Practitioner Development: Moving from Hesitation to Confidence in Healing Touch
Confidence as a Healing Touch practitioner doesn't come from having all the answers. It grows through curiosity, experience, and the willingness to embrace what you don't yet understand.
In this episode of The Energy Healing Podcast, Leila Briggs welcomes Healing Touch Certified Practitioner and Instructor Lisa Goodman for an inspiring conversation about practitioner development, teaching Healing Touch Level 3, and the personal growth that happens when we move beyond hesitation. Drawing from more than 20 years of Healing Touch practice and over 30 years in healthcare, Lisa shares how overcoming her own fears of teaching Level 3 transformed the way she supports students today.
Together they explore why curiosity is one of the most important qualities a practitioner can develop, how to navigate spiritual concepts with discernment rather than fear, and why creating a safe learning environment allows every student to grow in confidence. Lisa also discusses helping students who experience energy differently, teaching healthy boundaries, using the Har Alignment Meditation as a daily grounding practice, and fostering trust in each person's unique healing journey.
The conversation concludes with Lisa sharing her personal recovery from alcohol addiction and her passion for developing resources that help Healing Touch practitioners compassionately support individuals living with substance use disorders. Her story is a powerful reminder that our deepest challenges can become the foundation for serving others with empathy, wisdom, and hope.
What You'll Hear In This Episode
- Why curiosity is the foundation of practitioner development
- What makes Healing Touch Level 3 a transformational experience
- Helping students move beyond hesitation and fear
- Navigating spirituality with openness, discernment, and healthy boundaries
- Why every practitioner experiences energy differently
- Teaching spiritual surgery with confidence and compassion
- The Hara Alignment Meditation as a daily practitioner practice
- Lessons from hospice, hospital, and integrative nursing practice
- Lisa's personal recovery journey and supporting patients with addiction
- Why vulnerability and lived experience make better practitioners and teachers
Popular Episode Topics
Practitioner development, Healing Touch Level 3, Healing Touch practitioner, Healing Touch education, practitioner confidence, Healing Touch instructor, spiritual surgery, energy healing, practitioner growth, curiosity in healing, Har Alignment Meditation, holistic nursing, integrative healthcare, addiction recovery, Healing Touch for healthcare professionals.
⏱ Episode Chapters & Timestamps
00:01 – Welcome & Why Healing Touch Level 3 Matters
02:25 – From Hesitation to Teaching Healing Touch Level 3
05:49 – Why Curiosity Is Essential for Practitioner Development
10:30 – Addressing Spiritual Questions with Compassion and Openness
13:44 – Helping Every Student Feel Seen, Heard & Supported
18:16 – Spiritual Surgery, Helpers & Trusting Your Experience
25:04 – The Har Alignment Meditation & Daily Practitioner Practice
28:04 – Healing Touch, Recovery & Supporting Patients with Addiction
34:27 – Creating Resources for Addiction Recovery Practitioners
37:20 – Final Advice for Future Healing Touch Practitioners
About Our Guest
Lisa Goodman brings more than 30 years of experience in healthcare, with over two decades dedicated to holistic and integrative healing. She is a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner (HTCP) and Certified Instructor (HTCI), teaching Levels 1–3, mentoring Level 4 students, and helping healthcare professionals, caregivers, and individuals grow in confidence through Healing Touch and reflective healing practices. Based in San Diego, California, Lisa is passionate about creating safe, compassionate spaces where healing unfolds through curiosity, self-awareness, and intentional care.
About Your Host: Leila Briggs
Leila Briggs is the host of The Energy Healing Podcast, 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 and lived spiritual practice.
The Energy Healing Podcast explores the world of Healing Touch through practitioner stories, education, research, and real-life experiences. Whether you're discovering energy healing for the first time, exploring your own healing journey, or considering becoming a practitioner, each episode offers practical insight and thoughtful conversations designed to help you discover, experience, and learn Healing Touch.
About the Podcast
The Energy Healing Podcast explores the world of Healing Touch through real stories, practitioner experiences, research, and education. Hosted by Leila Briggs, each episode helps listeners discover what Healing Touch is, how it supports healing and personal transformation, and how it's used in everyday life, healthcare, and professional practice. Whether you're curious about energy healing, beginning your own healing journey, or considering becoming a Healing Touch practitioner, you'll find practical insights, expert conversations, and inspiration to support your next step.
Disclaimer
The information shared in this episode is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, treatment, or care. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider regarding medical concerns and take responsibility for your own health and well-being.
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