Real Vitality Podcast

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com In this conversation with Harry van der Zee, we discuss his insights on tick diseases. He starts by sharing observations discovered by homeopath Eileen Nauman . Nauman’s Shamanic journey work describes tick disease as a manifestation of imbalances between humanity and the natural world. This perspective aligns...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com Rachael Kramer returns with her husband Tom to share their experiences becoming entrepreneurs as well as practical, real-world strategies behind launching a business and building values-aligned income streams. They discuss how their work supports individuals in taking greater ownership of both health and financ...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com In this episode, we have Michelle Foss on to share her journey from conventional nursing into holistic healthcare after witnessing her daughter struggle within the conventional medical system. What began as a mother’s search for answers led Michelle to explore more aligned approaches to healing—including homeop...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com In this episode, we dive into the fascinating and often controversial topic of orgonite with Carmen Croitoru from My Healing Garden . Orgonite is a mixture of metal and crystals long known to have positive effects on energy fields. Orgonite offers many helpful applications in our modern world, and Carmen shares...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Rachael Kramer of Shekinah Wellness to explore her courageous transition from the conventional healthcare system into running her own private holistic practice. Rachael shares what led her to step outside the traditional model — and what she discovered along the wa...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com In this podcast episode, I’m joined by Elizabeth Thompson for a grounded, honest conversation about what’s actually happening in the perimenopausal years. Some of the topics we discuss: * Our personal experiences and research on perimenopause and hormones * How birth control, HRT, and hormone suppression can af...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com In this episode, I chat with Nicole Nelson, from Puppies from True North , for an in-the-trenches conversation about what it truly means to raise dogs holistically. Nicole’s philosophy centers on building strong foundations from day one, and she offers powerful insight into the profound difference that natural...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com In this episode, we explore why Homeoprophylaxis (HP) may be an essential health resource for adults and seniors. With rising concern over illnesses that older populations are increasingly susceptible to, we’ve developed our Adult and Senior HP Program . Brion and Courtney discuss how HP can be a valuable addit...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com As we transition from summer into fall, many of us feel the subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) effects of seasonal change. Grief, worry, and anxiousness can surface as we move away from the expansiveness of summer and into the busier rhythms of school, work, and shorter days. In this conversation with Ruth, w...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com I had the honor of speaking to Ildikó Baugus, a homebirth midwife practicing with the Meraki Midwives in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Ildikó brings a unique perspective to the table—she’s deeply committed to physiological birth, she’s trained in breech delivery, and she’s a certified HP (Homeoprophylaxis...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com Check out Classical Learner . Learn more about our Membership : The Cilla Whatcott Library. What if your child’s education actually supported their path to becoming a capable, sovereign adult? In this new episode, I talk with Brett Pike, founder of Classical Learner , a homeschool curriculum that blends classic...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com In this podcast, Brion and Courtney talk to Patrick MacManaway about his work as a Land Whisperer. He shares with us what it means to be in compassionate relationship with the land—not merely seeing it as property or resource, but as a sentient, responsive, and energetic partner in our daily lives. We discuss t...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com In this episode, Courtney talks to Brooke Hartman, founder of Mother Informed , a site dedicated to educating women about their legal rights in pregnancy and birth. For those in the Real Vitality community interested in her Informed Pregnancy + Childbirth Course , Brooke is generously offering 20% off with code...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com Ruth and I had an engaging and insightful conversation about her journey to becoming a homeopath, which was sparked by her husband's health challenges. We explored key aspects of classical homeopathy and how it fits into our modern world, as well as Ruth’s unique approach to case-taking using Five Element Theor...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com In this episode, I talk to Homeopath, Cristie De Los Reyes (AKA Homeogirl ) to explore the often-overlooked effects of hormonal birth control on women’s health. Cristie shares powerful cases from her practice, including women struggling with thyroid imbalances, difficulty conception, and mental health challenge...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com Curious to learn what it is like to experience a Homeoprophylaxis (HP) Program? We’re bringing Cat Toth back on to talk about her family’s experience with our Childhood HP Program . We had Cat on the podcast in August of 2022 when she was initially embarking upon a childhood program for her daughter. Having rec...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com Parents have a lot of decisions to weigh, and one of the biggest is how to build their children’s immunity and protect their health. When it comes to childhood diseases, what are the risks? What are the side effects? What are the options? What is the big picture in regards to building terrain? Here at Real Vita...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com In this podcast, we bring in the entire Real Vitality Team to discuss the 11 dietary principles of the Weston A. Price Foundation. Brion and Courtney recently attended the Weston A. Price annual conference in Orlando, and are inspired to get back to the fundamentals of traditional eating. The Weston A. Price Fo...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com Daniel Mapel of Wild Earth Essences joined me today to talk about his unique line of essences invoke the energy of various animals. These vibrational essences are natural, energetic remedies that are made during a ceremonial process that Daniel shares more about in this interview. The resulting liquid contains...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com Most holistically-minded families focus on teaching their kids how to use homeopathy and other natural methods for healing, but may forget that emergencies happen. This knowledge aligns perfectly with the values many holistic families share in regards to self-sufficiency, preparedness, and natural healing. In t...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com In this interview with homeopath Desiree Brazelton , we discuss a family of homeopathic remedies known as the Matridonal Remedies. Desiree shares some of the indications for using these Sarcodes, (remedies made from healthy human tissues and hormones). She offers stories about how she has used and selected seve...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com “You’re using the same principles of homeopathy what ever you’re looking at, so it’s not like you have to make a leap to start using this with your animals.” Elizabeth Thompson In this podcast with homeopath Elizabeth Thompson , we discuss the use of homeopathy with animals. Both Courtney and Elizabeth have ext...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com “You can be trained to become a midwife, and then you can be called to be The Midwife.” Eileen Stewart In this interview, Eileen Stewart shares her journey to becoming a midwife, and how her own experiences giving birth led to her decide to become a midwife. Eileen explains her unique approach to supporting wom...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com The concept of freebirth has gained significant attention in recent years. In this podcast, Courtney interviews Cassandra Riquelme, who had a freebirth nearly two-and-a-half years ago. Freebirth, also known as unassisted childbirth, is the decision to birth without medical intervention or assistance from health...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.com The Real Vitality Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Paid subscribers get access to the full post, free subscribers receive excerpts only. In this podcast, Brion and Elizabeth join Courtney to discuss the history of homeopathy in the US....