In this episode of the Harvest Series Podcast, host Rose Claverie sits down with Philippa Harvey, a Chinese medicine practitioner with a deeply holistic approach to health and healing. Drawing inspiration from thinkers like Satish Kumar (guest at Harvest Season 9!), Philippa weaves ancient wisdom, personal experience, and modern insight into a rich conversation about the emotional roots of illness, the intelligence of the body, and how we can all reclaim our power to heal.

🌿 From the emotional links to our organs, to the life-changing accident that transformed her path, this episode explores how emotions shape our physiology—and how practices like acupuncture, touch, and intention can help us return to balance.

🧠 Curious about your own brain and body health? Leave us your reflections in the comments below!

Harvest and SHA are joining forces in Kaplankaya for season 9, with top scientists coming all the way to Türkiye. And Professor Ribeiro will be one of them!

⏱️ Episode Highlights

3:13 — Philippa shares her holistic philosophy of medicine, shaped by her experience and inspired by Satish Kumar, a lifelong advocate for simplicity and ecological living.

7:45 — Which organ is associated with anger in Chinese medicine?

11:00 — What happens to the kidneys when we work through our fears?

14:00 — The importance of creating space for the body to heal itself.

16:05 — Philippa recounts the accident that changed her life, her transformative encounter with an acupuncturist, and her near decision to remain in Yunnan, China.

19:15 — Why she believes the scientific backing of Chinese medicine isn’t always relevant.

21:00 — A discussion on epigenetics: how we’re not destined to inherit everything from our parents.

30:25 — The significance of fire and water in Chinese medicine, and the influence of The Secret of Water by Masaru Emoto.

33:00 — Simple hand acupressure techniques to calm the nervous system.

37:00 — On the flip side: how to reignite motivation when you're too relaxed.

✨ Coming Up Next:

We’ll be joined by Alejandro Bataller, son of the founder of SHA Wellness Clinic. He’ll share the origin story of one of the world’s leading wellness destinations and the exciting projects SHA is developing around the globe.

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Credits:

• Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequences
• Technician in Kaplankaya: Joel Moriasi
• Music by: Chambord
• Artwork by: Davide d'Antonio

Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners

Harvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel