What happens when talking is no longer enough?
In this episode of Soul to Soul, Gillian is joined by transformational coach Judith Stephen for a grounded conversation about healing, energy work and the different ways we can reconnect with ourselves.
Judith shares her journey from theatre and television into transformational coaching, and how her own experiences gradually led her towards Reiki, somatic practices and energetic work.
Together, they explore what it means to call yourself a healer, why emotions and experiences can sometimes feel held within the body, the importance of doing your own inner work, and why healing doesn't need to feel mysterious or “woo woo”.
As Judith says: “What have you got to lose?”
In this episode:
- Judith's journey from theatre into transformational coaching
- Why talking isn't always enough
- Reiki, somatic practices and energy work
- What it really means to be a “healer”
- Listening to what your body may be communicating
- Judith's own experience of emotional release and healing
- Why doing your own inner work matters
- Moving beyond the stigma around holistic healing
- What to do if you feel drawn towards healing work yourself
- Why Judith believes this work is becoming increasingly important
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Judith Stephen
01:02 Judith’s journey from theatre to coaching
03:51 What does it mean to be a healer?
10:28 Judith’s first experiences with Reiki
13:40 Investing in your own healing
17:55 Trauma, emotion and the body
22:38 What if you’re sceptical about healing?
27:34 Judith’s personal transformation
34:54 Rethinking what healing really means
37:18 Feeling called to become a healer
41:01 The future of healing
About Judith Stephen:
Judith Stephen is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) PCC certified and accredited Level 3 Coach based in rural Aberdeenshire.
After spending much of her working life in theatre and television, Judith evolved into transformational coaching and has developed a growing interest in somatic and energetic work.
Alongside her coaching business, she is a Coach Educator, Coach Mentor and Associate with Full Circle Global. She describes her coaching style as honest, compassionate and direct.
Website: www.judithstephen.com
Email: judith@judithstephen.com
About Gillian McMichael:
Gillian McMichael is a Soul Healer, spiritual teacher, ICF Master Certified Coach, author, speaker and founder of Soul Healer Academy and Full Circle Global.
With nearly 30 years of experience in coaching, healing and personal transformation, Gillian has supported thousands of people in reconnecting with themselves, healing deeply and living more soul-led lives.
She is the creator of Myaoke™ and KA-REM-U™, her own soul and energy healing modalities, and her work brings together coaching, energy healing, meditation, embodiment and Eastern wisdom in a grounded, practical way.
Through the Soul Healer Academy and Full Circle Global, Gillian trains and certifies coaches, practitioners and emerging healers to do this work professionally, responsibly and with integrity.
Website: www.gillianmcmichael.com
