30 Years in Healthcare — Something Was Missing with Susan Rahn
After 30 years in healthcare, Susan Rahn had done everything right—built a career, helped patients, and followed the system.
But something was still missing.
In this episode of The Energy Healing Podcast, host Leila Briggs sits down with Susan Rahn, a former Family Nurse Practitioner, to explore what happens when traditional medicine no longer fulfills the deeper calling to truly heal.
What began as curiosity about energy medicine turned into a life-changing shift—from treating symptoms to supporting the body’s natural ability to restore balance on every level.
Susan reflects on:
Spending 30 years in healthcare and feeling disconnected from true healing
Discovering energy medicine later in life—and recognizing it instantly
The moment she realized healing doesn’t come from her—but through her
Transitioning from a fast-paced medical system into a heart-centered healing practice
Bringing Healing Touch into everyday life, families, and community spaces
Together, Leila and Susan explore how healing can be simple, accessible, and deeply human—and why sometimes the most powerful shift happens when we finally slow down and listen.
This is a grounded, inspiring conversation about bridging science and spirit, trusting the unseen, and rediscovering what healing was always meant to be.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode
- What 30 years in healthcare taught Susan—and what it didn’t
- Why traditional medicine can feel incomplete for some practitioners
- How energy healing bridges the gap between science and intuition
- The power of family involvement in healing
- Why healing doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective
- How to introduce energy healing to skeptics
- A simple but powerful metaphor for protecting your inner light
⏱ Episode Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction: Meet Susan Rahn
01:00 – Finding energy medicine later in life
02:00 – From Pranic Healing to Healing Touch
03:30 – The moment something felt “missing” in healthcare
04:30 – First experience giving energy healing
05:30 – “You’re not alone”—a spiritual awakening moment
06:30 – Realizing healing flows through you, not from you
07:30 – Retiring after 30 years & stepping into purpose
08:30 – Building a community-based healing practice
09:30 – Healing at an art gallery & everyday life
11:00 – Working with children and families
13:00 – Healing through love and connection
15:00 – Thinking long-term as a healer
16:00 – How to talk to skeptics using the body (not “energy”)
17:00 – “Anyone can do this”—demystifying healing
18:00 – The candle metaphor for healing
19:00 – Closing reflections
About Our Guest: Susan Rahn
After a fulfilling 30-year career as a Family Nurse Practitioner and registered nurse, Susan Rahn followed her passion for holistic healing and became certified in Healing Touch.
She now focuses on helping others reconnect with their body’s natural ability to heal by supporting balance on physical, emotional, and energetic levels.
About Your Host: Leila Briggs
Leila Briggs is the host of The Energy Healing Podcast: Exploring Stories, Practices & Science, presented by the Healing Touch Program.
A Healing Touch Certified Practitioner since 2015, Leila brings a lifetime of intuitive experience into grounded, heart-centered conversations about energy healing, healing spaces, and lived spiritual practice.
She co-owns TriLia LLC, supporting intuitive families through education, resources, and community.
About the Podcast
The Energy Healing Podcast is where science meets the heart—sharing real stories, expert insights, and practical tools to explore Healing Touch and energy medicine in everyday life.
If you’re seeking healing, learning to heal, or simply curious about energy, you’re in the right place.
Disclaimer
The information in this video is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns.
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