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In this episode, I’m joined by classically trained homeopath Krista Rivet for a deeper conversation about homeopathy—what it is, how it’s used, and why it continues to be widely misunderstood.

Rather than staying at the surface level of “homeopathy basics,” we explore the nuance behind this practice: how remedies are selected, why two people with the same diagnosis may require completely different approaches, and what it actually means to treat the individual rather than just the condition.

We also discuss some of the most common misunderstandings around homeopathy (especially in real-world use), along with the role of emotional and mental states in the healing process, and how practitioners think about supporting the body as a whole system.

This conversation is both educational and reflective, and is intended for anyone curious about homeopathy, whether you’re completely new to it or already have experience but want a deeper understanding of how it works in practice.

Topics covered include:

• What homeopathy is and how it differs from conventional approaches
• Why it is often misunderstood
• The importance of individualized treatment
• Emotional and mental health in relation to physical symptoms
• Common misconceptions and mistakes in usage
• How homeopathy can be used alongside other approaches

Krista Rivet is a classically trained homeopath based in Canada with a background in psychology and health. She works extensively with women and children and continues to expand her studies through ongoing education and training.

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• Krista Rivet’s Website
• Homeopathy Research Institute
• AIH Guide to Homeopathic Research
• Krista on Instagram

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This is not your typical interview episode. For this milestone, I am the one being interviewed in a role reversal conversation that brings out a more personal and unfiltered side of this journey.

If you have ever been curious about the deeper story behind this work, or about the lived experience of navigating long term health, healing, and building something meaningful while going through your own human challenges, this episode will resonate in a different way.

In this conversation, I am joined by Gretch Elizabeth, lead admin of NeverTox, a worldwide community supporting individuals who have experienced adverse reactions to botulism-related treatments. She leads the questions in this episode and guides a deeper look into the story behind this show.

We talk about the evolution of Intentionally Well, the experience of creating long form health and wellness conversations, and the personal growth, challenges, and reflections that come with showing up week after week.

This episode is honest, reflective, and unfiltered. It offers a behind the scenes look at the podcast, the mission behind it, and the lived experience of building something in real time.

If you are new here, this is also a powerful entry point into the heart of the show.

You'll hear:

• Behind the scenes perspective on life and growth over time
• Unfiltered conversation that goes beyond surface level interviews
• Episode 100 milestone reflection and personal journey insight
• Deeper connection to the voice behind Intentionally Well

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What happens when a diagnosis becomes the end of the conversation...instead of the beginning?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Pamela Cipriano, a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner specializing in functional and integrative medicine, to unpack what’s often missed in modern healthcare. After years working in conventional medicine, and through her own son’s complex health journey with Lyme disease, Dr. Pamela began to see patterns that couldn’t be ignored: patients being labeled, managed, and medicated…without ever truly understanding what was driving their illness.

We dive into the challenges of misdiagnosis, exploring how patients are often given a label while the underlying cause remains hidden. We talk about why conventional testing can miss what’s really going on, when antibiotics may be necessary and how to approach them responsibly, and the impact of chronic inflammation, diet, and other lifestyle factors on reversing disease processes. Dr. Pamela also sheds light on hidden contributors to conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s, why the medical system often stops investigating too soon, and the gap between managing disease and truly resolving it.

If you’ve ever felt like your diagnosis didn’t tell the full story, this episode will give you a completely different lens to look through.

Key Takeaways

• A diagnosis is often the description of a problem, not the explanation
• Testing is not always definitive, especially with chronic infections
• Many chronic conditions may have underlying drivers that are never explored
• The body is often responding to something deeper, not randomly “breaking down”
• Asking better questions can completely change the direction of healing

Connect with Dr. Pamela Cipriano:

• Visit Her Website
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