The Curious Health Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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.

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.

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S2 E1 - Calm Mind + Self-Regulation as Medicine with Kasia Olszko

Saison 2 · Épisode 10

dimanche 25 janvier 2026 • Durée 01:11:25

In this uplifting conversation, Kasia Olszko shares insights on mindfulness, self-compassion, and the importance (and difficulty) of being present in our daily lives for ourselves and others.

She shares simple, practical techniques for transforming negative self-talk, talks about integrating mindfulness into everyday activities, and how we can shift away from the detrimental impact of technology on our attention spans.

The discussion between Kasia and the hosts, Sophie and Katie, also highlights the ripple effect of self-regulation on parenting, and the people around us, emphasizing the importance and necessity of these techniques for our world right now.

Kasia on Insight Timer

Kasia's Instagram

1:1 Clarity Session with Kasia

Kasia's work for Organisations

Timestamps

01:21 Intro to Episode + Mindfulness

05:05 Kasia's (necessary) Journey into Mindfulness

09:57 Difference between Meditation + Mindfulness?

10:50 Being an Observer + the Witness Position

13:47 The Power of Choosing When + How to React

17:20 Habitual Behaviours + Neural Pathways

19:50 Our Inner Critic + How to Speak Differently to Ourselves

23:30 Research on Positive Reinforcement

24:27 Ten Second Self-Compassion Practice

28:40 Negative Thought Journal

32:05 Glimmer Moments

38:50 Why Do We Often Get Sick on Holiday?

43:30 Practices to Free Up Mental Space

45:30 Rewiring Our Brains to Be Able to Focus

49:30 How the '5 Step Practice' Works

51:47 A Mindful Activity for Mums

52:30 The Impact of Co-Regulation for Parents

56:45 Five Second Practice for Parents

01:00:18 The 5 Step Practice (5 mins)

01:06:40 How to Work With Kasia

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.

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.

S1 E1 - Intro to Season 1

Saison 1 · Épisode 1

mercredi 30 avril 2025 • Durée 06:44

Welcome to The Curious Health Podcast! In this short intro, Sophie and Katie share the intention for the podcast and community.

Curious Health Community is now LIVE! Get FREE access here.

Timestamps

01:21 Introducing Katie and Sophie

02:10 Intentions for The Curious Health Podcast

03:40 What We'll Be Exploring in Season 1

04:47 An Invite to the Curious Health Podcast Community on Skool

05:33 Please Like, Follow, Rate + Share

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.

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.

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S2 E0 - Intro to S2 + What's In Store

Saison 2 · Épisode 9

dimanche 25 janvier 2026 • Durée 09:10

In this short intro, Sophie and Katie briefly reflect on the intention behind Season 2 and their dreams for Season 3 and building a community.

Timestamps

01:21 Reflections on Season One

02:03 Community Dream - will you join us?

02:40 Season 2 Message of Empowerment and Self-Care

05:10 Season 3 Ideas

05:30 Season 1 Reflections

06:11 Bringing Back the Simplicity to Healing

07:59 Community and Connection

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.

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.

S1 E8 - S1 Round-Up + Healing is Always Happening: The Body’s Magic You Might be Missing

Saison 1 · Épisode 8

mercredi 30 juillet 2025 • Durée 41:58

In this reflective season finale, Sophie and Katie revisit the powerful themes woven throughout Season 1: intuition, healing, and trust.

They explore how our health journeys are shaped by the model of care we subscribe to, whether it's conventional, alternative, or biological. With stories, science, and soul, they unpack what it means to truly trust the body’s innate intelligence - to heal, clean, regulate, and regenerate itself, even when we can't see it happening.

They share personal insights, practical ways to deepen self-trust, and real-life examples of how the body is constantly healing.

This episode invites listeners to reflect on their own health model, to become their own expanders, and to ask: what do I need to start trusting my body more?

Download our free companion guide:
A Simple Guide to Building Trust in Yourself + Your Body (and why it matters!)

1. Gain clarity around how much you currently trust your body and what shaped that belief
2. Receive simple, supportive prompts to reconnect with your intuition in just a few minutes a day
3. Feel a renewed sense of awe for your body’s daily healing magic—regeneration, regulation, and self-repair

Resources:

The Vital Truth - Dr Sarah Farrant

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.

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.

Reflector Reflections Pod

S1 E7 - Human Design + the Art of Listening to Your Inner Voice

Saison 1 · Épisode 7

mercredi 23 juillet 2025 • Durée 01:31:52

In this episode, Katie + Sophie explore Human Design as a tool to deepen self-trust, including how to understand your inner authority, energy centers, and profile.

They share personal experiences of learning to hear and follow our intuition, and how Human Design can offer a practical framework for honoring your own decision-making process.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your intuition or overwhelmed by how to “listen to your body,” this one’s for you.

Download the guide - Your Human Design Blueprint for Self-Trust

What you’ll gain from this guide:

💡 Clarity on your Inner Authority : and how you are designed to make decisions
🔍 Insight into your Profile: the unique way you learn, grow, and move through life
🧭 Awareness of your Open Centers: and how they may be shaping your thoughts, actions, and self-worth

Timestamps
01:21 Overview of the Episode + Human Design

07:16 What Is Human Design & Where Did It Come From?

13:03 Why Inner Authority Changes Everything

17:14 Emotional Authority: Clarity Takes Time

24:34 Sacral Authority: Gut Responses & Physical Knowing

37:42 Splenic Authority: Instant Intuition & the Importance of Silence

39:52 Self-Projected Authority & Sounding Boards

41:42 Profiles: The House Analogy & Line 1 to Line 6

52:47 Living Your Profile to Access Inner Authority

1:02:50 Energy Centres: Defined vs Undefined

1:29:04 Using Design in Parenting & Early Conditioning

Resources
Jes Fields

Get your Human Design chart: Neutrino Design

Mental Projector resources:

Mental Projector Immersion - Praggya Beniwal

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Being a Mental Projector - Laura Olsen

Reflector resources:

Becca Daly 1 / 3 Reflector on Insta

Reflector Luminations on Insta

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.

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.

S1 E6 - Self-Healing with Bach Flower Remedies: The Story Behind Dr. Bach's Powerful System

Saison 1 · Épisode 6

mercredi 16 juillet 2025 • Durée 57:05

In this episode, Katie and Sophie delve into the fascinating story and work of Dr. Edward Bach, a renowned London physician and bacteriologist who pivoted from conventional medicine to create a revolutionary system of healing with Bach flower remedies.

Discussing Dr. Bach's journey, the principle of treating the person, not the disease, and the development of his 38 floral remedies, the conversation highlights how each remedy targets specific emotions and aims to empower individuals to become their own healers.

It details the methods used to create the flower remedies and their safe, versatile applications, from emotional support to sleep aid.

00:00 Introduction to the Mind-Body Connection

01:11 Exploring Bach Flower Remedies

07:23 The Philosophy of Dr. Edward Bach

14:49 The Creation of Bach Flower Remedies

18:40 The Science Behind Water and Healing

23:01 Understanding Emotions and Rumination

30:15 Bach Flowers for Sleep and Anxiety

37:20 Case Studies and Practical Applications

46:24 Empowerment Through Self-Healing

52:30 The Importance of Ancient Healing Practices

Resources:

Messages from Water and the Universe by Masaru Emoto

The Twelve Healers and Other Remedies by Dr. Edward Bach

The Bach Centre website – Recommended for:

Learning about the 38 remedies
Finding a registered practitioner
Accessing Dr. Bach’s writings

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.

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.

S1 E5 - The Mind-Body Connection: Self-healing is in Your Hands

Saison 1 · Épisode 5

mercredi 9 juillet 2025 • Durée 52:56

In this episode, Katie + Sophie explore how the mind and body are in constant communication, and how our subconscious programming plays a central role in shaping our health.

They dive into the science of the subconscious, including the theta brainwave state of ages 0–7, and how repetition and emotional charge hardwire certain beliefs into our nervous systems. They talk about the power of neuroplasticity and visualization, and how tools like journaling, self-reflection, and new behaviors can begin to rewire old patterns.

You’ll hear them discuss the placebo effect, epigenetics, and why beliefs, especially those we’re not aware of can directly impact the body’s biology.

Whether this is your first introduction to the mind-body connection or a deepening of what you already know, this episode is a reminder that healing is not just physical: it’s deeply personal, psychological, and biological.

Books:
You Are the Placebo by Joe Dispenza

The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton

You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay

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.

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.

Download the Step-by-Step Guide to Decoding your Symptoms using German New Medicine

S1 E4 - An Introduction to German New Medicine: Your Symptoms Make Sense

Saison 1 · Épisode 4

mercredi 2 juillet 2025 • Durée 01:08:52

In this episode, Katie + Sophie dive into the foundations of German New Medicine (GNM or GHK), a powerful lens for understanding how emotional conflicts manifest as physical symptoms.

Sophie shares the story of Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer and his groundbreaking discovery of the 5 Biological Laws, explaining how the body’s responses are biologically meaningful, not mistakes.

She also shares her personal journey navigating skin symptoms and separation conflicts, highlighting how GNM has helped her reduce fear and deepened self-trust around what her body is doing and why.

Whether you’re new to GNM or already exploring root-cause healing, this episode offers a compassionate, eye-opening introduction to a radically different understanding of symptoms and healing.

00:00 Introduction to the Mind-Body Connection

02:08 Exploring German New Medicine

08:00 Dr. Hamer's Theories and Controversies

18:36 Understanding the Five Biological Laws

30:13 Healing Phases and Emotional Triggers

33:40 Reframing Symptoms: A New Perspective

42:57 Understanding Symptoms Through German New Medicine

50:46 Healing Phases and Emotional Connections

59:50 The Role of Family Dynamics in Healing

01:04:39 Practical Applications of German New Medicine

This quick guide gives you a simple, step-by-step process to help you start making sense of your symptoms through the lens of GNM.
You’ll learn how to link physical issues to emotional conflicts, discover which phase of healing you’re in, and start using trusted GNM tools with confidence.

Resources shared in the episode:

LearningGNM.com
The main site recommended for looking up symptoms, biological programs, conflict/healing phases, and related brain areas.

Danny Carroll’s Website
Offers free resources, symptom guides, and downloadable books related to GNM.

Freya Kellett – Sherlock Your Symptoms Course
A beginner-friendly GNM course Sophie has taken, with real-life case studies and practical guidance.
freyakellett.com

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.

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.

Download the guide - Explore Your Health Model: A Compass for Cultivating Trust.

S1 E3 - Exploring Health Models: An Unspoken Influence on Your Health

Saison 1 · Épisode 3

mercredi 25 juin 2025 • Durée 01:04:28

Sophie and Katie explore the concept of personal health philosophies and the three main paradigms that shape how we relate to symptoms, healing, and the body: the conventional (allopathic), alternative, and biological (or vitalistic) models.

They discuss how most of us unconsciously operate within a health model inherited from culture or family.

The conversation contrasts the reductionist nature of conventional medicine with the holistic aims of alternative approaches, while also pointing out that even "natural" methods can still be fear-driven or externally focused.

They introduce the biological model, including concepts from German New Medicine, as a framework where symptoms are not malfunctions, but meaningful processes within the body’s self-healing intelligence.

The episode invites listeners to reflect on their own beliefs and move toward a more empowered, trust-based relationship with health.

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If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting health advice or unsure who—or what—to trust, this guide is for you. Gently uncover the beliefs shaping your health decisions, reconnect with your truth, and begin creating a model that truly aligns with you and your family.

Additional Resources

Book - The Biology of Belief – By Bruce Lipton, explaining how beliefs and emotional states influence genetic expression and health.

Podcast episode mentioned - Diary of a CEO – The Groundbreaking Cancer Expert: (New Research) This Common Food Is Making Cancer Worse!– Stephen Bartlett interviews

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.

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.