Testing the Alternative

Ever wonder about the latest in alternative healing, living or diet fads? Ever questioned if it could be for you or if there is even anything to it?

Join an optimist and a sceptic as they journey through the maze of new age alternative living methods with as open a mind as possible. Buckle up for a few laughs, banter and a brand new ride with Testing the Alternative.

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Testing Nudism

In today's exciting episode, Paige strips down to join Ireland's only official naturist/nudist community for a naked sunset swim. Paige meets up with the Irish Naturist Association for her very first nudist experience. Will she love it so much that she becomes a full-time member? Tune in to listen to interviews with various members of the community, hear about the experience and listen to a bit of the research around the benefits of going naked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 2 min

Testing Auricular Acupuncture

In today's episode Jessica gets poked! We are sending Jess back to Dr Sunaina Amiraj- Surujparsad for auricular acupuncture, an ancient practice that uses acupuncture needles placed strategically on the ear to heal the body and energy. Will it work for Jess? Let's find out! Chapters: 0:00-0:50 Introduction 0:50-7:33 Feelings prior to experience 7:33-12:37 During experience 12:37-16:33 In conversation with expert 16:33-35:22 Research and analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Oct 02, 2023•35 min

Testing Bungee Fitness

Bungee fitness is the latest weird and wonderful fitness craze sweeping the globe, and Paige went to Boost My Image gym to try it out. If you have ever wanted to get fit and lose weight, but you just hate working out then you are exactly like Paige, who is notoriously fitness-phobic. But we strapped her to a bungee cord and dangled her from a ceiling to see if she could work up a sweat and have fun doing it. Show notes: 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Pre-experience discussion 10:57 Paige tries bungee ...

Sep 01, 2023•49 min

Astrology - fate or fake?

After our astrology therapy episode, many of our listeners wanted more. Luckily we had more to give! This bonus episode is the full interview Jessica and Paige had with multidiscipline astrologer Nathan Naicker, founder of Spica Astrology . Nathan explains the concepts behind astrology, shares his story and unpacks his views on modern astrology and it's turbulent relationship with science. GUEST - Spica Astrology: https://www.spicastrology.com/ https://www.facebook.com/spicastrology info@spicast...

Aug 14, 2023•35 min

Testing Astrology Therapy

Human's have been looking to astrology for answers for as long as the heavens have existed. In today's episode Jessica and Paige also turn to the heavens for astrological guidance. Jessica and Paige meet with long-time astrologer Nathan Theodore Naicker for a astrology therapy session. Naicker consults the stars to help Jessica with her love life and Paige with finding her place in her new home. Tune in for a fascinating ride. GUEST - Spica Astrology: https://www.spicastrology.com/ https://www.f...

Aug 01, 2023•49 min

Testing Reiki

Today we are testing Reiki, the ancient Japanese energy healing technique. Without touching Jessica, can our alternative healing expert - Dr Sunaina - improve the 'energy flow' throughout her body. Can we cleanse Jessica's unbalanced aura with the healing power of universal energy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 01, 2023•43 min

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