The Joy of Homeopathy: Stories, Healing & the Path to Purpose
What begins as one woman’s story becomes a mirror for so many of us who love homeopathy: a moment of transformation, a deep desire to help others, and the unfolding of a life that makes space for joy, flexibility, and meaning.
In this heartfelt episode of Strange, Rare & Peculiar, AHE co-founders Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray sit down with UK-based homeopath and teacher Em Colley — to talk about the healing power of stories, her journey from reluctant teacher to published author, and how her book The Joy of Homeopathy was born from one case that changed everything.
“I didn’t plan to write a book… but I had to tell the story. The healing was too beautiful not to share.”
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
How one acute case — written off by conventional care — became a breakthrough moment for Em and her client
Why homeopathy is uniquely flexible, especially for parents and caregivers
The beauty of building a practice that fits your life — not the other way around
How storytelling helps us teach, connect, and make homeopathy real
The joy of teaching “less popular” remedies like the lanthanides and radioactives — and why they matter now more than ever
This One’s For You If:
You’re a student, practitioner, or client who loves homeopathy and wants to feel reconnected to its heart
You’re craving a reminder that healing is personal, powerful, and sometimes even joyful
You’ve ever felt called to do more with homeopathy — even if you didn’t plan on it
“It’s not just the remedies that heal. It’s the stories we hold. It’s the way we listen.”
Whether you’re just beginning your homeopathic education or have been practicing for years, this conversation will remind you of why this path matters — and how beautifully it weaves itself into every part of life.
Listen to the episode or read the transcript below!
P.S. Interested in joining Em Colley live? She’ll be the featured guest in our New Student Summer Book Club on June 12. Apply now to join the AHE Fall 2025 cohort and be part of the conversation!
Listen Now:
Strange Rare Peculiar is a weekly podcast with Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray of the Academy of Homeopathy Education 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!
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