S2E16: The Unexpected Connection: How Horses and Energy Work Can Heal Emotional Wounds with Jeanna Bender

Another NEW episode of the Without a Candle podcast has arrived. Carla Fortner sits with Jenna Bender of Wholistic Healing of Kentucky. Jenna shares her journey into energy healing, her insights on spiritual connection, and her mission to integrate holistic practices like Healing Touch and herbal medicine into her life and work. Whether you're a seasoned healer or just curious about energy modalities, this episode provides deep reflections and practical wisdom. Connect with us! The shop has so much to offer! Visit beacons.ai/rootedinrunes for our Facebook page, websites & much more!  To connect with Jeana, check out her Facebook Page! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556708155749 Main Topics Covered: Gina’s background as a nurse practitioner and healer The origins and principles of Healing Touch Spiritual connection and intuition in healing practices How horses and animals play a role in energy healing Integrating herbal medicine and herbs for health The VA’s support for energy modalities like Healing Touch Distance healing techniques and energetic protections The importance of staying open and authentic in healing work Exploring spirit release and psychic surgery Personal lessons and hard-won insights gained from sessions Future goals: advancing horsemanship and holistic healing Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and episode overview 00:32 - Gina's identity as a healer and nurse practitioner 01:20 - Healing Touch: history and personal journey 02:31 - Explaining energy healing modalities to beginners 03:55 - How Gina’s experiences with Healing Touch deepened her belief 06:13 - Spirituality and the organic growth of connection in healing 07:36 - Insights from Reiki moments and synchronicities 08:04 - Inspiration from plants, gardening, and ancestral practices 09:29 - Growing herbs in different climates, symbolism of planting 10:27 - Using signs and natural cues in traditional planting practices 11:25 - Transitioning to working from home and online connections 12:19 - Building authentic relationships in healing communities 13:45 - Sharing personal favorite books and resources 15:27 - The therapeutic value of horses and animals in healing 16:55 - Childhood memories and rediscovering the love for horses 18:50 - Moving toward equine body work and holistic therapies 20:00 - Reflecting on client sessions and intuitive insights 21:23 - Visualization and energy transfer during distant healing 23:24 - The role of trapped emotions and animal communication 24:58 - Future plans for blending holistic healing with horsemanship 26:28 - Spirit release, attachments, and energy attachments 27:56 - Navigating fears and judgments in sharing healing gifts 30:09 - The importance of discernment and protecting boundaries 32:20 - How to share healing practices and educate others 33:37 - Healing as a continuous journey, not a destination 36:00 - Reincarnation, karmic lessons, and soul growth 37:24 - Honoring loved ones and spiritual connections after loss 39:16 - Integrating healing into everyday life and professional boundaries 41:36 - Distance vs. in-person sessions and energetic connectivity 44:17 - Exploring psychic surgery and remote energetic techniques 46:49 - Profound experiences and sensations in sessions 48:31 - Recognizing guides and subconscious energies during healing 50:51 - Protecting oneself from negative energies and entities 52:11 - Lessons learned from challenging sessions 54:04 - Developing horsemanship and equine healing techniques 55:32 - Incorporating various modalities like emotion code and raindrop therapy 57:29 - Embracing holistic health: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual 58:27 - Open conversations about energy medicine in healthcare 59:53 - The spirit of collaboration between holistic and traditional medicine 66:59 - Supporting VA’s integration of healing modalities like Healing Touch 68:42 - Shifting perceptions around alternative modalities and mainstream acceptance 69:24 - The influence of Dolores Cannon and the future of consciousness work 70:27 - The potential of quantum healing and energetic interventions 71:21 - Training, certification, and community for energy healers 73:20 - The power of distance healing and meditative visualization