Homeopathy Spotlight

Ep 41: What the Research Really Says About Homeopathy with Rachel Roberts

Marcus Fernandez

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"You cannot say there's no evidence anymore." -Rachel

Rachel Roberts joins the conversation to share how she went from a biology student skeptical of homeopathy to becoming one of its leading research voices. She talks about the moment her perspective changed after learning about homeopathic hospitals and doctors practicing worldwide, which set her on a new path. Rachel reflects on her years as a practitioner, lecturer, and research consultant, and how her work with the Homeopathy Research Institute has helped strengthen the scientific foundation of the field. She also speaks openly about the challenges of skepticism, the importance of integrity in research, and why pragmatic trials are key to showing how homeopathy works in real-life practice.

Topics Covered:

  • Rachel's Qualification and Early Career
  • The Turning Point: Discovering Homeopathy's Validity
  • Challenges of Convincing Family
  • Understanding Skepticism in Homeopathy
  • The Role of Case Taking
  • The Challenge of Convincing Skeptics
  • Rachel's Shift to Research and the Society of Homeopaths
  • Meeting Alex Tournier and the HRI's Formation
  • HRI's Role in Homeopathy Research
  • Addressing Common Misconceptions about Homeopathy Research
  • The Importance of Replication in Research


About my guest:
Rachel Roberts, BSc(Hons) MCH RSHom FSHom FFHom(Hon), is the Chief Executive of the Homeopathy Research Institute. She holds a First Class Honours degree in Biological Sciences, specializing in Physiology, from the University of Birmingham and graduated from the College of Homeopathy, London, in 1997. Rachel practiced as a homeopath until 2012 and has lectured extensively in homeopathy and medical sciences in the UK and internationally. From 2008 to 2012, she served as Research Consultant for the Society of Homeopaths, receiving an Honorary Fellowship in 2013 for her exceptional contributions. Since joining the HRI in 2010, she has led its work full-time, and in 2018, she was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Faculty of Homeopathy in recognition of her highly respected research in the field.

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