### *The 3 Biggest Mistakes I Ever Made in My Healing Journey*

The three biggest mistakes I ever made in my own healing journey were the very things that shaped my understanding of what true healing actually is.

They were the ways I learned that control and healing cannot coexist.

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### **1. I kept chasing diagnosis.**

I wanted a name for my pain — a reason my body was “underperforming.”

If I could just identify *why*, I thought I could finally fix her.

The truth, if I’m honest, was that I wanted to know *why I was gaining weight.*

Why I couldn’t keep it off.

Why it all felt so unfair.

So I chased it.

I did endless labs — thyroid, adrenals, liver pathways, candida, heavy metals.

Every new test was another hope that the mystery would finally be solved.

But it never was.

Because the truth wasn’t hidden in my bloodwork.

The truth was in my body.

And she was never broken — she was *protecting me*.

Every dysfunction, every symptom, was a d...

Energy healing has been around for millennia, but it has pretty much exploded in the past few years. Despite the increase in popularity, there's still a lot of confusion and misinformation around it. Energy healing is definitely something you want to add to your health plan. However, it is not enough to achieve the deep and sustainable health improvements many of us are looking for. 

 Energy healing cannot single-handedly cure your thyroid, end fatigue, balance hormones, or take cells out of survival mode. So what can you do to get the most out of this modality? 

What is energy healing?

Let's start with what exactly energy healing is. Energy healing is the practice of activating energy centers throughout the body so you can channel and manipulate the energy flow to clear any stagnation or blockages. 

The frequency at which you are energetically vibrating (and everything is vibrating), and the flow of your energy, play an essential role in increasing the body's natural capacity t...

Healing, for me, is a deep part of WHO I am. It’s in my very core. It’s the reason that I chose a medical specialty with such deep roots: that ingrained purpose and values permeating through it. The alchemy of healing is a magical blend of energy, intention, medicine, commitment, and community. It’s more than just popping a pill and hoping for the best. 

What is lineage and why does it matter?

On the first day of medical school, my teacher started talking about the alchemy of healing, about principles and whole patterns and a tradition of medicine that was rooted in perpetual observation and connection to the root. It blew my mind. 

The traditions and history of Chinese Medicine were astounding to me. With that history came a lineage that you as a learner were initiated into. Who you learned from and who they learned from has always been important in traditional societies, where people ask what your lineage is. 

People want to know that you have been taught by reputable...