My Path to Wellness and Empowerment
by Stephanie Bucklin
My professional and personal journey into holistic health, spiritual practice, and intuitive business coaching has been an evolution marked by curiosity, deep study, and the desire to create positive change. Over the years, I’ve committed myself to understanding and integrating diverse healing and wellness philosophies to build a practice that serves others fully, nurturing both their personal and professional lives.
Holistic Health Studies: A Foundation of Wellness
My early studies in holistic health provided a broad understanding of wellness that goes beyond the physical body. From traditional practices to modern approaches, I immersed myself in understanding how mind, body, and spirit interact and how our mental and emotional health influences physical health. Holistic health is a multi-dimensional approach to well-being, focusing on the interconnectedness of lifestyle, mindset, environment, and spirit. This understanding continues to be the foundation of my work, and I apply it in my consultations, group workshops, and wellness events.
The Power of Plant-Based Nutrition
Plant-based nutrition was a natural next step in my holistic education. I’ve always believed that food is medicine, and studying plant-based nutrition reinforced that understanding. Learning about the benefits of plant-based eating—from improved energy levels to reduced inflammation and enhanced longevity—has been transformative for my own life and my work with clients. In workshops and coaching sessions, I teach clients to make mindful dietary choices, understanding that what we eat directly impacts our overall wellness. By embracing a plant-based diet, I believe we not only enhance our health but also contribute to the well-being of the planet, as it encourages a sustainable and compassionate way of living.
Intuitive Business Coaching: Fostering Alignment in Professional Life
Integrating my spiritual practices with business coaching has given rise to a unique approach I call Intuitive Business Coaching. My clients often face challenges like low self-esteem, fears, and limiting beliefs, especially those new to entrepreneurship. Through intuitive coaching, I guide them to tap into their inner wisdom and remove obstacles in their path to success. I teach that business is a form of energy exchange; when entrepreneurs align their values with their business strategies, their work becomes an authentic expression of themselves. With intuitive business coaching, my goal is to help clients find confidence, clarity, and purpose in their professional lives, creating businesses that reflect their unique passions and values.
Studying Buddhism: Embracing Compassion and Mindfulness
Buddhism has been an anchor in my spiritual journey. Its teachings on mindfulness, compassion, and the nature of suffering have influenced both my personal life and my approach to wellness. In particular, I resonate with the Bodhisattva ideal—the aspiration to attain enlightenment not only for oneself but also for the benefit of all beings. The Bodhisattva path teaches us to act with compassion, offering support to others on their journey toward peace and self-awareness. This perspective informs my work, as I believe that wellness and empowerment are not just personal goals but interconnected with the wellness of the collective.
The Practice of Raja Yoga and the Eightfold Path
Raja Yoga, or the “Royal Path,” is a practice close to my heart. Based on Patanjali’s Eightfold Path, Raja Yoga is a system for achieving self-mastery and inner peace. The Eightfold Path offers steps toward ethical living, disciplined practice, and deep meditation, which together create a foundation for personal transformation. My Raja Yoga practice has taught me the importance of balance between effort and surrender. I became a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher in 2014, and have taught hundreds of students the Asanas (yoga poses). In 2020, I created a Raja Yoga Group to explore the transformational teachings of the Eightfold Path with fellow teachers. By incorporating these spiritual principles, I guide all of my clients toward mindful living and self-discipline in a way that supports their holistic goals, whether in wellness or business.
Christ Consciousness and A Course in Miracles: A Path of Forgiveness and Love
My study of Christ Consciousness and A Course in Miracles has been a deeply transformative aspect of my spiritual practice. Christ Consciousness speaks to the presence of divine love and forgiveness that resides within each of us, encouraging us to live from a place of unconditional love and compassion. A Course in Miracles builds on this by teaching forgiveness as the path to healing and liberation from fear. Through this lens, I’ve learned to approach my own life and coaching practice with greater empathy, helping clients find freedom from self-judgment and limiting beliefs. I believe that embracing forgiveness and choosing love over fear are powerful tools for personal and collective transformation, aligning us with our higher selves and our true purpose.
Integrating Spiritual Practice with Professional Service
This journey of study and practice has come full circle in my work today. Each piece—from plant-based nutrition to Buddhism, Raja Yoga, and intuitive coaching—contributes to a holistic approach that addresses every aspect of human experience. Through the Integrative Wellness Collective, my consulting work, and wellness events, I’m able to offer support to individuals and groups, helping them to reconnect with themselves and live more consciously in every area of life. Whether through Akashic Records readings, Reiki sessions, or business coaching, my intention is to empower people to unlock their potential, embrace their unique gifts, and cultivate well-being in both their personal and professional lives.
Holistic health and spirituality have shown me that true wellness is not just the absence of illness but a harmonious state of being. My journey is ongoing, and I am deeply grateful to share what I have learned with others who seek to create lives of purpose, joy, and alignment.
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