The Science, the Story, and the Skepticism of Homeopathy

Stacy and Matt are back for with something a little different! Get ready for both a history lesson and a relationship lesson all in one as they dive into the curious world of homeopathy. From 18th-century “miracle cures” to modern-day marketing, they trace how a well-meaning idea became a billion-dollar wellness industry. They unpack what belief, placebo, and healthy skepticism really mean in a world that sells certainty.

• 0:00 | Why this topic matters
• 3:00 | The origins of homeopathy and the man behind it
• 9:00 | Dilution, “water memory,” and the science that doesn’t hold up
• 15:00 | How belief, placebo, and marketing intersect
• 22:00 | Modern wellness trends and consumer confusion
• 33:00 | Parenting, medicine, and the ethics of choice
• 43:00 | Certainty, skepticism, and finding balance in belief
• 49:00 | Wrap-up and reflections on doing our best with what we know

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