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Alex Cook's avatar

This validates so much of what I've been working on with my clients (because I've done this work myself, and continue to)

As youve said for a while "any physical change demands an internal one first"

Change starts in the head and heart not with a dumbell and diet pill.

Shannon Guthrie's avatar

I have followed you for years and nothing has spoken to me more than this! Wow

Eileen Hodgkinson's avatar

Thankyou so much ,,ive been wondering why ive felt alot of resistance to taking the supplements , and

Not wanting to

Listen to another person talking about body hacks ,!! Etc etc what your saying very eloquently resonates alot , absolutely ! Conciousness ! Soul level , Ive learned alot over many years Ive been shown that im spirit having a human incarnation, so that would mean im a powerful unlimited being Ahh ! But I stil forget , !!

Dr Jen | Syringa Wellness's avatar

Thank you. This is the most integrity-rooted framing of "why you're sick" I’ve seen come out of the wellness world in a long time.

You named what I call the spiritual immune system... what I track as soul-level misalignment that no protocol, lab, or supplement can fix. That gut-level sickness that comes from selling out our inner knowing in favor of survival, status, or "health."

Essentia. Mission. MUD. All of it resonates and is reminiscent of qi, prana, and vital force.

There’s a quiet army of us already working in this territory -- not with formulas, but with fierce clarity and nervous-system-rooted discernment. Thanks for naming it so clearly here.

—I see you. 👀

Dr. Jade Teta's avatar

Thank you Jen so nice to connect with you here.

Genevieve's avatar

Thank you, Jade. The real truth is nothing can heal you if there is no connection.

Aron Choi's avatar

Really well articulated, Jade. I've been feeling this myself as a fellow naturopathic doctor. I am struggling with meeting people where they are (e.g. functional testing, wanting diet advice, and supplements) and helping them get what they need (e.g. self-awareness and consciousness). I keep returning to something my teachers would remind us, "you are the medicine." The relationship is the part that I find most rewarding but also feels is in conflict with the business model of "reach, monetization, and scaling." I'm excited to explore more ways to build a successful business without destroying my soul.

Dr. Jade Teta's avatar

I hear you Aron. It’s a challenge for sure. It’s become a bit of a monster now. I am

Hopeful that a new paradigm will be coming

Jackie's avatar

Yes YES YES And YES

I’ve been part of this ‘industry’ for 20+yrs, working with clients and clearing my own debris I *know* that regardless of what you do physiologically, if the mind/ soul work isn’t done then Nothing really changes. Intuitively I’ve been doing parts work with clients even though I’d no idea that was what I was doing.. I’m so happy to know that I wasn’t turning into a grumpy old cynic and that yet again what I was instinctively feeling about the wellness ‘industry’ was 💯 correct. I find myself at 60yrs old both never as ready to work with my clients and fully ready to throw the towel in so frustrated am I at the amount of BS and charlatanism out there - but your post gives me great hope and a large dose of inspiration so THANK YOU ❤️ For the first time in a while I feel I might have stumbled over the next iteration of what I’ll be doing 😊

Dianne McGaunn's avatar

Dr Jade, I stopped my journey to medical school for the same reasons you did, then looked for Naturopathic programs but none were near me when I was ready. I dabbled with getting into nutrition but glad I did not, for many reasons. Yet I continue to evolve and circle around wellbeing. Our son is in medical school now and I am watching his journey. I have my own thoughts on the roots of our illnesses but they are close to yours. How can I find more information on Essentia program?

Dr. Jade Teta's avatar

Hi Diane. Nice to “meet” you. At Next Level Human we use the term Essentia as to mean your purpose potential (the integration of talent, history, pain and more into a chosen mission). It’s chosen and created. Before it can be realized we must own our full story, our unique nature and integrate our historical selves. This is what our Human Architects do (they are part coach, part clinician, part counselor and part consciousness director). I’m happy to tell you more if you want to message me directly…. You can also get on our waitlist here: www.nextlevelhuman.com/human-coaching and we will send you deets. Thanks for your interest.

Mary Ann Rollano RN's avatar

Relationships. Isn’t that something?

Lenny's avatar

Healing is an inside and spiritual job. The more we change our unhealthy negative narrative and listen to that still small voice, we become whole. It is body, mind and spirit. When all three are in communication and integrated, we find health.

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Dr. Jade Teta's avatar

Hi Jennifer. Love what you are doing. I can’t think of any better pursuit for our times. We need you. Thank you for what you do 🙏🏽