Please note: This is the last episode in this season as I’m taking a break from the podcast while I move back to the UK. If you’d like to get in touch please find me at @holistichealingproject or via my website www.drlaurenmacdonald.com In this episode we discuss: -     What we mean by Integrative Medicine -     Dani’s journey to working with cannabis -     The endocannabinoid system in the human body -     The cannabis plant and key cannabinoids including CBD and THC -    &n ..read more

In this episode we discuss: -    Julian’s journey from physiotherapist to oyster mushroom farmer -    The process of setting up urban mushroom farms using coffee waste -    Key medicinal mushrooms [AKA functional mushrooms] including chaga, turkey tail, lions mane and reishi -    How medicinal mushrooms can be used to support the immune system -    The research showing psilocybin [“magic mushrooms”] may help reduce depression and anxiety in terminally-ill cancer patients -     ..read more

Professor David Nutt is a neuropsychopharmacologist who has spent his career making the argument for a rational, evidence-based approach to drug policy and drug use. Since 2019 he’s also headed up the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London alongside Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris. This episode explores the latest research in the field of psychedelics as well as the historical war on drugs and the ongoing challenges that come with studying psychedelics. In this episode we discuss: -    Why psychedelic research is so important -    The War on ..read more

Louie Schwartzberg is an award-winning pioneer in the field of time-lapse cinematography. His work can be seen in his “Moving Art” Netflix series, in films like “Wings of Life” narrated by Meryl Streep, his Visual Healing series played in hospitals in the USA, and as part of his three hugely popular TED talks. More recently, he brought us Fantastic Fungi with mycologist Paul Stamets. This informative, educational and breath-taking documentary invites us to not only observe nature but recognise that we are nature. In this episode we discuss: -      Why Louie was dr ..read more

My guest this week is Mary Hoang. Mary is the head psychologist and founder of The Indigo Project, Australia's largest and most progressive psychology practice. Working as a psychologist for a youth charity early on in her career, Mary observed the stigma surrounding her profession often prevented young people who needed support from seeking it. Combining a creative approach to psychology, alongside a refreshing willingness to be open with her own struggles, Mary has helped open up the conversation about mental health and wellbeing. Through a combination of 1:1 therapy [including online sessio ..read more

Charles is a speaker, writer and self-described “degrowth activist” who focuses on healing humanity and planet Earth. He is the author of several books including The Ascent of Humanity, The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possible, and Climate: A New Story. More recently he explored the COVID-19 pandemic in two insightful essays, The Coronation and The Conspiracy Myth - both well worth your time.  In this conversation with Charles we discuss: -     The interconnectedness of health -     Healing as a return to wholeness ..read more

Hello everyone. I hope you're doing OK and managing to navigate this surreal time. I’m presuming the vast majority of us are doing our bit by staying at home and whilst there’s a sense of being “in it together”, I appreciate we also have unique situations and challenges to contend with during this time. In some ways it all feels very uncertain, yet there are still some things within our control. We explore some of these factors during this episode. We also discuss The importance of self care The role of gratitude  The lifestyle changes that helped Rupy overcome his own health challenge N ..read more

In this episode we explore: - How Nick’s intention for his music has evolved over the years -   The creative process involved in making music that moves people -   How Nick came to collaborate with East Forest for the re-work of “Please Pass The Bliss” -   Nick’s journey to finding his voice and letting himself be truly seen on stage -   The power of storytelling -   The importance of connecting to nature in light of accelerating climate change and the rapid decline in biodiversity -   And so much more… I ..read more

Wherever you are around the world, I really hope you’re doing OK out there. There’s no doubt that life has been turned upside down by COVID-19 and it’s understandable if you’re a little discombobulated. Right now we’re navigating not only our individual fear and anxiety but also that of the collective - something we’ve never experienced on this scale in our lifetime. Fortunately, there’s plenty that we, as individuals, can do during this time to support not only ourselves but our wider communities. In this episode I share simple tips and practices that can help you navigate uncertainty, suppor ..read more

*Please note this episode was recorded in early March* In this episode we explore: - Tara’s own healing journey from burnt out NHS Psychiatrist to Executive Coach, Author and Speaker - Her rock bottom as the catalyst for her reinvention - Self-awareness as the first step on any healing journey - The practices and tools that can help us switch from autopilot to conscious living - The science behind the law of attraction - Moving from lack thinking to abundant thinking - The Source as the alignment of our brain, body, and spirit - The role of journaling, visualisation and action boards in manife ..read more