds to the possibilities for holistic healing!

  7. 10/06/2024

    Menopause Can Really Be Helped with Homeopathy... What? Interview with Dr. Lisa Decandia

    Menopause is often thought of as a “sickness” or a “health condition”. Rest assured, it is not! It is a natural stage in life that can be experienced with increased levels of health and life satisfaction. Unfortunately we are often encouraged go the easy route of medicating menopause, which can lead to further health complications and difficulties. Look outside the box. With proper lifestyle, attitude and help from natural health practitioners — and yes, I meant Homeopathy :) — we can enjoy this stage of life in a beautiful and graceful way. Let’s explore how with today’s Guest, Lisa Decandia, a registered Homeopath and a professor of Homeopathy. Lisa Decandia has been practicing homeopathy for over 23 years. She currently practices in Newmarket, Canada where she treats a variety of health issues including the treatment of children and women’s health issues. Lisa is a core lecturer at the Canadian College of Homeopathic Medicine in Toronto, Canada where she teaches a range of homeopathic studies. Homeopathy is a passion for Lisa, and it brings great joy to engage homeopathic students when studying the Repertory, talking Philosophy, or analyzing a variety of Homeopathic cases. Lisa is also an international speaker and has spoken at the National Center for Homeopathy Joint Conferences and a variety of seminars within the homeopathic community. Lisa has received her Master’s Degree in Science-Homeopathy with Distinction from the University of Central Lancashire in Preston, United Kingdom. She is also a Registered BioEnergetics Intolerance Elimination Practitioner and has a special interest in working with food and environmental allergies using this technique. Contact Lisa for more information: www.homeopathywithlisa.com Here are essentials to healthy menopause transition we explored: • Menopause and its symptoms showing us a variety of the ways menopause manifests and affects different women. • She also explains why some women get menopausal symptoms and others do not. And remember, do not put more fuel to the fire! • Homeopathy as a key that unlocks the door of healing. How Homeopathy can help ease symptoms of menopause and restore hormonal balance to the female body. • Homeopathy as ultimate individualized medicine. As a patient you can always rest assured you will be treated as a person, not a label or disease... • Examples of Homeopathic remedies and how they helped her patients. • What can we expect from a homeopathic treatment? Can it ease menopausal symptoms completely? • When would a woman be advised to seek conventional care alongside or in place of Homeopathy when it comes to hormonal health? • The four corners of health. Homeopathy does not stand on its own. A remedy will not fully cure if there are obstacles in diet, lifestyle and other choices we are making. • Menopause is not a disease. It is a natural stage in life and can lead to a wonderfully healthy period in your life, given right choices and some help. • And finally we learn what to pay attention to when choosing the right Homeopath. I hope this interview will be beneficial for you and you will gain valuable insights and information from it. My hope is you will follow up and reach out to a highly skilled Homeopath to help you regain and preserve health naturally. And, please, never forget to share with those who may benefit from our guests’ insights and advice. We need to know more about alternative methods of healing that truly work, are scientific, well-researched, and proven in practice. That is my belief and my mission. Now, you might be wondering if homeopathy can be an answer to your health issues... and how to go about getting started. If you would like to get some help and have your questions answered, reach out via my free Hot Line. You can schedule a call at https://bit.ly/thrivewithhomeopathy And if you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and visit our YouTube channel @thriveinyourbodywithhomeopathy. See you soon!

  8. 09/01/2024

    From IBS to SIBO: Homeopathy and Chronic Digestive Problems with Dr. Nazanin Vassighi

    Welcome back to Thrive in Your Body with Homeopathy series where we discuss what Homeopathy can do for you and your loved ones, especially if you are suffering from a chronic health health condition! Chronic digestive issues are certainly on the rise. Bloating, food intolerances, indigestion, overall nutritional deficiencies and autoimmune gut conditions rarely get successfully addressed by conventional medicine. Medication and supplements may relieve symptoms temporarily but what about the underlying root cause? Today’s guest, dr. Nazanin Vassighi comes to the rescue with her deep expertise and experience treating digestive issues with Homeopathy. Let’s delve in to learn more about solutions you might have not hear about before. Let’s hear how Homeopathy can go deeper than the superficial symptoms and help eradicate digestive conditions. Here are a few words about our fabulous Guest: Dr. Nazanin Vassighi is a Naturopathic Doctor with specialized expertise in homeopathic medicine. She is currently an Associate Professor of Homeopathy at Bastyr University teaching homeopathy courses, and serves as a clinical supervisor at Bastyr University Clinic in San Diego training naturopathic medical students in clinical homeopathy. She received her doctorate from Sonoran University of Health Sciences and subsequently completed 1 year of residency in general medicine followed by a 1 year specialized homeopathy residency. Dr. Vassighi is also an established speaker, published author, researcher, and homeopathic Diplomate (via the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians). To balance out her teaching duties, she maintains a private practice hosting consultations with clients in the US and internationally focusing on digestive and anxiety disorders. Dr. Vassighi’s main area of expertise within homeopathic practice is helping patients with IBS and SIBO achieve long-lasting results with homeopathy when conventional and other alternative treatments often fall short. For more information on Dr. Vassighi or to schedule a consultation, please visit www.drvassighi.com. To peak your interest, here are highlights from our conversation: • What does SIBO stand for? Why it is important to address chronic digestive issues such as IBS and SIBO for the health of the entire body? Why is SIBO the focus of dr. Vassighi’s practice? • Dr. Vassighi defines the signs and symptoms of IBS and SIBO for us. If you are struggling with chronic digestive issues, what could guide you to suspect you might have SIBO? • How Homeopathy differs from other approaches to healing such as Naturopathy. • What are Homeopathy’s most important principles? What makes it distinct and unique? • We talk more about how Homeopathy treats digestive tract disorders. Can it be effective when other methods fail? How? • Dr. Vassighi gives her lifestyle advice for people struggling with IBS, SIBO and other chronic digestive problems. • As a bonus: a curious case of a digestive disorder treated with a remedy called Pulsatilla. I hope you will enjoy and learn. I suspect even if your gut functions well — you might know somebody who is struggling. Please share with them! Now you might be wondering if homeopathy can be an answer to your health issues... and how to go about starting. If you would like to get some help and have your questions answered, reach out via my free Hot Line. You can schedule a call at https://bit.ly/thrivewithhomeopathy And if you enjoyed the show, please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and visit our YouTube channel @thriveinyourbodywithhomeopathy.

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Thrive in Your Body: Fascia, Homeopathy, Natural Health is for people tired of living with persistent pain, recurring symptoms, or a stalled recovery. Hosted by Monika Szumilak, LMT, PhD, the podcast explores why symptoms persist and why healing does not always follow a straight line. Through thoughtful conversations with practitioners, researchers, educators, and holistic health professionals, you’ll learn how fascia, Myofascial Release, Visceral Manipulation, and Homeopathy support physical recovery, emotional well-being, and your ability to thrive.

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