What happens when talking is no longer enough?

In this episode of Soul to Soul, Gillian is joined by transformational coach Judith Stephen for a grounded conversation about healing, energy work and the different ways we can reconnect with ourselves.

Judith shares her journey from theatre and television into transformational coaching, and how her own experiences gradually led her towards Reiki, somatic practices and energetic work.

Together, they explore what it means to call yourself a healer, why emotions and experiences can sometimes feel held within the body, the importance of doing your own inner work, and why healing doesn't need to feel mysterious or “woo woo”.

As Judith says: “What have you got to lose?”

In this episode:

• Judith's journey from theatre into transformational coaching
• Why talking isn't always enough
• Reiki, somatic practices and energy work
• What it really means to be a “healer”
• Listening to what your body may be communicating
• Judith's own experience of emotional release and healing
• Why doing your own inner work matters
• Moving beyond the stigma around holistic healing
• What to do if you feel drawn towards healing work yourself
• Why Judith believes this work is becoming increasingly important

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Judith Stephen
01:02 Judith’s journey from theatre to coaching
03:51 What does it mean to be a healer?
10:28 Judith’s first experiences with Reiki
13:40 Investing in your own healing
17:55 Trauma, emotion and the body
22:38 What if you’re sceptical about healing?
27:34 Judith’s personal transformation
34:54 Rethinking what healing really means
37:18 Feeling called to become a healer
41:01 The future of healing

About Judith Stephen:

Judith Stephen is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) PCC certified and accredited Level 3 Coach based in rural Aberdeenshire.

After spending much of her working life in theatre and television, Judith evolved into transformational coaching and has developed a growing interest in somatic and energetic work.

Alongside her coaching business, she is a Coach Educator, Coach Mentor and Associate with Full Circle Global. She describes her coaching style as honest, compassionate and direct.

Website: www.judithstephen.com
Email: judith@judithstephen.com

About Gillian McMichael:

Gillian McMichael is a Soul Healer, spiritual teacher, ICF Master Certified Coach, author, speaker and founder of Soul Healer Academy and Full Circle Global.

With nearly 30 years of experience in coaching, healing and personal transformation, Gillian has supported thousands of people in reconnecting with themselves, healing deeply and living more soul-led lives.

She is the creator of Myaoke™ and KA-REM-U™, her own soul and energy healing modalities, and her work brings together coaching, energy healing, meditation, embodiment and Eastern wisdom in a grounded, practical way.

Through the Soul Healer Academy and Full Circle Global, Gillian trains and certifies coaches, practitioners and emerging healers to do this work professionally, responsibly and with integrity.

Website: www.gillianmcmichael.com

Welcome back to the season finale of the Full Circle Podcast with your host, Gillian McMichael.

Over the past nine episodes, we’ve explored powerful themes like self-awareness, imposter syndrome, setting boundaries, and learning to love ourselves through change.

In this final episode, we’re diving into a topic that impacts so many of us - procrastination and burnout.

You’ll learn:

• Why procrastination isn’t laziness - but avoidance driven by fear, perfectionism, or overwhelm.
• How burnout builds over time and what signs to watch for before it takes hold.
• Simple yet powerful strategies to overcome procrastination using techniques like the Pomodoro method and progress-over-perfection thinking.
• How to prevent and recover from burnout by setting boundaries, prioritising self-care, and letting go of the myth that rest is selfish.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply needing a reset, this episode is here to help you break free and return to the best version of yourself.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Procrastination and burnout are often two sides of the same coin.
• Perfectionism creates paralysis. Choose progress instead.
• Boundaries aren’t selfish - they’re a form of self-respect.
• Rest is a requirement, not a luxury.

This is your reminder that taking care of yourself is an act of strength - and essential for your long-term wellbeing.

Thank you for joining me this season. Keep reflecting, stay curious, and remember: you are always evolving into your truest self. ✨🙏🏼

Welcome back to the Full Circle Podcast. In this episode, we’re exploring one of the most powerful tools for personal growth: setting healthy boundaries.

Boundaries are essential for protecting your time, energy, and mental wellbeing - yet so many of us struggle to set them, enforce them, or even understand why they matter. Whether you’ve found yourself saying yes when you really wanted to say no, or you’ve felt drained by relationships that push past your limits, this episode is for you.

Join Gillian as she breaks down:

✨ What boundaries really are (and what they’re not)
✨ How to identify where your boundaries are needed
✨ Why we feel guilt when enforcing boundaries—and how to shift that mindset
✨ The difference between internal and external boundaries
✨ Practical tools to communicate and uphold your limits with confidence
✨ What to do when people push back or ignore your boundaries
✨ How saying no can be a powerful act of self-respect

This episode offers both compassionate insight and practical strategies to help you honour your needs, show up more fully for yourself, and create space for the life you truly want to live.