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A Conversation on Homeopathy & Dr. Robin Murphy's Legacy at LHI and CHE In this wide-ranging conversation, representatives from Lotus Health Institute (LHI) and the Center for Homeopathic Education (CHE) come together to explore the foundations of homeopathy, the enduring legacy of Dr. Robin Murphy, and why holistic, self-directed health education matters more than ever. Featuring Jaylon Carter (LHI) and Marcus Fernandez (CHE), this interview reflects on homeopathy not as abstract theory, but as a practical, lived system of care—one rooted in clarity, simplicity, and empowerment. Drawing from decades of teaching and clinical experience, the discussion highlights Dr. Murphy’s unique approach to education: making complex ideas accessible, honoring the body’s innate healing intelligence, and encouraging personal responsibility rather than dependency. This conversation is intended for: • Those new to homeopathy • Families interested in holistic self-care • Students and practitioners of natural medicine • Anyone curious about Dr. Robin Murphy’s teachings and influence 🔗 Learn more & explore related resources: Lotus Health Institute (LHI) Learn more about LHI’s educational mission, lecture library, and ongoing projects. → Visit Lotus Health Institute → Read the Full Companion Article on the LHI Site: A Conversation on Homeopathy & Dr. Robin Murphy's Legacy LHI Certificate Course (Self-Paced Study) A comprehensive program built from Dr. Murphy’s recorded lectures, covering philosophy, clinical practice, and specialized topics. → View the LHI Clinical Homeopathy Certificate Course Individual Lectures & Courses Browse standalone lectures and focused topics, including keynote materia medica, miasms, children’s health, women’s health, and emergency care. → Browse LHI Homeopathy Courses & Lectures Center for Homeopathic Education (CHE) Explore CHE’s beginner, practitioner, and postgraduate training programs, including introductory resources for families. → Visit the Center for Homeopathic Education Check out Marcus Fernandez's book Homeopathy at Home: Everyday Treatments for Common Complaints Learning does not require rejecting modern medicine. It begins by expanding perspective, building health literacy, and reconnecting with the body’s innate capacity for balance and healing. If this conversation resonates, consider exploring the resources above at your own pace. Sometimes the most meaningful step is simply beginning to learn. This interview is shared as a public educational resource. It reflects the perspectives and experiences of the speakers and is intended for learning and discussion, not medical advice.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Robin Murphy, ND outlines a grounded homeopathic approach to understanding gem remedies through synthetic prescribing and comparative study. He explains how mineral composition allows practitioners to predict the qualities of combination remedies, situating gem medicines as a natural extension of cell salts and mineral remedies rather than intuition-based crystal systems. Drawing on alchemical tradition and historical folklore as confirmation rather than speculation, Dr. Murphy emphasizes a method rooted in logic, research, and continuity with homeopathic practice, offering listeners a clear introduction to his reasoning and framework for studying gem remedies. This podcast is an excerpt from the Rasa Gemstone Essences lecture by Dr. Robin Murphy, ND. This two-day seminar presented by Dr. Robin Murphy is a synthesis of Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, Qi Gong energetics, and the ancient science of gems. Across nearly ten hours of teaching, Dr. Murphy leads you through the history, theory, and practical use of more than fifty gemstone essences and related energetic remedies. The full Rasa Gemstone Essences lecture is available for streaming access.

In this excerpt, Dr. Robin Murphy, ND, explores the true nature of miasms in homeopathy and how disease suppression leads to deeper health issues. Many believe the psoric miasm originates from scabies, but Dr. Murphy explains why this is a misinterpretation of Hahnemann’s work. He discusses how allopathic suppression forces disease inward, contributing to chronic conditions, immune dysfunction, and long-term health imbalances. This podcast is an excerpt from the “Miasms & Immunity” lecture by Dr. Robin Murphy, ND Dr. Murphy's Miasms & Immunity lecture contains information on the homeopathic theory of the five major miasms and their relationship to the immune system. Dr. Murphy teaches diagnosing of various types of miasms and their treatment with indicated remedies and reviews mistakes when treating miasms. The full Miasms & Immunity lecture is available for streaming access.

In this excerpt, Dr. Murphy discusses the critical aspects of teaching homeopathy, emphasizing the importance of thoroughly learning the remedies themselves. He argues that an over-reliance on the repertory is a weakness and can undermine a practitioner's ability to apply homeopathy effectively in real-world scenarios. Dr. Murphy highlights the value of clinical experience and the practical application of Materia Medica, advocating for a balanced approach that integrates both traditional knowledge and modern practices. This podcast is an excerpt from the “Nervous Disorders” lecture by Dr. Robin Murphy, ND In Dr. Murphy's Nervous Disorders lecture, disorders covered include Alzheimer’s disease, Bell’s Palsy, Parkinson’s disease, chronic fatigue, epilepsy and convulsions, fainting, headaches, migraines, memory problems, narcolepsy, motion sickness, multiple sclerosis, paralysis, sleep disorders, strokes, vertigo, and coma. The full Nervous Disorders lecture is available for streaming access. 

In this excerpt, Dr. Murphy champions Hahnemann's principles of individualized treatment, emphasizing the importance of perceiving what needs to be cured rather than relying on ritualistic processes. This podcast is an excerpt from the “Organon & LM Prescribing” lecture by Dr. Robin Murphy, ND In Dr. Murphy's Organon & LM Prescribing lecture, modern schools of philosophy and their methods of practice are evaluated and reviewed. The topics include Hahnemann’s Organon and concepts of health and disease, an introduction to LM Prescribing, water potencies, homeopathic pharmacy techniques and Hahnemann’s LM research. Also evaluated are organ remedies, the treatment of addictions, and sample cases. The full Organon & LM Prescribing lecture is available for streaming access.

Adjust Your Prescribing According to the Situation In this podcast selection, Dr. Robin Murphy talks about the need to adjust your prescribing according to the situation, case, and needs of the patient by using alternate prescribing methods, palliation, and intercurrent prescribing. This podcast is an excerpt from the “Breast Cancer Research” lecture by Dr. Robin Murphy, ND Breast Cancer Research contains breast cancer information, including breast cancer pathology and research, breast cancer risk factors, case analysis and case management, breast cancer and homeo-therapeutics, and breast repertory studies. Dr. Murphy also covers Carcinosin and the Cancer Miasm, homeopathic remedies and herbs, breast cancer and folk remedies, breast massage, and food tonics for cancer; baking soda, molasses, apple cider vinegar, etc. The full Breast Cancer Research lecture is available for streaming access.

In this podcast, Dr. Robin Murphy answers the question, "What is tautopathy in homeopathy?" and highlights the benefit of tautopathy in homeopathy. While being one of the largest and least taught branches of homeopathy, tautopathy, tautopathic prescribing, and tautopathic remedies are also important and beneficial tools in the homeopath's arsenal. This podcast is an excerpt from the “Tautopathic Remedies” lecture by Dr. Robin Murphy, ND Dr. Robin Murphy's Tautopathic Remedies lecture talks about the history of tautopathy, case taking, potency selection, using allopathic drugs (accutane, antibiotics, ritalin, prozac, etc. ), and preventative measures. Therapeutics are given for chemical toxins, drug addictions, drug toxicity, detoxification, metals, air pollution, including antibiotics, hormones, stimulants, sedatives, and street drugs. Tautopathic and toxicity remedies from Robin Murphy’s Homeopathic Remedy Guide Tautopathic Materia Medica are reviewed. The full Tautopathic Remedies lecture is available for streaming access.

How are Miasm Layers Different? In this excerpt, Dr. Murphy relates a more modern term for miasms and talks about how general layers and layers as they relate to miasms are different. This podcast is an excerpt from the “Miasm Prescribing” lecture by Dr. Robin Murphy, ND Miasm Prescribing discusses miasms as the underlying weakness from which various acute and chronic diseases manifest. It explores miasmic theories (both classical and modern), diagnosing the five different types of miasms: active, dormant, exposed, acquired and inherited, explains the use of nosodes as intercurrent medicines and provides the Materia Medica of Tuberculinum, Syphillinum, Aurum Met, Mercury, Carcinosin, Medorrinum, Thuja, Psorinum, and Sulphur. This lecture gives information on the theory of five major miasms and their relationship to the immune system. Dr. Murphy gives descriptions of various types of miasms, their treatment, and reviews common diagnosis and treatment errors. The full Miasm Prescribing lecture is available for streaming access.

In this excerpt, Dr. Murphy talks about how a synergy of homeopathy, internal exercise, and a simple diet can cultivate vitality by tithing to the temple. This podcast is an excerpt from the “Geriatrics & Hygiene” lecture by Dr. Robin Murphy, ND Dr. Murphy's lecture, Geriatrics & Homeopathy, discusses health and longevity, the aging process, and geriatric topics as well as reviewing the vital force, vital energy, and its relation to case taking and prescribing. The full Geriatrics & Homeopathy lecture is available for streaming access.

This podcast is an excerpt from the "Musculoskeletal Disorders" lecture by Dr. Robin Murphy, ND Musculoskeletal Disorders (formerly Musculoskeletal Problems and Health Philosophy, (A & B)) include the five principles of health and health philosophy from a vitality perspective, carpal tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulder, back injuries, bone remedies, sacroiliac problems, slipped disks, TMJ, whiplash, sciatica, bursitis, ankylosing spondylitis, and tendonitis. The full lecture is available on: CD: https://lotushealthinstitute.com/store/musculoskeletal-problems-and-health-philosophy-a-b.htmlStreaming access: https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1600867285999s

Dr. Murphy discusses the first and number one subject to master in homeopathy and why.This podcast is an excerpt of the “Homeopathic Prescribing” CD Set. The full lecture is available on:CD: https://lotushealthinstitute.com/store/homeopathic-prescribing.htmlStreaming access: https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1600867285999s

Dr. Robin Murphy talks about his signs of health that indicate when a treatment, tonic, or remedy is working. This podcast is an excerpt from the "Superfoods & Herbal Tonics 1" lecture by Dr. Robin Murphy, ND. The full lecture is available on: CD: https://lotushealthinstitute.com/store/superfoods-herbal-tonics-1.html Streaming access: https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1599806732321s

This podcast is an excerpt from Dr. Robin Murphy, ND's "Dental, Mouth and Throat" Lecture CD Set. Dr. Murphy discusses the dietary harmony and food as provings. Dental, Mouth and Throat Comparative Materia Medica of dental remedies. Clinical and Repertory review of teething difficulties, toothaches, dental surgery, TMJ and jaw disorders, bruxism, cavities. Discusses remedies for amalgams and their removal. Mouth and throat disorders, thrush, strep and herpes infections, adenoids, tonsillitis, laryngitis, speech problems. Reviews dental, mouth and throat rubrics from the Homeopathic Medical Repertory. https://www.lotushealthinstitute.com/store/index.php/cd-seminars/dental-mouth-and-throat.html

This podcast is an excerpt from one of Dr. Robin Murphy, ND's lectures in Trinidad in 2010. Dr. Murphy talks about the need for taking a balanced approach to healthcare as per Hahnemann and Asclepius that Hahnemann wrote about in the article "Asclepius in the Balance" (Aeskulap auf der Wagschale) before he became a homeopath.

This podcast is an excerpt from Dr. Robin Murphy, ND's "Natural Remedies for Chronic Diseases 2" Lecture CD Set. Dr. Murphy talks about the Art of Living. Dr. Murphy says, "The art of living is how healthy can you get as you age. That's the art of living. So the results of our art is written on our face, and our skin, and our hair, and our bowels, and our health. It's how well we've lived in harmony with nature." Natural Remedies for Chronic Diseases 2 Natural Health Philosophy, Natural Detox Methods, Homeopathic And Natural Remedies For Allergies, Adhd, Asthma, Arthritis, Bowel Diseases And Sinusitis. Medicinal Charcoal For Detoxification And Healing. Castor Oil Therapy. Homeopathic Remedies, Herbal And Food Tonics. Watch this full seminar online on demand at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/detoxmedicine

This podcast is an excerpt from Dr. Robin Murphy, ND's "Women's Health Care" Lecture CD Set. Dr. Murphy introduces the Homeopathic Case-Taking Timeline and importance of the "never well since" keynote. Women's Health Care Introduction to women's health care, casetaking, repertorization and potency selection. Includes a review of common hormonal imbalances with the menses, pregnancy and sexual functions, sterility and infertility, amenorrhea, problems during pregnancy, (morning sickness, miscarriage), problems during labor, fibroids, mastitis, ovarian cysts, vaginitis, dysmenorrhea, varicose veins, toxemia, PMS, breast tumors, and cancer. Also a review of various rubrics in Kent's repertory with updates and additions which pertain to women's health care. https://www.lotushealthinstitute.com/store/index.php/cd-seminars/women-s-health-care.html

This podcast is an excerpt from the 1993 Emergencies and First Aid lecture from Dr. Robin Murphy's Seminar Series and Clinical Homeopathy Certificate Course. Here Dr. Murphy talks about Homeopathy and the Paradigm of Health. Emergencies and First AidEmergencies and First Aid Introduction to homeopathic emergency prescribing. Topics include the treatment of injuries, sprains, wounds, allergic reactions, food and chemical poisoning, animal and insect bites. Differentiates the use of remedies for burns, sunstroke, frostbite, dehydration, physical and emotional shock, rape. Also, acute pain, broken bones, surgery, drug overdose, coma, and asphyxia. Reviews Emergency chapter from the Homeopathic Medical Repertory by Robin Murphy. https://www.lotushealthinstitute.com/store/index.php/cd-seminars/emergencies-and-first-aid.html

This podcast is an excerpt from Dr. Robin Murphy, ND's "Homeopathic Prescribing"Lecture CD Set. Dr. Murphy speaks on Homeopathic Prescribing and Medical Drugs. Homeopathic Prescribing: History and principles of homeopathy. Homeopathic prescribing methods including case taking and case management, potency selection and repetition of dose. Various schools and levels of homeopathic prescribing are reviewed. Comparing Hahnemann and Kentian prescribing methods. Hahnemann's Organon, acute and chronic prescribing, constitutional, isotopic prescribing, LM describing, organopathic, psychological, synthetic, tautopathic and materia medic.  https://www.lotushealthinstitute.com/store/index.php/homeopathic-prescribing.html

This podcast is an excerpt from Dr. Robin Murphy, ND's "Natural Remedies for Chronic Diseases 2" Lecture CD Set. Dr. Murphy speaks on Xenobiotics, Alkalinity and Toxicity. Natural Remedies for Chronic Diseases 2: Natural Health Philosophy, Natural Detox Methods, Homeopathic And Natural Remedies For Allergies, Adhd, Asthma, Arthritis, Bowel Diseases And Sinusitis. Medicinal Charcoal For Detoxification And Healing. Castor Oil Therapy. Homeopathic Remedies, Herbal And Food Tonics.

This podcast is an excerpt from Dr. Robin Murphy, ND's "Children's Health Care" Lecture CD Set. Dr. Murphy briefly speaks about different schools of Homeopathy (Hahnemannian, Kentian, etc.) and prescribing myths. Children's Health CareChildren's Health Carec overs problems at birth, conditions of infancy, childhood diseases, sore throats, ear infections, respiratory problems, bedwetting, worms, abused children, hyperactivity, learning disabilities, autism, the vaccination issue, case taking and general children's remedies. https://www.lotushealthinstitute.com/store/index.php/cd-seminars/children-s-health-care.html

This podcast is an excerpt from Dr. Robin Murphy, ND's "Twelve Cell Salts" Lecture CD Set. Dr. Murphy briefly introduces some history about Dr. Schuessler's (Wilhelm Heinrich Schüßler) cell salts and homeopathy then continues with the philosophy of prescribing the cell salts. Twelve Cell Salts: The history and clinical uses of the twelve cell salts. How to prescribe the cell salts as constitutional remedies and mineral tonics. Homeopathy and the tissue remedies. Diet, health and nutritional topics are also covered. The various cell salts and herbal remedies used in combination are reviewed. Biochemic materia medica: Calc-f., Calc-p., Calc-s., Ferr-p., Kali-m., Kali-p., Kali-s., Mag-p., Nat-m., Nat-p., Nat-s., and Silica. Dr. Murphy's full Twelve Cell Salts lecture is available for streaming access.

This podcast is an excerpt from Dr. Robin Murphy, ND's "Comparative Materia Medica" lecture CD set. Dr. Murphy speaks on the Benefits of Using Low Potency Remedies in Homeopathy. Comparative Materia Medica A study of remedy groups with comparisons and keynotes of Calcareas (Calcium), Natrums (Sodium), Kalis (Potassium), Ferrums (Iron), the Mercuries, Acids and Snake Venom's. Synthetic Prescribing is also discussed as a technique of prescribing and understanding homeopathic remedies. https://lotushealthinstitute.com/store/comparative-materia-medica.html

This podcast is an excerpt from a Homeopathy lecture given by Dr. Robin Murphy in India in 2004 at the Centre for Advanced Study in Homeopathy. Here he talks about three things he'd like have returned to modern Homeopathy.http://www.lotushealthinstitute.com

This podcast is Part 2 of an excerpt from an October 2009 interview of Dr. Robin Murphy, ND on Talk at the Table on WUVT-FM at Virginia Tech University. Here Dr. Murphy talks about his experience, Homeopathy Philosophy and Qi Gong.

This podcast is Part 1 of an excerpt from an October 2009 interview of Dr. Robin Murphy, ND on Talk at the Table on WUVT-FM at Virginia Tech University. Here Dr. Murphy talks about his experience, Homeopathy Philosophy and Qi Gong.

This podcast is an excerpt from the Acute Prescribing lecture from Dr. Robin Murphy's Seminar Series and Clinical Homeopathy Certificate Course. Here Dr. Murphy talks about the background of Homeopathy in the United States and a brief history of how Samuel Hahnemann began Homeopathy. Full Seminar Description Acute Prescribing History and Principles of Homeopathy. Acute prescribing methods, case taking and case analysis, potency selection and repetition of dose. Various schools and levels of prescribing, comparing Hahnemannian prescribing versus Kentian. Signs of health, vitality, and vital force. How to use your home remedy kit for sore throats, ear infections, influenza, colds, coughs and fevers. Herpes, vaginitis, sinus infections, cystitis and the vaccination issue are reviewed. Gives easy to understand differentials for these acute topics. The full lecture is available on: CD:https://www.lotushealthinstitute.com/store/index.php/cd-seminars/acute-prescribing.html Streaming: https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1597122370069s Robin Murphy, ND is Homeopath, lecturer and author of Homeopathic Medical Repertory and Nature's Materia Medica (formerly Lotus Materia Medica).