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Holistic Academy Podcast

by The History of Health, Science, and Wellness, for the last 2500 years.

The History of Health, Science, and Wellness, for the last 2500 years. Our values are Rooted in health, psychology, and philosophy, synthesising ancient wisdom and modern science, we have come together with one shared Vision: "To guide a new generation into a deeper, more connected way of living and learning" holisticacademy25.substack.com

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Episodes

  1. “Rewriting Your Life Story: How to Break Cycles and Create a New Identity”

    What if your anxiety, your patterns in love, your self-doubt, your emotional eating — aren’t personality traits — but outdated narratives your brain learned to repeat? In this episode, we reveal how ancient spiritual traditions and modern neuroscience agree on one radical truth: You are not…

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  2. “Narcissism & Emotional Boundaries- How to Protect Your Energy and Mental Health”

    On this week’s Holistic Academy Podcast we explore: Narcissism & Emotional Boundaries — How to Protect Your Energy and Mental Health. Blending ancient myth, neuroscience, and practical tools, this episode is clarity for anyone who has felt emotionally manipulated, love-bombed, or trauma bonded.…

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  3. “Healing the Father & Mother Wound: How Childhood Patterns Shape Adult Relationships”

    Are you dating your “Father Wound” or your “Mother Wound”? It’s a tough question, but one we need to ask. In this week’s episode of the Holistic Academy Podcast, we are untangling the labyrinth of the mind to explore Healing the Father & Mother Wound. Here is the truth we uncover in the episode:...

  4. Friendship & Belonging: How Healthy Relationships Shape Identity and Emotional Wellbeing

    In this powerful kickoff episode of 2026, we explore how friendship shapes identity, resilience, and even longevity. From Aristotle’s “virtue friendships” to Epicurus’ vision of emotional shelter, the ancients believed we don’t become our best selves alone—we become them together. We then dive…

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  5. Epigenetics & Ancient Wisdom. The Science of Reconnecting

    Ever feel like your body is just a taxi for your brain? 🚕🧠 You aren’t alone. In this episode, we expose the 400-year-old “mistake” that severed the mind-body connection and reveal how modern science is finally proving the ancients right. Discover why your DNA isn’t your destiny and how you can...

  6. Episode 17 — The Abundance Blueprint: Manifesting with Mind, Body & Biology

    We explored: - How ancient civilizations engineered abundance through ritual, environment, and nervous system regulation - Why manifestation isn’t wishful thinking, but neurobiology + behavior - The real science behind “raising your vibration” (hint: it’s your vagus nerve) - Why the body must…

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  7. Episode 16 — The Neuroscience of Gratitude: How "Thank You" Rewires Your Brain & Heals Your Body

    Where we'll tap into the ancient wisdom of being grateful and travel through time up to modern times and discover the inner healing effects of gratitude!We peel back the layers of history and science to reveal: 🐒 The Primate Origins: How "monkey reciprocity" created the biological blueprint for...

  8. Episode 15 — “Duality Unlocked: Ancient Legends, Yin & Yang, and the Science of Your Vagus Nerve”

    Your body is a dance floor and duality is the DJ. In this episode, we break down why every system in your life — emotional, physical, spiritual — runs on opposites working in harmony. We covered: 🌙 Ancient myths ⚡ The Yin/Yang dynamic 💗 Feminine & masculine energies 🧠 Cognitive dissonance 💓…

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  9. Episode 14 — “Fear Factor: How Our Brains Hijack Our Decisions”

    That is your brain confusing a text message with a tiger. In Episode 14: Fear Factor, we are talking about how our brains hijack our decisions. We are walking around with ancient hardware in a modern world, and it’s causing us to trade accuracy for speed, ruining our decision-making and our...

  10. Episode 13 — "Sharing Vulnerability: Journeys into the Heart of What We Hide"

    Vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s the engine of growth, connection, and healing. In this Episode, we unravel the science and psychology behind what we hide: * Why we armor up and how masks shape our identity * How vulnerability rewires the brain—reducing stress, calming the amygdala, and boosting...

  11. Episode 12 — The Gut–Brain Connection - Boosting Your Mood and Mind

    From ancient Ayurvedic and Taoist teachings to modern microbiome science, we explore how our ancestors understood what science is only now proving: * A healthy gut = a happier mind. * Your microbes can literally boost (or drain) your mood. * The colors on your plate can shape your brain…

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  12. Episode 11 — From Stress to Flow — Thriving with Earth's Powerful Rhythm

    Most likely, your internal body clock might be out of sync. In this episode of “The Holistic Academy,” join us as we dive into the Nobel Prize-winning science of our circadian rhythms. Discover how modern life—from late-night screens to badly timed meals—creates “metabolic chaos” that drains your...

  13. Episode 10 — The Resonance of Quantum Wealth

    We’ll uncover how money evolved from physical exchange to energetic resonance, and how our beliefs, emotions, and mindset shape our financial reality. Drawing from philosophy, neuroscience, and metaphysics, this episode bridges practical financial wisdom with quantum principles of abundance.…

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  14. Episode 9 — The Quantum Leap — Unlocking Your Highest Potential!

    From ancient awakenings to modern mindfulness, we trace how humanity has taken sudden, nonlinear leaps in consciousness — from survival to meaning, from faith to reason, from separation to unity. Today, we reveal how you can create your own quantum leap — by shifting your energy, raising your...

  15. Episode 8 — Unlocking the Body’s Secret Emotional Files

    “Our bodies are not just vessels — they are living archives, holding echoes of emotions, experiences, and ancestral stories.” In this Episode 8 of The Holistic Academy 25 Podcast, we journey through ancient wisdom, modern science, and the language of the body to uncover how emotions are stored,...

  16. Episode 7 — The Unfolding Mystery of Sleep. A Journey Through Time!

    From ancient Egypt and Greece to India, China, and modern neuroscience, discover how our understanding of sleep has evolved from divine visions and dream temples to circadian rhythms and REM cycles. 🌙 We’ll explore how ancient wisdom and cutting-edge science converge to reveal sleep as far more...

  17. Episode 6 — Fasting—A Gateway to Healing Your Body!

    Fasting is more than just skipping meals. It’s a practice woven into human history—spanning spirituality, philosophy, medicine, and now modern science. In this episode, we’ll uncover how abstinence has shaped cultures, inspired great thinkers, and is now transforming the way we approach health…

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  18. Episode 5 – Navigating the Shadows: Using Intuition to Find Your Light

    This week, we journey across history — from ancient temples to modern science labs — exploring how intuition and the shadow shape human thought and experience. We explore: 🌑 What the shadow really is — from Freud’s repressed drives to Jung’s hidden potential. 🔮 Why intuition is your inner...

  19. Episode 4 — The History of Consciousness

    From ancient civilizations that saw nature itself as alive and aware, to Greek philosophy, to modern neuroscience and holistic practices, this conversation invites you to reflect on your own awareness and its connection to the world around you. ✨ What you’ll discover in this episode: - Cosmic...

  20. Episode 3 — “Creativity and Self-Expression in the Age of AI”

    From ancient traditions and neuroscience to the risks and rewards of technology, we explore how creativity has always shaped culture—and how it’s evolving in today’s AI-powered world. You’ll discover: - How creativity connects to our emotions, identity, and flow states. - The role of the brain’s...

  21. Episode 2 — Curiosity Unleashed: The Power of Asking Why?

    What if the greatest discoveries in history had never happened… because no one dared to ask why? No electricity ⚡ No airplanes ✈️ No internet 🌍 No medicine 💊 That tiny word—why—has shaped civilizations. In our latest episode of The Holistic Academy 2025, we explore how curiosity transforms...

  22. Episode 1 — The Wisdom of the Body

    We are Amy Still and David Ortega, the founders of the Holistic Academy 2025, a new movement in education designed to reimagine the way we understand wellness, science, and human potential. Our values are Rooted in health, psychology, and philosophy, synthesising ancient wisdom and modern…

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The History of Health, Science, and Wellness, for the last 2500 years. Our values are Rooted in health, psychology, and philosophy, synthesising ancient wisdom and modern science, we have come together with one shared Vision: "To guide a new generation into a deeper, more connected way of living and learning"

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