Embracing Holistic Health: From Energy Healing to Everyday Wellness with Linda Stoeckly

Follow us on socials!Podcast: @coldbrewsandcandidsPhotography: @brookerihnphotographyLinda: @loveyourbodyandsoulKeywordsReiki, sound baths, energy healing, holistic wellness, motherhood, mental health, COVID-19, emotional release, social work, mindfulness, healthcare, motherhood, social work, pandemic, breastfeeding, parenting, emotional toll, online shopping, empathy, mental healthSummaryIn this episode of Cold Brews and Candids, host Brooke Rihn welcomes her first guest, Linda Stoeckley, a multifaceted healer and social worker. They discuss Linda's journey into energy healing, including her practices of Reiki and sound baths, and how these modalities can help with emotional release and mental health. The conversation also touches on motherhood, the challenges of parenting during COVID-19, and the intersection of holistic and Western medicine. Linda shares her personal experiences and insights, making for a heartfelt and enlightening discussion. In this conversation, Brooke Rihn shares her experiences navigating motherhood, healthcare, and the emotional challenges that come with being a social worker during a pandemic. She discusses the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers, and the balance of returning to work while managing motherhood. The conversation also touches on the realities of breastfeeding, the importance of accepting help, and the strain that parenting can put on relationships. Throughout, Brooke emphasizes the significance of intuition in parenting and the need for empathy in social work.TakeawaysLinda Steckley is a social worker and energy healer.Sound baths can lead to emotional releases and clarity.Reiki is a form of energy healing that can be done distantly.The importance of intention in healing practices.Motherhood can bring about mental health challenges.COVID-19 impacted new parents significantly.Holistic and Western medicine can complement each other.Children can be more in tune with their emotions than adults.Linda's father was an energy healer, influencing her path.The conversation highlights the need for self-care in stressful jobs. Clint's job shifted to online grocery shopping, which benefited their family.Pregnancy during the pandemic brought unique challenges and fears.Healthcare workers faced a drastic change in public perception during COVID-19.Returning to work after maternity leave was a relief for Brooke.Social workers often bear the brunt of public frustration and anger.Finding joy in alternative healing practices helped Brooke cope.The reality of social work includes emotional exhaustion and burnout.Mommy intuition plays a crucial role in parenting decisions.Accepting help is vital for new mothers.Breastfeeding challenges can lead to difficult decisions about formula feeding.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Cold Brews and Candids05:14 Linda Steckley: A Multifaceted Healer15:11 The Emotional Release of Sound Healing20:45 Linda's Journey into Energy Healing30:22 Blending Different Spiritual Practices36:41 The Intersection of Holistic and Western Medicine43:08 Personal Experiences with Reiki and Family51:19 Navigating Healthcare During COVID-1957:06 The Challenges of Social Work01:02:51 Finding Balance in Helping Professions01:10:29 Navigating Healthcare as a Parent01:18:29 Motherhood: Lessons and Intuition01:30:57 The Realities of Parenting and Relationships