Episode #89
EP89: Danilo Tortora ~ Midwife / Homeopath / Psychologist ~ The Story Behind Your Symptoms
Connect with Danilo: https://www.dthomeopathy.com/ [West London UK] Danilo shares his journey to midwifery and homeopathy and his lifelong fascination with health and medicine. The conversation delves into gender diversity in midwifery and homeopathy, highlighting the representation of male and female midwives & homeopaths in different countries and the impact of gender roles. It then shifts to a focus on women's health, discussing specialisation in women's health, anxiety and OCD in children, and the impact of COVID-19 on children's health. The discussion emphasises a holistic approach to health, the importance of listening to the body with curiosity, and understanding the story behind symptoms. It also explores levels of health and different homeopathic approaches, including the significance of homeopathic detox. The key takeaways include the importance of listening to the body with curiosity and understanding the holistic approach of homeopathy. Takeaways Holistic approach of homeopathy Personal experiences with homeopathy Listening to the body with curiosity Understanding the story behind symptoms The holistic approach of homeopathy Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Danilo Tortora 01:09 Danilo's Background and Training 03:01 Event that Shaped Danilo's Career 05:07 Danilo's Introduction to Homeopathy 06:28 Danilo's Experience with Homeopathy 08:20 Holistic Approach of Homeopathy 09:23 Personal Experiences with Homeopathy 13:02 Impact of Homeopathy on Health 17:25 Understanding the Whole Person 19:20 Fear of Recovery and Relapse 22:58 Use of Homeopathy in Midwifery 25:19 Danilo's Journey to Midwifery 28:11 Fascination with Health and Medicine 29:43 Gender Diversity in Homeopathy 35:04 Focus on Women's Health 40:18 Holistic Approach to Health 47:45 Levels of Health and Homeopathic Approaches 53:31 Key Takeaways and Conclusion Danilo Tortora is the founder of DTHomeopathy, a registered homeopath based in West London, offering personalised homeopathic care both in person and online. With a multidisciplinary background spanning homeopathy, midwifery, women’s health and psychology, including an MSc in Applied Cognitive and Behavioural Psychology, Danilo brings a broad perspective to understanding the connection between physical and emotional wellbeing. His approach is centred on looking beyond symptoms and caring for the whole person, with particular interests in women’s health, emotional wellbeing and chronic health concerns. Drawing on both professional training and his own experiences with chronic pain, anxiety and OCD, Danilo is passionate about creating a space where people feel genuinely heard and understood. He has also supported a homeopathic clinic in The Gambia, contributing to the provision of holistic care within the local community.
