Compromised to Alchemized Podcast

Dr. Neel Bulchandani
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When Dr. Neel was walking around, pondering the challenges that seem to be running rampant in our era - feeding issues with infants, airway issues with kids and adults, and tension in seemingly everyone's nervous systems and bodies, he uttered aloud the question, "How are we going to help everyone go from a compromised airway to an alchemized airway?" And once he said that aloud, his wife suggested omitting the word "airway" to broaden the phrase, and it resonated. It's the homage to Paulo Coelho's brilliant book, The Alchemist, that of alchemy, that seems fitting in characterizing this journey many families seem to find themselves on. It's a rigorous process at times to access healing and a non-linear one. This lead-turning-into-gold process can be daunting, and it takes a village. On this podcast, Dr. Neel carries engaging conversations with healers who have guided others through challenging moments - ones that can hold the paradoxical tension of pain and joy all at once. In the 1st season, Dr. Neel focused on interviewing experts in the fields of birth psychology and embodied embryology, and in the 2nd season, he focuses on those who journey with families from birth onward.

  1. Look Under the Shadow: Healing Cellular Memory & Early Trauma with Cherionna Menzam-Sills

    3D AGO

    Look Under the Shadow: Healing Cellular Memory & Early Trauma with Cherionna Menzam-Sills

    In this conversation, I welcomes back Cherionna Menzam-Sills to discuss her latest book, The Prenatal Shadow. While many people focus on childhood or adult trauma, Cherionna highlights the profound, sentient experiences we have before birth. This episode explores the Prenatal Shadow—the unconscious memories and survival templates formed in the womb—and how they influence our personality, health, and how we meet the world today. We also explore the deep somatic intelligence of our earliest days. We discuss how cells shut down when they can’t fight or flee, the power of a practitioner’s presence, and the Womb Surround process—a gentle, group-supported method for re-patterning our birth stories. Cherionna started as an Occupational Therapist and her work spans pre and perinatal psychology, embryology, and biodynamic craniosacral therapy. She has been a therapist for 45 years and has a wealth of knowledge. 🕒 Episode Timestamps 00:00 | Introduction 09:20 | Prenatal explained by Cherionna in the context of psychology 18:36 | What you can experience with working with the shadow 27:09 | In utero, the mother and baby are a dyad 39:33 | I reflect on a journey I had with a family and experienced perinatal memory 45:34 | How to work with Cherionna and her advice for practitioners 54:30 | The most helpful way to further understand and integrate Cherionna's work 59:59 | Cherionna's personal legend and how she knows she is on the right path 1:02:48 | What happens in a Womb Surround 🔗 Connect with Cherionna Website: www.birthingyourlife.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/birthingyourlifeYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CherionnaMenzamSillsThe Prenatal Shadow: Healing the Traumas Experienced Before and After Birth: https://www.birthingyourlife.org/the-prenatal-shadow/#Karuna Dartmoor: https://www.karunadartmoor.co.uk/ 🎵 like the music? Check out lunaluxe Thank you Toshi for the design work! Elevate your mastery at my training in Santa Barbara. 🙋Sign up for updates on the Floor Four and for my a...

    1h 14m
  2. The Science of Sound Healing: The Cymascope, Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Water Memory with John Stuart Reid

    FEB 11

    The Science of Sound Healing: The Cymascope, Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Water Memory with John Stuart Reid

    What if you could see the geometry of your own voice? John Stuart Reid joins me to discuss the Cymascope, a revolutionary instrument that transforms sound into 3D visible structures in water. John shares his story in Egypt, his research into how sound heals the human body through piezoelectricity, and his findings on how dolphins communicate sonopictorially. The conversation then shifts to a life-altering discovery found within the music of Danish musicians Anders Holte & Cacina Meadu, website: https://www.anders-holte.com/. John explains how certain musical arrangements create sub-audible frequencies (5–12 Hz) that directly stimulate the Vagus Nerve through the ears, offering a potential non-invasive cure for chronic inflammation. Whether you are a musician, a scientist, or a seeker of holistic healing, this episode reveals that the universe isn't just made of matter—it's made of organized, beautiful sound. Acoustics pioneer, professor John Stuart Reid, is a man on a mission to educate and inspire the world in the field of cymatics, the study of visible sound. His CymaScope invention has changed our perception of sound forever: seeing sound allows us to understand this omnipresent aspect of our world and universe fuller and deeper. His cymatics research is helping to elevate this important new field in the scientific arena, including a study on how dolphins see with sound, published in the Journal of Marine Biology. His two recent studies are focused on differentiating between the sounds emitted by healthy cells and cancer cells, a scientific paper published in the Water Journal, and the effects of music on the longevity of red blood cells, to be published in 2026. 🕒 Episode Timestamps00:00 | Introduction 06:21 | John's 2 min version of who he is. 10:23 | The Cymascope App uses a fast Fourier transform analyzer to visualize the fundamental frequency of any sound. 15:04 | The difference between the Cymascope App and the Cymascope Instrument. 26:46 | John recalls his 20 min healing experience in Egypt. 38:11 | How John invented the portable Cymascope and the The Maui Water Memory Experiment. 50:40 | Aquaphotomics: A new science 1:00:07 | The audio heterodyne effect 1:10:40 | John's personal legend of a Teacher. 1:17:23 | How cymaglyphs have facilitated John's health. 1:24:39 | How John uses his curiosity and students feedback to know he is on the right path to his personal legend. 1:31:28 | How John is influenced by his sound knowledge: When you speak, a bubble of energy forms and expands at 760 mph, pulsating with the frequencies of your vocal folds. 1:35:36 | The DNA Voice Signature: https://soundmadevisible.com/?v=7885444af42e 1:40:30 | John shares the miraculous story of his wife, Annaliese, who reversed late-stage Scleroderma by shifting her consciousness and reprogramming her biological scripts. 🔗 Connect with John Stuart ReidJohn's present Shift Network course: https://shiftnetwork.isrefer.com/go/hpfmJSR/a20075/li...

    1h 47m
  3. Why You Aren’t Broken: Restoring Hope and Mobility through Original Strength with Tim Anderson

    FEB 4

    Why You Aren’t Broken: Restoring Hope and Mobility through Original Strength with Tim Anderson

    Welcome back to the Compromised to Alchemized podcast! In this episode, we talk about the world of movement, hope, and the innate intelligence of the human body. Tim Anderson, founder of Original Strength, shares his journey from a statistician and fragile over-trainer to discovering the resets that help the body return to its factory settings. We explore the connection between how we move and how we feel, and why you were designed to move as gracefully as any creature in the wild. Tim reflects on his transition into his 50s, the leap of faith required when your children leave the nest, and why the most profound reset isn't just physical—it's learning how to love others through the gift of restoration. Tim has been a personal trainer and movement coach for nearly 30 years. He is an accomplished author and speaker and is known for streamlining complex ideas into simple and applicable information. He is passionate about helping people realize they were created to be strong and healthy. Tim has written and co-written many books including A Simple Book of Strength, Discovering You, The Becoming Bulletproof Project, Habitual Strength, Pressing RESET, and Original Strength Performance. Throughout all of his books and speaking engagements, Tim presents one constant thread of truth: It feels good to feel good. And we were designed to feel good and retain our strength throughout life. 🕒 Episode Timestamps00:00 | Introduction 12:03 | Tim’s Superman Moment: Feeling fragile and seeking a way to become bulletproof. 19:36 | The 5 Main Resets: Tapping into the movements you were born with. 29:54 | Tim's new book Self Preservation: Choosing to Thrive. 35:45 | The Grace of Movement: Why animals should stop and watch humans move. 40:30 | The road signs along Tim's journey that helped foster his love for fitness. 45:25 | The Alchemist: Defining Tim’s Personal Legend at age 50 and how he knows he is staying on track. 50:30 | Letters to the Past: Tim speaks to his 18-year-old and 30-year-old selves. 1:01:53 | Time Dilation: Realizing the preciousness and finite nature of life. 📖 Mentioned ResourcesSmart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All In Your Head by Carla HannafordThe Alchemist by Paulo Coelho 🔗 Connect with Tim AndersonTim's new book, Self-Preservation: Choosing to Thrive: https://amzn.to/3Z70HvxThe book to learn about how to press reset on your body: https://youtu.be/nRGaItUR7cU?si=DYDo-vBeuVO2Yh6XTim's website where you can learn more about Original Strength Workshops: https://originalstrength.net/courses/Tim's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@originalstrengthsystem?si=NEVlmVZVl_FmRW8fspan class="ql-ui"...

    1h 5m
  4. The Alchemy of Healing: Integrating Meditation, Metabolism, and Humor with Dr. Michael Shea

    JAN 28

    The Alchemy of Healing: Integrating Meditation, Metabolism, and Humor with Dr. Michael Shea

    Welcome back to the Compromised to Alchemized podcast. This conversation is a rare and deep dive into the lifework of Michael Shea, Ph.D., a legendary figure in the worlds of biodynamic craniosacral therapy, somatic psychology, and embryology. Moving from the sandy soil of South Florida mango groves to the subtle body visualizations of Tibetan medicine, Michael explores how the ancient and the contemporary meet in the human heart. He shares profound insights into biodynamic cardiovascular therapy, the importance of metabolic health and how his spiritual path as a Buddhist practitioner informed his work with infants and trauma. The conversation shifts from the physical anatomy of the heart to its deep spiritual and metabolic significance. Michael shares a vulnerable look at his own path—from a struggling student and second-generation Rolfer to a formal student of the Dalai Lama. Michael Shea defines the Alchemy of Healing. He breaks down his Top Three framework for moving a client from a state of compromise to a state of joy. We dive deep into the Vascular Tree as the spiritual Tree of Life, the critical role of the thyroid in infant metabolism, and Michael’s moving revelation that the children he treated were actually the ones who healed his own soul. 🕒 Chapter Timestamps 0:00 | Introduction 11:25 | The geometry of a mango, and his service to the community 17:45 | When visualization became an important aspect of Michael's life and how his Tibetan medicine influences his practice and teachings 27:07 | How to use visualization to help your children 34:07 | Dr. Michael's career trajectory with working with children 42:14 | Michael reflects on his lessons with the Dalai Lama 55:30 | The silliest part of Michael's practice 1:10:15 | The illness of our time, 'The Pandemic of Metabolic Disorders' 1:17:22 | The impact of Ketogenic diets in the brain chemistry in infants with neurological challenges 1:20:27 | How to go through this next phase with an alchemy that produces healing 1:32:30 | How Dr. Michael stays on his path to his personal legend Michael J. Shea, PhD. has an MA in Contemplative Psychotherapy from Naropa University (1986) and a PhD in Somatic Psychology from the Union Institute (1995). He specializes in infants and adults with metabolic an developmental challenges. He is the author of eight books in the fields of the manual therapeutic arts and spiritual healing for the heart. His most recent book, The Biodynamic Heart, Somatic Compassion Practices for a Clear and Vital Heart is the basis of his presentation at the CranioResearch Congress 2026 at the University of Antwerp. He is a U.S. Vietnam Era Army veteran with a 100% service-related PTSD Disability with the Veterans Administration. He lives in Florida with his wife Cathy and grows the world’s best mangoes. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Michael Shea on his Website: https://sheaheart.com/ 🎵 like the music? Check out lunaluxe Thank you Toshi for the design work! 🙋Sign up for updates on the Floor Four and for my System Reset Experience. Checkout my Substack 📷 Follow me on Instagram for glimpses of my integrative practice and conversations I’m having with other...

    1h 40m
  5. The Geometry of Being: From Nomadic Roots to the Intuitive Age with Harvey Martin

    JAN 21

    The Geometry of Being: From Nomadic Roots to the Intuitive Age with Harvey Martin

    In this expansive dialogue, I sit down with "Cowboy-Hippie-Philosopher" Harvey Martin. This conversation is a deep-map of a life lived at the intersection of high-performance athletics and mystical contemplation. From Harvey’s nomadic childhood in Michigan—moving over 50 times—to his front-row seat at the data revolution in Major League Baseball, this episode explores the invisible patterns (the geometry) that curate our consciousness. Harvey discusses his recent professional sabbatical, the ego death of stepping away from a successful business, and why the future of humanity lies not in more data, but in Heart Coherence and the Intuitive Age. 🕒 Chapter Timestamps0:00 | Introduction and how we met 13:10 | How living in 50+ homes destroyed Harvey's attachment to place and turned him into a chameleon—someone capable of integrating into any culture with authenticity. 30:50 | Why your environment is the key to the pursuit of the slow down and why convenience is the enemy of the spirit. 41:50 | The Soul of the Sauna and how to change your awareness and consciousness. 60:20 | Why breathing is the unconscious environment we must make conscious. 1:06:32 | How shapes influence everything and how Harvey used sacred geometry during his sabbatical to map out the human ego and the breaking of illusions. 1:16:21 | Mapping the body through geometry. The heart serves as the center point between our three physical bodies (root, sacral, solar plexus) and our three mental bodies (throat, third eye, crown). 1:40:21 | Harvey reflects on his time in the MLB, witnessing how an over-reliance on data can cause elite performers to lose their subjective abstract self. 1:50:36 | Why the billion-dollar youth sports industry is incapable of teaching mastery because it relies on scripts rather than uniqueness and why a true teacher doesn't provide answers but holds space for the student to explore their own uniqueness. 1:58:21 | Harvey posits that wisdom can only be reached through abstract contemplation—something AI cannot replicate. 2:04:31 | Someone that has inspired Harvey by living their personal legend 2:11:55 | Harvey recounts a 10-year journey of trying to change the medical system for his father, only to realize the most courageous act is simply being oneself. 2:20:13 | Harvey's personal legend and how he knows he is on track Harvey Martin is an entrepreneur and coach for high performers such as professional athletes, musicians, and entrepreneurs. In 2012, he began teaching courses related to health and fitness at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he received his master’s degree. His services included consulting college athletic programs around the country, for instance, Ohio State and Oregon State University, in mental skills and organizational behavior. During this time, he spent eight seasons in the Milwaukee Brewers organization as a player and scout for both professional and amateur players. In 2020, his services expanded to organizations like the Carolina Hurricanes, Seattle Mariners, and San Francisco Giants. He began facilitating sessions with USA Olympic teams, NFL groups such as the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers. His work stretched to major bands like Rufus Du Sol and in 2025, he was the Performance Coach on the Upside Down Tour with the artist Mike Seander "Mike.”. During three Major League Baseball Seasons (2022-2024), Harvey was the Major League Human Performance Coach for the San Francisco Giants, where he oversaw the team's recovery systems and mental skills programming. Individually, he has...

    2h 47m
  6. Alignment and Integration: From the Inner World to the Outer World with Dr. Mona Patel

    JAN 14

    Alignment and Integration: From the Inner World to the Outer World with Dr. Mona Patel

    In this episode of Compromised to Alchemized, I am joined by the incredible Dr. Mona Patel, founder of Healing Light Alchemy. For over 30 years, Dr. Mona Patel has helped others heal—first as a dentist and educator, now as a Shamanic Practitioner and Energy Healer. She specializes in guiding empaths, healers, and seekers to release trauma, clear energetic blocks, and realign with their true essence. Blending science and spirituality, she creates a safe, sacred space for deep healing and transformation. Whether through her programs, private sessions, or retreats, Dr. Mona is here to help you reclaim your energy and step into your highest self. In this episode Dr. Mona shares the pivotal moments she realized her path was shifting from physical dentistry to the deep work of the soul. Episode Timestamps:0:00 | Introduction to Dr. Mona Patel. 9:28 | When Dr. Patel first recognized her spiritual gifts. 17:10 | How to use recognition as a catalyst for self-healing. 29:32 | Strategies for staying connected when the world feels chaotic. 38:01 | Reflecting on Indian culture. 44:02 | Why non-linear movement is essential for emotional release. 50:14 | A look inside the process of working with Dr. Mona. 1:02:12 | Turning your empathy into a superpower. 1:07:19 | How to step off the drama triangle. 1:13:23 | How Dr. Mona knows she is on the right path. 1:17:17 | Connect & Transform: How to work with Dr. Patel. Connect with Dr. Mona Patel: Instagram: @healing_light_alchemy_ Facebook: Healing Light Alchemy YouTube: @Healing_Light_mona Website: https://www.healinglightalchemy.com/ 🎵 like the music? Check out lunaluxe Thank you Toshi for the design work! 🙋Sign up for updates on the Floor Four and for my System Reset Experience. Checkout my Substack 📷 Follow me on Instagram for glimpses of my integrative practice and conversations I’m having with other practitioners @drneelbulchandani 🎙️ Tune into my podcast via Apple or Spotify and watch on YouTube to engage in conversations around transformation and healing with the theme of Compromised to Alchemized 🙋 Sign up for my Floor of the Mouth Training and learn more about Functional Mandibular Diaphragmatic Integration a href="https://www.neelbulchandani.com/newsletter"...

    1h 27m
  7. Fundamental Life Tools: How to Alchemize Your Thoughts with Rafael McMaster

    JAN 7

    Fundamental Life Tools: How to Alchemize Your Thoughts with Rafael McMaster

    In this expansive episode of Compromised to Alchemized, I am joined by Rafael McMaster—artist, educator, and visionary founder of the non-profit Indivisible Arts. After hearing Rafael’s insights on Mark Divine’s Unbeatable Mind podcast, I knew his philosophy on mental technology was the perfect fit for our community of alchemists. We dive deep into the true definition of consciousness, exploring how awareness is the ultimate tool for navigating modern life. Rafael shares his mission to empower a million conscious youth through his new book, FundaMentaLife Tools, and explains how art is not just a hobby, but a vehicle for profound self-mastery. This conversation provides incredible insight on alchemizing your thoughts. In This Episode, We Discuss:0:00 | Introduction 6:15 | A Mission for the Future: The drive to foster one million conscious youth and why this is the most critical investment for humanity. 17:25 | Mind Watching: The foundational practice of observing your thoughts and the shift from being the emotion to watching it. 24:10 | The 7 FundaMentaLife Tools: A deep dive into the framework Rafael uses to help people navigate stress, reaction, and creativity. 38:16 | Impact in Public Schools: The tangible transformation occurring as these tools are integrated into the public education system. 48:27 | StreamOfConsciousness.life: Exploring a new digital frontier of mindfulness tools designed specifically for youth, by youth. 53:02 | Advanced Mastery: What it looks like to move from basic awareness to a high-level mastery of your internal state. 1:00:04 | The Ultimate Creative Act: Why your life itself is the most important masterpiece you will ever create. 1:09:24 | Finding Your Personal Legend: Rafael shares his journey of discovery and what it means to live in alignment with your soul's purpose. 1:20:20 | Staying in Tune: The daily practices Rafael uses to maintain his connection to his mission and legend. Rafael McMaster is a creative director, artist, and youth mental health advocate dedicated to empowering young people through mindfulness and creativity. A former Creative Executive at Creative Artists Agency, Rafael shifted from a successful career in the entertainment industry to founding Indivisible Arts, a nonprofit that equips youth with tools for emotional resilience and self-expression. His work blends mentorship, mindfulness, and the arts to support youth facing adversity. Rafael is the author of FundaMentaLife Tools (2025), a practical guide to emotional well-being based on his nonprofit’s acclaimed Creative Wisdom Tools curriculum. Connect with Rafael: FundaMentaLife Tool Guide Book: https://www.rafaelmcmaster.com/consciousness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcmaster.peace/ Website: https://www.indivisiblearts.org/ SOC: https://streamofconsciousness.life/ There are only 3 days left to purchase the Winter 2026 Holistic Health Bundle Including my Tongue Press course! Launch ends: January 10th, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET (New York...

    1h 35m
  8. HYDRATE with Tracy Duhs: My Interview on The Hidden Connection Between Your Tongue and Chronic Pain

    12/31/2025

    HYDRATE with Tracy Duhs: My Interview on The Hidden Connection Between Your Tongue and Chronic Pain

    Thank you everyone who has been a part of 2025. I want to extend gratitude to you all! I have so many wonderful things happening in 2026, sign up for updates and please let me know what you would like to see on the Compromised to Alchemized podcast. I am so excited to offer a special limited time offer on Impact Bundles. It is only available January 1st to 10th. Get an amazing health bundle for only $50! Here are the key details for the Winter 2026 Holistic Health Bundle launch: Launch starts: January 1st, 2026 at 6:59 am ET (New York Time) Launch ends: January 10th, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET (New York Time) Total resources: 60 ebooks and online courses Price: $50 USD Total value: $5,524.53 Total discount: 99% On this special episode, I’m sharing a conversation I had as a guest on the Hydrate Podcast with Tracy Duhs. We explore the often-overlooked root causes of chronic pain and why traditional stretching and strengthening often fails to provide lasting relief. For nearly two decades, I have studied how tension forms in the body long before pain ever appears. In this episode, I describe my Phase Shift work—a unique bodywork approach that looks at embryology, fascia, and the nervous system to unlock rigid, or frozen areas of the body by returning to their origin. In This Episode, We Discuss:0:00 | Introduction 20:02 | Phase Shift Work: Unlocking hardened areas (like a stuck sacrum or tight calves) by addressing the developmental origin of the tension. 25:03 | The 60% Statistic: Why an estimated 60% of people now struggle with tongue ties or airway issues compared to previous generations. 30:10 | Chewing for Development: How our modern liquid/soft diet contributes to narrow palates and why chewing is vital for enzymatic activation and detoxification. 56:29 | The Diaphragm/Kidney Connection: The diaphragm forms in the throat around week 5. If a tongue tie is present, it creates a "spiral of restriction" that binds the right side of the diaphragm and the right kidney in nearly 99% of cases. 58:12 | The Tongue Press: A breakdown of my daily routine, including vocalizations and "tongue meditation" to free the floor of the mouth and ground the nervous system. 1:02:22 | The "Floor of Four": My distilled system focusing on the four main areas—head, throat, sides, and feet—that can trigger a total body phase shift when unlocked. 1:04:47 | Tongue Meditation 1:20:20 | How to discover your gifts with Tracy Duhs 1:33:15 | How curiosity can help you through a tough time Connect with Tracy: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tracyduhs.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hydration Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sanctuarysd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tracyduhs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Flow FAM Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tracyduhs.com/join-flow-fam/ 🎵 like the music? Check out

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When Dr. Neel was walking around, pondering the challenges that seem to be running rampant in our era - feeding issues with infants, airway issues with kids and adults, and tension in seemingly everyone's nervous systems and bodies, he uttered aloud the question, "How are we going to help everyone go from a compromised airway to an alchemized airway?" And once he said that aloud, his wife suggested omitting the word "airway" to broaden the phrase, and it resonated. It's the homage to Paulo Coelho's brilliant book, The Alchemist, that of alchemy, that seems fitting in characterizing this journey many families seem to find themselves on. It's a rigorous process at times to access healing and a non-linear one. This lead-turning-into-gold process can be daunting, and it takes a village. On this podcast, Dr. Neel carries engaging conversations with healers who have guided others through challenging moments - ones that can hold the paradoxical tension of pain and joy all at once. In the 1st season, Dr. Neel focused on interviewing experts in the fields of birth psychology and embodied embryology, and in the 2nd season, he focuses on those who journey with families from birth onward.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Neel Bulchandani
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Dr. Neel Bulchandani
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    Compromised to Alchemized Podcast

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