Behind the Scenes of My Spiritual Healing Session

In this episode of Open Heart, Priya Rao, MD spends time with Fran Bell inside her office, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how integrative healing unfolds in real time. Rather than a conceptual conversation, this episode centers on observation, presence, and what it looks like to work with the body when symptoms, emotions, and life context are addressed together.In this conversation, they explore:■ What it looks like to enter a healing session■ How the nervous system, physical tension, and emotional patterns are assessed through direct engagement with the body■ The role of touch, attention, and pacing in creating a sense of safety and participation■ How physical symptoms are explored alongside life stressors, decision-making, and fatigue■ Why healing work often focuses on restoring responsiveness rather than fixing a specific problem■ How gratitude, rest, and nourishment are discussed as lived practices rather than prescriptions■ The tension between wanting clear answers and allowing the body to guide the process■ What it means to participate in healing without certainty about outcomesChapters:00:00 Introduction and connecting with the body01:10 Observing the nervous system and physical responsiveness01:55 Evaluating tension and fatigue patterns03:00 Beginning physical adjustments09:08 The role of gratitude in the session12:48 Discussing nutritional support and deficiency15:16 Emotional and energetic patterns21:15 Thyroid and antibody concerns22:14 Exploring flow and responsiveness22:52 Changes in lifestyle and awareness24:08 Fatigue, rest, and self-care26:31 What it means to hold the role of a healer28:58 Grief, loss, and integration32:50 Integrity in healing work41:29 Connection with nature and grounding43:05 Healing with horsesFollow Fran BellWebsite: https://franbell.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/franbell_integratedhealingHosted by Priya Rao, MDWebsite: https://www.openheartpodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyaraomdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyaraomdSubscribe to Open Heart with Priya Rao, MD for grounded conversations with people who are curious about intuition, meaning, and different ways of understanding healing and human experience.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.