Ep 479: Special therapeutics of Bruce Barwell - with Mary Glaisyer

Some homeopaths leave a lasting impression not only through their own work, but through the people and ideas they pass on, and Mary Glaisyer has certainly had that experience with Bruce Barwell. A former lecturer and longtime homeopath from New Zealand, Mary shares her memories of working alongside Bruce and the unusual way he approached cases and remedies. We talk about her book The Special Therapeutics of Bruce Barwell, how it brings together his clinical insights, and some of the lesser-known remedies featured in it. Mary also shares her own journey into homeopathy and how, at 74, she found a new outlet for her love of laughter and storytelling through stand-up comedy.

Episode Highlights:03:10 - Mary's Journey into Homeopathy05:41 - Mary's Move to New Zealand06:52 - Bruce Barwell: A Phenomenon09:19 - Learning from Bruce12:25 - Bruce's Generosity and Success14:49 - Bruce's Teaching Style17:38 - The Legacy of Bruce Barwell19:10 - Sources of Information for the Book22:25 - Unique Remedies and Insights25:49 - Desmodium for Kidney Stones29:12 - ADHD Remedies31:05 - Pulsatilla for Torsion35:07 - PMS Treatment39:47 - Comedy at 7445:29 - Protocol for Treating Broken Bones

About my Guests:Mary Glaisyer graduated from the College of Homeopathy in London in 1986 and emigrated to New Zealand in 1988. She settled in Nelson, where she has been practising homeopathy ever since. She has also taught at several homeopathic colleges in New Zealand. She is the author of The Special Therapeutics of Bruce Barwell and Homeopathy for Childbirth. While passionate about homeopathy, Mary also believes in the power of laughter to promote health. That is why, at the age of 74, she became a stand-up comedian and storyteller, a role she has continued for the past six years.

Who was Bruce Barwell?Bruce was an influential New Zealand homeopath and polymath. He was originally a journalist who went to India to train to be a homeopath. He was President of the New Zealand Homeopathic Society for the 13 years before his death and edited its journal Homeopathica. He worked for 35 years in his clinic in down town Auckland latterly assisted by his wife Ruth. He treated many thousands of patients in his lifetime which ended in 2008 at the age of 67.

My time with Bruce BarwellI sat in with Bruce at his clinic in the early 90’s. I was there for 5 days. I met Bruce and Ruth at a conference at the Bay of Plenty College of homeopathy and tentatively asked if I could sit in with him. I was very fortu