The Curious Health Podcast

In this episode, Katie and Sophie are joined by Siobhain Aisha Kazi to explore the roots of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Taoist stone medicine. They discuss how both TCM and Taoism are grounded in living in harmony with nature’s rhythms, rather than resisting or overriding them.
Siobhain weaves together ancient wisdom and modern science, reflecting on crystals as information holders, both in nature and in technology. She shares how Taoist stone medicine works with crystals and minerals as energetic allies to support emotional shifts and the body’s healing processes.
The conversation also highlights simple, practical ways to bring TCM principles into everyday life, from warming and nourishing the kidneys, to eating seasonally and embracing the grounding benefits of bone broth.
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Siobhain's Website
Siobhain's Instagram
Siobhain's Weekly Astro Update 
Siobhain's TCM Bone Broth Recipe

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Katie Belle Benson is a herbalist + Bach Flower practitioner focused on holistic + emotional health. A mother of two, she draws from years of study in plant medicine, alternative healing + culinary arts, to offer grounded, personalized care through 1:1 sessions both in person + online. Katie integrates curiosity, intuition + a deep respect for the body’s innate wisdom into her work.
www.houseofbelle.es
Sophie Anderson is an Upper Cervical Chiropractor based in Barcelona, Spain. With a deep affinity for nervous system health, innate intelligence + the body's natural healing capacity, Sophie supports clients in reconnecting with themselves both physically + energetically.
www.koeolife.com

Katie and Sophie discover the transformative power of music therapy and sound healing through the inspiring experiences of Victor García Melero. Their conversation touches on heart-opening stories of Victor’s experience with how music can heal, connect and empower people of all ages. 
He shares how rhythms and tones from nature and traditional instruments have innate healing properties, and simple daily acts, like singing to your child or creating a playlist, can foster connection and self-regulation.
A beautiful and inspiring conversation whether you’re a parent, a care-giver or simply curious on how to incorporate the power of music and sound into your life for better physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual health.
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Victor's Instagram
Victor's YouTube
Victor's Linkedin
Victor organises yearly intensive courses on Music and Sound for therapists, teachers and artists, where they can learn different music therapy techniques, play instruments, acompany sessions and use sound technology for their profession (microphones, mixers, pedals, recorders, etc.)

Resources recommended by Victor:
Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks
3D Printed Flutes + Wind Instruments - Nicolas Bras
3D Printed Flutes - PYN
Tokobongo Instruments, Barcelona

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Katie Belle Benson is a herbalist + Bach Flower practitioner focused on holistic + emotional health. A mother of two, she draws from years of study in plant medicine, alternative healing + culinary arts, to offer grounded, personalized care through 1:1 sessions both in person + online. Katie integrates curiosity, intuition + a deep respect for the body’s innate wisdom into her work.
www.houseofbelle.es
Sophie Anderson is an Upper Cervical Chiropractor based in Barcelona, Spain. With a deep affinity for nervous system health, innate intelligence + the body's natural healing capacity, Sophie supports clients in reconnecting with themselves both physically + energetically.
www.koeolife.com

In this episode, Katie and Sophie sit down with Tara Walsh to explore the evolving role of plant medicine in healing, spirituality, and personal transformation. Tara shares her journey from London-based seeker to sacred plant medicine facilitator, weaving together the history of traditional shamanic practices with the growing mainstream interest in psychedelics like ayahuasca and psilocybin.
Together, they explore the interconnectedness of everyday herbs and sacred psychoactive plants, the Andean Map of the Three Worlds (Condor, Puma, Serpent), and the spiritual intelligence of plants as allies in human evolution. 
The conversation also touches on neuroplasticity, the rewiring potential of psychedelics, and the importance of discernment in respecting these medicines, choosing qualified facilitators, and understanding dosage, integration, and when to seek support.
Note: Always work with qualified facilitators and approach plant medicines with respect and responsibility.

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Tara on Instagram
Tara's Website

Groflegacytraining.com - Stanislav Grof’s website for psychedelic research and holotropic breathwork
Paul Stamets’ Website - Mycologist and mushroom expert, educational resources
Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research - Cutting-edge scientific studies

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Katie Belle Benson is a herbalist + Bach Flower practitioner focused on holistic + emotional health. A mother of two, she draws from years of study in plant medicine, alternative healing + culinary arts, to offer grounded, personalized care through 1:1 sessions both in person + online. Katie integrates curiosity, intuition + a deep respect for the body’s innate wisdom into her work.
www.houseofbelle.es
Sophie Anderson is an Upper Cervical Chiropractor based in Barcelona, Spain. With a deep affinity for nervous system health, innate intelligence + the body's natural healing capacity, Sophie supports clients in reconnecting with themselves both physically + energetically.
www.koeolife.com

In this episode, Katie and Sophie are joined by Deborah Davis to explore the transformative potential of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Compassionate Inquiry in trauma healing and self-awareness. 
Deborah shares her journey into parts work, guiding us through the foundations of IFS, including manager, exile, and firefighter parts, and how common patterns like the inner critic, people-pleaser, or anger are protective strategies rather than flaws.
Together, they unpack the role of somatic awareness, compassionate inquiry, and daily mindfulness in reconnecting with the true Self, anchored in the eight C’s of presence. 
The conversation offers practical tools for identifying and working with parts independently, re-parenting wounded aspects of ourselves, and holding uncomfortable emotions with curiosity instead of judgment. At its heart, this episode invites us into deep self-compassion and the liberating perspective that there are truly “no bad parts.”
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Debbie's Website
Debbie's Instagram
Recommended Book: No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz

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Katie Belle Benson is a herbalist + Bach Flower practitioner focused on holistic + emotional health. A mother of two, she draws from years of study in plant medicine, alternative healing + culinary arts, to offer grounded, personalized care through 1:1 sessions both in person + online. Katie integrates curiosity, intuition + a deep respect for the body’s innate wisdom into her work.
www.houseofbelle.es
Sophie Anderson is an Upper Cervical Chiropractor based in Barcelona, Spain. With a deep affinity for nervous system health, innate intelligence + the body's natural healing capacity, Sophie supports clients in reconnecting with themselves both physically + energetically.
www.koeolife.com

In this episode of Sophie and Katie discuss the importance of natural light and sun exposure and its impact on eyesight, sleep, energy, mental clarity and overall health. 
Sophie shares her journey of reducing sunglass use and embracing sunlight to improve her vision and overall well-being. 
The conversation delves into the concept of a "sun callus" and the benefits of morning and evening light for circadian rhythm and skin health. It also touches on the societal misconceptions about sun exposure and the healing power of nature.
At the end Sophie and Katie share their favourite takeaways from the guests in Season 2 and what they’ve been processing and implementing so far.
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Zaid’s Circadian Biology Instagram
My Circadian App Apple Google
Lux Meter Light Sensor App
Reddit Best Blue Blocking Glasses Info

Timestamps
01:21 Intro to Episode
04:15 Sunglasses for Light Sensitive Eyes
06:00 Infrared Light from the Sun
07:05 Resetting Bodyclock with Jetlag Using the Sun
08:30 Cortisol and Melatonin Rhythms 
10:00 Improving Eyesight without Sunglasses
12:40 The Value of Gazing at the Sunset
14:45 Sun Callus
17:58 Fair Skinned + Being Able to Tolerate Sunshine
19:43 How Sunshine is a Eustress
22:36 What Things Stop Us Knowing When We’ve Had Enough Sun
23:23 The Importance of Evening Light
26:06 Blue Light Blocker Glasses - Which Types + When?
30:26 Sleep + Energy Differences 
33:57 Heliotherapy Hospitals
35:38 Circadian Rhythms of Light + Eating for Health
37:50 Modern Day Challenges
40:09 Fav Takeaways from Season 2
01:01:37 Outro

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Katie Belle Benson is a herbalist + Bach Flower practitioner focused on holistic + emotional health. A mother of two, she draws from years of study in plant medicine, alternative healing + culinary arts, to offer grounded, personalized care through 1:1 sessions both in person + online. Katie integrates curiosity, intuition + a deep respect for the body’s innate wisdom into her work.
www.houseofbelle.es
Sophie Anderson is an Upper Cervical Chiropractor based in Barcelona, Spain. With a deep affinity for nervous system health, innate intelligence + the body's natural healing capacity, Sophie supports clients in reconnecting with themselves both physically + energetically.
www.koeolife.com